TeapotOne Motorcycle Around The World - Episode 1 From Dream to Reality

Motorcycle Around The World
TeapotOne is the story of Bruce Smart's epic 74,000 miles, 54 countries in 442 days, solo & unsupported motorcycle around the world, to keep a promise.
From 1st October 2012 to 14th June 2014, Bruce Smart rode a Suzuki GSX-R1000 74,000 miles around the world, solo and unsupported, through 54 countries to keep a promise he made his mum before she lost her battle with cancer. There were ups, there were downs, highs and lows, but one aspect shone through, the overwhelming friendship and support shown from almost everybody he met around the world.
From Europe to South East Asia, Russia to Australasia, South America to the USA and Canada, almost everybody he met opened their lives and homes to a complete stranger, and the journey grew and grew.
The entire RTW adventure was caught on film, from issues with motorcycle shipping, to the most dangerous road travelled, this travel blog, or travel vlog, is a documentary you just can't miss.
The 1st Episode in the TeapotOne series, this covers from the initial planning stages right through to just before I left on this 18 month, 100,000 mile, 83 country, around the world, solo motorcycle ride for charity.
Episode 2 will be online shortly and features the first 3 weeks on the road, all around Europe and down to Gibrlatar, before I venture across into Africa.
The book is now available via amazon at:
www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Your-Li...
The DVD is currently under construction and will be available at www.teapotone.com
Any questions please just drop me a line.
Bruce
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[@Labgorilla]

First things first. How the hell does this have so few views?

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks bud, I’ve no idea, just never really taken off for some reason 🤷‍♂️👍

[@rosscollier3992]

I’m new to it and still watching !

[@bear_moto6749]

This is still one of my favourite series.

[@teapotone]

Thank you 👍

[@MrAusadventure]

I can't get used to your unbearded baby face! 🤪 My missus is from Essex. I've heard how handy those boys are with a knife. 🤣 The survival training reminded me of Ewan and Charley before their RTW trip. Very inspirational going back to see where it all started. Your mum's words inspire me through you every time I listen to your podcast. I'm sure she'd be very proud mate. My dad said a similar thing to me before he passed and I think about that regularly. ❤

[@teapotone]

Thanks man👍

[@johnmckay5711]

I kept hearing about your around the world trip so I will follow your journey from 10years ago and in good quality too.

[@andrewstones2921]

I’m so glad I found this. I’ve crossed many many borders on small motorcycles that look like the kind of bikes they use locally and thus do not stand out, China and Vietnam stand out as being more difficult, I’ve found the 6am approach to work well at land borders and act like it the most normal thing in the world and keep smiling. If things get tricky a packet of cigarettes can make a world of difference. However, on a sport bike with sponsor stickers and a white leather outfit that approach will never work. A great video is the Australia lad who went to UK on his Honda C70 from Australia with no real planning and a suck it and see approach..

[@jakescriven9705]

I know this is a random one and I’m a decade late… but what a beautiful beautiful message a the start of the video… so sad to hear about your mother and so so inspiring to hear those words of wisdom and the drive given… you have absolutely inspired me and obviously many many others along your journey I cannot wait to see this little series and catch up with the channels progress in the future?!!! Beautiful message and beautiful trip no doubt

[@teapotone]

Cheers man, glad you’ve found the series, hope you enjoy it 👍

[@raghurover]

Found your channel randomly on KZbin. You're an inspiration, mate. It's a real shame not many people know about it. Will spend the next few days going through all the videos. Subscribed and sold! Cheers!

[@teapotone]

+Pahari Rider Thanks Pahari, really appreciate that 👍

[@relativetruth8889]

Two years after you... but same thoughts exactly.

[@steveharvey3609]

I watched these videos a year ago to take me away from the world of worrying about what was happening with my mum(sadly she's gone now), it helped me and inspired me(I cant leave the family that long though) but totally get why you did it. Going to watch it again top viewing!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Steve, my condolences to you and your family bud 👍

[@steveharvey3609]

@@teapotone thanks.

