Picos de Europa: Motorcycle Road Trip of a Lifetime

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Part 1 of the 2023 Picos de Europa Motorcycle Tour with ChickenStrips. The Picos de Europa are probably my favourite place in the world to ride a motorcycle, the roads are stunning, the scenery is breathtaking, there's hardly any traffic (most of the time) and the people are amazing.
If you've not been, then you really are missing out.
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@gavd6726 5 месяцев назад

I've ridden all over Europe but Pico's is the best place I've been. Not just the roads and views but just how quiet it was?! Will definitely go back....

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Biking bliss 👍

@thektmkid6990 5 месяцев назад

I can't wait for this stage of life, when my kids are older & I have some freedom once more. Good on you Bruce, it looks mega ❤

@exeterrider 5 месяцев назад

When I can, picos is the top of my list. Lovely place 🎉

@BikerandBits Месяц назад

i’ve been to that dear statue & can see the sticker we left as well

@saggo69 2 дня назад

Another exellent looking tour! Nothing more I can say; I'm keen to do this trip with ChickenStrips in 2024 but not sure I'll make the cut after my verbally polluting of the group comms on the 2023 beyond 500 tour lol.

@tazm8773 5 месяцев назад

It's great watching the tours, both abroad and at home. The stick is always flying between everyone in the group! 😂

@andrewwallis328 5 месяцев назад

I’m so jealous right now. Great insight into what to expect from the Picos. Definitely a future trip. Thankyou

@grantgreene-smith781 5 месяцев назад

Regarding the recall- I was advised that it involved reprogramming the transmission module or the like. Mine has just been done but I will not be able to test for some time. May pay to ask that they reprogram your transmission as it should not do what you described. Cheers Grant Australia

@mussels64 5 месяцев назад

Great video , what an awesome place to ride.

@ES44AC-2 3 месяца назад

Spain is very beautiful. I've watched some other YT rides there, too. Everyone shows a little different take on the scenery.

@will7947 2 месяца назад

I'm planning my first European tour and am off (solo) to the Picos in November. This video confirmed its definitely the right location! Slightly trepidatious having never been out the UK on a bike and going solo. Properly excited though. Any advice welcome!

@teapotone 2 месяца назад

Just go Will, it’s really easy and you’ll have an incredible time. Have your passport, phone (remember to sort your data out so you can use your phone in Spain without massive charges), your bike logbook and insurance certificate, and make sure you have a UK sticker on display. I think you also need a yellow high viz in your bag somewhere - you need to wear it if you end up broken down at the side of the road in Europe. Other than that, just hit the road and see what comes your way bud👍

@will7947 2 месяца назад

@@teapotone thanks for the tips! Can't wait!! Safe riding

@nigelsride 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely stunning, epic tour. What more can I say, great Bruce 👍 this tour is going straight to the top of my bucket list, oh got my teapot one sticker , thank you 👍👍

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Nigel, I can’t recommend the Pico’s enough bud, and cheers for letting me know the sticker arrived ok👍

@alex-tn3wo Месяц назад

If you liked the north of Spain, i would recommend you to dou the north all way long from bilbao to Ferrol by the north coast. Too many great views, great villages ande great roads.

@stevenhirons8269 5 месяцев назад

Been twice and going again in September. Just love it.

@Moicc 5 месяцев назад

Expensive but best purchase for riding, a full goretex suit :)

@hz2189 5 месяцев назад

The picos have the best roads I’ve been fortunate enough to have ridden on so far!

@PicosPaul1979 5 месяцев назад

Picos is a very special place to ride ❤

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Certainly is bud

@1balky 5 месяцев назад

This is the sort of video I had started following you for. Marvelous. My bucket list for sure.

@Sharpey76. 5 месяцев назад

Great video again, stunning place to ride and nice to watch to remind me what the sun looks like

@DubleRRedBronco 5 месяцев назад

Love these group ride-a-longs, good roads and banter. Be safe.

@daveo226 5 месяцев назад

Off to Picos and Pyrenees end of May really looking forward to it and watching this just fuels my appetite for it 👍

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Awesome, you’ll love it Dave, have a fantastic time 👍

@sufeeb 5 месяцев назад

Enjoy...you'll love it...motorcycling nirvana!

@adamc209 5 месяцев назад

Nice one Bruce, would love to do this!

@scottaddicott8723 2 месяца назад

Breathtaking! Would a second generation Tiger like it!

@teapotone 2 месяца назад

A moped would LOVE it - take ANYTHING, just RIDE👍😉

@user-sh6co2fg1f 5 месяцев назад

Without a doubt,this is the best video on u tube. I did these roads 9 years ago , and now I have to come back. Thank you very much for the reminder. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Crsf84 5 месяцев назад

popped my cherry last october and will be back again may then hopefully again october. Brilliant people brilliant roads just a great place to be on a bike .

