Swiss Alps #3 - St. Gotthard Pass

[@orhansaimdemirturk]

The best motorcycle video about the Gotthardpass-new road A2- ever...Bravo..

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks indeed Orhan!

[@fountainofyouth5]

00:37 looks like a toy village you might find in the middle of a really sweet train set! What a postcard kind of place

[@AndyManCam]

I know right! It’s a truly magical place!!

[@dawntodd403]

Love the swing lol

[@AndyManCam]

So did Smokey! Took hours to pry him off that thing!

[@highlandriders9696]

Brilliant scenery. Might have to add to bucket list

[@AndyManCam]

Yes you really ought to! Cobbled switchbacks are a phenomenon to behold!!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Bloody closed when I went the Tremola......feckardy feck feck!

[@AndyManCam]

What a sod! Still, with the weather you had, you'd have been lucky to get through it one piece!!

[@LambChopRides]

Utterly stunning but won't bother going as couldn't risk opening it up. Fantastic video matey and great to see Smokey Joe with you 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate. Yeah it’s amazing up there. TBH i didn’t find it too restrictive. The best bits are too twisty to get into 2nd gear all that often! But then the FZ1 will do over 100 in 1st... But next year I’ll probably go somewhere with a 100km/h limit and a bit of a more relaxed attitude! Shame, cos it’s so beautiful!!

[@Reids-Rides]

The old pass is now firmly on the 'to ride' list...looked stunning

[@AndyManCam]

Good stuff! You'll not regret it. You'll also not ride very fast, but it'll be worth it!! :D

[@Reids-Rides]

@@AndyManCam That suits me, I'm firmly out of the sports bike phase now, prefer to enjoy the majesty of the mountain scenery 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Definitely the more relaxed way to be mate!

[@BulldogBadger]

Sensational video as always Sir!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks you most very kindly BB.

[@stevesstuff552]

As much as I hate cobbled roads, I giggled like a child all the way up the Majola when I rode it on my FJR in 2018. My pillion also said she enjoyed the vibes... I have no idea what she meant. 😇

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I'm sure she had very valid and family friendly reasons! The view is definitely more than worth the cobbles isn't it!

[@BIG-K]

I know it's been said before, but cobbled hairpins!? Ye gods! Beautiful visuals and good banter - thanks Andy 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Madness isn't it!! I almost didn't believe it when I found the road during my research phase! Still, stunning views and a tail of cobbley triumph!

[@russelllocke7180]

Nice to see you back. Magnificent scenery again, the new road looked enticing, the cobblestones, not so much. Certainly not use to them down under. The AMC returns. 😀I’ve also just done a 2500 km trip down to Phillip Island, Victoria for the Australian MotoGP. 🏍🏍No highways of course. Route planned via the NSW & Victorian Alps. ( laugh as you will, we do in fact call some of our mountain regions alps, just not the scale you guys get)Many twisties. Had a blast. Keep em coming Andy.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Russell. The cobblestone road was strangely more adventurous. We have an area near me called the Holsteinischer Switzerland. Funny because there doesn’t seem to be a single hill there!!😂

[@MarcelBeers]

Thnx. Now I know how to get to the old road. I took the wrong turn also. Need to get back there.

[@AndyManCam]

It is pretty hidden away isn’t it! But then the best kept secrets are best because they’re secret!! Cheers Shane!

[@robster1147]

it looks like another " must visit on 2 wheels" place..... amazing scenery, great vid !!

[@AndyManCam]

I totally agree! Scenery is truly stunning.

[@Jaffa1951]

Good point ha ha

[@motoventure_6938]

Great video Andy. Loving the edits of this series! Glad the weather was on your side too. Look forward to #4

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much! It’s great having so much awesome footage of an incredible place, but the current edits are sadly taking a little longer as they’re so complicated!! 😂 Next one is on the way though! 👍🏻

[@motoventure_6938]

@@AndyManCam You can't rush quality work mate!!

[@AndyManCam]

Too true old boy, too true! :D

[@ghardi6324]

Enjoyed the video, some great scenery and really good editing!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much G!

[@richardlemarechal199]

Thank You amc

[@AndyManCam]

Thank you for watching Richard!

[@AndyManCam]

Thank you for watching Richard!

[@ericppagel]

Gorgeous scenery, whoa, never seen cobbles like that before! At 10:18, serious training for the zombie apocalypse, "it will all be about cardio-vascular fitness and orienteering skills" (from an earlier AMC video :-) Always so enjoyable, looking forward to the next episode.

