Taking dirt alternative tracks on my solo motorcycle ride north, series 3 episode 8
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Waking up in fog, I try taking a short cut along unknown dirt tracks to get back onto the GPS route I was following. Which leads me through National Parks, state forest and logging areas until i pop out into stunning valleys. Then I race north to try and beat the on coming storms.
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Welcome Joe, my pleasure mate, glad we sorted your Bell visor screws for you, couldn’t let you get around the country with tape holding the visor on. Thanks for another great video series, very inspiring and entertaining.
Thanks again mate. Great to hear you enjoyed the series. Sorting out the next journey now, hopefully it won't be too long before I can start uploading.
Love your Videos!!! Greets from Germany 👍👍👍
Vielen Dank, schön zu hören, dass Ihnen die Serie gefallen hat
Just amazing Joe. Very inspiring.
Thanks David, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
As a Canadian, this adventure was epic 😎 👌. Looking forward to your next adventure 😀
It's great to hear you enjoyed it Shawn, currently in New Zealand exploring there, just over halfway through the episodes.
Another awesome series Joe. Looking forward to the next one mate.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I am scrambling to work out the logistics of the next journey right now, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can start uploading again.
Ah cool, thanks heaps Joe! Appreciate the mention and link , mate 😎👍 Funny, I knew when you went up England's Road you were in for a steep decent to get back to the tar...lol Nice back run to avoid Coffs though 👍 Look forward to your next video series mate - cheers🍻
haha so it wasn't just me who though that was step 😂. It wasn't bad coming down the decent, but when I first saw the decent I was like damn that does look steep. At least I kept it upright.
I'll have to go back through your's again before I next come down, so much to explore in that area.
@@freewayproject Nup, it's steep! And clay. Mate, if you want company, when you pass through, I'm happy to tag along, or show you some cool stuff. Cheers mate 🍻
As always a stunning journey - thanks for taking us along. The weather on the east coast is really a bummer this year in Australia and prevented me from doing many trips over the summer - I admire your endurance and will to still do trips and brave the weather no matter what. 🙂 Thanks again for the many hours of joy and ride safe!
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. The next series starts tomorrow (Friday).
Dont be long before your back mate 👍
Working on the logistics of the next one now, hopefully it won't be too long
Absolutely fantastic dude , take care see you on the next one 💯🤙
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Great series - looking forward to checking for the next one. Ride safe 😁👍
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
Another great video. They can't come quick enough
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now work out logistics for the next series, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
Thanks! Good ride Joe, continued safe travels
Thanks for the continued support Larry. Planning the logistic for the next one now, hopefully it won't be to long before I can start uploading again.
@@freewayproject Joe, take break from the saddle and tent life. I appreciate your travels but know editing and planning is a grind plus eating out of tins gets old.
Epic trip Joe... well edited.... looking forward to the next adventure. :)
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
Brilliant work. 👍😎👍
Thanks mate. Great to hear you enjoyed it.
Another amazing series! Bloody awesome mate!
Thanks mate, I am scrambling right now sorting out the logistic of the next journey, it looks like I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this one. Hopefully it won't be too long before I upload again.
Great series have really enjoyed your adventures Mango
Thanks Margo, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I am scrambling to work out the logistics of the next journey right now, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can start uploading again.
Hi Joe, great video mate. One of your best. Enjoyed the series. 👍🇦🇺
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Heading off on the next one soon, so hopefully not too long before I'll start uploading.
Great series Joe,well done.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Man at Home on his bike!
Thanks mate, yes back for a bit but planning another haha.
Great work again, Joe
Thanks Stephen, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Thanks Joe for sharing another awesome series and episode, hope it's not too long before we see out exploring again, I really look forward to checking out you videos. Ride safe and see you on the next episode. Cheers Clint.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I am scrambling to work out the logistics of the next journey right now, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can start uploading again.
Thanks Joe , looking forward to the next one
Thanks Geoff, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
Loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us joe its been great viewing, can't wait to see what you have install for your next adventure, cheers mate keep up the good work.
