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

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The Arctic Circle by BMW R1200 GS - Episode 1 - Great Missenden to the Oslo ferry: It's time for another TMF tour, this time my most adventurous to date! In this series I hook up with Motorrad Tours to ride my BMW R1200GS to the arctic circle via the brilliant motorcycling roads of Norway. In this first episode I prep the bike and make my way to Oslo via two ferries, the Netherlands and the German autobahns.....
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@averageguyadventures 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@degeneratespeedforce6643 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@hedgehog3900 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@petermyles3669 5 жыл бұрын

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

@gairtalboys6014 2 жыл бұрын

I've watch this for the third time. And every time I see something different. An amazing adventure and fantastic scenery. So inspiring and hopefully once the world has some normality it is a definite one for the bucket list

@MickBla 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! I'd like to test my r1200rs on that route 😊

@joshnnik 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@glenns6923 4 жыл бұрын

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

@davidfalgout7304 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto....that said, I am struggling with buying the Wet head or a used 1200 air/ oil. Thoughts? Has the wet-head been treating its owners ok, or are they fraught with problems like HD's? Thanks for the ride. Trying the best I could, I have never been able to make it to that side of the pond. About the heat.... Get you a Motoport Suit! You will thank me over and over!You have the best bike... get the best gear! www.motoport.com

@mick1583 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын

Yes very true! I hope you enjoy the series!

@bonnytrippler2966 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@mikeamcgee 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@petergoddard1960 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@JIMWSMITH 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, looking forward to this series 👍

@SteveInskip 5 жыл бұрын

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! 👍

@brucekendall52 5 жыл бұрын

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

@theheroblob5036 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mustang1191 5 жыл бұрын

You did a good job remembering and honoring WWII veterans.

@djbgatekeeper 5 жыл бұрын

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

@micksmith1984 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@ianmills35 5 жыл бұрын

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

@varangianguard7764 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@brucieg69 5 жыл бұрын

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

@garthhowe297 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@pastie3131 5 жыл бұрын

Love your tour vids TMF, and this one is excellent, really interesting and I am already looking forward to seeing how you get on with the rest of the tour. Thank you and well done again, sir!

@richyf8122 5 жыл бұрын

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

@drumitify 5 жыл бұрын

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

@PaleriderGBR 5 жыл бұрын

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

@BIG-K 5 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@seanpurnell6552 5 жыл бұрын

Great touring video, as always. Looks very tempting

@bigsby6bender 5 жыл бұрын

I’m loving this trip and am looking forward to the next installment. Be safe!

@gcrockford8191 5 жыл бұрын

Great, looking forward to the next instalment

@phillippayne8170 5 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC......can't wait for the next vid

@575ban 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@MrMuschelschubbser 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@gibboian 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tonyjackman6699 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

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

@motoventure_6938 5 жыл бұрын

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

@bluenordicmoto9288 5 жыл бұрын

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

@whittlad 5 жыл бұрын

Great post and looking forward to more of this trip👍

@ptopping2012 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jon98tj 5 жыл бұрын

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

@firebladerider7050 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the rest of these vids👍

@painsrides3616 5 жыл бұрын

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

@richardcollins586 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff, love your bike tours! Looking forward to the next instalment 👍😊

@dsimon9s29 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kevinrowland3 5 жыл бұрын

great video, really enjoyed the trip so far, looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip.....your a lucky boy being able to do these lovely tours !!

@colingoldthorpe5918 5 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@jamesjewiss6854 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid TMF. Keep them coming!

@eddiedonnelly9685 5 жыл бұрын

brilliant... looking forward for the next episode,,,

@andrewdmccurdy 5 жыл бұрын

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

@wanderdowndave3778 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@ads4641 5 жыл бұрын

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

@beamdoctor5637 5 жыл бұрын

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 .

@BlackProjectNL 5 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to the next episode, great job! Excellent work👏👍🏾😀

@bonzaralph 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon!

@BobEarnshawMoHo 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic museum .

@TheHobum 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've had the perfect day!

@Kojak-zh7qo 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant again,can’t wait for the next episode 👍

@hessel3937 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ScragNath 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@john.m.7980 5 жыл бұрын

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

@460Dave 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@andrewbloomer306 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I look forward to the next installment......

@tomtilley3162 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Ian.adventure_ 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Delighted to hear that!

@pistolpete6321 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the rest of the trip!!

@azb2010 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Oldfogey2014 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

I plan too! Cheers....TMF

@Scout7336 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you to your Granddad and others for their ultimate sacrifice. May we continue to honor our fallen heroes for generations to come.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed....

@moupy6940 5 жыл бұрын

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

@1Witcomb 5 жыл бұрын

Great start to what looks like a brilliant trip. Well done. Look forward to seeing part 2 and beyond. Cheers from Australia.

@mercoid 5 жыл бұрын

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

@dave80h 5 жыл бұрын

Great, looking forward to the next edition 👍🏻

@johnheaney414 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant TMF, my dad was at Arnhem and i have visited there too. Lovely roads, looking forward to next Friday

@christopherpitman1268 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant looking forward to the next episode 👍

@shuveshek 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved it . Can't wait for ur next episode

@laikatravels 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, looking forward to the next instalment

@gmcphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Another totally awesome video and the ships are amazing. Look forward to the next video!

@fredoc9125 5 жыл бұрын

TMF, continuously outdoing yourself on your videos and serious adventures. Safe travels!!

@leewatkeys9065 5 жыл бұрын

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

@dp7016 5 жыл бұрын

An epic adventure, truly inspiring, ride safe TMF 👍

@johnakyle5908 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Love a long tour to watch . Cant wait for the rest. 👍

@mrsuperduke6684 5 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenchapman8344 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Jim-mf6bu 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Hodmeister 5 жыл бұрын

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

@gss6531 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I've just done lol

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Hope it lives up to your expectations chaps!

@Hodmeister 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kennethkelly1371 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video looking forward to rest of trip.

@markgoodman5781 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic.

@tweetchris46 5 жыл бұрын

Duuude that ferry is huge!!!! great episode, have an awesome trip

@Mr2OOM 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed.....

@petery3523 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@hollowaysteve 5 жыл бұрын

Won’t be so easy after next year... 😕

@tonywhitby6881 2 жыл бұрын

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

@FRUITSWITHROOTS 4 жыл бұрын

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

@brianequi 5 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Look forward to the rest

@smoggybiker5036 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that, I've been to Norway several times but not on my bike-I will have to correct that in the near future! Looking forward to the next episode.

@LeeJane2009 Жыл бұрын

Prefer here more than Canada so far 😊👍

@devathegreat 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Weather around Europe has been phenomenal the last month or two. Look forward to the full video.

@TARRN47 5 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to the next edition. I’d love to do this trip.

@wereyouaking 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@mtriple8488 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thoroughly enjoyed it

@bikinglife1547 5 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!!!! I really do love your touring videos and can not wait for the next episode in this adventure.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you...

@Sladey93 5 жыл бұрын

I am quite a new subscriber but I am really enjoying your videos so far. Particularly this video series. I do love a good road trip series. keep up the great work! :)