Motorcycle Road Trip in France on a BMW 1250GS... Day 1

Join me on my first ever motorcycle road trip in France on a BMW 1250GS
Day 1 of this French road trip starts at Cherbourg and ends at Mont Saint-Michel
This is my first ever motorbike vlog and so any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated :-)

[@merson812]

So enjoyable for which I thank you. I too am toying with the idea of taking my first trip off the Isle, possibly France or Spain. You are inspiring me to try it on my new Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.

[@laterrider]

Now that’s a nice bike! I hope you manage to go soon 😃

[@woodyjag3398]

@merson812, I’m exactly the same, I’ve just my new bike and I’d love to do this trip but a bit nervous to go on my own, this is really a good inspiration to go for it 👍👍👍👍

[@laterrider]

Awesome 😃

[@phillmorris]

Great videos

[@laterrider]

Thank you 😃

[@skeetermegamoto]

Looove Cherbourg. I stayed in a real fleabag. I should have stayed in The Ambassadeur Hotel right at the docks. Excellent place. Stop by the flagship store for Parapluies de Cherbourg a few yards down from the Ambassadeur on the docks and grab the Mrs. a genuine parapluie de Cherbourg. Excellent shopping center across the way from l'Ambassadeur - Centre Commercial Les Eléis.

[@laterrider]

I’m certainly looking forward to going back 😃

[@theChrisCroft]

Really enjoyed watching this - thanks Tony!

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much Chris :-D

[@stevenjonestriumpht1207]

It's great going to the head of the line with a bike

[@laterrider]

Well said 😃

[@nicholaaynna]

Love it! Can’t wait to see the next one!

[@laterrider]

Thanks Nikki xxx

[@weybikerlad7388]

Nice start to your inaugural blog - a nice mix of commentary and not too over the top music - you hit the right tone. I have toured most of the best biking routes / countries in Europe, both solo and with other like minded biker mates. You will not regret this experience- enjoy. 👌👏🇫🇷

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much 😃

[@kliderskope3662]

Just got this as a suggestion. Great so far, will be watching the series. I just got my new (to me) r1200 GS and planning to do just the same as you.

[@laterrider]

Well I hope your adventure is a big success 😃

[@gingergimp1]

Fantastic would never have guessed that it was your first Vlog. Best of luck with the channel.

[@laterrider]

Thank you so much 😃

[@ntlntl42]

Happy adventure. Great thing to do x

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much… and thanks for being the first ever comment on my video/s 😃

[@AJIdiotabroad]

Great first video, If you are ever back over Normandy way and need a crash pad. Give us a nudge. Happy riding.

[@laterrider]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that 😃

[@vicbal947]

Nice trip! 👏

[@laterrider]

Thank you 😃

[@davecoombs6318]

Nice video and well edited, enjoy your ride!

[@laterrider]

Thank you 😃

[@markg7834]

Hello from the USA. Excellent effort! Truly wonderful video series. Makes me want to move to France and ride, ride, ride.

[@laterrider]

Wow… thank you so much… that’s made my day! 😃

[@skinnyrides]

Well done. excellent results on the quality of the video. I'm jealous😁

[@laterrider]

Wow! Thank you so much - that means a lot! 😃

[@Paul-Thomas-LifeCoach]

Great 1st day riding and vlogging! Well done!

[@laterrider]

Thanks Paul 😊

[@davecaddy513]

Just come back from a long weekend in France and Belgium. First time I have ridden a bike on the continent since 1977. (Although I normally take my motorhome to France in the summer). Thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to the next trip

[@laterrider]

Sounds amazing

[@khadimaliburiro1749]

Lovely video sir ❤

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much 😃

[@timverrall5762]

Looking forward to following your adventures in France. Brave on your own but I also want to do what you’re achieving. Be safe and keep the videos coming

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much Tim 😃

[@dockerandy]

The first time i ever rode in France, i loaded my bike with camping gear, hopped on a ferry and spent a week travelling and camping around france, different stop every night, no sat navs then, and just getting a feel for the country, on my own, i had the best time, loved every second and really got the touring bug, nowadays i travel accross europe and still love exploring, my favourite is switzerland accross to Austria and i use hotels nowadays as its so much more convienient ! so don't be nervous there are so many amazing and scenic places to visit and i hope you get the bug as i have ! i have only just discovered your channel so good luck and i look forward to watching your progress ! great 1st vid !

