Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman motorbikes going to glasgow. Ewan mcgregor had to hitch lifts in patagonia after his electric. In this book, fellow film actors and bike enthusiasts ewan mcgregor and charley boorman travel 20. Drawing on over fifty years of enthusiast experience, we have built on that design and improved it for modern engines and parts, and to suit modern lifestyle and driving conditions. Richard hammond of drivetribe and formerly of top gear take his own motorcycle trip as a tribute to ewan and charleys long way round and its hilarious. I have read the second book so was pretty much aware of what format it would be in. Ewan mcgregors new motorcycle adventure hits theatres dirt. Jul 17, 2007 ewan mcgregors wife eve mavrakis has been learning to ride a motorbike at full throttle so she can join her husband on the last leg of his epic, twowheeled journey to south africa.
But be careful, they will definitely make you want to quit your day job. Ask charley boorman long way round motorcycle adventurer. Famous owner 4 of ewan mcgregors motorcycles in england, italy, sport, standard by abhi august 11, 2017 leave a comment it seems that actor ewan mcgregor is thinning out his motorcycle collection a little bit, and dogtown cycles in santa monica has 4 of his bikes up for sale. On long way down, as on the long way round, there will be three bikes in all. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman head the long way up. Ewan mcgregor is the man who, a few years ago, logged more than 16,000 miles on a motorbike trip from london to new york by way of mongolia, mind you, only to oneup the adventure later with a. Ewan gordon mcgregor born 31 march 1971 is a scottish actor who has had a lot of success in both mainstream and indie movies. The book and the video series ride in tandem for most of the journey.
See more ideas about long way round, ewan mcgregor and way down. Long way round is truly the adventure of a lifetime. Its not the r1250gsa, nor the triumph tiger, not even moto guzzi v85tt although ewan mcgregor is a brand ambassador for this bike. Wife to join mcgregor on motorbike adventure uk news. Ewan mcgregor swaps bmw for moto guzzi posted on 9th june, 2015 by mark hinchliffe long way adventurer ewan mcgregor is trading his bmw r 1200 gs adventure for a moto guzzi stelvio and heading from california to the southern tip of chile on his next motorcycle adventure. South american press have already spotted the trucks. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, who put bmw adventure bikes into the american social consciousness, have joined forces yet again to discuss the potential of a long way. That all changed this week when ewan mcgregor appeared on a us chat show and described the experience of travelling the americas on the electric harley davidson. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york city on motorcycles. Dream package iii get three signed copies of the book, three bookmarks, one tshirt choice of design, pack of cards, signed and numbered limited edition lithograph series, seasons of the quilters garden set of all four seasons and three names of your choice listed as supporters in the acknowledgement page in the first edition of dream again. See all books authored by ewan mcgregor, including long way round. From london to new york, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america.
Dream again childrens book by dennis mcgregor kickstarter. Basically what does every time we go for a group ride but on a larger scale, movie star ewan mcgregor and sidekick charley boorman set off with a small film crew westward from london in 2004 on bmws. Mar 01, 2014 ewan and charley travelled 22,345 miles through 18 countries on the r1150gs bikes for 2004s long way round and switched to the r1200gs model for the 19,198 miles of the long way down series. An actor who has appeared in more than thirty films trainspotting, velvet goldmine, moulin rouge, and the second star wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Photo of ewan mcgregor on a vintage ossa motorcycle. Bbc press office ewan mcgregor gets back on bike for bbc two. In 2004, he undertook an international motorcycle trip from london to new york through central europe, ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, siberian russia, and canada, riding a bmw r1150gs. The pair had just completed a threemonths long journey from tierra del fuego, the subject of their latest overland adventure documentary, long way. The actor recalls what it was like to arrive in new york city on the final day of his 19,000mile motorcycle trip around the world. Ewan mcgregor reveals he had to knock on doors and hitch lifts in patagonia after his electric motorbike ran out of battery during long way up filming. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining series about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realizing their dream.
Performance models can offer unheardof torque and acceleration, while commuter specials open the door to emissionsfree, lowmaintenance transport with fuel. Best motorcycle books goodreads meet your next favorite book. Long way round long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from john o groats in scotland through eighteen countries in europe and africa to cape town in south africa. Ewan mcgregor breaks silence on long way up charging.
