DOES it get better than this? - Picos De Europa Motorcycle Tour

Part 2 of the 2023 Picos de Europa Motorcycle Tour with ChickenStrips. The Picos de Europa are probably my favourite place in the world to ride a motorcycle, the roads are stunning, the scenery is breathtaking, there's hardly any traffic (most of the time) and the people are amazing.
If you've not been, then you really are missing out.
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[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What a ride! I really must get myself to the Picos one day.....looks epic in good weather.

[@teapotone]

Cheers Andy, can’t believe you’ve never done the Pico’s?! Jump on a ferry with Carol and explore bud 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@teapotone It's that ferry crosing that puts me off!

[@VPB1970]

Picos roads, food, sidra, scenery and a good bike. The dream. Iv been there many times and always want to go again.

[@stuartbarber521]

Thanks!

[@richardhorton25]

Thanks for showing me what I am missing - absolutely brilliant roads and scenery.

[@Motorbikesandlife]

Thank you will keep a look out

[@sootylum]

Cracking ride on amazing roads. Glad the fellas ok that toppled. A wee follow update on how his bike got home would be interesting.

[@teapotone]

Cheers - not my place to say, I’m sure if he wants people to know then he’ll comment on here at some point 👍

[@Highlandwolf2sas]

Fantastic roads and beautiful views..Yip what more could you ask for 👌…glad all was well in the end…Thanks for sharing your “Adventure”… 😊🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@teapotone]

Cheers Steve, it’s a special place 👍

[@mattward5335]

Fantastic trip with a great bunch of lads! Can’t wait to get back there this year 😝🏍️💨

[@Sharpey76.]

Stunning roads and some stunning views! Glad they guy who came off is ok and there isnt to much damage to his bike

[@Crsf84]

Excellent, Nothing better than some rural coffee, Great roads and some cracking company .

[@andrewharrop7932]

Bloody awesome roads. 👌

[@English-Motorcycle-Adventures]

Great video Bruce 👏🏻👏🏻 Zhope Milkie got his bike sorted 🤞🏻🤞🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎

[@teapotone]

Cheers Pete, Sadly it got written off but he’s sorted now 👍

[@graemeshaw9716]

Wooow this is a good one Bruce. Love your work.👍

[@teapotone]

Thank you 👍

[@marklloyd9472]

Good to see you a little west of the picos AS14 and oviedo etc my back garden you must of past my house, recognise all the roads enjoyed watching as i mostly ride alone

[@rlw85]

Id love to be able to ride fast enough for one of these trips. Looks like good fun

[@stephenashby9858]

Very impressive Teapot, makes me want to book a trip! Well done…

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, go for it, it’s an amazing place to ride 👍

[@jonathanmackie4884]

Amazing to watch. Bit pissed off there is somewhere as beautiful as Scotland but has good weather!! I'd love to go on one of your tours but I'm a curmudgeonly misanthrope so I ride alone. It's my act of redemption. 😇 Thanks for posting. Keep up the good work and hope to see you out on the road one day, I'll buy you a coffee and pastry. But I'll probably just mumble and leave.😉

[@martinhughes9769]

Great video fantastic countryside

[@BertBlackwell-smyth4612]

Great video,roll on October 👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, it’ll be here before we know it!

[@BrendanBaxter-md4vk]

Nice one Bruce, i've got a few days there either end of a two week trip in Sept. We're taking 5 days to get to Porto & then 5 days back to Santander, just got to make sure my Mrs stays awake on the back long enough to see the views 😂😂

[@Rafonso90]

Going back to Picos in September!!!! first time was with a rental bike now I will go with my own S1000XR

[@IamJaymo]

When Gold finally capitulates for me to upgrade from my 800r to a 1250rs then I'd love to do a tour like this 🤙🏼

[@kennybrookes5156]

Hi Bruce , thanks for the vid , a stonker as usual always look forward to watching them hope milky is okay , best wishes , and remember keep it on the stops 👍

[@teapotone]

Cheers Kenny👍

[@AlantinoRossi]

Great vid Bruce, your Picos tour looks great!!

[@teapotone]

Thanks man, hopefully have you along one day 👍

[@robertholmes8795]

We are off next year but going over to Portugal aswell 😁 can’t wait. Last year was my first time in the Pyrenees and it was amazing! The best riding I had ever done.

[@teapotone]

Fantastic, Portugal has some amazing roads. Have a great time 👍

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Top stuff as always! I love Spain 🇪🇸 can’t wait to get back over there. Hope the guy who had the off is back on 2 wheels again!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Murt, aye he’s ok now, was actually a bit more beaten up than he let on, and his bike was written off, but he’s back riding again now👍

[@steveburden1801]

Need to try La Gomera in the Canaries. Just come back from a 3 month tour. Incredible roads. Very few tourists and felt like we had the roads to ourselves for 2 days. Great series of vids Bruce.

[@ScottishPaul45]

Great content as per, this tour is on the bucket list!

[@teapotone]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@paullee3727]

Great video Bruce, I'm a new patreon and looking forward to getting on one of your tours next year 🤞. Having played rugby for years and gone on many tours I love this kind of fun and banter 😁. Not nice seeing a fellow biker go down.... Thank God he wasn't hurt 🙏 the bike can be repaired or replaced flesh and bones not so easy. Safe riding 👍

[@teapotone]

Thanks Paul, and cheers for joining the Clan over on Patreon, I massively appreciate that 👍 Yep the tours are a great craic, thankfully they always seem to attract like-minded folk so always a good laugh, hope to see you on one next year 👍

[@CurvyFarmer]

Just past my full licence so hopefully will be on one of your tours someday. Looks great

[@leswatson8563]

Morning Bruce. Very enjoyable vid and a joy to watch, happy memories time sir🤘. A bit of a shock to see a mad down but glad he's ok! See yet in the next one 👍😊...

[@teapotone]

Cheers Les 👍

[@nigelsride]

Another great video, the Picos are a must for me, your son did great with the editing 👍 hope Milky gets his bike back to the UK ok, great vid Bruce 👍 😀

[@teapotone]

Thanks Nigel 👍

[@Mototherapy_online]

Thx Bruce for this great vid again 👍 I often ride with my wife, and I ride exactly the same as when riding alone - I mean « regular » driving : hooligan playtime is played alone, but 🤫 😂 Going back there this summer, to make sure the roads are still as gorgeous as last year 😛

[@thebluetrumpet74]

Cracking video Bruce, I'm gutted I haven't been able to get a place on this year's tour. Your son has done a good job with the editing, he has definitely nailed your style.

[@teapotone]

Thanks very much Nathan, aye he’s doing a great job eh. I’ll let you know if any places come up on this years tours bud 👍

[@lozv9974]

Cracking video, love the Picos. Hope Milky and bike are ok. Can you tell me about these new Dunlop Michellin tyres though 🤭🫢🫢😂😂

[@teapotone]

🤣🤦‍♂️🤫

[@ES44AC-2]

Beautiful ! Dang , I really hate it for the gentleman who went down. I'm glad he's ok . That stuff happens so fast.

[@Iain-v3s]

Great vids Bruce, what phone holder is that on bmw mount please mate

[@teapotone]

Thanks bud, it’s a cheap one off Amazon amzn.to/3UuEPJn

[@Motorbikesandlife]

Awesome video really fancy doing this

[@teapotone]

Then Go for it bud - book the ferry and hit the road 👍

[@tomtherevenant6877]

It’s probably been mentioned elsewhere and I’ve missed it but the N-621 between Panes & Potes has around seven or eight long sections of roadworks ( improving the road) and it can take an hour longer to cover the seventeen miles !

[@teapotone]

Ah really, is this current Tom? - I’m out there next week on tour actually

[@tomtherevenant6877]

Unfortunately it’s true, they are widening the gorge section of road. I went through on a weekday afternoon whilst they were working and it took an extra hour. Going north on Saturday morning it was maybe 40 minutes, they weren’t working but had guys managing traffic flow.. As you know it’s not an easy road to avoid if going to Potes………have a great trip whatever 👍

[@benkelly2190]

The polite notice vest, is not to be mocked. It’s a serious garment to warn other Rodney’s not to drive like twats! 😂😂😂😂 only joking Bruce! You have found its only reason to exist. Awesome series, as always bud.

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Really enjoyed the video Bruce I’m looking to go back the first week in September just wondering what the weather will be like as I’m doing it camping thanks for sharing mate 👍

[@teapotone]

Hello bud, September is a beautiful time to go, will still be fairly warm - high teens to twenty’s usually, and it shouldn’t be too bad for rain (can never say never as it’s a mountainous region). But Sep would be one of my preferred times to go bud 👍

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

@@teapotone thanks for the reply Bruce I know your busy much appreciated 👍

[@jonathantrice7614]

I loved it when you said "this is the Picos I remember", when you were 200km from the Picos. Had you been cider tasting 😂

[@teapotone]

I call all the north western area ‘the Picos’

[@firestorm755]

Looks awesome. How far apart were fuel stops and general breaks?

