The Wonders Of New Zealand by motorcycle

I can understand why New Zealand by motorcycle is a bucket list destination.
Join me in this multi episode series as I tour the incredible South Island on a Harley-Davidson Road Glide. I’d say “what happens on tour stays on tour”… But not with me

3000 miles around New Zealand’s beautiful South Island with my best friend Emma Wolstenholme, the epic organisation of Tour1 Gary France, and amazing group of Harley-Davidson riders. From the scenery to the roads, the landscapes to the hotels, it’s been incredible. It’s been a wild adventure with landslides, extreme weather, seals and flat track, to gondolas and unicorns.

When things go wrong… that’s when the real adventure starts right?! New Zealand was facing some extreme weather resulting in multiple landslides, power lines down and totally cut off roads, so we ended up stranded on the north west coastline, penned in by nature’s disruptions. Thankfully Tour1 sorted new hotels for the group and eventually, 24 hours later we got back on track taking an alternative route around the island. The rain and flooding was mental. 400mm in just a day!

More information on Tour1: https://www.tour1.com/

Make sure you check out all the videos in the series:

Part 1: When your breath gets taken away but you’re not even racing The wonders of New Zealand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J94WFpjBJ9A&t=276s

Road Glide Review:

Part 2: Girls on tour… New Zealand and why it’s a bucket list motorcycle destination

Why I like Group Tours:

Part 3: Burt Munro, lake dips, Lindis pass and so much more – the final leg in New Zealand

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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Review

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Review

I think it’s safe to say the Road Glide has become my favourite Harley-Davidson.

With the world to explore finding the right touring bike can be a challenge, so in this review video I’ll share my experience riding the Harley-Davidson Road Glide around New Zealand with Tour1. The organised tour took us on several thousand kilometres of road through the wonders of the South Island in both the pouring rain and glorious sunshine.

I’ve ridden many other Harley’s before and have a Street Bob 2015 in my own garage… but I think it’s safe to say the Road Glide, especially in this light popping red paint, has become my favourite Harley-Davidson.

From its poised stance with the shark fairing, to it’s amble power, insanely comfortable seating position, pillion comfort and great touring features, the Road Glide has won me over.

Check out the video below for more details, including hearing the sound of the Milwaukee engine.

This video is part of a multi episode series of my Tour1 New Zealand Harley Road Glide adventure so make sure you check out the other videos in the series: