People, please don’t comment about bike maintanance and tools anymore like on the Assietta episode! 😂 Of course I knew how my rear brakes are (we didn’t have the time to really prepare the bikes because we took off spontaneously and I have been quite sick before - and we said whatever we need we will just buy on the way instead of wasting a few days on preparation). Riding in Europe is not like a trip around the world - you can find the usual wear spare parts within a day of reach in pretty much every place and I have a tow service insurance EVERYWHERE. So I really don’t feel like I need to prepare much. Saying that I thought I would make it home with my rear brakes and therefore didn’t look for new ones on the way. Obviously they didn’t last (but nearly, it would have been only a days ride home, so my judgement was not too bad in the end, even though it was a misjudgment that could have been avoided - but that’s how it is will all misjudgments, you think it works out until it doesn’t…)- but isn’t that part of the adventure? So why am I making a point out of this? Especially for beginners it can threatening to get the feeling to have to prepared for everything all the time - and that if you come over an issue or make a misjudgment once so many other riders will judge your decisions, try to lecture you and force their way of doing things upon you. In my opinion it is 100 percent better to start not good prepared and figure things out on the way than not starting at all or losing most time for preparations - that’s just my opinion but I would have never gone on my worldtrip if I had to have everything figured out before. you guys don’t need to teach me how I should prepare my adventures or decide when it is necessary for me to carry tools. We are all adults and responsible riders (hopefully) - so I am as well able to take these decisions. Same for my travel partner with his run down tire - I don’t know if you realized but it was and still is pretty difficult to get new tires these days due to rubber shortage - we ordered the new tires we wanted two months before we took off and they arrived a month after we came back. 😉 so would we do anything different next time for this same trip in Europe? Not at all. That’s maybe as well what home is, a place where you don’t feel like you need to start to a trip equipped to your teeth. You can just walk out the door, go explore, and sometimes as well rely on your friends! ❤️ 💃🏻
OK, but brakes? You must have known that they are near the end. It is not that you don't have money to change them even if they are not near the end or that it takes long time especially on the trip in the alps where they are heavily used. Obviously even Germans are not that organised any more 😁
@Hilldweller my bike had no faults when I took off - so nothing about this was legally or morally wrong. I never said that you should ride with a faulty bike, I simply didn’t bring 1000 spare parts for all the things that might happen afterwards - which is legally and morally completely right in a place like Central Europe, my personal opinion and nothing we need to discuss about. As soon as I realized that the rear brakes will not make it any longer I would not have gone for a longer rider anymore - that’s why I said in the beginning of the video that I don’t know if the trip is going to end here (and I as well didn’t drive it on those roads with zero mistakes at all, I checked them before Assietta when there was still enough left that let me think I would make it home completely, then i checked them when we repaired the panniers, saw that nothing was left and on the way home from downtown to the hotel they then were really gone - that’s why we didn’t ride any other roads that day, even though we had planned to go to another mountain pass. I was monitoring my brakes closely as I knew that there is not much left, but simply made a misjudgment about how long they still would last). Saying that I as well think that with care and experience you can ride a bike pretty well even if the rear brakes are gone because the front brakes do a massive amount of work. I had once a front brake issue in Patagonia where my front brakes fell off due to a mechanic who worked on my front wheel before - I couldn’t fix the issue myself and had to ride 400 kilometers to the next workshop without front brakes. That is something that I would try to avoid 100 percent and that I think really is legally and morally wrong - but I did it back then because there was simply no other option in the middle of nowhere with nobody around. 🤷🏻♀️ the world is not black and white and it will never be a place where you can avoid all mistakes hundert percent of the time. So you have to learn how to deal with that mistakes or misjudgments if they happen the best way - and in my opinion preparing for everything is simply not possible, because something can always go wrong.
