Episode 1. Let the Journey Begin...

[@jimwhitfield184]

I love it!! I'm 75. I still ride. And I can totally relate. Big thumbs up!! Also looking forward to your episodes.

[@georgemoore7196]

There is nothing better than coming across an overland motorcycle blog in the earliest days of it! Look forward to following your adventure.

[@jamesfleming7746]

Get in Im 57 and just got back from an 8 month bike adventure from Vancouver to Panama. Total respect to you!

[@BlackThor15]

Just subscribed to your channel to watch this amazing trip and your very inspiring journey to everyone that is considering to get out there on the road!! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@russellsprout2223]

Glasgow to Portsmouth in one hit - are you mad!? Brilliant video. Well done, that man. Atb.

[@stevenhirons8269]

Great to see so much positive input. I did a similar ride in June this year, I landed in Cherbourg and rode down to the south of Spain, solo age 67. Found it a little lonely from time to time and I was becoming more and more ill. After 3 weeks in the saddle I made it home and straight to hospital, multiple blood clots on my lungs and pneumonia....just new I wasn't well.......lol😅 on the mend still...enjoy the ride brother.

[@manfrombkk]

Good for You !!! Itchy boots would be proud of you, for starting your adventure

[@Gasthauz]

I am 64 and I can totally understand you. Way to go! I have done solo journeys to Russia, Turkey, Marocco… This summer I went to Tunisia. I get that feeling of freedom and adventure looking at this. I will follow with interest!

[@onemanonebike8514]

Too true, mate. Tunisia is also on my wish list. Just a shame I can’t get through Algeria. Maybe one day….

[@bigjoe4020]

G'day mate, Joe here from Australia. Just came across your channel somehow and decided to watch this one. It looks like I am similar vintage to you and its great to see that your are free camping. Love doing that too mainly because its leaves more money in the kitty for beers and steak :) Anyhow, subscribed to watch the rest of the journey. Don't know if this is real time, but if it is I wish you a good trip. Incidentally I am going on a little short road trip myself starting tom. Cheers Joe

[@fernandobazo6369]

Howdy from Texas and from a fellow rider…….good video and keep the adventure going!!!

[@brianconnelly7823]

Me and my mates did that ferry both ways in the summer, I'd definitely recommend paying for the commodore lounge if they have places. You get food and soft drinks all day plus wine etc. Worked out much cheaper than pay-as-you-go in my opinion and you have a nice view up the front of the ship.

[@leechurchman8515]

No film crew? No back up vehicles?? Just one man, one bike ? Fantastic 👍 really enjoyed the journey so far, looking forward to seeing more, ride safe and enjoy 👍

[@michaelfraser5723]

he has support, green screen and a paramedic on speed dial

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@michaelfraser5723 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

You've never watched "Itchy Boot" or on her way, or on her bike. Women riders by themselves doing it all themselves. WOMEN!!! DUH. No big deal.

[@uncleremus8443]

Only watched this 1st episode instant subbed!!! great stuff love a bit of solo travel thnx for taking the time and effort to edit and post. We are of similar age group but the thirst/need of travel/camping never leaves us !!. Enjoy.

[@nobuohanda8282]

Congratulation for your journey starting, man. I'm also riding Suzuki V-strom 650 same as you. I'm now 69 years old. You looks like my generation or little bit younger. I'm very happy to start watching your adventure KZbin video. Take care and have a good trip.

[@steverussell9340]

Congratulations brother! This is the exact trip I intended to take but at age 67 talked myself out of it.Riding solo was too intimidating However you have given me the inspiration to pursue this next year. Looking forward to more travelogue.

[@jamesfleming7746]

I met Jurgan from Germany in Baja and travelled with him for a week. He was 74 and going to Ushuia. A total inspiration! You've still got at least 7 years left!! Keep going and most importantly have fun !!

