Lake Lucerne to the Black Forest: Dream Ride on the Honda Gold Wing

[@stephendoyle7811]

Brilliant, love this tour.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@MattNeighbour]

Thanks for reminding me how lucky I am to live in Switzerland! A day trip to Andermat and back, taking in the famous passes, is about 8 hours for me, I managed it once this year. The old cobbled Gotthard Pass, the "Tremola" is quite an experience, worth doing but maybe not 2-up on a Goldwing! I made the descent on my Street Triple no problem at all. If you ever want to stay in Western Switzerland get in touch!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you 🙏

[@elspeth4142]

I also feel blessed to be living in NW Switzerland. I’ve done the main passes in the Swiss alps but have not been on the cobbled Tremola. And I rode the Route Napoleon down to Menton and back this September - I probably missed you and Mrs Flyer by a week.

[@roviwoteap2375]

Lake Lucerne and hotel location looked stunning! Great road trip.

[@Boxer1250RT]

Lake Lucerne looks amazing! Switzerland has a very special place in my heart as I've been to Geneva so many times for long periods of time. The views from North shores of Lake Geneva looking South with the French and Italian Alps in the background is just like Lake Lucerne. It just takes your breath away. The Freshness of the Air is like nowhere in the World.

[@5691Mark]

When you cut to the 360 camera and pit it all together I realized (again) just how much work this video editing must be and also done so smoothly. I've been enjoying the weekly releases, albeit a bit behind. Thanks!

[@staudio]

I'm sorry to see the tour coming to an end. It's been an entertaining series.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Really pleased you liked it….

[@lynnkanable7023]

Ah, life is good!! Traveling vicariously with you guys!

[@NeilRiley-sz3dd]

Absolutely brilliant thank you 👍

[@tony-yp6qk]

Another great video has always Andy and carol 👍

[@IanTed]

Lake Lucerne, stunning roads everywhere, when the sun shines😎.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I stayed at Lucerne 30 odd years ago, you know you're somewhere POSH when the hotel had remote control curtains and all the motobikes parked up outside the local Pizza Hut had all their keys in the ignitions, After 10 years living in South London, I was gobsmacked. The music in the Lucerne section reminded me, the few days I was there, Ackerbilk lost his jewel encrusted clarinet at the railway station. He was offering 100,00 swiss francs for its return, I too agree Switzerland and Cote Da Zur are the most beautiful places I've ever been

[@mageprometheus]

Even more joy for the eyes 💜

[@IanSixbikes-by6ei]

Have to say the views on the Gotthard Pass and Lake Lucerne were truly beautiful, just what I needed to see on a rather bleak and wet Saturday morning in a wet and windy UK, the 60s Corvette was also fabulous, looking forward to seeing next Saturday's episode.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - just the one more episode to go!

[@andywharam59]

Fantastic tour Andy & Carol, really enjoyed the journey, looking forward to the next one 😊

[@greenmansurvival4832]

As a fellow euro tourer with the wife its interesting to see someone else's journey. Easy to forget our partners are our best mate, co pilot, confidante and boss. Behind all good riders is a great woman! That Goldie sure is the tool for the job, we may have to try one when the RT is out of warranty. Cheers pal.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You would love it (as will the boss!)

[@michaelworrall6804]

Hi Andy … I have had to beam this series onto my TV to enjoy the full glory of the amazing views of your tour … This series is simply wonderful and inspiring for a local plodder like me. Totally glorious .. Thank you Mike😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow - thank you Mike! Appreciate the kind words!

[@dankorolyk5917]

Can’t believe how beautiful the area is,thanks for sharing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@anthonyfox2836]

Really awesome . Stunning scenery, quips and sublime sound from the GW 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Nothing wrong with treating yourself from time to time and the ride down was a treat as well.

[@JohnGadsby-mi7ui]

I've been to many parts of the world (one glaring omission - South America), but for me Europe is the best, all factors considered - & to live without a doubt. I think the Lucerne hotel is the same one Royal Jordanian stayed at a few years ago on his amazing Duke 790 review, it's still on my list. I used to have a German girlfriend from the Black Forest (or Scharzwald as they call it - what you said was something wierd 🤣😳), & know it well; a lovely part of the world. Thanks again for another great installment of a really well put together series, will be sad to see the last one next week!!

