BEST Road Ever! | Croatian Split Hole | P2T EP09

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

I love the end where you're walking down the promenad complaining about the town and feeling lonely while several cuties are frantically waving at YOUR camera. Precious.

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

He was walking the wrong way!

[@kuhndj67]

I think he needs to start live streaming these walks so we can all scream at him to turn the hell around and potentially turn a $hitty night into a very interesting one...

[@segapc1994]

@@kuhndj67 twitch plays Baron

[@mattie_world]

it really summed up the entire last portion of the video tbh

[@JOEJHN]

They were insta hoes who wanted to be on a stream. He did well to avoid them.

[@whitedrguy6503]

Just a tip for you Poms, don’t just ride in a T-shirt when it is hot wear a jacket, not just for safety but it actually keeps you cooler, your body has to sweat and once it gets to 35 C, you want less heat hitting your body, wind burn is worse than sun burn. Wear lighter colours, anything but black and carry a bottle of water to tip down your neck to keep your base layer wet, or soak your base layer in water at every opportunity, evaporative cooling is the secret. Years of riding in an Australian summer taught me the hard way, keep hydrated.

[@smokeybarr]

Great shout 👍

[@benllewelyn98]

Great recommendations, my issue is with my skin issues staying dry is super important or I'll be itching and covered in rashes within an hour

[@dinxsy8069]

Wind burn? Isn't that sun burnt but in the wind without knowing you are getting burnt so don't know the severity of it.

[@benllewelyn98]

@@dinxsy8069 you can get wind burn on a cloudy overcast day I've had it on the top of the mountain at the TT with not one but of sun

[@whitedrguy6503]

@@dinxsy8069 wind burn is like turning on a fan forced oven, it just cooks you quicker than just the sun, you can get wind burn on a cloudy day if the air is hot enough, it basically dries your skin out. You have to take into account that your natural body temperature is around 35 C, so if the outside temperature is higher it will have no cooling effect at all.

[@thecommentator6694]

The 'show all' aspect of this series really is it's strength, I think all of us appreciate that very much. It would be much more 'KZbin alogrithim friendly'-type content if it was nothing but stunning scenery and great twisty roads, but that would miss the entire point of the trip. Absolutely loving it Chris.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

yap, thats 100% how i wanted it to be and i wish all KZbin was more reality based because, viewers end up feeling bad about their own lives and experiences because it can never compare to an edited influencers experience.

[@Bare36]

When we travel on Croatian coastline, we always wear swimming shorts under moto gear,and find a place to cool off in warm sea,eat and drink.

[@thebunnydiaries]

Really loving this series, as someone who suffers from depression, anxiety and OCD I can relate a lot. Anyone in the comments who also suffers we got this!! Hope your not still feeling too sad Chris

[@BaronVonGrumble]

🙌💪

[@johnybee4185]

I adore Croatia, for whatever reasons, not necessary to list them here. For anyone that is planning to visit (I usually go once / twice a year), stick to the small towns and ... resorts? Hotel resorts, near towns, not in them. Food is usually great everywhere, especially coast restaurants. These are my experiences, I guess it might not be the same everywhere. ------ If you stay in small towns, go for apartments, you can talk to the owner, they might even invite you to a family dinner and all that, it can be a super pleasant experience, small talk, info, recommendations... ------ Hotel resorts near the towns, usually secluded, they got their own services, private beaches, restaurants, cafes, and secure parking. Plus if you want to visit the city, it's nearby. ------ If you want to see a larger city, the historic centers are good destinations. I'd still use the above-mentioned options for accommodation.

[@thecommentator6694]

I've always wanted to go to Croatia, and being a Brit myself it wouldn't be unlikely that I would choose Split as Chris did, assuming it will be a nice place. Unfortunately as he says, when the tourism industry does nothing but milk a once quaint location for money, it soon goes to ruin. I am sure the more rural areas are lovely places to visit and I definitely have plans to do that!

[@Witness27]

This was a really powerful episode mate. I struggle with depression alot and I can relate alot to the stuff youve been going through, this felt like a real positive boost

[@Murr_5924]

Couldn't agree/relate more

[@adamc209]

100 % same !

