Surviving the Balkans on a KTM 890 R and 1290 Super Adventure R
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- Five countries, 3000 kilometres, two dirt bikes and one hell of an Adventure! With only a handful of GPS waypoints, Adam and his mate Efthymis find their way through the Balkans in five days.
Riding two standard KTM Adventure bikes, the 2022 890 and 1290 Adventure R, the boys are carrying minimal camping gear, have no planned routes and not a single hotel booking between them.
Their journey is governed purely by Adam's GPS, which is set to track the shortest distance between waypoints and include any unpaved roads. This is the exact method Adam used to create his Adventure film series 'MOTONOMAD' which you can see here: gumroad.com/ariemann1
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Thanks for the comments everyone, it's great incentive to keep creating when people appreciate the content as genuinely as you do. Also, for those concerned, there's a couple of things I'd like to address ...
Albania and it's people ...
Like all of the Balkans - Albanian people were really friendly in the few instances we interacted with them at fuel stations etc. As for the scenario at the Sheperds camp, you simply had to be there. The actual origin of these guys as well as their agenda was unclear. There was some uneasy conversation unfolding and we simply made the call to leave.
Bears and wolves...
Yess, I'm a total sissy and fish out of water in this department. Didn't help that one of the dogs at the sheperds camp was badly injured from Wolf or Bear attack the previous night. I also found another sheperd closer to town, locked inside his car with a light flooding the area around his car to deter them. We were 100% in active bear and wolf country and it was obvious the local people in the area locked themselves indoors at night.
Tyre levers and hectic schedule...
We started this trip in the north of Austria the second I finished filming the 2023 890R video with KTM, which was a Sunday evening. I was prepping the '22 890 (which I rode in this video) whenever I had 5-min up my sleeve during the shoot. KTM had some tyre levers for me to borrow but I simply forgot to pack them. As for the hectic schedule, we were only able to loan these bikes for 5-days for this film as KTM needed them back for their Adventure Rally in France. We had to have them dropped off at a dealership in Athens on the Friday of that week.
Drone shots...
I do all my own drone shots with the help of tracking modes. There is no cameraman, I set up all ground shots with tripod etc.
Thanks again for the support everyone, I really appreciate your feedback of my films, it helps keep me grinding away out there to bring these productions to life. I love it but it's also really hard work to maintain this level, so feel free to subscribe and share this video ... it'd be a great help!
Adam
Bro you're not gonna get attacked by a damn bear or wolf xD. You might as well worry about getting struck by lightning.
@@stevenferguson759 Hi Steve, in conjunction with my next vid going live tomorrow 'The Warhorse' I'll be releasing a full video on my set up ... at the end 👍
Hey Adam, I'm just in love with you both guys. I can't explain how deep went into your videos and this is becoming my one of dream to travel like you guys do. Take care. Be safe. Keep going on. Lots of love from India,,🤗❣️✌️
Best story teller. Loved your adventures with epithemius and Honda 750 films.
One of the best moto channels on TH-cam, one of 2, maybe 3 that I go out of my way to watch. Keep at it!
The dad that fixed your tire, those are the people that deserve all the riches in the world.. bless him and everyone around him
AMEN🙏🏼
He already is rich, he still has love, kindness, knowledge and wisdom. that is the real gold in the human experience but sending him some extra good luck with material things never goes astray :)
Adam we realize after that we was talking with you! Cheers from the two Italian guys with the Transalp!! Keep riding and all the best for you 🇮🇹🤟
viva l’italia !!!
Haha, one year later I find this message! Keep living the dream, boys 👊
@@MotologyFilms for sure! You too Adam! ❤️
Hi Adam, i'm a croatian living in switzerland, my wife was born not far from the spring calling Earth Eye.
We go there several times a year.
I discover Dalmatian Zagora (Dalmatian backland) by riding my ‘89 Super Ténéré 750.
For the sake of objectivity, the eye of the Earth or the source of the river Cetina is about 180m deep, the words like "no one knows how deep it is" increase the spirit of adventure, which is ok.
And yes, whole Croatia and especially Dalmatian Backland are really heaven for adventure bikes.