That bloke from the movies and one half of the duo that made up the long way round down series and long time fan of mcn ewan mcgregor is selling one of his favourite motorcycles at the bonhams. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from. It caught the eye of keen motorcyclist and actor of some note ewan mcgregor on a visit to the indian larry shop, and he bought it on the spot. Film star ewan mcgregor travels around the world by motorcycle with his best friend, actor charley boorman a unique and fascinating traveladventure book.
This book is not just for motorbike lovers or travel buffs,but theres something there for everyone,it was also my first foray into the audio format. The trip formed the basis of a tv series and a bestselling book, both called long way round. Ewan mcgregor on riding motorcycles, directing american. I have a collection of vintage motorcycles, including a. This book was one of the deciding factors in my own long way round excursion.
Dec 30, 2016 the indian larry panhead chopper you see here was built by his garage in 2010 and christened the machine due to its bare aluminium and raw mechanical form. There are two ways to tackle this type of ride light and fast, or heavy and well prepared. Ewan mcgregor, charley boorman and the long way up crew were seen somewhere in central america about a week or 10 days ago. Dec 20, 20 during the trip, mcgregor made an effort to visit numerous unicef programmes en route, and his journey was documented in a television series and a bestselling book, both titled long way round. Long way round audiobook by ewan mcgregor, charley. Ewan mcgregor books list of books by author ewan mcgregor.
Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in the. Ewan mcgregors new motorcycle adventure hits theatres dirt rider magazine. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley. From london to new york via europe, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan. The first british woman to motorcycle around the world.
When ewan and charlie we feel weve gotten to know them so well that were now on a first name basiswhen ewan and charlie did their three months, 20,000 mile. The actors began their 15,000mile 25,000km long way down adventure aboard bmw r 1200 gs motorcycles in scotland on 12 may, and arrived at their destination in south africa on 4 august. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman motorcycle adventure from london to new york gs 1200. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about long way round, ewan mcgregor and motorcycle travel. Motorbikewriter predicted the swap and the central american part of the tour after the above video was released on may 28.
May 16, 2005 as they travelled they documented their trip, taking photographs, and writing diaries by the campfire. Ewan mcgregor swaps bmw for moto guzzi motorbike writer. It seems that the long way up, a ride through the americas will feature two electric roadsters harleydavidson livewire, a motorcycle that is soon to be launched in the usa and some european markets. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. May 16, 2005 buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. Ewan mcgregor to embark on motorbike road trip with moto guzzi. Mcgregor racing is in the ochill hills above milnathort, with some stunning views. When ted simon rode 64,000 miles round the world on his 500c triumph tiger, he inspired thousands of motorcyclists to begin their own adventures, including ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, who chronicled their travels in long way round.
Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from john o groats in scotland through eighteen countries in europe and africa to cape town in south africa. Ewan mcgregor escapes injury after motorcycle collision. The entourage travelled nearly 19,000 miles, as much of it on the bikes as possible, before making it to new york three months later. Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, long way round documents the adventures of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on their extraordinary journey around the world. In 2007, the pairs next trip was called long way down.
Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating. During the long way down, mcgregor visited the motor guzzi headquarters in mandello del lario, having already developed relations with the company following appearing in a guzzi commercial back in 20. Long way round book and series delighted me to no end. Harleydavidson livewire electric motorcycles complete. The scottish actor owns dozensincluding a 1956 sunbeam s7, an indian larry chopper, and one of the.
Mar 01, 2009 for the type of riding done in the long way round, i believe the bmw was the best choice, ktm would be a close second and would have been lots easier to ride in those sand sections, third would have been something like the suzuki vstrom. Exhaustion, injury and accidents tested their strength. Ewan and charleys first journey, long way round, was broadcast on sky. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining adventure about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. The work of the road team and london hq team made the trips, documentaries, books and dvds possible. In 2004 ewan mcgregor and charley boorman embarked on an epic challenge, to motorcycle 20, 000miles, cross 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. A good example of this, and a choice of a lot of long distance riders is the bmw r1200gs. After reading the book, long way round, documenting ewan mcgregor and charlie bormans global circumnavigation, we here at corporate canyonchasers the wife and i decided that we really wanted to see the television program. Or even better, visit the site to help support unicef and other charities supported by the team mcgregor and boorman were inspired by motorcyclist ted simons book jupiters. Dec 31, 20 the tandragee 100 has been run on the same course since its inception in 1958.
