John Carr

I've been waiting for this for a long time and it didn't disappoint. Great to see Ewan and Charlie back in the saddle with the same support team. I wasn't sure about electric bikes, but the challenge to keep charged has really added to the story. Both guys look a lot older and the physical challenge is a big part of the story, particularly for Charlie who is still recovering from a serious crash. I loved the 'preparation' episode with all of the route planning, developing the vehicles etc. and there was a lot of nostalgia with setting up the Long Way Up base, sticking up maps and all of the usual banter. The locations are stunning and the interaction with locals is really entertaining.I've been a huge fan of the Long Way series and can't wait to see the rest of this one.