Episode 4. A day in Gibraltar...

[@mrmr9767]

I was a deck hand in the Merchant Navy went there in the late 60s got pissed and the ship sailed without a couple of us.

[@gl3474]

Hi Ian, Love your work. Be well. Cheers, Glenn (from Greece)

[@glowbandgib]

Greetings from Gibraltar.

[@jeffatkinson690]

Enjoying tagging along with you, thanks

[@nealeburgess6756]

Hi Ian, I notice Jaimie 66 commented that your bike should not be overheating. I am inclined to agree. Make sure your fan is working properly. Better to sort it now than have trouble in Africa. It has been pleasant weather the last few days, but not hot. It is not uncommon to have temperatures way into the mid 40s centigrade here on the Costa in the summer. Travelling south into Africa you may well come across high temperatures and slow moving traffic.

[@onemanonebike8514]

I jiggled a few wires today and it seems okay now. I was in Marbella this afternoon and the temp on the dash was 26 and I still had three bars on the engine temp. Phew.... close call.

[@maxflight777]

@@onemanonebike8514 👍🏻😀😀😀 Really chuffed to read this.

[@wingandhog]

Very nice footage. For those of us who may never get to Gibraltar, I appreciate this very much.

[@Ironman_2177]

Great content, safe travels

[@volt8684]

I used to live near Estepona so seeking these roads and that campsite was a lovely reminder of happier times for me. I don’t like Gibraltar except for the museums. I totally understand the Spanish claim to it. Absurd really. The “real” reasons we claim to own it it a very far reaching. The town as you go in La Linea is very rough and I would not park my bike there. Il love the scooter traffic in Gibraltar like a mini Grand Prix in every street. I am so envious of your trip. Glad foot healing as I have had many ankle incidents and surgery. Never been to africa other than day trip. Astonishing views towards the other continent though. I used to love to go to Algeciras next door. And watch the incessant maritime traffic. Or sit in a bar in La Linea and watch the raf planes and civvy planes landing in severe winds. Not for feint hearted. I was diverted to Malaga many times after enduring a fair ground ride landing attempts. Looking fwd to further trip. Love seeing all old cars in that area

[@banditsvs]

Enjoying the Trip from Australia

[@lolackers8636]

Loving this journey!

[@bebeonhisbike]

Whats happening? Planning a new trip? Would recommend Norway, its Scotland extended version and much more, without all the traffic jams. It’s free to camp within 200 meters from peoples homes:-) Take contact if you need som more information. What I don’t know, is not worth knowing:-)

[@sailaway4559]

Great video, thanks for sharing your experience , have a great trip. PS it raining cats and dogs in Wales

[@Just-SomeGuy]

Glad you are being sensible with that ankle, but definitely get it checked out if there is any doubt.

[@drobinson8080]

Yorkshire tea and Jaffa Cakes!! Marvellous combination. Ride safe. Thanks for taking us with you

[@conordoherty-lh6bz]

Excellent stuff as always. Keep on rockin’……….

[@sunburst5957]

Bravo Zulu, just found your vids, really entertaining. I'm ex RN (77-99) and love your attitude. If you get the time it would be great to see the gear you took with you, and then at the end, tell us what was good/bad, what you would, in retrospect have done differently. Fair winds and following seas matey.

[@onemanonebike8514]

Deffo shippers. Sometime in the next few weeks I’ll go over all my kit, what’s good and what’s iffy. Cheers wings…

[@warrenr4]

‘Times change’ alternative expression for ‘ a bit sh#t now ! ‘ I thought that, on my way through mainland Europe this summer to Finland, which turned out to be wild camping heaven. I ended up staying there for three months and my CB500X never missed a beat. Thank you and looking forward to the next instalment 😁

[@nobuohanda8282]

I really relieved to hear your ankle better, and getting favorite tea. Have a good journey to "Hot Africa". Take care too.