Chers from Switzerland ❤
For a guy who never panics, you sure gave us a damn good impersonation of someone in a panic. "Bears and wolves." LOL
Also fear of shepards in Albania…
@@stefanpn Point is, there actually are some people hiding in the east-european mountains because of war crimes they did. some ex-military and some really fucked up people. Hopefully you will never get in that situation buddy when your gut is telling you something is not right and indicatives show up.
@@n03m9 what your gut is telling you is that you are in the state of “fear”. Is it reasonalbe or not, that’s whole another question. War days are long gone, but prejudice stays I would assume. I’m a Serb, riden the Albania, didn’t feel threatened or in danger at any moment. Have riden, Bosnia, Croatia or even the heck Kosovo, never had an issue. But I guess it’s up to a person - I’ve meet the nicest people in the most remote areas.
@@stefanpn 100% same experience. I was just mentioning that sometimes there are real dangers and just watching a video you don't see the patterns. Personally, I would camp in such situations with a great sleep as I love to have nature around me and wolves wouldn't attack you. Bears on the other hand can be shitty but chances that they just come on fuck you up while you don't have any food in your tent is very very low.
@@stefanpn Telling you as an Albanian... you should be afraid of albanian mountain people ! Especially when you r gut tells you something is not right, then just get the f0ck away as soon as posible... By far more dangerous then bears and wolves
Great edit Adam.
I think you were exaggerating with the threat of wolves and bears, in my opinion, riding without daylight in those extreme rocky trails is way more dangerous. I have been many nights camping solo in Albania and never heard or saw any hint of them wild animals. They are generally afraid of humans and unless they are carrying or have cubs and get them surprised, there is no problem whatsoever. Any mountain or military training will teach you that.
While riding with a buddy he had a bad fall while crossing a land slide and dislocated his shoulder in the middle of nowhere in Albania. I had to go find help to the nearest shepherd house, isolated and using Google translate, he not only arranged a 4x4 truck to rescue my friends bike, they offered us coffee and raki while waiting the rescue through a downpour. I had also help from a random guy to fix my bent coolant pipes after I dropped the bike against the rocks in Lure lakes, and they didn't want any compensation. I have only met with the nicest of people in rural Albania and I think your fears about the land are a tad unfounded and unfair, maybe due to the stereotypes driven by click hungry mass media.
As you said in the end of the video, you are not in trouble until you actually are.
Keep the good work!
I spent week in Albania, and people I met there are hospitable and willing to help. Traffic is crazy, but if you blend with the locals, it's predictable 😀
so nice to read that my people(i am from dibra :) ) helped you and your friend! I would do the same like them , hope to come again in Albania cuz there are so much to see
oh yes you are right especially on the last part about stereotypes.. but i don't blame him, He is an Australian in the end of the day, he don't know anything about Albania. Plus he was riding with a greek... they hate us , i bet he told to him a lot of shitty things about Albania and albanians..
The drama lol "a bear will charge like an arrow through the trees" 🤣
Thank you for those words, Sergi. I totally agree with you.
I also went through the balkans, especially Albania, for more than 3 months on a 1090 Adv R and felt very welcome by the people there. We had a great time in every way.
We experienced Albania as a wonderfully wild and extremely hospitable country. A pure recommendation to all adventure riders out there.
Besides this side note, great experience and video, Adam. Keep up the great work.
The art of storytelling continues to amaze me. How do you manage to script and make such a great story along with all the footage. I'm blown away mate. It's art... true art. Thank you 🇳🇴
couldn't agree more! masterpiece once again
100%
That was captivating 👍
How did he lerned it ? Hes really good in it ! :)
That's exactly why I immediately subscribed when I came along this channel. It's amazing.
Well, hi from Albania. I am a dirtbike rider and i have to say i only saw wolf one time in this 10 years of riding amd it was in winter.
I think a little bit overreacted fir the bears and wolves but i am glad you made it safe.
Nice trip and cinematic video 👍
balkan people living in villages and towns never fail to amaze me with their incredible hospitality. Its always a grandpa that will put all his power to work and tryto help u in any way. Very beautiful video and story telling ,keep it up!!!(Ευθυμη εισαι αλανι)
"I love it when the roads turn to shits and the traffic has to tiptoe through. Off-road bikes rise straight to the top of the food chain." -- Just touched my heart!
