Episode 2. Spain...!

My journey from Scotland to West Africa - and the journey through Spain.

[@PThree-ru7gl]

Another subscriber 👍 loved the hello to my one subscriber, very funny

[@normanmart7933]

Just found your videos , I'm near Kinross , did Norway last year pulling a wee trailer. Good to see down to earth stuff from another senior. Thanks for taking the trouble to video your journey, enjoy , the weathers awful at home.

[@markb3180]

Living the dream, good on you!

[@andymorgan385]

I wished I had the money for do this sort of thing and get away from the UK, well done mate😉

[@maxflight777]

Andy, camping is the key to it . You might be able to borrow some kit from a friend? best wishes… I hope you can make a plan.

[@rosshannemann7772]

Love driving in france,not tried Spain yet although going by plane for mini breaks , glad you ankle not giving you gip, safe onwards journey

[@johnlees1176]

Count me in for the ukulele extravaganza- I love the instrument. Bring it on!

[@dukeonthewater]

Just had your channel pop up on recommendations, the 'algorithm' must be working! Subbed and liked.

[@philsteynberg7348]

Same here. Hi from South Africa.

[@girlinagale]

Itchy Algorithms :-)

[@reinmansmith]

100% agree, inland Spain is far more interesting than the coast. So varied and beautiful. A great trip to do, looking forward to following your travels, great to see some sunshine even if it’s only vicariously 😊

[@shreedevi2005]

Fantastic! Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your excellent trip.

[@TTISII41]

Greetings from Ireland. Great video. Have done some of Spain but want to do Morocco. Really looking forward to the upcoming videos. Am about to retire and you are inspiring me. Ride safe.

[@hampic9789]

Thanks for the travel videos. I like your comments best. They are fun to listen to. Have a safe journey at all times.

[@JaneHorti]

Paul and I have enjoyed watching your first 2 videos and look forward to your african adventure. Stay safe. Jane (annies mum)

[@russellheaven8559]

You camped not too far from where I live near Gandia lovely area to explore

[@gallows2120]

Un tipo valiente y encantador. Buen viaje y a disfrutar de cada kilómetro, de cada minuto.🍺✌🍺

[@onemanonebike8514]

Gracias. Mi mayor placer hasta ahora es estar en España. Es un país maravilloso y me ha enamorado la montaña y el interior. No puedo esperar hasta regresar.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Spain is a paradise for biking. Glad you are enjoying it. Some great A roads and B roads, and also good motorways if you are in a hurry.

[@LeanIntoTheWind]

Just found your channel today . Really enjoyed these two episodes.. what a great trip to embark on , wish you the best travels ❤

[@jasonjames9385]

Great watch plenty more please. Have a great trip

[@ImOffNow]

Hello "One Man", the video looks awesome 😊 I have a similar tour planned, but a bit more east ... From Austria via Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Armenia to Iran. See this area, back via Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnien Herzegowina, Croatia and Slovenia to Austria. Looking forward to see your videos, Gerhard

[@Just-SomeGuy]

What a pain your recent mishap will upset your schedule for a bit. Love the videos, I hope you manage to keep them up, they are really good, especially the commentary.

[@simonbarker1454]

Great videos. Subscribed and looking forward to following the trip. Nice honest videos. Keep it up.

[@CJW-Media]

Just came across your channel, absolutely love what you’re doing, and hats off to you!! Hope to travel much more in the coming years myself, but for now…..no chance 🙄 Anyway, great to watch and thanks for sharing 😊

[@MtbPoland]

Great, God bless.

[@garypatterson2241]

Looking forward to watching your trip 👍

[@kacamataonline007]

hope you doing well sir,, have nice ride..

[@fiachraocinneide2415]

Jees lad- I left the country by bike for the first time at age 51 this year. I've cycled in Europe many years ago but I find having a motor much easier. Anyway I traveled to Scotland from Southern Ireland and I found even the tiniest of roads amazing & generally car drivers were super considerate.....best not come to Ireland😅😅...but seriously you should- just don't expect good roads! I drive a 2003 DL1000. Still going strong!

[@onemanonebike8514]

Ireland is on my list of places to visit. Hopefully next year...

[@WilliamArthurRestoration]

Keep em coming!

[@conordoherty-lh6bz]

Great stuff - seriously enjoyable!

[@22Royston]

Motorway driving standards are certainly better in Western and Southern Europe, I think Scottish roads, like those generally in the UK, suffer more from frost /rain combo and simply insufficient funds to repair. ride safe.