Thanks Jason, awesome to hear you enjoyed the whole series.
Thanks Joe, as always an awesome ride and do look forward to whatever u through our way. Be safe hang in there
Thanks Robert, great to hear you enjoyed the series. working on the logistics of the next one now, hopefully it won't be too long before I can upload.
@@freewayproject as always thanks for your response back
Such an awesome journey Joe! Looking forward to your next adventure. :)
Thanks Greg, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
That certainly was a great adventure Joe, look forward to whatever happens next .... cheers for now ...
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
Hey Joe, what is the size of your Roam poster ?@@freewayproject
@@777interesting It's A2 = 420mm x 594mm (16.5 x 23.4)
Thanks Joe, that was another great series. I love those dirt roads. Here in the UK we have byways which are usually really short and shared with people who seem to be allergic to motorbikes. Look forward to the next series. Cheers mate and thanks.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I am scrambling to work out the logistics right now for the next one, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can start sharing it.
Gotta luv a foggy morning mate epic vid ride safe cobba cheers
thanks mate, yes it's awesome riding into the fog.
Stunning scenery
Yes, the area is definitely stunning to ride through
An excellent series, from start to finish. Really has ignited my passion, to get out there again. Even if its only on the black stuff.
Thanks Kevin, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Awesome that your keen to get back out there.
Joe....what a ride...glad you took me along for the ride....wish I had roads and trails like that here....we can only go about max up to 50 klm into the woods....as then we start coming out...LOL. Look forward to your next series, or is it a ride-a-bout. 🤔🤔
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey.
Ride safe brother. Good video always.
Thanks mate, just got back from another ride, hopefully will start uploading next week, it's in an interesting location.
Hi Joe. I enjoyed your journey yet again so many nice places. I am going to Coffs Harbour tomorrow so I will visit that bay. Cheers John from Gold Coast. Can’t wait for more. And get something from your on line store.
Thanks John, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
Awesome as always thanks , just ordered a poster too 👍
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Great Post Joe! Regards, Jude USA @CoastalADV
thanks Jude, great to hear you enjoyed it.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks mate, I hope you enjoyed the series.
Joe brillant, so sad it has ended. The wife and i have been eagerly awaiting this episode. We are both hoping the next series will be Indo. We will def be ordering a poster, havent seen your store yet but you should have some Tshirts done as well. I remember you wearing a cool Himmy tshirt in one. Anyway cheers we love your work from Tassie.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey. Not quit ready for the indo one yet.
Another great trip with spectacular scenery. I did make a few trips to Coffs in my early 20s to visit relatives, but can't remember too much of the roads in the back country. Thanks for another great series.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
That was an epic intro shot...I thought it was a still until you rode through...the visual though still held as a still shot which was a little disorienting for a second but it left me for a moment fully immersed in the image...the colours, the cool air...woken from a dream by a passing motorbike...
Thanks Jason, yes I saw it as you did (I am sure there is a back wheel lockup mark in the dirt haha). I saw it and hard to turn around to get the shot, sometime the light is just right.
Great video Joe, thoroughly enjoyed it!! Thanks for the @mid coast shoutout, I’ve got a new channel to watch, have subscribed to him now as well!
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Flame trees in a summer arvo storm make me homesick.
Thanks for another epic series mate
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Dab of silicone on each of the screws will hold them in Joe 😎
Thanks for the tip mate, I'll try that out.
Thanks Joe, great footage again. Really enjoy your adventures. Love your country, we had a great time there last november and december. Also made some footage of our journey on TouTube 😊.
Thanks, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I see you have a series on your channel, I'll check it out.
Another great video Joe. You ended up going through my hometown of Coramba. Some absolutely incredible tracks all around here. Thanks for this wonderful series.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I searched your towns name on the maps then zoomed in, damn it came up with so many trails, I'll definitely be having a better look next time I am in the area.