[@dinxsy8069]

It's a curse, at least you got a reply and Luv

[@insertthecoinz]

saving up to get me a bike, to do just this, i need to... need to get a handle on my anxiety #soon

[@John-Brennan]

@@Murr_5924 The daily ups.... and the daily downs! But still here and moving forward!

[@eddiefara]

the last section of the video finding parking and thinking ‘this looks shit’ had me laughing because it was the exact same reaction and stress i would have had in that situation. Fantastic series. thank you baron

[@4kmotorcycle]

Wooooohoooo! I loved these roads too! I went here a few weeks ago. It was one of the best roads and views i've ever ridden on! Amazing.

[@howardrathbone2120]

We toured Croatia in the early 90’s on a Kawasaki Z1000R ELR before mobile phones and sat navs, camping in 37 degs in a tube tent you couldn’t sit up in! We ended up in the Plitvice national park awesome place..great video

[@CROtourer]

When in the 90’s?! What year?

[@howardrathbone2120]

@@CROtourer in recollection I think it might of been 1988/89, we were on a guided tour with a guy from near Birmingham, Bike & Sun Tours..

[@CROtourer]

@@howardrathbone2120 that’s what I thought. Probably before Serbia attacked Croatia.

[@Nxxi.]

You're a legend pal. Could tell you were struggling at times during this one and fucking well done for sticking with it. I'd love to get away on a solo trip on my 1250GS and i often look then think 'I'd be bored on my own' but i may just give it a bash this year. All thanks to you - legend.

[@mancavemoto]

I was lucky enough to spent 3 weeks working in Croatia on a Harley event. It’s such a fantastic place for riding, empty roads beautiful scenery and lovely people. The coastal road from Split down the coast is amazing. I wish I had some of that weather on my own solo trip a few months ago. As a fellow rider who suffers from anxiety and bouts of depression, travelling solo is equally daunting and exhilarating at the same time. (A decent wicking base layer makes all the difference 👍)

[@WDXash]

And, I’ve been an avid full-face Arai wearer for decades, but it’s always a flip front Shoei when touring… every village and town dawdle means time to flip up and let the air circulate. You have to try one.

[@40scotsman]

Was in Senj Zadar and Dubrovnik loved them all especially Dubrovnik old town.

[@hopalong8715]

Croatia is a beautiful place I have to absolutely agree with you there. I went interrailing last summer all over Europe and actually started in Split - gotta agree with you, its very touristy. But, as a university student being properly away from home on a long holiday - I gotta say I fucking loved the place. Loads of things to do, and we stayed outside the centre in a place called kastel gomillica or something just taking the bus in when we wanted to explore, and that was nice as when we wanted to chill we weren't surrounded by the hustle and bustle ...so long story short Croatia won by heart and I'll definately be returning, but I'd want to see the "real" Croatia next time. I'm sorry to here about how you feel currently and I hope you're able to process what you're going through. Mental health is absolutely no joke so take your time. I hope 2023 whilst off to a rocky start will open up to be a bright year for you. Edit: Just realised this was recorded last summer, wondered why it was so hot! The above still applies though, I hope you're doing good Chris :)

[@Alexslashslash]

Just want to say a big thanks, this is such a brilliant series so far

[@BLUETERRIER7]

Superbly spectacular scenery with Blackpool at the end😂 …..great vid as usual👌👌

[@johnsmith2591]

Ayyyyyy HRVATSKA! HRVATSKA! HRVATSKA! Glad you enjoyed the old Magistrala.

[@adamc209]

Reckon this is your finest stuff Chris. So relatable and helpful on so many levels ❤

[@terryv83]

Very good episode. This is what it's about, real life. Often people who suffer anxiety look at others and compare themselves. You often think, why can't I cope like they can. You don't always see others when they are anxious or getting stressed. This video shows normality, real life. It was great to see you at BBB in Guildord. Its the first time I met you, you looked hyper and happy. It was nice to see. I hope you can overcome your breakup and eventually find someone new. Cheers for the content.

[@rennied2]

A very real episode mate, and I'm really enjoying this series. Your videos have helped me more than you know over the years, and were one of the reasons I got into biking in the first place which really helped me through a lot, and which has became a huge passion of mine. So, thank you. Stay strong Sir.

[@krakrikro]

YEEEEESSSSSS! I so much hoped that your trip would cover this croatian coastal road. As I wrote two vids ago, I have been there too and so happy to see this region again. And this road is effing epic (as long as there is no traffic in front of you). So the islands are that sparse, if I remember correctly, because their wood had been taken long ago. And now there is the Bora, strong winds coming down these mountains on the main land, blowing out towards these islands. The Bora can become quite strong and even flip cars etc. over. And it blows saltwater all over these islands. So only a few plants are able to withstand these kind of conditions. If 've been on Pag (one of the large rocky islands) and indeed, there is more green on the other side of the island, that points towards the Mediterranean. And well, haven't been down to Split...but seems I did not miss out ;-) So, I highly enjoy these videos and looking very much forward toward the next ones! Greetings!

[@alexmorgan3435]

You seemed quite upbeat in this instalment. Tea total is definitely the way to go. You should have stayed in that small coastal town that welcomed bikers.

[@not-this-fartoofar3606]

Love it you took your time on these roads... I always do. Its a trip to enjoy not to race.

[@themotorcyclehistorian8099]

The frustration took me back to the first time I headed to Italy via France with a sat nav that played up constant in torrential rain and lots of routes closed due to road works, it is one of the less fun aspects of solo touring. Now days at least we have smart phones and upto date road data. Great series so far mate, very good content.

[@mithrandirthegrey7644]

That’s because you’re doing it wrong. The correct way to road trip is to take any random road in the general direction that you wanna go and just ride. When I was a young man I’d just get on my bike and take road going south. If end up wherever I’d end up, didn’t even think about it. It was the best time of my life. Ended up all the way down in Italy just taking roads going south.

[@TheBarnz91]

Chris! A good looking, funny, successful man like you could have the pick of the bunch! Life’s too short my man! You have soo much and you have said that multiple times! I remember a time when I was just soo unhappy and depleted but me and my partner made some big changes and I learnt a few things that I needed todo to maintain my mental health! Change and acceptance is the key! Things don’t always get better without change!!! Exercise and the appreciation for exercise should not be taken for granted! You’re walking in the morning is a great thing todo! Well done!! Great series and editing Chris! Croatia looks incredible and I want to go there!! Peace ✌️

[@russellely]

Thanks for sharing your journeys both physically and mentally

[@SayWhat1067]

Haven't watched yet but just wanted to say you inspired me to do a similar roadtrip. Currently in New Zealand South Island doing a 5 day tour. One of the best decisons of my life! Thanks for the inspiration over the years

[@2day_we_ride]

Ah memories, I rode the same route on my way to Athens in October. I also planned to stay in Split but decided it looked a bit, errr, rubbish and found a stunning hotel a few clicks further south. I didn't book ahead which meant I could adjust destination based upon mood and inclination. Great series 🙂

[@richfield4405]

Oh my god, it's amazing!! Into my 5th month of not riding due to bad slipped disc and I've been struggling mentally. Watching this series and riding with you in my head (ooo err missus ) especially on that road has helped massively..

[@Chuubs]

Mate have to say that this series is amazing, I've been watching your videos since I first found you with the S1000 green lane video lol. You were also one of the reasons I decided to go and get my bike licence and get riding. Now finding myself going through a separation, so have tons of stress with selling our home, agreeing on child access and everything in between. My head is f*****g everywhere right now, being left with pretty much nothing. Crap, utter crap. But... decided to treat myself and am about to start the process of ordering a new R1250 GSA which I've wanted for ages and slowly get some touring bits and hit the road. I need it and seeing you do this only reaffirms my choice. Keep your chin up you utter double bloody decker legend

[@daviddunn1657]

What a tonic on a freezing winters night 😎

[@BaronVonGrumble]

agreed - i want to go right back there now!

