MMD Motorcycle Tour of Spain

MMD Motorcycle Tour of Spain - Ep 2

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4 жыл бұрын

This episode sees us leave the Picos and Cangas De Onis as we ride to Astorga where we begin to see the first few pilgrims attempting to complete The Camino De Santiago (The Way of St. James) which runs from France over 500 miles to Santiago De Compostela. Since we were actually heading the same way it we were fascinated by the whole pilgrim phenomenon. To be honest, we preferred to do the route on a 1200 GSA and Tiger 800! So, join us for more tapas, good roads, lots of tunnels, sunshine and history lessons as we spend two days in the magnificent Santiago De Compostela. If you enjoy our video please give us a thumbs up (they really help) and if you haven't subscribed please do so and hit the notification bell so you get a reminder whenever we release new videos. Enjoy!
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Filmed with: Go Pro Hero 6 Black
Canon G7X
i phone X

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@peterhobbs7609 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode, I will be heading to Santiago later in the year, so a nice little insight, last year we went to ponferrada and the stunning town of Lugo, which is possibly my favourite town in Spain, and like you guys saw plenty of pilgrims along route, stunning riding roads especially on the little B roads, the food a the petrol stations tends to be really good, likewise in France

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! You’re absolutely right about the brilliant roads and the petrol stations are so much better than the UK! 😀👍

@teadoddsy7133 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent series. Love your content. It’s nice to see people ‘of a certain age’, which I include myself in, having an absolute whale of a time touring on bikes. Nice mix of scenery, commentary and historical facts on the places you visit. Please continue to do what you do 😃

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tracey! Glad you enjoyed it as a fellow Midlifer?

@neneplay 4 жыл бұрын

Good gastronomic and cultural route. The path of Santiago osw advised to do it on foot ... it is good for the mind. Advice on tapas ... you must ask ... - potato omelette (this one you have already tried) - Galician octopus - pickled anchovies -horned wine -spicy potatoes -Pork grilled

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

RANA GUSTAVO Thanks again Rana! The Way is definitely good for the mind- we chatted to several people who were doing the walk for that reason. Tapas is always great! Haven’t tried the octopus yet! 😀👍

@Banditmanuk 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that thanks, especially like the off bike stuff around the city. Did Santiago back in 2014, fascinating place. Coincidentally I have the same Shoei Neotec helmet and Rukka gear 👍👍👍👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

Banditmanuk Thanks very much! We loved the place too it’s got a good vibe 😀 I also think its important to get plenty of footage off the bike too 👍. The Shoei helmets are the best we’ve ever used by a mile! 👍👍

@Trottsatclevedon 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on great vids and entertainment ! In 'normal times 'I ride every year down to S Spain, spending a lot of time in the North Spain on way. I have travelled Europe extensively on my Bike(s) since 1999 and i still believe Spain is the best Motorcycling country in Europe, stunning national parks to find and the climate ! perfect. Just stick to the rules..or else..The traffic cops are every where. Even seen mobile speed camera central reservation on a motorway South of Madrid !

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Spain is one of our favourite places to ride 👍 it’s certainly one of the most biker friendly places in Europe and the weather is usually brilliant ☀️👍😀

@anroadking 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you managed to walk off all the beer and tapas!!! Hotels look nice, bit above my purse though!!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Nicholson Thanks Adrian! Sadly didn’t walk it off enough! 😩 The hotel in Astorga was actually quite reasonable- the Santiago hotel was pricey but its good now and again to get pampered 😀 - all my Pan American trip was cheap and basic 😫.

@petewebb6952 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely. We bet you are glad you did that before the Covid19 restrictions. We like the way you did not spare the hotel expenses on your trip. Much better in our opinion than buying a property abroad.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right - So glad it was pre Covid - interesting comments about the hotels because that’s exactly what we think 👍 😀 stay in decent places where you can and make the most of it. If you buy a place abroad you’d feel obliged to use it as much as possible- we prefer to see different places! 😀

@apacherider7110 3 жыл бұрын

Recommend staying in an apartment in Santiago near the old quarter. One we stayed at had secure parking and a cracking little bar. The apartment was top quality with balcony where we could eat breakfast. The TV even had motogp playing the the owner got us four cold beers when we got there...👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic Gary! Wish we’d have known that - we loved that place 👍 something to consider next time 😀 hopefully soon! Thanks for the tip! 😀👍