[@tomdwyer5695]

Just saw the video of you restarting it after 10 years gonna start watching the original videos now 🙏🙏brilliant channel mate

[@beastman637]

you sir are a absolute inspiration ! I lost my dad to that vile shit on the 23/12/15 and as a biker I salute you 👍

[@teapotone]

+lee pyle Thank you brother 👍

[@wey_aye_adventures]

Well, rewatching these bad boys 👍🏻 Perfect Saturday night!

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks bud 👍

[@collectorguy4379]

Love it - "i've worked Peckham" Worked there when Bruce just about started!

[@stevepest3184]

Hats of to you .I was 34 when my dad died of cancer age 54

[@teapotone]

Thanks Steve, sorry to hear that bud

[@PeterHardySWMF]

The book "Lone rider" first woman around the world at 20 years old 1982-84 has inpired me to do this trip, you will enable the sucess. Thanks for the vid.

[@RonaiHenrik]

I've hitchhiked 5000 km when I was 20, I've done a 2300 km trip with passenger and all on my 125 cc supermoto after only 1000 km of experience and now I have a Suzuki Freewind and I'm looking for my next adventure :) Videos like these give the inspiration needed :) Thanks, cheers!

[@teapotone]

+Henrik Rónai Great stuff Henrik, enjoy your journey brother 👍

[@jhesskeeptraveling]

I love this. I first heard about your trip like 3 or 4 years ago, but I didn't watch the series. I am so proud of you Bruce. You keep on keep on and you are inspiring so many just like Long Way Round and Long Way Down. You are awesome. I look forward to watching the series. Mahalo. Many thanks.

[@teapotone]

Wow! Thank you very much for that, really is fantastic to receive messages like this, and I’m chuffed that the RTW series is still inspiring people and passing on the love of travel and biking 👏👍

[@gavinfraser7784]

You have came a long way Bruce from that first day I just want to say thank you for sharing your awesome trip right up to today

[@teapotone]

Thanks Gavin, my pleasure bud. Aye, it’s been a hell of an adventure so far eh 👍

[@harpersneil]

I migrated to Australia in 2002. I used to go to Rykas when I was a kid; this brought back soany fond memories for me. The charities you chose Bruce - what can I say; we're cut from similar cloth. I cannot wait to watch the rest of this series, I've subscribed for over a year now and I've only jist started watching these!

[@jeffdavies688]

Its time to watch it all again...here goes!

[@teapotone]

Are you sitting comfortably??? 💤 😉👍

[@jeffdavies688]

@@teapotone watching at work Bruce....hope you get the investigation problem sorted soon...beging you all the way my friend!

[@redliner9995]

I'm here due to 44teeth.. brilliant channel mate subbed 👍🏻

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud! Welcome to the channel and cheers for your support 👍

[@rebel1052k]

Such an inspiration. Thank YOU for taking the time to share your journey and experiences with us. Best of luck for the future! Ride safe.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Buss, hope you enjoy the rest of the vids 👍

[@cheftush]

Hi Bruce, just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for taking the time to make, edit and post your videos...I started out watching your Africa videos and then your UK videos and have now come all the way back to the beginning to see where you started out on your journey as a Moto Vlogger. I’m 52 and just got back into biking after about a 30year layoff...I bought a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 as my “beginner” bike and have enjoyed it thoroughly this past summer. Having watched your Videos (And Itchy Boots) you’ve inspired me and I’ve now got the urge to do some longer touring and have bought an older BMW R1150RT to do just that. I’ll be getting my new to me bike into ship shape over the long Canadian Winter and plan on doing some Epic rides come Spring. Thanks Again!

[@teapotone]

That’s awesome to read bud, really chuffed to hear that the vids have had a positive impact on you and given you some inspiration. Hope the winter isn’t too long and you get a chance to get out on your bike fairly soon. Stay safe bud 👍

[@fudgejerkin1188]

Living the dream for an excellent cause. Good luck Bruce and keep the video's coming

[@P.O-gsawkr]

👍🤟

[@paulgriffiths6404]

This must be the 4th time I have watched this series. Absolutely loved it. Thank you sir. Hope this doesn't sound corny but these videos got me through a tough time when I lost my Dad. Also a massive inspiration when I started my own channel. Thanks again. 👍👍👍👍

[@King_Harrold]

Brucey, loved the GSXR rebuild series. So thought id rewatch the series. Man you look young, what went wrong? 😂 Will you be rewrapping the GSXR? It would look ace and be a fitting homage to all those who supported you.