@freewayproject Ours is the little town where you saw the same bike as your's. Loads of trails to explore including old gold mines and hidden waterfalls.
Quality! And surprised you don't get more views. Hope the algorithm gods make a change in that dept
thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Well I like going on the rides and creating the episodes, so it's all good no matter what happens.
Hey mate absolutely epic work in all you’re videos.
I stumbled across your channel looking for Royal Enfield Himalayan reviews but have stayed to watch so much of you’re content. Absolutely love it 👍🏽
Thanks Daniel, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Hopefully it won't be too long before the next one, scrambling with logistic at the moment for the next one.
Legend man. Love your work😊
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
@@freewayproject the best! I am hoping to embark on my little adventure too soon! Side safe buddy!
This was exactly what I needed after working crazy hours all week to remind me why Im doing that many hours, to fund other fun adventures! Thank you so much for everything you share with us and I have no doubt the next adventure will be just as epic :)
thanks Jamie, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
great stuff cant wait for the next adventure
Thanks mate, awesome to hear you enjoyed the series.
Looks great
Thanks David, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Loved every bite of it Joe.roll on the next series .I know if you come to Newzealand you would make a bloody good one.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I am scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one (NZ), I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this one........ again
Love the photographs and your filming quality keep up the good work 👏
Thanks mate, awesome to hear you enjoyed it.
Can't wait for the next round of adventure series,.love ya work 👍
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the whole series.
AWESOME
Thanks mate, awesome to hear you enjoyed it
Followed your whole adventure, thanks for making these wonderful videos.👍
Thanks mate, awesome to hear you enjoyed the whole series.
Nice one, Joe. Thank you.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it.
Thanks Joe. More inspo to point out how great Australia is for adventure riding. Cheers mate
Thank you John, your support is greatly appreciated, it will go towards the next journey.
I am scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
@@freewayproject well, if you're down this way, I'd love to clock up some k's with you :)
@@johnb7422 heading to The Land of the Long White Cloud for the next one.
Great series Joe, I really appreciated those dirt trails. Living in SA makes these beautiful trails a little harder to reach, but then again I do plan to retire soon so lookout I might be right behind you someday. Look forward to your next adventure 😊
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. It would be good to turn around and see you there.
I’m seriously eyeing off the Bridle Track near Hill End, I think I can manage that on my Tiger 1200 🤔
@@Peter760 definitely worth doing and yes you won't have an issue with that bike.
Just leaving you a comment so that the algorithm kicks in for you. Your subscriber numbers simply do not do your travelogues justice and so I'm sharing your name and channel far and wide to get you some more exposure. You're a pretty damn good cameraman/director/actor/narrator/scriptwriter and, oh yeah, photographer. You deserve all the credits you can get!
thanks for the support mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
Really enjoyed this series Joe - especially at the end of an episode when you show us your photographs.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks Wayne, great to hear you enjoyed the whole series.
I am going to miss your videos until the next series :)
Hopefully it won’t be too longer wait
@@freewayproject
Hello Joe. Really enjoyed this video IMMENSELY!!! I rest amazed at your faith in the universe and you serve as an inspiration to me: going along that path for two hours without seeing one car or person??? WOW! I HAVE to live that experience. I think that it would be very confidence-inspiring! Also I IMMEDIATELY JUMPED to your shop when I heard about your poster(s) and I save bravo to you for some good-looking graphics! A REAL BUMMER about the international postage costs (I live in Eastern Canada). I hade the ochre background all lined up for my study!!! And the model/color of the REH that you drew was exactly the same as mine down to the brown seats (that I converted from the stock black). Well for the moment it is on my phone screensaver.
RE should sponsor you! You are doing a great job of selling the merits of this bike! I'd send a good word for you to them but here in North America they are notorious for not getting back to their customers 😡😡😡You make me love my bike even more while I watch your videos and wait for the temperature to rise. Can't wait for the next series. Thanks for all the hard word! Cheers mate!
thanks Roger, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
I will be trying to find a printer in North America as soon as I get back form this next ride. then I can ship from there which will get the cost back to normal.
