Motorcycle Trip to Barcelona by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 2

[@jvl4832]

Just the right tour for those waiting to take their bikes out of winter storage. One thing was missing in this video…..Clouds! Not one ! Job well done Brian and Sue. 🍻Looking forward to the rest of this tour. Greetings, Jim

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Jim - not a cloud in the sky ☁️ the way biking should be! 😀👍

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice video guys...we need some of that sunshine 🌞! Great to be on the road. Cheers Steve

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Steve - we certainly need that sun ☀️ really missing Spain right now! 😀👍

[@marcoluoma3770]

As always, thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through your travels. I love how you can always turn annoyances (no dinner until 8:30) into benefits (beer o'clock x 2!). Thanks again.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Marco - there has to be some benefits for waiting so long for dinner! 🍷🍺😂😀👍

[@dazzlejazzable]

Stunning scenery and there's nothing better than an open road and zero traffic (it's what we love about where we live!)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

You’re absolutely right Jenny! Open roads, no traffic and plenty of sunshine! ☀️ 😀👍

[@GSHants]

Thanks for giving us some sunshine in these cold, damp dark days, hopefully a reminder of good times to come. Spain never disappoints, empty roads a plenty, we’ll just cross Llieda off the list now.😉

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

It’s always nice to see a little sunshine in the middle of winter! In fairness, we probably didn’t see the best of Lleida! 😀👍

[@PAL01823]

We’ve ridden to Zaragoza a couple of times and stayed in the same hotel both times, lovely place👍🏼

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

It’s a great place Paul - one of our favourite stops! 👍😀

[@johnwelbers4248]

Bucket place to ride🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🍻 thanks for sharing another great vid.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you John - it’s definitely a “must do”! 😀👍

[@Oliverlikesbikes]

It must be difficult to maintain the amazing standards you have set in these videos but you seem to manage it. Thanks again.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Oliver 🙏 we really appreciate your positive comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@stephenchapman8344]

Brilliant! 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Stephen! 😀👍

[@dalewintle9969]

What great roads and scenery, not forgetting awesome entertainment, looks like another epic adventure you guys are sharing well done Bry & Sue you never disappoint 👌🏻

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Dale - it was another great trip - we always enjoy Spain. The roads, less traffic and great weather! ☀️😀👍

[@FelicianoG]

Getting away from cold and overcasting skies to the south as winter migrating birds. Thanks for your pleasant videos and riding tours. Greetings from Feliciano; Leon, Spain

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Gracias Feliciano 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed it - we loved Leon - what a great place to live! 😀👍

[@mphigham1963]

Some wonderful scenery there guys, I might take the Mrs there sometime as she keeps nagging to go abroad on the bike 😄😄 Maybe next yr ! Fabulous video as always 😃

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Martin - there is indeed lots of beautiful scenery - you’ve got to listen to your wife! 😀👍😂

[@mphigham1963]

We`ve booked the ferry and accomodation for our trip to Clifden, Co Galway the last week in June, so looking forward to that !

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@mphigham1963 Fantastic! We loved Ireland - you must do the Sky Road - we missed it last time because of the weather! 👍😀

[@mphigham1963]

We`ve circumnavigated the whole Island of Ireland but it`s been in the car up until last year, stayed in Galway many times over the yrs, love the place ! Done the Sky Road in the car but looking forward to riding it in June 😃😃I`ve then got nine days in Ballina, Co Mayo first week in Sept, on my own for that trip as I`ll be out on the bike all day most days. It`s a camping trip this one ! 😃

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@mphigham1963 brilliant! 😀

[@nigelprice6469]

Thanks for reminding us what sunshine and dry roads look like 😂

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Nigel - it’s good to see especially in the depths of winter 🥶! 😀👍🌞

[@barrymccarthy8638]

Always a well constructed video and very informative too. Great that sue travels too it must be great that she has the same interests ref biking and touring. I enjoyed yer Wild Atlantic Way trip. I have done some of it myself....as im from Country Cork in Ireland an you gave a good review of it too,which is always nice to hear. I think yu both are unique as regards your channel and how well you both present your vidoes. Nice clean videos (no bad language) or bad behaviour, unlike some similar moto vloggers. Great work Brian and Sue keep it up and looking forward to the next one