[@AndyManCam]

I think serious training is still needed! That was a terrible display of fitness!! Those cobbles were insane. Just imagine how long that road took pave!

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Wish I'd done the Gotthard Pass old road when I was in Switzerland because it looks epic. Scary, but epic :)

[@AndyManCam]

I think you nailed it! Scary but epic! Next time eh!?

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Andy Man Cam last time I went it was on an S1000RR. Think it would be less scary on the GS I have now.

[@AndyManCam]

Absolutely! The GS would eat it up!

[@christophergothard7277]

Great video Andy. Would love to go there being almost its namesake! Don't fancy those cobbles in the wet mind!! 😂 Look forward to the next instalment. 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Christopher! It’s well worth a look mate. We actually had to go over it 3 or 4 times in the following days. 😁

[@liamhoad8445]

Another top Video Andy. Glad those cobbles weren't wet, but guess you'd not have attempted it if they were.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Liam. I dunno, might have been a good test of the Michelin Road 5's in the worst imaginable conditions! :D

[@heidcam]

Nice one Andy. I was down there in June. I think after seeing the 44 teeth video though, my Swiss days are over. 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇭

[@AndyManCam]

It's disheartening isn't it!? But there's still lot's of amazing sights and technical bits that you can't break the limit on. Never say never!

[@garytaylor7611]

Stunning

[@AndyManCam]

Absolutely. And in real life the effect is several times more breathtaking.

[@janj5974]

Really enjoy the video’s men! Good quality nice music and love the Fz1 aswell

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers! The FZ1 was a LOT of fun to ride in those mountains!

[@BulldogGaz]

What a beautiful part of this Earth, the old pass was probably worth the ride too even if it was Cobble stones, great video Andy as always :-)

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Gazmatron. It was well worth the ride mate. Utterly stunning views in all directions. Feels like a bit of a timetravel experience too, riding that surface with no visible civilisation anywhere around!!

[@simonbeal2148]

was just getting over my withdrawal symptoms after being there 7 weeks ago and now you bring it all back again! haha roll on next vid cheers

[@AndyManCam]

Sorry!! Ok, I'm half sorry! Some addictions shouldn't be ignored though. They should be indulged! ;D

[@simonbeal2148]

@@AndyManCam oh it will be

[@AndyManCam]

That’s the spirit!!

[@2WheelsSometimes1]

One of the best motorcycling vids I've seen in a bit mate. Job well done. More interesting than 44teeth's ride through Switzerland, and hopefully cheaper too.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks you very much mate. Yeah thankfully our run in with the police didn't result in any money changing hands!!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Did Switzerland in 2014 amazing country amazing scenery

[@AndyManCam]

Totally agree NNR. I’m always itching to get back there!!

[@caroldave4037]

Ten years gone September.. we did gottard. ... a big pic looking down from the car park you stop at...( blimey they still got pink top bins😊😊😊).adorns my chimney breast above fire...happy days.. but still going back to picos 2019......cheers from dave

[@AndyManCam]

Very nice! I'm glad to hear that some things haven't changed. Hopefully the Alps will remain mostly unspoiled. Pico's should be good mate. That's on my list too.

[@wltrlg]

Awesome!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Walter!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That looked like an epic ride mate. I really hate it when we forget crucial equipment, and forget to zip up our pockets lol. I just got back from visiting Germany and had my fill of schnitzel and good beer! Ride safe mate!

[@AndyManCam]

Glad you’re home safe mate, and that you enjoyed the german offerings! Yeah it’s annoying when you prepare for months and then forget things at the last moment!!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Andy Man Cam thanks mate and keep pumping out great vids!

[@AndyManCam]

I will try my very level best!

[@SINIS0RSA]

We used Interphone Edges in our previous Euro tour with my friend. Fantastic device with slim design. I had some issues with battery, but I got a brand new replacement for free in one day!

[@AndyManCam]

They do look good, those Edge devices. I'm very impressed with the products from Interphone.

[@garthhowe297]

Breathtaking. Those cobble stone roads with no guard rail (of any use), scare the cr@p out of me. I hope you didn't pick up any of those Swiss speeding tickets.

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah we had to just try not to look over the edge too much! But hey, no risk no fun!! So far it looks like we are clear of Baron style bank emptying fines. Though we weren’t really taking the piss anyway. We did have a small run in with the rozzers, but not for any reason.

[@beetleything1864]

Bottom line. Dont speed in Swizzerland.

[@AndyManCam]

Absolutely. And for gawds sake don'T get caught if you do!

