Exploring New Zealand's Valleys and mountains on my Solo motorcycle adventure. Episode 12

[@Paul-zu7ll]

Sometimes, people use click bait to encourage you to watch their videos, which turn out to be absolute drivel. That's not the case with Joe. What you see is what you get, genuinely good, engaging content. Please keep them coming....

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Paul, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. I have no clue how to do the whole click bait thing, and I wouldn't look good in a Bikini 😂😂😂

[@Paul-zu7ll]

@@freewayproject Yeah, probably a good idea to steer clear of the bikini photos 😂😂😂

[@coolkidscarclub]

Dylans bike is a battler, love it!

[@freewayproject]

@@coolkidscarclub My Himalayan in Australia is like a tractor, but Dylans is like a tank, it will go over anything haha

[@sailingrakali6868]

And then just like that, you outdid yourself. What a truly great video. The ride back to the campsite in fading light made my throttle hand twitch. Old mate Dylan gets a high five for “good dude” comedy cameo.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in another stunning location. Yes the last 30mins of light at dusk was stunning, I kept stopping for photos haha. Yes Dylan is a great bloke.

[@ralfmatters448]

Livin Like Kings

[@freewayproject]

it definitely feels like it Ralf, it definitely feels like it.

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

A photographers paradise.....so many places...so little time....great to have a riding buddy for a bit. Garth

[@freewayproject]

Definitely Garth, I kept stopping in the last 30mins of dusk, the light was amazing and mountains in every direction. Yes always good to mix it up, Dylan and i had a lot of fun exploring and a lot of laughter.

[@lesterharris6197]

It seems that Dylan is one of those entertaining larrikins likely to get you in trouble, but having a lot of fun at the same time. Another excellent episode, thanks Joe.

[@freewayproject]

haha, I think you are right Lester, as the saying goes "it not an adventure until something goes wrong" I am sure with Dylan there would be lots of adventures.

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Another fantastic trip and with great company. Thanks mate.

[@freewayproject]

it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in another stunning location

[@YUNG-fr1kg]

Every part of the road is filled with stunning views! Beautifully made episode!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, It's great to hear you enjoyed it, New Zealand is stunning everywhere I go.

[@vanhanothai4090]

Following you has made me get my Motorcycle license and get a scram, it looks too much fun not to

[@freewayproject]

That's awesome to hear Vanh. Have fun out there exploring.

[@coobye]

Dylan's got a great attitude. You both looked like you were having fun.

[@freewayproject]

yes Dylans a top bloke, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs, and got to explore a absolutely stunning area and how was the last 30mins of light at dusk, what an amazing place.

[@benjohnson7170]

Quite the character and and little snipbits.Also top notch country side. Choice.

[@freewayproject]

Yes Dylan is a top bloke, we had a lot of fun exploring and a lot of laughs, again in more stunning locations. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@nuttfarmgarage6434]

What an amazing place to ride!

[@freewayproject]

it definitely is, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in more stunning locations

[@IronbarkMX]

Your cinematography skills are teaching me a lot while also being entertained through your videos. Cheers!

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you enjoyed it and glad it could help. I watch you're latest video and it makes me want to take my KTM out.

[@chrisduffy8018]

Always great to have a local show you tracks. What a top ride. Thanks for another brilliant video!

[@freewayproject]

Definitely Chris, so cool to ride some different tracks that aren't the known ones. You're welcome and it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in another stunning location

[@anosan17]

13:10 parkour moment 😮

[@freewayproject]

haha or just sliding around on our bums

[@daveharrey9195]

I'm a long time motorcyclist and I've spent 30 plus years in television production.I congratulate you on the effort and standard you've produced. I can appreciate what it's taken to shoot such a variety of shots with multi camera's. You're a gutsy buggar. Great edit you've held me for thirteen episodes.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it is great to hear you are enjoying the series. I enjoy the exploring on the bike, the filming and editing even thought it takes me a while (I don't think I could do it if I didn't) . If you ever get bored there are 46 episodes of me riding around Australia on the channel as well.

