The Honda Gold Wing Was Made for THIS Ride! | Gorges du Verdon

[@grahamstubbs4962]

It's the oddest thing. I have never, ever wanted a Goldwing until now. What a beautiful machine. I'm becoming worried about myself. 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I was exactly the same until I ride one - instantly hooked!

[@stevebolton8471]

It sounds amazing and looks svelte in the photo compared with the other wings. I test rode one with a pillion 30 years ago, it was at least 10 years old and it was a terrifying experience. It was huge and very heavy.

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Ha!Ha! me too!!

[@sterfreak]

My wife and i did that trip round Gorges du Verdon in 2022, very beautiful and nice driving with amazing views.

[@anthonyfox2836]

Exhilarating video on a stunning GW. Just fantastic to follow you both on this adventure in France. Stunning job. It’s certainly an amazing ad for the GW. Sublime machine. 🙏💪🏍️

[@johnsumser9743]

It looks so relaxing on the Goldwing: the engine isn't stressed, there is no shifting, you both look comfortable. It's a different style of riding and one that I think I could grow to like.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it’s a very relaxing way to tour….

[@garylambert2561]

As a Goldwing owner myself, I absolutely love these Goldwing tours. This tour so far is fantastic! Keep them coming!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks! Will do!

[@DavidHughes-p3x]

Just woke up to find the clocks have gone back and it’s still the middle of the night but I have the joy of watching the mighty Goldwing winding its way through the south of France piloted by the Missenden Flyers. I love a great video. I do.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching David!

[@snuffparrot]

Just wow, Missenden Flyers. Stunning scenery, winding roads, and lovely accommodation. Life is good.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No complaints from me!

[@nigelsride]

Another great day, stunning views, fantastic roads. Always fun watching your tours. Mrs Fly is a proper trouper. Can't wait for the next instalment. Gold wing is looking lush 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Thanks for taking us on this ride. What spectacular scenery!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It sure was….

[@stephenkyjak-lane132]

Hiya Mr and Mrs Flyer. Well done for this vlog. I am fortunate to live on the coast near where you have been. I relocated here permanently 3 years ago from leafy Surrey. The roads between Digne Sisteron and St Raphael are a bikers dream. Perfect road surfaces, no speed cameras. Bikers everywhere but little traffic. There are so many routes varying from 1 hr to 5 hours in this area. I would thoroughly recommend any followers of who fancy it to ride this area, as does Teapot. Also nearby multiple passes over the southern alps into Italy, these are amazing, especially nice to Isola 2000 then over the top (3300 metres) to Cuneo in Italy. Fabulous but hairpin heaven. Be warned most high passes only open due to snow and ice from late June to mid October. Hope this helps everyone who fancies it. I love the area on my GS 1300.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I love this type of travel: plan everything as you go. Beautiful trip!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Ive decided it’s the way to do ‘em - totally flexible based on weather and what you fancy at the time…..

[@FezzaYT]

What a stunning route. Really enjoying this series. I live in Spain and you're absolutely right, we're so lucky to have such diversity of roads and scenery in Europe. Look forward to the next update

[@nickrider5220]

That Goldwing is perfect for travelling in comfort and a bubble of serenity. Lovely video....the food did make me feel hungry though !

[@edtxw01]

What a fantastic Gorge, I haven't done that one yet, it's on my wishlist now. Great roads and scenery.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidhorne779]

Absolutely brilliant tour video series, always great to have Mrs Flyer on the channel, love the commentary, amazing scenery.... and what a great advertisement for the mighty Goldwing! I never thought I would ever be wanting a Goldwing!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nor did I until I tried one! Brilliant machine…

[@colindeans9477]

Just "Binge-Watched" episodes 1, 2, and 3, and am awe-struck. Fantastic scenery and backed-up with your excellent background info. Have to admit to being a bit envious of you, but admire how your are Winging it. Same trusted format and another brilliant series. Thanks Again !!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome along Colin!

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Was touring through here in June, stopped in Moustiers .......... motorcycle touring is the best, and I think your vides are great to show people what its like 👍

[@billcotton1551]

Spectacular rock formations in that gorge! You and Mrs. Flyer picked a winning route for this tour.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you -wait until you see the rest of it!

