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TRAPPED in Heavy Storm on Electric Motorcycle in Italy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ม.ค. 2023
- And rain is just beginning…we were forced to go up Italy’s mountains after the only road down the west coast was closed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. At this point I was already socked to the bones. Going up the mountainpass temperature is dropping down to freezing and all of a sudden it’s starting to snow. This day turned into my worst nightmare on electric motorcycle or on any bike for that matter…
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What would you have done? Would you ride in this? What a day…
Drive safe! Get a trailer for the jimney, and put the bike on 😛
Wise decision to stop and warm-up 👍
I’ve ridden this kind of weather in the dark but only for 1 hour, not having the stress of recharging, not being soaked like that and not on unfamiliar roads. That was too much for anyone to deal with ! Glad you got a hotel okay . Rest easy .
Wise to call it a day and find a hotel
Wise move, fight again another day. Hoping it will be dryer & warmer for you.
dude, just hunker down when its that bad.... have a few days off while the weather improves, not worth the risk having "an off" or getting ill with cold and wet. Take care guys.
You 100% did the right thing, all motorcycle riders know how dangerous riding in pouring freezing rain can be! 👍🏻
If weather has not improved, wait it out if possible, keep safe you two 😃
well done marc and marie ,you did the right thing to stop . many years ago 1967 i think going to the dragon rally in snowdonia ,three riders got killed ,blown off their bikes with high winds . another time my son and myself camped at the dragon .it was minus 11 degrees centigrade . didnt sleep a wink ,and water bottle froze by our feet in the small tent. now 74 this month so enjoy watching you opposite our log burner. best wishes to you both from the u k .
I’m with you John. How can riding that bike in the winter be a good idea? It’s just madness…
In regards to your soaked gloves: You can find plasic gloves at diesel pumps at gas stations. They're typically bigger than most hands and/or gloves and can give you more protection against rain.
Safe travels Marc, you did the right thing, tomorrow is a new day 👍💪
Really felt for you there Marc. You made the right decision. Stay safe.🏍🏍
I’m glad you’re safe now and stopped in time. Dangerous to ride in that kind of weather. Tomorrow is a new day. Safe travels!
This is really bad luck. So much rain and you pull the positives out. So proud and so tough dude.
Safety over everything! You did the right thing in stopping. I used to ride 70 miles a day in all weather... it can be SO miserable and even mild hypothermia on a bike is no joke.
Stay safe and warm both of you!
You did the right thing Marc. Iced rain, we call it sleet, safe travels both of you.
Thanks John 🤙🏼
What a bad day, Marc, it's been cold in England for a week, just about on 0 c during the day. Let's hope it warms up for you soon.
The battery % overlay made this so much more intense!! I loved it haha
Marc you’re determination to get to your original destination needed to be tempered by the horrendous weather conditions you’ve made the safe call finding alternative accommodation, riding all day in the rain and then it turning to snow and not knowing the best route would be enough for anyone to call time out 👍dry out and warm up with Marie
We can see how hard this work is for you both. It must be so tedious - the constant moving on. And than the editing afterwards.
It really is not a holiday-trip!
Nice to have Marie and the Jimmy with you though.
I also hope you can get good food and the necessary rest every now and then. Thanks!
Obviously you’re roughest day, so far. I’ve been there. Being wet and cold on a bike really sucks! I’m glad you and Maree made the smart decision and found a place for the night. Good luck when you next depart. 👍🏼
Two years ago, we went for vacations to Tropea and when I was driving started to see signs at the road about the use of chain wheels obligatory, I was thinking that is just ridiculous because we are in the South Italy, but then in Tropea I ask the people about it and then I realize that we were crossing the Apenins Mountains and sometimes snow falling. Better stop now and better check the weather forecast, good luck and take care both of you 👍🏻✊🏼
Hey Marc, vielleicht könntest du bei neuen Städten immer eine kleine Minimap vom Land einblenden, damit jeder weiss, in welcher Ecke du gerade bist. Nur eine Idee.