[@rtbootcamp9653]

It was a wonderful challenge. Many people learned about The Children's Trust. I also knew in Japan. Sir's challenge brought hope and courage to riders around the world.

[@teapotone]

+Brandon Qoo That is great to hear Brandon, thank you for your support 👍

[@Jaffa1951]

Have watched a few of your videos, and subscribed. This evening watched the first episode of your RTW series. Excellent, will be watching all the others over the next few days/weeks - not sure how many there are, yet. God, I didn't realise there was so much to do in preprration. Nice to see someone listens to their Mum, and does what she says. Well done !! Brought a tear to my eye.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Geoff 👍

[@teapotone]

Hello bud, glad you're liking the vids and project. Yeah I was watching Oisin too, he started his when I was planning mine actually. Seems to have gone under the radar (off KZbin) of late, think he's maybe secured some sort of DVD/TV deal possibly? Mate the hardest part of a trip like this is actually just leaving in the first place. After that, you just roll with whatever comes your way each day/each hour. Go for it bud, LIVE your life, you never know what the future holds. Stay safe, B

[@stevesherlockrides]

Hi again Bruce just started watching episode 1 again after watching your ace show with Steph. Just noticed you had a pipewerx can fitted. The owner of pipewerx, Jeff is my next door neighbour. Small world hey in many ways

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha wow, please say hello and thank you from me then please! They gave me the can for free for the trip, but I never heard from them again after that 🤷‍♂️👍

[@stevesherlockrides]

@@teapotone will do. He recently gave me a free GP 200mm can fir my new SD GT. I've recently changed though and gone for Austin Racing. I will say hi though

[@headsortrails8400]

This is amazing! We plan on doing our trip starting 2019, I will be watching all your videos in preparation!

[@joemooney753]

I think this will become compelling viewing as the episodes roll out; well done Bruce, keep up the good work.

[@TommyBarnezTV]

Finally getting around to watching this after being recommended a number of times. Episode 1 done! Highlights being the reason for the trip and the shelter dimensions which cracked me up 😂

[@MotoHikes]

After watching you for a fair few months now, it's finally time to start this adventure with you. Feeling depressed after not getting a job that I really wanted, this is just the inspiration and pick-me-up that I needed! Thanks Bruce, you're a real one. EDIT: It makes me so happy that this was for St Christophers. I recently lost my best friend to short battle with pancreatic cancer, and they were the ones to offer paliative care. I am now planning a UK tour to all of my friends favourite places, and plan to raise money for them. So, even more inspiration.

[@teapotone]

Hello bud, I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, but I’m also chuffed to hear these vids and my mum’s words have helped you to take any positive from what you’re going through. I wish you the very best 👍

[@MotoHikes]

@@teapotone Cheers matey, your kind words mean an aweful lot. My original plan was a UK tour, but that just doesn't feel enough to do justice to his memory, so I have sent a cheeky email asking for a bit of advice with planning. However I understand you're a busy man, so no sweat if you can't offer much help beyond some words of encouragement. Only love x

[@teapotone]

@MotoHikes - ah apologies bud, I get loads of emails (most of it spam stuff from Chinese companies wanting me to review their makeup lights and beer chillers? 🤦‍♂️🤣) If you resend it I’ll keep an eye out for it 👍

[@teapotone]

Cancel my last, just saw your email 👍

[@MotoHikes]

@@teapotone No problem! It was only sent ~half an hour ago, but will re-send just to be sure

[@GaryBickley]

Watched the TMF interview - picked up the first episode, I'm in for the full ride !

[@teapotone]

Fantastic Gary, hope you enjoy the series 👍

[@jonthepomiamtheone]

hahaha same here

[@BepSquare]

Ha Ha me too!

[@UneasyRider]

Bruce, I've just discovered this channel and your other stuff. Inspirational stuff!! Just what i need before doing my Norway trip! All the best.