What an adventure!!! I have been riding for the past 4 years with one arm and my friends think I’m nuts, but you can’t live life on the couch in a comfort zone!! Thank you for your videos!
Adam you're not just great biker, adventurer but also great cameraman, editor, writer, director and film maker. Awesome
It’s been an epic adventure from day one all the way to the Greek islands,
I’m glad we had this opportunity to roll together again dear friend, can’t wait for the next mission!
Keep up with the good work! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
From a phone call to "Lost, into the fucking Albania!" Ahaha, you crack me up, Efthymis. Until next time my friend ...
@@MotologyFilms there may be a problem in Albania with GPS. but we as a people are very loving, especially when tourists visit us. As for the roads, they are in a bad condition, but the current politics and the 40 years of the communist regime have left it a little behind compared to other Balkan countries. We are the people. the oldest in the Balkans, but unfortunately we have been treated a lot of injustices by Europe and internal politics. I hope you will visit us again and change your opinion about bad Albania😀🙏
@@mariglencr250mxrider2 We had a blast in albania, wasn’t bad at all!
@@EfthymisAlibertis I am glad that you visited Albania on your adventure. I practice endurance and motorbike riding. There is no greater pleasure than traveling by motorbike. The motorbike is the symbol of freedom.👍
@@mariglencr250mxrider2 Albans come from TURKS , that’s why they live one century behind the rest of Europe.. they were Muslims
After watching your first film, I 've got inspired and travelled from Scotland to Greece, via.. Morocco, now living in Greece, I think its time to take on the Balkans, the most underrated and probably most unique part of Europe, Thank you!!!
Riding skills, video editing, script, bike maintenance knowledge, “You’re not an Adventure rider, you’re an itinerary rider”, well said Adam. Another epic video, thank you!
The itinerary rider comment didn't sit well with a lot of people , but hey ...
@@MotologyFilms having served in the British Army in the Balkans in the 90’s and knowing 100,000 land mines are still buried there, I can respect folks wanting less “adventure” in those mountains tbh. Nothing can crimp your day more than stepping off an anti personal mine, jumping 12 feet in the area and spreading yourself over a wide area - lol.
I was the american that came to Naxos rally round 2 adam, your life never fails to take my breath away. Im so delighted theyre are people like you living that inspire us and show us the beauty in life.
Watching and learning it is very good, I have been riding in Albania for 8 days it is rather amazing and most people you meet are gold.
"Efthymis is well outside of his comfort zone now..." You bet! the guy was keeping the pace with a 25 kg heavier bike. He's is such a legend!
Hahaha!
1290 was not bad at all!🍻
Heavier, but also more powerful, or not?
Fatigue brings accidents
@@mindtraveller100 off road mode brings down Super Adventure's 160HP to about 100HP , which is the optimal amount of power for that kind of use. In other words, more power will not be useful out of the tarmac, but weight is always your enemy.
You did a spectacular job of keeping up with the 890 R on a bigger more heavy bike and keeping up on it with a top notch rider! You kept a great attitude and definitely added to the enjoyment of watching! Thank You!
I'm dedicating the rest of my life to doing fun shit like this. I'm 27 and my first bike I bought is a GS and I'm obsessed. Can't wait to get enough gear to finally go on my first adventure here in the states. You have the best videos man!
The best moto vlogging I have ever seen, this is enough to inspire someone who wants to go for an adventure but has full of excuse.
After 50 years on the planet I have yet to be chased by wolves or bears on my motorcycle. Granted, I've never been lost in Albania 🇦🇱 but in my experience wild animals tend to steer clear of fast and loud noise making machines with lights if they can help it. Nice adventure riding in wild countryside.