Gees that was enjoyable, would love to try it before I lock up completely, trouble is I have absolutely no sense of direction, can get lost in a carpark, probably why I'm still road racing, can't get lost😊
Love all those roads around there, awesome video👍👍
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. As long as you're out there, on or off road and having fun.
So envious of your epic tracks and roads. I've been out on my Himalayan today here in the UK and it's wet, cold (5c), there's a bit of snow on the high ground today and always far too much traffic. I'd kill to be riding it where you are!
Yes we are lucky here, lots of trails to explore and decent weather to ride most of the time. I hope now it is coming into spring the weather starts to improve and you can get out more.
Awesome series Joe, love your work. Keep trekking safely, looking forward to the next adventure. 👍
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Starting the next one soon
Great alsome we loved all of your Adventures. Cheers Mick
Thank Michael, It's great to hear you enjoyed the series. Working out logistics for the next one now.
Your adventurous spirit is inspirational and the videos epic. Really looking forward to any future content. Thanks
Thank you for the continued support Frank it is greatly appreciated.
Scrambling right now to get the next trip logistics sorted.
Thanks again Joe for the ride. Keep em coming.....
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
Thanks Joe, so enjoy your videos exploring your beautifull Australia
thanks Sean, great to hear you enjoyed the series. It is an amazing country
Thanks!
Thank you for the support, it is greatly appreciated and will go toward the next journey.
Thanks Joe for another epic series. So envious of all the dirt tracks you have there! Looking forward to the next trip
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Working on logistics for the next one now.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series and the previous series ,don't be too long ,I really look forward to your shows.
Take care.
@noelbowerman1562 thanks mate I am scrambling, working on the logistic for the next one right now.
Fantastic series mate. Cant wait to see more fantastic travel videos. I hope by the time you start the new series, you gonna hit 10k sub. and dont worry about algorithm. If you post it, there will always be like minded people to watch it. G'day from India.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey.
Hopefully I'll be able to ride in India soon.
@@freewayproject Just let it flow mate. "wing it" and I believe it will be better than planning. Let the dirt roads decide where you ride....
so relaxing and beautiful to watch - i enjoyed it al always
woke my Himalayan today from the winter slumber (it's End of Winter up here in Austria), i got a high from the first short ride today :-)
and of course i am sorry to hear about 70-200 GM, that is not a cheap problem...
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. That's awesome your back out there exploring.
@@freewayproject hell yeah! getting myself a small tent and as soon as summer comes along, i'll be on my way to Italy and Slowenia
you really are an inspiration on how to adventure along on a small to medium budget!
keep it up - for yourself and all of us !
Thank you for sharing your adventure. All those people on the highways are missing the good stuff!
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Yes so much more fun and stuff to explore off the HWY.
Hey Joe. It’s so green in those valleys. Hard to imagine that it s the end of summer. Thanks Joe for fab filming and photos. Annie
Yes it's been a wet one. Great to hear you enjoyed it Annie.
Hey Joe I just finished a route in northern Thailand about 600km and 1870 corners it's not dirt but I can relate to going left and right and left and right forever, I just loved it. Now I have at least 6 weeks to plan my next trip as 6 fractured ribs has put a little halt on my plans (: Get some more content out for me to watch in my hotel bed. Love your work bud.
It would be awesome to be able to explore through Thailand in the future. it sounds amazing.
I hope you recover soon. Right now scrambling with a few logistic for the next trip, it seems I'll have to "wing it" on most of the stuff...... again.
hopefully I can get something new up soon.
Thanks for well wishes. Thailand is unbelievable if I end up leaving my Himalayan here for future trips I could give you the keys. Only way to go winging it, I've been doing it for 49 years now and I'm still here (: @@freewayproject
Absolutely awesome mate, thanks for sharing your adventures with us all.....will keep my ear to the ground for your next project. cheers stay safe and upright,.