[@teapotone]

+Uneasy Rider Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed the vids and like the channel! Norway is a special place, you'll have a great time 👍

[@jasrajzlimbu8463]

Man, you are an inspiration :D

[@teapotone]

Thank you Jasraj 👍

[@ashishjoy96]

wow, such an inspiration. love from India

[@tonylayfield8750]

Great channel. (y) Tip: when you're lighting a fire with a steel, hold the knife steady (close to the tinder) and then pull the steel sharply back towards you (whereas you were holding the steel steady and then pushing the knife towards the tinder, which is guaranteed to have the tinder flying all over the place).

[@Accurize2]

Or carry a a couple waterproof lighters.

[@TheRattyBiker]

This is great - shame that like others I rocked up 10 years after the event.. Hopefully current views can trigger the algorithm to give this series a boost.

[@teapotone]

Thank you 👍

[@johndiehardmclean23]

From first discovering you after stumbling across one of your Sinnis Terrain vids last summer, where you done a quick 180 turn to go rescue a wee bunny rabbit, you instantly got my applause mate, but wasn't aware you'd done this epic trip until it was mentioned on The Basic Bikers podcast yous done! 😮 I wasn't gonna say anything cheeky, but can't not say your like TMF's twin bro without the beard! 😉👍 Stay safe & ride safe mate! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😬

[@teapotone]

Cheers John 👍

[@lasttraintovegas7189]

It was very nice you talked about your mum....👍✌️

[@tigertours9765]

Bruce,Absolutely loving this series. you visited some amazing places and looks like you had an amazing trip. Look forward to watching the rest of it. "Lovin it" ha

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much, hope you do enjoy the rest of the vids 👍

[@tigertours9765]

teapotone can I ask what video software you used? I use videopad but was wondering if there any better ones out there for a rookie.

[@teapotone]

I’ve just used Final Cut Pro X

[@robertbates1079]

Just came across your channel after watching the north spain ride, looking forward on my lunch breaks to catch up with your rtw trip... great vids

[@teapotone]

Thanks Robert, welcome to the channel bud, hope you enjoy the round the world vids. They start quite raw, but hopefully improve as the trip progresses 👍😬

[@JackCarter2968]

keep up the good work mate. ride safe!

[@garyday9438]

I’m a subscriber and watch loads of your resent blogs, just watch this thinking where T Pot then you spoke and there you were with out the face hire, what a difference.

[@wltrlg]

Gonna watch it again, so in need for a good motor holiday! 😉👍🏻

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, great stuff 👍

[@wltrlg]

teapotone what was the reason you chose the GSXr by the way?

[@teapotone]

It was the bike I owned and the bike that made me smile. Nick Sanders and Sjaak Lucassen had both ridden around the world on R1’s, so I thought, “if they can do it....” 😉

[@wltrlg]

teapotone makes sense! Ah yes, Sjaak, seen him a couple of times in NL. I just read the book from Paul van Hooff who travelled from Amsterdam to Tokyo on his 1985 Guzzi V7, also awesome story!

[@StreetHawk77]

Just watching this now as it's something you've mentioned maybe a couple of times! 😅 So strange to see you without a beard as well

[@markbright7845]

TMF recommended you, so giving it a go.

[@teapotone]

Hello Mark, great to hear bud, hope you enjoy the channel then. 👍

[@lukeallington5393]

This is an absolute travesty that you haven't had more viewers. I'll be telling everyone I know about this and getting them to watch. Can't wait to watch the rest of your adventure.

[@teapotone]

+Mr Honda Ha Ha, I've been trying! Seems to be growing more recently though 👍

[@lukeallington5393]

teapotone .....that's what she said

[@radiocrash]

Wow man so glad I found your channel! What an inspiration. And I get the bike, of all the bikes I've owned and I've owned a few the GSXR was the most reliable. Anyway fantastic stuff I just subscribed.

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much bud and welcome to the channel. Hope you enjoy the rest of the vids 👍

[@GSXRI300]

have a good xmas matey catch you on the road in 2018

[@smartalec2645]

On a Gixxer Thou - wow! I'd have thought a dual purpose/adventure. Brave man, mammoth effort. Liked and Subbed!

