The Long Way Round
Discussion
It's not the first time I've seen it, but for some reason I've found myself completely hooked on the current repeats of The Long Way Round.
Ever since Top Gear went onto 'the best of' TLWR has replaced it as my must see Sunday night TV.
It's even fuelled thoughts of getting a bike license.
Ever since Top Gear went onto 'the best of' TLWR has replaced it as my must see Sunday night TV.
It's even fuelled thoughts of getting a bike license.
Chris71 said:
It's not the first time I've seen it, but for some reason I've found myself completely hooked on the current repeats of The Long Way Round.
Ever since Top Gear went onto 'the best of' TLWR has replaced it as my must see Sunday night TV.
It's even fuelled thoughts of getting a bike license.
Trouble is, if you learn to ride, you'll then have to resist an overwhelming urge to smash the telly whenever you see Ewan/Charlie on a bike.Ever since Top Gear went onto 'the best of' TLWR has replaced it as my must see Sunday night TV.
It's even fuelled thoughts of getting a bike license.
Chris71 said:
It's not the first time I've seen it, but for some reason I've found myself completely hooked on the current repeats of The Long Way Round.
Ever since Top Gear went onto 'the best of' TLWR has replaced it as my must see Sunday night TV.
It's even fuelled thoughts of getting a bike license.
I agree I've been watching this and it is great viewing! I'd love to do an adventure like that (maybe not on a bike though).Ever since Top Gear went onto 'the best of' TLWR has replaced it as my must see Sunday night TV.
It's even fuelled thoughts of getting a bike license.
I'd like to see them do it again but through Asia...
Me too, totally excellent, rough and ready, blisters on hands, crossing dangerous rivers, a real tough trip.
Much better than long way down its okay but a bit wishy washy, what with Ewan wanting his Mrs on the trip.
Jumpers for goal posts
Much better than long way down its okay but a bit wishy washy, what with Ewan wanting his Mrs on the trip.
Jumpers for goal posts
Edited by 69 coupe on Monday 11th August 11:34
briSk said:
we've got it on dvd and have watched it about 7 times! just stop when they get to the end of russia.. because the US bit's an anti-climax.
I thought the US section was rushed, but that's probably because driving on miles of flat tarmac / concrete wasn't quite as interesting as the Road Of Bones etc.Still a cracking show though and the DVD gets frequent outings
thegavster said:
dave_s13 said:
I got a bit sick of the two of em moaning about how hard it was, and that they wanted to cry and go back home to their families etc.
FFS...your getting paid to pi$$ about doing something that some people would give their right arm to have a go at. Stop whinging!
They can be arrogant, sanctimonious FFS...your getting paid to pi$$ about doing something that some people would give their right arm to have a go at. Stop whinging!
s at times.
Neither of you list bikes in you list of vehicles.
having done some particularly hard enduros in the past I can understand their state of mind.
You are far from home, in the middle of nowhere, cold, VERY tired, you make feet of progress every hour and have to repeatedly pick up or dig out a heavy bike every 10 yards or so.
Everything is against when you are at your lowest mental state.
It's fecking hard!!
Paid or not they were probably thinking " why the f
k am I here? is it worth the money?" dave_s13 said:
I got a bit sick of the two of em moaning about how hard it was, and that they wanted to cry and go back home to their families etc.
FFS...your getting paid to pi$$ about doing something that some people would give their right arm to have a go at. Stop whinging!
Don't think they got paid to do it? Must be making a fair bit from royalties now though.FFS...your getting paid to pi$$ about doing something that some people would give their right arm to have a go at. Stop whinging!
BMW coughed up the bikes, Mitsu coughed up the cars. Snap-on coughed up the tools. Think it all had to go back when they were done!
TVR Moneypit said:
bob1179 said:
Awesome programme!
I love the parts from Russia, through Kazakhstan, Mongolia to Magadan. I would love to do a trip like that. I love going to remote parts of the world and watching the programme just makes me want to go back and explore some more.
I love the parts from Russia, through Kazakhstan, Mongolia to Magadan. I would love to do a trip like that. I love going to remote parts of the world and watching the programme just makes me want to go back and explore some more.
Same here.The Mrs keeps on saying how she would like to go back home to China. I hate flying, especially long distance, but would love to just pack the Land Rover up and drive across to Bejing. Reckon it would take a little over a month.
I've been watching some of the Trans Orientale on Eurosport as well, which was St Petersberg to Bejing. Not quite sure how safe it would be to do it on your own though?
dave_s13 said:
I got a bit sick of the two of em moaning about how hard it was, and that they wanted to cry and go back home to their families etc.
Me too... 
I had to put the book down as i just wasn't enjoying it for this very reason.I have been dreaming of travelling around the world by vehicle for as long as i can remember and infact aim to set off in a couple of years after i have finished out here in Australia. I have always been fascinated by reading others' accounts of their travels around the World and so I was gifted a copy of this book but I am afraid to say I just couldn't get on with it. So many people have done such trips and their accounts have been so much more rewarding to live through as a reader/watcher.
I hope they realise how lucky they were to be able to do something like this - i have not read/watched the Africa series either, but again, i hope they were more positive of that, when on the road.
Edited by Buffalo on Monday 11th August 12:13
odyssey2200 said:
thegavster said:
dave_s13 said:
I got a bit sick of the two of em moaning about how hard it was, and that they wanted to cry and go back home to their families etc.
FFS...your getting paid to pi$$ about doing something that some people would give their right arm to have a go at. Stop whinging!
They can be arrogant, sanctimonious FFS...your getting paid to pi$$ about doing something that some people would give their right arm to have a go at. Stop whinging!
s at times.Neither of you list bikes in you list of vehicles.
must pull my finger out.TVR Moneypit said:
I think that it would be suicide to do such a thing as drive across the worlds biggest dessert on your own.
Mousse or trifle? Having seen both Long Way Round and Long Way Down I do agree that the pair can whinge a bit, especially on the second trip.
Yes, they had unparalleled support, but it can't be an easy trip to make, taking into account their experience and having to fit prep. time in with other projects.
At least the series has made people more aware of bikes as a valid form of transport, made them aware that there's life off the beaten track, and maybe inspired some hardcore bikers to plan similar trips.
Hedders said:
odyssey2200 said:
It's fecking hard!!
Paid or not they were probably thinking " why the fk am I here? is it worth the money?"
In Charlie's case it is an easier decision. He is probably quite well minted now though?Paid or not they were probably thinking " why the f
k am I here? is it worth the money?" Did anyone hear know who Charlie was before this series?
He went to say goodbye to his family before the rip, his dad lives in a huuuuge house in Ireland and his Mum lives in the states. Fairley minted it looks like. No idea what he does now apart from living off the royalties.
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