The Healy Pass Ireland | BMW R1200GS | Mountain Pass series

[@eboydens]

I lived 13y in Ireland and did all these tours you enjoy (and more) on the motorbike. I agree with you that Ireland has some world class magnificent scenery and the whole Wild Atlantic road is marvellous ! Brilliant work with camera and editing !

[@kznmotorworld395]

Beauty at it's best... Enjoy the adventure Way to go Gs

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Just did the pass a couple of weeks ago on our Wild Atlantic Way tour - amazing! Thanks for posting! 😀👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Ah great, it really is a special place.👍🏍

[@ChaseJasperDown]

That’s really said about the workers. But man they made a hell of a road. When you said a 5 hour drive, I honestly didn’t realize Ireland was that big. 😂

[@WheelieGoodTV]

That’s probably the max spin of Ireland. 5 hrs will pretty much get you point to point.👍🏍

[@peterdane9138]

Absolutely fantastic Dave one of the best. And no fuel problems!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

🤣🤣 I made sure I had a full tank this time!

[@Jungleland33]

That's a great stretch of road. I've done it a few times over the years and it takes my breath away every single time. Thank you!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

@@Jungleland33 likewise mate. I’ll be revisiting soon.

[@adamnunn9723]

This popped up on my KZbin feed… just WOW!!! What absolutely stunning scenery… great job capturing the ‘feel’ of it… many thanks for sharing sir… now off to ‘binge watch’ the rest of the series!!! 🤗👍🏼👍🏼😁😁😁

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Adam, I hope you enjoy. 👌

[@dave7908]

Awesome series Dave. The best kept secret in Europe

[@Paul-wy2wk]

You know Dave how much I appreciate your photography and videography. Also, today, the weight of the circumstances of the pass’ construction and the concern for those who went before us is so palpable and shared. Thanks again for your passion for Ireland and for riding and then sharing it so beautifully with those of us who’s surroundings are not quite as spectacular as yours! Your work is so appreciated…

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks for your feedback Paul and your understanding of my emotion. Much appreciated. 🙏🏍🎥

[@Moto_APT]

Hi Dave, Just watched. Stunning ride and as you say unmatched scenery. It is always a surprise that there is such wilderness in the Emerald Isle. Interesting chat too. Another road on the bucket list! Of course usual high production standards. Thanks for the great entertainment. Cheers Wolfie.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks again Wolfie!👍😜

[@johncallaghan3367]

Another class act Dave, keep them coming. Do not worry the scenery is the story😀

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks John.

[@paulsire]

Great shots. It's a whole different experience when it's raining, the rainfall and the additional water features add new elements and paint almost a different landscape

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I’d like to see it again in the Autumn, not a bad vid idea? Thanks for that Paul.

[@gwa0131]

Fantastic. Coming across to Ireland in 3 weeks time and stopping in Killarney for 4 nights. Will be having day rides out on bike and this will have to be on my list. Problem is that my list just keeps getting bigger 😂 Great series

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Ah cheers bud. I’ve lived here nearly twenty years and every day still takes my breath away with its beauty. Enjoy Killarney! It’s a fantastic spot. 🏍

[@ianedgerton8219]

Just come across this channel recommended by Midlife Motorcycle Diaries. It is so good Dave and very informative so much so that I'm planning my Ireland tour for 2023 and the Healy Pass is definitely on the bucket list. Keep up the good work.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Huge thanks for tuning in Ian. Much appreciated and you won't be disappointed when you ride the Healy Pass!

[@marcheighton6436]

Great video Dave that is surely a mountain pass to remember what a great road and scenery 👍👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Marc. That was a one to remember alright!😜👍🏍🎥

[@DickieDark]

Stunning! And the quality of the tarmac on Healy Pass is far far superior than most of our main roads in the UK!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

🤣 Normally the other way around KDN.

[@helenaville5939]

@@WheelieGoodTV Have to disagree. Have been living between both places for the past eleven years and Ireland's roads far surpass the UK roads.... by far!

[@tecprojex]

I really do need to plan a trip to Ireland with me bike. Simply spectacular. Thanks for sharing your ride Dave. Great work 👍👍👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks again Ian! ☕️ ☕️☕️☕️☕️ Hugely appreciated man. 🙏

[@danhealy246]

Great job Dave ,my dad came from a mile beyond Glanmore Lake beneath the Healy Pass , I've driven this route many times , sometimes "one eyeing it " in a car but often leaning into those bends and hills on a motorcycle .I remember our first trip down there as little runt teenagers from Dublin on honda and Suzuki 125s and all the oncoming big biker tourists would give us a wave ,we thought we were the bees knees .Anyway thanks Dave you did a great job .

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Many thanks Dan. Appreciate your message. 🙏

[@TSH2020]

You’ve done it again Dave! The magic of the scenery with a sedate ride and drone shots to boot. Love it.you have broken the 6.5k barrier, could be 10k by Christmas.👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Ah Trev, I can always rely on you to watch an auld vid! Thanks again and yes, growing steadily. 10K maybe by Xmas 2023!! Not 22

[@TSH2020]

@@WheelieGoodTV What ever you do Dave, don’t stop with the vlogs because you bring a lot of pleasure to more than 6.5k subscribers.

[@kulmbacher00]

Absolutely love this series, over seeing family next week and would love to take the bike.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks friend. Enjoy your stay!

[@kendoonan2484]

A fabulous road. One of my favourite climbs. Driven it and cycled it many times. Mind you, it was much more fun going down it on the bike than going up!! 🥵🥵

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I can’t imagine how anyone could have pedalled that Ken? You must be a very fit fe**er!!

[@stevesherlockrides]

Really enjoyed watching after your note to me earlier. Great scenery and footage. I did actually stop and read the information board myself and the coffin story was a surprise also

[@JBond73]

Dave your story telling is very engaging. Really enjoying this series. Thanks for sharing the roads and the stories. 👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Jim. I really appreciate your kind words.👍🙏

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video Dave of one of my favourite places! I've ridden the Healy Pass SO many times and never tire of the amazing scenery and the poignancy of the place. ( I rode it in attack mode once on my XR650R in Supermoto form...mmm, a tad scary! fortunately cooked brakes put a stop to it!). It's a road to savour and take too many photos of!. Thanks for vindicating my love of the Healy Pass. Cheers, Steve

[@WheelieGoodTV]

You’re welcome Steve! I loved that trip.

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for another exemplary video. Your video skills really are unmatched on KZbin. More, please.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Marco and that’s very kind. Lots more to come bud.😜👍

[@canuk_guy]

😍 It's beautiful through there!! I've said this before, I can definitely see why you fell in love with that area of the country! ❤📷🏍💕

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks buddy. I think because I’m not from here makes me appreciate it every time I get out on two wheels. 👍🏍

[@johnmeikle6466]

Once again a heart felt thanks for taking us alng on your adventures the history scenery and drone footage we're brilliant a credit to your cinematography skills if you're not getting a kick back from the Irish tourist commission you should be But you can hear in your voice you are as overwhelmed by the beauty of the county side as we now are thanks for sharing and your time and efforts Stay well and safe Johnny gadget Melbourne Australia

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Many thanks Johnny. I’ve tried so many times to hook up with the Irish Tourist Board (Bord Failte) but they’re shockingly bad for a communication company at communicating. I appreciate your kind words nevertheless. 🙏

[@davesadventureshed208]

Thank you for such a heartfelt emotional journey..the video,narration and drone work was fantastic as usual.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Appreciate your comment Dave. 🙏

[@BlackRiverRider]

It’s criminal how low the view count is on this video. It should have tens of thousands by now! Thanks for sharing and keep up the excellent work!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Very kind of you to say. It always intrigues me watching which vids get the most hits as I personally enjoy making these vids more than any others. Unfortunately they seem to rate the lowest so I’m not sure how much more time I can devote to these in the future. 😟

[@BlackRiverRider]

@@WheelieGoodTV KZbin is weird like that it seems. I used to do the clickable end screens and cool intros on my gaming channel with a few thousand subs and found out through taking polls and analytics that people didn’t even care or stay to click lol. Now I just fade from and to black to make it easy. I believe it’s mainly an attention span thing but of course other factors also play a role.