[@ThePeteutube]

I’m probably never going to own one of these fabulous machines, but at least through your channel, I get a good taste of what it feels like to tour on the mighty GoldWing. Thanks Mr. And Mrs. Flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Watching it back really does feel somewhat like riding it!! Especially on a big screen…

[@david-ic2cd]

I’m liking the goldwing videos but done numerous trips on 650/750 bikes all very old …just take whatever you can afford and enjoy …hopefully this trip get more people interested…

[@IanTed]

Stunning part of France, glorious on any bike but very comfortable on a Goldwing, so relaxed with the auto box.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it's the perfect machine for this type of caper....

[@stephenpotts8170]

Lovely area, and certainly no fear of squaring your tyres off. The geology looked looked really interesting in that canyon. Thank you both...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@KelvinChilvers]

Great News Andy. Not sure if you remember me saying my misses was doing her Mod 2. She just called to say she has passed with no faults. So excited for her.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brilliant news Kelvin - do pass on my congratulations!! Shopping now?

[@graemebrown5540]

The Wing sounds magnificent, what a machine!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Isn't it just!

[@simonbowen6653]

Very nice. Drove through that gorge 20+ years ago, still makes me shiver.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fun isn’t it!

[@frankmorris2603]

I just commented to the wife about Mrs Flyer riding pillion when being a rider herself and you promptly answered the question. Amazing timing Andy. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great minds and all that!

[@simonparker670]

Another 'Excellent' Mr&MrsF. Sat with our woodburner on enjoying the heat in tune with the tour warmth!!

[@graemeneedham5899]

That was actually a very relaxing pleasure to watch. Thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paul.vanhout57]

Best vistas of your journey so far - keep it coming👏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you! Will do!

[@garyhope0103]

What a sublime route the Gorges du Verdun looked, and so quiet traffic wise. Some beautiful views en route too. Lots of little stopping points to take them in if needed. Also, up to now, very lucky with the weather.....🤞🤞

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That’s because we only rode where the weather was good - we had planned to be in the Dolomites!!

[@stevengore578]

Goldwing sounds lovely 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Doesn’t it 🤓

[@RE650NZGraeme]

I love the sound of the six when making that pass on the second day - just like I loved my old Yamaha XS7052D triple exhaust sound back in the late 70's!! Who doesn't love a Triple or a Six! (ala 1985 BMW M5 3.5L E34) Please share a marked out map or two during the days end - planning for tomorrow style. Thanks too, to Carole for her love of pillion passenger and her enjoyment shared of riding tourist style talking of the rooms and her special moments of the day's ride. Keep it coming!!

[@davidz8]

This is a very enjoyable trip to follow, thank you for showing the Hotels as it is so useful. Bit late to this one.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure David - thaks for watching!

[@michaelworrall6804]

Hi Andy …. This is just a delightful film worthy of any travel show on TV …. Totally enjoyable and lovely …. Thank you 😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You're very welcome!

[@OneStrokeTwin]

Another great episode, thanks for sharing your trip. As a Scotsman now living in Australia I 100% agree with your point about taking for granted being so close to all Europe has to offer including bthe UK of course. I love it here in OZ but even here everything bisbso far away especially here in Perth, all the mountains care over East which is a 3-4 hour flight and a several days drive. It's beautiful here in the West and South West is very pretty, North West being a bit more rugged. Your trip was making me a bit homesick for Europe. All the best.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oops sorry about that!!!!

[@ChrisRob509]

Perfect start to my 6AM Saturday morning while having coffee. Cheers Mr and Mrs Flyer!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Morning!

[@youwhatnow]

I drove that route in 1993 in my TVR 420 SEAC. Great memories! I bought a Wing from Dobles recently and hope to repeat the trip on two wheels next year. Thanks for the reminder!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That’s where I bought mine (I’m also an ex TVR man - I had a 3000s then a Chimera)….

[@arcticcraic]

Great video as usual, thank you. I rode this last year, and I am still not over it. For anyone going here in the future, I would recommend riding back up the opposite side of the gorge to the lake as well. It’s a different style of road but even better in a way.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice video TMF, its a great place to ride...i was there many years ago on an original Z900. Incredible scenery. The big Wing is going well! Glad your a 'waver'..it's definitely a problem for some GS riders for some unfathomable reason😂. Look forward to seeing more. Cheers Steve

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@BazzerObama]

I had a place in the south of France for 20 years and we kept a 1500 SE Goldwing there. My wife and I would regularly ride up to Castellane to have some lunch, ride the fabulous Gorge du Verdon and the Lac de Sainte-Croix and then ride back home to the coast via pont de L’artuby and Draguinan……..it never failed to lift the spirits, France has some truly spectacular scenery and beautifully surfaced roads. We sold up just before Brexit, I really miss it. Thanks for the video, brought back some lovely memories.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What a shame you had to sell up!