[@teapotone]

Much appreciated Alec, cheers 👍

[@holeephuk]

I cant bellive you have only 21k subs ,man you are legend...

[@teapotone]

Thanks Holee! Glad you’re enjoying the channel 👍

[@CopRider]

Subscribed,Love from India.❤🙌

[@teapotone]

+Abdul Rahman Thank you Abdul ❤️🙏👍

[@LordBirch]

inspirational,thank you for sharing brother. found your channel by accident and glad I did. will Prob take some time to watch the videos but means u can enjoy them. RSM

[@teapotone]

+Lord Birch Thanks bud, appreciate the feedback and I hope you enjoy the series 👍

[@Petrolheadish]

Saw you mentioned in a post on the Facebook page of Drivetribe: Motorbikes. I think I'm going to enjoy this one:)

[@tjdier1650]

I must say I feel a little late to the party. I only discovered your videos after watching the Bikes v Plane on The Missenden Flyers channel (which was cracking by the way!) Safe to say I'll be watching this journey over the next few days. Very inspiring indeed.

[@teapotone]

Thanks Toby, welcome to the channel bud 👍

[@johnpartridge7494]

Just found you from the 44teeth podcast! I'm hooked

[@teapotone]

Cheers John, glad you’re enjoying it then. Welcome to the channel 👍

[@TitelSinistrel]

A bit late to the party, saw you first in a Schaff video from spain, later on a youtube recommended video. Love what I'm seeing on the channel so far. Subscribed after the first video and will be watching this series. Really like how much preparation went into this. Am really currious how it plays out.

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing. Hope you enjoy the rest of the vids 👍

[@gcinangcongo3389]

i saw your story in a magazine and followed you here, i really wish you could visit south africa

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, I’d love to come to S.A! One day I’ll get there 👍

[@KlutchKnuckle]

Hats off, u did that on a Supersport? Wow inspired by u sir 😎👌👍

[@teapotone]

+Klutch Knuckle Thanks bud 👍

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Well done mate. Didn’t recognise you without a beard

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks Shaun

[@SkunkDarkstone]

hi bruce just found you and im hooked already in response to people asking why that bike or why that route to me the answer is Obvious WHY NOT ? awsome first vid looking forward to watching more

[@SP-xd8gs]

Bruce I just started watching this series wow, can I ask how old you were when you started this trip? thank you sir

[@teapotone]

Hello bud, I was 36 when I left on the trip 👍

[@tgrey2555]

Oh and that and TP1 reference kinda spells it out.

[@doomcati6545]

hats off to you sir. I'm ashamed to say that i have only just discovered your channel and the amazing trip that you have been on. having been a biker for many years i thought i would of heard about what you had planned before now. it popped up on my face book feed last week.since then i have watched all your videos. Myself and a mate have done a few trips around Europe about 3000 miles for each one but yours is on another level. We were doing similar Miles per day ,about 500. which brings me to one question that id like to ask, my arse was so sore after 1 week how hell did you manage for over a year?Absolutely amazing, what a trip. I love the last video about how you packed your kit. There really is nack to it isn't there lol. lots of trial and error we found.Fantastic good causes as well. Where can i go to donate some money. are you planning another one?

[@teapotone]

+Adrian Coveney Hi Adrian, Thanks very much for your kind message, I'm chuffed you've enjoyed the vids. Ha Ha, yeah well I have quite a bit of my own padding around the arse area! Seriously though, I've never really had any comfort issues on a Gixxer, it was all I'd ever known so it was normal for me. I'd also always done a lot of miles, riding 7 days a week and about 35-40,000 miles a year, so being on the bike every day was nothing new to me. You can't actually donate via my website any more, but proceeds from the books/DVD go to the charities, so feel free to get any of them. Only the hard copy of the book is available at the mo, I'm currently working on the ebook and the DVD will be ready for Crimbo. Cheers for now, Bruce

[@doomcati6545]

i am a racing snake ,thats probably my problem.need to get lardy.where can i pick up your book. is the dvd all your episodes from you tube?what video editing software do you use?.i have loads of footage from some of our trips and I'm slowly working through it. but its slow going I'm using imovie .