[@94balic]

@@BaronVonGrumble it's cold and rainy here in Split, so you aren't missing anything but on positive side, there are no tourists

[@timghider]

Echoing all the other comments about how great this series is. Appreciate the honesty, humour and just the general sense of adventure from travelling solo. There's highs, there's lows, but it's all authentic. Keep it up!

[@m12ttd]

I had the pleasure of riding the coast road to Dubrovnik from Trieste/Slovenia/Croatia in 2007! It was not all complete but I agree, what a lovely scenic road to ride!

[@djharmful]

Holy jizz balls - Chris thank you for your hard work! Looks amazing and enjoying this series a lot. I hoped the cream helped

[@WDXash]

I’m thankful that you shared it with us. It’s definitely making me contemplate heading of on my GSA 1250 and do a Lone Ranger trip. I’d like it for all of the same reasons as you did. We seem to have the same logic in common 🤔

[@kenwolfe5697]

I sometimes struggle to let go of the things that are bothering me while on holiday. I wish I could just put it aside but sometimes it’s very difficult. It’s really nice to see I’m not alone. Keep fighting Chris and thank you for being real.

[@mikethebikemt07tracer]

Lovely video, thanks for bringing back memories of my trip there in 2017. Me and a mate on bikes from Devon stayed at the Beach Hotel, Stobrec which is on the southern side of Split for 3 nights. Totally agree with your assessment of Split itself, totally ruined by tourist tat everywhere. Lovely riding country though and Slovenia was even better on the way home. Loving this series so keep them coming, ride safe.

[@robertsonmark7392]

Excellent series, Chris, and I’m sending my love as a fellow rider, and human being who struggles significantly with my mental health. I was in Croatia a couple of years back at a wedding in Cavtat. Gorgeous place. I made the mistake of spending the last two nights in Split, and hated it as much as you seem to. Its a pit!

[@davesnowpros6785]

Spot on assessment of Split.

[@dw0159]

I was cracking up, with all the f bomb horns while you were trying to get to the fbaaping hotel. Brilliant...totally like watching myself going through that 😃

[@Gapri3474]

Your misery feeds my happiness. I mean that in the nicest of way. I love your production and appreciate the hours of work it must take.

[@p1stonbroke]

That coast road is very reminiscent of Highway One that runs down the US west coast. Every turn seems to provide another stunning view.

[@markhouston3404]

Can't believe it's taken me this long to find this channel, even after watching 44 teeth for so long! I really need to do a long road trip. These are the type of trips where you complain about so much, but in a few months time you look back and it's nothing but great memories. 👍

[@jimrouse5827]

Great video,love the split detours.Remember doing just that in Munich,constantly swearing to myself because i kept taking the wrong road!

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

I definitely need a bike trip in my life.. Great insight into it.

[@_Makanko_]

And on that note ... Yeh I didn't go to Split when I went down to Croatia two summers ago. I stuck to the coastline, mostly northern part.

[@Chambers_90]

Watching this many months after posting, and without seeing where you're headed, but down the Dalmatian coast there's a lovely small town called Cavtat, it maybe fits the 'cute' category that Split didn't meet!

[@robertbates1079]

Yes went to split on a cruise ship few years ago , didnt get a good vibe there either 😕 great roads getting there though. Enjoying the journey with you.

[@majkel4000]

@15:00, those street junctions made mad few times as well

[@stuartalanmcadams]

Great series mate. I can relate to your up/down moods. Keep up the good work! Your making people like me with spastic inner head issues feel not as lonely 😅

[@simonpwlane]

Thanks so much for this, made me laugh out loud at the end and really needed that today…. Thank you 🙂

[@the_littles7928]

"Come on Gandalf" hahaha had me roaring. Another cracking video Chris.

