I just got the DVD series of both "The Long Way Round" and "The Long Way Down" in the mail the other day (Merry Christmas to me
) I just got done watching episode 5 of TLWR. They didn't plan things well; (even though they started plans long before and even had a special office to do it in.)
They didn't get a 3rd rider to do vids following/approaching etc. until after they started the trip because he didn't pass the test to get a motorcycle license.
And they only got BMW to sponsor them because KLR backed out thinking they wouldn't make it. And they would NOT have made it without all the help from the support crew.
The bikes were too big, heavy and over loaded. And the riders not experienced enough with them.
It is educational though in the way NOT to do a multi-country ride. They did encounter some hardships, but it seems largely of their own doing. Still entertaining though.
Gotta make some popcorn and watch some more.