[@nealeburgess6756]

@@jamesfleming7746 Hi James, if you are fit and not in a hurry you can do it. I am 68 and have done two long trips this year. The longest was about 5,500 miles and was 4 weeks. From Costa Del Sol, Spain (where I live) through Spain and France to Cherbourg. Then ferry to Poole followed by journey to Airdrie, near Glasgow, Scotland. Then a similar journey home. I did a few 400 mile days, but also had longer stopovers, (2 nights in Madrid, 7 nights in Biarritz, 10 nights in Airdrie). All this on my 35 year old BMW K75. Before covid I did several trips to Morocco on the same bike, including to Merzouga (Sahara desert) and accross the top of the High Atlas mountains. Enjoy your biking!

[@patwatters8205]

You,re never too old Steve.Myself and my friend have been biking all over Europe from Ireland for the last 10 years,I,m nearly 68,my friend Frank nearly 76,Spain and Portugal again next year.....The only difference this time, owing to hip pain I have changed from a V-strom to a Piaggio mp3..It will be my first trip abroad on it......Go for it Steve....

[@martin9756]

Steve, age should only be a number! My wife and I, (both in our 70's) purchased a new BMW GSA in March this year and rode from Sheffield to Tetouan (Africa) in June this year - our first ever tour on a bike and have eaten out on the experience(s) ever since. There's nothing to go wrong and if it does it can always be put right. Just go for it and live life 😊

[@yakari7983]

You guys are amazing. Wtf am I waiting for

[@girlinagale]

Last time on a ferry I spent hours watching the CCTV of dogs in they're transport cages. Compulsive watching.

[@6060don]

We remember riding off the ferry at Portsmouth we went to a B&B and spent the evening there. It took a bit to adjust to riding on left as we are from Canada. It was a wonderful part of our trip to Europe. The trip from Bilboa had been excellent. Thanks for sharing I will never forget the roundabout under the Freeway.

[@taffyddu]

Superb, I went from Stirling to Portsmouth, then the ferry to Bilbao, a few years ago, solo. Met a guy on the ferry, asked if he fancied some company, he was delighted, so we rode to Madrid, took a hotel for the night then on to Fuengirola the following day. So this video brought back some great memories. Look out for radio blocking transmissions from military and other sources folks, it stops the signal from your key fob getting to your bike, and you can't start it !

[@conordoherty-lh6bz]

Fantastic- Really looking forward to seeing how your inspiring trip goes. Enjoy - Thanks.

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Subbed! We visited the Picos september 2022 and used the ferry also. Great journey!

[@crazybearmotorcycletouring]

Great video, thx for sharing

[@alanalan3290]

Been following your travels on fb Suzuki Vstrom Owners UK and pleased I have found your youtube channel. I have liked and subscribed to your channel and look forward to following your progress as Morocco is a country I have wanted to visit for the last 20 years but never managed it yet and I'm also a fellow Vstrom owner but mine is a lowly 650XT 👍

[@bmar400]

Nice work! I’ll be following this one closely, reminds me of the classic KZbin days 🙌🏻 BM

[@tambotambo10]

Just found your You tube page. Look forward to following you on you adventures. By the way it's cold in Edinburgh. Good luck to you.

[@PersianMotorcycle]

thank you for sharing such a fantastic video Ian, I wish I could go to Spain someday soon, I was so surprised you rode from Glasgow to the south well done to you

[@andrewmason2879]

Hi mate thanks for sharing your journey. Why not you only live once what a exciting journey your on just getting on your bike and just riding and exploring with all the time in the world I envy you. Looking forward to your videos stay safe ride safe and ENJOY 👍👍👍

[@martin9756]

Ian, super video - your detail and commentary is spot on. Well done and ThankYou. Will be looking out for more from you👍

[@richardjohnson3463]

Good man! Looking forward to following your journey, ride safe, subscribed 👍

[@TheBro_UK-yw2gu]

On my bucket list to do a tour - must do it before I reach 60.

[@julioMarianiGuerreiro]

Save ride ...... will be following you in ur trip.