[@teapotone]

All depends on what bikes are on each tour, we tailor the fuel stops to the lowest fuel range, so if there’s an Mt10 or Tuono on the tour, then we’ll have a fuel stop every 80-100 miles. We usually stop roughly every hour to hour and a half anyway

[@firestorm755]

@@teapotone that's good to hear.I run a Firestorm. They aren't known for economy. Those stops sound good. Oh no I want to ride in the picos now!

[@Motorbikesandlife]

Hi Bruce when are you doing Pecos again and availability please

[@teapotone]

Back in April and October but I’m afraid they’re full. 2025 schedule will go live in October 👍

[@newboscoddog01]

My GSA 1250 has 5th and 6th gears, Bruce.....just sayin' ........;-) Great series - lovely roads and scenery. But best of all is the banter and jokes!! Must have been great fun in the evening time over a few pints.

[@teapotone]

Cheers. 5/6th gears are for when you’re either flat out, or trundling along - neither of which I want to show on camera 😉

[@jjnewman65]

I personally only use 5&6 for motorways and dual carriageways. For these types of roads you will have more control of your machine in 3&4. Don’t be afraid of working at the higher limits of your bikes rev range. They are designed for it.

[@nathanmhizha4788]

What communication system do you use to talk to the other riders?

[@teapotone]

I use the Cardo Pactalk Edge Nathan 👍

[@nathanmhizha4788]

Thank you! Loving the channel!

[@fanth026]

Great video, cannot wait to get out there next year. Did you guys stay centrally and venture out each day, or did you stop somewhere different each day on a big loop?

[@darrenrowley7544]

Bruce, great set of vids in the Picos. Thinking about booking next year, but I have a question about suitable bikes. Currently have a sports tourer (Kawasaki Z1000SX), but also looking at a second bike for just banging miles on when I just want a 300 mile day on my own (BMW R1250RT). I know both can tour, but which would be more suitable for a trip like this (and the Scotland one I’m considering booking as well !)

[@marcinpudlik8172]

Hi Bruce , it's always a pleasure to watch your Channel, I have a favour to ask , what is the name of phone cradle ( mount ) you are using. Thanks

[@teapotone]

Thanks Marcin, It’s just a cheap one off Amazon - amzn.to/4aqzszD Even charges your phone wirelessly 👍

[@marcinpudlik8172]

@@teapotone thanks

[@gdvw]

Hi Bruce, thanks for another great video. I saw that you wear a Helite Turtle 2 air bag vest. Just wondered what your thoughts are on it and did you go for tethered or electronic? They're a lot of dosh (especially the electronic with the fork sensor) so I'd value your opinion. Cheers.

[@teapotone]

They’re a great bit of kit that could save your life and WILL help to lessen an injury if you come off - so all good for me. Mine is the electronic one as I ride a variety of bikes at times and wanted to be able to wear it on any bike. Only negatives for me after around 3 years of owning it are that it’s quiet hot in warm weather as it restricted airflow through your jacket, and it’s another layer so you do look even bigger once it’s over your bike jacket etc - but I’m a fat knacker so I can’t blame it on the vest! 🤦‍♂️🤣 Only issue I’ve had is that it detonated once when I was on the eurotunnel and picked it up off the bike to put on, just as we were coming to a stop - it actually does say in the destructions to switch it off on the tunnel…. But who reads instructions? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I’d certainly say there’s no negatives to the Helite e-turtle vest if you can afford one, an amazing piece of safety kit

[@gdvw]

Thanks for that Bruce, I really appreciate it. If you ever head to West Cork look me up. One last question, do you use the fork, extra sensor? Seems like a necessity to protect against T boning or rear shunts while stationery?@@teapotone

[@teapotone]

@@gdvw I was given it but I have to admit, I never did install it on the bike - will look at that now I’ve got my 1300 though 👍

[@gdvw]

Cheers Bruce.@@teapotone

[@GlennyRides]

Much love from Kentucky! Stay safe and continue to have fun 🙂

[@teapotone]

Thank you bud, you too

[@Honda-world]

Absolutely amazing although would say I would be shitting myself on the back of the bike with those twistie's coming at ya. I do not know how you find these roads amazing top filming as always Brucie lad. Just wondering what happened to the Shoei Helmet you had designed seen the making of it. Have you had it finished or is Banksy still doing the finer points to the tree in London's latest. Can't wait to see the finished product I was going to say your helmet but thought better of it 🤣🤣You make my day with your filming and banter keep up the good work my friend. Stay safe Dale 👍

[@teapotone]

New lid is unveiled over on my podcast channel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKCUeGqihJ2Wi9k

[@daviddick5585]

@@teapotone Bruce, was it yourself that’s using a bespoke Sat Nav on the GS and was going to do a review on it ?