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Barry 🙏 I’m really very lucky that we both share the same passion for motorcycling and travel. We absolutely loved Ireland ( despite the inclement weather in part 2🌧️!) - we really appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@davidlee4966]

Riding in Spain look’s heavenly, warm dry and quiet roads, we must give it a go again

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks David - it certainly a beautiful place to ride - warm and no traffic jams! 😀👍🌞

[@allanmason7544]

great stuff

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Allan! 😀👍

[@brianfarrelly7151]

Hi Brian( Bryan ? ) and Sue, enjoyed your latest video - great scenery, beautiful blue skies, music and history. Can’t get over the lack of traffic but notice that some of the road surfaces are like our Irish back roads - broken tarmac. Roll on spring and summer and hopefully some sunshine. Regards.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Brian - you’re absolutely right - empty roads but questionable quality when you’re off the beaten track! Roll on Spring and summer, we can’t wait! 😀👍

[@R1200RTLE]

Great video, inspirational for anyone planning that long continental trip 😎👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed it! 👍😀

[@martintramuntbikemallorcak481]

22 degrees and bluebird skies for last 2 weeks here and no end in sight! Alot of my clients ask me when is the best time to cycle (or ride motorcycle) in Mallorca.. and it's an easy one... December & January.. very seldom rains...beautiful days getting up to 22c... and cold nights...but great for being out on the roads! (February is looking more of the same too)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Martin - that climate sounds perfect! 👌😀👍🌞

[@davidreed6817]

A great way to start the (working) day 😅 oh for the warm and the bright light of summer 🌞

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you David - Spring will soon be here! 😀👍🌞

[@JohnLongdin]

Another great video thank you, looks amazing 😍. It made me chuckle how that lady stood at the bottom of the ramp 😂

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much John - yes, we’re not exactly sure what she was doing! 😂😀👍

[@yogid21]

Nice ride I love Spain.. you don't say Tapas in Northern Spain, they call it Pinchos

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Absolutely correct! 👍😀

[@delwilliams9042]

Spain is definitely on my to do list 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Del you’ll absolutely love it! 😀👍

[@klauswolf180]

Good to see you guys again on the Road have fun and good luck !!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Klaus! 😀👍

[@1couple4bikes]

Blue sky, patatas bravas and amazing roads. Cant wait to ride down again this year. Great video, hope you had some Estrella beer in Barcelona

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Manny 🙏 it’s great to see blue skies and sun again! We had lots of Estrella! 👍😀

[@trevorthorn5011]

Hi 👋 morning another great leg of your adventure love the way you two tour a joy to watch Stress free well organised ride safe 🍷

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Trevor - it’s always good to avoid stress whenever possible! 😀👍

[@michael1061]

Hi Sue & Brian nice to see you both again on the road . i might even throw a leg over the CB and venture out tomorrow , have a nice weekend .

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Michael - always good to get out for a ride! We’ll be out today for a shot of therapy! 😀👍

[@jimweagant8920]

Thanks for the ride along and video 👍👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Jim! 😀👍

[@andyhorsfall9394]

I enjoyed that, thanks. I'll be stopping at zaragoza later this year on a bike trip with my wife, and i usually stop at the spa hotel there, but it's a bit out of town. I'll try that hotel you stayed at for a change, looks nice.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Andy, we’d definitely recommend the hotel because it’s right next to the old town, Roman Wall and Basilica - hope you have a great trip! 😀👍

[@alanread136]

What's the big thing about double beds?, where there's a way there's a will 😂

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂 Don’t like falling down the crack in the middle! 😂😀👍

[@Daz533]

We did practically the exact same tour in June 40 degrees 😢 dodgy off roading with puncture risk in that heat.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Wow 😮 not sure I’d like to do it in that heat 🥵 - way too hot for us! Too fair skinned! 😂😀😀

[@thewoodster8607]

I discovered this region last year on a last minute trip from the Picos to the Moto GP at Motoland Aragon. Fantastic place to bike. Some of those cross-country routes are wonderful. We ended up in Cubelles, via the wonderful Monserrat Abbey, down the coast from Barcelona. It's currently 6 degrees here and I cannot wait for this years trips to begin. Thanks for your video. I like the restaurant and hotel reviews as well.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 It’s a great place to ride. We love that there are so many empty roads to explore! 😀👍

