Celebrate 20 years of Long Way Round with Charley Boorman and MCN! | Devitt London Motorcycle Show

[@motorcyclenewsdotcom]

Did you enjoy the Long Way Round series? Tell us below!

[@natural9743]

No

[@rtclark88]

No you won't tell them, or no you didn't like it?

[@adinovak2352]

After watching that I fell in love with adv riding and started dreaming about having and adv bike. Many years later I got one (bmw gs of course), did some great trips, traded in the bike last week and ordered a new 1300gs :-) I'm a big fan of all the three Long Ways. Love the whole Charlie and Ewan's team. Hope They'll make another Long Way

[@Slash2710]

Loved it! Waiting for the next one!

[@3DKiwi]

Yes. Bought the DVD series. Loved it. Bought the rest, Long way down, race to Dakar etc as they came out and also watched those that were streamed.

[@wilmawife]

I have the DVD and when i feel the urge i watch the whole thing, fantastic trip and what an experience it would have been.

[@derekedlund1854]

You lads sparked the flame that ignited a worldwide phenomenon. I might not be on a bike today had you not made that Doc. Cheers to all involved.

[@julianamaya3771]

Truly one of my favorite shows of all time. The adventure you guys took us on was amazing. Thank you for getting me through so hard times. Cant wait for more! Never stop!

[@Banditmanuk]

I so loved this original series. Ground breaking TV in many ways. Skillfully filmed by Claudio von Planta pre Gopro Action cams. Two mates with an idea who could gather a team together to make it happen. KTM really messed up, not sponsoring them as Charlie originally wanted. It led to the popularity of the GS with so many folks wanting to emulate (or at least make people think they could ride around the world) I had the book and the DVD and would still be happy to re-watch again now.

[@Banditmanuk]

@flippy5118 I didn't say the journey was groundbreaking. Just groundbreaking TV and the way it was filmed. At the time I think Ewan was the only one who could be described as a celebrity.

[@martinhughes9769]

Absolutely brilliant series,time for a new one 😊

[@MentatOfDune]

Just not on electric bikes again. Would almost like to see them do the South American trip again on adventure bikes.

[@queenslander954]

These two blokes helped kickstart the multi-billion dollar Adventure Motorcycle market , which continues to grow & grow ..thanks fellas and what a great series it was .

[@chrisnothnagel4910]

Started long before that for many adventurers

[@queenslander954]

@@chrisnothnagel4910 Yea of course mate , but they unknowingly kicked it into top gear & got lots more punters interested than would have been otherwise , so good on em ..

[@hagestad]

@@queenslander954 nah their fake adventure made people buy bikes that are absolutely not suited to do that therefore those people go to get coffee with 550lbs bikes.

[@justincoleman2740]

All the best Charley! Thank you.

[@cwhoff290]

I can't believe its been 20 years. Love this show! Its time for a reboot!

[@lesmontgomery6498]

Hard to believe its 20 years ago I repaired Ewans pannier in Calgary Canada

[@rockinrodlittle]

I remember that part of the documentary. Didn’t they get hit twice in Calgary and Edmonton? Didn’t show much of Canada at all. Not a good look for our car drivers

[@seaninness334]

Was that when he got rear-ended by that young kid? Young- that kid, if he is still with is now 40+/-.

[@johnharris6655]

Which shows you that people on motorcycles are at far greater risk from cars in cities than bears in Russia.

[@hagestad]

its not hard to believe. The man is grey and KTM (the original bikes that they were suppose to use) is about to fold. Its about right.

[@deuscartel]

I met Charlie 20yrs ago at the Sydney motorcycle show here in Australia 🇦🇺. I was 24 at the time and had just got back from a return trip on my CBR600F down to Phillip Island for the Moto GP. It was before the Long way round was released here in Oz. Not many of the punters knew who he was. I bought the dvd series, had a photo and got him to sign it. I binge watched those DVDs before binge watching was a thing! Thanks for keeping the dream alive Charlie ✊🏽✊🏽

[@pavannair]

Thank you for sharing your journey! It was epic! 🙏🏻

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for the nostalgia. Long Way Around was one of my inspirations for taking up adventure riding. Thanks again.

