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Title: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: bad Chad on June 20, 2019, 09:45:19 PM
Charlie Borman has confirmed the Long Way Up.
Motorcycle of choice yet to be announced. 
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: Numbercruncher on June 20, 2019, 09:50:59 PM
I hope bike choice isn't based on which manufacturer pays them the most money.  The riders should pick and pay for their own bike to be as real as the rest of us.

NC
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: SED on June 20, 2019, 10:42:23 PM
I hope bike choice isn't based on which manufacturer pays them the most money.  The riders should pick and pay for their own bike to be as real as the rest of us.

NC

McGregor McGuzzi and Borman KTM?   :evil:
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: redhawk47 on June 20, 2019, 10:47:40 PM
Last I heard was that Charlie Boorman was a spokesman for Triumph.

Dan
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: bad Chad on June 21, 2019, 09:15:30 AM
Yes Borman has been working with Triumph, he seems a fan of the brand, can’t blame him for that. And we know Ewan is a real Guzzista. It would be big fun and a smart move by Piaggo to at least have one bike be the TT.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: not-fishing on June 21, 2019, 09:17:54 AM
A V85 TT and a Triumph Tiger 800 X-whatever would be good.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: Archangel on June 21, 2019, 09:29:45 AM
A V85 TT and a Triumph Tiger 800 X-whatever would be good.


Absolutely! They need to ride the bikes they represent. If they choose not to ride a Triumph and a Guzzi they are basically slamming the brands they are spokesman for. Pretty sure Ewan doesn't need the money from a high bidder situation.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: Seventy One on June 21, 2019, 10:38:38 AM
Mixed feelings on this. Maybe I'll watch it. 

I just wish films like 'Mondo Enduro', 'Terra Circa' and 'One Crazy Ride' got the same attention.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: rocker59 on June 21, 2019, 11:17:14 AM
I hope bike choice isn't based on which manufacturer pays them the most money.  T

NC

Rumour has it that Royal Enfield and its Himalayan are current top bidders for the infomercial.    :evil:

Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: Bud on June 21, 2019, 06:49:44 PM
     I know McGregor is the Guzzista but he just seems like it's all for the show. I think Borman is the real thing, just totally enjoying getting paid to do what he loves.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: LowRyter on June 21, 2019, 07:45:43 PM
Vespa.

You heard it here first.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: rocker59 on June 21, 2019, 09:58:12 PM
     I know McGregor is the Guzzista but he just seems like it's all for the show. I think Borman is the real thing, just totally enjoying getting paid to do what he loves.


I don't know, man.  I've got an old issue of "BIKE" magazine from 20+ years ago featuring an interview with Ewan, with pictures of him riding his modified 850 LeMans.  He's a real-deal Guzzista, and I'm glad we've got him.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: Knuckle Dragger on June 22, 2019, 01:41:12 AM
Vespa.

You heard it here first.

Not as insane as it sounds.  Met a pair of masochistic Vespa riding Italian madmen near Copenhagen (Roskilde festival) in '84, hell-bent on a Summer return road-trip Napoli-Nordkapp-Napoli.  That's quite some mileage.  Mind you, haven't heard from them since!
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: LBC Tenni on June 22, 2019, 02:04:47 AM
I’m really looking forward to watching their new adventure. Good riders having fun and doing some philanthropy along the way. Pretty cool in my book.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: stephenm on June 22, 2019, 08:36:08 AM
     I know McGregor is the Guzzista but he just seems like it's all for the show. I think Borman is the real thing, just totally enjoying getting paid to do what he loves.

Ewan bought his first Guzzi over 20 years ago, owns 10, and works on his own bikes.

Stephen
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: bad Chad on June 22, 2019, 09:14:18 AM
I recall Luap saying Ewan is a registered member of this forum.
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: Huzo on June 22, 2019, 10:31:41 AM
The bloke I’m seeing tomorrow in South London sold him his new Guzzies.
Ewan was a regular visitor to Corsa Italiana and was happy to fetch and carry for all and sundry apparently. Seems he’s ok for a star...
Title: Re: The Long Way Up, confirmed!
Post by: LowRyter on June 22, 2019, 04:29:03 PM
He's heck of a good actor too.    :thumb: