In episode 2 'Route Canal', Ewan and Charley travel through the Netherlands and Germany, including a visit to Charley's mom's hometown, before heading to the Danish islands.

The episode focuses on their travel fresh off the ferry, with no specific mechanical or personal challenges highlighted in the available information for episode 2; the emphasis is on the journey through the Netherlands and Germany and visiting Charley's mom's hometown.

While episode 2 itself does not detail bike preparation, the series overall shows Ewan resurrecting his old California police bike and Charley restoring a 1970s bike, which sets the stage for their travels including episode 2.

In episode 2, they visit Charley's mom's hometown, implying interactions with family or locals there, though specific individuals or scenes are not detailed in the available summaries.

The title 'Route Canal' likely refers to their travel through the Netherlands, a country famous for its canals, and the route they take through this region as part of their journey in episode 2.