LittleBigTour round-up: Costs, injuries, kit and tips 💰

[@dirtyhabitz2888]

As a fellow KTM 1290 SAS rider, I can confirm that riding recklessly is all part of the KTM experience. A great trip with great footage, Tim 👍

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Just the most hilarious presentation style😂🤣 Thanks. Off myself from Isle of Man to Turkey and back at start of May having passed my test a year ago and never left the island on a bike. No real planning and i’ll just see what happens. As you say all about the memories. Cheers and more please.

[@timrodierides]

Haha thanks for the kind words Philip! That sounds like an absolute dream of a trip! Hopefully I'll get away at some point this year

[@solentmotorbiketours9545]

Just joined the KTM family (1290 Super duke GT ) With the Nigel the Pelican sticker that you kindly reminded me of from "Finding NEMO. Have done a lot of the roads you did and yes they are fun. Love the light hearted delivery of your Vlogs and a nice touch at the end to sum up the costs. I use My-Route navigation app on my phone works like a dream. 2023 holds a long trip for us through France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Liechtenstein, Austria (Grossglockner) , onto the Dolomites down to Lake Como and back up through Switzerland and return home.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Inked_CR]

Totally agree when you said, have the right gear. I found myself splurging 3k on new winter and summer gear. Picked up the new Rukka Voyage-R Jacket and trousers for winter. As well as the Rukka Forsair Summer Jacket with the Alpinestars Tech 5 Air to go underneath. Don't cheap on gear guys.

[@mudshackracing]

Riding recklessly? Can only of came from a GS rider. Just binge watched the trip. Well put together fair play. From a fellow reckless KTM rider

[@albertlira7443]

Man that's not a bad price for an epic adventure! I loved this journey

[@indiamelia639]

Great series that I'm going to watch again to get the road numbers. Been dreaming of doing a similar trip since getting on two wheels especially since getting my 1290 SA. Roll on the spring!

[@aberdeenaviationphotograph9311]

You are a bad man! You are justifying me buying ANOTHER bike. Your videos of the KTM have made my mind up. Damn you!! haha

[@timrodierides]

You won't regret it - really love mine.

[@SuperCookiemonster69]

Loved the series Tim! I'm in the market for a SAS and I think your videos have pushed me over the edge (towards the nearest KTM dealer). I haven't ridden in Europe since 2019 - went all the way to Italy and did 6 nights in the Dolomites with friends - that was my first trip. Can't wait to go again. Keep up the good work! Hope there was no lasting damage from your bum flap

[@mattmustoe2369]

I think I have a new favourite you tube channel. Excellent videos and humour. Thank you for your effort.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Matt - I'll try to keep up the nonsense!

[@gerryryan2302]

Nice little mini tour and series

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Gerry

[@robg9379]

Great review of the tour Tim. Love your comments & style of delivery...

[@timrodierides]

Cheers Rob, really appreciate it!

[@garycampbell7891]

First class Tim. Really enjoyed it and big shout out to your better half and kids for supporting your mini adventure. Regarding shredded butt cheeks don’t wear baggy cotton boxers and lubricate generously to stave off friction.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Gary - I read that aloud to my other half and she laughed… I think that means I’m good to do another one?!

[@Mowser63]

Only just stumbled across your channel and happy to say I love what I’ve seen so far. Great trip and beautifully vlogged too….hope the ring piece repairs are complete. Chapeau monsieur 👌

[@timrodierides]

🤣 bum’s never been healthier! Appreciate the comment!

[@gixxert1100]

Greetings from Eire. Excellent video series and great to see someone how tells it as is,,,,,, Keep up the good touring reviews, 🏍🏍

[@georgesweaton4623]

Love your channel and banter Tim keep it up

[@Mtbjitsu]

Thanks Tim, I enjoyed the series. I really want a ktm but I'm afraid I'll miss my big old gs.. and I won't be able to sell it after either!!

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Neil! If you like your GS then keep it - the main thing is having a bike of any sort, and the GS and KTM do 90% of the same job anyway.

[@greenwoodoak3744]

I experienced rucked up pant syndrome on SAS comfort seat in some bike pants , could be seat material, less flexible pants are best. weird wrinkles even after sort rides! You took it to an extreme Tim, and some !!

[@markscars1069]

We had Leafy’s distant cousin attach himself to the drain rail where the window disappears into the door, at the start of a recent trip away for a long weekend. He was still there on the way back, until about 20 miles from home where we stopped for lunch and lowering the window as a gust of wind blew up sent him into my lap. It was meant to be. So he’s now in the storage bin under the armrest…

[@owenwilliams9582]

Cheers Tim and Matt.