[@stevesstuff552]

We rode up there in October this year. My good lady is scared of heights. We spent the whole time giggling while we were on cobbles. I can't wait to go back.

[@HippoDrones]

Lovely jubbly :-) Great to see it wasn't all rain and you were able to get a sneaky bit of drone stuff in. Liked the touch with the 360 camera too :-) I've been playing with the new Insta360 One X after seeing your antics :-)

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate. The weather really took a turn after that first day. I think I would still be crying if it hadn't! I was very impressed with the little drone, considering the high winds and the newbie pilot! The insta360 stuff i've seen so far look really cool! Are you happy?

[@HippoDrones]

@@AndyManCam it is the Spark that you have isn't it? They are bloomin amazing bits of kit :-) I guess in these locations the weather is always going to be a gamble. Them cobbled uturns looked pretty scetchy, proper testament to the tyres you fitted. I'm well impressed with the camera itself, but the app and PC software is still very much lacking. They have promised to improve on them though :-)

[@AndyManCam]

Yep. Spark. I think it's amazing. Results vs investment it's truly unbeatable. I found similar with the Garmin VIRB 360. The hardware was very good. But the steps needed in post production were like pulling teeth. The camera has (thankfully) long since gone back to Garmin (600 quid was too steep for me!) but I'm still dreading dealing with a lot of footage for the next videos.

[@HippoDrones]

@@AndyManCam the fudges I am having to do to get the One X footage is pretty painful too. Am having to render the full 360 vid, then screen grab it while watching it and adjust the camera angle "live" to be able to frame it how I want it. Then I can add that render to my main edit and rerender again! :D once their PC software gets the add ons required I am hoping it will be a lot easier and also lose less quality of the footage :-)

[@AndyManCam]

Ouch! That sounds like a proper nightmare! I won't complain so much then. Garmin at least had their Hyperframe feature which allows you to keyframe movements. But nevertheless, it always lost quality as their quality presets in post were totally mismatched with the original video. Obvious example of two separate teams NOT talking to each other!!

[@samdisen]

Coppel stone decent, cracy stuff, happy it didnt rain

[@AndyManCam]

You and me both mate! Those Road 5 tyres are good, but I'm not sure if they'd be THAT good!

[@RidingTheAlps15]

Lovely video, I just LMFAO when you where searching the Tremola. Honestly I prefer riding this road upwards 😏 Glad you're back, missed you (kind of)

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks! Yes we displayed a great lack of directional prowess. I say we, it was all my fault! It was strangely enjoyable on the way back up actually!

[@zenzen9131]

I've done this pass a couple of times but have no memory of all them cobbles so it must have been on the new road :)

[@AndyManCam]

Must have been. YOu certainly wouldn't miss them!! :D Though it was not so straightforward how to find the old road as it was hidden round the back! Having said that, we came over this pass several times and I accidentally managed to get the old road every time on the way back up!!

[@danielgonzalez8087]

Nice video, congratulations! Via Tremola, the original Roman pass, downhill is the most beautiful passage of the Alps. 12km of cobblestones is not the best for dental fillings but it has the best views. BTW I also ride a FZ1 ( gt version) fantastic bike! (but Spluggen, Tremola & Gavia pass is better did it in a GS XD)

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Daniel! I agree, it's a beautiful descent. The GS probably would have been a better choice for the Tremola too right?! ;D

[@topgun8683]

What a mountain pass with that beautiful scenery! What kind of bikes where you riding and did you rent them or bring your own? Where did you two travel from to get their?

[@AndyManCam]

They were our own bikes Thomas. Mine is a Yamaha FZ1N and SmokeBarrs is a Yamaha XJ6N. I came from Hamburg, he came from London.

[@wetterontour1015]

im so jealous it hurts andy! horrible lucky bastard!

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I know. I’m jealous of myself now though! Desperate to go again!

[@wetterontour1015]

@@AndyManCam yeah I'm the same I'm aching to get out again! Stay safe mate!

[@rohansingh9040]

I don't know why but seeing a properly lubed chain gives me a turn on

[@AndyManCam]

It is deeply satisfying to see a freshly maintained chain, glistening in the low sun as the oil drips slowly over its undulating curves....

[@Jaffa1951]

Well, I've done my calculations and I've worked out how long it would take to make that entire road out of cobble stones. And, the answer is precisely 1 billion years. Just think, all that work just to bugger up the fun of people on motorbikes.

[@AndyManCam]

Seems pretty mean, to go to those lengths, just to spoil things for us. At least it took them ages though, eh!?