[@BazzerObama]

@@TheMissendenFlyer yes and no…….i miss France, but it allowed me to be able to retire at 53 and have more time to travel and explore. The problem with owning a property abroad and only having 6 weeks holiday a year is that you feel obliged to visit it all the time, and there are always jobs that need doing. I can’t complain, ultimately it was the right thing to do.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@BazzerObama Ah yes that old problem!

[@glenford4527]

Really loving your tour video , its just perfect MR & MRS enjoying the same thing , looking forward to Mrs Flyer riding the tours when she gets more experienced and confidence .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too Glen, we are at the planning stage!

[@KelvinChilvers]

Another enjoyable episode. Cracking scenery and the roads weren’t bad too. Something I hope to do in the future with my misses, looks great fun.

[@neilfordham5790]

Thanks for taking me on your tour Andy, it brought back fond memories of riding the gorge in 2004 on my Harley Fat Boy. I was staying at Port Gramould in a caravan though I love the hotel option though.

[@boblynch7535]

Spectacular! Rivals Richie’s Picos tours without a doubt! I’ll keep buying those lottery tickets.

[@specialcircs]

that gorge looked incredible, thanks for showing us it! 😮

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@mikecoyne9025]

Looks “Gorgeous”. Loving the trip and the scenery. Looking forward to next week’s instalment. 👍🏍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Mike!

[@Root_boy]

One of my favorite places in France. Did the gorge once in an lengthened and widened old-timer Mercedes camper without power steering, wouldn't mind going back by bike someday...

[@TerryOldfield-t8p]

Thank you so much for a fantastic video as it brought back memories of our trip on my 1200 Aspencade which was a real handful when fully loaded. France has everything.

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Bloody marvellous. We did the Passes around the Lake District two up on the NT1100, Hard Knott is a 10/10 on the mind focus scale. Enjoying the trip. Cheers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one - I need to ride that again!

[@lovegar]

Great roads & amazing smells from the flora in that part of the world Always have had an obsession about Provence , the scenes, villages & cafes

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes lovely part of the world….

[@malcolmtaylor3231]

Enjoyed the video again, the Goldwing has a lovely growl, especially when you overtook the white van, and throttling out of the hairpins, looking forward to the next installment 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes she does sound fabulous doesn’t she….

[@andypowles6256]

Enjoying this series especially the sound track of the flat 6 engine. Great scenery looks a good tour so far and the apple carplay is giving a great map on the gold wings display. Carry on the good work

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@911aircooled5]

Spot on, well done and enjoyable! Thanks for sharing your adventure with the 2 golden girls! 😅

[@dankorolyk5917]

Shaping up to be a brilliant road trip

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It was!

[@samhill3496]

The big Hong pulls and shifts very smooth sounding. Looks good too. Heck of a ride 5832. Lot of upheaval. Hard to conceive of the time. It has a real horn. Wow. The ominous white van. There's one in every crowd. Man, a great hotel with a good view of the rocks. Nice. The cost is about average here in the states now. Hard to get anything for $150 now worth anything. Plus $30 tax. Crazy expensive. Money well spent. Cracking roads. All good from east Kentucky USA. Look forward to the next vid.

[@johnmilner0859]

Enjoying this tour 👍🏻

[@DArtagnanNZ]

Outstanding. Down here in New Zealand We got the too much rain blues. So this ride life my spirits. Come on summer. Thanks you both

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds like your summer is like ours was!!! Pants!!!

[@palantir135]

Good evening Andy, I’ve never been that south in France but I must say it’s beautiful there. Great motorcycle roads. I live in a relatively flat country and I just love mountains, gorges etc. We had 20°C today so I did a 37 km bicycle ride, very likely the last one of this year because the weather’s going to change soon into much colder weather. Stay safe.

[@fazerdude1965]

Been lucky enough to visit Yosemite & The Grand Canyon, you’re right, resembles both, the view very much like Glacier Point in Yosemite. Great tour video btw

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes both places that are well worth a visit - in fact I've been lucky enough to be a tourist at the Grand Canyon three times!