[@goldwing3982]

Great ride, again Joe. Thanks....

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode

[@geoffroberts1608]

You two make a great pair 😂I bet he livened up your day,what a lovely character. What a joy when your videos turn up out of the blue,made my day 👌 Cheers Joe 🫡

[@freewayproject]

haha yes we had a lot of fun and laughs in that one Geoff. It's great to hear you enjoyed it.

[@greglipschitz]

Such a sensational trip Joe.

[@freewayproject]

It has been amazing so far Greg, New Zealand is mind-blowing. It's great to hear you are enjoying the series.

[@houcinezarwal6797]

amazing adventures as always

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, it is an amazing place to explore

[@NeilMarksChasingtheDog2024]

Just amazing with so much beauty everywhere. And Dylan gets two thumbs up.

[@freewayproject]

We had a lot of fun exploring in this one and a lot of laughs and as always doing it in more stunning locations. Yes Dylan is a top bloke.

[@pippacarron1861]

What a find! Dylan is such a fantastic bloke. And he sure knows how to eat while on tour.

[@freewayproject]

haha, yes food is important to him and yes a great bloke, we had a lot of fun and laughs.

[@gadgetman_nz4092]

Thanks!

[@freewayproject]

Thank you for your support it is greatly appreciated and will help on the next journey.

[@horsesoldier1]

You never disappoint Joe. So much fun watching this one with your mate Dylan. Thank you for showing how beautiful this planet is again. Ride on, mount up and take care.

[@freewayproject]

Great to hear you enjoyed that episode, we had a lot of fun exploring and a lot of laughs, and again in more stunning locations. The last 30mins of light at dusk was insane kind of Pastel.

[@horsesoldier1]

@@freewayproject You have an eye for shear beauty :)

[@jacobjstevens]

Another awesome video! Thanks Joe!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Jacob, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in another stunning location

[@neil2402]

a good selection of landscapes this week (and good lighting too). Thanks again...

[@freewayproject]

Yes New Zealand just keeps delivering on the stunning landscape. The last 30mins of light at dusk was stunning, the colours were almost pastel. It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.

[@bobdrakeford5731]

Great you met Dillon Joe. What a character he is. And to see areas not common to the average Tourist was invaluable to your Motorcycle Adventure. I'm still amazed with what you're seeing in New Zealand Joe. 👏👏

[@freewayproject]

Yes Dylan is a great bloke, yes was awesome to get to explore somewhere different, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs and in more incredible locations. How was the last 30mins of light at dusk, I think I stopped 5 times to get photos, the colour all around was hard to describe almost like pastel colours. You and me both I am still amazed what I come across.

[@simonward9077]

Thanks...best show on the TV..

[@freewayproject]

Thank you for the support Simon, it is greatly appreciated and will go towards the next journey. It's great to hear you are enjoy the series.

[@boblynch7535]

One of the greatest joys of travel is making new friends. Dylan seems an entertaining partner. Hope you stay in touch.

[@freewayproject]

Yes we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs, in more amazing locations. It's not just he scenery that is great in New Zealand but the people too.

[@noelbowerman1562]

There's nothing like riding with a local, for unexpected treats. Awesome country.

[@freewayproject]

You got that right, we had a lot of fun, a lot of laughs and how was the last 30mins of light at dusk, such a stunning place to explore.

[@noelbowerman1562]

@freewayproject I've been to NZ ,many times ,sometimes ,I get access to cousins, farms etc ,you definitely get to see non tourist stuff.

[@777interesting]

Wow !!! Typical southern country kiwi that Dylan Ay ? what a crack-up guy, you are so lucky to meet these such hospitable people Joe, that's why NZ is such a great country .... keep it up Joe, amazing stuff ....cheers for now..... 🐑🐑🐑🏍

[@freewayproject]

it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in another stunning location, Yes every New Zealander I have meet has been amazing, the landscape is mind-blowing but the people make the difference so so good.

