Black Forest|Summer '24: Day 1|The UK to Tinqueux|Motorcycle theft|Motorcycle touring goes wrong

[@f.deridder1475]

Bedankt

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so, so much! 🙏

[@Creativehealing444]

Wish I could give more!! It could happen to any of us. I just hope the support you get from others restores your faith 🙏🏻

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so, so much! That is amazing, you are so kind and hopefully I’ll be up and running soon with another bike. I have managed to borrow a bike so Ben and I can salvage some of our time together (back in the U.K.). Thank you once again 🙏

[@Creativehealing444]

@@TwoWheeledDreamer yay! Enjoy your magical adventures ✨️

[@FireandIce66329]

What an incredibly kind gesture. This means so much to Steve and support like yours has motivated him even more to keep the channel going despite this setback increasing the large net loss it makes. Xxx

[@grumpybiker]

Truly Gutted watching that as it’s every bike traveler’s worst fear. To continue with the recording to show what happened next showed a great sense of character and strength as it’s a lesson to us all so thanks for sharing. You have my respect.

[@theheroblob5036]

What an absolute pisser! I'm gutted for you Steve! I hope things have now slowly started to sort themselves out. Please keep us updated. All the best, G

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@NK-dl2nc]

Hope you get back up and running soon mate👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so, so much my friend! Fingers crossed… In the meanwhile I have borrowed a bike so that Ben and I can salvage a little of our time together (in the U.K.) 🙏

[@jameslove31]

Hope things get sorted out and you are back on 2 wheels soon👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Hi James, thank you so, so much! Fingers crossed it won’t take too long… in the mean time I have borrowed a bike so that Ben and I can salvage a little of our time together with a U.K. trip 🙏

[@gazmoto]

@@TwoWheeledDreamergood on ya Steve, I hope you and Ben have an epic time in Scotland on with you on the Bonny (I’ve been reading through the comments and fire and ice has filled us in )😀👍

[@jamesmclaughlin2204]

Thanks

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you James, so, so much! 🙏

[@macarthurinstitute4344]

Thats terrible. So sorry this happened to you. Keep your head up and move forward. We love your videos. A real content creator with a lot to share.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@stephaneelaheebaccus1623]

I’m really sorry to hear that Steve. I am just shocked how quick things turned out bad for you on that first day of your trip… i hope you’ll get some better news in the coming hours/days/weeks.Stay safe and Greetings from Hamburg Germany (as a R1200GS owner i could feel the pain..)

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@norlars]

Takk!

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@savr1200gs]

From you previous posts I knew what was coming but still a very hard watch. Hope to see you producing more great videos soon Steve.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevenmichaelhoward]

Been meaning to send you a note since seeing this vid when it first came out to say how gutted I am for you with some scumbags stealing your bike, I hope they get what they deserve, you clearly havent, that said, you must pick yourself up and go again, your channel is awesome mate, love it ..........this is a mere bump in the road fella

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you Steven, onwards and upwards from now on, thank you for your support 😊

[@zyghom]

there is only 1 thing I can say here: what does not kill you, makes you stronger!

[@jimwood1068]

The first 5 mins is breaking my heart! You're buzzing. Id happily donate to a go fund me type thing. A pint from each of us would make a difference. I'll keep watching. 👍🏻

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Jim, I really appreciate that 🙏

[@keefcambs1728]

Gutted for you - I’ve just done Cambridge to south of Spain through France - on a 2023. GS1250 fully loaded solo - I took my bike cover / disc lock - and used two chains front and back to secure the cover - I also made sure that all places where possible were under the hotels or car park gates where locked after 22:30 and if poss the bike was in view of reception or the place is in the middle of nowhere - fist thing I look at when booking a place to stay is how safe is the bike - I use street view and look at Reviews and comments - I know this doesn’t help you now - but don’t let this kick you in the balls bounce back - hope all goes well 👍🏻

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks 🙏

[@JackDraper-iy3jn]

Steve, am so sorry to hear about your pride and joy gsa being stolen, gutted for you, so many good memories on that bike for you. Having watched all your trips I feel like it's my bike those low lifes have taken. Hope you get home OK and keep your chin up , some bad things happen and it leads to good.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you Jack 🙏

[@MrCvanE]

So sorry to hear about this. Absolutely gutted for you! Thank you for documenting it and for spreading awareness and vigilance.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks 🙏

[@Channel11Original]

That’s terrible, hope you’re back on the road soon

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so, so much, I really appreciate that! Fingers crossed I’m up and running with my own bike very soon! Thank you so much! 🙏

[@Channel11Original]

A bit disappointing that other “viewers” haven’t contributed to try and help. Even eu1 would help I’m sure! Most people are takers rather than givers in modern society…there, I’ve got that off my chest!!

