Episode 1: Leaving Anchorage - Alaska and Canada by BMW R1250 GS 4K

[@WoodysGamertag]

"I'm not sure what the priorities are here". 1 The car that gets there first has priority, so it was you. 2 In the event of a tie, the car to your right has priority.

[@karlosh9286]

Top priorities are "keep it rubber side down" , and "don't hit anything" !

[@paulyflyer8154]

This was such a great surprise to wake up to! Can't wait to watch this adventure unfold at the breakfast table over the next few weeks. Good luck both! 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@johnmichaeldorienjohn467]

What an amazing trip! Thank you for bringing us along, what wonderful scenery!

[@LambChopRides]

Brilliant Andy going to be epic this one! 👏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure is!

[@Bearded.Wonder]

Oh, this will be fun! Looking forward to having you nice folks in the US of A. Enjoy!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@thor8640]

Sounds like you guys embarked on an EPIC tour - hope you guys enjoyed it tremendously. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - it's an amazing place to ride and this tour just gets better and better.....stay tuned!

[@LXDDLE10]

Welcome to "the states". You are going to have a great time. I've been watching Itchy Boots who was heading north in the early summer. Her videos are several weeks behind. The current videos have her in Canada headed to Alaska. Have fun, stay safe and remember to ride on the right. 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Will do Alex!

[@SenseiEpu]

Another awesome journey to enjoy vicariously. You and Itchy Boots are just spoiling us viewers! Many thanks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow - thank you!

[@carlton683]

Absolutely fabulous Andy and carol can’t wait for the next episode ride safe and enjoy,thanks for taking us along 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure - thanks for watching and for stopping by!

[@davemazurek7727]

Flyer, Really enjoying the tour. Thanks for taking us along! No doubt it adds a lot of potential anxiety and much more to worry about. But its great! Great to see Mrs. Flyer along too...she's 'cute as a button'. Been through #9 and looking fwd to the rest as I know it just gets better. Thanks again

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Dave!

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Looking forward to this series and guessing at the route you will take through Canada. As a native resident of BC and Alberta I know your tour will indeed be "epic". Kind regards.🇨🇦

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

Agreed. 🇨🇦

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Wow, great trip and what a super series this is going to be folks. That’s the sort of stuff us bikers dream of and never underestimate how lucky you are to have Carol sharing your passion too because my Mrs would never get on a bike. Safe travels.🏍🇮🇪

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nor would Carole until a couple of years ago!

[@ShadowridgeTRD]

I want to take my wife and son to Alaska some day. This is absolutely beautiful and helpful.

[@anthonyward1698]

I like your tour videos with Mrs. Flyer, as she has always comes across as knowledgable and good humoured. Could we hear more from her, as she adds another dimension to your excellent narration on your tour vlogs. 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Anthony - she will be appearing from time to time don't worry.....

[@Bashe1965]

Welcome back to the US god bless your trip!!!

[@andrewvickers4487]

I'm so glad you made this trip as it's always been right at the top of my bucket list. Looking forward to watching right the way through. Sounds like all went well so congrats and cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You've got a lot of watching to do!

[@kimw200blaze4]

Congratulations on going out, and getting out of the comfort zone, and having a real life experience that you'll never forget.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it! Stay tuned - loads more to come!

[@plymouthjanner8940]

WOW! Absolutely amazing and with a history lesson of the area. Not in the slightest bit jealous 🙃

[@palantir135]

Can’t wait to see more. Same latitude as the south of Norway. I had the same kind of foggy weather there in late July. I even had snow in mid summer there; so 🥶🥶. The polar circle is further away than you think. About a two days ride I guess with those speeds. Great surroundings. A lot more trees than in the mountain part of Norway.

[@Tarukai788]

Another channel with a trip through Alaska and more? You’re giving my wanderlust quite a bit of kindling here and I’m quite excited for it! Looking forward to the rest!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - it's an amazing place to ride and this tour just gets better and better.....stay tuned!

[@volksmania114]

Another great start to what looks to be an amazing tour, can't wait to see more.

[@hurelllucieer6225]

Haven't done Alaska but the Yukon is amazing. So much to see and do in Canada. Drove through the Rockies in Alberta in a car, would love to do it on a bike.

[@richardgitz2264]

Love your approach to this adventure and the accompanying wit displayed by yourself & the Mrs. Ride on!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Richard

[@allanmason7544]

just watched ep1 looking forward to the rest thank you both

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@letsgoldwingit]

Just found your series here, looking forward to every day, thanks for sharing:)

[@sootylum]

Superb looking forward to the rest of the videos. Thanks for all your work and time putting these trips and videos together.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@14biscuits]

"Slow? What's on the other side, fast?" made me chuckle more than it probably deserved 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I thought it was quite fun too!