[@richarddevaottien7724]

Mixed blessing riding with another rider😮

[@freewayproject]

It was good to mix it up and there were a lot of laughs with Dylan

[@flyingkiwi215]

Man, I smiled the whole way through this video. Super super cool. What fantastic cinematography and humour riding with Dylan.

[@freewayproject]

That's great to hear mate, we had a lot of fun and laughs, in another stunning location, all in all a pretty epic day. Oh and how was the light at dusk, I didn't know where to look.

[@flyingkiwi215]

@@freewayproject Your images are incredible 👌. You sure made the most of all the daylight. This trip is gold 🏆

[@anosan17]

3:45 this road is amazing to ride i think!

[@freewayproject]

yes riding up over that pass was stunning, definitely worth going that way just to see the mountains.

[@83paperboy]

This episode has so much silliness going on - I need to watch it again. "Baby Sitting my Kind Tour Guide"... The Ex on a farm, The Gates, The Lake Fridge and a sleeping Jucy Van... Cheers Joe - had a laugh watching this one.

[@freewayproject]

haha, yes it was a lot of fun, great to hear you enjoyed it.

[@marksteele4364]

Just loving your adventure Joe....thanks for sharing mate.Dillan certainly seem like a character, cheers

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you are still enjoying the series Mark, yep Dylan is a great bloke, were had a lot of fun exploring and a lot of laughs, in more stunning locations.

[@Fast__Snail]

Great video, maybe your best yet. Dylan’s NZ humour was spot on and Joe was very relaxed

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed it, yes we had a lot of fun and laughs on that one.

[@robdotcom71]

Loving the series so far Joe... Dylan seems like a top bloke to hook up with....

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you are enjoying this series also. Yes we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Haha dylan is a worthy cameo, seems like a bloody good bloke. Good to see those rhinowalk saddlebags handled a slide across the gravel well too, pretty convinced myself to get some.

[@freewayproject]

Yes we had a lot go fun and laughs, great bloke. Yes I have dropped my bike several time and had not issues, he would have slid more when he went down so yes, they seem to be able to take a bit ofd a beating.

[@chrismacky7548]

Great video and great photos

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Chris, it's great to hear you are enjoying more of the series.

[@goldenstardust]

Recognized that camp site at Lake Clearwater instantly! We literally camped in the exact same spot by the lake five years ago. 😊 Those dudes in the Juicy Van will get an expensive repair bill, as they are not supposed to drive them on shingle roads 😮 ...😂...😢

[@freewayproject]

It's a great place to camp. Yes things always get expensive when your hire vehicle ends up on its side. I hope you enjoyed the episode.

[@irishrover63]

Fantastic Joe.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in more stunning locations.

[@JAOM]

Wonderful episode mate. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep riding man and keep shooting.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode

[@michaelsangster5673]

Enjoying the series mate.

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you enjoyed the series Michael. Hopefully it will only be a few weeks until we're on the next one.

[@michaelsangster5673]

@@freewayproject excited for that, more Royal Enfield content. Keep it up anyway mate, it’s been a good watch. Im a kiwi, live in Christchurch, was great seeing you explore the South Island & get the most out of it.

[@petechadwick6261]

Good one Joe, like the new sidekick. Lol, just kidding, hope you both had fun. Keep on keeping on!

[@freewayproject]

haha yes we had a lot of fun in that one and a lot go laughs.

[@markuskonig6061]

Absolut love it !!

[@freewayproject]

it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode Markus.

[@iantoy7778]

One of your best, it's a shame you two aren't travelling together. You two as a pair really hit it off,you couldn't have found a better guy to film with. Loved it.