[@teapotone]

No mate, I use Calimoto

[@jasonsmith6074]

Hi Bruce ,Looks fantastic and will be watching closely for when the next tour dates are released, ,couple of questions would like to ask.does everybody in the group wear the bike to bike communication stuff or can you choose not too?, is this a good tour for 1st timers ?

[@Kevo-Blucati]

Morning Bruce. Another cracking video, any idea what caused your 'Man Down', glad to see he got up and carried on, abiet as a pillion

[@teapotone]

Just simple rider error bud - it’s very easy on Spanish roads to get sucked in. They make you ride faster and faster at times and you get over confident, but they have a habit of tightening up unexpectedly on you if you don’t read them all the way around the bend. He put an overtake on at the approach to a bend that perhaps wasn’t really on, and then when the bend tightened up he didn’t think he’d make it, hit the brakes, stood the bike up, and hit the barrier. Easily done tbh

[@BIGGGESTAL]

Going too fast and panic set in

[@BigGabs19]

Hi mate, I'm going there this year and already cannot wait for it. What month did this trip happened?

[@teapotone]

This one was June, but I’m going back in April and October this year

[@dockerandy]

Enjoyed that ! Hope the fellow who crashed, milky was it ? Got home safetly 👍

[@SidTheStallion]

Loving the videos! What GPS do you use?

[@teapotone]

I use Calimoto, been using it for years now and they’ve since become a channel sponsor. Details in the description if you’d like a months free trial 👍

[@graemeshaw9716]

What helmet cam are you using Bruce? Picture quality is fantastic 👍

[@teapotone]

This is the GoPro Hero 11

[@skts2610]

Why does everyone ride straight past the Bear Point going to or from the Deer Point? Wish I could send pics on here….

[@teapotone]

Because the bear is off the main road, and people are enjoying the ride so stay on that main road until they see the deer

[@skts2610]

@@teapotone Oh mate, we just pulled off the road and blasted up the track to the car park, then trekked up to the bear. The views are incredible from up there… It’s a must do!

[@mustdriveslower]

What happened to the man down bike? Was it repatriated and fixed or fixed on site and he had to go back to get it?

[@BIGGGESTAL]

Michelin Dunlop Roadsmart 4s😂

[@teapotone]

Surprisingly you’re the only person to comment on that so far - I thought folk would be on it immediately!

[@BIGGGESTAL]

@teapotone It's the kind of thing I would have said too. Good video mate

[@Markevans63]

I bet the bloke who told The spice world joke was relieved Milky had an off. He definitely was heading for the Vest of shame for that alone 😉

[@BikerandBits]

How do we get on one of your trips??

[@steviep7706]

'Civilization' .... I find it strange how on the continent these villages never seem to have any inhabitants or activity. In France it feels like the whole village is shuttered up like one of those apocalypse films.

[@r6ymy]

Was this one of your Chicken Strips tours?

[@teapotone]

Yep

[@dannykennion8738]

Love the content but would also love a vid of just purely unedited, no music, nice twisties with the odd commentary for 15min would be relaxing to watch aswel

[@teapotone]

Well… there may be something like that on its way 😉

[@Twinpot1962]

Although the Picos are superb, there’s better roads to the East, away from camper vans and cow pats. Try looking at what I call the Golden Triangle, between Jaca, Ainsa, Berga.

[@teapotone]

Aye I’ve done the Pyrenees many times, heading back again in June actually, but I prefer the Picos and West personally. Pyrenees is great, but Picos beats it for me

[@Twinpot1962]

@@teapotone understood if you’re going steady on a Bavarian ditch pump 🤣👍

[@Crsf84]

@@teapotoneAgreed Picos and west for me also, Found last year it was busier the more east we got. I am back there first week June .

[@jjnewman65]

@@Twinpot1962I don’t think so

[@Twinpot1962]

@@jjnewman65 🎣🎣🎣

[@joseramonerice6546]

Ok

[@77archibald]

Yes, South and East.

[@teapotone]

Nope, nothing beats the Picos area for me personally

[@kevinmill7965]

You did say how matey came off did he just overcook cnr lost the front, good he's OK

[@teapotone]

Aye pretty much. He was actually pretty banged up, he’s ok now though and back on a bike 👍

[@mrcintheuk4641]

There is one way it could improve, don't ride it on a GS. 😱😈

[@Sharpey76.]

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