@TARRN47 3 жыл бұрын

I was in Santiago a couple of years ago stayed in same hotel. Enjoyed the town and the people extremely friendly. Really enjoying watching your motorbiking expeditions.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Trevor! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😀 we really loved Santiago! 👍😀

@mikeharbon7821 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't believe that you stayed in the same hotel in Astorgia as we did a couple of years ago when heading back from Portugal. It even looked like the same room as we had the same view. Great vids guys, really enjoying them,

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Mike! What a coincidence 😀 we loved our Spanish tour! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍

@RetiredtoRideSpain 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, love it 👍

@zzrrf 4 жыл бұрын

great stuff, a good video consist of Bikes, Beers, Babes, u got all 3 covered,

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

zzr1200 rf900 Thank you for your comments! We’re glad you enjoyed our video 👍😀 a bit of light relief in these worrying times!

@StuHNomadBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀👍

@GSHants 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vlog, just come across your channel and started with Yorkshire Dales, now reminding myself what could have been, and was sadly cancelled for 2020...here’s to 2021, 🤞🏻. Lovely informative video’s really enjoying them, our pace too, not too many miles in one day, and nice to get the hotel insights, we use the paradores and have planned many a trip around them.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed it! We like to take our time and enjoy the ride - no point racing around and missing things!

@mjerse50 3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I enjoyed this video liked honey let’s explore and then find us some beer 🍺 I also enjoyed or would have more of the history of the historic cultural city and important place it has. On a funny note you remind me a lot let’s just say you look a lot like me from another mother lol✅🌈Marjan 🏍🌈

@LoveLifeTriumph 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vid guys, we both really enjoyed that

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying our taste of Spain! Have you any plans to do the Picos?

@LoveLifeTriumph 4 жыл бұрын

Midlife Motorcycle Diaries been many times and love the place, the roads and the culture of the place. Have been thinking about another trip though!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveLifeTriumph Love the culture too and the roads are fantastic! Richy Vida and Teapot One are there every year!

@johnvaleriewelbers2995 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying catching up on these vids on these cool January days. 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 wonderful places to ride for sure 🥂 are bikes safer in Spain than England to par outside?

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to see the sun again! ☀️🥵! I think in Northern Spain in particular it feels pretty safe for bikes- overall I think Spain is more bike friendly than the UK! 👍😀

@49googie 4 жыл бұрын

Hi ThereI have just come across you channel from your comment on Love life and triumph, Really love the content and the voice over style all very informative . Could I ask you I have just bought 2 neotec 2 helmet's for me and my wife we ride with custom ear plugs and use an autocom system which has great volume what are your thoughts on the sena on the neotec you have? say volume wise and ease of use, many thanks Robert

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Thanks very much for your comments and for watching! The Neotec 2 is by far the best helmet we have ever used. We had Schuberths before and the comms system was totally useless. In comparison, the Neotec 2 is so simple to use and has never let us down - we can't recommend it highly enough. Wouldn't be without it!

@49googie 4 жыл бұрын

cheers for the reply, do you ride with ear plug's / portection

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 4 жыл бұрын

RMG always with ear protection! I had some custom made and Sue wears the multi coloured squishy ones! 😀👍

@ianedgerton8219 3 жыл бұрын

Probably been asked many times but what app do you use to set up your satnav

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, not sure what you mean by an app to set up the sat nav? 🤔

@ianedgerton8219 3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I meant do you use basecamp for example to plan your routes. I'm just looking for ideas

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Ian! I wasn’t sure what you meant by app 😂 now I get it! 😀 I’ve tried Garmin Basecamp but, maybe it’s me but I found it really frustrating and difficult to use 🙁 (probably user error 🤔) so now I just plot each route a day at a time - much more time consuming but it’s simpler for me 😀 sorry I can’t be of more help!

@ThePlanthire Жыл бұрын

What month of the year was this please ?

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

End of September 2019! 😀👍

@mototakahe836 3 жыл бұрын

Those young people full of joy were Christians clecrating life. Christianity does not equal misery.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right- whatever works for you 😀👍

@williamstirling8794 3 жыл бұрын

whats the averge price of hotels sorry for being cheaky

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

William Stirling Hi and thanks for watching! To be honest, I can’t remember exactly but the one’s we used were probably between 75 and 100 euros? If you look on Booking.com you’ll find exact prices 😀👍