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun out there and a lot of laughs and again in another stunning location. yes Dylan is a great bloke.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Another great video! Found your channel a couple of weeks back. Currently smashing my way through the big Aussie series. Looking forward to the rest of the NZ trip and whatever you do next!

[@freewayproject]

Hey Geoffrey , thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the New Zealand series and the Aussie one. HAHA it's funny I am hooked on your Land Rover Restoration series. I've done up one vehicle from the 70's and have another one to start when I get the chance.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

@@freewayproject hahaha, that is so random. The internet’s a small place! So is the world - you would’ve ridden within about 30m of my driveway! Keep in touch. I’ll go find you on instagram.

[@freewayproject]

@@GeoffreyCroker yes random haha instagram.com/freewayproject/

[@anosan17]

29:56 i think this is one of the cutest dinners in whole NZ episodes

[@freewayproject]

haha, it was yummy

[@robjones2852]

I don't care what they say: I'm always touched when redheads bond. Jokes aside... I find that watching two blokes on bikes (irrespective of their hair colour): Belting along picturesque dirt tracks; Gently mocking one another's embarrassments and mishaps; Is a fairly agreeble way to unwind, on a Friday night, after a mongrel of a week. Great video, thanks--AGAIN--Joe.

[@freewayproject]

haha that made me laugh out loud. It's great to hear you enjoyed that episode Rob, yep we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs and yes in an amazing place as well.

[@Peter760]

Absolute top episode Joe. Not sure if it was the extra length or the Kiwi banter, but certainly some stunning scenery again. As a couch tourist I’m sucking it all in so I can compare when I get out on my next big ride, soon 🤞. Thanks again for the top entertainment 👌

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. yes Dylan and I had a lot of fun and laughs in another stunning location and the last of the light at dusks was amazing. Awesome you'll be out there again exploring, so cool to hear.

[@alansmith1268]

Great video Joe good to see you riding in company with another keen and passionate biker and getting looked after along the way 👍

[@freewayproject]

thanks Alan, great to hear you enjoyed the episode, yes were had fun exploring and a lot of laughs, in more stunning locations.

[@DavidGibson-se1ev]

Been an epic adventure Joe as always magic scenery and how’s Dylan he is a dude looks like great company Thanks Dave

[@freewayproject]

Thanks David, we had a lot of fun exploring in this one and a lot of laughs and again in more stunning locations, yes Dylan is a top bloke.

[@gadgetman_nz4092]

Another great video of my back yard. Recognised pretty much all of that. You do have to stop and take the photos when the opportunity presents itself.

[@freewayproject]

You have an amazing back yard, so so cool and the landscape is spectacular, and how was the last of the light at dusk so so good.

[@gadgetman_nz4092]

@@freewayproject About a month ago I woke up by the far side of lake Ohau at 4 am. The scene was amazing. Wished I'd had a good camera rather than my -$25 one. Yes the minus belongs there, the lens attached was worth $150 but since the camera was attached the price was only $125. I have Scottish ancestry. 😉

[@pjm33]

Hey Joe. Your videography is great and editing spot on, but your photography is next level. Great shots and love the edits. Good work mate.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Philip, it is great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and laughs in this one, and the last 30mins of light at dusk was incredible , it's hard not to get a decent photo.

[@DoCoo-td9jy]

Loved this episode 👌🏍🏍✨️ Dylan 😂 what a belter as we say here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😆 oh and ice cream 🍦 looked nom 😋

[@freewayproject]

Yes and yes, definitely a belter and you would be correct it was very nom. It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode

[@bedantaify]

Awesome 👍, love from India

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the episode.

[@adamclarke1105]

Well done Joe. Fantastic episode. The best part of motorcycling is riding out with random strangers and becoming great mates.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Adam, yes we had a lot of fun and laughs, in another stunning location, all in all a pretty epic day. Great to hear you enjoyed the episode.