[@WideAppeal]

Great Odyssey! Be well Chris - enjoy what you've got around you, and your magnificent steed. Gut dass Du den Kabelsalat unter Kontrolle gebracht hast! 😂😂😂

[@urbanbatic5828]

At 3:55 you were looking at Island 'Goli Otok' or translated 'Barren Island'. Read a bit of it on wiki, recommended. It is like a Yugoslavian Alcatraz. Up there was a political prison and labor camp for many many years in previous regime. Now you can go there on a tour and read all kind of stories, that are written on the info tables across the island. Really interesting and horrifying. Just behind it on the west is Island of Sveti Grgur (St. Grgur) where they had penitentiary for female in roughly same era as on Goli Otok. Today both with 0 inhabitants, just a few restaurants that are open in the summer. Answer for 4:45 are strong gusts of Bora wind. North-east sides of those islands are all just pure rock. Soil was blown away. Been there up close with a boat a many times. On west side of those bigger islands it is quite normal. You can also take a look at Island of Cres which is quite a bit further away on the west when gusts become weaker. (Go to Satellite mode goo.gl/maps/Fj5DYmqvYABtvHCm8 ) The lines in vegetation are visible. Quite evidently where is the wind coming from. I wish you health and joy on the bike. Keep coming with the series. Thanks.

[@HoodyR6]

Loving it!!! 👌 Had me in absolute stitches toward the end there Chris, but my oh my how you've reacted exactly as I would've in the same/similar situation of circling in that excruciating heat.... Only difference is I would've been swearing much more 🤣🤣🤣 Ps: I'm definitely that "mong" with the flip face helmet mate, Works an absolute treat with a smoked visor 👌👌👌 Safe onward travels buddy, and enjoy...

[@Wats1984]

Another great instalment mr baron. Looks like some good views.

[@Jack-cu7rl]

I went on a 2 week tour in June and went from the Uk to Croatia and back with 2 mates: absolutely awesome trip. We went onto the island of Pag which was beautiful. Everyone just seems to farm rocks though….

[@forestboy54]

Ridden the coast road to Dubrovnik absolutely awesome, did some island as well. Enjoy.😀

[@van-webby]

This is the Croatian coastal road, the Jadranska Magistrala (D8) .. from Rijeka to Dubrovnik. You should drive the section between Zadar and Split and then continue along the Makarska Riviera, simply beautiful.

[@mikemarsh7616]

Ken and Barbara...Brilliant!

[@richardconnolly6670]

Hi Chris.. yet another cracking video ... keep telling it like it is -

[@Oliverlikesbikes]

Chris I sympathise I have the same feeling every time I go to Yarmouth!

[@kieraz10]

I really enjoyed split but I did go out of tourist season so generally quieter. I am amazed your bike and helmet wasn’t plastered in flies.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Love this video, great views along the way, know what you mean about big cities, like a moth we are often drawn to the bright lights, but often it is dissapointing especially if you only have an evening to explore, watch out for those magnatrons 😂

[@Steve-xh1co]

Massive respect to you ✊ it’s a great adventure series, one I look forward to every week 👍 you often have me in stitches 😂 Please do the adventure bike rider festival and do a talk 👍✊

[@Diabeeetus1]

Tears in my eyes from laughing at the last 5 minutes with all the recognisable dismay (and anger? :p ) of going on a holiday and the time before that, tears in my eyes because I know how you feel. Relation wise, house, life in general. Nice episode.

[@jtnicholls85]

Every time of of these drop it enriches my, and everyone who watches lives - hope you know that 👊

[@capt.obvious9058]

Area before that end town with all those swim spots looked very nice.

[@runesimenstad8864]

Thank you for sharing.

[@therustybullethole8592]

Top-drawer again…hope this trip helped you as much as watching it now is helping so many viewers here! BVG vids in Swiss Alps back in the day were my inspiration for doing the same - cheers pal!

[@יובלקרסקס]

Nice roads,been there May 2024.Split dose look like buildings inTEL AVIV...any way you are welcome but not on summer..best of luck

[@Scott.88]

The rant at the end had me in stitches 😂

[@raki2870]

Yeah, Split is big city. In Croatia you should have been visiting those smaller ones or Dubrovnik. NB with those gray islands - the life and greenery is on the other side of the island. I have been to croatia twice with by bike

[@cisium1184]

I suspect in the mood he was in he would still have found Dubrovnik too touristy, although it's better than Split. The problem is that there weren't many big towns along the Adriatic in antiquity, so anyplace with a sizeable old town that survives today is going to be touristy. There are some small towns I can think of, that are both old-looking and nice, in Croatia like Makarska and Cavtat, but they are still small. And once you get south of Croatia, the old parts get grungier and the new parts get blander.

