Conquering the Simplon Pass on a Gold Wing!

[@Markevans63]

This is exactly what I need to see on a miserable Saturday morning while suffering from Flu... Oh to breathe that fresh mountain air 🤒

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hope you get better soon!

[@Markevans63]

@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks Andy much appreciated 👍

[@GreyBeardOnTwoWheels]

Hehe! Same for me here in Norway! Snow and icecold and dreaming away for enjoying the next season.

[@johnlenart597]

Cold and drizzling in Ohio- just missed the snow.!! Get well soon. Another grand episode.

[@johnterry804]

Me too 👍

[@seankirkby365]

Loving the series. This episode completely supports my case for putting such a ride on my 'to-do' list!! On a separate note - Mrs Flyer's reaction to tasting a decent Italian coffee - Priceless!!

[@bigal5895]

Great vlog and a great series. Back in 2014 I was fortunate to spend seven weeks at Sesto Calende at the bottom of Lake Maggiore attending a Leonardo AW189 Helicopter Type Course at the Leonardo training school in Sesto. At the weekends we often visited Arona, Stresa and up to the Swiss border. A beautiful area.👍

[@markmottershead646]

Andy, your tour videos are full of the innocence of a bygone era. As much as I enjoy them, the contrast to the reality of today’s world is almost too stark to bear.

[@alanprice9938]

Interesting comment, I don’t quite follow where you are coming from……. Don’t you find that your trips, adventures and exploration have that outlook of getting away and getting out of the rat race? I’m not saying you are wrong, just suggesting it’s maybe a mindset or approach that one can choose to have, or not. Sometimes travelling around the Alps kinda draws that sense of timelessness out of us, so happens automatically.

[@laikatravels]

Strange comment. A lot of people still try to enjoy holidays these days!?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes not sure I get the point Mark is trying to make either - I film these as pure entertainment they’re not intended to be serious comment on the current social and political climate…

[@markmottershead646]

@@alanprice9938 - I do my best to ignore the tyranny and all the propaganda but the juxtaposition with this video series hit home hard.

[@markmottershead646]

@@laikatravels - Why strange? Have your views not changed over the last 4 years?

[@michaelworrall6804]

Hi Andy … just loving these …The chemistry between Mr & Mrs Flyer makes this a wonderful watch … Thank you for sharing this tour and your holiday moments.. Mike

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@lutchenko]

The Goldwing sounds so smooth

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It feels smooth too!

[@guzziman]

Great episode Andy, amazing how you can quickly judge the state of a country's economy compare to its neighbors, by just observing the road when you cross the border... Bet you it is more accurate than most economic indicators

[@jamesread9014]

Beautiful scenery.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure was - thanks for watching....

[@0x7C0]

You forgot the “None Shall Pass” which is of course inaccessible 😂 Love the posts. Keep em coming Andy & Carol 🏍️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Will do...

[@davidharris4789]

Cheered me up from staring out the window at the rain and wind

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That was my intent!

[@stephennewell6628]

Wonderful start to the weekend as usual, Italy has something other countries don’t, style and a love of life all their own. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So true!

[@billcotton1551]

That was some masterful riding of the Wing, on those streets in the Italian town!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Bill - I'm so glad you apreciated that!

[@netkongen]

You two are just the best to follow. Relaxing and doing what u love and have the time to show it all to us.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

😊 thank you

[@justininfrance]

Looking forward to seeing Carol ride the Wing with Andy as pillion. Only then will you have my full respect.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

May be a while before you see that....

[@antonoat]

The wing sounds sublime! 👏👍😀🏍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It does!

[@neilurquhart8622]

You’re right….don’t understand how people say Harleys are. Wing is classy in every respect…..Harley isn’t !

[@mathiashammar1]

Italy is special. Everytime i cross the border all of a sudden food ,coffe, vegtables taste like a dream. I cant describe what it is :D i understand now that more people have experienced the same feeling :D

[@Nigelg79]

We defo need a new ride out series - “Missenden’s Bridges”. Mr and Mrs Flyer visiting Britain’s most amazing bridges. Opportunity to expand into Europe for some ‘Special’ editions! 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great idea!