[@mullins6429]

Thanks for sharing another days riding Joe. Got a few laughs out of that one. Fantastic photos at the end!! 👍🇦🇺

[@freewayproject]

You are welcome Kent, yes we had a bit of fun in that one.

[@Wapa1945]

Good work. Enjoyed it.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Wayne, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.

[@TwoWheelerSparky]

What a quirky tour guide you found ha. It's good to have banter on a ride sometimes 😁

[@freewayproject]

Yes mixing the trip up is good, Dylan's a top bloke, we had a lot of fun exploring and a lot of laughs, in more stunning locations.

[@radadventure2606]

I think this might be my favourite episode of your New Zealand trip so far. Not only are you mixing it with charismatic locals (Cheers Dylan!) but the stunning footage in the dusk light is just superb!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. Yes we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs, Dylan is a top bloke and kept thing entertaining. And yes the light, I had to keep stopping and take photos, that last 45mins was amazing.

[@nzseagull]

Thanks

[@freewayproject]

Thank you for your support Bevin, it is greatly appreciated and will go towards the next Journey. Stoked you are enjoying the series.

[@jasontaylor8412]

Thanks Joe always entertaining theres allways something new just around the corner, cheers mate ride safe.

[@freewayproject]

You're welcome Jason, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. Yes a lot happened in that one.

[@anosan17]

19:06 congratz

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode and thanks for the support we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs out there in another stunning location

[@pjp6134]

Hi Joe, good to see all the fun you've had in the SI. Just want to thank you for showcasing our country better than I've seen before from any previous rider vlogs. A great job very well done.

[@freewayproject]

Hey Phil it is great to hear you are enjoying the series, I think New Zealand show cases itself, mind-blowing every where I went. I meet a Phil in Blenheim who was kind enough to give me a bit of oil for the chain after riding in the rain and dirt for a day, where ever I go on the island I keep meeting the nicest people.

[@andrewbayley1689]

go the Trangia and Rekorrderlig. Great Photos once again. Top Work!

[@freewayproject]

yep some old school tech but works so well.. Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the episode

[@gasdive]

I missed out on watching yesterday as i was out on the bike before dawn, and not home until long after dark. Sadly the exact opposite of your riding, just 750km of highway to meet up with my daughter for lunch. I really need to get more joyful riding into my life, and your videos have certainly been an inspiration for making that change. I've been riding some local farm roads that I've never been down despite them only being 50 km from home. And while it's not New Zealand, I've found some pretty valleys and nice views. So thanks for getting me out of my rut.

[@gasdive]

PS, I came across a couple of campervans on their side when I was there. It seemed to be a popular activity.

[@freewayproject]

oh that's awesome you've started exploring, the most interesting stuff can happen. Only 50km away how cool is that.

[@freewayproject]

Yes Dylan said oh it's normal, the Juice Van company has a system it is so common, they drive out a new van swap everything over and then take the old one.

[@gasdive]

@@freewayproject insanely cool, and down to you really. So thanks!

[@gasdive]

@@freewayproject wow, I knew they fell over a bit, but that's amazing.

[@mouazma9416]

those videos are my friday morning ritual in the office, with a cup of coffee you make me dream of an adventure like this

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you are enjoying the series mate.

[@terrycavender]

Don't just dream it, do it! I am.

[@gregory8282]

So enjoying your NZ trip! I'll get there......one day! After watching your trip around Oz, I took the plunge and bought a used Himalayan. The first couple of rides on the highway, I was wondering why. Then, after a thousand kilometres of backroads and bush, the penny dropped. Brilliant bike for exploring.

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you are enjoying the New Zealand series. Yes there are better bikes for going fast from A to B and better bikes for climbing rocky rutted out steep nasty single tracks. But yes the Himalayan is build for explore, I think of it like a tractor, I don't have to worry about the bike it will get me there, take all the punishment i give it, drop it, smashing it through things. When it's about exploring new places and it's all about what's in front of you that you're interested in and you don't have to think about what is under you, that's a great bike to explore on. Great to hear you are enjoying the bike and getting out there and exploring.