[@brisprott2451]

Looking forward to this adventure. Takes some guts to travel on your own. Surprised you didn't use the Plymouth Ferry which is only one night crossing and not that much further than Portsmouth from Helensburgh. Good luck for the upcoming trip

[@gazmoto]

I don’t think he’s in any rush 😂👍

[@andrewewan624]

REAL adventure..no fancy back up crew / van etc Stay safe..and looking forward to seeing your videos

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Great views and a wonderful journey. Best wishes from germany

[@tonyireland1434]

Fair play, good man and keep her lit, I've been planning a trip to Morocco myself from Ireland, putting it on the long finger, I'm 61 now if im going to do it i may just get it done. Well done to you.

[@onemanonebike8514]

Don’t think about it - DO IT. If I can do it, anyone can.

[@noelbowerman1562]

A great first vlog ,I've subscribed ,so now there is 2 of us.

[@GetItOn1]

Very nice video Ian! Morocco is a very nice ride! 🇲🇦 Really looking forward to joining you in your upcoming journey 👍Stay Safe and enjoy!

[@nealeburgess6756]

Hi Gary, if you are fit and not in a hurry you can do it. I am 68 and have done two long trips this year. The longest was about 5,500 miles and was 4 weeks. From Costa Del Sol, Spain (where I live) through Spain and France to Cherbourg. Then ferry to Poole followed by journey to Airdrie, near Glasgow, Scotland. Then a similar journey home. I did a few 400 mile days, but also had longer stopovers, (2 nights in Madrid, 7 nights in Biarritz, 10 nights in Airdrie). All this on my 35 year old BMW K75. Before covid I did several trips to Morocco on the same bike, including to Merzouga (Sahara desert) and accross the top of the High Atlas mountains. Enjoy your biking!

[@GetItOn1]

@@nealeburgess6756 Hello there! Just want to make sure that I have your name correct...Is it Ian or Neale? I'm really enjoying your videos and was curious what your next motorcycle journey will be? I'm 72 and was hoping to make it to the Spanish TET and or a trip from Tangiers to Merzouga. I remember that you mentioned riding to Merzouga on a past 🇲🇦 Morocco trip. Is it a trip that you would recommend even traveling solo? Thanks and take care! -Gary

[@mtn-tiger]

Very inspiring 😊

[@geedee4]

Bloody hell mate! Good on ya! 😎🏍️❤️ Nothing like setting off on a long journey on the bike. Enjoy every minute of it. Looking forward to the rest of this series

[@TCDEWE]

Great video. I'm looking forward to following your journey. ..Morroco is a wonderful country...😊

[@lekkarides]

Looking forward to meeting you here in Cape Town when you arrive 🇿🇦👍🏻 ... #following

[@wilk128]

I "Liked" and Subscribed. Looking forward to more of this awesome adventure. Safe travels.

[@krachenford9594]

Wonderful! Greetings from Germany❤🇩🇪😊

[@rosli5336]

Hi @onemanonebike.. you really inspire me to start my ride from Malaysia to UK and back🎉

[@rustynomad7]

I once met a Scot,was very humble n funny man, looking forward to join you in your adventure,have a great time!

[@markb3180]

Sounds like quite an adventure coming up, looking forward to following you on your journey. Good man.

[@JohnWilliams-ge7eh]

Spot on mate have fun 👍

[@Just-SomeGuy]

Love the vid Ian. I know it’s a faff making videos but it really is fascinating. You’ve done a good job balancing the footage with commentary. I liked that at the end you gave a more thorough commentary too as it was very interesting, especially with the inserted photos and map. Keep showing your face in the videos, it makes the videos much more engaging. Keep up the great work, Noraly has competition now!

[@nidgy]

Couldn't agree more with you!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

totally ruined video with another wantabe hollywood MTV music video maker. Stupid people with loud blaring music and no natural sounds. Music does not make the video Some videos out there where the people talk or natural sounds. These people make me crazy.

