THE HEAVY ONE - offroad ride in the FRENCH ALPS - SOLO motorcycle trip - Col du PARPAILLON TET EP.4

[@Mike62N]

@ 16:20 - 'Yahoo!' indeed! Amazing scenery and video work, awesome adventure riding, and a Volvo with a rocket! These are the kind of days we remember all those years later :)

[@janeharris9879]

Such a smashing video. Soooo pleased you found help and guidance. Bikers...a true band of brothers ( and sisters).

[@PhilG221]

For such a small country, you do find Dutchies in the most random places! So good to see that you had help on those trails. Ah ... saw their plates, not Dutchies but Belgians. Just as good and random!

[@TomVestvik]

See them all the time in Norway. It used to be the Germans. You are all welcome.

[@koenrouwenhorst4218]

We are everywhere. We will succeed

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

Glad you didn't quit and I'm sure you gained a lot of experience and confidence on that very difficult bit of off-road. Also glad for the help of the bikers that came along. What a great family bikers are.

[@rickmancr]

Very cool to see a flock guardian dog looking after the sheep.

[@martinfretwell]

If you ever get to the alps there are lots of them.

[@jenslithen6203]

Hi, it's so nice to follow you, and I like your pictures. Good luck and take safe.

[@MsRicardasT]

Great video. It was interesting to watch your of road trip. Thanks!

[@atalayaworks]

Offroad riding took out bad words 😆👏, great video. Watching all the French alps list from 🇻🇪

[@LNRmoto]

Glad you like them!

[@expatbiker6598]

French alps off road is the ultimate European challenge and you did it

[@silewis65]

Great adventure Leonora, awesome riding 👏🏼and cool to see fellow bikers offering support and assistance when you need it 🙏 reassures faith in people doesn’t it! Loved the video 👍🏼😎

[@helios1225]

Ein ehrliches Video! Es gefällt mir sehr gut. Meine meisten Umfaller und kleine Stürze hatte ich auch immer abseits der Straße. Ich habe keinen Spaß mehr gehabt. Jetzt habe ich mir ein kleineres, leichteres Motorrad gekauft. Damit ist es für mich leichter zu fahren und ich habe wieder Spaß.

[@sushruttalekar]

This was the scariest terrain I ever saw in your videos 😁 It was really brave of you to set off expecting to cover this alone. Kudos to the fellow riders! This terrain reminds me of my trip to Ladakh in 2019 on RE Himalayan. There was a section where we had to pass through snow covered passes full of slippery, muddy roads and was the scariest of all!

[@fallinginthed33p]

The huge drops on those roads is scary.

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you very well done thanks for taking us along. We all know it's not if it's when. The dent just tells a story. Love your videos. Cheers to ya.

[@mancavemoto]

Awesome stuff Leonoor, that looked tricky! But what a view and a real sense of achievement at the end

[@LNRmoto]

Thnx Tony! It was such an amazing day, that “high” went on for days haha

[@lyndonevans8033]

What a stunning ride, you rode really well, that climb was harder than it looks on film especially on a large luggage laden bike. Shame about the battle scars but you will always look at that dent and remember that fab ride.

[@srendyhm713]

Damn it's a good and honest film... Thanks for participating in your tour..

[@PureEvolution]

oh wow what a trail and yea picking up bike like thats not easy for most of us little practices for next time your wanting to have a tootle off road perhaps. I love how people come together on bikes its just great to see

[@LNRmoto]

Got one now haha, better late than never right? Their help was much appreciated

[@christopherjones3422]

Awesome!!!!!

[@jude.v25]

There are a few good people still in the world, especially in the motorcycle community. Good video.

[@Kalsino]

Man you are one crazy women, what a ride, what a ride you just did there. It got me thinking about were you drop the motorcycle, maybe you should have a MotoWinch LC2500 Motorcycle Hoist or a Dustriders Motorcycle Hoist try to look it up on KZbin. Thanks so much for this beautelful video you have made. Your sincerely The Dane from Denmark

[@KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

I can't believe how many "normal" cars were on that pass! Well done!

[@rebeccachristie1969]

Wow. Respect Leonora zu had palpations watching that but you must have been so exhilarated at the end. ❤

[@FrensTimmerpens]

I take this one with 4x4 once and in 2019 alone with an old KTM but heavy windy snow obstructed my to go further! So i did turn and took lunch with 2 Germans who also reversed... Nice trip....! I love to see you doing it!

[@LNRmoto]

Good stuff, many 4x4's on the Parpaillon while I was there too. Seems like good fun

[@steveaustin1820]

Enjoyed that adventure...always a plus when you challenge yourself.

[@patrickroos8002]

Well done, .... The winner takes it all!