[@grantwtk]

Thank you Joe. Entertaining episode & enjoyed the camaraderie. Watching from Canada and I would be thankful for the highway arrows haha.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. We had a lot of fun out there. I can wait to get back to Canada and explore.

[@ladytradiej8027]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Bloody brilliant stills as usual. 🤩 I'm having trouble deciding which one to buy. 😊

[@freewayproject]

it's always good to hear you are still enjoying the series. there are still 5 more episodes to come from NZ

[@jbgrant7250]

Hey Joe, once you have completed this series, any chance of turning around and doing it all again 👋. NZ STUNNING

[@freewayproject]

Definitely keen to do another trip as I know I have barely scratched the surface. There might be another trip planning in the works first.

[@markpinnington1723]

Great filming Joe....inspires me to go solo exploring at home in Tasmania. Wish i could change a tube that easy. Always paranoid about flats. Thanks for sharing

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Mark, it great to hear your exploring Tasmania such an epic place to explore. The best thing to do it change a few time until you get comfortable with it. Depending on what size they are they need a bit of muscling, the bigger diameter ones are a bit easier than the smaller ones. It helps to push the bead of the tyre in to the centre of the rim where the divot is at the opposite end to where you are using the leavers as it means the diameter is shorter there so easier.

[@nzseagull]

That mountain area you rode is epic 😊 I’ve camped there near Mount Sunday

[@freewayproject]

Totally agree it was epic, surrounded on all side by them. I can see why they film movies there.

[@robertmauter6493]

Another epic video, man love this place, your videos are stunning my friend, not sure what you are taking them with but none the less stunning, cannot wait for the next one as well. Stay safe out there Joe

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Robert, it's great to hear you are still enjoying the series, we had a lot of fun exploring and a lot of laughs and again in more stunning locations. Cameras are just an DJI Osmo action for the stuff on the bike and a small Sony A7SIII for the rest of the filming, it's pretty basic.

[@robertmauter6493]

@@freewayproject well photos are stunning, thanks for your reply my friend

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

Man, I was just smiling through this entire video, old mate Dylan is a hard case. Being an aussie, you would have been fine drinking that meths near the end there, tastes just like aussie beer ;)

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in more stunning location. Haha, yes skipped the purple liquid this time.

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

@@freewayproject it was one of my favorites so far man, awesome. Loved the Juicy van, treat that green as a warning sign when you're sharing the road with one, they all get driven like that ha~

[@freewayproject]

@@KiwiPokerPlayer I think I head him say to Dylan, we were told to drive at 70kph on dirt roads, I think they went around the corner at 70 🤦‍♂

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

@@freewayproject yep, that sounds about right hahaha. Locals give them all a wide birth.

[@ladytradiej8027]

Awesome! 😊

[@freewayproject]

It’s always great to hear you enjoy it

[@markpinnington1723]

Yes thanks Joe, I'll definitely have a practice. Have a 19 front...17 back 2010 bonneville...but travel on gravel a lot to escape cars. Take care

[@freewayproject]

I am sure you'll have fun out there.

[@anosan17]

5:58 "how to ..." Part starts 😅 i like to see that you can fix all bike stuff fast enough through this series (not only NZ)

[@freewayproject]

Yes I think it is worth knowing how to fix the most common things that happen out on the road so you can get on and keep riding.

[@Bugonabike314]

Brilliant yet again Joe. Loved all the bridges, road, rail and foot!! And Hokey Pokey icecream. What an episode!!!!Thanks again. Annie 🐧

[@freewayproject]

it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode Annie, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in more stunning location and yes the ice cream was so yummy.

[@FelliniMotorcycle]

This brings me joy. Thanks, Joe.

[@freewayproject]

That's awesome, as always it's great to hear you enjoyed it. We had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs, and of course in more amazing locations.

