In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down. After the long way round movie and its successor long way down screened, sales of bmw adventure motorcycles skyrocketed. Since then ive discovered so many great books and videos about traveling. Ktm off road motorcycles for sale used motorcycles on oodle.
That said, ktm motorcycles have since made the journey around the world, albeit with a good bit of. Did not enjoy it as much as their first book long way round. Ducati multistrada 1260 s vs ktm 1290 super adventure s. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen.
Long way round charley boorman and ewan mcgregor gs 1200 adventure. Grab your coat and tell your loved ones you love them because you aint gonna be home for a while. I enjoyed watching this series a long time ago but in the book, charley and. Even ktm told ewen mcgregor they didnt think the 950 would survive a lap around the globe. Founded in 1934, ktm is an austrian motorcycle, bicycle, and moped manufacturer.
Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. The bikes also feature gps the long way down crew carries different cartridges for the different regions to be travelled through and two rideroperated cameras one helmetmounted, while the. Ride shotgun with us on our way to work on ktms 790. Ktms street motorcycles include the rc8r sportbike, 990 adventure r dual sport, 990 supermoto r and 990 super duke naked standard. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa. Adventures 2up on a ktm in the pacific northwet 2019. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, inspired by jupiters travels, set off on their bmw bikes and head from london to new york. They just didnt have the motivation to offer any support to the long way round crew. Long way round is a series of journal entries written separately by the pair and recounts an adventure with some interesting characters along the way.
Whats the real story behind ktm saying no to long way round. Books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related. Ktm new zealand adventure rallye southern alps 2017. More than world championship titles, victories at dakar and countless national championships are proof of the companys great technical expertise. My agent said, look charley, i think you should write a book because i think youll go nuts doing nothing. Now after more than a decade since their last documentary series, the pair are planning a new expedition that will see them chasing their shadows. Whether your interests lie in motocross, enduro, adventure and even ecofriendly riding, then theres something to tickle. Long way back and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, long way round documents the adventures of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on their extraordinary journey around the world. Mar 01, 2009 for the type of riding done in the long way round, i believe the bmw was the best choice, ktm would be a close second and would have been lots easier to ride in those sand sections, third would have been something like the suzuki vstrom. Dec 16, 2019 long way up is the third major expedition by filmtelevision personalities ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Jun 20, 2016 home features blog top 10 motorcycle travel and adventure books. Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by robert m.
Have ever so much as hoisted a leg over a big bmw, ktm, or other adventuretype bike. Long way round didnt just show wannabe world travellers what to expect on longdistance motorcycle trips, it also showed them what motorcycle to do it with ewan and charlie chose bmw r1150gs adventures to traverse the world in, and as it turns out, it was quite possibly the best advertisement the model has ever received. Long way round is truly the adventure of a lifetime. Research and compare the latest ktm motorcycles and dirt bikes in our 2020 motorcycle buyers guide. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york city on motorcycles. Star wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Ob1 mentions this in either the book or the tv show. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining series about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realizing their dream. The big question is what motorcycles would they take this time. Funniest bit is at the beginning when they ask ktm if they could borrow a couple of bikes, and are denied. Ktm motorcycle history ktm sportmotorcycles has a deeply rooted motorsport tradition, building raceready motorcycles for competitive and recreational riding. In 2004 ewan mcgregor and charley boorman embarked on an epic challenge, to motorcycle 20, 000miles, cross 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. The book is written, i think, on reflection of the trip by both ewen and charlie. Its got decent incity range, roughly 250 km, but on the highway, the battery is rated to last 1 km.
Long way down book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. Their baja promotions have been pretty half baked from what ive heard, at best. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the. Sort by long way down book hardback edition long way down book hardback edition. But i may well ride to the shops ktm got some publicity in the. Best motorcycle books books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related.
Its a sortof sequel to long way round ewan and charleys roundtheworld journey and long way down their uksouth africa journey, both of which were filmed along the way and released as television series. The road of bones national geographic photo contest, adventure. Their trip took them from london through locales such as kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia, and canada, to name a few, before ending in new york. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. However, charley is currently brand ambassador for triumph and ewan for moto guzzi. Mitterbauer hktm images ktm motorcycles have a vast range of dirt bike models to choose from. It should come as no surprise that the actor who plays such hardcore characters like john wick and is a cofounder of a motorcycle company, arch motorcycle, would be. Some may argue this is not a viable platform for rtw travel. In two words how much does ktm regret pulling their offer.
Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia. For many the long way down and long way round series, following ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on their round theworld adventure tours, are the reason they started riding adventure motorcycles. Even though the big gss were oversized and heavy, had breakdowns and were difficult to handle when the conditions got rough, many people just want to be like ewan and charlie and latched on to the bmw adventure bandwagon. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Id highly recommend the read if you enjoyed the tv special.
And im not so sure the ktm adventure would have made the type of difference the long way round crew was. Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in. Mcgregor advocated riding bmw motorcycles, while boorman preferred ktm a specialist austrian motocross and offroad bike manufacturer. Ewan and charleys longawaited long way up set for 2019. Long way round is a documentary detailing the 20,000mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend charley boorman over 115 days.
Ewan and charleys long awaited long way up set for 2019. There are two ways to tackle this type of ride light and fast, or heavy and well prepared. But i may well ride to the shops ktm got some publicity in the book aswell, and theyre the bikes the pair wanted to ride. Mar 12, 2017 ktm 1090 adventure ktms adventure bike range can take you around the world if you wish photo credit.