[@Onmibike]

So sorry to watch your pain. Its left me feeling sick. Hope things work out for you in the near future.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@mars0030]

Wow. Gone in such a short time! A lesson for us all there, who've done exactly the same as you many many times.

[@rytface]

Was going to say the same thing the amount of times I’ve unloaded the bike putting the lock on is usually the last thing I do, it’ll be the first from now on

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Yes, it was frightening how quickly it went…. A lesson learned!

[@Noseybiker61]

Really gutted for you Steve (& your lad, having both your holiday’s ruined) fingers crossed it won’t put you off your travels and everything crossed for a speedy resolution and possibly a new bike. Take care.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@robertfay7750]

There was an ominous looking character watching you both from the roof top of the apartments across the road

[@raulnt1100]

What a terrible thing that happened to you, I hope you can solve it in the best way possible.A hug from Spain and let's continue with even more strength.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you, it is all sorted now and I have a replacement bike. Thank you for watching 😊

[@raulnt1100]

@TwoWheeledDreamer 😊💪💪💪

[@globallordtom]

🏍️

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so, so much! 🙏

[@MuskiRidesOut]

Something tells me that you're big enough and strong enough to get through this. Keep the faith mate.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@hazzleglumsadventures9090]

Watched pretty much all of your videos, which are really good (thank you) and so really feel your loss, you’ve done so much together!! Absolutely gutted for you Steve, and hope Bennett’s get their act together and sort you out quickly, good luck mate and looking forward to your next video, stay strong brother 👍!

[@glenbear1972]

So sad to hear Steve, trust you will get home safely and all will be restored.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@djbennyc1]

Absolutely gutted for you Steve!! Nothing is safe anymore. I do a lot of touring in central Europe and im always fearful of this happening. Hope you get back on the road soon 🏍️🤞🏻

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnterrett4035]

Steve both my wife and I are absolutely gutted for you. Having owned our GSA for only three months we dread this happening to us. Living in France now for 17 years we are really surprised at the theft. If ever you are stuck over here please get it touch. We are in the Mayenne region 53. Translation or a place to stay just shout. We are looking forward to a positive outcome for you and in the meantime will miss your videos. Good luck.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so much John 🙏

[@andrewhey84]

Bastards Steve! Gutted for you mate. Can't have anything nice these days without some scumbag trying to steal it. Keep ya chin up 👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Andrew 🙏

[@gdavies5535]

Absolutely gutted for you Steve, some really awful people around 😢 More than happy to donate , chin up the adventure of you and your son will be so worth the wait when it happens! Insurance companies suck that’s for sure! Best wishes and sorry again 😢

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@billcrew]

Hope this small donation will help.Bill & Jenny Crew.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Hi Bill and Jenny, thank you so, so much! 🙏

[@c00ldfeet84]

So sorry mate to ear that, Bennett's left me stranded as well, I go to black forest in 2 weeks it's a big worry, hop you get sorted 👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@MrAlanhiacevan]

Thanks!

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@paulfarley8023]

Gutted for you Steve. What a kick in the plumbs! Proper sickener… When you was tired, headache, they pounced. Absolute vermin. Hope insurance is sorted quickly and you smash your next trip 👍🙏🏻

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Paul 🙏

[@muddyharbourrider7340]

Jeezo, I’m gutted for you Steve. I’d grown affinity to your lovely bike after watching all you vids too. Hopefully by now you’ll have gotten over it a bit and well on the way to getting another bike or even by a miracle it’s recovery. It’s a lesson to us all to lock our bikes up immediately with good quality devices. There’s some real shits out there! All the best matey.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@paulleathem6457]

Sorry to here this I no what it's like getting your bike stole. Happen to me in March time this year. Keep your head up. U will be back on the the road soon 🤘

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Paul 🙏

[@steveparkins]

Sorry to see this happen. Maybe we could all chip in a little and get you back on the road ASAP.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Steve, that’s very kind of you 🙏

[@markgillett2500]

So sorry so hear this news. Painful to watch given it was the first tour with Ben. Hope you got home safe and are back on a bike and having better travels soon

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Mark 🙏

[@kevlow2295]

Absolutely gutted for you fella. Having something stolen from you is a horrible feeling. Chin up.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Kev 🙏

[@hazzleglumsadventures9090]

Good luck Steve!