@JIMMER15 5 месяцев назад

Brings back so many great memories of my one trip to the Picos in 2022. Id go back every year if I could

@jjnewman65 5 месяцев назад

It’s getting closer now Bruce…..I can almost smell the scent of those eucalyptus trees.The “man down” was a worrying end to a beautifully shot video. I hope nothing too serious 🙏🏻🤞

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Cheers Jamie, you’re going to absolutely love it mate. Aye sadly we had an incident but the chat was walking wounded (just🤦‍♂️) 👍

@jag1970s 5 месяцев назад

Really tempted by the Picos

@Dave-milky 5 месяцев назад

Just awesome

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Your moment is coming… 😎

@MarkMMoto 5 месяцев назад

Stunning! What amazing biking roads, awesome to see and dream

@calvinhall4878 5 месяцев назад

Looks amazing...another one on my list!!

@gardeni 5 месяцев назад

Great trip. Did the Picos and norther half of the Pyrenees last Sep (without any rain!). Route maps or gpx files would be great look at.

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

You can buy the them off Simon Weirs website at simonweir.co.uk

@MrPAlberst2 5 месяцев назад

A wonderfull region and for sure some fantastic roads? Again a new area to put on the "to do" list...OMG, I might be driving till i am 80...

@johnwelbers4248 5 месяцев назад

Love to get there,maybe this year 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🍻

@ToolkiT73UK 5 месяцев назад

I rode that deer statue road in October... great ride.. till it started snowing heavily! right about where that statue is :)

@MickyPeers 5 месяцев назад

Great memories of the Picos trips Brucie. My fave is the canyon road.

@REBOUNDMOTO-kb1ws 5 месяцев назад

Looks like a properly trick bit of road there, Bruce! didn't make it to the Picos on my trip, this video makes me which i had taken my silky smooth KTM quick shifter into Spain though 😆

@skts2610 5 месяцев назад

Yea we’re off to the Picos in September for the third time + Portugal… It’s the sort of place that you can’t get bored of…

@andyb3331 5 месяцев назад

You must have been freaking out riders coming in the other direction Bruce - The only GS rider that acknowledges other bikers!!!!😜😜

@ChrisinHove 5 месяцев назад

This area is easy to self navigate. The problem now is the cost of the ferry crossing….

@jesterm7597 5 месяцев назад

100% agree - £1200 for two in September! Sorry I’m not paying that. I can fly to Tenerife get guaranteed sun and hire a bike for almost the same. Great roads too.

@Banditmanuk 5 месяцев назад

We've been twice now, our sticker is up by the deer statue. Such a brilliant place to ride a motorcycle. Glad the weather cleared up for you and the boys

@susanboucher2116 5 месяцев назад

So close yet so far! Perfect for a week’s first biking trip.

@grezallen 5 месяцев назад

Picos - been there most years since 2010 - going back twice this year - May and September - can’t wait !

@christ3235 5 месяцев назад

On the tour this year, absolutely cannot wait!

@sarahr6425 5 месяцев назад

Jealous. Was there in 2021 as soon as we could travel. It’s was my second Euro tour and it set the bar very high! Haven’t found anywhere quite like it since. Hoping Austria and Italy might compete this year.

@garethmayfield4014 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant content Bruce. Your skills at editing make it a great watch. Really enjoyed it, as it just flows like the roads. love watching these trips, even though I always ride alone. Allergic to drama. Keep up the good work fella. The time and effort you put in, really shows in the video's.

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

That’s very kind of you to say Gareth, but this series is actually being edited by my son😉 He’s started doing some vids for me of late, his edits have a slightly different start and end sequence to mine 👍

@garethmayfield4014 5 месяцев назад

@@teapotone he’s doing a grand job mate

@the_mad_leprechaun 5 месяцев назад

I went to the Picos in 2023 while I was in Spain. Inspired by your videos and others. 100% going back next year! Oh by the way! You were supposed to send me dates! Nag! 😘

@andyyar1 5 месяцев назад

Hi Bruce. Cracking video (as per usual) but can I ask: can you add road numbers to the vlogg? Cheers

@WhippyWhip2 5 месяцев назад

loving the videos, i just found this channel and i apparently live around the corner from you, i got my CBT in ayelsford coming up, thought it's about time i got a bike licence

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Hello bud, really! Say hello then if you see me 👍

@user-cg7oy2dm5u 5 месяцев назад

Be good to have a quick look at what bikes your groups are riding ! Another brilliant vlog !!

@leswatson8563 5 месяцев назад

Great vid again Bruce. And the Clan chatter was good too. Stay safe guys 👍...

@mrcintheuk4641 5 месяцев назад

Before the pandemic on two consecutive years I took the boat in early May with the aim of doing the Picos. On both occasions the weather was so foul and foggy I abandoned it and headed south. My touring time on the bike is limited and I can do cold, wet, foggy and miserable in the UK anytime! 😁. Anywhere in Spain is brilliant to ride but my favourite are the Sierra's between Alicante and Valencia - early rides of 5-6 hours duration and then pool in the late afternoon. 😎🩳

@sootylum 5 месяцев назад

Superb, one day I'll get over there :-)

@xt225 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic video pal. My mate and I are hoping to go this year. Hope your 'man down' is OK.

@ama55 5 месяцев назад

Been there once. Love it. Very nice roads. 👌

@rebeccachristie1968 5 месяцев назад

Fab video, I have never been to Picos but I want to now 😁

@jasonhumphries6131 5 месяцев назад

I live in Los Angeles; we have amazing riding from the west of Calgary to the west of Mexico City north to south, but I am obsessed with the idea of buying and leaving a bike in Spain somewhere to ride these roads and the Alps (plus all the off-roading in Andalucia). Bruce you need to set-up a "Toro North" so I can leave a bike in your garage :)

@juliabarnes7528 5 месяцев назад

Hi Bruce great video , thanks for taking us along. It's great to hear the banta again. Take care safe rides 😊

@Mototherapy_Michio 5 месяцев назад

Great vid again Bruce 👍 Although great routes and scenery make it easier 😉 Is LE451 is really better than the N621 or N625 CA281 ? God, that’s another one to add to the routes down there (loved it so much we’re getting back there next summer) ! So many of them. BTW, it was a pleasure meeting you IRL at Hotel Infantado ✌️

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Hello mate! Aye I love that road, but I usually do it West to East, great fun at speed 👍

@vaughan350x3 5 месяцев назад

Another great video m8, the roads in Spain really are a treat when you’re used to the bomb cratered roads in Scotland! Got me looking at Picos next year, will keep my eyes peeled for ur ‘25 trip if it goes ahead 👍

@mattward5335 5 месяцев назад

Great vid mate some great memories with a good bunch of lads looking forward to the next instalment 👍

@mad4bikes 5 месяцев назад

Hopefully going to get there this year, looks amazing.

@alanjenkins4174 5 месяцев назад

Really enjoy your pico videos looks really good but not been watching must lately as I’ve been off the bike for a year but hopefully back on it soon Good videos keep up the good work

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Cheers Alan, hope you get to swing a leg back over soon. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Cheers👍

@RideWith_Mee 5 месяцев назад

Loving the videos as always, the Picos is certainly someone on my list to visit.

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Thanks bud, aye it’s just a biking heaven there 👍

@Kojak-zh7qo 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant video again Bruce I can’t wait to go back ,hope the man down was ok mate 👍

@firestorm755 5 месяцев назад

I want to go!

@AmbrosiasRideOuts 5 месяцев назад

On my plate to do with the Mrs in early September. A brief outline of the roads you guys are taking would be great for us to see/use, loving it 😎

@HalfManHalfPirate 5 месяцев назад

Hiya! Was great to meet everyone on the trip, it seems like soooo looong ago now. The weather wasnt the best unfortunately but fantastic roads either way.

@calumbrown3947 5 месяцев назад

Extremely surprised at how polite you said “Peterhead” Was expecting Peterheed. Superb fella

@madmick6805 5 месяцев назад

Great video, wetting my appetite to go try these roads for myself. As a suggestion I personally enjoy hearing the comms while watching the scenery going bye, don't know if that could be a thing a little more. You cant beat a bit of banter.

@duncana5336 5 месяцев назад

Great vid mate. Brings back some happy memories 👍🏻🍺

@ADVbikerJamesy 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely love the Picos and Northern Spain. The road into & out of Cain de Valdeon is special. Heading back in May for a couple of week's. The only downside is the 10hour drag up and down to Portsmouth from Banchory, but its worth it

@samgregory107 5 месяцев назад

Looks amazing Bruce 👍 going to Aragon area later this year, but Picos could be the place to be next year…. Coming to see you on Friday night in Derby btw, hope to say Hi 👍.

@markfromleeds 5 месяцев назад

spot on as always bruce. love dales commentary. Did Luke behave himself 🤣🤣. hope your man who went down was okay.

@cheetsoldboynewbie5708 5 месяцев назад

Great vid as usual. Collecting my (new to me) BMW R1200R LC from Bordeaux out of my nephew's van who is working in Bordeaux. Then along with his 675R off to Pyrenees and if weather good the Picos, if not, it'll be a meandering ride home to Alicante region chasing the sun.