@@Felixmax507 i guess if you rode around the world on a motorcycle you get a little bit ungerman, learning from all people who drive vehicles, that would not be legal here, in traffic that is completely crazy. 😂 as I wrote I thought I would make it home with them, so that was a misjudgment of about 500 kilometers, but things like that happen. 🤷🏻♀️
@@Got2Go yes of course nobody is perfect and we all learn all the time and live or die. I personally go too far about safety, much more then about quality of the restaurants on the way, places to eat are many the head is only one. I believe many people as well and that is why they are surprised it has happened to you so close to starting point and service and in the mountains where brakes are most important. If it is somwhere remote nobody would be surprised that parts need replacing. Also it is a bit silly to criticize vievers who criticize you as many didn't go around the world and had to improvise and they are from places far away. They might not know that Munich is almost next door to alps and that you can reach it fast on the motorway if you need to return quickly. Nevertheless safety is most important.
Ich suche immer nach offroad- Varianten, aber meinen lautesten Jubelschrei ever habe ich habe ich wohl gebrüllt, als ich nach einer für mich grenzwertigen Schotterpassage wieder glücklich "back on asphalt" war 😅
Hallo, guten Morgen, ich hoffe, du bist gut zu Hause, Lea, es gibt fantastische Orte in Europa, ich kann wegen meines Rückens nicht campen, das lässt es nicht zu, aber ich werde nach Spanien gehen, da ich nicht kann geh nach Moldawien, viele virtuelle Umarmungen und Küsse ok 👍👌
Europe has so much Vertical Landscape to ride to and enjoy Incredible Stunning Views, thanks for showinng us these beauties, ...................PS I always carry a provision of Toilt paper, in case I meet Friends in need, or...........................Cheers.
Lea. That was awesome. So pleased your friends brought the pads and even more pleased that you realized the brakes were gone b4 you climbed Jafferau and not on the way down. Keep smiling. Thanks.
If you follow my channel you should know that I do both - I rode the biggest part of the USA trip alone, rode around the world alone and will as well ride a part of the next trip alone. For me it’s important to be able to do both. But everything is different - riding completely alone, to riding with a person you are very used to, and then in a „bigger“ group with more than two people.
@@Got2Go Of course I follow your channel ! and I've read your book too 🙂 I was just agreeing that I enjoy riding solo and with a few select friends. Keep up the great photography on your videos, those drone shots in the mountains are spectacular.
beautiful images of a place that is in my heart, it's a road that I did thirty-five years ago with a road motorbike (suzuki gs500e) I repeated the tour last September and the enchantment of the places remained unchanged and spectacular. Thanks for your travel reports. Alberto (ktm 390 adventure)
Once again, bringing back many memories. Even stayed at the same campsite. Though our route up mt fafferau was different, we took a track behind a small village called savoulx.
Good to see your friends. Do they have a RU-vid page, Instagram? Seem interesting. Glad they had your brake pads. Spectacular scenery from high above the mountains. Just wonderful. Thanks for the donation to help the Ukrainians. Safe travels in your present endeavors. Most times just throw or already have the necessaries in a bag and hit the road jack. Learned as you many years back to be ready. When I get a case of Rabbits Feet it's time to make a move. Fool around and miss the ride completely. You wouldn't have had the op to see your friends. I've waited for four months for front ATV tires, had three sets of truck tires with knots on them, replacement crony workers I imagine. So hey, let's ride the USA again.
I noticed smile and excitement on your friends faces .. that's.. because of ..You😇 ..... Maybe or not but i feel ✌️💞 and 2nd great thing happened in this video we watching 2 braves she's on Yamaha Teneri 👍🙏
Amazing video. Nice friends you had riding with you. And a mechanic at that. Lol. What challenging roads those must have been. You are a brave woman, Lea. See you next week.
Hi ya Lea and travel partner and also not forgetting your friends..wow three gorgeous yamaha T7 s..May I just say Lea you have pushed the boundaries again with this vid ...l sat here in my flat and l put my motorcycle helmet on so l could pretend that I was riding with you on my bike...hahaha.. but seriously brilliant outstanding breath taking scenery and the mesmerising mountains..spectacular Drone footage..thanks for showing us around cheers...see ya next Thursday evening 😀 😉 👍
Great video 📹 Lea...and Sascha and Theresa planned a great route 👍. That was my idea of a perfect day's riding..maybe not for those with vertigo!! Cheers, Steve
Hi Lea! You are blessed to have friends like Teresa and Sascha. Real friends are the essence of a full life. Teresa is beaming all over her face all the time, a jolly, pretty girl (next to you 😉) - is she always in this good mood, it seems so. I think Sascha is a mischievous, cool and dependable guy. But what a joke you make to us: the beginning and the end of the video is in the alps, italy - ok -, but the middle part, the peak of Monte Jafferau: must be somewhere on the moon 🙃 .......?