[@CletusAOR]

I think your NZ trip is producing some of your best photo's Joe. Did you see any kea's on Arthurs Pass?

[@freewayproject]

thanks, well with the landscapes I am coming across in New Zealand it's hard not to get a decent photo. No I did not spot a Kea

[@DevilishJT]

Having followed Dylan over Arthur’s Pass on a bike l can tell you his is very loud! 🙉😂

[@freewayproject]

😂😂😂😂 yep you know his there.

[@jeremycox8261]

What stands out for me is the quality of the roads, bitumen and gravel. The roads in Australia are in the worst state of repair I can remember after 40 years of riding. One of today’s headlines has a FNQ MP claiming that potholes on the Bruce Highway led to a fatal collision between a car and a bus. The truth is the roads are shocking now and the difference between the roads in NZ and Australia is evidently huge.

[@freewayproject]

Good observation Jeremy, I hadn't thought about it but yes all the roads, dirt or bitumen I rode on were in great condition (obviously the dirt tracks in the series I am picking them because they are rocky and rough).

[@Feagun911]

Ive always wondered what that B&B is iike, i pass it quite often

[@freewayproject]

It's decent, a little bit of maintenance needed outside but inside was all good.

[@simonward9077]

Just spot on again...Thanks Joe.

[@freewayproject]

Always good to hear you are enjoying it Simon.

[@rephgochu6134]

Hi Joe! Was wondering what gear you are wearing and if you had any favourites! Particularly interested in your pants and gloves for winter!

[@freewayproject]

I have a gear review coming a the need of the New Zealand series that will go over everything, but the pants I am using are the John Doe defender, they are more comfortable than most, they are kevlar lined and have the protecting pads on the hips and knees. They are not water proof, to get water proof it's 3 or 4 times the cost and a lot less comfortable, so I have rain pants to through on over the top. Gloves I have 2 sets, Akin Moto the old version of RAIDER MX MOTORCYCLE GLOVES I have are done over 70,000km and I have a pair of BERING MOYA GORE-TEX BLACK WINTER MOTORCYCLE GLOVES, warm and water proof

[@sonnyday6830]

I am sure these videos get better each time....if that is even possible 🙂

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, stoked you are still enjoying the series. We had a lot of fun and laughs on that one.

[@stephendavey7433]

Outstanding, yet again

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Stephen, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks Joe, excellent production. Are you using the new tent? Safe travels

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Larry. No, the episodes take me a while to edit each one so I have left New Zealand, I managed to get by with the old tent as there were no nights where it rained. The new one will make an appearance the next time I am camping.

[@larrykaminski3269]

@@freewayproject I thought something was up because for a new tent it was not bright and clean. Any way, good show so far. I wish I was young again and could visit both Australia and NZ.

[@rainfisc]

Thanks for the inspiring video. The Braided river Tagliamento I have seen in the area of Tolmezzo Italy. One of the last unrestricted rivers in central Europe.

[@freewayproject]

You are welcome mate, it's great to hear you enjoying the episode. I googled the river in Italy, it looks absolutely stunning, I would love to explore that area.

[@ToFinka96]

Awesome video, I hope I can do the same soon! Would you be so keen on giving review on the bike as well?

[@freewayproject]

Hi Tomas, if you get a chance New Zealand is an epic place to explore on a motorbike. I will be doing a review of the bike at the end of the series.

[@AG-si2wt]

Beautiful scenery 😊

[@freewayproject]

Yes it is a stunning area (like most of New Zealand)

[@RowanBlundell]

Yeah good episode Joe… Thanks R

[@freewayproject]

It was a fun one, great to hear you enjoyed it.

[@3goldfinger]

When was this trip done, looks like it was done well before you uploaded the first episode.