This book of ewan mcgregor and his buddy taking a motorcycle trip from london. Three years later we saw them chasing their shadows again in the long way down. Long way up charley boorman and ewan mcgregor adventure motorcycle. Im sure you are aware of their trip and their book, but just in case you hadnt. London to sydney motorcycle adventure full length youtube.
If ktm treats two celebrities that way, i cant imagine how theyd treat some. With bmw set to reveal the new r1250gs for 2019, the white and. Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in the. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in september of 2015. After their fantastic trip around the world in 2004, recounted to acclaim in long way round, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Riders library motorcycle books ultimate motorcycling. Ewan and charley used the bmw r1150gs adventure for the long way round and the r12000gs adventure for the long way down. If you know someone who loves to travel on two wheels, you may want to consider giving him or her one of these informative and entertaining motorcycle books. Its heavy and expensive, and it doesnt go far before you need to recharge. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining adventure about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. Ktm are undoubtedly one of the leading lights in the adventure motorcycles department, and their 2017 updates to the super adventure line are incredible. Personally i think the whole genre has benefitted from the long way round. The austrian company has long committed to building competitionspec motorcycles for serious riders, and it has been rewarded.
Long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can, which one is better. Oct 15, 2016 london to sydney motorcycle adventure full length. Road racing season is officially in full swing with all the major series first rounds now in the books. Ktm motorcycles off road dirt bike family explained.
After reading the book, long way round, documenting ewan mcgregor. One of my favorite travel books, this is a motorcycle trip around the world by two actors. A good guy to ride motorcycles with, in other words. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Ewan and charley to begin filming long way up soon. It should come as no surprise that the actor who plays such hardcore characters like john wick and is a cofounder of a motorcycle company, arch motorcycle, would be an avid. I have read all of the long way round charlie boorman travel books. With us being back in a motorcycle riding mood, i seem to have developed an obsession with washing the bikes and keeping them looking shiny. The daddy of the ktm family, the 1090 adventure does exactly what it says on the tin. Charley boorman and ewan mcgregors long way round and long way down films are. The pair hit the headlines in 2004 when they started off on their long way round motorcycle adventure, riding east from london to new york. Id watched the long way round on boxset dvd earlier keen to see it after my own euromotorycle adventure in the summer and loved the dvd set as did my wife who isnt that into motorcycles.
Fifteen years ago, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman set off on their around the world motorcycle journey long way round. Home features blog top 10 motorcycle travel and adventure books. The duos adventures have become iconic since then, inspiring countless overland journeys for others. Wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Ktm has changed the way we look at smalldisplacement. Ktm takes motorcycle racing very seriously and its consumer models are all built to win. Shop for long way round and long way down tshirts, dvds, books and posters. Or onward through zimbabwe, botswana and into south africa before exploring the kingdom in the mountains, lesotho. New trip details revealed for the longawaited long way down sequel.
Long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can. Yesterday, i hauled the beast out into the driveway and gave her a good washing. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. The long way round motorcycle question ars technica. Specifically, we like the 1290 super adventure r its a revised machine that comes with so many topoftherange bells, whistles and riding aids, its hard. Motorcycle adventure travel tales is a new dvd series from horizons unlimited. Jan 27, 2018 long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can, which one is better. Nov 05, 2019 ktm motorcycles include the 350sxf motocross bike, 530 exc offroad motorcycle and 690 enduro r.
Find ktm off road motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Ktm motorcycles off road dirt bike family explained the. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. But i dont really like bmw styling, and im not actually going to ride round the world. Motorcycle adventure travelling make life a ride ktm 690 enduro, enduro. The camera follows them as they search for a motorcycle sponsorship. Since then i ve discovered so many great books and videos about traveling. As long as stayinplace orders remain in effect to slow the spread of covid19, dont ride unless its your only option for food, medicine, or emergencies. Ktms noapologies ready to race mantra is essentially true. Ktm off road motorcycles for sale used motorcycles on.
And would they ktm have benefitted if the bikes and promotion succeeded. For many the long way down and long way round series, following ewan. This is a great book i really enjoyed it and couldnt put it down. Long way up is the third major expedition by filmtelevision personalities ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Ktms motocross models come built ready to race photo credit. Funniest bit is at the beginning when they ask ktm if. For the type of riding done in the long way round, i believe the bmw was the best choice, ktm would be a close second and would have been lots easier to ride in those sand sections, third would have been something like the suzuki vstrom. Most commonly known for its offroad motorcycles in recent years the company has expanded production and in 2008 developed a lightweight, street legal, car. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia. Long way round share book recommendations with your. Long way round lwr is a documentary television series, dvd set and book. Imagine they decided to do this and they supply free bikes and support and the bike fails to get them the whole way round.
Jun 19, 2019 fifteen years ago, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman set off on their around the world motorcycle journey long way round. The book and the video series ride in tandem for most of the journey. Nor did they feel they would have any image control in the end. So i started watching the long way round series again. First up, lets look at the long way up trip aboard the harleydavidson livewire. To ask other readers questions about long way round, please sign up. In two words how much does ktm regret pulling their offer from long way round. Aug 23, 2018 the big question is what motorcycles would they take this time. Have your own long way down with me and my good mate billy biketruck next august sept oct and have the ride of a lifetime from cape town to victoria falls via namibia and botswana finishing at the awesome victoria falls hotel.
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