Another spectacular video to enjoy. I don't have the courage to ride the way you do, being afraid of heights and all. So I do like to watch your videos in the comfort of my own home, knowing I'll be safe. However, I will start to ride my own bike next week as winter is now officially over here in Sweden.
Brake pads and toilet paper, those are true friends! OMG you were so close to the edge and the on-coming traffic....yikes! But what an amazing off-road trail and adventure. Ride Safe!!
Lea. Thanks fore schering. The roads , mountins , the tunnel. Its all fantastic. How cares about som brake-pads... Say hello to your nice frends and silent Bob.
I always carry a roll of toilet paper with me on every trip I make; just in case because of my IBS/RDS. As always, great surroundings and beautiful imposing drone footage. Next week I hope to do my first ride this year. Not too far away because of the petrol prices and because It’s the first ride after 5 months.
Ein weiteres fantastisches Video. Schade, dass es nächste Woche das letzte ist. Durch deine Augen und Videos sehe ich viel mehr von unserer schönen Welt, als ich in all den Jahren zuvor gesehen habe. Danke, Lea.
I nearly stopped breathing when you rode at the edge at that mountain and some guy came against you. Pyhhh. I'm not really into hights and did'nt make things better. I'm glad you came down safely 🙂
Complimenti per questo altro bellissimo video girato nelle zone vicino a casa mia. Peccato per te aver saltato il colle del Sommelier vicino a Bardonecchia, almeno avrai un motivo per tornare da queste parti. Sei sempre al TOP per montaggi video, musica e immagini!!!
Yeah, you inspire me to use my GS more offroad than on the asphalt. Especialy after watching the last two episodes. Thank Sascha and Theresa for guiding Lea and her ( travel ) partner thrue this beatiful scenery
Danke Lea, was für ein tolles Video! Auf diesen wunderbaren Straßen würde auch ich mit meiner GS gern fahren. Für Dich wünsche ich allzeit gute und sichere Fahrt! 👍
beautiful mountains , and passes , interesting about the forts how would you like to be stuck at one for long duration missing your loved one and no wine .and the snow .
I rather would not like to get stuck in one of those forts 😅 What looks interstinf when visiting as a sight must have been a nightmare back then when really so many people lived there…
Absolutely stunning video Lea. Such amazing riding roads and stunning scenery to match. Finally, riding partners who not only have a back but a front as well 😂 And rationed toilet paper ...? well worst case like the brakes and tire, you're in home country so you can always yell for more 🤣 Watched this with a touch of sadness as it's coming to an end. Hopefully you're going to be sharing other saved trips with us. Cheers and safe riding. Sacha and Teresa, thanks for leading and for the awesome tour of the fort. The blah blah part of the fort was most impressive. Much better than Lea's narrative 😅
Believe it or not, but I usually never worry about toilet paper as long as I have water with me. And that not only in Europe but everywhere in the world. It’s very empowering to not be dependent from toilet paper 😂😂😂
OMG , these videos just get better and better, spectacular. And that area, Jafferau , Asietta , Finestre , simply fantastic! Piedmont, made for bikers. Liked your friends Tenere’s paintjob , cool
Amazing !! Sasha & Theresa seem like excellent tour guides 👏🏻👏🏻 top of the mountain (where you nearly crashed 😅) looked a little steep and narrow. Not sure I would have liked going down it lol
Wonderful video! Thank you! My response to Sasha: helmet hair is always attractive when it is earned on motorcycle adventures such as this. Men and women just always look better on adventure helmet hair and all!