[@chrismithchrismith]

Hi Ian. I did this trip last year from Killearn (not that far from you in Helensburgh): Plymouth, Santander, Malaga, Malilla, Marrakech, guided tour of Atlas and Sahara (with Wheels of Morocco), then Casblanca, Tangier ferry to Genoa, Tuscany for a wedding, back over the Stelvio, up to Amsterdam, Newcastle and hame. Have been swithering for a while on wether to jump on the bike and go again, then saw this. Might see you down there, you never know. Have a good one!

[@rahimresad7045]

I am following you as i am riding Cape Town to Scotland :)

[@bessie2275]

In 2014 we took our 1250 fa to the algarve, where it stayed for 5 years, we did the ride in 3 days which on reflection was too long. We stopped at Salamca (spelling) for one night. We did intend to go to Morocco, but never made it, good luck and take it easy. Note that we were robbed in a petrol station in Spain, but the people threw our tank bag out of the window when a pump attendant stood in front of their car.

[@lloydbarwick4977]

I must be about your age and have enormous respect for your sense of adventure. Ride safe I'll be following your trip.

[@wingandhog]

Very nice! You mentioned envisioning John Wayne and the American west. Before you said that, I was ironically thinking of Clint Eastwood and the spaghetti westerns that were filmed mostly in Spain. The ferry looked fabulous!

[@soggybawsmoto]

Hi Ian, I've just booked this ferry for Feb 2025. I've got 14 days riding in Spain lined up. Revisiting your films, considering taking a leap over to Morocco now. You got any more adventures lined up? Stevie.

[@user-xl2st4xk5w]

Spain on a bike is fabulous. Will be interesting to see Morocco. Always better to find out for yourself than listen to others. Enjoy

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

Good luck, ride safe.

[@scottwebley5521]

I Literally jumped off the sofa when I realised that you've got my old bike, 10 seconds in I'm looking with suspicion but seeing the numberplate on the ferry...... not its first time in Europe.

[@Nomad-Drifter]

I thought the exact same mate!!! Not my reg though.

[@keithmilmer182]

But I’m confused … the registration is declared as SORN. Does this not apply in EU?

[@scottwebley5521]

@keithmilmer182 well spotted, and has been since March.. I sold it June 2020

[@maxflight777]

Best wishes , I’m also in Morocco mid November , KTM mini Dakar tour

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

🤔

[@alanspence1716]

Very enjoyable video thank you. Made me think I could do it... perhaps! Subbed and looking forward to catching up with your content and following this journey.

[@tabuleirocmd]

Have a good trip my friend!!!

[@nosas66]

WOW !

[@GSHants]

Another sub here…looking forward to your journey and very jealous. Take it steady, stay safe and enjoy your trip.

[@hilldweller2]

Proper job biker. Enjoy a lot. Morocco is a feast for the heart and soul.

[@martinhogge3311]

Spot on mate enjoyed that. Great way to do it, u and the bike. Enjoy 🍻 👍

[@nidgy]

Love it! Best of luck! I will be eagerly awaiting updates 😄

[@mzuribikes2499]

Nice. I rode 15000 km from Cape Town to Kenya and back on the Motoz gps tyre that you have. perfect tyre for the job. replaced my V-strom with a BMW only because there is a BMW dealer in every country in Africa should there be problems. Have a great trip.

[@onemanonebike8514]

Good for you, mate. Respect. I would have liked a GS for the trip, but if I’d bought one I couldn’t afford to make the trip - so I’m using the next best thing…

[@paulhobbs635]

What a smashing fella and a brave fella to 👍🏻 one life live it safe journey mate 👍🏻

[@graham9723]

Great video mate, I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the next one. I would have loved to have done what you're doing but alas I'm too old now.

[@banditsvs]

Tuning in from Australia to follow the trip.

[@steverussell9340]

Thanks for the encouragement. What’s the best insurance/ breakdown coverage you can recommend? Any other tips you can give would be appreciated Cheers

[@onemanonebike8514]

Breakdown ..? I have a tool kit and a socket set, plus some duct tape...