[@TheMilkybarkid69]

Not enough of these type of videos. Love to see what the actual costs of things are, nice one.

[@rogerduerden373]

It's been a great series of videos, Tim - thanks for taking us with you. It's a bugger that getting from Scotland to Europe takes so much longer!

[@timrodierides]

Yeah, that does suck - but then you’re also much closer to Scotland’s equally epic roads!

[@ratkinson-uk]

Count me in for the next trip Tim 👍

[@iam_mono1892]

Great video and very informative, as I live in Kent I totally understand the channel hopping bug. Thank you for making the video and would love to watch more of your travels. Ride Safe

[@timrodierides]

Thank you very much - can't wait to get back out there next year.

[@SuperWellington1815]

Bloody excellent articulate funny and very watchable thank you

[@glennziernik7475]

Thanks for a great mini series on your trip. I reckon there’s just as much fun in the dreaming and planning the trip as there is in the experience itself.

[@mattmutane5502]

I agree! I spend all of every winter figuring out/dreaming up summer trips... ;) :) (and dreaming of fab trips gone by...)

[@timrodierides]

I'm tempted to agree with you - when you're actually out there doing it, it doesn't quite sink in what you're upto. But the second you're back home you immediately miss it

[@bengradubai1864]

Awesome Tim, really enjoyed your video, look forward to the sumo xt review.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks!

[@Desmoduke]

Great video Tim, Really enjoyed the whole tour. More of those please

[@timrodierides]

I’ll try! Next year hopefully

[@ronalddurkin8344]

Great report Tim! 1290s rule! Mine's a '17 T-model. but I don't really need another 20hp to loose my license in AUS. Coming over from AUS in May 23, riding on a 990, & I will advoid the B500 as it sounds like ... AUS! TKU PS: Binned Conti TA's 2&3 for MITAS Terra Force (for the dirt side of things really - they are stone proof)

[@spencerlovell9602]

Love the content and your enthusiasm as always 😉

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Spencer! Not sure I do enthusiasm well, but I'll keep it up...

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Another classic vid (I believe making comments, however pointless) helps promote the channel and this channel is very worthy of promotion.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks! It certainly helps with my motivation to do more, and hopefully KZbin's algorithm likes it too :D

[@trevorphillips3055]

Nice one Tim. Enjoyed the series 👍

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Trevor - I've really enjoyed putting it together… sort of what I've dreamed of doing on KZbin since my first tour in 2010!

[@MOTOUK1]

Try the action 3 Tim, just had the firmware update on it and added a Freewell nd4 filter, picture is perfect, user interface excellent and battery life 👍 good to hear about your trip details

[@timrodierides]

Thanks for the heads-up! Just need my GoPros to finally die (which they normally do when I don't want them to… but now I want them to they refuse to stop working!)

[@jamesturner6117]

Brilliant! I did similar in July, loved it so much I went back in August! PS The Arden and Luxembourg are really worth spending more time in.

[@timrodierides]

Thanks James! Glad you've got the bug too and it's not just me. I love the Ardennes - and definitely want to visit Luxembourg. Apparently they've got some great war museums which is also a topic I could bore on about...

[@1956colinb]

Tim - Arse comfort,..for big miles I use a good pair of padded cycling shorts, right next to your skin ( no undies ) you can’t beat em, they’re designed to sweat in and the extra cushioning on your sit bones is always welcome 👍

[@mattmutane5502]

Tim, you might try some Moto Skiveez (Motolegends just up the road from you, sell them). The only downside I think (apart from price), is the lack of a fly.... (but then then Knox base layers I wear dont have one of those either...) HTH!

[@mattmutane5502]

Excellent summary Tim, good effort!! Reckless someone said, WTAF!!?? (I would have said you ride to an advanced standard myself!) Keep up the good work, I seriously don't understand how you have time for what basically looks to me like at least 3 if not 4 full time jobs...

[@timrodierides]

I just do all of them really badly…

[@mattmutane5502]

@@timrodierides If that's true then this channel is your exception! :)

[@MrAdambinnie]

Terry and I ready to go at a moment's notice. Bags are still packed. Should probably wash the clothes in them actually.

