Finding the rhythm of long-distance motorcycle touring

Published 2024-07-12
It always takes me several days to find my rhythm when I set off on a long motorcycle trip. I'm heading for 4 - 5 weeks in Spain, but gave myself 2 weeks to ride down through France. Here is my video diary of the ride through France.

All Comments (15)
  • Rain? Not a huge problem when you've good layers and plenty of time and good humour. Go you mate..
  • @05gt99
    Thanks for sharing, enjoyed the video.
  • @chr11sf
    I'm with you on layering, much better for me than these laminated suits.
  • Enjoyed that, thanks for sharing! Those Scrambler 1200's are tempting, good to see you doing big miles on it. Not jealous(much)!
  • @hagnbike
    Ah nice, I was doing around 1000km near La Bresse at the beginning of the week. We also had a lot of rain, but also some beautiful hours.
  • @Buster14501
    Enjoy Brother see you in September, stay safe George
  • @varnatkins6584
    You are a glutton for the Vertical Water Torture Simon, respect mate!
  • @IanTed
    Spent many a happy hour in those rest areas and Continental rain, have a great trip. I’ve moved over to layering this year too, like you say no more heavy laminated suits and with a light weight semi vented jacket I can control my body temperature so much easier. Big Scott fan too, I have their trousers and a Revit waterproof jacket.
  • @MrPete81
    Just found your channel and enjoy your pace of video, your musings amongst the raindrops and your thoughts on travelling. Hoping to start doing a few more adventures myself so good inspiration time :) Have a great ride wherever you end up and look forward to hearing more soon!
  • @chr11sf
    πŸ‘ awesome, love France
  • I travelled a lot with tent. When you roll the wet tent at once...the next day in and outside are soaking wet?? I decided to buy 2 compres bags. when it rains in the mornin you can take out the inner tent dry and put it in 1 bag. Second the outer in a seperate bag. But the plan I have never used so far...because I travel with Booking, the last 2 years🀘🏽
  • @josephjay510
    Scrambler is about 160 miles per tank. How do you plan for petrol fill up’s?
  • @richardho5955
    Hi Simon, it’s got to do with global warming, apparently! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ‘πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸοΈπŸ‘πŸΊπŸΊ