[@JonnyTwofifty]

'That's just what bikers do for each other..' YESSS!! Exactly. And also I love how your new friends looked after you with the cabin at the start of the video. Good people out there for sure. Look after yourself.

[@albertschoof431]

Met zo'n zware machine Parpaillon doen.... Respect! Bikkel !!

[@Kevo-Blucati]

What a great achievement the Tunnel du PARPAILLON is 😎 I did it solo 2 years ago, same direction as you, but in the summer time..... no snow, but sheet ice in the tunnel Then i was parked up doing a piece to camera, a little girl 10-12 years old rode up on a mini moto, with her Dad behind by about 5 mins in a 4x4 Toyota 😄

[@niels4361]

You are a brave woman riding these realy off roads. I would not have ridden these roads. I'm looking forward to see more of your films

[@burenvanpaul]

Well, that was quite a challenge! Great that you did it and luckily you had good support from fellow bike riders.

[@3353]

You did brillianty The bikes are so so heavy with all the equipment on There’s no way of stopping it going over if it tips the balance I’m so glad help came along for you Stay safe & well done x

[@johnterry804]

Always a danger off-road on your own? Lucky not injured and help came! Good video wonderful scenery!! Xx

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

I have nothing but respect for you and your adventures. The Desert X is a big bike, and when fully loaded I wouldn’t be confident riding those trails, but you just get your head down and go for it. Absolutely awesome! I love that the bike community just brings strangers together to help and encourage each other, fantastic episode, Leonoor! 😁👊

[@LNRmoto]

Thanks a lot Phil and happy you enjoyed the vid. I’m glad I stuck by my idea after running into those Belgian heroes!

[@julianpavitt4926]

WOW. WHAT AN ADVENTURE!

[@gerdmuller4158]

great.you dit it!

[@spodokomoto5020]

That was awesome. Good for you 👍

[@garytong3395]

Biggest problem in the tunnel, at that time of year is ice! And you can't see it. Well done :)

[@kennyshardenduronortheast6408]

Hello from England we are going there in September. Your videos are amazing never done it before do more off Road but Knocking on know, and looking for a different adventure and your videos have just changed my mind to what to do. Keep the good work up amazing.

[@w.herder9131]

Spannend!

[@MrsOveata]

Exciting beautiful country. First big city, tires might be in order. Great video.

[@jaroslawmichalski9021]

I really enjoyed watching it. High quality video, amazing places. Thank you.

[@LNRmoto]

Thank you very much

[@martinharris7656]

Top video as always ..... cant wait for the next one

[@VacantInside]

Best episode yet! Can’t wait to show and inspire my sons (though they’re more likely to be keen by the car rally!). Excellent riding. Superb views. But the standout for me, as ever, is your attitude. Only the views beat your attitude! Well done and thanks for publishing.

[@LNRmoto]

Please do, that is great to hear. That car rally was a whole thing on its own, they’re the crazy ones haha!

[@robertgoetz2678]

Awesome! My compliments! Maybe in id that col de parpaillon ten times, but never ever with snowy parts!

[@dirkdanckers4072]

Prachtige reportage en wat een avontuur hé. Vele groetjes uit België

[@LNRmoto]

Was het zéker Dirk!!

[@RaghavendraNagaraja]

Crazy I would say you are, but one hell of a ride😂 It’s truly worth the pain and thanks for biking buddies who made this happen. It’s blessing to such amazing place 😊

[@pauledmonds3357]

Nice one, well done for pushing through it all, worth it in the end

[@jeanfi1004]

Très courageuse de faire le parpaillon à cette période avec la Desert X bien chargée👌 ... Respect 👏

[@yorkshiresdronestruggle]

Your super inspiring. Love you videos ❤

[@wimh9737]

Knap gedaan…respect!

[@-runningwithscissors-9766]

Very well done for a first ride at that riding level on that terrain.....especially on such a heavy bike.

[@Carl-s6t]

Thank you for taking us with you. You are showing me places I would never get to see. Otherwise.

[@chriswharrier3571]

Stunning ride, well done to all.

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

if you don't get it dirty or wet...your not doing it right....that's the terain that makes you a better rider, great footage. Be safe

[@elch_lisl]

Thank you so much for this episode. Gave me a real flashback! Been there, done this - 30 year agoe on my old Honda Transalp as one of the rare girlbikers at this time. Keep it up and good luck!

[@LNRmoto]

That’s awesome to hear 🙌🏼

[@elch_lisl]

@@LNRmoto 🙌Yes, it was! I'll have to look for the old photos ( pre-digitale days 😉) from that time in the attic.