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so, so much! 🙏

[@FireandIce66329]

So generous ❤

[@sammeadows8614]

So sorry to see this. I can't imagine how that felt. As bad as it is, you are both ok and its just a bike. Looking forward to new adventures on the next bike.

[@FireandIce66329]

Very wise words

[@CNDUK-q8r]

So sad, can't wait to watch the next episode to find how you got home. 👍👍

[@stephenfry4685]

Devastated for you. Hope you get everything sorted and get back out there with your son. 😢

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Stephen 🙏

[@chrislegg8945]

So sorry to hear about the theft of your bike Steve , like you, I was really looking forward to watching you’re trip with Ben . Hope the situation is resolved quickly with your insurance . Good luck with it all .👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Chris 🙏

[@Cbx1963]

Bloody hell Steve, I shed a tear for you dude .Hope everything gets sorted.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 8

[@adrianr40]

Really sorry you had your bike stolen, it serves as a timely reminder to me to be very cautious about leaving my bike anywhere. I am doing a tour in France next week with my brother and his wife and am now thinking about how I can better secure the bikes. If it is possible to get some good out of a very bad experience, at least it can warn your subscribers that you need to be vigilant. Keep your chin up and eventually this will be just part of your back story and you will have moved on to new adventures. Best of luck to you and your son.

[@marksimpson5218]

I hope you enjoy your trip with no problems. I’ve been lucky, been touring Europe every year since 2006 & my bike has never been touched. I only use the steering lock, which is bit silly of me.

[@davidmatthews3093]

I live in France and rarely lock my bike unless I am leaving it somewhere outside overnight. It’s generally a safe place to park up. Take reasonable anti-theft precautions but don’t be paranoid on the back of this one unusual incident. Enjoy your trip.

[@FireandIce66329]

Wise words. Take care in France ❤

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@tigerben4857]

Absolutely gutted for you. I love your videos, lots of envy as i cant tour as much as i want to at the moment. I hope this doesn't put you off getting another bike or touring. It coupd happen to anyone of us

[@beans4491]

This is appalling and very sad news Steve. I feel for you mate, on the first day of a Father/son trip too. I hope your insurance company will assist in the way we all expect them to do so and a new bike will be on the horizon soon. Good luck pal and hope the journey back went ok.

[@alanbriggs7177]

What a blow. I hope things get sorted out quickly and you can enjoy hunting for a replacement bike.

[@mart4756]

good luck hope things get sorted out ASAP for you,

[@norriemasson4080]

Bummer, Hopefully it will be settled quickly and your then able to purchase a new bike Steve, our Stuart had a R6 stolen in Amsterdam a few years back I was amazed how quickly it was all sorted out

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Norrie 🙏

[@stevefoster8349]

Hi Steve, so sorry to hear this, it's everyone's worst nightmare. Hope you can get everything sorted soon.

[@peterlivermore2177]

I can hardly believe it Steve, absolutely gutted for you. I hope the eventual outcome is OK, I have my fingers crossed for you 🤞

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Peter 🙏

[@waynefletcher2234]

Hi, just watched the video with you and son, gutted that your bike got stolen just a day into your holiday. I hope Bennetts sort out your insurance claim quickly,interested how you get on all the best wayne.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Wayne 🙏

[@brianwells6692]

What a sickening thing to happen. I hope by now you are getting things sorted. I would imagine it will take some time , but looking forward to seeing you back on a bike very soon.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Brian 🙏

[@gercole1651]

Jez what a crappy thing to have happen to you. Hope you get sorted and are back on the road soon.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@garycowan7445]

Okay so when I had my motorcycle stolen It was a couple of blocks away ftom where I parked it. I wouldn't rush home. Have a look on foot in the area for a good while. Look for any places /alleyways etc first. At least then you can satisfy yourself that you tried to find. I wish you the very best of luck 👍🙏

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you… we hung around and searched the back streets alleyways etc. whilst it was unfolding Ben was talking to people to see if anyone had seen anything and looking in backyards etc. It was probably tucked away in a van somewhere close by.

[@paulharvey8232]

Absolutely gutted for you, hopefully the insurance company will sort it quickly, look forward to seeing what bike you choose as a replacement

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Paul 🙏

[@jenson74951]

First time watching your vids, so bloody sorry for you, I got back last night from a tour of France, we always lock our bikes together so they can be dragged...hope you're on the road again soon...ps I'm with Carole Nash insurance, expensive, but you're fully covered to get home.

