The series could be so much better. Rather than focusing on the girlie emotional aspects – I recall an extended closeup sequence of Boorman’s mug and him going on about a zit on his forehead (he’s always up against and worrying about something) – they should show more about the country its people and the actual ride itself – I’d even suggest the bikes too but maybe that would put off too many potential ad watchers!

One could be forgiven for questioning whether or not they actually rode the entire distance? Some stunt riders get the bikes dirty, Chas n Ewan trawl a few pubs in their leathers, then next morning shoot some vid of them on their bikes in various locations. Cheap and easy.

Compared to the metaljockey’s written narrative and pics, Long way Down and its predecessors are pure soap. Pity.

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