[@MeridianLuxTravelService]

I love your videos there simply the best , you allow us not just to see beautiful scenery but the viewer can here the sound of the Goldwing engine in some other productions its muffled with painful music, keep going brother simply outstanding.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much - the Gold Wing does sound good doesn't it.....

[@tony-yp6qk]

Lovely view Another great video has always andy and carol 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@mikecoyne9025]

Stunning!

[@samhill3496]

Some pretty nice views. Nothing like the day before. Very nice place. Bite the dogs back. What's not to like. Good room and good coffee. Next time. All good from east Kentucky USA

[@cgmp5764]

Some impressive scenery, Peak District is quite nice too. 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed!

[@flexywing]

"I love a bridge me, have I mentioned?" Sounds like a catch phrase to me!

[@user-us1hx2cx3j]

My wife and I commissioned a scientific study of your Goldwing tour videos because we were toying with buying one ourselves. The study, undertaken by a multinational team of seven post grad mechanical engineering students, revealed a statistically significant recurring theme of nervousness on your part about taking the awesome beast through hair pin bends. This leads up to conclude that we may, in fact, be better off sticking with our aged Suzuki Vstrom 1000 with its industrial level water pump of a motor due to our close proximity to the Canadian Rockies and plethora of said hairpin bends? And who doesnt love a bridge???

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That’s nowt to do with the Gold Wing (which handled them fine) - I’d be nervous on any heavily loaded bike two up on hair pins…which by the way in my experience tend to be more gnarly in Europe than Canada (in the main Canadian roads are much wider)…

[@user-us1hx2cx3j]

@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for the response - I'm going to sack those useless engineers!!

[@DubleRRedBronco]

Another great video, scenery, gold wing, and Mrs. Flyer. Always amazes me that you can be in multiple countries all within a day! Here in Texas, it takes over 14 + hours just to get to another state! Stay safe.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - must get to Texas one day (as a space fan Houston and Boca Chica are a must!)

[@KelvinChilvers]

Another enjoyable episode.

[@splodge57]

'I do like a bridge.' I've been over some nice ones in Europe but my favourite is Tower Bridge in London. You managed the GoldWing well going down that tight road in the Italian village.👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - I'm so glad you appreciated the peril I was in!

[@mattWallJsy]

Fantastic start to the weekend, whilst being battered by storm whatever it’s called. 👍🏽

[@tonywhitby6881]

Bert 😐

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes - wish I was back there now!!!

[@jumaklap]

Enjoy! All beautiful! the Goldwing! the trip! the views! the lake! Congratulations!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@chrismccallum8740]

I’ve told you before but I love your tour vids. Being in Australia a European tour requires so much logistical planning. Happy to watch you guys do it and live vicariously through KZbin! Keep ‘em coming please

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Will do Chris! I'd like to see some Aussie tours!

[@geoffmatthias3056]

Another fantastic video love the Alps and Italy is definitely our favourite place. The goldwing is an amazing bike for two up touring and it’s far more agile than people realise. ☀️👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It really is!

[@keithallen3119]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I've had an 05 Wing and now own an 18 Wing. Over 50 years of riding all types of bikes, including the big touring versions, only 1 was a better "sport big tourer" and that was the 83-93 Yamaha Ventures. I had 2 of them over the years. Those V-4 engines and great handling allowed me to keep up with the sport bikers on the twisties 95% of the time. Been known to shave a bit of the centerstand off of them in the corners at times. Quite the shower of sparks!

[@steventhomson9869]

To get to one country from Australia we normally travel thousands of miles and here you are 3 countries in one day!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Europe is pretty darned good for the traveller!