Thanks Mark, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
Thanks for sharing your adventures! You've really convinced my wife and I that we've got to visit and explore Australia.
And personally, as a geology student, I really love how you're also so interested and fascinated in all the beautiful rock formations you come across - Thanks extra for sharing these along the way during your journeys!
thanks Sam, it's great to hear you enjoyed the series. Australia is definitely worth exploring, and I miss some of the best rocks on that trip, Devils Marbles, Ayers Rock, Wave Rock and of course the biggest rock in the world Mount Augustus.
I am currently on the next series and they have some insane rock formations here (different Island).
Just looking up some those places, and wow - gorgeous landscape and formations, I see what you mean.
Genuinely looking forward to your next series. Safe journeys!
Thanks
Thank you for the continued support, it is greatly appreciated and will go toward the next Journey .
I am currently scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
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hope you enjoyed it
Another great adventure Joe.
Look forward to your next trip and seeing where you go. Travel far and travel light.
Thanks Neil, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling to work out logistics, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
Hope you had a Fredo’s pie when you were at the Kempsey South Service centre.
Oh bummer missed it, there were sooooooo many people there I was keen to get in and out as quickly as possible. Will definitely next time.
Fabulous off main road riding Joe. Spectacular sights out there, but not shared to the metro traffic. You just show what's out there, and achievable on a Motorcycle. A great watch throughout this adventure. I look forward to your next Motorcycle Adventure. 👏😁
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. I am scrambling to work out the logistics of the next journey right now, so hopefully it won't be too long before I can start uploading again.
Thanks for another great series! Look forward to your next journey and seeing more of Australia.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series.
Amazing, just amazing!
Waiting for the next adventure.
Ride safe.
Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again
Love the series Joe..... and the poster, on the wall she goes (next to where I park my bike)
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Stoked you like it.
Thanks for sharing your adventures and awesome pics. You have helped inspire me to get my bike license, and hopefully my new Himalayan arrives very soon
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the whole series and even better to hear you going to be about there soon exploring yourself. Remember to enjoy the process, there is so much fun stuff even when just starting out.
Loved the series mate. Thanks so much for sharing. Loved to catch up if you are ever on the sunny coast
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now work out logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have a "wing it" a lot on this next journey........ again. But after that one I am thinking of heading north in your direction, there must be a lot of great trails out the back there?
Another magic series Joe, loved seeing you come through my backyard. Can't wait to see where you go next!
Thanks Brett, great to hear you enjoyed the series. It's an amazing backyard you have there, so many more places to explore, I'll definitely be coming back again and again.
@@freewayproject There's so much and I doubt you could cover it all in one lifetime! Barrington Tops to 20 Creeks and Nundle, Tapin Tops and Nowendoc, Werrikimbe to Willi Willi, its all so stunning! Massive thanks for showcasing it here!
@@ADVBrett I have heard of the 20 creeks. It seem I'll have to message you before I go next time so I head to some of these spots instead of just stumbling around hoping to come across something cool.
@@freewayproject It's an amazing track so I'll be pretty keen to get out there again!
Thoroughly enjoyed that series Joe and looking forward to the next one👍. Cheers.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Scrambling right now working out the logistics for the next one, I think I am going to have to "wing it" a lot on this next journey
@@freewayproject I'm thinking that's the best way to travel. We got back from the Victorian high country today and all our plans went out the window on the second day😂. 38c in Dargo on Wednesday. It was hot!.
@@coobye damn that would be hot out there in the valleys.
@@freewayproject Haha, just a bit😂.
It was an amazing adventurous trip sir. Enjoyed it a lot. Just subscribed your channel. Wishes from India
Thank mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. I’ll start uploading the new journey in a couple weeks
Thanks mate, great to hear that you enjoyed it
Beautiful work as always Joe, thanks. As someone who works in media I watch all your stuff and, understanding the effort it takes to pick up every take off, ride by and approach, I am amazed and impressed by the effort you put into all of this. Hope to see you out on the tracks one day. Ride safe!
thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. Yes there is a bit of work to try and make something that can tell a bit of a story and link together, but I enjoy it and it gets me out there exploring.