[@teapotone]

+Adrian Coveney the book is available on Amazon at Live Your Life: TeapotOne www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993290108/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lYaWzbPRJEZJA No the DVD is a completely new edit. I didn't want it to just be the KZbin vids shortened down. I use FCPX for editing, self taught off KZbin vids.

[@stanleyknife1967]

Just catching up with these videos. How easy was that fire making? A bit of practice can go along way!

[@guyver1215]

hes got many layers hahaha

[@teapotone]

That’ll do donkey, that’ll do 😉😂👍

[@dahveed284]

Sorry about your mother's passing. This sounds like a huge adventure. You couldn't have picked a motorcycle that would have made the trip more challenging. Ok, maybe a big bagger would have been worse.

[@teapotone]

+dahveed284 Thanks, it was the trip of a lifetime for sure! 👍

[@anil5582]

amazing and inspiring.. well done . i am planning something like this however have no idea where to start. how did you managed to get all those visas?

[@teapotone]

Thanks Anil, I’ve done a few vids on how to plan a RTW trip, check them out 👍

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, course I'll subscribe mate. Watched some of your vids, you need help!! ;-) No I didn't do the road of bones, just headed to Vladivostok. I'm currently in South Korea and head to Japan tomorrow for a few weeks, before air freighting over to Thailand.

[@ranyly9710]

Hey Bruce! Found you via an article on "drive mag" .. or maybe my recent google search of "back rack on Gsxr" brought me to you. Nonetheless - I'm curious about your gear. I am a short person. Planning to ride across Canada on my Gsxr (cause adventure bikes are a little tall for me). But the amount of sass I found on the internet questioning why one would do long rides w a Gsxr. .. but you did it !! Is there a list of gears and equipment you used?

[@teapotone]

Hi Rany. Yes mate I did a vid on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2W6Y4Vmac-VodE

[@ranyly9710]

@@teapotone that's amazing. Thanks. Are you saying I watched your 5 videos for nothing??!?! Kidding kidding. Thanks for the quick response!! :)

[@teapotone]

5? There’s 22 in the series kzbin.info/aero/PLX2CQ7s1dnOZpwLS-gWf8wchzXzbhqDb9

[@ranyly9710]

@@teapotone hey now .. I just found you an hour ago... Give me some time 😜

[@teapotone]

😂👍

[@sirimallevenkatrao]

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[@sirimallevenkatrao]

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[@samualjonathan1607]

i have been watching your RTW vids over and over but i cant help but imagine that how you got so many visas at the same time because as far as i know there is a validity date for every visas and if you miss one of them or some because of the trip how did you manage to get so long visas validity . Like for Russia they give on 10 - 12 months validity for a business visa and since I have been planning a such trip of my own i cant under stand how you got the visas at the correct time. I really admire you sir , you inspired me , this journey is like a dream come true for me also .Please help me on this one sir. i have planned the routes and in this routes Russia comes after america both north and south and ha;f of Asia , i want to take the trip slow and according to estimations the trip will take me at least 12- 16 months within which time limit the Russian visa will expire . Please sir help me on this one.

[@teapotone]

Hi Sam, Thanks very much for your kind words my friend. Yes visas can be complicated. I used a company called travcour.com to help with mine. Drop them a line and I’m sure they’ll point you in the right direction. Don’t lose heart, once you are on your journey you will find many people who didn’t organise a single visa before they left home, they just sort it out along the way. Best of luck and I look forward to following your adventure sometime soon 👍

[@samualjonathan1607]

@@teapotone man you are a life saver AND by the way my real name is a Aniket Basu . Sam is just a handle.

[@sugarrfree]

You kinda look like max wrist 😅👏

[@karlwalker1771]

RESPECT, sir :) As Daft as it sounds I would have joined you on my HONDA FIRESTORM 1000f Next time you have a crazy Idea, CONTACT ME YE SAP , LOL:)

[@te9079]

Could of went to Vienna then back to brno the next day to have a lap

[@ChrisGillingham-qy4st]

Can we still donate if so how

[@teapotone]

@Chrisgillinham-qy4st No I’m afraid all the Just-Giving pages are now ended, but you can still donate direct to any of the charities themselves 👍

[@dannykennion8738]

:)

[@tgrey2555]

Stupid question pal, you ex current group then.......I did a good few years meaning the doors and gates.... nice to see.....