[@boostaholic7116]

Fantastic roads there Andy and the scenery was amazing! Looking forward to the next installment 👍

[@Wats1984]

Another fantastic instalment! Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@AuldhannRua]

Some beautiful roads there Andy, and the Wing sounds great. Loving the series.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@gothychris]

Watching these completely in the wrong order, seems to be working for perfectly for the winging it tour 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

As long as you watch I'm grateful for that!

[@PhilC184]

Loved that scenery in the Gorge. France rarely fails to deliver on beautiful scenery. I generally find on French roads that the only thing faster than a French van driver is a French biker - and the only thing faster than a French biker is an Italian biker!

[@perils1400]

Great quality production there. Stunning views, lovely Wing too 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@JEmmertz]

This is a thousand times more enjoyable than a "forced" review of a product, machine etc. This is you and your stuff on your premises and in delightful surroundings of your choosing. 👍

[@kristiantoogood7781]

Another excellent tour video, incredible scenery and great camera work!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much!

[@timmo3351]

I swear that was the same Hyundai Ioniq 5 in the hotel car park as was at the view point car park not long before! Enjoying the series btw 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Maybe it was! Well spotted….

[@martinhughes9769]

Another great episode,watching this at 8.00 Saturday evening, total rubbish on the TV, so looking at you and Mrs Flyer enjoying yourselves , hotel looks great 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brill!

[@chrismayes3588]

I know you don't get so many views for these videos and like you I can't understand why. Lovely footage, great narrative and a thoroughly enjoyable 20+ minutes of vicarious pleasure. Looking forward to the rest of the tour 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow, thank you Chris!

[@steve_colwill]

You can’t fool me, that’s Cheddar Gorge! 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I wish it was!

[@martynlaverick3405]

What fantastic roads. Loved the first one from the restaurant to the hotel. Quite stunning. Great question to Mrs T as always wanted to know how she felt as a passenger 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@peterdane9138]

Absolutely brilliant. This is better than road tests!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you think so!

[@JOHO-su8ov]

Love this tour series, have been there in Castellane three times with my brother. We stayed two times in that same hotel and once in the hotel of tea pot one. Although back then there was no swimmingpool we had a room overlooking the parking lot Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Which was the better hotel?

[@JOHO-su8ov]

​@@TheMissendenFlyer, your hotel bigger rooms although the hotel on the other side of the square had a garage for the motor bikes. Will start watching the next episode.

[@chrisraven1229]

Lovely video. Did that route about ten years ago, unfortunately in a car but not unfortunately with my family. They do call it the French Grand Canyon and where you stopped we were watching eagles flying below us, stunning.

[@mick4715-j7d]

Some tour and scenery mate, your a lucky man.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I prefer “fortunate”! 😜

[@derekiwanczuk2867]

Brilliant videos really enjoyed watch the first 3 lovely country roads and the views are spectacular take care.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Markevans63]

Fantastic road, epic scenery and a cool beer at the end of the day 👌

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What more do you need!

[@speedtriplerider7853]

Brilliant, enjoyed every minute of that ride.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great to hear! Thank you….

[@Banditmanuk]

That Goldwing just purrs along serenely in 6th for a relaxing ride. It kind of surprised me how it shot past that car on an overtake. One expensive but very impressive machine. Second hotel looked nice. Its very difficult to beat being on a motorcycle in gorgeous weather in lovely surroundings. Looked a good holiday

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes the Wing is a beast Richard - have you ever tried one?

[@Banditmanuk]

@TheMissendenFlyer No, I've never tried one. I probably think it is overkill for just me one up riding, but I can not help admiring it. Sort of a Range Rover/Bentley of the motorcycle world.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes agreed - not required if you're only ever solo as you do - though having said that, on a long ride with motorways it's my bike of choice....and the Range Rover analogy holds up quite well (as a Range Rover owner!).......

[@nohedes]

Enjoying this tour a lot, great scenery! I think you were at the ‘Point Sublime’…. ‘Pont Sublime’ would presumably be a very nice bridge 😂😉🤓

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed….

[@wltrlg]

Rode their myself as well in July, very nice to relive it with professional footage haha, thanks!

