Our First Struggle on the Road! (Motovlog UK) 🇬🇧 [S1-E2]

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@ioannismanousakis2056]

The Vstrom 1050xt has hill hold control. That means that the bike recognizes when you are on a hill and brakes so the bike won't roll backwards. To deactivate it you have to press two times quickly the front brake with the moto running. And please the next time when you want to maneuver the bike always have it running and with gear so if something goes wrong you can control the bike. Wishes and good luck!!!

[@LaviandOllie]

Great shout thank you! I will do that next time! 😂

[@robertsmith4466]

@@LaviandOllie My wife could do with that hill hold on her bike she hates uphill starts. On the video the slope looked less than I know it was.

[@mechcavandy986]

It’s too heavy to go around the world!

[@manvsbike]

Whenever I see Stone Henge it makes me really sad that we built a road so close to it.

[@garethcouhig6055]

Good morning,good one.👍Manxman 🇮🇲

[@LaviandOllie]

Good morning 👋👋👋

[@mikesbikechannel4387]

This is why I'm watching you guys! You're not expert motorcycle tour people. You're just like the rest of us and I love it! Living, laughing and learning as you go. That's how we all started. Enjoy the experience both good and bad, that's why they call it an adventure.

[@LaviandOllie]

Glad to hear that Mike 🙏😁 thank you so much for your support 🤩

[@biscuitonabike4425]

It'll be interesting to see how things develop. 1. How your vlogging devlops 2. How your editing devlops 3. How your breaks and stops develop 4. How your riding confidence develops. Good Luck.

[@LaviandOllie]

How would you like to see these things develop? 🤪 Any suggestions after watching our episodes?

[@biscuitonabike4425]

@@LaviandOllie Nothing yet. You're just starting out, and I'm just starting watching :)

[@jasoneager9323]

Just starting to watch your adventure. Your enthusiasm for the adventure is fantastic. Can't wait to follow along on your adventure.

[@LaviandOllie]

Amazing! Welcome to the channel 😍 it’s great to have you with us on this journey! All the best and see you in the next video ❤️❤️❤️

[@mnraaron]

We have been following you guys for most of your journey around the world to when you competed your journey, somehow we missed your early days, you guys are an inspiration to 2 up riders and what they can do and how far you can travel. Looking forward to catching up on your early days.

[@LaviandOllie]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamiebrown8068]

I would recommend you don't keep pushing the indicator button so many times when riding as you could wear it out pretty quick. Really looking forward to following your progress. Good luck guys.

[@LaviandOllie]

It’s a bad habit from riding in the city! 😂

[@sonnyday6830]

England is actually a very scenic looking place, once away from those horrible big cities.

[@LaviandOllie]

😍😍😍

[@ed.barker7069]

For future reference there's a Byway that runs at 90° to the A303 that allows you to get much closer to the 'Giants Playground' without having to pay the tourist admission fees. 💰😀

[@LaviandOllie]

Ahhhhh thanks so much for the information 🙏😁

[@enamulhaque6242]

Just love you both ❤️🇧🇩

[@LaviandOllie]

You’re too kind 😍🙏 thank you so much 😊

[@escapeworld6098]

@@LaviandOllie No mention, my pleasure ❤️

[@DamelzaJane]

Just happy days…Fantastic!

[@LaviandOllie]

Trying our best to keep our days happy 😍

[@tonywheeler1281]

Enjoy yourselves have fun a great adventure for you both.

[@LaviandOllie]

Always 😁🙏 Thanks so much for watching 😁

[@Fabiofsa9]

I'm waiting for you in Portugal. Have a nice trip 💪😉

[@LaviandOllie]

See you in a couple of weeks 🤩

[@hansverhoeven5156]

succes and have a safe trip. love to follow you

[@LaviandOllie]

Glad to hear that! Thanks so much ☺️

[@phlweb1966]

Pretty sure that 'little river down there' was the River Thames!

[@LaviandOllie]

You’re totally right 🤩

[@andreaskregel455]

greetings from Germany, i wissen you always good luck and lot fun.

[@LaviandOllie]

Vielen Dank Andreas 🙏😁

[@Abdulrahman-ic8ht]

Beautiful video I always enjoy watching your wonderful videos Thank you for this creativity

[@LaviandOllie]

So glad to hear that, thanks so much for your support 🤩

[@Craigm711]

Great video

[@LaviandOllie]

Glad to hear! Thanks so much for watching 🙏😁

[@evilpandapart2]

Don't feel bad having Lavi 'tow' you out. Also I park up each night to make the exit easy in the morning whenever possible. One thing, please, you ride a bike. You never drive it 😁

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes we are getting better at the whole parking thing to make it easier to get out but it took a little while 😂

[@Sammytheduckling]

Hey guys! If you should be passing through Germany, I’d be happy to ride along and help you with accommodation around the middle of Germany (one of the most beautiful places to motorbike ;) )! You guys are an inspiration! Keep riding safely!