[@andrewmason2879]

Mate I have no hair 👨‍🦲 😂I have a gripper mounted that you just take on and off which is really good and easy and you don’t have ạ permanent one stuck to your helmet. I had the same problem with my GoPro 10 the battery don’t last long. I think you can get a charger you can but in your pocket and have it plugged in while your ride the ones you can get for your phone can nọt remember what they are called. Ride safe an enjoy your tea and Jaffa cakes 👍👍

[@starlordstarlordman8489]

I just stumbled onto your adventure. Watching you from the states. Good on you. As far as the ankle, I am sure you will leave when it’s time and they have doctors in Morocco too 😊. It’s all part of the adventure. I’m looking forward to your next exciting episode.

[@Neontrifle]

Looking forward to the rest of your series.

[@Besty66]

Great vids Ian ... keep them coming!

[@markb3180]

Never been to Gibraltar looks like a place to go and sight see. Going to get even more interesting going over to Africa!

[@brianconnelly7823]

Not much to see in Gib if I'm honest, a day trip if that.

[@ImOffNow]

Great video ... 😊 Have a nice trip, Gerhard P.S.: enjoy your cakes and the tea

[@motosrojas1268]

Great stuff, Ian. I love what you're doing. I discovered your channel only this afternoon, and you've filled me with a renewed desire to get another bike and go wild camping again. I'm heading for 74 and rode solo for years on many different bikes. My Great Escape times! I sold my last bike, a CB500X, last year as I was beginning to 'lose my nerve', particularly after a blind idiot of a car driver reversed into me at traffic lights. The bike was badly hurt, but I was fine after I'd given him a good blasting of some very foul language. He did, however, eventually pay for all the bike repairs. As good as new. Then I sold it.. Anyway, within 4 months I was regretting having sold the Honda. And I'm now seriously considering the NC750X for next Spring. Life is too short, and getting shorter, to be bikeless, don't you think. Take care, and best of riding. And keep posting your very encouraging videos. Thanks, Kev

[@kushsakhu]

Glad to hear you’re okay and thanks for sharing your story. Ride safe. 👍🏾

[@tommillar2821]

i am the same age as you, i still work as i keep passing the medical so keep turning up i honestly believe you can talk yourself into down sizing if not giving up altogether my advice is dont think about age at all, we are ALL going to be a long time dead so get the bike and tour on it do everything you are capable of i ride a triumph 1200 tiger and have no intention of selling it any time soon, i also have a cbr600rr i use for track days and am never at the back. get the bike you want good luck with it, enjoy your camping.

[@motosrojas1268]

@@tommillar2821 Thanks, Tom. That's just the kind of 'Good Talking To' I need to be giving myself daily. Must try harder, as they used to like to tell us at school in the last century!

[@anthonymoss6281]

Would be a good idea to get that ankle checked before you cross the water. I've been there, done it and got the tee shirt.

[@stevebaldya]

You can't beat Yorkshire Tea - it's a proper brew ! And the weather is crap here so not jealous at all ! Safe irding.

[@malcolmgreenhill4955]

Tea and Jaffa cake's , exactly what I have when out and about.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Really enjoyed this. I have only ever flown into Gib so it was nice to see it from the front of a motorbike. Last time I was there a motorcycle rally was taking place in the town square. Would love to ride there from Warwickshire one day....

[@markonmotos]

Great video’s, following with interest as always been an ambition to ride to Africa. Hope ankle continues to improve with rest and holds up for what is to come. Thanks for sharing your adventures 👍

[@maxflight777]

I’m also in Morocco … from the 19th on a Sahara 800Km KTM450 tour !

[@1962jpg]

I also have a recently purchased GoPro 10 along with the weather-resistant ‘Pass Through Door’, which allows for a long USB cable to be connected to an external power bank I keep in an inside pocket. Along with the GoPro Remote, I have all-day & selective filming available! Best of luck in Morocco, looking forward to the next video 👍

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

GoPro 10 is a superb cam! Used two of them during my trip to the Balkan this September. Enjoy your trip. Morocco is definitely on my bucket list.