Well GOT2GO Team, once again you continue to add to my bucket list for 2023! Now as a former military person I only have to decode "Blah blah blah" about the that fort. Thanks also for your helpful dining and accommodation tips! As I will be solo, care will be need to be taken but your videos are most inspiring and educational esp as I will start and end my travels from Schweize! In fact from "Near Winterthur!" (Ron from Australia)
Magnificent views from the top! Such a neat area to explore by motorbike. That tunnel was really great too, I'm sure everyone is glad it was reopened. Brakes gone... Hmmmm, someone needs to be better at regular maintenance to catch things like that, before it happens. And every motorbike should have Blue Loctite (243) in the toolkit to put on bolts and screws, of course that means you need to actually keep the tool kit on the bike.... Not a problem for you, since you are so nice everyone is eager to help you. We all love you, carry on!
Aww how wonderful, this made me smile throughout, Absolutely stunning views, Great riding.. I like your friends they are funny and really really nice. Big thumbs up to all of you 😁❤
Crazily good motorcycle adventure with great friends, all challenges mastered, amazing riding, awesome sceneries, one superlative, so sad that it’s over soon! Can’t wait the next adventure!! Sascha and Teresa, you were so cool and I’d love to see you again!
2014 we drove up the way you went down. In the middle of the tunnle were the water was deep it also was an 25cm deep ditch under the water, was an interesting experience try not to fall down. As an extra surprise It was spots with ice under water too even thou we were there in middle of June. We couldn't reach the top, on exactly 2600 meters it was snow over the road.
@@Got2Go the place where you met the car was really trouble passing. A lot of improvement was probably made during the time it was closed. Actually there was a white red plastic strap and a roadblock outside the tunnle but they was lifted a little bit on the side so we just passed them anyway :) No one remembers a chicken ;)
Another wonderful dirt road I suggest you to do(is just in the next valley near the Jafferau)is the "colle del sommelier" it takes you up to nearly 3000 meters and it is the highest mountain pass and dirt road in Europe, even higher than Stelvio and Iseran...it looks like you are in Nepal...above 2700 meters the grassy slopes give way to the pure rock and snow(when there is a snowy winter...sadly in the last years we had abnormally warm winters and droughts)
I already did that of course on a previous trip. The views on top of colle sommeiller is not so great though in my opinion, even though it is so high. You don’t see that much 😅
Great video Lea! I agree with your remark when getting back on the pavement. The dirt roads are fun and a great adventure but when you have been riding all day pavement is a welcome sight. It was so nice that your friends guided you on this trip and helped fix your brakes. Those are the kind of friends to have. I am looking forward to the finale.
Yes, they are the best friends - and their Route planning to jafferau was excellent too! I think we can invite them to take part in some future videos again here on the channel!
Moin Lea, tolles Video von eurer Tour auf den Mt Jafferau👍. Die Aussicht da oben... Faszinierend! - Puh, da hast du ja Glück gehabt, dass du schnelle Hilfe bekommen hast bezgl. deiner Bremse. Biker halten eben zusammen! Hast du die Bremse zu Hause noch mal überprüft? So wie Klötze im Video aussahen, könnte die Bremsscheibe auch Schaden genommen haben. C u next time. LG Bianca
Ja, das wurde alles überprüft, ich bin ja in die Schweiz gezogen und die sind bei der Zulassung von ausländischen Fahrzeugen sehr genau. Aber alles einwandfrei, wie gesagt hatte ich die Abnutzung im Auge und dann sofort gar nicht mehr gebremst, die Scheibe hat nichts abbekommen.
I once lost the rear brakes on my way out of town for a weekend trip. I decided to continue on without them. The front brakes are much more important than the rear, as you well know. Try riding a few hours without touching the rear and you will learn you don't need them. However, try using only the rear without the front brakes, and you will quickly find out this is almost impossible. I check bearings and brakes at every tire change. Enjoyed the video.
I agree that front brake is more important, but when riding off-road I think the rear is not an unimportant part either - at least I would not like to ride off-road without a rear brake.
Sometimes it’s nice just to follow for a change , I usually do all the routes but the mods time I just follow it’s lovely. Wow what skilful off road riding that was , we’re you not apprehensive at the drops ?
The drops were actually not so bad on this one - or maybe I just was not scared of them. Somehow the drops of the maira varaita a few episodes ago were the only ones that made me a bit nervous. 😅😅😅
You have nerves of steel going up the trail to the Fort! And how you get such beautiful video while riding in such places I'll never know. Look forward to your next trip!