[@nickrider5220]

A piece of heaven in our present greyness ❤🙂

[@ExeterCenturion]

Loving the tourist complaining about ... tourists :) Hysterical getting lost scenes as well, just like me!

[@IAmTheJollyOrange]

Note on the flip front helmet- was really handy last time I went touring for air flow etc. But found it so noisy due to the gaps and it was feeling far too heavy compared to a full face on long rides

[@stuartfollows3789]

Love the outbursts, I would react in exactly the same way 😂 Really enjoying the series

[@apscoradiales]

You are right, it is one of the most spectacular roads in the World. I'd say it is THE best, and I've driven in many places around the World. Makes it even nicer when you are on it without the tourist hordes!

[@BikeLikeMike92]

This kinda riding and views are great for the soul. Hope you loved every second. It’s super fortunate to be able to do it! Cheers for the vid.

[@neilhutton1528]

You are the 2023 Victor Meldrew of adventure biking. You should be a travel writer. Tres funny. Keep up the good work Baron it good therapy.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliant road and scenery!

[@gbner9991]

That road looks amazing. I really felt that rant at the end lol

[@decayintheuk]

This will be a great vid for boring the nurses in your care home when you're pissing yourself and having your ass wiped. You did it and you've been there, much respect

[@adamryan1753]

Loving this series mate. Came to see you in Bristol last week and really enjoyed the premiere of BBB Bravaria.

[@Elis90]

Chris, I agree most places in Europe are like that (commercialised) there’s a place called lake Ohrid that is the only places that’s left which is quite nice in May/June. If you do get a chance to go there let me know happy to help with some free accommodation on the Albanian side. Chin up mate

[@MrSkyline1337]

the parts without any forest are usually just too much rock or there was a fire and everything burned down because those are common here

[@Lecruque]

Drove it with my car several times. I'm in love with that countries coast...

[@TheDRobins]

Love that last part.... If only all travel shows were as real and honest about shit holes that everyone bigs up because they don't want to admit they've spent a fortune and its not that great! Proper job! 😂👍

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Great vid , but road rash really kills and changing the dressing is just the best fun ever......!!!!!. Loving the vids Chris have a great time.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Jonathan-yd8ud]

Love the venting at the end 🤣 Sometimes you just gotta tell it like it is.

[@riccardolongoni8195]

Hey mate! It would be really wonderful if you could share the route of your jurney with us even though I know those are memories of last year. Keep it up. Cheers from Milan

[@stephennewman4693]

Hope your getting what you need from this trip. I'm loving it and I'm not there.

[@ryanmalone2681]

Loving this series. You really need some mesh gear though. I got some good Rev’It! mesh gear and as long as I have enough water I’m okay up to 105f.

[@wobblysauce]

Watching this in Aus, 38c atm and not even 12noon. As for gear… I don’t like the sun and feel like radiating heat for day/week+ after I try to cover up as much as possible. Gah citys

[@wkdravenna]

I love ya brother. I feel ya, keep going.

[@vytas5584]

Just broke up with my girl of five months yesterday. You're not alone mate! I'm proud that I'm able to say I still love her as a person and still want to be a genuinely supportive friend to her, and she to me. I feel like I'm growing up.

[@christophereaves7108]

Croatia is absoltely stunning. i have been 3 times, would love to go on my bike but long ride from the UK

[@forzavale5303]

Sok sak magistrala!!!

[@CarlosTilbury]

Hi Chris, great work as as ever, your editing is excellent, glad I'm not the only one who finds parking in a city shite! But may I suggest Zaragoza if you never been, great vibe to it, not many tourists, lots to see and do and people are great. Keep up the great work you Gizzy Sex Lord. xx