[@timrodierides]

Let's plan next year's…

[@BibtheBoulder]

I use Custom Fit Guards ear plugs, and they are comfy for as long as you want them in. So much of the kit needed for a tour is so darned expensive, which is a real shame......nonetheless enjoyed the mini series...

[@alechopkins6545]

This makes me want to go on a road trip, been a while since I've done one Recklessly riding? Which video series were them 2 watching? The injury sounds like a pain in the in the arse (sorry couldn't help myself with the intended cliche pun 🤣)

[@timrodierides]

Haha thanks Alec. Road trips are just so good on two wheels

[@chriswest4570]

Hey Tim, great video serious. I'm local to your neck of the woods, and would love to organise a similar trip. Roughly how many miles did you cover? I'd like to judge if I'd have the stamina to do that much riding in four days. Thanks!

[@Dan-56]

Your explanation of the reason for the change in the shape of your ear canal was priceless 😆👍! I see someone already addressed your raw bum, and if your “waterproofs” weren’t breathable, like your Gortex jacket 😉, you can end up with a massive case of “diaper rash” from your own sweaty cheeks😱! (Just be glad it didn’t “migrate” up to “little Willie and the twins” 😳! Don’t ask me how I know 🙁.)

[@timrodierides]

Haha, I didn't think about that. I didn't need much more reason to justify upgrading my trousers, but avoiding arse flaps is a good one

[@mattmutane5502]

@@timrodierides Agreed! I recommend the stretchy/breathable Scott (Motolegends) or the Held... both excellent!

[@timparry5028]

It's ok if one of the complainers unsubscribes cos I've just subscribed and my names Tim as well so that must count double!!!

[@timrodierides]

Hahaha thanks Tim. A Tim in the hand is worth two in the bush. I think that’s the saying…

[@timparry5028]

Yea. Im sure thats right!!!🤣🤣

[@MarcEasen]

My wife’s a nurse and she says what you had is a moisture lesion due to being sat down for too long and the moisture couldn’t escape. Edit: I really enjoyed your little mini Tour 👍 I’ve also got a 21 SAS and I’ve just replaced my ContiTrail rear because it squared right off. I agree, the weight & the torque of the bike destroys them.

[@tigerick7291]

That sounds horrible.

[@timrodierides]

My rear tyre outlasted my bum… I’d share a photo but no one needs that 😂

[@alechopkins6545]

That sounds horrible, best to ride in the birthday suit then, no where for the moisture to get trapped 🤣

[@weejock13]

fuel cost and mpg????

[@timrodierides]

I averaged 48mpg on the 1290, and I think I spent about £180ish on fuel? Not 100% on the cost.

[@weejock13]

@@timrodierides I also have 2022 1290s… for 10 yrs I’ve done my summer euro trip in a GS so next yrs trip will be first on a non bmw

[@richardgiles2484]

Good video and £500ish isn't too bad. Only problem with this video was a bit to much information on one subject which was personal to you 🤣🤣🤣

[@DontPanicDear]

Reckless fool! This was exactly like my first trip the the Nurburgring! Well the abroad bit anyway…. Costs started uncomfortably high, and then SPIRALLED the F out of control, to the extent it took me a year to clear my credit card! Note : When young and poor, please don’t eat at Pistenklause every night and perhaps don’t have steak on the stone TWICE in the same evening 🙄 However Tim, you’re quite right about the experiences and memories. I can bore anyone for hours with the shenanigans we go up to on those four days 😊 Cheers for sharing and please remember to delete that arse flap selfie 🍻

[@timrodierides]

Haha, I only go to Pistenklause when someone else is paying! Thanks for the kind comments

[@RedRupert64]

Motorways and tolls?! A waste of time and money. Why do you bother with the Cardo thing - it's not needed and is another thing to have to worry about and charge? Less stuff is the way to go. Cheers.

[@timrodierides]

Ok grandad, get back to bed. Don’t forget your meds

[@RedRupert64]

@@timrodierides Sorry to have upset you. You need to develope a thicker skin if you continue to publish such drivel on YT.

[@mattmutane5502]

If you've not used/had comms on a bike, you don't know what you're missing! The more people in a group, the more useful it becomes!! It's not a worry, and with a 10-13 hour runtime, it's rarely something you have to think about, charging is done overnight only... I've been using comms over 20 years, and wouldn't do without now, it massively enhances the group riding IMO! (though hearing everyone else chatting in your ear all day is not for everyone, it's true) Even riding by myself, the ability to make/take calls and stay in touch with home is also something I now wouldn't want to do without! (and of course, music for the motorways... ;) )