[@Roaring.Adventure]

The disbelieve you must have felt once you noticed it was really gone, i hope you and your boy are doing ok and wish you all the best!

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks 🙏

[@Besty66]

Well that's a rotten bit of luck. I must admit I have left my bike in similar scenarios in Europe in the past but thankfully I have not suffered the same fate. I always try to find a place with off street parking but if it's not available then sometimes you have to make do with what is if it's a last minute thing. If I'm planning a night in advance then I never go for open parking. I always saw that as the best way to do it. Anyway, this is not a lecture - just a mention of how I do it, nothing more and nothing less. Hope you get it sorted very soon coz I flippin love your videos!

[@NK-dl2nc]

Although I already know your bike got stolen this has still been a shock to see. Horrible to watch and makes me even more mindful of my bike security that I told you I have upgraded in my earlier comments. I have spent so many nights staying around these areas in France without incident. We all need to be more aware of the potential threat of this occuring . Multiple security devices, trackers and a bike cover are necessity now I think. Sent you a donation Steve as the insurance will likely leave you out of pocket from my experience. hope you get back up and running very soon mate!

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you so much my friend! 🙏

[@stevesarahlaw5510]

So sorry this has happened to you Steve. Both my wife and I love the channel, and hope Bennett’s treat you properly and help you replace it, so you can create more great content.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@simonr3761]

Hi Steve, so sorry to learn the bike has been stolen. I’m gutted for you. Not sure why Bennett’s is in the firing line though - they’re there to facilitate insurance for your bike. Travel insurance (which we bikers often forget when we nip abroad) is there to get you home when things hit the fan. Anyway, I hope the underwriter pays out promptly mate.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Hi Simon, I was in a state of confusion and shock and it took a while to realise my travel insurance would help with repatriation. I mention this later. Now home, my travel insurance are refusing to pay towards getting me home, apparently they will only do this if my passport had been stolen (thank goodness it hadn’t!), anyway, slowly sorting it all out and Bennett’s are actually being very good about it. Thanks 🙏

[@GreyBiker99]

I’ve already commiserated you on the loss of your bike Steve, but having seen this video feel the need to do so again mate. I hadn’t realised it had happened in broad daylight. In all your videos you are so relieved when you get back to your bike and it’s still there, but to think it could vanish so quickly in such a public place in daylight astounds me. I hope it’s all sorted out very soon so you can get back out in the road.

[@waynephillips2683]

Hey Steve I am gutted for you. So sorry and sad to see what happened with your first planned trip with your son. Sending best wishes for the future.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Wayne 🙏

[@ellismason6460]

I’ve just watched this and subscribed and how devastating for you and your son I had my gsa stolen and it made me so angry and there karma came to them🤬 but since then even touring on my new one my top box is full off locks and most importantly a tracker as been fitted I’ve learned a lot and even hotels I understand if your on your own to leave the bike but if there is 2 of you one stays with the bikes until sorted with the hotel with preferably with a lock up garage. I learned the hard way which changed my issues to leaving it please fit a tracker to your bike people it’s the way forward once again my heart feels the pain for you mate

[@malcolmpatton9314]

That’s terrible news my wife and I have been on tour many times and like you unload our bikes and I don’t recall if we Lock them before we go to our room to be honest but we always use a bike cover and lock them together my wife hates carrying the bike chain and lock but I always carry mine and both have a disc lock. It’s difficult when you don’t know the area.when we go for coffee local together always sit where we can see the bikes and lock the steering but don’t always use the disc lock if we can see the bikes. At home heavy chain and lock and locked up in a garage. At work I was parked inside out of sight and steering lock on. Watch your trip home very sad to watch hope it all turns out ok with the insurance and bike replacement. Keep the videos coming when you can best wishes Malcolm and Diana from Melbourne

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Hi Malcom and Dianna, thanks for your kind message, I really appreciate it. It was a difficult few days to say the least but I am getting there, the insurance is settled and a new bike is on the cards. Moving forward I will be locking it up at every opportunity! Thanks for watching and joining me on my adventures 😊

[@sidweazel2883]

So sorry for you, this leaves a sick feeling in my stomach. All bikers understand and feel for you.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@Themotograndpa]

So sorry Steve hope you’ve got it all sorted now 🙏

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@BikeLikeMike92]

Had the same about a month ago, Reims, 2024 GSA, outside an air BNB, gone in the morning. I learnt not to leave bikes outside anymore in France… and to go a bit ott with the security. Feel your pain! Super unlucky it was on day 1, we were on the last day, had to hire a car. 🥳

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Hi Mike, so sorry to hear you had to go through the same and I hope it all gets resolved soon…

[@BikeLikeMike92]

@@TwoWheeledDreamer same for you, glad to see you both got away in the end! The memories will be worth more than any bike! 👍🏼

[@milerale5286]

I’m in the same situation, my GSA was stolen just yesterday 6.9 in Reims

[@pauljai7151]

Suitable accommodation for bike security should be a major consideration when sourcing places to stay when planning trips away. Gutted for you.