[@pinkie87]

Really great show that inspired me to go motorcycling. It is the best thing in my life.

[@mraidymaddful]

I loved all the adventures and still have the DVD from Long Way Round............

[@MattM0622]

Excited for Long Way Home!!!!!!

[@robpinter5431]

Two great men who have turned/going grey gracefully. Wow 20 years....Never underestimate the great adventure you all did as a team.

[@odyshopody9387]

20 years sure did fly by, can't believe how young they looked! I still remember Charlie getting pissed that KTM didn't want to have anything to do with the project, oh well their loss was undoubtedly BMW's gain when the show turned out to be a success. Really owe a great deal of thanks for Charlie and Ewan for introducing adventure riding to a generation of riders!

[@doordevloer9105]

I loved this series. I know Itchy does it all on her own, and she is a true heroin, but this show was just so much fun to watch: the banter, the honest dialogue, the generosity to local people. Great entertainment value and a reminder to all those riders out there that adventure has many disguises and variations. Some are more collective and better prepared, others are solo, improvised and on shoe string. The main thing is to experience the excitement of new horizons, other landscapes, and unknown cultures without sitting behind glas as if your watching a movie, but by being "it it" in the famous words of Robert Pirsig. Very inspirational. Hope there will be a part 4.

[@martyn_g]

Watch c90 Adventures - Ed March is waaay more genuine, does it mostly off his own back, and tries to use his own engineering skills to solve real world problems.

[@davidkendall1614]

“Heroin” is an opioid.

[@motosnape]

I'm sure that Ed is great, but it's a shame when people talk about Charlie and Ewan being more privileged, less genuine, having a support crew, etc. With or without a support crew, it's a genuine feat and takes a certain kind of person to do it. In terms of adventure on media, they brought us something that we'd never had before.

[@paulf2534]

Can't believe it has been 20 years. I received a copy of Long Way Round from a friend's mom for a birthday present and that had me hooked. Have also loved Charley and Russ together in By Any Means, Race to Dakar and Extreme Frontiers. Thank you both for all the great adventures I have enjoyed.

[@katie4443]

Such a beautiful and inspirational series. All three of them. I always wanted to try riding but haven't yet. Been wanting to get involved with film and traveling as well for awhile now so I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's amazing, so happy that they created them and hope that they'll all be able to continue filming their adventures! Thank you for showing us how beautiful this world can be 😊

[@AnotherHipster]

First proper series of anything I ever watched, their series helped me get through boredom of Lockdown and as soon as I could I did my own trip 28 nights to Athens from London. Looking at tickets for the MCN show now 😎

[@Bbanker1974]

I rewatch all of the long ways every year. It’s what got me into adventure riding. Thanks for changing my life for the better!

[@Mtthwpez]

Loved all of the Long Way series. Arguably, Charlie and Ewan not only put the GS and BMW on the map, but entirely created the whole adventure bike genre. It certainly got me wanting and adventure bike in my twenties, that's for sure!

[@izom]

20 years OMG- i have both dvds LWR and LWD - love it- thanx for makin it !!

[@theohyeahkid8500]

Blimey, I was 5 years old when this show aired. I remember vividly meeting Charlie Boorman at a Waterstones book signing with my dad at around that time. I still have his singed copy of his book today. His travels with Ewan must’ve had a huge impact as I’ve spent the start of my adulthood travelling the world. Thank you Charlie.

[@laceyunderall68]

I was on my first ever adventure ride when Long Way Round was being filmed. Brisbane to Darwin via the Savannah Way on a new R1150 GS Adventure. On my 4th GSA now.

[@ADSCoachSimonB2112]

I watched the first series with my late wife who later got me the set of the 3 for Christmas with the two hard cover books, I got signed photos of LWR and Race to Dakar, I even had a few T-Shirts. I couldn’t afford the BMW and got a Suzuki VStrom instead

[@motorbikemumblings]

Still one of the greatest motorcycle documentaries/tv shows , whatever you want to call it , ever made. I can just watch it over and over again.