[@ThePeteutube]

Great editing. Thanks for sharing your ride.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No problem!

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

Lake Lucerne looked stunning as did the views of the pass. Did a 2 week trek through Black Forest some years ago absolutely NO litter anywhere!

[@packrat61]

Being from New Zealand which has been said to be motorcycle heaven and it is I can tell you that Switzerland is stunning we are looking at doing a tour of the usa in 2027 might have to put Switzerland on the list too Andy 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@neilfordham5790]

What an absolutely fabulous trip you had and on what is arguably the best touring bike in the world. Nice one.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@scottie55]

There is certainly not much you could teach the locals about how to build a cracking mountain road. Truly spectacular scenery and engineering.

[@martynlaverick3405]

Brilliant as always. Loving the fact that it feels like you are just going where it takes your fancy. Gives a whole new format and feeling to these trip vids👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I really liked that aspect of the trip too!

[@BazzerObama]

It’s wet, miserable, windy and cold in the UK, the darkness descends at around 3.30 in the afternoon and my motorbikes are tucked up in the garage for winter. I have two tours inked in the diary with mates for next year on my new toy, my 23 plate BMW K1600 bagger. The first trip takes in France, Belgium and Luxembourg in May and the second is a tour of the Brittany coastline in July. Winter evenings are spent planning and dreaming about what joys lie ahead. Your tours and especially this one, are helping to keep me going until spring arrives and takes me back to my first Goldwing tour of France and Italy back in 1998, it is a fantastic bike to tour on and I’m hoping that my new BMW will prove to be equally as good especially as it is full of 21st century gadgetry that my 1995 Wing didn’t have back in the day. Enjoying this series……..thanks for keeping my biking juices satisfied through winter. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure and I’m so glad you like them, sounds like you’ll have two great trips on the new bike - enjoy.

[@johnlenart597]

It's winter in Ohio-getting lake effect snows so it's soothing to be watching your videos. My trip this year included traversing endless days of flat cornfields and soybeans. NOT one switchback., but plenty of roundabouts. Catching on in the states. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@melsparks3477]

Awesome tour!The roads and views are fabulous.Thanks for taking me along.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you too

[@samhill3496]

Mr.Squeak. All good when I can see it for free on the net. Great views and great riding. I still like a curve, with or without legs. Nice to do those passes both directions. Whole other experience. 1958 Vette. Beautiful lake and great roads. Some wonderful engineering on those snow covers. Crackin' weather and blue skies. Good fortune on that. At some time in life a boat ride on the lake is in order. We have a big base in Baden Baden. Many friends served there. Beautiful ride. Lot of history in those mountains. All good from east Kentucky USA Next time

[@sarge2665]

I'm going to miss this tour when it ends guys! You'll have to embark on another one soon to keep us entertained (maybe that one with Carol on her own bike 👍🏻)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned!

[@peteeldridge1783]

Baden-Baden…a town so good they named it twice 😀. Restaurant options in the evening not so good. Did the B500 a few years ago and a great road - we were lucky as we met a guy who had tried the road half-a-dozen times and had previously always found it blanketed in mist. But that’s biking, explore and sometimes you are rewarded with life-long happy memories.

[@allanmason7544]

sorry to see this tour end both absolutly spot on

[@StephenClarke-l4s]

Hi Andy, when your trips are good, they are excellent ! So good of you to pass on all the info ref hotels etc. I think this Wing it tour could surpass the Japanese adventure 🤔 This leg with that overnighter was brilliant. I have mainly toured europe on sports bikes. So this tour has been a delight and much more restful, especially as its from my arm chair 😊. Catch you on the next leg and thanks again to you and Mrs Flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Really pleased you’ve enjoyed it and I agree, this was definitely one of the most enjoyable trips we’ve done to date.

[@alanlake5220]

Simply stunning, think TMF should relocate

[@oldfella4096]

Absolutely stunning the winging it tour is most enjoyable indeed....