[@YarekBalear]

What a dream journey to head out on! Looking forward to the series.

[@wltrlg]

Oh wow did not see this coming, excellent!! Safe travels folks!

[@BlackThor15]

Awesome adventure, well done you two and thanks for sharing! Safe ride! 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertharris5453]

Outstanding, love these trips. “Go West young man.”

[@jimgross2058]

I did this tour in 2018 and am eagerly anticipating the rest of the series. I have taken 5 tours with Motorrad-Tours (Norway in 2017) and highly recommend them.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes - the best organised tours I’ve been on by far….

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ooooo this is EPIC!!!!!!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure is Freddie, our best trip to date I reckon....gets better and better this one....hope you and Monika are well?

[@leemarples3526]

Living the dream Mr & Mrs TMF, looking forward to this series..

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’m looking forward to watching it!

[@KeithO29]

I live only 45 mins from the US border. I love to ride in the US. Last month, first time since covid, i was down there riding the smokie mountains. A long way from my home town of Bolton. Enjoy the trip and watch out for wildlife.

[@graham530]

Ha ha love the message at the first few seconds ! Yes I had to learn to capture it ! Playback speed slow as poss and pause skills come to play ! Good skills Can’t believe you had to post that .. Some people right !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Exactly - thanks for reading them!

[@richedwards4651]

Just completed the same trip, I know how epic your journey is, every day 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great isn't it....

[@gdfggggg]

You’re lucky you got the bike you wanted. I did a tour of the west coast, I ordered a Jeep Cherokee but ended up with a crappy Buick. LA, SanDiego, all the way up to Seattle then home. Good times though. That was in my mid twenties, forties now. I’ve lost my confidence a bit after dealing with anxiety issues especially after the stupid lockdown 😤. I love your channel and the legend that is Freddie Dobbs. I long to get my confidence back to be able to do stuff like you guys. Keep up the good work 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@dennisbowskill3706]

Amazing Video Mr Flayer on your tour of Alaska and Canada. What great scenic views of the mountains and river as well. I would be stopping very ten minutes to take pictures of these amazing views. The BWM is a great choose of motorbike. Had to smile has was think about Itchy boots and her road trip and you mention her in video. It’s a place a loved to go one day. I have been to Canada once only for two day I played in a R&B festival. I look forward to next video soon.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Dennis - next video coming on Saturday….

[@jeffday777]

Great to have you in North America! My riding area is Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, so I hope to you have a great time and discover some fun rides to tell us about. Cheers, Jeff

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You will recognise much of our route then Jeff!

[@threechorder]

Oh, hey... I didn't know you were in town! Thanks for visiting Alaska!

[@johnasbury9915]

Scenic Overload is a real thing. My riding buddy and I completed all of the western US to complete the Lower 48 last year. You’re spot on about all of the incredibly diverse topography here in the US. Hope you have a wonderful tour. Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down man!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks John...what a country eh!?

[@patrickdavis7815]

great to see you guys in the US...Have a blast and I look forward to your trip...

[@gzk6nk]

Brilliant! I didn't get my bike licence 'till I was 50 (23 years ago) persuaded to do it by flying mates who were also bikers (the two interests often go together as you of course know). I signed up for a Motorrad Tour after just a year and a bit of motorcycling - Spain & Morocco! I explained to the tour organiser that I was pretty inexperienced but they said I'd be fine - and I was! By then I'd been through a VFR and a Blackbird (neither of which gelled with me) and had a 4 year old R1150GS, which I found suited me well except it was a tad tall for my 29" inside leg (this was before the days of lowered GS availability). I had an absolute whale of a time! I loved it! Your 'ride on the right' sticker looks a tad inconspicuous,. Coming off the ferry at Santander an experienced member of our group on discovering I'd never ridden on the right before took one of the white sticky tape labels the ferry company stick on your bike, tore off a 2-inch length, and stuck it on the RH side of my windscreen, folded round so it was stuck front and back of the screen, and always in my line of sight. "Keep the edge of the road on that side" he instructed. That tape did its job a couple of times on that trip. We gelled into a group of 30 or so mates on the 3.5 week epic, and met up for weekend rides after that holiday such was the camaraderie. I even took some of them for aerobatic experiences in our Chipmunk! Later, I did another Motorrad trip to the Italian Lakes with many of the mates who I did Morocco with. Not quite as much an adventure as the Sahara, but fabulous fun none the less, especially the Stelvio and other Alpine and Dolomite passes. Our tour leader to Morocco was absolutely superb; the one to Italy less so. I usually rode with a couple of more experienced bikers, but in these days of universal sat navs I might have risked some solo riding. I shall watch the rest of this series with interest! But to this day (although Motorrad make it easy by booking all ferries and hotels) I still find it amazing that I rode my bike from home in Cheshire to the Sahara desert and back.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes that's like I did with the Arctic tour - brilliantly organised these Motorrad trips....makes it easy for mere mortals like us to do this type of thing....

