Long Way Up on Apple TV+

First 3 parts of the series now available on Apple TV+. If you've seen the Long Way Round and the Long Way Down you will know the format, this time its from the southern tip of South America to LA, c. 13,000 miles. The twist is Ewan and Charlie are doing it on electric Harleys and 2 of the support trucks are electric Rivians (US pick up trucks) - all the same crew as before).

The format is tried and tested (if you didn't like the previous semi planned crisis type approach, the walking Belstaff models etc. you won't like this) but the use of technology and the challenges it presents is interesting and both Ewan and Charlie are that bit older, and in Charlies case a bit body broken. Haven't noticed any gratuitous watch shots yet but plenty of time for that.

Its a pleasant distraction when sat on a bike in the gym for 40 minutes :)

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Originally Posted by tintin

First 3 parts of the series now available on Apple TV+. If you've seen the Long Way Round and the Long Way Down you will know the format, this time its from the southern tip of South America to LA, c. 13,000 miles. The twist is Ewan and Charlie are doing it on electric Harleys and 2 of the support trucks are electric Rivians (US pick up trucks) - all the same crew as before).

The format is tried and tested (if you didn't like the previous semi planned crisis type approach, the walking Belstaff models etc. you won't like this) but the use of technology and the challenges it presents is interesting and both Ewan and Charlie are that bit older, and in Charlies case a bit body broken. Haven't noticed any gratuitous watch shots yet but plenty of time for that.

Its a pleasant distraction when sat on a bike in the gym for 40 minutes :)

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Im never going to see it.

Started this last night - I like it

Anyway to get Apple TV free just to watch this? e.g. Free trial. Already have Netflix, Amazon, Sky and Disney+ so dont' need another subscription, plenty of content yet to watch on all those.

EDIT: 7 day free trial in UK then £4.99 a month. Might sign up for 7 days to watch this, loved the previous series.

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Originally Posted by ViperStripes

Anyway to get Apple TV free just to watch this? e.g. Free trial. Already have Netflix, Amazon, Sky and Disney+ so dont' need another subscription, plenty of content yet to watch on all those.

EDIT: 7 day free trial in UK then £4.99 a month. Might sign up for 7 days to watch this, loved the previous series.

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I didn't realise thatw we even had Apple TV as a family until I saw this coming along. Apparently you get 12 months free with any new Apple device.....would add yet another subscription other wise.

I've only watched the first one so far and it is very familiar if you've seen the others.

I actually owe the series a lot as it was following the first one (LWR) that I took the plunge an moved from a lifelong scooter rider (read old mod) onto big bikes. Maybe an R1200GS was a step too far for my first bike, but I quickly learned.

Anyway, back on topic.......I find it watchable for the camaraderie as much as the bikes and travel etc. Better than a lot of other TV on these days.

I don’t have an Apple TV but loved the first series and hope to see this one at one point. David Beckham’s ‘Into The Unknown’ was also very good.

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Haven't noticed any gratuitous watch shots yet but plenty of time for that.
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They’ll be wearing Bremonts.

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Originally Posted by dougair

They’ll be wearing Bremonts.

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As do I, along with my Belstaff jackets so its all good :)

A bit contrived in places but nice to see the team back together and it's our old stomping ground so we're enjoying watching it as a family.

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As do I, along with my Belstaff jackets so its all good :)

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If the jacket is XXL and the shoes are size 7 brogues you win TZ bingo. Come and collect your free MX5.

I watched the first 3 episodes last night, I enjoyed it, mainly for the scenery and that I've traveled around that part of South America, it should be a good adventure to follow if a little contrived by the editing process.

I have an iPad Pro which came with a free trial of Apple TV. Anyway I can play it through my tv so I can watch it with my wife?

Thanks,
Tom

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Originally Posted by tommyboy

I have an iPad Pro which came with a free trial of Apple TV. Anyway I can play it through my tv so I can watch it with my wife?

Thanks,
Tom

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I think only by buying the Apple TV box. Can get old lines online, doesn't have to be the latest and greatest. Mine is about 6 years old and works with Apple TV+.

Two coined up blokes ride up the Americas on leccy bikes with camera crew, techs, body guards, guides, doctors, and unlimited financial support? What could possibly go wrong?....Nothing I recon.
Give me Bake Off any day.

They should have read this beforehand to get an idea about riding up that continent.....amazing book with a real insight of how hard it actually is to do it without all the bollocks.

https://highwaylass.files.wordpress....6436000879.jpg

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Originally Posted by tommyboy

I have an iPad Pro which came with a free trial of Apple TV. Anyway I can play it through my tv so I can watch it with my wife?

Thanks,
Tom

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I use a lightning to HDMI adaptor and plug that into a spare HDMI socket on the tv.

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Originally Posted by wileeeeeey

I think only by buying the Apple TV box. Can get old lines online, doesn't have to be the latest and greatest. Mine is about 6 years old and works with Apple TV+.

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Thanks wileeeeeey, not sure I will bother adding yet another box tbh especially as it doesn’t seem there is much else on Apple TV I would watch.

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Originally Posted by Tooks

I use a lightning to HDMI adaptor and plug that into a spare HDMI socket on the tv.

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Ah that might work if a usb c to hdmi is cheap, off to amazon I go!

With 2 support trucks!? Might as well just jump in the trucks and do it.

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Originally Posted by Maris

With 2 support trucks!? Might as well just jump in the trucks and do it.

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Agree Maris 100%.
Anyone seriously think they didn't jump in the trucks over some of the tricky stuff...?
Why, that'd even be a bit like cheating wouldn't it?
Can't for a minute imagine they'd do that!
NooOOoooOooooooo Sir-eeeeee.......'s a documentary.....always truthful...lol

I’m enjoying it so far. Great scenery and an interesting take on the genre with the electric bikes. I don’t really care if they have tons of support, it’s no different to Top Gear, The Grand Tour etc. - just entertainment.

Didn’t Boorman enter the Dakar? Presumably he can ride a bit.

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Agree Maris 100%.
Anyone seriously think they didn't jump in the trucks over some of the tricky stuff...?
Why, that'd even be a bit like cheating wouldn't it?
Can't for a minute imagine they'd do that!
NooOOoooOooooooo Sir-eeeeee.......'s a documentary.....always truthful...lol

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Does anyone care? It’s a bit of light entertainment.

I’ll start watching it when I've finished watching the truly brilliant Ted Lasso.

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Originally Posted by Tifa

Agree Maris 100%.
Anyone seriously think they didn't jump in the trucks over some of the tricky stuff...?
Why, that'd even be a bit like cheating wouldn't it?
Can't for a minute imagine they'd do that!
NooOOoooOooooooo Sir-eeeeee.......'s a documentary.....always truthful...lol

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And the trucks are the first two EV Rivian pre production prototypes ever built and were the only two running Rivian pickups when the show was filmed. There's a lot of interesting footage in the first couple of episodes about how they and Harley cobbled together the vehicles (and installed a charging network on the route) for the whole shebang.

It's an entertainment show not a survival guide, and I for one am finding it quite entertaining!

I was all set to hate it and lay into them.

but I enjoyed it,the first episode is free on my apple TV so now I have taken the trial to binge watch the rest.

They have achieved something here.