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World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding Scotland: Starting at John O'Groats, the first part of the ride takes in the history, landscapes and the rain of Scotland. Henry revels in the quietest roads in the UK. (S9 Ep1)Tue, Jan 15, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesReturn to Sarajevo: With the Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer soldiering on, Henry has time to reflect on his experience of working as a war cameraman during the siege of Sarajevo. (S15 Ep4)Tue, Jan 15, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding US Highway 1: If there is one route that means riding the American dream in one easy, week-long, accessible package, it has to be Highway 1. (S1 Ep1)Mon, Jan 14, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesAustralia Part 2: Henry Cole heads out from Apollo Bay to ride up towards Adelaide on one of the greatest roads in the world, The Great Ocean Road. (S8 Ep2)Fri, Jan 11, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesCroatian Island Hopping Extravaganza: With the Metisse running smoothly and the sun shining, it's plain sailing for Henry Cole as he takes on Croatias Dalmatian Coast. (S15 Ep2)Fri, Jan 11, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesAustralia, Part 1: Henry Cole climbs aboard his Harley Davidson Street Glide to brave the Friday night Sydney rush-hour traffic and head 520 miles to Melbourne. (S8 Ep1)Thu, Jan 10, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesThe Start of the Balkans Adventure: Henry Cole takes his Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer on the ride of a lifetime from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Sofia, Bulgaria. (S15 Ep1)Thu, Jan 10, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesNew Zealand, Part 2: Henry Cole continues to ride his Harley Davidson through the South Island. His route takes him through primeval forests and west coast towns like Greymouth. (S7 Ep2)Wed, Jan 9, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Matjiesfontein to Cape Town: The end is near for Henry Cole's South African adventure after three difficult weeks on the road. (S12 Ep5)Wed, Jan 9, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesNew Zealand, Part 1: Starting in Auckland on the North Island, Henry Cole sets off on two wheels but soon takes to air and sea to see more of New Zealand's breathtaking scenery. (S7 Ep1)Tue, Jan 8, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Loeriesfontein to Matjiesfontein: Rejoin Henry Cole, who has so far blown up two motorbikes on his way from Johannesburg to Loeriesfontein. (S12 Ep4)Tue, Jan 8, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRoute 66 Revisited Part 3: Henry Cole finds that on his 2,500-mile ride along Route 66, he may have saved the best for last as he passes through New Mexico, Arizona and California. (S5 Ep3)Mon, Jan 7, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Kuruman to Loerisfontein: Kuruman, on the fringes of the Kalahari desert, could be Henry Cole's final resting place - only 750 miles into this 3,000-mile adventure. (S12 Ep3)Mon, Jan 7, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRoute 66 Revisited, Part 2: Motorcycle-mad Henry Cole continues his ride on Route 66 through Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. (S5 Ep2)Fri, Jan 4, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Johannesburg West to the Kalahari Deserts: After what seems an eternity of waiting, Henry Cole embarks on his 3,000-mile ride to Cape Town. (S12 Ep2)Fri, Jan 4, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRoute 66 Revisited, Part 1: Starting out from Chicago on his American Chopper, Henry makes his way through the first three states on Route 66: Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. (S5 Ep1)Thu, Jan 3, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Part 1: Henry Cole is back, riding one of the most exciting routes in the world - a 3000-mile ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town. (S12 Ep1)Thu, Jan 3, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding the American Dream: After covering over 25,000 miles of the US on his hog, Henry takes time out to reflect on his amazing American adventures, revealing new footage. (S4 Ep2)Wed, Jan 2, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesScandinavia, Part 2: At last Henry leaves Norway but, before he does, he pops into Hell, a small village just outside Trondheim. (S10 Ep2)Wed, Jan 2, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesGermany: Henry Cole tours Germany, home of Europe's most enthusiastic bikers, to swap tales of life on the road and sample some German tarmac. (S3 Ep1)Fri, Dec 21, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding England: Henry has the chance to visit some of the most scenic parts of the UK with stop offs in The Lake District, The Pennines and The Cotswolds, finishing in Cornwall. (S9 Ep2)Fri, Dec 21, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesCotswolds: Having spent years travelling the world in search of great motorcycle rides, Henry wants to prove that often there are amazing things to see and do right under our noses. (S16 Ep5)Thu, Dec 20, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding Scotland: Starting at John O'Groats, the first part of the ride takes in the history, landscapes and the rain of Scotland. Henry revels in the quietest roads in the UK. (S9 Ep1)Thu, Dec 20, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesIreland: The Emerald Isle doesn't disappoint as Henry rides one of the most famous bikes of the last year: Triumph's brand new incarnation of the famous Bonneville. (S16 Ep4)Wed, Dec 19, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding US Highway 1: If there is one route that means riding the American dream in one easy, week-long, accessible package, it has to be Highway 1. (S1 Ep1)Wed, Dec 19, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesScotland: Henry potters through the Highlands on his brand