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much Roman, we may pass through Germany on our way back through Europe 😊

[@jairoribeiro2029]

Thanks for sharing these nice places with us.

[@LaviandOllie]

You are very welcome we love to share these places 😁🙏

[@petergrundy8081]

Keep safe you guys expect to see you in Hobart Tasmania one day

[@LaviandOllie]

That would be lovely as we actually met and fell in ❤️ in Tasmania 🤩

[@ChuckTravels]

A great start to your adventure. I love your positive attitude towards everything. Enjoy your journey, I look forward to following every step of your travels.

[@LaviandOllie]

Awesome to hear! We have lots of videos to come 🙏😁 so stay tuned!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Yeah the traffic can be terrible near Stonehenge, well the 303 often slow going esp in Summer. Would def freak me out that no movement thingy...glad you sorted it👍 P.s Although might be good in some scenarios.

[@LaviandOllie]

Yeah we knew exactly where the good view would be by seeing the queue 🤪 Yes we didn’t know about this hill hold feature but it’s only there to help us so we can’t be mad 😁

[@jimmydafish]

Nice editing! Hope to see yinz guys when you get to the States!

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much! Whereabouts are you based? 😊

[@jimmydafish]

@@LaviandOllie Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and a lil town called Why Arizona.

[@melvinthurman5383]

Great Vid guys, looking forward to following the rest of the journey. Just told my kids that giants made Stonehenge, for the giant kids to play with, that’s gonna be an Interesting convo with their teachers. 😂

[@LaviandOllie]

Hey I put a clause in there that “I might be misinformed” but it’s probably right anyway what evidence do they have to say it WASNT giants? 🤨

[@cuchulain2k3]

Amazing Videos , Great Effort , Hope you are enjoying making memories together . Bike looks well , and I hope every mile is easier than the previous ones . Safe Travels , and thank you for documenting it for us :-)

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks Neil! 😁🙏 Yes we are absolutely loving it! Every mile is getting better but our butts are still not used to it! 😂

[@dazzer4220]

Nice update video guys. Had i known you were travelling on my local roads I would have shouted you lunch....it will have to be on the return leg now 😇. Ride safe and looking forward to following your adventure ✌🇬🇧

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes book us in for when we hit England at the end 😁🙏 Thanks Darren!

[@MrMike47274]

Great start to an exciting journey ! As always, stay safe you two ! 👍

[@LaviandOllie]

We’ll try our best! Thanks for watching 🙏😁

[@badgertriumph2106]

Loving this - good luck and stay safe out there. (btw - did you get your lunch at multiple Tesco's - lol that weird English thing - it's not ASDAS, or WAITROSES but for some reason Tesco is Tescos lol) English man in New York - hope you hit the Adirondacks in upstate New York, happy to bunk you for a night.

[@LaviandOllie]

hahah I know what you mean Brett! I've just been calling it that for as long as I can remember, who knows why! Thanks for the offer we're not sure how far east in the US we are going yet (will depend how long it takes us to get there) but we will let you know if we end up coming that way 😁

[@Bikeops2021]

Hi guys. Great video as always, I'm really looking forward to you video updates. I wish well on your journey & as always take it easy... 🏍

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much for watching Graham we have plenty more videos coming your way 🤩

[@JesseVad]

Exciting start! I would have freaked out if I saw a badger 😂 Great to see days of riding now, good stuff!

[@LaviandOllie]

Very strange to see! I think they must be pretty rare to see, especially in the daytime!

[@kevinjames7367]

Looking forward to following you on this amazing trip! Stay safe and have loads of fun.

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks Kevin 😁🙏 Another episode coming tomorrow!

[@andreiriderineurope8778]

good job! looking forward to your adventures 👍

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you Andrei! 😁🙏 Thanks for watching!

[@njwestbrook9767]

Great vid.try to always move the bike in a better place before you load the bike up. best of luck and stay safe 👍👍

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks for the advice! We’re getting better everyday 😁

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Another awesome episode! Looking forward to the next one :) that pesky tech with hill hold hey if ya never make a mistake you never make anything :) Vstrom ftw! keep up the brilliant work an looking forward to the next video.

