The Arctic Circle by BMW R1200 GS - Episode 1 - Great Missenden to the Oslo ferry

[@averageguyadventures]

I tuned in for the motorcycle ride but appreciate the brief history lesson and views of the bridge. You're right about the freedoms enjoyed by Europeans and westerners being a direct result of your grandfather's service. A heartfelt thank you to him and your family for your sacrifices.

[@mikeamcgee]

Great sentiment on our WWII heroes. I was lucky enough to travel to Bergen Op Zoom Netherlands with my grandfather in '04, who fought with the Canadian army and their regiment was part of that town's liberation. We went to Nijmegen and on to Arnhem for some 60th anniversary VE Day events. Before that, we stayed in East Grinstead, visited a now - private boys school where in 1944 he stayed with other soldiers before the D Day invasion. Also some local pubs where they hung out. What a trip that was. thanks for bringing back the memories for me and honouring our veterans.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow Mike, that sounds like a fascinating trip - too bad I never got to do something similar with my grandad!

[@glenns6923]

Thank you for the tour, and the time you spent making this video...thank you again from the US.

[@degeneratespeedforce6643]

Let's face it, most of us will never be able to travel to these places in our lifetime. He goes on these trips for all of us. That's something I can definitely appreciate.

[@petermyles3669]

Absolutely first class again. Couldn’t help but duck on that ferry shot.

[@varangianguard7764]

First video of you that I'm watching and it's absolutely splendid. Well done. At 15.58 you're about a kilometer of my home actually, so that's nice to see as well. And you're absolutely right about the history of this area. A lot happened between here and Arnhem/Nijmegen. 17th of September we have the Market Garden commemoration on the Ginkelse Hei (about 10km along the highway from 15.58). It's still amazing. Hundreds of paratroopers from several countries jump then and we even had veterans jumping up to 2014 or so. Sad to hear your grandfather lost his life here in the war. He paid the ultimate price for our freedom. I can't take enough time to remember and thank these wonderful people who gave their lives for all of us.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Varangian Guard, it means a lot to us that you guys still hold the annual commemorations....

[@gibboian]

I really enjoyed that, you manage to carry on chatting away in your helmet or to your selfie stick for 2 weeks just like its a real person!and then you edit it all up in a highly entertaining programme. Top effort, and thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Ian, glad you found it entertaining - lots more to come!

[@StephenPengilley]

I appreciate this video is a few years old now. Just watched it though and thoroughly enjoyed. My father used to live in the Netherlands so i'm a definite fan, although it is veeery similar to my home county of Norfolk :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed - complete with windmills (pumps)...

[@StephenPengilley]

TheMissendenFlyer yes mate! We have better fish and chips though 😉

[@LeeJane2009]

Prefer here more than Canada so far 😊👍

[@hedgehog3900]

Got home from work, boring stuff done and thoughts turned to my fave sub's and when the arctic circle series would start. Happy days.

[@ScragNath]

I was never interested in touring anywhere outside of the UK until I saw this. I am now seriously considering taking my GSA over to the continent. Nice video Mr Flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Excellent! Go for it, you'll have a blast!

[@azb2010]

You make this whole motovlogging thing look so easy and effortless. Thanks for bringing us along on this amazing trip.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Knuckle head....it is!!

[@joshnnik]

Well worth the wait and eagerly looking forward to future instalments. Glad you put in the reminder of the great debt we all owe to the generation who gave their lives during the war so that we can enjoy the freedom we now almost take for granted.

[@mick1583]

Watching this in 2022. So much has changed since you made this video. I sure will enjoy watching the series.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes very true! I hope you enjoy the series!

[@Jim-mf6bu]

Thanks for taking the time to make videos for us that are of amazing quality!!!! I'm watching episodes 1 and 2 again right now. Cant wait to receive my TMF blue t-shirt to sport around in New England. Thanks!!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You'll be the envy of your friends Jim, and stand by for A LOT of female attention....

[@bonzaralph]

Important point well put re your grandpa, and so many other selfless sacrifices. We really don’t know how lucky we are so glad you referenced it. Cheers. Tuned in for the bike reviews but this is a great format that suits your style.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Simon!

[@bonnytrippler2966]

Great video TMF - thank you for taking us along. Big dry-bag plus top-box is my preferred touring luggage too. I like the way the bag supports your back and kind of gathers you up when you set off.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

I've already thoroughly enjoyed this tour series once, however I'm watching it again as I've just bought a K1600GT with a plan of touring Norway this year. So your series will be of great use to me thankyou... I may see you again a few episodes down the road... Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Congratulations on the new bike!