[@wraggy_moto]

Hi Dave, 3rd or possibly 4th time I’ve watched this one. Just amazing scenery, a slice of history so well told cheers.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Hi Paul, thanks for the feedback. I hadn’t reckoned on anyone watching my videos more than once so that’s possibly a first. Thanks 🙏 👍😜🏍🎥

[@ridingwithrusso7790]

The mountain passes series is your best by far, it’s very Itchy Bootsesk! I’ve never been to Ireland but I need to go, I was in the Scottish highlands in June and it looked somewhat similar and remarkable! Keep it up man!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Russo. I’m also loving riding these routes and also feel really at ease making these vids. I’m definitely gonna do the Scottish North Coast route at some stage.

[@NvdBxrv750]

Another beautifully filmed episode Dave, what a fabulous country you live in. I've enjoyed all the series so far....even when you nearly ran out of fuel. However that restored my faith in the GS's instrumentation, I panic if mines showing less than 30 miles in the tank, let alone a couple of miles, and to prove it you then put 19+ litres in a 20 litre tank !! So you've put that one to bed. You deserve far greater viewing figures, but with your quality content I'm sure it will happen. Thanks .

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks for the kind words buddy.

[@boblynch7535]

I apologize for my last comment. I had just watched your ride over Sally Gap and your close call with fuel. I watched Freddy Dobbs for a bit but after a while he seemed to go from one bad decision to another. I was just giving you some good natured ribbing on your planning.. I’m cognizant of the difference between you and Freddy. Anyhow, just watched the Healy Pass. I’m a Lynch and my Mom was an O’Brien and Irish history was drilled into me from an early age. Thanks for the heart felt commentary.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Ah now I see! Thanks for clarifying Bob. Beautiful place that Healy pass. 🙌🏍️

[@ΖΕΤΑΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛΙΔΟΥ]

Maybe one of the most motobeautiful passes until now,it would be really nice for us foreigners if you visit places like Dublin and give us an inside look through your camera lenses! Keep on riding!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Hi Zeta, that’s weird you should mention that as I’ve often thought I should do a motorbike tour vid of Dublin. You may have just prompted me!🤫😜🏍

[@ΖΕΤΑΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛΙΔΟΥ]

@@WheelieGoodTV I'm really looking forward to it,I have to make it clear that I'm a Nick(haha zeta is my wife)and for the end I picked a Primordial song for your next drone footage! "Wield Lighting to Split The Sun" I really feel so close to the Irish people, the land ,it's historyand nature!!🤘

[@Banditmanuk]

Beautifully filmed. Looks an amazing motorcycle ride. Would definitely be on our list of must rides if we ever make it over to your great Isle.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks folks! Be sure to message me if you do make it over, I’d love to hook up as I also watch your superb channel too.🏍🎥

[@Themotograndpa]

Wow !!! What a stunning place I must get over there on the bike 👍 keep up the great vids 🙏

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I haven’t even scraped the surface John! Get over here!!!

[@markbrennan6069]

Brilliant I done this spin yesterday in a car but it was very overcast so a lot of the view was blocked out still a mad drive 👌👌

[@grahamoakley11]

Another masterpiece Dave…….thank you.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

And thank you for your feedback Fitchy.🙏

[@grahamedouglas]

Fantastic views I really enjoy watching your videos

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Grahame. 👍🇮🇪

[@patrickdavis7815]

thanks really beautiful historic area...hold on there is a sheep in the road, never heard that on any Florida ride😀😀

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Probably an alligator in the road where you are Patrick! Cheers buddy.🙏

[@Gsrider65]

Another top vid in a fantastic location, I've got to get myself over there and do some of these roads !👍👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Mark. You won’t be disappointed if you get over here.

[@Cruising_the_Dash]

A great ride indeed. We've done it but to say.....'anxious'? About what exactly? We've stayed in BnBs where the road / lane to them is far more challenging....😂😂😂

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Absolutely lovely and well ridden sir 👍🏆

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks 🙏 🏍

[@markobrien6241]

Going down to do it Wednesday via limerick and Cork Béal na blath Healy pass Waterville killarney on my zzr1400 can't wait fantastic camera work and production very well done dave 👍👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Enjoy it Mark. It’s my favourite one yet. 👍🏍

[@milesdavis8665]

Beautiful country. nice people as well.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Correct on both counts Miles. Thanks. 🙏🤗🇮🇪

[@milesdavis8665]

@WheelieGoodTV it's been many years since I was last in Ireland. Bout time I visit there again. Stay safe brother. And keep the videos coming

[@EFTravels]

Another excellent video Dave. Your content is class. Thanks for sharing it with us

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Much appreciated Eddie.🙏

[@THETURBOTONY]

Great video mate 👍🏻👍🏻love the scenery

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Appreciate that Tony. 👍🏍

[@johnlenart597]

Super bike road, but I can't imagine driving a truck full of potatoes up and down that road. It would be more challenging on an RS with it's narrow bars. GS bars being wider would be friendlier through the corners. I can see why you moved to Ireland.,👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I’m a huge lover of this country and can’t help but sharing its beauty. Thanks John.