Wolves and bears are just an old legend of Albania. You better come to US, Canada or Russia to get yourself really fine among all of them ;))
These guys are being dramatic for nothing lol. So called “Adventurers” who dOnT bOok hOtElS but surely eat McDonald’s
@@bossnian5615 And from what you see in the video did sleep in hotels every night of their trip
@@bossnian5615 Yeah, my thoughts exactly. They call it true adventure, others call it getting into stupid situations by not being prepared at all... crossing a national border and not even knowing which one it is? Do they even know how to read a map? It's either massively overdramatized or they really should not be doing this kind of stuff because they'll just get themselves into stupid situation where they'll rely on other people's help that could have been avoided by being at least minimally prepared....
@@io_metre They do dramatize for sure, but if you never saw bears and wolves in Albania I call you a liar. Spend a couple of weeks in Romania in the wild and you could hear wolves every other night. Bears, I saw two times. Not sure why you pretend that they don't happen?
Absolutely incredible! What a beautiful place! The guy fixing the wheel really brought a smile to my face!
I'm glad you enjoyed my country, greetings from Croatia! ❤
This could singlehandledly easily be THE best video I've ever watched on youtube.
I have to agree. So many different levels of talent
For me too:)
At a time when a plethora of adventure riding videos populate social media, your narration, your cinematography, your storytelling and your authenticity, with a distinct lack of apparent sponsored product endorsement, is refreshing and places you on a completely different level to the abundance of ‘experts’ out there. Well done - this truly is adventure television. Well done and please keep them coming.
Thanks Phil. If nothing else I hope I've inspired people to make better use of their bike and push their boundaries a little further.
The scenery, the narrative, and the adrenaline rush make this by far the best motorbike adventure movie.
Damn I just love the warmth of the people helping with the tire. Had a very similar experience in Vietnam while driving on a little moped once. Friend got a flat tire in the evening and a gentleman from the tiny village we were in turned out to be a mechanic and left his dinner to come and help us, no questions asked.
Beautiful cinematography. You are right... the fascinating thing about adventure riding is that it is the rides where things DONT go to plan that you remember the most. The challenges, the adversity, the "Oh shit" moments that may not be fun at the time... but that is what makes a great adventure ride.
Brent your videos are incredible too mate, this is all high quality stuff. Love it!
This makes me want to trade my FZ in on a T7 even more.. what a spectacular ride you were able to capture and what fantastic scenic shots you were able to grab with that drone, giving us a taste of the beautiful & vast Balkan landscape. I'm a first time viewer and you've earned a sub from the land of cheeseburgers.
I'm from this region and your video has made me smile, tear up and laugh out loud and most importantly, thankful for you putting this together! Thank You!
Only one thing for you guys. You deserve millions and I am sure you will get very soon.
Every single detail of this video. The way you showed and narrated the whole story is just stunning.
I'm glad I stumbled across this. This was quite honestly one of the best videos I've ever seen. Great work
Fanfukkentastic! Thank you so much for sharing this. Glad you guys had such an amazing time. There really is nothing like just going out with a few days supplies in the mountains with no plans.
I have to be itinerary rider and find all the nice spots from this video. If i went at random roads, i would miss these. I do not see it that bad to have an itinerary
This is just mind blowing. After the pandemic I've been scared to feel these emotions! I'ts time to take my life back! Thanks Adam for the courage !
Adventures depend on what you want or not, your own decisions. The most spectacular places in Albania is not riding in unknown places and land at some shepherds, but places the tourists use to visit from northern mountainous part to the south riviera. Anyway, hope you guys enjoyd your trip and welcome back whenever you want.
Spectacular as always. You’re the legend Adam!!!
What a wonderful story. Fantastic scenery. Thanks for making it and sharing it with us Adam.
One of the best adventure videos I have seen recent times. Your last few minutes message is outstanding and courageous.😍
This man is incredibly thoughtful of the viewers; the feeling of truly being there in the same moment in time is a talent - breathtakingly & brilliantly done, sir. You have a sub from me!
THIS IS ART!!!!!
AMAZING !!!! EPIC!!!!!
Adam respect for this legendary moto adventure movie
Efthimis respect for your courage to follow this crazy Australian in the most wild part of Europe's nature
"Nearly perished..." LOL. You almost had to set up your tents and camp overnight. Almost.
