The first, Long Way Round, was in one in 2004, where they went from London to New York by circumnavigating the planet. It is worth noting for all the new viewers out there that Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman had already done two similar bike trips. And their relationship is a delight to watch. The love they have for each other at this point is made up of all the experiences they’ve shared together. This was what made it stand out.īahir Yeusuff: For me, it really is about the relationship between the two guys and their team. For me, that was something this series has always managed to capture, and translate, and transmit to me as a viewer. As well as the fear and anxiety that comes with it. Those butterflies in the pit of my stomach. I’ve missed that feeling that comes before every big adventure. But watching this now, at a time when international borders are still closed and travel is still restricted, Long Way Up reminded me of how much I miss being able to just go wandering. I’ve missed their banter and their bromance. I’ve missed joining them on their adventures. Umapagan Ampikaipakan: So, was it worth the wait? In a word, yes. It’s been 13 years since Long Way Down, since their last big adventure together, and the big question is whether or not it was worth the wait.

Ewan and Charley are on electric Harley Davidson prototypes that have been converted into adventure bikes, while David Alexanian, Russ Malkin, and the rest of the production crew are following them on the first ever Rivian electric trucks built especially for the journey. And if that wasn’t hard enough, they’ve decided to do the entire journey using electric vehicles. They’re doing 13,000 miles, across 13 countries, and they’ve given themselves just 100 days. This time, they’re taking the long way up, from Ushuaia in Argentina, through South and Central America, all the way to Los Angeles. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are back on the road again.

A long way up documentary