[@freewayproject]

@@3goldfinger No they are in order this must would have been early April. They just take me a while to edit, so the first episode was at the same time, but as the are only one or two days between each episode it gets further away in the later episodes, if that makes sense

[@SBG006]

I am definitely inviting you to india to have a ride with you because i am too poor to go to Australia or newzealand to ride with you 😂😂

[@freewayproject]

From what I have seen, India is an amazing place to ride. So can't wait to explore it in the future. I hope you enjoyed the episode, we had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in another stunning location

[@eden1572]

That Snowdon station with the horses?

[@freewayproject]

I am not sure mate, I did spot the name of the place.

[@EddyOtway]

Reckon I’d get a sore neck riding NZ, probably fall off the bike to way to many things to look at 👍🏻

[@freewayproject]

haha you got that ride Eddy, so many things to look at.

[@notsorare]

Otira oh- tea-raa

[@freewayproject]

I had to google translate your message, it said it was Māori but I don't think it totally translated it right "Especially oh-tea-raa"

[@notsorare]

Joe I was endeavouring to correct your pronunciation of Otira It’s not pronounced ot er a

[@freewayproject]

@@notsorare Oh sorry about pronouncing it wrong and for helping me out with the pronunciation. As mention at the start of the series I will probably get all the pronunciations of places names wrong as I struggle with it due to my Dyslexia. my sincere apologies

[@anthony851]

If you think roundabouts are difficult and more so with a railway line through it, how about a 1 way bridge where the road deck is the same as the rail deck? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJutmaVnirGpnqc About 3.5km north of Kumara Junction was such a bridge, I've driven over several times but never by train as it is a freight only line that serves the diary factory at Hokitika. Since my video was shot a new road bridge has been built. Anthony

[@freewayproject]

I'm find with the roundabouts there is just one country that freaks out when they approach them, I won't name it. Had a look at the video, well that is what is called utilising your assets.

[@pippacarron1861]

Hi Joe, I've been following your trips for a while and I just love your cinematography. Are you able to please tell me what video editing software you use? And do you use GoPro cameras, or something else? Thanks.

[@freewayproject]

Hi Pippa, I use Final Cut Pro as I find it the quickest to use also it renders files out a lot faster so for this type of editing it's the one that works the best. I do not use a GoPro, I have tried and they have always had issues, stopping, having to reset, battery issues, dying for no reason etc.... For the footage while riding I am using a DJI Osmo Action, I'd rather use a real camera but the weight would be an issue.

[@pippacarron1861]

@@freewayproject Thanks so much for your prompt reply! I tried using Final Cut Pro but didn't warm to it enough to persist, and moved to Camtasia which I found much more intuitive and easy to use, but I've found that a lot of the professional videographers use Final Cut Pro, so may go back. And what drone do you use? I had a DJI Mavic Mini 2, but it just died on me mid-flight! Got the drone back, but the problem was with the controller which now can't be fixed. So I'm looking to get something else.

[@freewayproject]

there are 3 main editing programs used by professionals to create feature films, adobe premiere pro, blackmagic davinci resolve and apple final cut pro. Premiere and Davinci work on the traditional NLE (non linear editing) format, where as FCP changed it slightly to make the editing process faster. Which ever NLE you choose it's all about sticking with it for the long term to which makes editing faster. For 99% of editing projects they all can do the same job. The Benefit of Premiere is the integration with After Effects (if you work with this). The benefit of FCP is due to Apple designing the software and hardware it is 3 to 4 times faster rendering exporting, less issues with retime playback etc... Davinci is great to they all do basically the same job and only have slight differences, so for youtube it's all about speed. I have a DJI Mavic 3 Pro ( I recently upgraded from the original Mavic) I also use it for the Documentary film work I do (my Job). I need it for the format it films in so i can colour grade it to match other higher end cameras, the drone that are less expensive don't have these codecs

[@pippacarron1861]

@@freewayproject Oh wow, thanks for all this information. So very kind of you. I'd better bite the bullet and shift back to Final Cut Pro.