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Enjoy your travels...can't wait to see it all...heading to Alaska in 2024...can't wait!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You'll have a blast!

[@tsav6952]

What a spectacular trip! I have to check this tour out myself! Cheers!

[@mikemerrill175]

NW USA motorbiking routes are epic. You’ll love it. Looking forward to following this adventure.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - it's an amazing place to ride and this tour just gets better and better.....stay tuned!

[@nokneedownian8521]

What an amazing trip I can't wait to enjoy the journey with you guys

[@4tech69]

You're really gonna see some incredible riding. Enjoy it!

[@gregmatty6393]

Really enjoying this first episode. Rest assured, every US spec GS that you can actually buy comes with what BMW calls the “premium” package. It basically converts the bike from the stripped down model you rode into a bike that is probably indistinguishable from your TE version. I am surprised BMW had such a basic bike for a rental? A bike with no cruise, proper sat-nav integration, ESA, etc. doesn’t make a very good impression and won’t help BMW sell many bikes. And I can appreciate your comment about over-engineering in America. As an American who personifies that, I’ll tell you why I think you see so much of that. It basically comes down to many of us Americans wanting to “be prepared” for any contingency. Sure you don't utilize the towing capability of big truck every day but it is nice to have that capability should you need it. It is like having a big powerful touring bike with may more power and utility than you NEED to tour whereas a 650 twin will get the job done just as well but is is nice to have all that extra of everything you could possibly need. Looking forward to your next installment.

[@Axr24have]

Yes, I’ve been following itchy boots. Welcome to North America. I live in BC (Vancouver island in the SW of the province) and I will follow your channel while you travel. 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Awesome! Thank you - welcome along!

[@Darryl1982]

I'm going to enjoy your videos even more now Mr Flyer. I passed my mod 2 today and will be starting my 'big bike' adventures with a XJ6-N.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fantastic - congratulations Darryl!

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Looking forward to this tour series, especially as I've just got back from a mammoth trip around Norway.

[@kiwicanuck5459]

I live in British Columbia, hope you enjoy the beautiful roads and views.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Is it possible not too?

[@lasttraintovegas7189]

Very nice video thanks 👍 hope you guys had a great time

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure did!

[@LeeHollingworth]

Great to see you on tour again Andy. Looking forward to the rest of the adventure.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Lee - loads more to come.....next Episode on Saturday.....

[@jerhughes500]

I’ve lived on Vancouver island since 2006 and whenever I take the ferry to Vancouver I’m always amazed at how big the scenery is. Great first episode and can’t wait to see the rest. Whetting my appetite nicely as I’ll be back in 🇨🇦 by the end of the month and getting my 1984 Yamaha XJ750 out of storage. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@andrewhamilton-gill]

What a start to my day! Didn’t expect a quick trip to Alaska before my first cuppa…it was a wonderful way to wake up.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Happy to surprise!

[@craigmayall7513]

Great to see you guys back at it again. Also enjoyed the factual and historical tidbits, an interesting addition.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - it's an amazing place to ride and this tour just gets better and better.....stay tuned!

[@zweispurmopped]

Help my erse, those landscape pictures were fantastic! 😳🤗

[@brucekendall52]

Look forward to the rest of your trip.Can't believe the tour operators supply a BMW GS with no Cruise Control,absurd.Safe riding.Cheers.

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Andy and Mrs flyer. Great start to a new series of adventure. we will have to call you itchy gloves going forward

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

2 pairs of course....(BTW and not wishing to take anything away from Noraly's amazing and well deserved success, I was at this waaaay before she was!)....

[@stevenholton438]

Awesome trip! As an expat and Alaskan I thank you sincerely! I'm excited for the whole saga now!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That’s good to hear Steven!

[@BillReitz]

As I said to Itchy Boots a few episodes ago... Welcome to the good old U S of A !! It will be fun watching her travel north while you travel south. I imagine she was in the area a long time before you and the missus though. Safe & happy travels !!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

We passed within 10 days of each other....

[@MarkATaylor]

Fabulous itinerary, living the life Mr and Mrs Flyer, inspirational. Looking forward to following this tour 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - next episode live tomorrow!

[@dankorolyk5917]

Looks like it’s going to be a brilliant adventure,can’t wait to see the next episode!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned Dan - coming on Saturday....

[@ericlips2420]

Nice trip, I say! Enjoy the roads and the scenery. Packing must have been a challenge.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes and no - we had a support vehicle travelling with out large bags so it was all very civilised....