[@onemanonebike8514]

Scottish roads are abysmal. The rest and be thankful fiasco...? Let the Spanish sort it out. They'd either tunnel underneath or make a huge bridge. The roads in Spain are superb.

[@MarkSmith-zc2yg]

Loving this Ian. Thanks for sharing. This is very insperational and I'd love to do something like this when I retire (quite a few years away though 😞 but I can dream for now). What would be really useful is to share the details and costs for all the hotels you stay at along the way. I'm impressed you camp as well, but I dont think that's for me as I need my creature comforts, but know that accomodation adds more cost. I better get saving.

[@onemanonebike8514]

Dreams are for the making, mate. You're never too old...

[@huites99]

Good luck

[@johnlees1176]

Hi ‘One-Man” & thanks for the first couple of videos. Great music too. You’ll be hard-pushed to keep the background music as relevant to where you gonna be travelling through. Finally, I’ve a couple of suggestions to make it even better for us, the viewers. If you want to hear them we can do so but via the comments.

[@onemanonebike8514]

When I start running out of music, I'll start using my comprehensive library of ukelelie music... thanks for your comment.

[@davidstewart2694]

Well done 😊😊

[@skulijakobsson5116]

Much Enjoyment 👍😎

[@maxflight777]

14:50 were you worried about camping on the stones. A sharp one could puncture your groundsheet and /or your sleep mat? I’m curious… Best wishes

[@onemanonebike8514]

My mattress (MT500 from Decathlon) did a great job.

[@jaccoevers4237]

Great!! Greetings from Jacco Arnhem Holland

[@JulianSciarrillo]

👌

[@yogid21]

This is exactly what I wanted to do.. Travel across the Spain..

[@onemanonebike8514]

It's a superb country. The roads are better than the UK and it's full of sunshine and great people.

[@andrewmason2879]

Go and get that pint you have deserved it mate 300 mile ride 🍺👍

[@steverussell9340]

Would like more details on the bike performance and different foods. Overall costs fuel accommodations?

[@onemanonebike8514]

I will get around to that sometime soon. As for performance... my bike is really too big and too heavy and I would like something smaller and lighter, around 350 to 500cc, but it's the bike I have so we're making the journey. You don't need power on trips like this. It's all about making your way in your own time.

[@alanalan3290]

Another great video but I know what comes next after following your fb page!

[@sugarrfree]

Brilliant 👏 stay safe out there 🙏

[@rustynomad7]

Always bargain, 20€ is a lot, it’s empty I’m sure they would drop a bit

[@MrBeracah]

Hi how do you keep the rear chain lubricated on a your journey please?

[@onemanonebike8514]

Scottoiler. Works great.

[@shafigh6916]

do you really recommend Suzuki v storm 250 as bike for long tour? i have seen a used bike from model 2020 , which has gone 11000 km so far and I was wondering if it is comfy for sitting on it at least 10 hours per day?

[@onemanonebike8514]

To be honest, whatever bike you already have is the best bike for touring. I find that two hours on the saddle is enough for my bum so I stop for a break around every two hours, either for fuel or a drink. It also breaks up the journey. Some days you have to make a big mileage jump but most days you can break your journey up into small bite sized chunks. Also, the slower you go the more you see - so you DONT need a GS to tour. There are people travelling the world now on very small machines - one lady right now on a C90. Your 250 will be fine. Just take your time and enjoy the open road.

[@robertdaley1194]

@@onemanonebike8514My cousin’s husband “Yoda Goat” on You Tube tours on a Honda Cub.

[@guyonacub4335]

Are you using toll any toads on this journey I'm leaving this week for Morocco, hope to catch up for a coffee with you

[@onemanonebike8514]

I avoid tolls. Too much hassle with gloves.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Jealous but hopefully will do it one day! Stay safe.

[@steveh7823]

Africa? The Sahara? hmmm sounds like a very bad idea

[@onemanonebike8514]

Well, I could be sat in my flat in a very cold and wet Scotland. Or, I could be enjoying the open road. Er, let me think...

[@steveh7823]

I am 100% with you on getting out there, but Africa ..... . Just worried after not seeing you for weeks and then seeing vid about your broken ankle! I travelled around the Kalahari on a DR200 a bit and regretted my decision. It's so vast, just getting out of there was an ordeal. @@onemanonebike8514