[@glenndubicki4099]

I’ve just subscribed to your channel, I’m gutted for you! The problem is that law & order has completely broken down in the western world! Please keep us all updated on Bennetts Insurance. They make out that they are the biker’s friends so if they leave you stranded they should hold their heads in shame, if your policy was current & paid up with no EU exclusion.

[@transitsteve-wh5no]

bikers friend, yeah right, they all the same, plenty of bs but you only know how good they are is when you need help. big let down bennets

[@Ou8well]

Amazing you didn’t swear once! Better luck with your next steed. 👍

[@garrykelly2716]

Watched your episode on your GS being stolen, devastated for you and your son. Travelled to Reims myself on 25th Aug booked into my hotel and popped out to McDonald’s for a burger. 2023 GSA gone in Secound’s, spoke to a local policeman who was also a biker and he said Reims is a hot spot for thefts of GS and Africa twins so much so that some French insurance companies won’t insure them if you live there . Very sad that police can’t set up sting operations

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Hi Garry, I am so sorry to hear you suffered the same fate… Mine went on the 15th; Reims and the surrounding area is most definitely a hot spot, I’ve heard so many stories now… Hope you get sorted soon…

[@paulmorris3022]

Sorry Steve, i am also gutted for you. i was looking forward to this trip. i hope you get reunited with your beloved bike. You just can't take your eyes off them for one minute and the next minute their gone. 🙏😤

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Paul 🙏

[@backontwowheels9469]

I took my previous bike over to Munich a couple of times because I was working over there and remember the first time it was torrential rain through France it was like riding through a sheet of white with occasional red lights as I came up behind lorries and the following morning started with snow. I was on a triumph tiger 900 rally pro, the bike was nearly perfect, if it had a driveshaft it would be ideal for touring. At 5’6” the 1200 is just too big

[@oldbloke9270]

Hi Steve. Like so many other comments I cannot express the full sadness of hearing of the theft but more importantly how this well and truly ruined a true "father and son thing". Hope Bennetts don't hang about and give you a sensible price for your GSA. Best, Tim.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Tim 🙏

[@MB-qk5it]

Always a worry leaving any bike outside, not much you can do, even the best locks/alarms don't stop them.....😢

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Yes, it’s scary, if they really want it, it will go no matter what you do…

[@christaylor491]

Gutted for you mate. Have travelled throughout Europe on the bike for many years and having my bike stolen has always been a concern but thankfully never happened. One thing I always do however is book accommodation with secure parking, garaged if possible.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Chris 🙏

[@christaylor491]

@@TwoWheeledDreamer👍

[@gazmoto]

Gutted for you Steve and what a way to start a tour 😢 this is exactly the reason why I never stay anywhere overnight abroad that doesn’t have inside secure parking, you were shattered after a long days riding and just want to chill then this happens. Yeah you made a an error but we shouldn’t have to live like this but unfortunately we do. I always use the steering lock for what it’s worth even when I go and pay for fuel and fit my litelok X1 through my R1200 front wheel whenever the bike will be out of my sight for even a minute, yes it’s a pita but I’ve never had a bike stolen and I travel in France, Spain and Portugal a lot

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Gaz 🙏

[@mizunomp5916]

Sorry about the GS being stolen Steve 😢 You can’t have anything now without someone pi$$ing you off. 🤞🏻you get sorted out by the insurance company. All the best Steve.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@scaff3450]

So sorry what a nightmare really hope you are treated properly by Bennets and your back on a bike asap wish you all the best

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@FireandIce66329]

I have watched Steve be absolutely overwhelmed by the messages of support that have been posted in the last couple of weeks. The coffees and super thanks donations have certainly taken the edge off the pain of the considerable financial losses. The channel is expensive to produce and still runs at a massive loss but your support has motivated and galvanised him to continue to invest in growing it further. What really motivates him, however, are the lovely stories from people who have gained confidence from the channel to take the first steps towards following their own adventure dreams. Stay safe all.

