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 👍

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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

[@ianhalliwell8604]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@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 !

[@davidharris4789]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That was my intent!

[@GreyBeardOnTwoWheels]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@lutchenko]

The Goldwing sounds so smooth

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It feels smooth too!

[@johnalbone3372]

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

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

Missendenflyer on a extended bombing run with his Honda stratofortress

[@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!

[@jumaklap]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@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 👍

[@delwilliams9042]

In my opinion, this is your best tour series

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you! It was certainly one of the more enjoyable ones from my point of view...

[@johnalbone3372]

Great tour keep up the good work

[@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!

[@flexywing]

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

[@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

[@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 🙏🏻

[@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.....

[@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.

[@123rtheo]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@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

[@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!

[@cpuuk]

Wow, that hotel is well-placed!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Biggles83]

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

[@WheelieGoodTV]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

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

[@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!

[@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??

[@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!

[@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….

[@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)

[@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!

[@Vanu-i4o]

This is the bike GS riders should actually be buying, cause this is about as much off roading as I've seen any of them do lol.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

As a non off roading GS rider myself I agree! The perfect two up touring machine…

[@johnthynne3265]

Bellissimo. Thank you Flyers.

[@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😀

[@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!

[@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!

[@laikatravels]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Same here

[@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

[@tony-yp6qk]

Lovely view Another great video has always andy and carol 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@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!

[@petersheppard6085]

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

[@grantwise8466]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@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!

[@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....

[@rudibresseleers6549]

great trip to watch👊👊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@esrider7765]

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

[@oddjob4877]

Love the videos but can i suggest just one improvement?…..if you could show a map of where you are travelling at the start of the video, it would really help visualise where you are riding. Great channel. ❤

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I do try and show maps - it's not easy to show one at the start of the video because at the time of filming I don't know where each video is going to start and stop - I don't film one video per day for example (it would work if I always started first thing in the day Noraly style) - point taken though.

[@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....

[@geoffreyhammett7038]

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

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it

[@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?....

[@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!

[@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!

[@madjc0202]

Makes me want to go ....now 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too!!

[@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!

[@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...

[@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

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

of course Carol was right! Do you prefer this style of touring cf with a group great days riding

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Pros and Cons with each - in truth I like both ways of doing it....hence mixing it up.

[@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.....

[@williamsouthworth5275]

Mind the Pothole'y, Ha ha! Pretty scenery.

[@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!

[@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!

[@keitht3055]

What is that strange object up in the sky? Oh yeah, it's the Sun😎. I for one am really enjoying you trip👍🏍. Keep up the good work. By the way, is it true that you quite like a bridge or two🤣?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I do as it happens, don’t know if I’ve mentioned it?

[@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!!!

[@gopinathrajeevify]

How is that insta 360 mounted. Please can you share the details of the attachment?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's on a selfie stick attached to a sticky helmet mount n the fairing.

[@neilcarrington5137]

Hi Andy . I have the same bike as you and regularly do The Simplon Pass. The bridge you rode over is The Ganderwald . When you got the Goldwing , you tried an aftermarket Sat Nav. I’ve fitted a Garmin Zumo XT to mine . I love it but aesthetically it’s a bit of an add on . How are you getting on with the original Sat Nav on the bike ? I didn’t take to it at all , very slow in operation. Does it grow on you ? Thanks in advance, Neil .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well as you may notice on this trip I'm using Apple Carplay so the nav you see is mostly Google maps and it's as fast as you like (I also sometimes use Apple maps or Waze) - I find Apple Carplay is the way to go, I quickly abandoned the add on GPS because it was no better than the built in Honda one.

[@southwest.streetwin]

It must be nice for your kids to see their parents enjoying life, mine were boring as hell lol 👊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@medler2110]

Or spending their inheritance, 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

yes the plan is for there to be nothing left to inherit!

[@johnalbone3372]

The sharpest and steepest hairpin I've ever done on my bike is on the entrance road to the Hotel Limone in the town of Limone Lake Garda

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It must have been sharp if you remember the exact one!

[@u7j47fr]

Did you really miss the Simplon Eagle ? This pass is more a highway crossing a mountain the only remarkable place is the top with that Eagle monument nearby.