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@philiplindley7384]

Been through the tunnel many times , working but never over the top. This has been a brilliant tour.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you think so!

[@mikethomas2138]

Lucerne, is another place worth spending some time around. The lake steamers are like posh buses, the city itself well worth a day exploring, and you can take train / cable cars to the top of a couple of the mountains. Love this series, you have visited some great places.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes we did - was a great trip….

[@greengreenie55]

Another good video, some stunning roads and scenery.

[@rosssagun9402]

Awesome video Capt. Flyer...probably one of the best so far. It is special to me because my grandmother grew up in Lavorgo, Switzerland, which you passed on your way up the Gottard Pass. Also, my wife and I honeymooned in Lucerne. You brought back some wonderful memories that I wish I could relive. Best to you and Mrs. Flyer. Always enjoy your content.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankmortimer27]

Another brilliant video, thank you. The old pass road or Tramola that you showed is well worth a visit, hardly any cars, just loads of bicycles, bikers and the occasional horse mail coach, must be terrifying on those steep cobbles!

[@gerhardkok6613]

Once again , thank you very much for an awesomely beautiful trip !!!!!!!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@PhilC184]

This tour really has hit the spot for me. Amazing roads and scenery. And quite a few additions to the bucket list!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coolio!

[@netkongen]

Spectacular scenery. Thanks for another brilliant ride.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@restorider]

Done that route a couple of times now in both directions and it truly is stunning and thoroughly recommended. So many options if you want to take a different windy road too so ill be going back to explore again soon.

[@guyrose2239]

Need this on a blustery wet grey Saturday morning! Thanks Team TMF 🤗

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@Moto_APT]

Great trip Andy! You know us patreons would have chipped in for the toll.😂. Cheers Arthur.

[@johnlam5908]

Great tour video as always. Wing sounds amazing and looks like some great hotels you stayed in also 😉

[@n22pdf]

Look forward to watching this series on a Saturday morning.. well done guys.. what an awesome adventure, amazing views.. ❤😊 Pete

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@palantir135]

Hi Andy, Yes, been there too. I love Switserland…in summer 😇. Love these motorcycle tours. Luzern is nice. I walked across he mediëval wooden bridge, almost everybody does😅. I prefer the german speaking parts because I speak that quite fluently. My French is enough to keep me alive but my Italian is zero.

[@deon1978]

Hey Andy, thank you very much for sharing this video with us. You have really outdone yourself with this one. As you'd say, you really pushed the boat out with this series. I hope to see my folks in SA again soon, and if God spares us all, I'd definitely show them this tour. That is how good it is and my parents are now 80! Such a treat this, wish it was an hour, but I appreciate the amount of effort you have to put in to bring this to us must be massive. In 2015 and 2016 I rode with BMW off road skills in Spain and Portugal each year on the GS bikes. I had a camera on my helmet. I showed my parents a few clips but not much. Maybe one day I will try and condense all of them in a video that won't bore people, but I can see how it can take forever to do. Take care

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for the kind comments, much appreciated.

[@glenbear1972]

Amazing views and scenery! Thanks for taking us along!

[@JEmmertz]

Oh, sigh! That Chevrolet Corvette in the parking lot made me weak in the knees; I've seen a red one of that year, or very close to it, but this one was a gem!

[@cpuuk]

Love a swanky hotel, me 🙂 I've paid way more in London, the mini bar was extra and no lake was included 😉 Loving this tour.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too….

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Watching this as the latest storm batters against my windows in the U.K. enjoying the stunning views you treat us to!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That was the general idea - thought publishing it this time of year would be a good idea…

[@BlackThor15]

Awesome day on the road!! 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it was!

[@DaveVaughan2004]

Wow, you were both spoiled with views on this leg. Absolutely stunning! I’ve really been enjoying following this tour, I think this and your Japan tour have been my faves.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Biggles83]

Every biker should do a Switzerland trip! Its absolutely beautiful

[@State6]

Been looking forward to seeing this all week! Cheers both 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@peterm.722]

Really wonderful Videos 😊. I live directly in Luzern, to Brunnen I go often by motorbike. It‘s like a bike Meeting on weekends. Your Hotel is No.1 in Brunnen. I take my lunch often on this terrace you showed

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very cool!