[@bucibeka]

I loved it from the first minute! It is hard to imagine what the whole crew and especially these two/three guys achieved on two wheels. Absolutely f****n' legends!! Can't believe it is twenty years... I watched it last time in december. Still a breathtaking journey!!!

[@johnbrown3951]

I can't believe that was 20 years ago. I had just turned forty and now sixty. I watched your TV series religiously and have all three books. Your book By any Means which I have a signed copy, I won in a raffle at a fundraising evening for some Bikers from the Larbert/Falkirk area in Scotland who were inspired by you guys to do a tour of the UK top to bottom on BMW GS'S the book was I believe gifted by yourself after they contacted you about their plans. One of the organisers was a very good chef who was a client of mine when I was in Banking by the name of Brian Ainslie which was the reason I attended. It was a very good evening and Brian had me seated at the top table with the guest speaker who was an ex football Manager of Dunfermline FC by the name of Jim Leishman. What a very funny speech and a most enjoyable night. Thanks for the memories.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

3yrs ago it started my journey after watching you guys…hope to see you guys do it again!!!!…thanks for the Journey….

[@osimnod]

Hard to believe that 20 years have passed by since LWR and I have re-watched the DVD's a few times since. Charlie and Ewan stood on the shoulders of legends like Ted Simon and Austin Vince (Mondo Enduro) and launched ADV to another level. Magical story-telling with captivating videography thanks to Claudio. Now we have solo female riders like Noraly and Kinga among others showing us the world. Thanks for the memories and ride on!

[@summerrain7466]

I have Long Way Round on DVD. Watched so many times!!

[@darrenmckenna9115]

on ya boys and girls it was a beautiful journey for you guys and all off us who was lucky enough to be around to witness that or should i said them awesome trips

[@dankorolyk5917]

Absolutely brilliant to relive the adventure

[@austingrrr5191]

Loved the series, all of them. Hungry for more.

[@Vegesaurus7]

I loved this series and ultimately it was what sparked my desire to ride motorcycles. Charley and Ewen were amazing. They are heroes to me. I’m not really an adventure rider but I’ve been on some of my own adventures. Have loved every minute of it.

[@NotYourAveargeAlien]

So loved the whole Long Way Series, it's time again boys!

[@asiefalli2850]

Amazing trip indeed….watched and enjoyed their book…..Alli South Africa

[@Metered_Air]

Loved your series. I’ve watched the Mongolia episode countless times. It’s such a dream to do a trip as you did.

[@Motobikereviews]

Love this episode guys, plenty of positive vibes and happy moments.

[@markmcgowan3653]

what a trio that was we need another

[@McTallo]

Still looking awesome, guys! 👍

[@LiquidAudio]

Absolutely loved the show and then saw Charlie when he came to Perth, Western Australia. My mum is also friends with his wife's mum!

[@MrTCFIRE]

All of these shows were awesome…the soundtracks really set the tone!

[@wiseguyrob2005]

Just watched them all again. Charley & Ewan are such an inspiration

[@bobostackle]

Watched both series back to back and was blown away. Made me want to learn to ride which eventually did in 2013, ended up buying a Yamaha XT660 as first bike then onto a new 2015GSA which was ridden all over Australia thru the outback and is now in Ireland after moving home and ready for some big European rides. This show gave me the bug of bikes so holds a found spot.

[@robertirwin999]

Loved it. Hated down, but round was good.

[@moyolenovo3914]

This old GS looks so much more beautiful then what they have created now.

[@jfritzinger]

One of the best films, series, ever. On level with Any Sunday.

[@mk1e6]

Damn straight..my son and I wore out those DVD ss..he was 10 at the time... going where not many have gone before...thanks for sharing the ride..