Hallo neetro7. Er befinded sich gerade im sonnigen (?) Süden Italiens, in der Region Kampanien und fuhr auf der Küstenstrasse von Sorrento, Amalfi Vietri sul Mare (mit L sul, nicht sur). Er ist da definitiv zur falschen Jahreszeit unterwegs. Mit warmen Wetter ist die Gegend der absolute Traum (nicht im Hohsommer. Zu warm und zuviel Verkehr)
Very little bikers will do what you are doing, all the respect to you and Maree. You did the right thing 👍👍
You are a fighter, Marc!! But you took the right decision by stopping. You have to make sure you stay safe and you don't get hypothermia...
In general aviation we call it get-there-itis… ends you up taking more risks than it’s worth. Stay safe!
Ach Mark! Ik heb met je te doen man! Je moet er wel héél veel voor over hebben om je passie te volgen! Wel fijn dat je met Maree bent om je door de moeilijke momenten heen te helpen! Warm lekker op, rust uit en ik kijk weer uit naar het vervolg van je wereldreis.
There comes a time when you are cold, wet and tired that riding becomes dangerous. you made the right decision getting a hotel, I would have done so earlier. Stay safe U2
I'm glad you decided to stop! The weather was definitely getting worse!
Ah, the trials and tribulation of riding a motorcycle. You don't need an excuse for not reaching a destination, and it was wise for you to stop and seek shelter. Never ride when your tired, wet, cold, flustered, etc., in addition to it being dark on wet roads in those weather conditions. It's called "Sleet", precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow. Stay safe, the world will still be there regardless of how long the journey takes.
I mentioned on IG about my thunderstorm experience in the Altai. Definitely was the most scary moment of my trip
Riesen Respekt!! Hut ab! Das du es so weit getrieben hast zeigt nur das du 110% bei der Sache bist. Ich folge dich bis NZ zurück also pass auf dich und Mary auf. LG aus Vorarlberg G.
Marcus, yes safety for you is the main goal. Glad that you stopped and found a room.Tomorrow will be better ! Maree is navigating well in this difficult place! You can do this ! 😁😁👍👍
😄 thank I am getting better at navigating with two sat nav’s (my phone as one when needed)
@@Mareediary The 11 Unicorns team can sort out anything ! ❤❤
Good gear makes all the difference. I've never had wet feet or hands etc. It transforms the ability to deal with weather.
But sometimes it can be just awful and changing plans is sensible and then just crack on the next day 👍
Was that a bunk bed? Fun! Sorry you had a cold day. Have a warm night!
Was the first room we found. Marc was so cold that even a room with a sack of potatoes as a bed would have been fine 😅😂
You made the right decision Marcus. Stay Safe.
I love your strenght 💪🏼🙂
When you get to New Zealand, we'll set up a big meet e-moto meet for you! Thank you for showing what electric motorcycles can do :D
Hi Mark/Marie, here in the UK when it's raining but not quite snowing we call that cold rain sleet ! Your a braver man than me, I would get tired of racing from one charger point to the next in the hope I might just be able to carry on my journey :(
Marc, you are making wise decisions. However your range anxiety will only get worse as you travel away from Europe. Have you thought about a Plan "B" option? If you have room in the Jimmy you could get a small portable Honda generator (I know it runs on gas) for your riding adventures. Then if all your efforts fail at getting "juice" for Eve, you have this backup. The idea would then be to see how far you can get without having to resort to using the generator. Of course you have to be very careful traveling with a small portion of gas with you. You could have a small portable plastic container attached to the outside of the Jimmy. It may be possible to also mount the generator in the back if you can have a receiver hitch in the back of the Jimmy (don't know if possible for Jimmys). If you had this setup it could eliminate any range anxiety. Who wants to have that anxiety while traveling. Traveling is supposed to be fun. This won't be "cheating" your plan. It's always good to have a backup plan. Good luck.
I‘m not really sure if it would work. We‘ll be fine for sure 🤗
5:30. "Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson chorus ".........Along with the sunshine, There's gotta be a little rain sometimes ".
16:20. The ice rain is called sleet !
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
Sometimes best not to travel and leave it a day or 2
One key thing is your riding gear, Goretex tri laminae is really what you need for such a trip. Expensive but kind of important to deal with the conditions. You would have been bone dry
Shoes and gloves are goretex, it doesn’t keep it out forever 👍🏼
@@MarcTravels Have you tried waterproof socks like Sealskins? I have found them indispensable for when the boots eventually start letting the water in. If rain is expected I use them over a thinner sock to also help keep warm. Similarly I always use a pair of glove liners, silk is best. Again it is an extra layer against the cold, makes the inside of your riding glove less clammy and it's easier to get them on and off without turning the fingers inside out. Better to wait it out if you can, it"s only a short break in a long, long journey, and staying safe is paramount.