What a fantastic adventure, next to our yard door (I'm also from Greece), my respects to both of you guys, I admired your courage and drive throughout the journey. Not only a journey but also a story with morals and indoctrination behind it. Hats off again guys and thanks for sharing
I just found this channel.. Each episode has blown me away. I want to get on my bike and ride everytime I get thru one.. the filming, humor, story telling and philosophy. Youre a true artist and cool dude! 🤙.
This is so inspirational! I loved every bit of your adventure through Balkan countries, especially being on KTMs
I am honestly at the loss of words. I don't know how you keep pushing the bar higher with every video. A true motorcyclist and an even better story teller! Bravo Adam!
Thanks mate 👍
Never ceases to amaze me wherever you go, there are always kind caring people
Crickey, this one got me. Of all the videos you have done, this one was a wake up call for me.
“ Raw adventure “ clearly explained and truthfully said.
Cheers !
Chills all the way thru, it would be dream to go an adventure like this. This has been pure eduacational and entertaining. The part where you guys got stuck on the mountain but you guys handled it like pro. Love from India🙌🏼
This takes me back to a 1000 km adventure trip I did with my DRZ400, with some guys with way more off-road experience than I had. I was stuggling to keep up, because stopping was not an option on some portions. Worst section was a several km long stretch of road with mud that was like "floating" on top of the road. You just had to "point and shoot", keep up speed and hope for the best with the mud-filled knobbies🙂
One of the best scripted, filmed, & edited adventure bike videos I have ever seen!
Amazing stuff 👏
One of the best bike videos that I have ever seen. Brilliant work.
The best motorbike TH-camr to ever do it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥 please keep creating these masterpieces ❤️
Well done Riemann, a true adventure from a real adventurer.
Thank for this video mate , that was the best trip I have seen ever.Respect, keep going mate and enjoy your journey always . Live your life as your dreams. Amazing I can’t wait for next one . Thanks again and God bless you!
This is not „a video“ . This is a true story! Thank you for this amazing captivating 30 minute long adventure. I live fairly close to the balkans yet I’ve not been able to experience their beautiful scenery. This video absolutely blew me away
Thanks for coming to Albania guys but please next time make sure to check where are you going 😅❤️
One of your best video`s Adam, the roads looks great for the big bikes!
Epic journey.Meeting friendly people like the gentleman who fix your tyre reminds me a lost childhood memory of our dads fixing our bmx tyre!God bless you guys!Keep riding with safety!
Mate, this is one of THE BEST videos I have ever watched. What a superb adventure, and fantastic editing that portrays your trip so very well indeed
This is amazing
You understand. Those situations have all your senses firing ... we didn't eat or drink for hours and just powered through on adrenaline.
Proper adventure, motivating everyone to go out there and live one just like you and Euthimis did....!!!!
I got lost, alone, deep in the Thailand jungle in the wet season, on my bike recently. My brain was freaking out, I was exhausted from the heat and humidity. Positive thinking got me out of there!!
You're right, the old guy to fix the rim is a legend! Never ceases to amaze me how skilled some of these guys are with the most basic of tools.
Welcome to Croatia (and Balkans).... Rough terrain, rugged hands and soft hearts.
Awesome trip with your good friend , I recon you guys made the right choice to keep going through the night , stunning scenery, well done making it safely to Greece , 👍 cheers Mitch
One of the finest adventure bike ride video I have seen on youtube!!! Cheers to you guys!! Keep making such amazing content.
This is the most satisfying travel video that i ever seen in the entire youtube.
The story telling is so satisfying brother and it feels very adventures .
Thanks bro to gave the wonderful experiance to each and everyone
LOVE FROM INDIA
keep going buddy i wish you all the best
Great story! I rode Albania twice, but all alone, so no dangerous offroading. Good luck on and off the roads!
Unbelievable Adam some great advice and a great perspective on adventure riding and what it is all about you take it to another level altogether
Thanks again
Dave
what an epic journey youve taken us on in this video, the views and the scenery was absolutely stunning
and huge shoutout to the amazing mechanic, these "simple" people are truly someone the best, and kindest in the world
also loved the flips at 15:15 ;D
And this is why we subscribe! Superb storytelling and photography. More please! In fact, another Motonomad perhaps? Cheers :D
Stunning footage, breath-taking experience. Well done boys. Love and respect from an Italian enduro rider.