[@briansteele2723]

Nice one Andy, the circuit of the gorgee is a real favourite for me cycling as it's a couple of hours drive from my place in Menton. 85km circuit roughly. Next time try the little interior loop called Route Des Cretes, it is spectacular. Took my gf up there in my old Porsche and she had some vertigo but loved views

[@enricohagn]

Wonderful ride through a marvelous region 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks

[@enricohagn]

@@TheMissendenFlyer U R most welcome, TMF 🤝

[@IanSixbikes-by6ei]

Another great tour video, the views were spectacular and the roads were awesome ( I do love a good hairpin bend) Your hotel looks good so will add that to my list of places to stay when touring in that part of France, especially as it has secure parking ( a must in the South Of France) have to say that the blue paint on your Wing really "Pops" in the sun 😊 looking forward to the next episode of "Winging it"

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Ian - and yes I reckon my two tone blue paint job is one of the better ones….

[@Themotograndpa]

Wow what stunning roads and views Andy love these series you put out keep up the greats vids both of you 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you as ever - good to hear from you again!

[@ianmott856]

Loving the tour series so far Andy & Carol . Sitting here with a beer on a dismal Saturday afternoon watching you in the sun ( I'm not jealous honest ! 😢) . Think a trip to Europe is on the cards next year although I've never ridden on the right .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Give it a go Ian, you’ll be fine!

[@paulliebenberg3410]

This is a most excellent tour presentation, perhaps your best yet! Wishing for an Episode Zero and even Episode -1, I'd like know how you got to France. Chunnel? Ferry?? (Maybe you're going to cover this in a future flashback?) I'm surprised you didn't know about plane trees in a previous vid, we have them here in the USA where they're called sycamores. Growing in the wild 1/2 mile from my house in central California. Funny about bikers waving, seems like there's been regional trends historically. At a low point where I'm at. Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Paul - I think I mentioned in the first episode that we caught the Channel Tunnel, we have videoed that before so we decided not to film the long motorway ride down to the south of France. Thanks for the kind words and for watching, all the best - Andy.

[@rlw85]

Maybe for a Christmas special there could be a top 10 white vans to be stuck behind 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Now there’s an idea “I’m dreaming of a white van Christmas”

[@dtrex392]

And so the episode ends, with the overtaking of a white van. Challenge accepted. It does make for a nice highlight. A sense of fulfillment, a sense of accomplishment, of resolution. It resolves in a major key of triumph. If you find yourself in a similar situation in the future, maybe you should use it as a cliff-hanger. “Will he successfully pass the white van? Tune in next week to find out……”

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Liking that idea!

[@philiplindley7384]

Definitely the best way to tour, with a minimum of planning.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I agree, winging it is the way to go!

[@sarge2665]

Another cracking video Andy, it just flew over watching it and now can't wait for episode 4! That was a cracking road , definitely a proper biking road for sure. I've ridden lots of France but that's a part of France i don't think I've been to before but might well put that right next year! As I said great video and keep up the good work guys 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes you have to visit down there - lovely spot…

[@timgrange7897]

Wow what a lovely ride great start to the weekend 👍

[@thewelshhobbit6105]

Nice video. GS riders are the new Harley riders 🤭

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Steady on - I have GS too!!!

[@MrTone41]

Loving these tours i must say

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@999pez]

Have driven around the Gorges du Verdon twice, unfortunately both times in a car. Will have to try it on a bike.

[@thepictontwowheels7195]

That looks stunning Andy wow.. Me n the Mrs are planning a trip for next year so you are giving some great ideas. Just going to do what you guys are doing and have a loose plan . Thnks for the vid look forward to next week

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes winging it is the way - enjoy!

[@buddie2unow]

Came through there, stayed at Castellane on way back from Senigllia Italy in june. 5 touring Harleys, an Indian scout and a BMW. Excellent riding and scenery and were also lucky not to encounter too many campers or cyclists.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@helenhughes9130]

Lovely scenery! Love a good gorge ride! Lucked out on the hotel too!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it was a winner all round….

[@lonely_trans_girl]

I so hope for a chance to ride around Europe! So many places and history and cultures. It would be an amazing experience ❤️🏍️

[@EpicTyme]

loved the tune at the start of this video, a real toe tapper. Although I don't own a Goldwing (I have a 2021 FJR) I rode a 2019 Goldwing 2 weeks ago, swapped for a couple hours with a mate who had just bought a wing. I was surprised how well the wing carries her weight. Yes manoeuvring is tricky on some surfaces but once riding they are a very nimble machine for the size. Goldwing I believe is by far the king of Two up touring bar none. I do love my FJR though.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I’ve yet to find anything better for two up touring….