[@chilly243]

Going to be epic. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@forgit4562]

and we are off. Looking forward to this series. Goal is to do something similar at some point

[@Jagshemasher]

That's a fabulous route . . . .done quite a bit of it although not all at once . . .and not on a bike

[@ThatBikerGedi]

Amazing! You've been an inspiration for my travels for years now haha

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fabulous - thats great to hear!

[@JBond73]

Wow! Just wow! Not jealous at all what an amazing video. Looking forward to the rest of the tour. Ride safe. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - it's an amazing place to ride and this tour just gets better and better.....stay tuned!

[@Richard-pe4cx]

stunning scenery

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It is indeed Richard....

[@jbuckley2546]

Contiguous. Your vocabulary is another good reason for enjoying the channel.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much - not a word I use often!

[@rongraham59]

Brilliant Andy, look forward to watching more.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Ron....

[@cpuuk]

Ah, been waiting for this to drop- ta very much.

[@chewie8]

Canada is on my list to tour, looking forward to your videos.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It’s an incredible country to ride in - thanks for watching!

[@howardrathbone2120]

Hi, we toured Yugoslavia in the late 80’s with Bike & Sun Tours in the uk on my Z1000 ELR, exactly the same setup, really enjoyed going places without getting lost!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes there is a lot to be said for touring with people that have been there and done it before isn't there....

[@graemeshaw9716]

Fantastic. Looking forward to watching this series. Many thanks Andy and Carol👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure Graeme - this one is epic!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Great ride. Looks wonderfully beautiful. You never know what you are going to get when your mind starts wondering on a bike: "The Compare and Contrast of Toilet Doors, UK vs US..." LoL

[@tommyb6422]

This series is gonna be amazing! Subbed!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome along Tommy!

[@tx50]

Great traveling vid as always! Thank you! Looking forward for the next episodes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching! Next episode posted tomorrow...

[@davexs]

No cruise control...... Sure is a stunning part of the world. Nice teaser video of things to come.......Cheers TMF's

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Well, I've started, as you told me too....................pretty bloody beautiful.....onto No2 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Laurie - stick with it!

[@lauriebloggs8391]

@@TheMissendenFlyer No worries!!!

[@tomasz106]

Awesome adventure! On my list

[@roviwoteap2375]

Looking forward to this series. Magic 👍😀

[@mybikegarage1040]

The gap in the doors in the rest rooms is to allow the stankie air to flow out of the stall. It is also for cleaning the floor with a wet mop and not stain the door with mop water. Also to get access to a person in trouble if the door is locked.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Glad to have you both back over here in the States! Alaska is on my 2023 list to ride.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You gotta do it - amazing place to ride.....

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I have five more days until I’m retired. I can’t see any reason that Alaska won’t happen next year. We’ve been looking to retire (once she retires in a few years) from California to Alaska. I’ll call it a scouting trip. 😁

[@pierremartin9048]

Yakima Valley along the train track, walla walla, great riding in Idaho, Portland etc.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned and you'll see some of it!

[@mikaellindroos1594]

Ouh back on the bike again. Good ride for you.

[@colmanmurphy963]

Looking forward to following your travels in Alaska .

[@gcrockford8191]

Spent some time in Canada back in my Army days. Spent 5 days R&R driving through Montana to Yellow stone park, back up via the Glacier park (lots of Brown bears around at the time) had a great time Oh! and saw Old Faithfull. Looking forward to the rest of these

[@robcig]

Stunning countryside mate, great to see your better half riding with you. Also, interesting to note the “ride on right” sticker. Coming from Australia, I know sometimes you zone out and end up on the left hand side of the road. Especially when exiting a petrol station.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Exactly right! Especially if there is no other traffic about for reference....

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

Wow welcome to west coast,looking forward to the vids. 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦

[@keithstewart1979]

Welcome to the USA! This should be a good series, looking forward to it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that!

[@templent9431]

Having done the trip you're doing (I did it in 2018) I can safely say, it's up there with a ten out of ten marks. Simply amazing!!!. The Canadian Rockies are out of this world. You'll have a fantastic time. Looking forwards to watching this one. We went down as far as LA.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@defdaz]

How cool!!! My wife's been to Alaska more times than I've had hot dinners but she still gets excited about going. Amazing place.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Incredible part of the world....have you been?

[@docgreen4934]

Fab and really looking forward to the series Andy. Yours aye, Alan

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Alan!

[@fazerdude1965]

“Smokies” , brilliant, that cracked me up 😂 Great video as always 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BC-sk9xo]

KZbin was invented for this. Great content - looking forward to the series 🇬🇧

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you! Next episode on Wednesday….