[@LaviandOllie]

So much tech we have to get used to! Just tried cruise control for the first time today as well! 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@adaptableadventurerider]

@@LaviandOllie np! You will love that on the long days once you get used to the sensation stops the wrist cramp I had a bad break on my throttle wrist n its the one thing my 650xt is missing I did a 600 mile day the other week an it was the one thing I missed from the gsa I had. Yet I'm still looking at a 300 rally haha! All got there pros n cons :) can't beat the Stroms for comfort though that's sure awesome bikes!

[@veronika5939]

Always park the motorcycle in such a way that you can drive away without problems..... ;-) ....

[@LaviandOllie]

We’re still practicing that 😂

[@MrAusadventure]

I hope that now, 2 weeks later, that you've gotten used to turning the heavy beast around in steep driveways. It's something I used to find daunting, but after 11 years of V-Strom ownership, it is easy. Are you going to post the paper maps home once you've done them and traced your route on them? I'd hate to see how bulky they'll all get in your panniers! HaHa! Gorgeous little villages and great countryside! I'm hoping to get over there and explore the UK by bike next year. I visited Stonehenge back in 1998. Great to briefly see it again. I remember being surprised that a major road was so close to it as in my mind growing up, I thought it was in some remote location! I'm pleased to see that you guys are vegetarians and keen to see how you get on in various countries. I've been a veggie myself for 12 years or so now. 🙂

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes we are getting more used to handling the weight of this bike and doing manoeuvres, but we still have more learning to do! As for the maps we will be posting the English, French and Spanish ones home before we leave Spain and then hopefully getting a one that covers all of North Africa for the next leg! That’s awesome to hear that you have been veggie for so long good on you! I hope we will be able to keep it up without too many problems as we continue to travel further 😁🤞

[@MrAusadventure]

@@LaviandOllie Definitely keep up the map thing. I traced my exact journey on maps at the time on a road trip across the USA back in 1998 and I still like to get the map book out every now and then to see exactly where I went. I'd have no idea now if not for that book. My ex and I used to have an online vegan store so I was vegan for a while, but found it hard to maintain on bike trips through rural Australia so I started eating a bit of dairy and eggs again to make it easier to eat on the road. When I was travelling in Vietnam I found Google translate to be helpful in making sure I got Vegetarian food. You guys have travel experience so I reckon you'll be fine! 😁

[@BipolarRider]

Solid vid! I Enjoy following you! If we ever meet, veggie lasagna it is 🙌

[@LaviandOllie]

Mmmm our favourite! 😁🙏

[@methedutch9647]

I just noticed your aftermarket exhaust on the bike. Can you please let me know which brand/type it is? I keep following your journey!

[@LaviandOllie]

It was actually like that when we got it I think it’s called a Black Widow :)

[@LaviandOllie]

Black widow is the name of the brand ☺️

[@4cett5]

remember to service that beast

[@LaviandOllie]

Of course 😁

[@AGardenShed]

Saw your dash. Was it not moving as it was in gear?

[@LaviandOllie]

No, it turns out that hill hold was on 😅

[@tylercollinsphoto]

What was the app you mentioned? Couldn't make out what you said.

[@LaviandOllie]

We use three apps, Bunk-a-biker, Park4Night and iOverlander, was it one of those? :)

[@tylercollinsphoto]

@@LaviandOllie bunk a biker, there was it!

[@TheBladebrother]

Less eating food from Tesco and more nice roads please. 👍🏻

[@LaviandOllie]

There will be plenty of awesome roads coming 😍 so we keep that in mind 😁

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

It looks like Ollie punched Lovi in the left eye.

[@LaviandOllie]

Why? 😂

[@lordnelson5385]

Remember that time Ollie just straight up swore at the audience for almost a minute 😂🖕🗺

[@LaviandOllie]

Whaaaat I did not swear 😇

[@mihaipopescu5342]

So very childish but charming at the same time ...😉

[@LaviandOllie]

Hahaaa! Thank you (I think) 😂 Hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@jules_laurent]

As a European, every 3 minutes or so I'm like OH MY GOD THEY'RE DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD ARE THEY INSANE?!?!? and then oh right they're still in the UK 😂

[@LaviandOllie]

Hahah yes well now that’s me driving in Europe!

[@zoe7374]

How old are ye

[@LaviandOllie]

We are 31 and 33 :)

[@motorvelo]

Get off and walk the bike around. I hope you have learnt that.

[@LaviandOllie]

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