[@GreyBeardOnTwoWheels]

As always its a joy to watch! Thanks again. Best regards to you and the Mrs!👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Amazing scenery yet again, love your touring videos on the mighty wing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@martynlaverick3405]

You did very well going through that town and narrow roads on the Goldwing👍 Views brilliant again and the Goldwing makes it look effortless.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@johnlenart597]

My 2nd-afternoon video viewing was with my Dunkin Donuts 🍩 and coffee. The young lassies here are super. The video was just as good this time. I really love the "color" of your Wing. My favorite color. The travel episodes are my favorites also. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like the Wing John!

[@jimcfds]

Hello Andy, absolutely beautiful vistas and some great motorbike riding roads. Thanks to you and Mrs.Flyer for sharing your "Winging It" experience. Looking forward to Episode 8. PS: You need to update Mrs.Flyer's bike in your header bike list.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it and well spotted!

[@treesthatleave876]

Stunning scenery on the ride and what a view from your room of the lake! That beer was well earned and I am sure it probably hit the spot. Another cracking episode!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It certainly did!

[@greerbox]

This is a fantastic tour Andy and I have to say probably my favourite of all time. What makes it even better is the beautifully clear audio. Best wishes to you both. ❤

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes that quiet smooth bike makes for great in helmet audio doesn't it.....

[@stalbansbiker]

We have stayed at Visp and and Zermatt several times such a great country to ride in

[@1001Ralf]

You are the handy Andy of touring videos. Me second cup of tea on a cold dreary ole Saturday morning in Newfoundland….this is just what I needed. Looking forward to trailer trips with Andy and Carol in the near future.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@stalbansbiker]

Great tour keep up the good work

[@grahamrowe6278]

Andy, one does not conquer a pass on a Gold Wing. One simply encounters and dispatches. I cycled over it once. It was a fine day out.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes you’re dead right!

[@grahamrowe6278]

@@TheMissendenFlyer hehehe... I ski-toured across it once also, from the mountains on the east, over those on the west. Nice. Long overdue a motorcycle journey ticking off the passes mi-self. And no, you cannot see the Matterhorn from anywhere in the bottom the Rhone valley heading toward Brig.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I stand duly corrected!

[@grahamrowe6278]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Now if you'd gone up the road south as you passed through Visp, then kicked right up the Zermatt valley, or the Mattertal as it is, eventually you'd get to Tasch, and I think you'd might have to ditch the Honda and jump the train for the last few miles to Zermatt (certainly general cars are not permitted), when (cloud pending) the Matterhorn eventually reveals its astonishing self. Dead end sadly, but a ride out all the same. Them Italian lakes are lovely eh!

[@125ZJK]

Guys you’re wise not to risk it in Switzerland. Barron Von Grumble got chained 4000euros for speeding ! Great vistas , not Japan but great 😊

[@garyhope0103]

Fabulous views all the way to, and in Italy, a country I also love. Never had a bad coffee there, even in the 'motorway' services. Certainly looks like the Goldwing just loving the whole trip. Thank you once again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes the perfect bike for this caper!

[@rudibresseleers6549]

great trip to watch👊👊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Stunning views there folks. I loved the Irish lilt! 🤣🇮🇪

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes nailing accents is one of my many forte's Dave!!

[@richnovi]

Bringing back memories of living in the north of Italy when these roads were our weekend playground on two wheels. Brilliant and great to see you are enjoying them as much as we did

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very cool!

[@sarge2665]

Another cracking video, gutted I've had to wait until Sunday to watch it! Lol Keep them coming guys 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

More to come!

[@sarge2665]

@TheMissendenFlyer excellent, can't wait....

[@Biggles83]

I stayed in Brig in June on a bike tour.. great central location for the passes amongst other things!

[@johnlenart597]

... back when you worked for a living. LOL. 🤣🤣 Thanks for another marvelous episode. I'll be watching it again this afternoon. Beautiful area-thanks again. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching John - appreciate you stopping by!