[@chema1546]

Ok 👏🎉👍 Leonor

[@Ride22]

What a adventure well done 👍

[@harriehartel8151]

steep experience curve there. respect. Had simular boulders and fallovers on the col de finistere in june this year. the pass was closed ( by a sign) but i was already going up , going back was no fair option due to the fresh and very loose gravel. italian roadworkers helped lifting the bike . they seemed not surprised that a biker with the bike full with luggage was going over the pass and ignored the closed signs. once the bike was on the weels again they wished me good travels. (as far as i could understand the men) . salut du pays bas

[@cpuuk]

Help in the most unlikely places 🙂 Very brave 🙂

[@larsholst6216]

Be happy that you recovered that screw................. I lost a screw from my GPS Touratech mount on my Multistrada 950S (same engine) and it went down and jammed the left fan behind the cooler. Bike was close to get a "heat-stroke" quite a while later due to that. 1 ½ Hours mechanics work to find it.

[@LNRmoto]

Ouch, that is not what you want! It actually happened once before with another accessory on my DX, had to lay the bike on its side and shake it to hear the screw and could luckily recover it.

[@3albike]

what a challenge

[@kevinoshea2870]

Looks amazing trail

[@jean-michelmeziere3734]

👏👏Supergirl💪💪✌félicitations👏👏

[@ekkiplicht7283]

Very well done, my guess is riding these oads is hard. You are doing well to be proud of you. dents in the bike just show that you have done sruff, nor many other will (or can) do.

[@bobd4149]

Another great video 👍 We need to be able to buy some of your stickers please 😉

[@LNRmoto]

Maybe one day on my own website which is in development 🙌🏼

[@jay26cee]

How epic!! Such gentlemen too. You were quite fortunate indeed. I'd like to have the balls to take my bike (GSA) on tracks like that. One day I hope to pluck up that courage. I guess the thing holding me back is not having a riding buddy who would be prepared to take on the same challenge. Well done to you to sticking with it. I bet you slept pretty well that night - even in a tent. By the way - how do you find the tinted visor during low light/night times? Asking as I have the same Shoei lid - currently refreshing the inner and custom spraying the shell. Considering a tinted visor.

[@LNRmoto]

One day you’ll just go, I’m sure of it. I love the visor, I don’t have that many night rides and in my previous Shoei I had a sun visor to pop down, so this is a nice alternative and easy on my eyes as I’m horrible with bright lightning

[@jay26cee]

@@LNRmoto Thanks for your feedback. Tinted visor on the shopping list! :) Yes, one day I should just go and hit the trails. Maybe start local without luggage to get some feeling. Ride safe.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Gnarly terrain deep in the Alps... It looks like some parts of Colorado but with mountains that aren't as tall. Solo recovery on these trails can be a pain. I hope you have an emergency communicator device in case you get injured with no one else around. You're not crazy to attempt this. A VW Golf on the trail is crazy 😂 in that convoy of cars heading down.

[@dougm5231]

Have to say you got very lucky.. That is one thing I'm always weary of and that is dropping the bike out in the middle of nowhere and not able to pick it up.

[@gutierrerodrigues-c5t]

Good night Leonor! Would it be possible on KZbin to have more translation options, like Brazilian Portuguese lol... I follow your videos and I love your work. Thanks!😅

[@LNRmoto]

Hi there, subtitles are actually A LOT of work to get them right.. per language it’s an easy one/two hour job, as the timings are mostly off than on the right place, so I won’t be putting in that many hours for different languages, sorry..

[@kriscarroll100]

amazing good effort 👌👌

[@Biker_Jonathan]

That was the best yet! I was not expecting that Africa to slip and drop lol. Looks like great fun! Very lucky to have those guys turn up. 😊

[@marcfalardeau6058]

You should never ride these nasty trails alone! 😉🏍

[@Eds_PanAm]

my lord what views!!!!! I gotta ask, how long after this wadit to purchase a new rear tire? LOL.

[@dominiquevandecavey3597]

When did you ride this trail ? We met you on the Col du Telegraph (the Belgian couple with the BMW1250 standing next to,you)… Was this before ?

[@LNRmoto]

Ah yes I remember! Funny to run into you two here. This was I believe on August 29th

[@laurenworman8652]

that's hard on a big bike

[@BOZr-l9r]

Don’t knock yourself over your falls off road, when you’re carrying all that weight in luggage you’re bound to loose your balance at lower speeds or traction, at least you know how to avoid it in the future and you tested all your crash protection 🤞😜

[@ADV_explorers]

👌👌👌👌👍

[@jsh6927]

whats the name of the Tool Bag you use ? Is from Mosko Moto i guess isnt it?

[@LNRmoto]

Yes! It is the Pinner tool roll from @moskomoto

[@fxdx68]

do you know that in France almost all restaurants propose a dish of the day for approx 10€.... Why eating from shity Lidl?????