[@teapotone]

Yes bud, Apex from 2009-2020, TSG before that. 👍

[@tgrey2555]

teapotone ahhh top man, 2007 I joined Walton Street, then did Kensington before doing our ARV onto 19. Jumped ship to BTP in 2013 to arv, did my bit at the bridge... now full time medic. Been looking at the explorer as had one before thinking getting back in the saddle..

[@minipepper1516]

How did you find the best way to get sponsors etc to make your trip possible? Its also been a dream of mine BUT I am struggling to fund it myself.

[@teapotone]

I didn’t get financial sponsorship apart from ‘Delta Energy’ - and that was after I’d started the trip. Companies are keen to donate kit etc, but I found it very hard as someone who was unknown and with no tangible track record in the industry, to get any financial backing. I’d suggest you fund it yourself and not rely on external funding. I sold everything I owned, Max’d out 5 credit cards, remortgaged, and worked my arse off for 3 years doing every single bit of overtime I could.

[@minipepper1516]

@@teapotone thanks for the reply I appreciate it. May not seem it to you but your a insperation to many! Respect.

[@teapotone]

That’s very kind of you to say, thank you very much 👍

[@krstnangela9178]

hi sir, may i know the total expenditure of your trip around the world? thanks and godbless

[@teapotone]

+Angela Mora it was £55k for absolutely everything for the whole 442 day trip.

[@_Bryant.R]

teapotone I spend roughly the same just living my normal life. I'm doing it all wrong! Haha, thanks for sharing. Just stumbled across your channel and looking forward to watching this series.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Squid 👍

[@Kalsino]

Hahahahahahahahaha, OMG, you without a beard. You look much better with a beard teapotone. much much better.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha thanks, now you know why I keep the beard! 😂

[@masterace1150]

This guy died of starvation because he used all his energy trying to set the fire to cook his food.

[@teapotone]

Ha Ha, I certainly didn’t die of starvation, I can assure you of that! 🤣

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

103000 views, or should that be 100864. 😂

[@soobeng]

RIPPER

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

"Why why why"? They asked...."Why not"? I answer.......

[@iman80skid91]

Just curious why it was difficult to get your carnet. And why do you need two passports

[@teapotone]

At the time I was planning the trip the RAC where the only ones who Could issue a carnet in the U.K. and they changed the rules right at the point I applied. It went from me only needing a couple of grand as surety to requiring a down payment of over £80K! Thankfully after much pleading they agreed to abide by the initial conditions and let me pay a surety of about £2.5K The passport issue is for a few reasons. Firstly when you check into some hotels they keep your passport until you check out, but you need your passport when applying for visas at embassies and consulates, so you are allowed multiple passports to allow for this. Secondly there are some countries which will not allow you entry if you have certain other countries stamped in your passport, so you use different passports to get around this (unofficially 😉) Head to the HUBB at HorizonsUnlimited.com for more Info 👍

[@iman80skid91]

Ah I see... I had a identification card made in Bangkok to cure a lot of those problems as we don't yet have them in the uk

[@marcocorsini8861]

Can i ask you something.....100000 Miles without change oil engine??

[@teapotone]

Why would you NOT change the oil? From memory the Gixxers get an oil change every service, so every 4k miles

[@marcocorsini8861]

@@teapotone you dont understand nothing!! Repeat again!! In 100000 Miles NEVER change oil?? During tour around the world???

[@Ptrietro]

Wow, you remind me of Rob Halford from Judas Priest. 🤣

[@Grateful4Today]

It takes tons of money just to cover half of the trip no to mention the Carnet de Passage and all the visas, one lucky bastard I'd say

[@teapotone]

Or, someone who worked hard for years to save, sold everything they owned, and put everything on the line to live out their dream.

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Look better without that fkin beard