[@Banditmanuk]

Switzerland looks fantastic, hear Baron von Grumble doesn't want to go back or can not go back for a while at least driving a motor vehicle. Just wondering how you record both sides of the conversation? Mrs and I have Interphone F5s and I've recently set up a microphone in my helmet linked to Gopro 4 but obviously only record my side of the conversation. Cheers

[@AndyManCam]

Switzerland IS fantastic! Shame about the super slow speed limits! That said, the twisty bits in between are plenty technical enough that you don't HAVE to smash the limit to still really enjoy it. We got both halves of the conversation by taking the audio from each other's cameras. So you might have to hook a camera up on the Mrs lid too! Or maybe just a mic, feeding into the voice recording app on her phone? just an idea. :D

[@Banditmanuk]

@@AndyManCam cheers and thanks for the reply

[@AndyManCam]

No worries mate! Ride thee well!

[@mrboostification]

Hi, what thankbag is that exact one? is it a good one for the fz1n? or do you advice another model? Thanks in advance.

[@Greggspies]

Digs liked, was that AirBnB ?

[@AndyManCam]

It was good. But no. Booking.com as it happens.

[@disekjoumoer]

I see you hadn't heard of the 44Teeth debacle yet.

[@AndyManCam]

No we hadn’t! Though to be fair, we weren’t kicking the arse out if it. Nothing as crazy as Sue and Jason were!

[@disekjoumoer]

@@AndyManCam I think the thing to do with the swiss cops is to do 30 km/h knee downs in front of them. Repeatedly. Then, when they get pissed off and pull you over, you ask them to critique your style.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I like it!

[@bajo76]

Great video. How do you backup your videos with usb hub? usb OTG and phone?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate! I have a Dell Windows Tablet. I need the hub because it only has 1 USB port. So I can't plug an external HDD and a camera in at the same time!

[@AndyManCam]

PS, I tried OTG a while back, and it was one of the slowest and most frustrating endeavours of my motovlogging life! By the time I'd backed up one memory card, usually the device battery was dead! And of course you can't charge and transfer at the same time! I've also got a Toshiba Canvio Aero Wifi HDD. But it's also a horrible experience. Transferring files over wifi takes forever. It has an SD card reader, but when the HDD is connected to the computer, you can'T access both at once and transfer files between!! XD

[@bajo76]

@@AndyManCam Thats true. I use OTG at the moment and I'm not really satisfied... searching for a better method

[@AndyManCam]

For me it was a nightmare from the beginning because I always have so many cameras!! I bought my Windows tablet 'refurbished' for about 250€ though I think there are cheaper ones out there. The secret weapon was finding something portable that had a full sized USB port. Mine has USB 3.0 too, which really speeds up the backup process.

[@user-on5zm2we8q]

Hey andy, bought the same helmet you have some time ago, how do you handle the awfull flimsy visor mechanic, any tipps?

[@AndyManCam]

The MTR? Or the AGV? I guess just to be gentle with it! Sadly on cheaper helmets, they have to cut the costs somewhere so we get rubbish clips and catches.

[@user-on5zm2we8q]

@@AndyManCam the nishua enduro carbon

[@AndyManCam]

Ah yes, gotcha. Yeah it's not the best is it. You just have to be very precise. Make sure that all the holes and tabs are lined up perfectly before you try to insert the retainer piece. Also I often do one side first and then the other. Rather than trying to line both up and hope that one side stays still while you screw the other. Sadly it is pretty fiddly. At least it's a good lid in between visor swaps though!!

[@postekomo5893]

Is it open at 6am in August?

[@AndyManCam]

I don't see why not.

[@postekomo5893]

@@AndyManCam Yeah, I thought so too. Thanks.

[@AndyManCam]

I reckon that the only time it'll get dodgy is when it starts to snow.

[@AGardenShed]

What’s the camera on your helmet? The quality is amazing.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers! It’s a Sony FDR-X3000. Really nice camera. Easily the favourite from all the various cams I’ve had.

[@IanTed]

Andy Man Cam Great just bought one....

[@AGardenShed]

Andy Man Cam thanks. Thought I’d check saw the camera list in the description but didn’t say which one was your helmet cam.

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

👍👍🇨🇦

[@erhardbaehni1832]

hmm before you just ride off and worry about your modern electronic worthless toys .. study the roads the best is a map !! You did miss the best ..next time take the old road ..!

[@AndyManCam]

Normally it's good practice to watch a video to the end before telling the creator what's missing from the video. Guess where we went at the end? 🤣

[@paulbrownhill9891]

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