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Cheers 🍻

[@Ian.adventure_]

You were also very lucky on your Scotland trips. When I did the pass at Applecross it was wet and foggy. Couldn’t see a thing. Your Canadian trip looked epic. Still on catch up in answer to your question. Sold my bike for lockdown. But now in a position to purchase another so looking at short trips for next year. Thanks for the vids. They are great and very helpful 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@petergoddard1960]

Nothing better than a TMF tour series, and the anticipation at the start of a humongous one is palpable. Nice glimpse of some new kit there. Looking forward to seeing what it is and how it performs. Can’t tell yet what it is, but I bet it was pricey! I’m guessing gore tex. Great start.

[@miamisteve2003]

My favorite episodes on youtube... I see it 3 or 4 times. And now, f...in Coronatime. Thanxs... greetz from Germany

[@Mr2OOM]

Excellent!! looking forward to all this .. I totally agree with you about visiting a War Grave Cemetery .. I have done a day trip to Ypres the last couple of years and it definitely puts life in perspective and makes you feel appreciation for those that gave their lives so we can do these things ...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed.....

[@painsrides]

Great start TMF....looking forward to the rest and a Salute to your Grandpa for his service and ultimate sacrifice.

[@theheroblob5036]

Excellent bit of teatime viewing... looking forward to the rest of this series, Mr Flyer. Cheers!

[@TheHobum]

A day of surfing and sand on Cape Cod and then I get to ride along on a leg up to Norway. Many thanks! Great stuff.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds like you've had the perfect day!

[@jamesoren7238]

Fantastic video & a lot of nostalgia for me as I used to work for Stena Line a couple of summers when I was a student, the second year I was even on that exact route on the HSS - can't believe the interiors of the ships and even the docks still look exactly the same more than 15 years later! But yeah, back to bikes lol. Cracking video, gonna save this series for when I get a chance to sit down and really enjoy it, thanks TMF!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great stuff James - cheers!

[@iamwezlee1]

Wonderful beginning to what is a fantastic tour series!! Have watched it several times. Very inspiring! Excellent job.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Skypilot - appreciate that!

[@camerongeater5404]

Great video! I can't explain how, but your touring videos are so relaxing to watch.

[@JT-et7ui]

It’s his voice. Like a David Attenborough thing!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I have to fight nodding off when I edit them!!

[@garthhowe297]

Geez... I was ducking my own head down when you got on the ferry! I'm really looking forward to these videos... should be a good trip.

[@Hodmeister]

Woo hoo it's Friday, time to grab a coffee and settle down to another excellent vlog :-)

[@gss6531]

Exactly what I've just done lol

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hope it lives up to your expectations chaps!

[@Hodmeister]

Brilliant so far, brings back memories of trips to Denmark and Czech Republic on the bike. :-)

[@drumitify]

So, best summer we've had for years and your heading for the Arctic Circle! Ride safe.

[@ES44AC-2]

Great video! You're showing me places I will never be able to afford to go.

[@johnhartley964]

A brilliant vid - Thanks for sharing your Grandad's history - So sad - Much respect

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@mikemerrill175]

They were the greatest generation.

[@martinlander3906]

Fantastic video TMF! I am looking forward to watching to rest. We have some amazing motorcycling across the pond, but to be able to leave my house and explore Scandinavia, Spain, France, Italy, etc... it's enough to make a man burn with envy!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow, sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have on the doorstep - thanks for the reminder!

[@moupy6940]

The flyer at the arctic circle. Cool i am planning that same trip. Can't wait to see. 👍🏻

[@djbgatekeeper]

Really enjoyed this upload thanks. God bless your grandad and all who fought with him .. Hero's 👍

[@Oldvelocette]

This really is premium content. Very Inspiring and makes me want to ride all through Europe.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@petery3523]

Looks like it’s going to be a fantastic journey, bucket list stuff! Living in Australia it always amazes me how easy it is to cross countries throughout Europe, we can only cross states with such ease. Looking forward to following your trip 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah, we sometimes don't realise how lucky we are in Europe...

[@hollowaysteve]

Won’t be so easy after next year... 😕

[@tonywhitby6881]

@@hollowaysteve Oh Jeez ….. even on here 😂😂

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Great ride TMF I was stationed in Osnabruck Germany with the Army for years. Holland and Germany were extremely clean and organized. My buddy bought a brand new ZZR600 their after we came back from a 6-month tour in Bosnia, I bought his car from him, he then proceeded to get his laces caught in the foot pegs and dropped the Kawi on its side and bust open the crankcase with all of 10km on it... Ironically I had to give him a ride home in his car I just bought, while he sulked like a baby all the way back to Devon... Thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!

[@Oldfogey2014]

Many thanks for sharing your tour with us. Really enjoyed watching it. Hope to see more tours to come in the future. Safe riding now.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I plan too! Cheers....TMF

[@bluenordicmoto9288]

Very good video, can't wait to see the next part 👌😉

[@jameshales6958]

What a great ride and really like the look of the ferry ships; very impressive!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they very much are!

[@JT-et7ui]

Great video as always! A natural narrator.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks:0)

[@jon98tj]

Awesome trip. I served in the US Army in Germany in 1989-1991. Thanks for sharing

[@seanpurnell6552]

Great touring video, as always. Looks very tempting

[@MrMuschelschubbser]

What a great trip TMF! I cannot wait till the next episode airs on your channel! Very nice to see Kiel in your perspective from the GS. My wife and I were born and raised there. Although we already live now for 20 years in Munich we still miss the beach and the sea. Have a nice and safe journey, looking forward to the next episode.

[@saintetienne755]

Cannot applaud your effort enough - well done fella!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you....

[@P6_7R_Nick]

A great video and really looking forward to the rest of the series. This is a trip I hope to do one day. That boat to Oslo is mahoosive!

[@brucekendall52]

Outstanding story line,may it continue.Tks a mill.

[@PaleriderGBR]

Superb watching as ever! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@460Dave]

I must apologise, I’ve only just got round to watching this, ahh the memories of Harwich & the Stena Hollandica.. I use that crossing a lot in my proper job (tour trucker) but due to current circumstances I’m back doing UK work, Thanks to yourself, Teapot, Dickie Vegas & Chops for keep us entertained. 😎👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re very welcome!

[@wereyouaking]

Surreal to see things that I recognise in your videos, as I'm from a different part of the country. I drove to Denmark last year via north eastern Germany and the one thing I remember from the trip was lovely the show was in that big old ferry was after 13 hours of driving on the way back!

[@SteveInskip]

Excellent start to what I’m sure will be an excellent series. The story of your grandad reminds us of how times change and how much we take for granted. Looking forward to the next one! 👍

[@paulgriffiths6404]

Absolutely Brilliant Sir. Top notch as always, by the way that ferry looked amazing. Safe riding Mr TMF.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wait until you see the next one!

[@JIMWSMITH]

Oh yes, looking forward to this series 👍

[@highlandriders9696]

Looking forward to the rest of this series. Looks grand so far. Glad im not only one who notices just how low the ceiling of the ferries is when your on a bike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching - loads more to come!

[@FRUITSWITHROOTS]

Fabulous watch. Love your commentary, production is great, what’s not to like. I’d love to do this trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@hessel3937]

i look forward to this...thanks for sharing m8.....the nordkapp is still on my bucketlist aswell...

[@wanderdowndave3778]

As usual, you have not let us down on the start of this trip.Stay safe (Stay off single track roads) Look forward to the progressing journey.

[@markbaines7626]

Great start to the series, looking forward to the rest!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Mark....

[@ianjames3078]

Must have missed this tour originally. Absolutely fantastic to watch it now whilst dreaming of escapes though. Thanks for making them. And as an aside my grandad was in the Dorsets who tried to rescue the boys at Arnhem, he never spoke about it much but I could tell it was hellish even before I read about it. Very emotional place I’m sure.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed it was - thanks for watching Ian!

[@ads4641]

Brilliant video, felt like I was riding along with you, looking forward to the next installment, enjoy!

[@beamdoctor5637]

The best part is the commentary, without trying to train us as fans just inform. I also don't like video with no commentary. Or video that put up comments on bottom of screen then they quickly disappear. Then I don't get to read it all because I wasn't ready .

[@BIG-K]

It's been hugely enjoyable already, TMF, so I'd better strap myself down when we get to Oslo. What an exciting route plan. I'm not so sure about the height of that deckhead, though. At 6'7" I'd have my head down on the tank of my GS at that stage. Scary! I'm now really looking forward to the rest of this series. Safe roads 👍

[@tonyjackman6699]

Thanks for taking us along, really love watching your tours.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for joining me Tony, glad to have someone to talk to!

[@pitstop.pen10]

Thanks for putting this together for our entertainment. I'm getting itchy feet again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You're very welcome Penny...

[@john.m.7980]

Fantastic, really appreciate and look forward to your touring videos. Can't contain my excitement waiting for the next part 👍.

[@mrsuperduke6684]

As usual another brilliant video.... looks like its going to be a great series..... cant wait for next episode. Keep up the great work.👍👍👍😀😀

[@firebladerider7050]

Looking forward to the rest of these vids👍

[@antonoat]

That was fun, best motorcycle based channel by a mile. Off for part two now.