new Honda Africa Twin. This versatile bike is perfect for the route known as the Tartan Titan. (S16 Ep3)Tue, Dec 18, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesAustralia Part 2: Henry Cole heads out from Apollo Bay to ride up towards Adelaide on one of the greatest roads in the world, The Great Ocean Road. (S8 Ep2)Tue, Dec 18, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesEast Anglia: Henry climbs aboard the brand new Norton Domiracer to take on the A-Roads of East Anglia, where he grew up, and stops off at some of the places he used to go as a youngster. (S16 Ep2)Mon, Dec 17, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesAustralia, Part 1: Henry Cole climbs aboard his Harley Davidson Street Glide to brave the Friday night Sydney rush-hour traffic and head 520 miles to Melbourne. (S8 Ep1)Mon, Dec 17, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesWales: Henry takes his trusty steed Mavis to the Welsh valleys. The old 1940s Norton might not be the quickest of bikes, but it gives Henry the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery. (S16 Ep1)Fri, Dec 14, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesNew Zealand, Part 2: Henry Cole continues to ride his Harley Davidson through the South Island. His route takes him through primeval forests and west coast towns like Greymouth. (S7 Ep2)Fri, Dec 14, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesJourneys End: Serbia and Bulgaria: It's the homeward leg and the good old Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer has nearly made it! The crews fixer Predrag Blagojevic takes Henry around Nis. (S15 Ep5)Thu, Dec 13, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesNew Zealand, Part 1: Starting in Auckland on the North Island, Henry Cole sets off on two wheels but soon takes to air and sea to see more of New Zealand's breathtaking scenery. (S7 Ep1)Thu, Dec 13, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesReturn to Sarajevo: With the Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer soldiering on, Henry has time to reflect on his experience of working as a war cameraman during the siege of Sarajevo. (S15 Ep4)Wed, Dec 12, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesThe Isle of Man TT: The world's greatest motorcycle ride is only 37 miles long. It may not be gruelling but the Isle of Man is home to the most famous road race in the world. (S6 Ep1)Wed, Dec 12, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesFrom Croatia To Bosnia: Henry Cole and his Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer continue their Balkans odyssey as he visits the glorious city of Split. (S15 Ep3)Tue, Dec 11, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRoute 66 Revisited Part 3: Henry Cole finds that on his 2,500-mile ride along Route 66, he may have saved the best for last as he passes through New Mexico, Arizona and California. (S5 Ep3)Tue, Dec 11, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesCroatian Island Hopping Extravaganza: With the Metisse running smoothly and the sun shining, it's plain sailing for Henry Cole as he takes on Croatias Dalmatian Coast. (S15 Ep2)Mon, Dec 10, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRoute 66 Revisited, Part 2: Motorcycle-mad Henry Cole continues his ride on Route 66 through Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. (S5 Ep2)Mon, Dec 10, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesThe Start of the Balkans Adventure: Henry Cole takes his Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer on the ride of a lifetime from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Sofia, Bulgaria. (S15 Ep1)Fri, Dec 7, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRoute 66 Revisited, Part 1: Starting out from Chicago on his American Chopper, Henry makes his way through the first three states on Route 66: Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. (S5 Ep1)Fri, Dec 7, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Matjiesfontein to Cape Town: The end is near for Henry Cole's South African adventure after three difficult weeks on the road. (S12 Ep5)Thu, Dec 6, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding the American Dream: After covering over 25,000 miles of the US on his hog, Henry takes time out to reflect on his amazing American adventures, revealing new footage. (S4 Ep2)Thu, Dec 6, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesSouth Africa - Loeriesfontein to Matjiesfontein: Rejoin Henry Cole, who has so far blown up two motorbikes on his way from Johannesburg to Loeriesfontein. (S12 Ep4)Wed, Dec 5, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding America's Wild West: Henry Cole heads off into the wilds of America. He's riding America's Wild West from San Francisco across California into Nevada, up through Idaho. (S4 Ep1)Wed, Dec 5, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesAmerica's Deep South - The Real Easy Rider: Henry Cole rides through the Everglades up to Tallahassee, and then into the wilds of Alabama through Mississippi into Louisiana. (S2 Ep3)Mon, Dec 3, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesScandinavia, Part 1: Henry Cole is off on his bike again, this time riding some 4000 kilometres on a Scandinavian adventure through Norway, Sweden and Finland. (S10 Ep1)Wed, Nov 28, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding the American Deserts: In this episode, Henry Cole sets out on his all-American chopper to experience one of the most breathtaking, yet inhospitable landscapes in the world. (S1 Ep2)Wed, Nov 28, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding England: Henry has the chance to visit some of the most scenic parts of the UK with stop offs in The Lake District, The Pennines and The Cotswolds, finishing in Cornwall. (S9 Ep2)Tue, Nov 27, 12:00 pmTravel Channel60 mins
World's Greatest Motorcycle RidesRiding US Highway 1: If there is one route that means riding the American dream in one easy, week-long, accessible package, it has to be Highway 1. (S1 Ep1)Tue, Nov 27, 7:40 amTravel Channel50 mins