[@davidginn8448]

I'm loving this tour, this is my part of the world, I see Carol got in the lake and pool, what a water baby she is. I'm looking forward to the next episode, keep them coming ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@jandavies-dx2qg]

Brilliant !!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomaskane9298]

Morning Andy, Enjoying the tour series and the new formated 'magazine' style video. A suggestion...what are your thoughts on recording the routes that you ride on the trips and posting the link in the description? I think there are a few apps out there that will allow you to do this. Not sure of the cost implication or the additional time it would take. Keep up the good work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

More of a techno phobia thing (plus the effort of course) - but duly noted....

[@MeridianLuxTravelService]

Thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow thank you very much!

[@fazerdude1965]

Nice job (again!)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks again!

[@stanbembridge1751]

Out of all of the things on TV... this certainly was my favorite today.. will be watching it again....and again...lol.. great commentary, and superb clarity..well done.. a great therapeutic video..👌🏽👏🏽Big thanks Guys👍🏽🙏🏽💛😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow - thank you Stan!

[@SimonPass230267]

Fabulous road that. Did it a few years back now. As a Simon Pass, I had to try the Simplon Pass!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Of course!

[@ticthedog6095]

That was a enjoyable watch on a bleak day in Blighty. We always feel like we have arrived home when we go to Italy. Neither of use has any Italian blood, we just feel like it’s our place to be.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it’s great isn’t it - the scenery, the food, the people….

[@jimgibson3038]

Your tour looks wonderful, the Goldwing seems such a smooth comfortable bike and is most certainly the bike to do this on. Scenery is fabulous and Italy is certainly beautiful country to tour. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Can't help but agree with you Jim!

[@staudio]

What a tour......

[@Colin-ci5ll]

Looks fantastic hope you enjoyed the tour i liked it.💯

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it was very relaxed and one of our more enjoyable ones as we were entirely on our own timetable and our own bike (which is by far the best I've ever toured on by the way!)

[@Colin-ci5ll]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Or Andy i think that is your proper name sometimes you make a video and you know when it is just right. Cheers Colin Burnside💯

[@palantir135]

Good morning Andy, Yesterday bloody cold at 4°C and today 16°C. Ridiculous. Sion valley, very familiar. Did you the beautiful ruïnes at Sion? Simplon pass, ride several times. Lago Majore is magnificent; especially Isola bella Island. You don’t need clear skies with radio telescopes 😄 Region around Zermatt and Saas is beautiful. Görnergrad and Klein Matterhorn are a must see. Steep up or downhill and then you have to stop 🫣. The ground then is very far away from your feet; often too far. The only thing you can and must do is quickly place the bike perpendicular to the road so one foot can, then easily, reach the ground. I had that a few times in hilly and light mountainous terrain. All went well😅

[@IanTed]

The lovely Mrs. TMF reminds me so much of mine, it’s the looks when you’re filming😂. Another great video, we love Italy too but my lovely wife would prefer travel in a car though the GW looks so comfortable for two.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

The 'Wing is way more comfy than a car and much more exciting.....

[@cpuuk]

Wow, that hotel is well-placed!

[@guyrose2239]

I am saving my watch of this for my Sunday - but want to say thanks to team TMF as it’s given me a nice treat to look forward to - have a great if rainy and windy weekend all 🙏🏻

[@PNH63]

Just love this, what a polished production and always great to see what you and Mrs F are up to on your tours.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you think so - thank you!

[@gerhardkok6613]

Awesomely splendid and beautiful . Thank you so much for showing us your view each day while on this amazing trip . I for one will not be able to see it any other way but on KZbin

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for coming along with us!

[@birchwoodbiker]

Your job is the hardest in the world🤔🤣👍great vid as norm

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

As I enjoy all aspects of it I don't really regard this as a "job" so much though it is how I earn a significant portion of my living...

[@grantwise8466]

I do quite like a bridge me, great vid, thanks. 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@123rtheo]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant you two, loving this tour really look forward to the next episode every Saturday morning.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@SimOvScot]

Lovely to see the latest episode. Seeing the two of you enjoying the experiences together really adds to the whole series...I'm so fortunate that my wife loves touring too😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one - where's your favourite tour together to date?