Out of all your videos that you have this hit me the most. That was quite an emotional adventure to say the least, I felt as I was there riding with you guys and yes those are renown as badlands, I'm glad you've come out intact nor run out of gasoline. Nevertheless, it was awesome to watch, it made my evening
Bears and wolves must be a lot more aggressive over there. Here on Vancouver Island both typically want nothing to do with you. Great video, really enjoyed it. 👍
The dude is a clown
Nope. Same in southern Europe. You can camp and you don't need to worry about wolf packs storming your motorcycle 😂. Plus, in BC you have mountain lions as well!
In slovakia there is one of the highest density’s of brown bears in the world and only one person got killed in 1927 in the recorded history. He is massively overdramatising to support his idea that he is very special and one of the only truly adventurers.
There's only one word to describe it.... Majestic! Greetings from Greece guys!❤️🇬🇷
One of the best documentary videos I've ever watched. Thank you so much! Keep up the good work
I love this film. Thanks. Only just came across it, many months after it was put up, although i have been following your channel since you got the AT. I am partly of Croatian extraction myself, and was fascinated by the interactions with local people. Just incredible
Interesting comment at the beginning - the difference between an adventure rider and an itinerary rider (yes, I booked all hotels in advance, and strictly on tarmac only) 😀
I am actually following the itinerary approach … and enjoying it thoroughly. Well, at least my bike is called “Super Adventure S” … for me this itinerary adventure is perfect as it is.
And I admire how others do “real” adventures.
Greetings from Switzerland
If you have money all hotels are yours.
Yeah man no worries .. if you talk slow over drone footage doesnt make you more of a man .. take it easy and do what fits you ..
It's an adventure as soon as it feels adventorous to you! That can be at the south pole or it can be in your neighboring town and it can be survival for weeks in the wilderness outside of civilization or it can be finding out how cold your fingers get when crossing the alps. I don't understand this dismissive attitude from the video. Makes the authors seem to me like massive show-offs...
@@Marvininini yeah you are right ... but also people need being pushed a little sometimes ... but condencendence is not nesesarry
Excellent tour. Albania seems to be a very interesting adventure destination. As for bears, I don't think there are more than in Romania 😀
Simply awesome Adam.... Sooooooo envious of you both and the eye of the earth was spectacular😲👌👌THANKYOU for Sharing this 🤘👍
Man this was absolute top shelf entertainment all the way. Truly inspiring, truly gripping, just great great stuff!
Love seeing some familiar places through your camera and storytelling. There is sooooo much more to see and explore in the Balkans, you just tipped the top of the iceberg. Greeting from Serbia.
PS You'd have been fine camping in Albania on that night, or anywhere along the route.
Yes, he can explore the mass Graves in serbia
@@ethanmatthews4561What is wrong with you?!
Hi! I have watched many of your videos and I can say that they are well done both in terms of story telling and filming. But precisely during your adventure in Albania, I was very disappointed by the tendentious way of speaking about the country you were traveling to. I don't know where this contempt comes from, but I assure you that you are wrong about the people who live there. They are really poor but also proud and offer to help with their hearts, this has been proven several times by me. And I think you were exaggerating, considering that this is not the first time you have had these kinds of adventures!
This!! I could not agree more. Completely turned me off of this channel. Very closeminded and unfair.
Real adventure content after a long time, absolutely loved the narration, keep up the good work❤
I needed to hear that message at the end. Thanks man! It was a good film. Keep growing!
Guys, you make me laugh, two grown ups riding loud bikes in parks and you talk about it like climbing an Everest :D :D Not a hate comment, but I have done that on foot when I was 18..., just a tent across mountains of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro. And you talk about bears when riding a motorcycle or suspicious people when you are in two. This is hilarious and extremly sad at the same time. And I am still no older than you, it perception has changed.
I have to agree. As great as the production quality of this video is, the sensationalism just went too far.
Did you even check how many atacks of bears or wolfs hapend over there? I think not . Even my 10 year kid knows that no wild animal will come and atack you just like that how you think. Next time be carefull at buterflys. They are verry dangerous creaturi:))))
I agree
Great work, Adam. Love your video work, and the narration and music make it something special. Well done.
Your videos are breathtaking,Adam! Thank you! 🇱🇹
"Adventure riding is about having no fear" - Oh no we are lost! Rocks! Wolves! Bears! People! Ahhhhh! Seriously bad advice you don't even seem to follow. Fear is natural and essential for humans to survive. Ignoring it is stupid. As a fellow ADV rider who has done a lot of miles on his own, you need to manage and temper fear. If you are in a situation that feels uncomfortable, listen to your fear and use some "street smarts" and common sense. If you are around suspicious people, leave. People are by far the most dangerous unknown in ADV riding. In Albania to fear bears and wolves is just silly. Making camp would have been better than riding those roads at night. A fire would have kept them at bay. However, if you must press on, learning how to calm down and focus is very important and you seem to have done that.
Bro the bears and wolves aren’t going to jump out at you. You are making a big deal of nothing.
Adam without doubt the channel the story and the adventures you take us on are 2nd to none and I'm sure your adventures are inspiring those who are able to get out there and make it happen and those of us who can't for whatever reason will continue to see the world through your eyes.
You continue to amaze you have a true gift and I can't wait for our next adventure.
Love your work mate. 😃
I grew up in Knin & lived there for 20 years. Great people & great little town, they are prepared to help anyone in any kind of situation! Love the video & love your chanel! Much love & best regards from Croatia!
It's great to see people like this
Too much crying on the other side of the video.
The riders you met on the way came from Italy with the old transalps, and you stress that brand new motorcycles don't break like that?
In Australia, anything that moves can kill you, but here you were afraid of bears and wolves, who wouldn't even come near you.
Cool video but less crying please!
Proper people helping you with tyre ❤
Bravo! What an epic trip! I’m fairly new to adventure bike riding and you set the bar very high. Your technical riding skills make it look deceptively simple. That was some pretty tough terrain, especially that segment at night. You two have some mighty big huevos. Your films are just outstanding. Thanks for doing them.
Was thoroughly enjoying this video until I saw you acting like a total jerk in Albania. First of all mate, wolves and bears won't even come near your bikes. Both are shy animals and prefer to stay far away from humans. I only saw a bear with its cubs once and that way deep in the mountain. We saw them before they saw us so we turned away. As for wolves, seen them many more times, but forget that they'll charge you on your bikes, especially being two of you.
As for the people on these regions, unless by some chance you come across a loner psycho (just as anywhere else in the world), chances you'll find trouble are zero. In fact, the Albanian highlanders are the most hospitable people you'll find in Europe. You would've been totally fine sharing the hut with those shepherds because (I say this as an Albanian). Quite sure the fear was passed down from your Greek mate's tales.
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Nice ride however I need to share the following message with you. There is something that seems disturbing to me. It is possible that my point of view is completely wrong from yours. Nevertheless, this is how I perceived it and I must say it was not positive at all.
Did those shepherds do anything to humiliate you publicly? Did they show harmful intentions towards you or your bikes? Did you give them a chance to tell their story publicly?
And why do you put such a big emphasis on "Albanians" when you say sharing a tent with them?
If you want to trust your instincts that is fine and you should do so but who gives you the right to pick 5 random guys and make them the bad guys in your story besides the wolves and the bears? Whatever their story is, you took it, shredded their identity, and created some garbage.
I did like your video up to the point you started to talk about those people who are working hard for their food. At least that is all you showed us, isn't it? And also the words F***** and Albania are not very nice to share with your followers and the rest of the world. Albania is a country with a rich history and not a single country can be cursed like that.
If you are searching for adventure, I advise you to be humble in every country you go in. You never know who you will meet and at least you show the correct example and inspirational messages to other adventure seekers among us.
Yep….True in some sense
Kudos to that. It seems he does it for clicks, really insensitive types who would do anything for money
Because "Albanians" have the name... And myself i came across some people in mountains, i was thinking they were shepherds and it turned out they were cannabis farmers and as we approached we were welcomed with some rifles pointing towards us.
Incredible adventure and humbling to see you guys freaking out but keeping it together. Massive kudos