[@pauledwards1807]

Very enjoyable of the mountains in Italy, did you go for a swim in the lake, or was it to cccc Freezing!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Mrs Flyer went in - I stood guard on the beach just incase of a shark attack or similar.....

[@lewisbarnes4799]

love this Video, What's it like with such a Large heavy Bike 2 up going so slow on those tight corners, I reckon your GS would have been a better choice ? I would love to ride mine there, But being an Aussie I would need a full kit out of warm weather gear, As here I ride with a Summer vented jacket and just Kevlar jeans 90 percent of the time 😁

[@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.

[@amduser86]

in sion they actually speak french. only at the end of the vally they speak german. don't know if you can call that even german, because it is more or less the only swiss accent i do not really understand.

[@robbikebob]

With all those passes, when the weather's bad do they have to send out Gandalf??

[@slyfox186]

Lovely scenery, why can't we have smooth roads like that in the uk?

[@peterdane9138]

Switzerland is good for riding but boy is it expensive. Sweeping statement I have found the Swiss to be unhelpful.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it is expensive but it sure is gorgeous! We found the people to be very pleasant….

[@johnwust9230]

I agree, unhelpful whenever they get the opportunity.

[@dougmacpherson2610]

Do you use Sport Mode on the passes?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sometimes - mostly for overtakes and occasionally on the hairpins where it tends to hold lower gears for longer….

[@s.k.y_kitty3godward850]

Need to pull throttle harder southern softie,from Yorkshireman, lives Dallas Fortworth TX , need to do tail of dragon 🐉 North Carolina lol , that mind blowing

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the advice....

[@allanmason7544]

great vid again both what did you clean the screen with andy it was mint

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Just a micro fibre cloth and some Perspex screen cleaner I keep on the bike….comes up well doesn’t it!

[@YorkshirePeacocks]

Hotel Paradiso? Hope its better than the one rick mayal and Ade Edmondson ran!

[@ronnielee8238]

Ive always loved the look and feel of the modern gold wing but they are too heavy for my knees and ive always been afraid of owning one for that reason.

[@antonoat]

There is forward and revers gears, low centre of gravity and well balanced, not much ‘knee’ effort required really! 😀🏍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I agree with Antonoat!

[@luckyphil6486]

How’s the wing holding up Andy ? Mine went back in June . I’m back on a couple of kwaks these days . Last time I toured Europe was in 2019 ( apart from WW2 stuff in May this year). Always looks inviting when you see people touring 😁👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

As you can see the Wing is just fabulous - I love it more and more every time I ride it!

[@maheshdigiatals-vj6rg]

really i enjoyed it alot .next tour .plz plz take the harley davidson motocycle.THIS IS FROM INDIA.THANKYOU.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not when I have a perfectly good Gold Wing in the garage!

[@johns2028]

This is great! Loved the ride and the commentary. Spectacular views. Please keep these videos coming, these are my favorite to watch! Glad Mrs Flyer got in a swim as well 1. Are you using the native Nav or nav from your phone? 2. Are you having the DCT do all the shifting or are you occasionally using the paddles on the steep stuff? Thanks again Andy, great video! John

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

1. I'm using Apple Carplay on the bike to use Google maps for Nav most of the time (I also use Waze and occassionally the Honda native satnav) 2. I don't think I've ever used the paddles! ....I just let the DCT do it's thing.

[@johns2028]

Excellent. I too just let the DCT work, it's the most amazing thing to have on a motorcycle!

[@_Archambaud]

👍

[@jimn7788]

Ey up TMF, Just stopped by to say that coffee looked like Bovril bud ?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh gawd no,hate that stuff.....

[@GoingsoloinFrance]

Is this filmed on a GoPro? It's crystal clear and the scenery is amazing. :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No I dumped GoPro a while back - I now use DJI Cameras.

[@eivinherfindal6658]

No cat swing on bathroom 😅

[@boblynch7535]

How long have you been married? It’s an absolute given that my wife is always right!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

27 years married, together for 34 years!

[@mihapergar]

6:39 There is no way this is Matterhorn.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I stand corrected then!

[@justsomeguy6474]

There is a tic in the audio. I've heard it before in other videos.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry about that….im no audio expert!

[@Dogatemyhomework927]

It’s always hard for me to tell if it’s uphill or down on film. Anybody else?