@@TubeOrNotTube helmets with visors that can take pinlock inserts are a worthwhile investment to prevent fogging up. Alternative is a stick on insert like Marc has. Variable quality on those. An Italian company called Raleri makes really good ones as long as you choose the right size but they have good advice on that on their website. Another good addition for cold days is a breath deflector which velcroes into the helmet and covers the nose. Respro Foggy is a good one but don't know if you can get them in US. Of course if you have to wear spectacles that's a whole other problem
In the UK when a road is closed, they put diversion signs up so you can still get to where you need to go. The signs are yellow - could those yellow signs you couldn't read have been giving you directions? Also, have you considered using Waze? They are owned by Google, but I think it gives you better real-time information, including road closures!
Anybody can ride when it's nice out Great video thank you very well done thanks again cheers to ya
Reminds me of a one day 700km bike ride in NZ a year ago (Wellington to Auckland). Very similar conditions. Difficult to know when to make a call sometimes. But if your waterproofs fail that's a good time to quit! Keep safe.
Best call you did. Better safe than sorry. Watch out, this weather will continue for a couple of days. Should you use the highway coming south keep in mind that you will cross the mountains at 1000m altitude hence expect icing and maybe even snowy conditions.
Getting to be a proper Adventure now... rain sleet snow - BRRR!
what a dramatic ride. Last summer we drove to the North Cape. 4 degrees and lots of rain. I sympathize with you. however a nice episode. This too is adventure!
Hello Marc...🤜 Triple stress of rain, cold and recharging..🥶. That's a lot! Courage... 🙏💪A good night, dry the equipment and go for new adventures man... Hopefully with better weather!🌅🌞😉
This brings back memories of motorcycle riding in icy conditions from my youth. Always think tomorrow will be a better day, don’t take unnecessary risks, we want you to stay safe. I love seeing your adventures, keep them coming, but most importantly take care of yourself, wait it out if you need to, have a good look around and show us what people in a rush miss out. It’s all about the journey man, not the destination. Ride safe my friend.
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Insane weather, I would stop much earlier, not worth it getting wet and cold just for the sake of attempting to get where was planned. Pushing too hard when you are getting tired and cold can only lead to more trouble or take you out for long. Take your time, you will get where you want but always keep it up with common sense :) Ride safe and be well. :)
Felt sorry for you. One thing that make it a little bit better in rain. Waterproof mittens you pull over your gloves. Cheap and take hardly no space when not in use. I always bring them.
marie after driving very well in the narrow streets of Italy you can drive all over the world. The next stop is to ride Marc's bike in past years that weather you found was in the north now in the north sun and in the south rain and snow
Fantasyland!
I definitely think I was “thrown in the deep end” with learning to drive on the right side of the road in Italy 😂 and i am getting much better and confident 😊
@@Mareediary you’re an absolute star Maree, so don’t undersell yourself. (However you’re right about driving on the “wrong side of the road, (I’m a Brit) but often drive in Italy and France and still have to concentrate not to go the wrong way round their roundabouts ha ha!) 🤣😂🤣😂 stay safe young lady!
Charger hopping in rain and snow, this constant worrie about the charging is a pain but, I suppose that is what the journey is all about. What about getting a small pretrol generator, put it in the back of Jimmy, it may safe your bacon one day. Good luck and safe travels.
Yes, I’ve said the same. - particularly if they are visiting countries with very limited electricity supply..
Mark Every day is a good day some days you just better than others👍🇨🇦😏
You fought long and hard. 💪❤
Mate you did the right thing. I stupidly tryed to ride in ice and snow. Thought I was OK, ended up with hyperthermia. Not good.
Hi Marc i had the same portable air compressor, however it is already "dead" after "washing" in the heavy rain in Albania. There is small electronic control board inside and it is not too much resistant I must say... I suggest you to put it in to the plastic bag radher to original textile bag. That is my experience :)
You did the right thing! If you can't go forward just take a break. It's not like you have a set schedule. Also the last thing we want to see is you getting sick or have an accident because of slippy roads. Stay healthy!
