The Healy Pass Ireland | BMW R1200GS

The Healy Pass Ireland | BMW R1200GS | Mountain Pass series

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Жыл бұрын

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@Jungleland33 4 күн бұрын

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 4 күн бұрын

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

@midlifemotorcyclediaries Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@eboydens Жыл бұрын

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 !

@ianedgerton8219 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@kznmotorworld395 Жыл бұрын

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

@peterdane9138 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@JBond73 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@danhealy246 23 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

Many thanks Dan. Appreciate your message. 🙏

@dave7908 9 ай бұрын

Awesome series Dave. The best kept secret in Europe

@marcheighton6436 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@ChaseJasperDown Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@stevesherlockrides Жыл бұрын

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

@wraggy_moto Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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 🙏 👍😜🏍🎥

@paulsire Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@gwa0131 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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. 🏍

@Paul-wy2wk Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@grahamoakley11 Жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece Dave…….thank you.

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

And thank you for your feedback Fitchy.🙏

@NvdBxrv750 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words buddy.

@BlackRiverRider Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@WheelieGoodTV KZfaq 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.

@johncallaghan3367 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

@Themotograndpa Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@tecprojex Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@3kdn Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

🤣 Normally the other way around KDN.

@helenaville5939 10 ай бұрын

@@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!

@davesadventureshed208 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comment Dave. 🙏

@markbrennan6069 3 ай бұрын

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 👌👌

@kulmbacher00 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks friend. Enjoy your stay!

@TSH2020 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Moto_APT Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Wolfie!👍😜

@stepheneldridge6998 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Steve! I loved that trip.

@Gsrider65 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@kendoonan2484 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@eddiefox5086 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Eddie.🙏

@johnmeikle6466 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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. 🙏

@canuk_guy873 Жыл бұрын

😍 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 Жыл бұрын

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

@grahamedouglas Жыл бұрын

Fantastic views I really enjoy watching your videos

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grahame. 👍🇮🇪

@milesdavis8665 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful country. nice people as well.

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@milesdavis8665 Жыл бұрын

@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

@ridingwithrusso7790 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@user-dc1vy5ty6t Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!🤫😜🏍

@user-dc1vy5ty6t Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.🏍🎥

@scottyuk Жыл бұрын

Just stunning. Thank you 👍

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your feedback Scotty! 🙏

@glasgowharleyrider Жыл бұрын

Absolutely lovely and well ridden sir 👍🏆

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 🏍

@markobrien6241 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@patrickdavis7815 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@THETURBOTONY Жыл бұрын

Great video mate 👍🏻👍🏻love the scenery

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Tony. 👍🏍

@johnlenart597 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@charleslindsay32 Жыл бұрын

Just love your videos

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles. 🙏👊🏻

@dongraham1559 Жыл бұрын

Simply Superb!!

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Cheers Don!

@marcoluoma3770 Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@IanTed Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Cruising_the_Dash Жыл бұрын

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....😂😂😂

@jonathanr7049 Жыл бұрын

Incredible video 🙂

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!🙏

@johncummins3860 Жыл бұрын

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

@IanTed Жыл бұрын

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

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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.

@user-rq1ob4ij9v Жыл бұрын

I❤Ireland❤

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

So do I!🇮🇪❤️

@Dave-kh9hd Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@kghwanadoo 6 ай бұрын

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

@studio12archive60 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@gerosullivan2603 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@patrickjbrennan1825 Жыл бұрын

Great footage and very poignant at the same time.

@WheelieGoodTV Жыл бұрын

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

@georgebrowne5935 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.