[@LNRmoto]

Did you know that you can actually eat your own breakfast in the chalet and then do some grocery shopping for some snacks during the day? 🤯

[@fxdx68]

@@LNRmoto it was more an advice than a critic, but you can take it as you want. I would also ad that it might be interesting to share nice food moments.

[@ruiruivo83]

Low audio at 3.12

[@mar0364]

Love your timing and choice of curse words. I said them along with you!😂

[@Anytwowheels2024]

Fantastic episode! Enjoyed it immensely! The moto community is always willing to help. On a recent trip to Europe, we could not pull up to check the map without another moto rider stopping to see if everything was alright!

[@BoTour]

I did the Parpaillon in 2019 on my V-Strom as my first offroad experience; it was a fantastic ride. Only saw other motorcycles once I passed the tunnel. I got a bit anxious riding alone in the dark, water-filled tunnel. I didn't drop the bike, luckily.

[@uwegauer3889]

Schön das du dich so durchgekämpft hast..., Respekt❤

[@jtrvlsthewrld]

Great achievement but maybe you've to reconsider your the Ducati Dessert X for a ligher bike? 🤷🏾‍♂ 🤔

[@LNRmoto]

I will definitely not 😊 but thanks!

[@martinhughes9769]

It’s not easy picking up modern bikes even with very little in the panniers,you’re bike is fully laden,I dropped my ninja 1000 a few weeks ago ago I came to a stop front wheel locked up just dropped no damage thankfully, I failed to pick it up but few of us out I had help , few years ago I would of managed it much older and weaker health issues don’t help 😢, fair play you’ll try the crap routes👍🏻 not for me , but I can appreciate the reason you do it different scenery I’m great full for that ,what a place 😊

[@martinfretwell]

I went up that track on my tenere this year. Its harder than it looks on a heavy bike and have short legs. I like your videos ❤. I dropped my bike 2 years ago the first dent is the worst 😂

[@gordonroberts8206]

Love your channel and content always looking forward to the next video 😊

[@GoWin_life]

Nice.... Love to watch your videos....

[@hansrijzenga923]

It might not be easy but the views are definitly worth it. Great video, again❤

[@frombelair9122]

very nice video, it was like a movie....xo

[@robin_hornychwanderer9583]

Well, You did it, difficult terrain.

[@schemkesa]

Ja, te groot en te zwaar, geen makkelijke opgave met de DesertX. Maar.... je hebt t gehaald (met n klein beetje hulp) en al die autos ook 😮 man wat n weg😂

[@LNRmoto]

Te groot en te zwaar? Zeker niet. Ideaal? Mwah 😆 Volgende keer weer met bak ervaring de volgende pas op

[@christopher54179]

That was incredible and well done. Amazing achievement. You’ve got guts girl attempting that on your own.

[@BS_R1250GS]

Wowwww, amazing, Leo. Congrats, you did it. A little crazy you are, right...😂😊

[@LNRmoto]

I can be from time to time Barb 😆 glad you enjoyed!

[@arnoutvanwijk4916]

Great video. More exciting and entertaining than the movie i just watched. So cool to see you can always count on fellow bikers. You must feel so alive after a day like that. How are you finding the Sand 4? I'm contemplating to get either that one too, or the offtrack suit. Ride safe!

[@LNRmoto]

Glad you enjoyed it, there’s lots more to come. I had some sore muscles the day after but worth it! The sand suit is a great overall piece of kit, with plenty of ventilation for warm days and layer options for the colder - the main reason I took this jacket with me for this trip

[@JEmmertz]

Seems like a stretch of "road" that really deserved a few F!-bombs. Good to see you got company, and help, when it was needed. It is a lot easier to ride here from home in my chair, but I don't get the lovely memories nor all the new friends - so you win, Leonoor. 👍

[@LNRmoto]

Ain't nothing like yelling out a good ol' F! Was a memorable day for sure.

[@boehmi_73]

As always, a great video! Are there GPX files for your tour? Thank you so much René

[@LNRmoto]

Not yet, might be cooking something for next year in form of a website with lots of info on there about everything

[@lisboa2628]

Hello Leonora, I am very impressed with your trips, your photos and videos. Where can I see the routes you did in the Alps? Thank you and good luck!! In Catalan lenguaje: Hola Leonora, estic molt impressionat amb els teus viatges, fotos i vídeos. On puc veure les rutes que vas fer als Alps? Gràcies i bona sort!!

[@LNRmoto]

Hi, I’m currently working on my website and in the future I will also include route files there. For now you can use the locations I’ve put in the videos, and create a route for yourself. Enjoy!

[@TomVestvik]

I want to do this one day. 😃