[@SimOvScot]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Living in Aberdeenshire, it's typically anywhere warmer! Most years we'll head off for a couple of weeks on our 1250GSA to SW England, taking our time each way, seeing friends and staying away from motorways where possible. Certainly Devon, Purbeck in Dorset, and Isle of Wight are our favourites, so your IoW weekend videos made us smile😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes love it down there - like stepping back 30 years....that said riding in Scotland knocks pretty much any of the riding in England into a cocked hat as far as I'm concerned!

[@SimOvScot]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, we are blessed with some amazing roads and scenery here. We typically do seven or eight long weekends each year...and we can be in Ullapool in about two & half hours for lunch at the Seafood Shack. Plenty of accommodation recommendations if interested.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I like to stay at the Anchor in Ullapool (I think it's called) on the front....

[@IanSixbikes-by6ei]

Such beautiful scenery (cheared me up on a very bleak morning in Blighty) I've done quite a bit of motorcycle touring in Swiss and Italian Alps and always loved it, fantastic views, twisty roads (often empty) as for coffee you can indeed get a good coffee in Switzerland (usually Italian)

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Very nice, Beautiful mountain ride again. Your hotel dining room reminds me of a work trip. 45+ years ago. As teenager. I stayed for week in a Grand Old Italian hotel with a huge almost empty dinning room. Unfortunately no bar. More waiters than customers. Always the same people at the same tables. An old man in black in corner, An Old Lady in black with a slightly younger man in Black and my mate and I in T shirts and jeans. lots of different people came and went to the old mans in blacks table. They never stayed long. Didn't seam to matter what time we came and went he was always there. By the 2nd day we would nod or wave politely. I never spoke to him, I don't know any Italian. I only ever heard the head waiter speak english. At the time I'd never hear of Palermo. In the years since I've often wondered about it and who the old dude black might have been.

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

Missendenflyer on a extended bombing run with his Honda stratofortress

[@markhoenig5411]

I'm loving the latest tour. I have been to a few of the places you have been visiting, but sadly not on my motorcycle.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good to hear!

[@johnwust9230]

Excellent video. I was at Como earlier this year in the car and Lake Orta on the bike in the summer. Fantastic food and even fetter scenery.

[@ragerider6283]

Great episode & some very pretty scenery. You've no doubt got some fantastic experiences & memories from this trip, which is what it's all about in the end isn't it. : )

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Definately.....

[@PhilC184]

Lovely journey through the mountains. We stayed in Stresa, on Lake Maggiore a few years ago, and I ‘m sure we saw that hotel from a boat at some stage. Looks very familiar!

[@johnthynne3265]

Bellissimo. Thank you Flyers.

[@laikatravels]

Looks great, can’t wait for the summer!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Same here

[@horspiste]

Reliving my memories again I see 😅 Maggiore is my favourite of the lakes. I guess with the hotel that far down the lake you'll have missed a boat trip to the Borromean Islands? Or maybe that's to come?....

[@Guinnessisgoodforyou]

Hi Andy, we stayed with friends in Sion in June beautiful part of the world, they took us up the Great St Bernard pass which only opened that month due to late snow where we parked up and walked across the border into Italy for a snack and nice coffee, strange rules in that part of the country about how high your hedge can be and when and when you cant cut your grass, also the kids have to learn English, German and French at school. looking forward to the German part of the trip.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Liking the hedge rule - not sure about the grass cutting though!

[@geoffreyhammett7038]

Great vid, especially as it’s a miserable day in the UK! 👍🤦‍♂️🤣

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it

[@Themotograndpa]

Wow what stunning view and roads !!! The hotel look great I presume that was carol in the pool keep up the great vids both of you👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Will do - thanks for watching!

[@jag1970s]

I need more alp in my life. Also, well done for having matching helmets. What I mean by that might not be immediately obvious - personally it is neither here nor there to me if you have matching helmets or not, but my daughter (my regular back warmer) is extremely concerned about the Problem of Matching Helmets. Apparently, if we had matching helmets, that would suggest we might have bought them at the same time. This would be unthinkably embarrassing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not only do we have matching helmets but very similar looking boots (we both wear Daytona) and very similar looking Rukka Jackets!! Gotta match if you're two up - in time your daughter will learn the truly important things in life....

[@erikwoodward3788]

Thank you for the adventure videos. I like being able to ride thru someone's eyes places I might not get to see in person. Don't be afraid to let the camera roll in nice places like that. I noticed you only film when you're talking. If you let the camera keep going, it gives the video more rhythm like you're there on the bike riding thru the great scenery.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Noted Erik!

[@philiplindley7384]

When I was driving lorries, if you crossed Switzerland in less than 2 hours(?can't remember the number) you would get a speeding ticket on exit despite the tacho proving otherwise. It was easily possible, Italy to France, so you had to stop and buy expensive snacks. Hmmm??

[@madjc0202]

Makes me want to go ....now 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too!!

[@faraway5828]

Sion is really French speaking - the Canton though, is split. It's Vallais in French and Wallis when you go up the road towards Zermatt. Years ago we stopped for petrol somewhere between Martigny (at the foot of the valley) and Zermatt. The petrol station was German speaking, the café 50 metres before it was French. My cousins live a few miles away, and happily mix English, French and Schweiz deutsch in the same sentence.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wild isn't it....

[@ianseddon9347]

Just like all your other travel series, I want the films to go on and on as I look out of the window at a rainy November dawn. I’ve never thought of owning a Wing…. but you’ve got me 🤔 thinking… thanks Flyers. By the way if you pass that way again, the prettiest lake thereabouts is Lake Orta, very well worth the diversion, so much less busy and stylish without being flashy…

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the recommendation Ian, next time!

[@911aircooled5]

Riding thru my brothers area, last night they had 40cm snow and photo's I can't share on YT unfortunately, but V speccie. Sion wine (and the wine centre) is fantastic! Swiss airbase there too, F/A18 based there. Another great upload. Cheers

[@pureblood2020]

Ha, gravel & a Goldwing. I know it well. 🤣

[@grahamhigby4372]

Loving twits! Looking forward to a more comprehensive review of the Aoocci C3

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming as a bonus video on Friday - then I'll shut up about it!

[@grahamhigby4372]

@TheMissendenFlyer Looking forward to it as I am looking for some form of navigation but nothing too big so for me personally I will be comparing to the Beeline and as you own both it would be great to hear your views on both. Regards Graham

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...so much better than a Beeline - and cheaper too!

[@greengreenie55]

Tunnels are fun if you've got a loud pipe BUT, in my opinion/experience, loud pipes aren't much fun when touring. Some stunning scenery and roads.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed....

[@alanprice9938]

Just makes us wanna be there. We’re staying in Lugano next month, on our way to Heidelberg, doing the route up via Como etc. unfortunately mostly tunnels at this time of the year. As for bridges, there’s a fun one in Liechtenstein where you can stand with one foot in Switzerland, but it’s not a very high bridge. A good route to get your foot down in four or five countries within the space of 15 minutes. If I had my way I’d be doing it every day 😃

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one Alan!

[@petersheppard6085]

Used to love Italy.....great place to visit...not sure I could have lived there though...lol

[@AManAstray]

Another great scenic video Andy. It's interesting we both had the same opinion on the quality of roads between Italy and Switzerland. That descent to the hotel looked interesting... given how action cameras flatten the view...it still looked bloody steep 😮. Oh...btw. Mrs Flyer is always right 😊 Thx G

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you appreciate how terrified I actually was riding down there!!!

[@esrider7765]

My favorite lake in europe, been going there for 55 years or so.

[@Banditmanuk]

I remember watching Chris from 44 teeth on KZbin going a little too fast in Switzerland. It's a reminder to never get caught speeding over there! Great view from that Italian hotel room. Where were all the other guests?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No idea!