Into the Seixal Tunnel: Madeira Fly Ride Motorcycle Holiday

[@Saddlebags73]

I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying these. Thank you so much 🙂👍🏼

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks we've loved making them. Unfortunately the stats prove not many are enjoying with one or two unsubs and low views. Right back to editing the final vid, lets see if I can get the channel back below 3K

[@Saddlebags73]

That makes absolutely no sense to me. I find them inspirational. After having to cancel my Spain tour due to covid, I kind of lost my sense of adventure. Watching these has flipped that and I’m going to book it again for next year.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@Saddlebags73 Well I really enjoyed your Wales tour and I think its good sometimes to do something out your comfort zone that's ultimately more rewarding. We are definitely going to do more of this type of stuff. Got the return of the Picos in September to look forward to and then maybe do another fly ride to perhaps Tenerife?? We've also got the excitement of heading your way for a week. Ultimately we make these vids because we enjoy it and its a great record of the trip.

[@Saddlebags73]

Plenty to look forward to then 😊

[@AndyGSATractor]

Carol men never grow up lol..the sea looks so inviting with stunning views .

[@Banditmanuk]

Ha ha no they don't. We are already missing Madeira, beautiful place. many thanks again for watching and saying hi.

[@davidhay9771]

Wow amazing view and great riding roads

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks David, we loved it out there. A beautiful island 🏝️

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Good morning Richard and Carol. Sally and I are very much enjoying your tour of Madeira. As for you Richard and your Seixal tunnel!! 😆 I would have done the same! Brilliant! Stay safe see you next time!

[@Banditmanuk]

I'm not sure Carol is impressed with my title to this vid but we did go there ☺️ Glad you are enjoying the vids, makes the effort filming and editing seem worthwhile. Cheers and best wishes to you and Sally.

[@quinnpeaksbiker]

Wow! Another place to add to the list!! Fantastic video as always, thanks for sharing ☺️🖖🏼🖖🏼

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks again for watching, its a beautiful place.

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Thank you for taking us on a beautiful adventure 🙏 some epic stunning views 🤩 looks like you had a amazing adventure 🙏🇬🇧🏍

[@Banditmanuk]

We had a brilliant time thanks, great place to explore on bikes. Thanks again for watching. Cheers

[@vongtaynhanaikptt6066]

. This is really amazing, very interesting and beautiful place

[@Banditmanuk]

Its a beautiful island and great to explore on a motorbike. Thanks for watching

[@WaltInPA]

I'm here from the reccomendation of Saddlebags 73 - Spectacular views 👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Welcome along. Saddlebags 73 and I have a bit of a mutual admiration club 😉 He's got a great channel. Thanks very much for watching, I will take a look over on your channel later. Best wishes Richard

[@HippoDrones]

You two are so funny! :D Yet more spectacular views, the water looked amazing, and so cool you were able to ride the bikes along the old road for a bit too! 🙂

[@Banditmanuk]

We had a great laugh on this holiday. Can't beat a bit of double entendre 😉 Think there are lots of those old roads on the island, built before they drove those huge tunnels through the mountain. Lots only accessible by foot.

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Amazing

[@Banditmanuk]

It was a bit special, we enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Best wishes Richard

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Another great Episode. That view to the sea and waves was amazing. The photos also. I like also the funny part where you tried to follow her speeding a bit. :) Keep going you two. You got my like.

[@Banditmanuk]

Haha yes, she had way more power and on long straight climbs I just couldn't keep up. Always appreciate your views and contributions in the comments section. Ride safe my friend

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@Banditmanuk Almost double power... I mean her BMW. Thanks. You too, ride safe.

[@Ormsmoto]

Looks great Richard - I hope you're both well

[@Banditmanuk]

It was a great holiday with some brilliant riding. We are both well thanks and thank you for watching

[@RichardASK]

Carol: "One day you'll grow up". I bloody hope not! Carol: "It's like being on holiday with a 12 year old". Excellent, it means you've got your teens to come, with all those things you know already. Perfect. That's how you feel as an MT10 owner Richard, or is that just me? Great video. Great Island, never been there.

[@Banditmanuk]

I tell you Richard when I put on my crash helmet and head out on my MT10 on my own I feel exactly the same as I did in 81 aboard my RD250LC! Did some crazy stuff on that RD. You would think at 58 I would have grown up a bit. Carol is the voice of reason in my ear, a calming influence. We had a great time out on the island, probably one of our all time best holidays. Carol did her research before we went, headed to some great places and of course we got lucky with the weather.

[@RichardASK]

@@Banditmanuk It did look like a great place to ride and I'm pleased you had an obvious great time. I look forward to what comes next. What about Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean?

[@buddysinsight9834]

Stunning location

[@Banditmanuk]

Certainly is 👍

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Such stunning ocean views and amazing blues. I'm glad Carol didn't talk you into swimming next those cliffs. 😁 I'm glad you didn't get close and personal with some of those falling rocks.

[@Banditmanuk]

I think it was a bit stormy the day we arrived. Beautiful non the less. As for swimming, I'm not keen on the hotel pool let alone ocean swimming

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

Great video and what a stunning trip. Absolutely perfect weather and traffic conditions. I’m pleased you both had a great time. Well done Carol for plotting the route 👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Appreciate you saying Phil. We had a great time, weather was near perfect, empty roads and of course Carol did an amazing job of planning most of the routes and researching destinations before we got to the island.

[@NooBiker]

Carol took you up the Seixal tunnel, and she was able to do it thanks to some Google research 🤔 Wonderful trip, really enjoyed it guys. As a Portuguese speaker this had some extra levels of hilarity 🤣 Madeira is a beautiful place. I'm green with envy at your trip. Thanks for taking us along... ...the Seixal tunnel 🤣

[@Banditmanuk]

I feel a bit guilty throwing the Seixal tunnel in the title, I think next time Carol and I must stop of in Seixal 😮 I can only apologise to every Portuguese speaker, but glad it raised a laugh. Cheers and take care in that London traffic

[@theoldman9709]

Well done, another great video. Stunning place you have found. Good series of your adventures.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks again, been one of our most enjoyable holidays and we've enjoyed sharing the vids. Appreciate you watching

[@youngeroldie5089]

Great content as usual, nice to see you both enjoying the trip.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks we really enjoyed the trip. Nice to ride somewhere we've not been before. Again appreciate you taking a look at our vids. Best wishes Richard and Carol

[@gazoutabout]

Another superb video, really enjoy watching you guys exploring the island, some stunning Sexial roads 😂 and fabulous scenery & commentary, looking forward to the next episode 😎👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks Gaz, appreciate you saying. We had an amazing time and I recommend it to anyone with a bit of riding experience. Just one more episode in edit now and at the end we cover what it's all cost

[@crumblymal8479]

Wow what an absolutely stonking place to visit guys really enjoying this one the views are awesome, what temps are you on there at that time of year ? . Must be pretty warm if Carol has forsaken her jumper : D .How are you finding those bikes to ride around on ? they look to be ideal probably all you need on those roads I would think .Great job both lookin forward to the next one great to sit and watch while the weather is so bad where I am : D

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate it as we've probably tried our best with this series with the filming and editing to show what it's like to ride out there. The temperature started off in the morning around 14c and rose up into the early 20s. A bit like a UK mid summer day but in the first week of March over there. Yes the bikes were fine and after the end of the series we will do a review on the bikes.