[@scottyuk]

Just stunning. Thank you 👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Appreciate your feedback Scotty! 🙏

[@IanTed]

Only did it once in a car in very low cloud, like a wet fog, pretty scary. It’s an amazing piece of road construction with a sad history…

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I’d say it would be beautiful to ride in low cloud. Maybe a revisit? 🌧

[@dongraham1559]

Simply Superb!!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Cheers Don!

[@charleslindsay32]

Just love your videos

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Charles. 🙏👊🏻

[@jonathanr7049]

Incredible video 🙂

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks Jonathan!🙏

[@johncummins3860]

Ireland was exporting grain to England during the potato blight - not a famine !!

[@IanTed]

What a ridiculous incorrect statement, obviously Irish history is not your strong point😢

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Sorry if this video upset you John. I know it’s sensitive and I always try and produce the videos with the upmost respect for the people of Ireland, especially knowing what they endured.

[@donalharrington6462]

Many the day i raced that on my bicycle. ❤

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I was out of breath with an engine!😮‍💨

[@donalharrington6462]

@WheelieGoodTV 🤣

[@Munk-v9c]

I❤Ireland❤

[@WheelieGoodTV]

So do I!🇮🇪❤️

[@Dave-RobGriff]

Another great vid Dave, you’ll have to pop across to wales one day, we have very similar roads and vista give me a shout if you’re coming and I’ll take you on a mind blowing tour x

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Hi Dave. That sounds like a good idea! Maybe a trip for the VFR when the work has been completed?🤔🏍

[@kghwanadoo]

Blimey who needs Hardknot or for that matter some of the European passes!

[@studio12archive60]

Nice vid but, as a biker, It would be nice to to have some of the actual ride without a constant, never ending chatter

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Thanks for the feedback but that’s just my format mate. I also can’t stand watching vids with nothing but music or engine noise. Horses for courses I suppose.

[@gerosullivan2603]

Brilliant as always one very important historical fact is there was never any famine in Ireland what was carried out was British inflicted and deliberately perpetrated genocide referred to in Irish as an gorta mor the great hunger there was in fact plenty food recorded and documented leaving Irish ports stolen and commandeered by the British these regrettably are the facts

[@WheelieGoodTV]

I hear you Ger. I’m ashamed of my ancestory of Britain within the same parallel of the love I share of Ireland.

[@gerosullivan2603]

@@WheelieGoodTV it’s certainly not aimed at you in any capacity I’ve great respect for you in fact I’d go so far as to say unhesitatingly your one of our finest ambassadors and your most welcome in my home in cork at any stage kind regards ger

[@georgebrowne5935]

I enjoyed your video and love motorcycles, but please investigate your knowledge of the "Famine " and the thousands of roads to nowhere built throughout Ireland, to make starving unfortunate Irish People work for their handouts from the British Colonialists. Famine means No food, Ships of Meat, farm produce,Grains, millions of eggs, left the Ports daily for Britain during this Dreadful Period, and especially in Black 47. We never recovered from it, and still make excuses not to face the facts.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Definitely valid comments there George. I am both very aware of the facts and equally embarrassed due to my heritage which is why I chose not to go down that route when telling these stories.

[@georgebrowne5935]

@@WheelieGoodTV There is no one alive today that was responsible for Colonialism or the indirect Genocide of the Great Hunger and the deaths of over 1 Million People, that were supposed to be British Citizens under the 1801 Act of Union. I am certainly not having a go at you or any British Person, I just like to respect those who suffered, by telling the Truth and facts of what is well recorded in the archives, or say nothing at all on the subject. I enjoy your videos, so no offence meant towards you, keep up the Good work. Thanks.

[@patrickjbrennan1825]

Great footage and very poignant at the same time.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Yep, very beautiful and very sad but also an incredible part of our Emerald Isle.