[@midlifecrisis22]

Great video as always and very educational thank you

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much glad you found it helpful! 😀👍

[@suebt8794]

As ever beautiful choice of music. Thanks for taking us into the warmth and sunshine. Love to see you both x stay safe out there.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Sue - isn’t it nice to see some sunshine right now! X👍😀🌞

[@leeandjancruise]

Oh to ride beneath clear blue sky without lines of stationary traffic, enjoyed your vlog immensely. We're off on a 35 night cruise this coming Sunday and by the time we get back I'm hoping for some dry weather to ride my Ducati bought in December, haven't ridden it yet. Ride safe.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Wow, 35 days is a long one! We did a 26 day one just before Christmas and had a brilliant time - I admire your patience in waiting to ride your new bike! 😀👍

[@leeandjancruise]

Any chance you doing a vlog covering your cruise experience? @@midlifemotorcyclediaries

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@leeandjancruise actually it was 16 days not 26! (Typo) we wouldn’t do a cruise vlog as it wouldn’t fit with the channel but we did record some video and stills footage for our personal memories! 😀👍

[@leeandjancruise]

That's what I do with our cruise holiday memories, I share them on KZbin in a photo flip album format as it makes it quick and easy for us or anyone remotely interested to access them and possibly help anyone considering that particular cruise, there's also some of my classic motorcycle restorations on there as well for the same reason.@@midlifemotorcyclediaries

[@bogusm8940]

So I gotta ask, what was the pose the girl was doing as you were going into the parking garage at the last hotel? That looked really strange and weird. I had to play it over and over again. Great job on the videography and it’s so nice to have this quality of work during our long Montana winter months when we can’t ride. Thank you very much!!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 like you, we’re not exactly sure what she was doing 🤔 maybe she was posing for the cameras! 😂 Speaking of Montana, we’re really enjoying watching Yellowstone at the moment - Montana looks amazing! 😀👍

[@bogusm8940]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Unfortunately, not much of that show is even filmed in Montana. Come on over sometime and I’ll take you guys through the parks. Yellowstone and Glacier. They are beautiful.

[@chrisatkinson9498]

Another great video guy's, nice to see some great, warm weather this time of year. Eventually getting my knee operation tomorrow ( Saturday ) so more content is needed to watch as I'll be out of action for several months.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Chris, glad you enjoyed it! Hope the knee op goes well - it’s certainly taken some time to get sorted - must be very frustrating for you. All the best! 😀👍

[@chrisatkinson9498]

Thank you❤ Yes many cancellations, seems forever since we met at the NEC in 2022, I was told then it would be Christmas time, I maybe should have asked what year😂

[@2wheelsbetter]

86? Fastest I've seen on your Relive. 😊

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😱oops! But it was a straight road in the middle of nowhere! 😀👍

[@AndyGSATractor]

Last time we.was in Zaragoza it was 48°c the hottest iv ever rode in ...

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Wow, that’s hot Andy 🥵 too hot to ride in! 😀👍🌞

[@mrcintheuk4641]

You seem to be taking a straightish route to Barcelona rather than the Pyrenees and taking in a few more hills and bends. Time constraints?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

That’s right - we had a deadline to hit unfortunately! 😳👍

[@sootylum]

🙂

[@simonjones3617]

Good morning me and fellow rider going to La manga Spain in August always love your vids, but my question is do you book hotels with garages if so how do you go about it. Can’t wait for the next instalment, safe riding ?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Simon 🙏 glad you’re enjoying our adventures! We don’t necessarily book hotels with garages but we always check if there is secure parking by going on Booking.com- it just so happens that in Spain, especially in towns and cities they have a lot of underground garages! 😀👍

[@simonjones3617]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries okay cheers I’ll have a look.

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Why is the UK so shit for tourists ? When I biked across Czech Republic, germany, Poland etc we almost always got car parks for the bikes and they had lifts etc, far safer than the street.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Yes, I think on the Continent they’re much more geared up for tourists - maybe we’re just too overcrowded here in Blighty! 🤷😀👍

[@Benito-lr8mz]

Vaya se esta quedando vacio la Gran Bretaña en invierno es tan fea😂

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Yes, we’re all in Spain! 😂😀👍

[@maddie94587]

Amazing as always! ❤️

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! 😀👍