Id love to the do Simpson Desert. Can you put a screen on it? The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013 for his outstanding contributions to the world of dramatics and his charity work. For me, off-road riding is one of the purest forms of riding and I particularly like sand. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! Husqvarna announces Norden 901 Expedition for 2023, New Tnr 700 versions for 2023 announced by Yamaha, Ride this incredible route through the Lake District, Discover the best motorcycle routes in Northern Spain, See Charleys Long Way Round BMW R 1150 GSA on your next ride-out, The first trailer for Long Way Up is here, Long Way Up: Ewan reveals the challenges of riding an electric bike, Watch: Riding on the frontlines in war-torn Iraq, Charley Boorman tweet sparks new TV series excitement. New book 'Atlas of Extinct Countries' explores the places that fell off the map. The video series was a hit both with riders and non-riders (celebrity helps) and it resulted in a well-received 2008 sequel, Long Way Down, which saw the pair ride from their homes in England to Cape Town on the southern tip of Africa. As the only spare had been fitted to McGregor's bike, von Planta rode in a support vehicle while his bike was sent ahead for repair. When I was getting a little bit better, and Ewan came to London to stay with me we started chatting about that third trip that we really wanted to do. YouTube channel where he posts videos on motorbikes. So, why has it taken more than a decade for the pair to reunite for a motorcycle adventure? Africa gets a really bad rub as a dangerous place, usually by people who havent been. But it was fun and everyone was very fun and very respectful and it was nice. They took the Channel Tunnel to France and rode south to Italy. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. But now Im ok and starting to do some dirt riding again so Im super excited for our two trips there later this year. You've got apps that let you know as soon as you get three-quarters empty, you just hit a button and it takes you to an EV charger you can fast-charge easily. Previous iterations of the episodic documentary series were Long Way Round, an eastward journey from London to New York City in 2004, and Long Way Down, a southward odyssey from John o Groats in Scotland to Cape Town in South Africa, in 2007. That's very confidence-inspiring riding the canyons on an electric bike, as we both found out here riding in LA. Ewan went on to talk of how it wasn't until Charley had a motorcycle accident in 2016 that he and Charley settled their differences. Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor spat: Charley nearly lost his leg after his motorbike accident in 2016. (Image: GETTY ) I consent to allow Adventure Bike Rider to collect my contact information (required), Charley Boorman confirms the Long Way Up will take place within months. The shock absorbers bore the brunt, with both McGregor's and von Planta's bikes suffering broken springs. The wheels were spinning forward, but we were shooting backwards towards a cliff. The second installment in the series, 'Long Way Down' was shot in the year 2007. Let me just say that this trip exceeded every one of my expectations. Or if you live in Europe, pop over to Morocco for some of the best off-road riding. Im not a big fan of regrets. All these vehicles are all frontier tech and you both seemed pretty damn worried during the first couple of episodes. Boorman, who hit the road with Ewan McGregor in the Long Way Down and the Long Way Round, was left in a wheelchair after a horrific crash in Portugal in February last year. Probably if theres a villain to be named in this epic saga, it is the search for power to keep both e-bikes and vehicles properly charged between stops. (Charley crashed on a Triumph launch in Spain a couple of years ago.). Couldnt think dont do it. They last about four days each and we will do them over long weekends. It felt like my whole body had been jarred. We'd sort of slightly drifted apart just because Id moved to America, Charley was very busy and whenever I was in Britain, he seemed to be away on one of his bike trips and making another show and I kept missing him. Take a LiveWire around your city and youll just have such a laugh. He was last seen starring as Obi Wan Kenobi in Disney+ original series Obi Wan Kenobi in 2022. lovely story.. and Charile is an awesome guy! In 2019, Ewan and Charlie reunited 12 years after 'Long Way Down', this time hoping to journey from the city of Ushuaia at the southernmost tip of South America to Los Angeles, U.S.A; a journey of over 13,000-miles. I have earphones in them and I can listen to podcasts and books. Billy Ward. 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Talking about the sights along the way, and what really stood out for them on this particular journey, McGregor sites the landscape of the Atacama Desert in Chile as spectacular, and he goes on to talk about getting to see Machu Picchu. Its to do with the freedom you have.. I've crashed a lot in the past. It is a follow-up to the Long Way Round of 2004, when the pair rode east from London to New York via Eurasia and North America. Id love to ride with (princes) Harry and William. Its what we've left that behind for other people to use, which is cool. How the Rivian pickups are involved is unclear, but they would certainly jibe nicely with the EV theme of the new show. Co-director of photography Jimmy Simak also acted as music supervisor and soundtrack producer for the series. The result is my recent book the Long Way Back. I found Africa's landscapes stunning to the eye, it's people vibrant and welcoming, it's food diverse and exotic, and it's history fascinating and complex. You can plug the bike in and it's going to give you more than 100 miles in town and you just have a go. Thankfully because of Charley's accident, that meant he was housebound for some time, so whenever I was in London, that meant I was able to see him. As with their previous trip, and Boorman's Race to Dakar, Russ Malkin's company Big Earth produced the series. News updates will happen by Twitter, through @biketruck his long-time friend Billy Ward. Sponsors, including Triumph, kept him afloat, but as well as pain and frustration, he faced crashing boredom. They put in these charges all the way down our route with our partners at Enel. See our review policies for more information. However, the pair undertook the journey on fully electric motorcycles, something which had never been done before. Initially, they wanted to undertake the journey on KTM motorcycles, but the Austrian company refused to provide them with their motorbikes, fearing that they'd fail the trip. The answer was the pair drifted apart over the past decade and its only thanks to two broken legs and a barbecue that they reunited for their latest adventure, You could just keep riding your bike not knowing where you're going on forever and If it wasn't for the people that you love at home, that would be an interesting way of life. We looked to the back of their car and there was this young guy smiling at us with a gun in his hand and he was pointing it at us. Actors, best friends, and lifelong motorbike enthusiasts Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are perhaps best known in the automotive community for their 'Long Way' series all 3 of which you can watch on Apple TV+ of long-distance motorbike trips across various continents. Great story. I remember being petrified. Obi-Wan Kenobi was right, you know: That is a major twist. Traversing through cities, mountains, deserts, and snow, they documented their trips using special helmet cameras whilst riding their bikes, had a cameraman ride on his own bike accompany them, and had a production crew that provided them with additional support and rendezvoused with them at border crossings. He was in a wheelchair for a while before recuperating and getting back on the motorbike. Ewans always had a loose relationship with Moto Guzzi (hes currently an ambassador) so theres no conflict there. Charley, besides being an avid motorcycle enthusiast, is an actor, TV presenter, and travel writer. Series 6, Episode 4. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. In the DVD extras, while preparing the bikes for cargo, Ewan McGregor refers to a possible future trip in South America, perhaps called Long Way Up. The TV journeyman and professional biker tells Hannah Stephenson about some of his most hair-raising moments, Horror crash: Charley is back on his bike after a horror smash last year. Last year, he was involved in a horrific accident in Portugal, in which he nearly lost his leg, when he was clipped on his motorbike by a car and ended up slamming into a wall. When I broke my legs badly I sat there for a little while and thought what if Id just left the hotel a little later But the reality is that its happened and there is nothing you can do. If I'm at work or I'm sitting there between takes, or I am sitting in my trailer or whatever, I find myself daydreaming about a ribbon of road coming at me from somewhere.