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much for your kind words and I’d love to try camping with the bike 😃

[@marcfalardeau6058]

Wow, what a beautiful bike…just like mine! 🤣 Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🏍

[@laterrider]

Thanks Marc 😃

[@burenvanpaul]

For a first time your doing quite well I must say, keep up the good work -;) and ride safe

[@laterrider]

Thank you - much appreciated :-)

[@fredzuccarelli]

Looks like an amazing trip!!!! I'll definitely follow along. Canadian here but looking to move....or at least spend 6 months of every year in Europe on my bike. Currently scoping for places to buy in either Italy, Spain or perhaps Portugal. Cheers!!!

[@laterrider]

6 months of every year would be amazing 😃

[@NooBiker]

Good crossing

[@laterrider]

👍

[@tonkie1131]

I came to biking later in life, well apart when I had a moped back in 76, just got myself an Adventure bike and getting it kitted up for a France tour next year, haven’t got the confidence to do it on my own though, so I will be following you on your journey and hopefully picking up some tips

[@laterrider]

Well I wish you every happiness and success on your adventures 😃

[@nathanwilliam1569]

Bike holidays are the best!

[@laterrider]

Hi Nathan... I hope you're well. I'm a complete virgin compared to how many biking holidays you must have had! :-D

[@nathanwilliam1569]

@@laterrider Avoid over planning.....have a general direction and stop when you want / when you find something amazing! :)

[@laterrider]

Thanks mate 😊

[@norriemasson4080]

For your first vlog, you did an great job your also on the Best Bike in the world 😉 Look Forward to part 2.

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much, that is very kind of you and greatly appreciated 😃

[@norriemasson4080]

@@laterrider I’ve subscribed and will watch the series over the next few days.

[@laterrider]

Thank you 😊

[@MWS1960]

Looks awesome…..trying to get my stuff together to ride my R1300RT to Lake Tahoe from Scottsdale, AZ. That means riding through Death Valley with 132F temperatures 🥴🥴. Great video 👍

[@laterrider]

That would be amazing 😃

[@Jules750..]

Hi iam new to your channel but I really this vlog

[@laterrider]

Thanks so much 😃

[@robb9488]

Sorry to be a killjoy, but you shouldn't be without gloves riding in France it's illegal, particularly as you were in a town, where police often are having their coffee lol But good video and enjoy the ride. It's been three years since I travelled your ferry route, brought back so many good memories thanks.

[@laterrider]

You are of course 100% right, I should have had my gloves on 😬

[@robb9488]

@@laterrider Only looking out for you, the French police can be eager for us to get the cash out.

[@laterrider]

Well said 😊

[@tnetroP]

Great helmet. I was knocked off my bike in that exact same one. It performed fantastically. Highly recommended.

[@laterrider]

I’m sorry to hear you got knocked off, but good to hear the helmet saved you 😃

[@tnetroP]

@@laterrider Thanks

[@laterrider]

👍

[@archjapanmotovlogs]

lovely content and have sub'd 👍

[@laterrider]

Thanks for the sub!

[@cathalhogan6830]

Handsome man.

[@laterrider]

:-)

[@garyogden5873]

Hi, lovely first road trip. I've just purchased a BMW 1250 RT after 35 years of Harley Davidson as I want to do more touring. I'm starting to plan my first over seas tour and very nervous!! Where are you based?

[@laterrider]

That’s great to hear! I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic time wherever you decide to go 😃

[@MsDenver2]

Good to see you have a good helmet . I had a very bad accident in 1979 I won’t give you details because it not good but please, please buy an air vest? , and good armer ? Knox are the best , I have there gloves which have there slider’s on which stops you breaking your wrist if you come off and put your hands down? Also don’t buy these fashion style boots to ride in they look nice but protection they are hopeless, there are two brands which are brilliant Sidi and Daytona. A lot of the time motorcycle riders hurt there legs in collisions so buy waterproof gortex trousers with built in armour for thighs, hips and carfs ? I know this sounds crazy but this is what I where , believe me it’s needed . It’s not your riding it’s those big metal things pulling out on you , also have your headlight on and spots all the time ? Sorry I just care about motorcyclists safety 👍🏍🤗

[@laterrider]

WOW… What an awesome post! Thanks so so much! ❤️ I confess I don’t know what an “Air Vest” is, but I’ll Google it now! Thank you. I also do need to get a new jacket AND gloves… my existing ones have had it. I genuinely appreciate your kind recommendations, thank you again 😃

[@MsDenver2]

@@laterrider if you buy Knox mesh armer it’s also good for summer as you can where it on its Owen then a good base layer is Mario wool , you can where it for days without washing it lol then as the cold weather sets in you can where the base layer , your Knox armer then if needed a down inner jacket or what you prefer and then a motorcycle gortex jacket without the need for armer . Oh I forgot to say only have gortex full laminated jacket not drop down Gortex as it wets out and you would become cold. And of course there is now heated gear which I herd is very good but I don’t have any yet. Oh have a look at motoledgens videos on gear very good?

[@laterrider]

Thanks to your last post I’ve just spent the past two hours in a bike clothing shop 😂 I get the impression you know a lot about this subject and following on from your suggestion I’m not considering an air vest… however… would you normally wear a FULL riding jacket with FULL D30 armour underneath an air vest? The guy in the shop couldn’t answer that. I’m guessing the answer is… the more (armour) the better?

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

Were did you sail from, looks nice easy crossing.

[@laterrider]

It really was… it was Poole in Dorset 😊

[@yorkshirebiker1293]

@@laterrider will maybe give it a go next time, booked euro tunnel this time, but not a big fan. cheers

[@laterrider]

👍

[@mototakahe836]

It is easy really isn't it this European adventuring. Keep a smily face be nice and it will all unfold before you.

[@laterrider]

👍

[@mickymanchego3281]

now youve tasted european motorcycling it will show you how 2nd rate UK is

[@laterrider]

Well… I’m not sure about that… I personally think there are some very beautiful parts to the UK (and I agree some NOT so beautiful parts) 😊

[@williamsnelling3544]

It is a legal requirement to wear CE approved gloves whilst riding in France.

[@gavinmurrell3415]

Whilst here in the UK, people are OK with being human crayons. Causing unnecessary grief at A&E, helping to run down the NHS; something apparently we're ok with.

[@laterrider]

I confess I didn’t know that. I have now bought a new set 😃

[@philmcc8106]

Hi gotta say a pretty good first vlog, well done! Tell me is this you first motorcycle trip abroad? I have a BMWF750 GS. I would quite like to go see the D-Day landing sites myself for my own part. I’ve never ridden abroad. How harrowing was the experience of riding on the wrong side of the road as it were!?? Phil

[@laterrider]

My last bike was an F750GS! That’s MORE than enough to make the trip… The 750 is a LOVELY bike!!! Yes, it was my first road trip anywhere 😊

[@keslot]

Hello from Northern Norway. 🇳🇴 I stumbled upon your channel, as I follow many motorcycle bloggers. I just have to tell you that you are a naturally wonderful communicator, with humor and wonderful storytelling charm. And your amazing video production is stellar. Hope for many more travel experiences with you and your bike😊 Thanks for the tip with youtube.com/@BaronVonGrumble. Can't wait to see it 😊 I'm giving you tips on two Norwegian bloggers you can see, who are very good. youtube.com/@tshansen. youtube.com/@OffSheGoesADV

[@laterrider]

Thank you so so much! And by the way… Norway is the most beautiful part of the world that Lianna and I have ever been to 😃