[@garypatterson2241]

Great to hear you foot is getting better . Looking forward to you crossing into Morocco As I am doing the very same in a few weeks and have not been before. Good luck mate Ride safe.

[@pauljones540]

very wet her done two bike camping this year bike in now pourly looking forward to 2024 adventures enjoy your trip buddy

[@evansmuthuri7138]

Am waiting for you to cross to Africa...coz am from Africa

[@raypayne1979]

As an ex matlo I expected a bit more of the old walled historic cemetery of Gibraltar. All I got was concrete or tunnels. Very disappointing 😞. Hopefully bit more culture in North Africa. Ride safe.

[@onemanonebike8514]

As I had broke my ankle a few weeks before, walking was a struggle and I only called into Gib to get some supplies before heading to Morocco. There’s no way I could have gone walkabout. It was bad enough limping around Morrisons. Also, I’m not here to do touristy stuff. It’s about the road journey.

[@maxflight777]

It shouldn’t overheat ! please get it checked before Morocco 🇲🇦

[@brianconnelly7823]

It would've been best if you got your ankle checked out in Gib mate to make sure you're ok before you head to Morroco. I wouldn't want to go there with a fracture or rupture and end up in the arse end of nowhere in pain. There is no charge if you're from the UK and they have an excellent hospital. It's the NHS after all but without the massive queues (and better weather). I would urge you to go back tomorrow and get checked out.

[@georgefirth09]

drift XL Pro are great --what edit prog do you use- just catching up on flogs I've missed on a rainy day in Wales

[@glennwoods216]

With your Drift (I had one that didn’t work but does with the power cable) so I now use it plugged into my USB on the bike. If not you can use a power bank to keep it powered. Keep up the ‘great’ work so envious of your journey 👊

[@thetravellingcarpenter1621]

I really enjoy your videos but is there any chance of leaving out the music? it would be much better with just the natural sounds , looking forward to your trip to morocco 👍👍

[@rosshannemann7772]

I agree with Anthony please get that ankle looked at again , y son knocked of his bike, squashed left leg , 3 weeks later infection from ankle bone to outside, iodine patches for 2 weeks cleared up.

[@gerardomusano6919]

Nice video and i can see you put your ankle on a test ride thought the city and it was ok if not up to the hospital. You are like Lyndon Poskit that can not go any were withn't his Yorkshire tea .I am for Pgtips

[@mrh6976]

Another cracking vid mate I do not agree with the Jaffa comment to me it is the Choclate Digestive with a nice brew but I fully agree Yorkshire tea is best

[@onemanonebike8514]

Chokkie diggies are hardcore...

[@mrh6976]

keep up the good work and be careful with the ankle I retire next May and am looking at doing Nordkap to Gib and then around Turkey@@onemanonebike8514

[@maxflight777]

I love the “RN “ attitude to adversity! Well done for coping with your “foot issue” Best wishes

[@onemanonebike8514]

Cheers shipwreck....

[@stevereilly]

Loving your videos having just discovered them. Do you prefer having the lighter bike rather than something like a huge GS I have

[@onemanonebike8514]

I would never have a GS' I'm afraid. I just don't like them. Too many gizmos and electronics. Also, they're expensive when they go wrong. My next bike will be smaller and lighter. Maybe a T7 or a Honda 500.

[@stevereilly]

@@onemanonebike8514 maybe the Tracer 7, T7 is very very high. I agree more gizmos the worse. Your videos are inspirational, you've convinced me I need to do the same, I really appreciate you making them and will be following your adventures. Cheers, Steve

[@maxflight777]

Insta 360X3 is very good! Trusted

[@Adventurebikeridersgib]

Just subscribe to your channel 👍

[@jamie66moto4]

No way should the bike be over heating in this weather, fan should come on at 3 bars.

[@andymcm6902]

I was also thinking that the fan should have come on to stop the bike overheating?