Hes always said the problem with a third long way adventure is finding a longenough gap in his longtime friends busy film schedule to slip in a trip. It is a followup to the long way round of 2004, when the pair rode east from london to new york via eurasia and north america. Charley boorman was born in england, grew up in ireland, and currently lives in london with his family. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A few weeks ago, the drive brought you spy shots that seemingly connected actors ewan mcgregor and charley boormanlifelong friends whove ridden motorcycles around the world together in. Long way round book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. A lot went into planning the two epic motorcycles journeys and even more to turn ewan and charleys dream trip into a tv documentary.
They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. Their journey across the globe for long way round enabled ewan mcgregor and charley boorman to raise over. From bmw its been a long and gruelling journey, but best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman have finally completed their mission. Film star ewan mcgregor travels around the world by motorcycle with his best friend, actor charley boorman a unique and fascinating. Mcgregor ready for 25,000mile ride mcn motorcycle news. This book of ewan mcgregor and his buddy taking a motorcycle trip from london. To ask other readers questions about long way round, please sign up. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage charts, and dozens of photographs, this is a freewheeling, fully charged, and uproariously entertaining book about two worldfamous individuals who chose. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa, and more on. Mar 31, 2004 long way round, produced by david alexanian of elixir films and russ malkin of image wizard tv, is scheduled to be aired this autumn. Books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related.
Ewan mcgregor and his wingman, brit tv personality charley boorman, have reportedly begun production of the third entry in their popular long way motorcycle. No matter how good it is i will always carry a special place in my heart for long way round. Long way round ewan mcgregor and charley boorman partake on a motorcycle trip around the world. Aug 29, 2012 scottishborn actor ewan mcgregor is famous for his roles in mainstream movies like obiwan kenobi in the star wars prequel trilogy 19992005. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa by charley boorman and ewan mcgregor 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The long way round motorcycle question ars technica openforum. Sep 07, 2016 ewan mcgregor hasnt ridden a motorcycle in weeks. The pair hit the headlines in 2004 when they started off on their long way round motorcycle adventure, riding east from london to new york. Both long way round and long way down were also turned into television documentaries that are now available on dvd go to the official long way round website to learn more, to read their blog, and to buy a tshirt. Long way down ewan and charlie take a adventure motorcycle trip. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman took these bikes around the world in two documentaries called long way round and long way down. Ewan mcgregor charley boorman david alexanian russ malkin. Aug 10, 2007 the two who recently completed their latest riding documentary, long way down the adventure which took them from john ogrants to cape town in south africa, announced plans for another trip. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia.
Dec 19, 2006 ewan mcgregor and his third televised motorcycle trip. Colin chapmans 1957 lotus 7 was a classic of automotive design for its light weight and superb handling. John mcgregor in new york ny 19 records found whitepages. Famous owner 4 of ewan mcgregors motorcycles bikeurious. But that first long trip in 2007 and the major satisfaction experienced by racking up 2800 miles on the clock of my modern classic motorcycle was unsurpassed. Long way round chasing shadows across the world from london to new york, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining travel book about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. Click here for more details and further updates on the duos. Founding member of the bike shed and long way round motorcycle adventurer.
I enjoyed watching this series a long time ago but in the book, charley and ewan. Ewan mcgregor and his third televised motorcycle trip top speed. It is speculated that ktm knew the 990 adventure i think that was the model they wanted would fail, as it had just. Long way round ewan mcgregor paperback 9780751536805. Chasing shadows across the world by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Once i did the programme long way round i got away from speed bikes and into old bikes. Chasing shadows across the world, and long way down. The site of the officesgarage for the preparation of actor.
After long way round and long way down, a long way up would be the logical next step, but it would take several months. He lives in london with his wife and two daughters. In 2007, the actor reunited with his long way round friends for another motorcycling trip, this time embarking on an equally gruelling journey from john. But did you know that he is also a big motorcycling enthusiast. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman are planning long way up. The two friends travel through many places, such places as siberia, kazakhstan, mongolia, and alaska, before finally ending the journey in new york.
Long way down and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. In april 2004 mcgregor and his long time friend and biking buddy charley boorman set off to ride from london to new york for a tv series, long way round. Richard hammond pays hilarious tribute to long way round. Long way adventurer ewan mcgregor is trading his bmw r 1200 gs adventure for a moto guzzi stelvio and heading from california to the southern tip of chile on his next motorcycle adventure. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. Moto guzzi has since launched their own stelvio adventure bike to rival the bmw model mcgregor and boorman rode on their journeys. We found 19 records for john mcgregor in buffalo, johnstown and 20 other cities in new york. The bmw r1150gsar1200gsa are know for their reliability despite their weight.
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