@BlackThor15 5 месяцев назад

AMAZING!! One of the videos I always want to watch, as I'm planning a trip there in a near future. Thanks for sharing Bruce, and if possible, can you please share the gpx file or any kind of map of your visiting places? If so, thank you, it would be highly appreciated! Bring on the beer, Bruce is on the road again!! 👍👍

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

You get the full gpx route maps if you come on tour bud, so I won’t share them for free as it’s part of my business. However, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to sit and go threw the vids and piece together the road numbers and place names to work out the route 👍 Or just drop Simonweir.co.uk a line and he’ll make you up a route for a couple of quid 👍

@BlackThor15 5 месяцев назад

@@teapotone thanks for the info Bruce, I'll check Simon's website. 👍👍

@petetaylor5145 5 месяцев назад

Looks amazing ! What time of year was this pls ? I'm going late April so fingers crossed with the weather .

@norriemasson4080 5 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed our tour back in 2019? Hope to return sometime with our Stuart.

@wilswood8137 5 месяцев назад

Love the picos , would love to go back one day , fecking ferry prices are deterring us 😩

@1290iNorr 5 месяцев назад

Great videos! Are you happy with the Rukka suit? Greetings from northern Sweden!

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Thanks bud, appreciate that 👍 Yep I still love the Nivala suit, it’s not let me down in almost 4yrs of ownership now.

@susanboucher2116 5 месяцев назад

Asturias has over 200+ beaches to enjoy after a hard day in the saddle, Ribadesella is my favourite base.

@bdcash 5 месяцев назад

621 is my favourite

@andrewmason2879 5 месяцев назад

Looks amazing over there Bruce. I hope the lad that has come of in the next episode is all ok and just his pride damaged 👍👍

@KetilDuna 5 месяцев назад

Definitively on the bucket list, perhaps for this summer. Could you be inspired to offer a route for this trip? Thank you for sharing

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Certainly - if you buy a place on the tour you get the route FREE 😉 You can buy the route for a couple of quid off Simon’s website at simonweir.co.uk

@flyjayUK 5 месяцев назад

Off there in July, can't wait. Must get a new action cam! Which way round are you going (clockwise / counter)

@jamesdonoghue5907 5 месяцев назад

Ace, a new series - thanks. Dramatic end, hope he’s ok.

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Cheers, aye he’s all good now 👍

@petersean777 5 месяцев назад

I saw you on the ferry last year going over was to polite to interrupt saw the ballon man also great channel 👋

@nhaze8173 5 месяцев назад

Looks amazing, love the content. Me and a friend are planning to "van" two bikes down to Spain in 2025 and ride around Spain for 2 weeks alteast. We had Picos de Europa as one of the destination. This is really inspiring same as your, around the world on the gsxr!!

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Awesome. Do it. You’ll never regret it 👍

@davec3459 5 месяцев назад

Looks a great place

@tonyhannam8 5 месяцев назад

Can't wait for October now 😂❤

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Ha Ha me either mate 👍

@bertrumblackwell-smyth4612 5 месяцев назад

Me to,can’t wait 👍

@sufeeb 5 месяцев назад

Potes....we were there last year, stayed down the road in the Valdecoro....I think you stayed there on a previous trip??...Love the Picos!!

@kitesurfnutter 5 месяцев назад

I cannot wait until Picos in November...

@rlw85 5 месяцев назад

The hi viz vest made me laugh 😂 who signed it fat lad. Cracking video I’d love to ride those roads one day

@johnmacdonald1878 5 месяцев назад

Looks surprisingly green. The rain looked familiar too, was there any midges?😀😀

@jayneteale9782 5 месяцев назад

Great place to ride,fantastic beaches can be wet , but the ferry to Santander is getting expensive.

@andytorrie9572 5 месяцев назад

Hey Bruce great start to the trip,like others could you share the location of the mega salad stop please!

@martinhughes9769 5 месяцев назад

Looks beautiful, didn’t see a bad road potholes are nonexistent send this video to all governments of the UK see if you can embarrass them

@2Bob_Rocket 5 месяцев назад

That looks well mega 😀 awesome scenery and the roads look so good nae potholes 🤣 I know you’ve got the new GS but did you ever get to bottom of the issues with the recall?

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Nope, just seemed that that was the way the drive shaft was now. The 1300 is very similar

@peterwootten2752 5 месяцев назад

Used to ride those roads back in the 90's, remember meeting one of those big wagons at the to of the pass out of Potes, by the deer statue, and the great run down to the lake the other side. Will you be riding up to Los Lagos? nice road up there, got very told off for treating the KPH signs as MPH!

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Where’s Los Lagos bud?

@kevinf-b5065 5 месяцев назад

I'm after your opinion - I did the Pico's in 2017 & 2019 solo on my Honda crosstourer DCT Highlander and apart from the top heaviness of the bike I thoroughly enjoyed it. Due to advancing years and the aforementioned weight issues I traded it for a new NC750x DCT with full luggage. Do you estimate the NC will have the capability to do this trip again?

@teapotone 5 месяцев назад

Aye of course, the NC would do it no worries bud 👍