I just got notice of this television show on motorcycle travel – Trippin’ On Two Wheels – with episodes on Sicily and Scotland, with Spain and Quebec coming up. From the previews it looks like the emphasis is on riding fast and picking up women. If you’ve seen it, let me know what you think. Here’s their official blurb:
Trippin’ on Two Wheels is a fast-paced series of four,
60-minute specials on Speed Channel about riding in exotic locations,
and a father introducing his son to the exciting world of motorcycling.
The programs follow television personality, Dennis Gage, his teenage
son, Sam, and motorcycle photojournalist, Neale Bayly, as they ride the
latest motorcycles through exotic locations around the world. The
series also chronicles Sam’s coming of age from a mere passenger on the
back of his dad’s bike to riding world-class machines of his own; all
as his proud but anxious father looks on.
The four-day missions are very loosely structured, and unforeseen
circumstances provide some intense moments for the intrepid riders. The
episodes were shot in Scotland, Sicily, Spain and Quebec. The routes
taken focus on back roads and out-of-the-way places rather than typical
tourist destinations.
The 2nd installment of this light weight production is supposed to be a coming-of-age story about a son and his dad, and another guy who zip around Sicily on 3 brand-new Moto Guzzis, with no major mishaps. Bor-ing. Other than the gorgeous scenery, there’s not much to recommend it.
Carla, it occurred to me that you would be a natural for this genre, what with your looks, wit, and sense of adventure. You said you don’t watch TV, but I think you would like the Travel Channel, and you could get some ideas for your own show. Try “No Reservations” on Monday nights. The host, Anthony Bourdain, is well-read and irreverent.
T.C. needs a female host who is not an airhead. We would love to see you on the tube someday, but then us ordinary guys could no longer just sit and chat with you at the shows; you’d be too busy signing books, posters, and getting your picture taken.