Heated gloves and grips, screen and handprotecters combined wit good Shoei helmed and goretex gear is a must.
(2020SRF 'full options' 😉⚡️👌)
And overshoes for feet
Uauuuu 🤯 Marc
Italy rarely closes roads in the mountains. They don't have glaciers in the mountains like in the northern countries. I remember near Monaco there was a problem with icing on the mountains and no winter tires for any other vehicles. Also, irregular weather conditions in Italy from January to April. You just have to take a different route over the mountains. Roads a lot. there is regular movement in the village of locals in the mountains. Not so crazy.
As to the closed road, along the coast there is one road that’s it. Because it’s a mountain country. Problem is google didn’t know about it.
Wet cold it’s no fun Marc have u considered a heated Jacket you can run on a battery pack I could feel your pain rest up buddy 👍☺️
Wow Marc, i have been riding motorcycles for many years now and see how you and your Eve are treated like outcasts with the location of these charging stations, no cover in inclement weather, leaving my bike and luggage alone while i have to walk around scouting for a meal or loo would be very unsettling, no ways, give me a petrol powered bike anyday where there is no fuel stress and most always cover, toilets and a warm meal to keep me going.
Hallo Marcus, wenn ich im Juli mit meiner Zero nach Georgien starte werde ich das Wetter bei den täglichen Etappen mit einplanen. Was ich damit sagen will: zuerst das Wetter schauen und dann die accomodation und Etappen planen . Bei euch wars jetzt auf jeden Fall gruselig schlecht;-)
you should drive with a midsize scooter… much better weather protection and fast enough. The charging problems and the durance of charging is really boring. But I like your journey and your explenaitons. Marie does a very good job with her Jimmy👍👍
The Jimmy does me well ;)
Respect,you did the right thing wow what a day.
Marc, ein Tip : erkundige dich in zukunft über die lokalen Verhälltnisse, vor allem Wetter bedingungen. In Kampanien war in den letzten Tagen Wetter Warnung. Und in Bezug auf die Reifen: suche nach einem Gommista, die geben Dir sicher ein Ventilkappe umsonst geben.
You made the right call for sure.
I think the highways (Autobahn) in south Italy are free of charge! Just in case you need to put down some miles...
Honestly great effort. I would have waited somewhere for the rain to stop and than probably ending the journey for the day at that place. So props for keeping going!
Respect!!!💪
Rain turned to hail turned to snow.
You did the right thing, I might have quit a bit sooner.
Something different: wouldn't you be more comfortable with Google maps in dark mode? That blinding light coming off of your phone can't be good for your night vision.
Maree, the white circle with a red border means no transit, no vehicles allowed....
Marc, world traveling yes, world torture no! When it is that bad..stop and enjoy..
On rainy days a flip-up helmet is way more practical, you do not put your wet head in your dry helmet, because you keep it on and have enough oxigen… for normal weather your helmet is good… ride safe!
Thanks!
Thank you 🤗
It's hard to overcome stubbornness, good that you didn't attempt to go much further or ride into the night with that bad weather.
Das hätte ich nie durchgehalten… diese Fahrt war ja die Hölle.
Achte auf Deine Gesundheit ! Viele Grüße aus Deiner Heimatstadt Berlin.
Hi, schön, dass es Euch gut geht und nichts passiert ist. Wir wünschen euch besseres Wetter.🤘🏻
Danke 🤗
If you need a place to charge and stay on the west coast - South Island of New Zealand- we have a spare room for you both .👍 in greymouth
Awesome, will take you unpin that 🤗
I have ridden in thick snow on the ground for 5 hours in my youth on a small motorcycle but would not attempt to do that now especially on a large electric bike.
Better safe than sorry, never ride/drive beyond your envelop and confort, because this where you make mistakes. Can't always be "peachy". Thanks for sharing the good and the not so good part of the travel. Great video as usual.
OMG. Crazy.
Hallo Marc, why don't you put your luggage in the car?
Hmmm ..I think i may have got a collapsible trailer to put in the jimmy for emergency's...The odd few hours on safety grounds does not defeat the idea of taking the bike round the world..
I don't know why you haven't got an electric vest. They completely cancel the cold out. I take my hat off to you riding in these conditions, even if you're not on board the big thumper, the reason I was attracted to this channel in the first place. On the subject of big thumpers, I recently bought a 'modern' but bigger version of my old Yamaha XT500. It's a kind of XT500 meets Harley Sportster: Yamaha SCR950. It's a great ride.
Entertaining video.
Sometimes it is just too much. Wise decision!
I see why it is really hard to drive like that but why call the weather ridiculous? You drove up the mountains before summer. The weather is 100% reasonable. 😎
Hi Marc and Marie , well done and next destination after Sicily is Malta pls 😊
I think he said after Sicily they are going to New Zealand…
Just a bad day, will you be back on a nice sunny day again.
Marc have you ever thought about any solution to be able to tow the bike with the Suzuki? It could be useful in some situations or remote areas where riding a motorcycle could be too dangerous, or in a case like this where you suddenly find roads closed and risk being left with a dry battery. This solution could be a nice backup.
That's all the rain we didn't have during the summer well done by stopping. Doesn't worth to hsve an accident
Mann wat nen Wetter, da hättet Ihr noch nen Tag bleiben sollen.
Hat ja doch geklappt 😎🤘
I also bought an electric bike 1.5 years ago. Not as good as the ZERO, but with a range of about 160-190km. I go with her on shorter trips and admire how you commute to the charging points for the last few percent of energy. I know what nerves are. I ride even in winter, below 5 degrees it starts to be very uncomfortable, not to mention rain or snow. This is really dangerous.. :-).
What is the city where you ended up? Super videos, both cross fingers!!!
Just sat down with a coffee. Perfect timing. Marc what is that visor insert you're using? Is it just a pin lock or something else?
It’s just a cheap stick on from Amazon
@@MarcTravels it looks like it does the job nicely
@@RevZolution yeah works fine 👍🏼 and it’s just a few bugs
Marc, what a hell of a trip it is. You made the right choice when you decided to stop, it's very dangerous. But let me tell you how surprised I am with your protective equipment. I don't think it's appropriate for such a trip. I'm sorry to be giving an opinion like this, but you want to make a turn around the world with the minimum expense of money, that's fine, but you have to invest in high quality equipment, I can't believe your suit and your gloves are hot enough for the conditions. Think about it. You should put on warmed fists and wear heated gloves. Your safety also depends on your physical condition while you are driving, and with this body cold you have your reflexes decreased. And that doesn't make sense for the risks you take. Hug
It more dangerous, but you can draft off Maree in an emergency (to extend your range).
What a ride what a adventure you two are living a dream travel at some time take a breather the plan should be to have no plan
Marc sorry about such a hard experience. Italy is a mountain country, foreigners just think of it as sun beach and warmth. Winter is hard, also in the south and especially in the higher mountains. You have not been lucky with the weather its very cold everywhere in Italy right now.
You always have to re-charge the human batteries with a break ;-) You made the right call.
No, I would stop to and that kind of wheater. Riding around in snow, rain and zero temparature is NOT fine. Especialy when also your battery is low.
Veil Spaß ✌
Hi great movie very nice mounted ;)
Thanks 🤗
Can't always be sunshine and pizza 🍕
Hi Marc, Been watching for a while. I like your idea of riding an electric motorcycle around the world. If you get to Oregon, USA, we've got a nice place for you to stay out in the country close to Portland, Oregon. My wife and I spent about 45 years traveling around America in seven different motorhomes. I've also done a lot of motorcycling too. I can tell you that what you are trying to do is just not going to work. You are going to have NO access to electrical hookups in many third world countries. The solution is for Marie to tow a small lightweight quality trailer. When you run out of power (and you will) or have terrible weather (very very dangerous riding), put your bike on the trailer and continue on in the car. Nobody will give you a hard time for doing a small portion of your trip in the car. If you have an accident, the bike rider is almost always the loser! Getting killed or spending months in a hospital will not only ruin your plans but really hurt you financially. My wife and I like you guys. You seem like very nice folks. Please be safe and be careful. I've lost friends in bike accidents. I want you guys to be SAFE! Best wishes....Phil and Greta S
What a ride! definitely time to seek a safe harbour. Have a nice warm night and hope it's better in the morning. I hope you're not going to be in the Southern Hemisphere when it's their winter too?