Today were talking about sponsorships, posers, sellouts, and keyboard jockeys and what that means for the adv, overland, and dual sport communities. In 2004 ewan and charley embarked on an epic long way round challenge, to bike 20,000miles, cross 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. London, united kingdom, november 2007 after spending three months travelling the long way down through europe and africa, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman concluded their 15,000 mile adventure in cape town, south africa in august this year. New york, usa, 24 july 2007 riding a motorcycle from northern scotland all the way to south africa may not be the most expedient form of travel. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman travel down to africa in a fascinating new biking adventure. The series aired on sky 1 from 18 october 2004 1 february 2005 and. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down to. Popular videos long way round long way round topic. The long way down television series will air on the bbc during the autumnwinter season of 2007.
Two bmw motorcycles, two best friends and 15,000 miles add up to one epic adventure. Aug 17, 2008 ewan mcgregor long way down posted by mike on august 17, 2008 ewan mcgregor has embarked on his second major motorcycle voyage, since traveling from scotland to new york through europe and asia. It is a followup to 2007s long way down, when the pair rode south from john o groats in scotland through eighteen countries in europe and africa to cape town in south africa. With ewan mcgregor, charley boorman, david alexanian, russ malkin. Long way down an african adventure after their trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Nov 06, 2005 long way round is a documentary series that follows actors and best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman as they travel from london to new york city on the back of motorcycles. Ewan mcgregors best mate adventurer charley boorman. Nov 18, 2015 was ewan mcgregor a sellout with long way round. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one short hop across the bering strait from russia to alaska.
May 01, 2017 ewan mcgregors best mate adventurer charley boorman reveals he nearly lost his leg following gruesome motorbike smash in portugal. However, the long way round is a fabulous dvd containing all 7 episodes together with some intriguing extras. Long way up with ewan mcgregor, charley boorman and a spaniard duration. After the sensational success of long way round ewan mcgregor and charley boorman are now starting off for the adventurous long way down, this time. The duo fronted tv show long way round and long way down. Departing from london on 14th april 2004 the pair travelled through europe, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia, alaska, canada arriving in the usa just over 3 months. The journey started in september and finished on 14 december 2019. Long way round is a documentary series that follows actors and best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman as they travel from london to new york city on the back of motorcycles. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman return for another unforgettable adventure this time riding the long way down. In 2007, the pairs next trip was called long way down, where they rode from scotland to south africa. Sent the mrs on home 5 mins away turned around at the next island, put on my hazards and pulled up alongside him. This 3 disc special edition contains the entire extended 10 part tv series of long way down with an additional 2 hours of episode footage. 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. Ewan gordon mcgregor obe born 31 march 1971 is a scottish actor who has had a lot of success in both mainstream and indie movies.
I came across the motorcycles that ewan mcgregor and. More info for information about the documentary long way round, visit the official website. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman ready for long way down. Ewan mcgregors long way round bmw r1150gs adventure. They travel from the north of scotland, down through europe, into africa. Long way down stars ewan mcgregor and charley boorman are encountering the final stages of their motorcycle ride that culminates in cape town next week. Watch long way round online full episodes of season 1. Cold chain mission in which he travels by motorbike, boat, plane and. Long way round is a documentary television series documenting the journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york on motorcycles they traveled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska and continued by road from there to new york. Review the boys are back on their bikes and taking in the sights from the northern most tip of scotland to the southern most tip of south africa. Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman begin final stint on long.
It is a followup to the long way round of 2004, when the pair rode east from london to new york via eurasia. Wed just got back from appearing on jonathan ross to promote long way round and i was on a high. Watch long way round online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Ewan mcgregors best mate adventurer charley boorman reveals. This acclaimed book by charley boorman is available at in several formats for your ereader. Read free long way down ewan mcgregor long way down ewan mcgregor long way down official trailer two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. He is perhaps best known for playing the lead role in danny boyles trainspotting, his portrayal of obiwan kenobi in the prequel trilogy of star wars. Since the long way episodes, boorman has filmed by any means and extreme frontiers.
Charley boorman and ewan mcgregor reuniting with family members in long way round 2004. And after an inspirational unicef visit to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen. Facing a brand new set of challenges the intrepid pair discover spectacular but unforgiving terrain, rich cultures and unforgettable local characters. Watch long way down online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman ride from john o groats to capetown for unicef.
Despite ewan riding on some gravel in the video, we couldnt image he would ride through the baja desert on a california cruiser. Ewan mcgregors best mate adventurer charley boorman reveals he nearly lost his leg following gruesome motorbike smash in portugal. Also available from december 3 is the 2 disc dvd containing the complete 6 part bbc series and numerous extras including unseen and extended footage, map of route, exclusive photo gallery and much more. He is currently working his way, via his bike, from john o groats in scotland to capetown, south africa. Ewan comes across as a very modest, down to earth person and charlie has a wicked sense of humour. May 09, 2007 the motorcycle journey of a lifetime is back. Another long way for charley boorman and ewan mcgregor. For their mammoth long way down adventure, best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman rode their motorbikes from john ogroats in scotland to cape town in south africa, travelling through 18. Buy long way down digital original by boorman, charley, mcgregor, ewan isbn.
Mcgregor s brother colin joined the motorcycle team during the early stages of the long way down journey, and his father jim also rode on sections of both long way round and long way down. After their trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. The series is well produced and compulsive viewing, even when watching all 7 episodes at one sitting. Jul 26, 2007 long way down stars ewan mcgregor and charley boorman are encountering the final stages of their motorcycle ride that culminates in cape town next week. Created by david alexanian, charley boorman, russ malkin. Some of his best known roles include heroin addict. But for goodwill ambassador ewan mcgregor and unicef supporter charley boorman, it is the trip of a lifetime an adventure which is helping to raise funds and awareness for children. In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down. In 2004 ewan and charley embarked on an epic long way round challenge, to bike 20,000miles, cross. Nov 28, 2007 for their mammoth long way down adventure, best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman rode their motorbikes from john ogroats in scotland to cape town in south africa, travelling through 18. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in. However i decided to keep the america part off of it. Join ewan mcgregor and charley boorman as they embark on a motorcycle expedition of a lifetime, riding 15,000 miles on bmw r 1200 gs adventure motorcycles through 20 countries from scotland to south africa in long way down.
After long way round and long way down, a long way up would be the logical next step, but it would take several months. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman host long way down. Long way down in a nutshell ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Jul 06, 2014 il long way down 2012 1,000 ml bike ride down italy matthew crisp. It is a followup to the long way round of 2004, when the pair rode east from london to new. Follow the long way down as a charity partner of long way down, unicef is helping to raise money for children affected by conflict, poverty and hiv across africa. It also features one hour of new extras, including ewan and charleys the missing face documentary the story of the pairs first trip to africa, unseen and extended footage, enchanced photo gallery and. Long way round documents the adventures of film stars ewan mcgregor trainspotting, moulin rouge, star wars and charley boorman on their 20,000 mile motor bike trip around the world. The route on long way round is from london, uk to newyork, usa.
Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman begin final stint on. Presenter and writer charley boorman has said he and ewan mcgregor always planned to do another series of their travel documentaries. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they. Long lost family s02 e01 there s no easy way to say this part 22. Join actor friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman for a 20,000mile, 115day motorcycle journey across the world from london to new york. 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. Il long way down 2012 1,000 ml bike ride down italy matthew crisp. Long way down in a nutshell ewan mcgregor and charley. After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Ewan mcgregor long way down posted by mike on august 17, 2008 ewan mcgregor has embarked on his second major motorcycle voyage, since traveling from scotland to new york through europe and asia. Joining up with producerdirectors russ malkin and david alexanian and the long way round team, their route took them from john ogroats at the northernmost tip of scotland to cape agulhas on the southernmost tip of south africa. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.
A highly readable and spiritually uplifting book about a dream come true wanderlust touching and memorable. Riding their bmw gs r1200s, they crossed europe, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan and mongolia to ride the road of bones through siberia, over to alaska, through canada, north america and finished in new. Long way down by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman kirkus. Was out on a ride with the mrs early last autumn, on the way home, saw a guy stumbling down the wrong side walking in the same direction as traffic of a busy 60mph single carriageway road. Two best friends set out on a road trip across africa.
Eve mcgregor and ewan mcgregor attend the annual serpentine gallery summer party at the serpentine gallery on june 26, 20 in london, england. Mcgregor appeared in a twopart bbc documentary in april 2012 entitled ewan mcgregor. 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. Oct 27, 2007 ewan mcgregor and charley boorman return for another unforgettable adventure this time riding the long way down. Jun 02, 2008 buy long way down digital original by boorman, charley, mcgregor, ewan isbn. British actors and bosom buddies mcgregor and boorman produced a surprise hit in 2004 with the funloving travelogue long way round 2004, which chronicled the duos adventures as they cruised around the globe on their motorcycles, making friends and delivering wisecracks along the way. Australia has long been a favourite destination for popular bike adventurer charley boorman he lived here for six months a couple of decades ago, prepared for his long way round adventure with ewan mcgregor here and has visited on many occasions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, on which they rode south through 18 countries from john o groats in scotland to cape agulhas. Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down. This project was inspired by theseries of longway down and long way round, which is a documental about the actors ewan mcgregor and charlie borman traveling europe andasia by motorcycle.
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