[@patrickfay1055]

Loved those programs so much fun and adventure shame you couldn’t do another similar program maybe not so far

[@idcraw]

Rode with you to Tofino love to see you back in Canada Charlie

[@tigercoward]

Thank you, Charlie! You quite literally changed the motorcycling industry and changed my life! I am eternally grateful. Time to get those DVDs again. Thanks. Dave "Tiger " Coward 🇨🇦

[@seanfrank4158]

Loved Long Way Round. In fact...I loved all the series these guys made but LWR is by far my favorite....

[@johnharris6655]

I love their reaction when they hit the roads in North America and especially in Either Montana or North Dakota where they had miles of smooth road and no speed limits.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

I remember watching the first series like it was yesterday. Simply Awesome! Now I’m all of a sudden feeling a bit older… 😂

[@903lew]

Must have watched it four or five times, always when life seemed so terribly dull it helped pick up my spirits. Now at roughly the age and positions that they were back then I’m planning my own adventures on my bike. Nothing crazy, nothing too far but for me and my buddy it’ll be an adventure. On a GS? No, far too heavy, far too expensive. But without those two lads and those two bikes I’m fairly sure I wouldn’t be riding at all.

[@scooterists]

Really enjoyed that, LWR was and still is amazing. Charlie, Ewan and Claudio were incredible, folks who know it have never ridden an 11GSA off road and probably not done much adventure travel on a big bike. I’d love it if the same crew could do a small but exciting trip on the 1150’s again, those bikes are brilliant and will still be going in another 20 years when the electrics will have long failed on the new bikes.

[@BottomLineBassin2]

The old 1150GSA is a rolling piece of agro art!

[@Ducksonalltube]

Loved the series 🤙🤙Two things I enjoy ever so often: Clips from long way round & Pink Floyd the wall, genius well made stuff, love it .... Keep riding

[@Karviv66]

Epic trip!❤

[@reverendhoover]

Russ & Charley seem like a lovely bunch of chaps. I very much enjoyed all their adventures even the slightly suspicious electric one. I'm still not sure about the London show as I went to the NEC last year and the Excel show always feel so much smaller, but there's lots going on so I will probably make the trip. Last year's sprint was great fun!

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Ace vid Loved Long Way round :) i grew up watching it Charley, Ewan and the team were a huge inspiration to me. Ive just recently realised my dream of owning and Riding a BMW R1150GSA after having the more modern 1200s. Its really refreshing having something thats easy to spanner on and you can buy the service manual for :) she needed a bit of work but ive got her perfect now 😀 i hope we see more simple to work on and unique looking motorcycles again in the future. For me Long Way Round inspired me to see motorcycles as a way of adventure and engaging with the world, nothing better for your mental health :) than finding adventure wherever you can on a motorcycle.

[@mrcreative6020]

If ktm had said yes to you, everyone will be on ktm‘s now not BMW. BMW owes you a lot. I met you in Dublin a few years ago and shook your hand and had a chat. You asked me what bike I was on et cetera. It was nice. Fairplay to you, Charlie Good man

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

AWESOME ! ! ! !

[@ShawnMartinNCBIRDMAN]

Love the idea of the changes over time. I had a 1981 Honda CB900F SS and wanted the gen 2 version a 2002-2007 Honda Hornet 919. Had to be in asphalt gray though. That is a cool evolution of the bike.

[@garycarr2530]

A brilliant series any possibility of doing another one please?

[@chrisnothnagel4910]

Was an entertaining series. Real adventure is when you do a trip without a support team...

[@marcusmckay3668]

My girl was 4 when we watched this now l have 3 grandchildren one of her sons lives bikes. Almost time to watch agian.

[@derniederrheiner4518]

Of all the parts, I liked the first series the best. You two, plus Claudio, were a really likeable team. We always travel privately by motorcycle or combination. But I prefer the northern parts of Europe. From the UK (Wales in February is beautiful) to Norway. I prefer Iceland to Italy. . .

[@MrBigMalT]

Great to see Charlie and Russ together again, and YES, we so need another Charlie and Ewan road trip… eBen if it’s not half way round the world, it could just be highlighting great places to ride like the Pyrenees 😊

[@rusticthumper5500]

It was epic to watch. I wonder how many people started their ADV riding after seeing this adventure?

[@Bruttus4377]

Long way round and down ,seen it mutiple times it gives me a feel to grab my bike and go. please make a new one Charlie ,and ewan

[@poulsonarrow]

Could , would they do it again ? Looked forward to every episode, the venture and experience that lives on .

[@billmacrae1924]

You should talk about the cameraman and the bike he rode. He is just as heroic.

[@edwinmelvin]

KTM missed out on the best publicity they could've ever got.

[@Nellyboy1971]

Really want to attend now

[@jbradkilpatrick]

I’m ready for Long Way Round 2, using an alternate route.

[@Spidouz]

I want a Long Way Back, to go the other way around the planet, and going through Asian countries, such US (like Route 66), Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, etc… BACK to the UK… to have an alternative path, going the other way around and visiting Asian countries since they are the ones they didn’t do yet since they did Europe, Russia, Africa, US, South America, so Asian countries would be such a great closure… Also, some of those Asian countries are very popular for their use of bikes.

[@Spidouz]

I watched long way round, long way down and long way up… and now all I’m dreaming of is a new Long Way Back, for a round trip but going in the opposite direction of Long Way Round, and going through Asia (such as New Zealand, Australia, India, etc…) back to the UK :)

[@BeyondtheBack40]

I was 13 when long way round first aired. Bscause of them, i had a motorcycle at 16 before i even had a car. Been riding every year since

[@Acmegamer]

Such likeable guys. I need to re-watch the Long Way Round series. Easy binge watch for sure.

[@rockinrodlittle]

I visited the Glasgow Transportation museum and they had one of your BMWs. Highlight of the museum visit fir me as I’ve watched your series several times

[@richard9444]

Best advert BMW ever had.

[@johnharris6655]

I bet KTM is still kicking themselves today.

[@richard9444]

@@johnharris6655 definitely

[@Rogge73]

Pleaseeeeee do another trip!!!!

[@milamila4464]

my dad met him and Ewan when they were in Russia, Rostov Oblast, i still have the pictures !:D

[@skynyrdd1]

I absolutely loved Long Way Round series, I've watched them several times.A true adventure, please do another but not on electric bikes this time....maybe the new 1300gs?

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I would be very pleased with myself doing a circumnavigation of Europe, mainly the warm bits, having driven to the Med quite a few times

[@Nangoncrazy]

There is a new series on the works apparently, following the one from 2020 (long way up)! I need more news! 😬

[@daveyt4802]

Still here to talk about it!

[@mickeyfuentes6220]

GS the best!!!

[@JS-nf1sn]

Hope you got a cut from BMW! You are the best bike salesman that's ever lived.

[@waynekavanagh745]

I loved the series so much that it started my adventure riding travels. I do think that you are responsible for adventure bike riders that ride bikes far too large for purpose. If you can't pick it up on your own when fully loaded, you're in need of an ego check. The smaller the bike the bigger the adventure !

[@CraigWarden1]

Wish you came to Western Canada for some public engagements.

[@PeachesB]

Best series ever and never been surpassed. Literally don’t know what anyone could do to better it. Do you have ideas? If you started a KZbin channel rides around the world it would be huge. Visit a country, stay there for a month and film 5-6 rides in each country.

[@longjonwhite]

@david hutton. Are you kidding?! If not, search “Itchy Boots”.

[@longjonwhite]

Try “Itchy Boots”.

[@zrexrob]

What brand/model jacket is Charlie wearing?

[@njayarajasingam]

How many BMW bikes were used for the Long Way Round World trip ?

[@johnharris6655]

Hearing Russ talk about running out of food, no wonder Ewan wanted that big American breakfast when he got to Alaska.

[@gabriellegrossman7512]

Hi Charlie where can I buy long way up dvd and book? I don't subscribe to Apple or Prime