[@robbikebob]

Hmmmm, black forest.....I love their gateaux!

[@SirOsisofLiver]

What an absolutely gorgeous place! I appreciate the video tour

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Spectacular again and very posh.

[@colingray2422]

Wow what a stunning ride. Got to take the mrs to Switzerland I’m now thinking! Thanks for taking us along 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should!

[@johnterry804]

Great video amazing ride cheers us up watching on a cold wet Saturday morning in the Uk 🇬🇧 love your winter tour videos 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@garyhope0103]

Simply stunning views. Another episode that just keeps giving around every corner. Switzerland certainly looks an amazing place to ride a motorbike, though perhaps not in that particular star rating hotel every night lol. Nothing wrong with 'spoiling' yourselves once in a while though. My Saturday/Sunday mornings will be a smidgeon minutely less exciting as another tour comes to an end. I have a feeling this won't be the (first) and last time we see a 'Winging it' tour. As promised, each episode just got better. Thank you both again Mr and Mrs Flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Ah that’s very kind of you to say Gary, appreciate that!

[@treesthatleave876]

Not many motorways are as beautiful as the ones shown here! The hotel near Lake Lucerne was pretty tidy but then it should be at that price. I have stayed in a couple of places in Switzerland and it did not disappoint. Another brilliant episode on the "wing"

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@philipwatson7883]

Great vid. We stayed in Lucerne on lake Lucerne last year for 5 nights and loved it. Spent 15 nights on total in Switzerland. Try Bavaria if you get chance too , stunning villages and scenery.

[@sunflowermeadow]

Awesome ride on the wings. Can't wait on the following ride.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

One more episode to come!

[@silverwolfgecko7064]

Going through my country🎉🎉 Yeah, we have some beautiful roads here

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You sure do!

[@123rtheo]

Another awesome episode,many thanks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@LorneBlack]

Here in British Columbia we call those open-sided tunnels snowsheds, usually located where there's a greater chance of avalanche.

[@arightpest3367]

I used to go to lake Lucerne and spent 7 plus years as the family holiday. The first plan of winning the lottery would be to live on the side of the lake stunning area. The best thing we did was a helicopter ride through the mountains in that area.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool - flying in a helicopter is one of the best ways to travel!

[@MarkATaylor]

We were down in the Black Forest in the summer and stayed near Baden Baden. Like you say, a big chunk of the B500 is closed and subject to a 70kph speed limit (and sometimes less) but great roads in that area anyway. Wonderful part of Europe.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Baden Baden is lovely isn't it....

[@mattWallJsy]

Another fantastic video Mr. Flyer! 👍🏽🏍️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Another great episode, thanks for sharing. The pass early on in the film reminded me of entering Glencoe, it was so similar in the look of the mountains, valley and roads just on a bigger scale. What a lovely ride 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I agree.

[@Markevans63]

As a view from a Motorway that was a cracking one as were the views of Lake Lucerne 👌.... Cracking Vid once again Andy, loving this Winging it Tour.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@maheshdigiatals-vj6rg]

its always pleasure to see your videos.thanks and this is from india.we want to see many more videos like this.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much!

[@dereksmith9473]

Loving your channel. Many thanks. Switzerland does look spectacular but you must be saving the best till last. Come to New Zealand for the best of everything. Scotland, Wales and Switzerland all in one and a bit of its unique character also. Great roads, left side driving, little traffic and spectacularness aplenty. Bit spendy to get here though, I must admit. Let us know when you are ready for the ultimate ride! Cheers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It’s on the bucket list!

[@KelvinChilvers]

Really enjoyed this tour, kinda sad there is just one episode left. Switzerland is a nice country, however expensive. Looking forward to the final episode.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

All good things come to an end!

[@adunford2664]

Great video again. The gold wing looks like it’s a top tourer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It is!