[@ewoutgsa]

Nice to see you riding through my country! Just returned from a vacation to Norway, travelling on the same Kiel-Oslo ferry as you. Norway is such a beautifull country, have to go back there on the bike some time.

[@brucieg69]

Enjoy your trip TMF, looking forward to the next instalment! 👍🏻

[@mercoid]

Great document of the first leg of your tour. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@richyf8122]

Fascinating, look forward to the next installment. Safe travels 👍

[@stanbembridge1751]

Andy... absolute superb coverage of everything..👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽👌🏽 BRILL💛👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽🙏🏽😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you kindly!

[@user-vy7gi8jo1v]

I just finished to watch the 6 full episode road trip of Scotland ! It was amazing ! I remember when you said who can or no one can beat Scotland as best nature. I wanted to answer to that question but i forgotten. The best nature ever is located in Norway (specialy Lofoten) and Patagonia (south of america / Chili-Argentina). I hope one day you will go in Patagonia and for sure will blow your mind. It's completly an another level, the nature there is like heaven ! I'm so happy to see this new adventure from Norway, can't wait to see the next episodes ! Cheers from France.

[@leewatkeys9065]

What a cracking video. Really looking forward to the next episodes 👍

[@peterreeve8663]

Maybe you ought to add green to the TMF merchandise range. It will match all us envious chaps!! Really enjoy your tour videos. Watching KZbin got me into biking passing my test later in life. Thanks really looking forward to seeing the rest of the tour over the next few weeks. Another reason to look forward to Friday's.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

:0) Like it!!

[@ianmills35]

Cracking first vid of the series TMF many thanks, looking forward to this one. 👍🏍

[@micksmith1984]

Another great one TMF. Really looking forward to the series and so glad you took the time to remember those that gave so much at Arnhem, sadly too easily forgotten these days.

[@gcrockford8191]

Great, looking forward to the next instalment

[@2dgScotland]

Great episode, can't wait for the next one! I do like the sign you have on your dash; "DRIVE ON THE RIGHT" hehe

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Can't be too complacent!

[@Texas2Tires]

Just started watching this tour and already enjoying it. Thanks for sharing. Interesting how you group of Brits are visiting a historic WWII site “A Bridge too Far” and you’re riding German bikes. Those ferries were humongous!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes an interesting point!

[@Texas2Tires]

@@TheMissendenFlyer my grandfather of 100% British ancestry married his wife of 100% German ancestry in the U.S. just before WWII broke out. Interesting how those things workout.

[@RichardMaguire110]

Your touring videos are the best.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Great stuff. ....really enjoyed it! ....looking forward to the next installment and the scenery! Steve

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Steve - just editing the others now....stay tuned for the next few Fridays!

[@mustang1191]

You did a good job remembering and honoring WWII veterans.

Now, this was amazing to watch! Great video, cant wait for the rest of the series. Cheers mate!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@stephenchapman8344]

Great video. Looking forward to the next in the series.

[@kennethkelly1371]

Another great video looking forward to rest of trip.

[@ptopping2012]

Great video as always.... Keep up the great work...😁✌️👍👊🏍️

[@andrewdmccurdy]

As a big fan of your tour series I can't wait for the next installment. Keep them coming. 👍

[@dsimon9s29]

What a great adventure! One of my dream trips is to the Arctic Circle. Enjoy. Can't wait for future episodes.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We went to Arnhem last year and the airborne museum at Oosterbeck. Well worth a visit when you go back. You're right about The Netherlands, so clean and tidy.

[@open_water2411]

Fantastic museum .

[@stephenhopps910]

This tour watched it many times think its my favourite great roads and weather 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@motoventure_6938]

Top video TMF. Really been looking forward to this series.

[@tomtilley3162]

have a great trip ride safe and i look forward to the rest of the tour (video's)

[@cport955]

Excellent set of videos. Norway has now been added to my list of countries to visit.

[@DanDiMaggio]

Awesome! Looking forward to the rest of the trip!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned - lots more to come!

[@tdv6rangie]

Hi , enjoyed the video , especially when I realised we were in it lol ..... That's me and my wife on the yellow goldwing waiting for the ferry at Harwich . I spoke to you on the boat and we may be heading that way next year so looking forward to the rest of you video . Cheers Laurie

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brilliant! Love it when that happens - hope you had a good trip?

[@tdv6rangie]

We had a great time in France but it was a tad warm for biking .... It was a bit of a world war two tour really but I was never one for laying on a beach lol .

[@stevebolton8471]

Great start, looking forward to the next installment and feeling a bit jealous!:-). I like the reminder to "Ride on the right"

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

:0)

[@stevenhill6214]

Excellent! I was so engrossed in the whole thing i thought MY head was going to hit the ceiling on that boat.