[@onemanonebike8514]

And insurance - you buy that as you enter each country.

[@ianmccabe506]

Good look on your journey, will be following your adventure👍

[@traveler51]

Excellent video . Waiting for the next one. Stay safe.

[@motoclonkdribblehead5423]

Good luck. Hope you have a great time

[@Grateful4Today]

You're one lucky gent, it isn't for anyone, considering all the costs! Isn't it great to great out of England ?! Enjoy your freedom and stay safe

[@andymcm6902]

Excellent vid. Good to see a different bike instead of a GS. :)

[@youtubelivingonasailboat_1year]

great journey. I live about two hours away from you in Tarbert, on a boat. I'll be traveling down to Spain in January for a couple of months, although that will be in my fiat 500. I've got a bike - BMW RNiNE T - but it needs registering with the DVLA (Imported from Jersey - I lived there in 2022). I hope the next leg goes well for you

[@james5th]

Great stuff ❤ I wish i could have come with you. Im at a lose end at home with plenty of time to ride but not on my own. Have fun😊

[@TheZanshen]

Superb mate and total respect

[@MotoMuzzer]

Hey Ian, I am following with great interest, love the format. I will be very interested in how you get the drone into Morocco as I am under the assumption they can't be taken in. I am going to Morocco in March next year

[@onemanonebike8514]

You can't take a drone into Morocco, so I've left mine at home. Yes, it's the mini and it's tempting to put it in the tool compartment under the seat, but if you get caught it's a hefty fine and confiscation so I'm not going to risk it.

[@etdbsub0]

Bardenas reales is the name of that area. Nice trip, enjoy!

[@MrBerry67]

Great experience - well done

[@Crsf84]

Made me laugh a bit. I just got back off that ferry and lived off of cheese and ham sandwiches and coffee when I was there 😂😂

[@thierrydonatien4853]

Super sympathique.....

[@clickireland1113]

Good man yourself South is good in winter. I often think we're caged to think to stay in one place while the weather moves. You go for it. I won't be long after you

[@ncmatterson]

Hi Ian...hope you're well....entertaining & interesting Vid but could you give us info on your Riding & Camping gear and why you chose them too please?

[@onemanonebike8514]

I will do that in a few weeks time. I'm going to stop in the Gambia for maybe a week or two so when I've got some time on my hands I'll do a video with all my gear.

[@johnnybravo7733]

This I need to follow. Ride safe

[@Heatsauce70506]

Can't wait for the rest of your trip. 😀

[@TheMilkybarkid69]

On a Strom as well, get in there !

[@michaelmahon8896]

The lcd screen is to help with seasickness, seeing an horizon fools your brain

[@22Royston]

Great journey -thanks for posting - I had plans to go in April but unsure what the “political climate” might be like after recent events so unsure. Ride Safe

[@skulijakobsson5116]

Much Enjoyment 👍😎

[@daddystu7046]

Looking forward to the next one.

[@IronicIrony.]

Fantastic vid mate, you’ve earned a subscriber

[@3goldfinger]

I spotted a Danish flag on the top box, but I can't find any videos from Denmark.

[@onemanonebike8514]

I had an issue with one of my portable hard drive and lost video footage and pictures of three countries I visited.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Best of luck!!!

[@althescottishbiker]

Nice video. I look forward to seeing the rest of your journey. The ferry route you’re on seems very popular with bikers, I assume because it cuts out France. Ride safe.

[@_audacerider3838]

Epick stuff!

[@martintaylor5879]

Good luck with the ride and the bike

[@viperme]

Would like to know were in Spain you disembarked please.

[@onemanonebike8514]

Santander.

[@markbrown4127]

Safe travels mate, subscribed

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

Trangia a great stove

[@1Witcomb]

The start of a great journey. Was amazed at how few people were on the ferry. Have a great one.