[@Creativehealing444]

@@FireandIce66329 He is such an inspiration to so many of us 🙏🏻

[@ericlips2420]

What an absolute nightmarish start of your trip. You only turned your back. In broad daylight. Guys with a van on the lookout following you, I reckon. I see all the tips people have. But bringing heavy chains on a trip, is something you’d like to avoid. I hope you will get some kind of compensation. Best of luck.

[@motorbike-marra]

Hi Steve , absolutely gutted . Was looking forward to seeing the sights of the Black Forest . Hopefully you have managed to sort things either Bennett’s too . That’s one to ask of insurance from now on. Nothing worse than finding out the lack of service from insurance company , in you hour of need too . Chin up and hopefully you have something sorted soon All the best Mark

[@motorbike-marra]

@@JakeStrada I think you’re misinformed . My motorbike insurance covers me to get home if stolen. I have separate breakdown insurance. I also have travel insurance, that if I’m the event of an accident that covers hospital fees and repatriation. The bike insurance covers the repatriation of the bike

[@JakeStrada]

@@motorbike-marra Thanks for the reply, I will have to look into my ins as planning a euro trip next year

[@motorbike-marra]

@@JakeStrada alway best to check and double check . It may be that your insurance doesn’t cover you getting home. It’s a mine field to be honest ! I travel quite a lot , not as much as Steve though, and I go through the same every trip 👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Mark 🙏

[@craigporter337]

Mate this is the most gut wrenching thing to happen to a biker. I remember when I had a bike stolen and I thought it was joke to start with and someone had hid it. I hope you get sorted soon.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Craig, I felt exactly the same thing and wondered whether somebody had just moved it out of sight for a laugh. Then the realisation sank in…

[@uonlyliveonce]

Jesus ...worst nightmare besides having an accident and being in a foreign hospital injured. Have left my bike parked outside in many different foreign countries and often had sleepless nights. Hope u get things sorted out without too much hassle.

[@alanoswin8827]

Planned in advance same route as you, stayed in a private farm house with out of sight off road parking, all well n good on way home we didn't plan and got stuck in a shit hole in Saint Quentin bikes in open car park with loads of workers vans never again, hope you all sorted now, think positive and get a shiny ner 1250 👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you 🙏

[@Trevster65]

Years ago I trained karate and commuted there on my motorbike, to avoid it being stolen they let me take the bike inside while I was there. Unfortunately if they want it they will turn up and chuck it in a van no matter how many locks you have. Glad to see you finally sorted.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you, yes, it is sorted now… That’s interesting to hear the problem existed years ago.

[@MH-nr2wo]

I can't even begin to imagine how sick you felt. You didn't even have a chance to unpack. That area must be appalling When I stopped off in Reims I could put it into a wooden shuttered courtyard.

[@Haggis.Muncher1968]

Gutted for you , toured Europe in August and irs always at the back of your mind how safe is your bike , hope you get sorted with the insurance and are back on the road soon , keep your head up ,👍

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks 🙏

[@derekbeaty910]

Hi so sorry for the theft of your bike hope you get a settlement soon All the best Derek

[@ALIENdrifter66]

Unfortunately this is becoming very common all around Europe, this is what happens when you have many unemployed people, many bad people comming from bad countries, no moral values, having no strong justice & police

[@paullee6663]

Such a 'difficult watch' this knowing what happened. Heartbreaking to watch even the first 5 minutes, to hear how much you were looking forward to the tour. I've had RAC 5* recovery thingy the couple of times I went to Spain (as well as holiday insurance) I never thought to check if they got you home if your bikes been stolen. 🤔 A stark reminder to all of us I think to secure your bike before you do anything. I usually stay in cheap hotels, but when I'm in large towns or cities I try to get accomodation with underground parking. (Although that is not always quite what you would expect)

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Paul, yes, I will always be looking for secure parking now if I can and always throwing a lock around whichever bike I end up on…

[@ianmott856]

What a shit thing to happen . I must admit you took it quite well .. at least on camera . Hope you get home OK and get it sorted . Look forward to future videos

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thanks Ian 🙏

[@michellebyrne1466]

So sorry that you and your son couldn’t do the trip he had planned for so long hopefully your insurance will pay for the bike and you might be able to plan it next year

[@AshAshBash-n4l]

Would happily donate to help get you back on the road ! I’m sure the biking community would help , we look out for each other. Hope you get sorted soon.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@heatherlord1950]

Absolutely gutted! I feel your pain..been there and know what it feels like.

[@TwoWheeledDreamer]

Thank you Heather 🙏