[@ragerider6283]

Another great episode TMF with some really spectacular sites. Visually I think it absolutely rivals anything you've done before that I doubt anyone including yourselves maybe thought at the start?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes agreed…we’ll be back!

[@Themotograndpa]

Switzerland is stunning with great views but at a price keep up the great vids Andy 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks, will do!

[@richnovi]

The Alps often have north-south weather variance like that depending on which way the wind is blowing. They call it foehn.

[@peterdane9138]

Great area been a couple of times. Great series this.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Kind of you to say, thank you.

[@petersheppard6085]

What a place that Switzerland is.....obviously helps if you're caked (in money) lol

[@Grahamvfr]

Oh so lovely to see those roads again, did the reverse, we went from lake Lucerne (stopover in Buoches) down to Como. Switzerland always slows me down, it's sooo pretty I feel a noisy chav if I ride fast...lol.

[@andrewsargisson522]

I would have put the kettle on if I had known….over the border in Thayngen is 10 minutes from where I live. Glad you enjoyed my playground of ‘Schwarzwald’….😎

[@davexs]

That was fabulous. I have only been to Switzerland when skiing, wish I had gone in the summer now!!!

[@TomPeacock]

Carol saying fxxk off is a massive highlight for me! Very relatable and funny, keep it up! Within the confines on monetisation of course. Loved this tour series! ✌️✌️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Did she?!!

[@TomPeacock]

@TheMissendenFlyer I'm sure when you asked her for the name of the hotel in the room! It certainly sounded like it to me and made me chuckle

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

.....I don't think she would have said that....

[@AManAstray]

Hi Andy, I was disappointed to not complete the B500 on my recent tour as well, but at least managed the southern sections to Freudenstadt. As you said, some of the roads off the 500 are nice. Thanks for showing Lake Lucerne, as I didn't go this way. The pass I wanted to go over was snow covered so I went via Interlaken. I'll add a stop at the lake to my to-do list for next time. Thx G

[@stalbansbiker]

Great video and if you enjoyed the Lakes I'm sure you would love our favourite lake and it's beautiful villages Lake Garda we often stay in Limone ,Riva or Malchesine Also Lake Leco Really enjoyed this Video

[@adventurebeforedementia2090]

Magical Switzerland…! Road through Andermatt on my way to Athens in 2019. Stayed at the old Hotel Aurora (fuel station stop in Goldfinger). Did the return from Athens in Sept 2021. Must be the best riding country….by far! Glad to hear you caught the Swiss mountain bug…..symptoms: sinking, deflated feeling when leaving and taking one last glimpse of the mountains in the mirror! Hope to go to Andermatt etc again in 2025! Great series! ❤️🩷

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Have fun!

[@stalbansbiker]

The Alps and the Pyrenees are for me the best rides in the world along with parts of Canada and the USA

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Have i said how much I'm enjoying this tour? Yes? Time for some schlepp...........

[@billcotton1551]

Yeah, I think it was worth the price! Beautiful spot! I think the Vette was a 1961.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Flippin' lovely car I know that....

[@Martinooo19]

Andermatt is actually a great hub for many tours in the area, there are so many passes nearby like Furka, Susten, Oberalp and of course Gotthard.

[@johnridley5507]

Such a pretty area been around it on motorcycle 😮

[@darrenbelcher8078]

Really Really loved going along the ride with you, all looks fantastic.. Making me get an itch I need too scratch putting a trip into action next year... Not too sure how I feel doing that on a Zh2 tho...

[@reinmansmith]

I did this same route in September on route to and from Florence via Switzerland and Lake Como in Italy, (on 4 wheels in my SL500 as my wife won’t do trips on my bikes 😞) but it is a great route. We also stayed alongside Lake Lucerne and had 3 days alongside Lake Como which were both stunning. 😎 Great to see the Gotthard road again and we also came back via the B500 which lived up to it’s reputation.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Is that a good or bad reputation?

[@reinmansmith]

@@TheMissendenFlyer lol it was a great drive. I rode it on the bike back in June Northwards from the Swiss border and thought it was a great biking road, not much traffic and great bends to enjoy!