Hi Joe, once again you nailed it across all these amazing roads! you mentioned a shop where I could buy your cool design poster. Can you elaborate on it so I can purchase it? cheers in advance
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the series. there is a link below the video, but here it is as well: www.joeryan.store
I will be adding more to the store later, I create the store as a lot of people asked about photo print and wanted merch etc... so eventually I'll add more. The poster at the moment I can only ship in Australia as the shipping cost internationally is $60AUD so double the price of the poster, I am cover $30 of the international shipping (and $5 of the local shipping) so I would make a lost. I am trying to find another printer in other regions to get the cost of shipping down.
thanks again for the support
Whew! That was a long wait :) love those dirt tracks Joe. I am thinking about buying a truck and trailer to get to some trails in Ontario with Lightning. I can't remember is it the AllTrails app that you use? Another great video, thank you. Mount up!
Thanks Indi, great to hear you enjoyed the series. The Alltrails in a good app (I think it show lots of hiking trails, I have it also). The one I am using is GaiaGPS for the dirt roads and tracks.
@@freewayproject thank you I now have GaiaGPS on my phone.
Joe, can you make a video about the dangers and risks to consider when solo adventuring? I recently dropped my bike on a dirt hill, but I had a phone signal and constantly beeping attracted another rider. But yesterday I was on a worse hill - longer, steeper, rougher with bends - no phone, gps stopped working, isolated and nowhere near anyone. If I needed help I would have been in trouble. What do you prepare for, how do you save yourself, what have you learned to avoid?
thanks for the suggestion. Yes I can probably do a video on that in the future. I always travel with an EPB (electronic Personal Beacon) so even with out phone reception I can still get help.
Also knowing ones skill, I rode a dirt bike so I could get my skills up before going riding solo and I don't even go close to pushing my ability/skills when I am riding solo, I have turned around on tracks that I may have been able to get through but if there is a chance I could have issues I'll turn around. I am always thinking is this track going to be easy to get through, If I am on a track like Sky Trek in the Flinders Rangers where I know there are going to be others coming through and that I am within a few hours walk of help, I might push it a little more but still, well below what I have done on a dirt bike.
It is always about knowing you have no help coming anytime soon, and that I am out there for fun not to push myself as that you can do when you're with others.
Hi Joe , I've watched all your videos and really enjoyed everything about them. Have you ever had your engine light come on after laying the bike down ? Great videos Mate. Cheers Baz
Thanks mate, great to hear you have enjoyed the series. Yes the engine light will come on when you lay the bike down. My has come on a lot (so yes my bike ends up on its side a lot and once upside down😂). I have had it come on from a hard whack where I bottomed out the suspension, then go off again on another hard whack. So totally normal.
RUclips works off of likes, comments, subscriptions, nothing fancy, and, if your subscribers click the bell icon they’ll be notified when you post a new one. It also helps if the video is shared on social media. As far as I can tell my camera gear hasn't suffered yet, but thanks for the heads up, I’ll have to do some checks. I liked that opening clip, I saw a potential for a real sweet B&W image, the contrasty light on the trees was perfect for it, perhaps something in a vertical crop..... 🤔 I had some good dirt track two weekends ago, it's just a joy is it not?
Yes doing all the things as you mention, it just when you do the same thing and get totally different results each time is the confusing thing, but I am enjoying the rides and creating the content so already ahead.
My 70 - 200mm, the actual body work slowly started getting a bit of play into it, it ended up at a few millimetres but enough to throw the lens elements out of alignment.
Yes i road through there and was like, yep got to stop and get a shot. That lens was damage by then so didn't get a photo.
oh finding tracks you haven't ridden before and just ride and explore is sooooo good.
@@freewayproject bummer! Those lenses can be expensive! I had my Nikon fall off a chair once, you could hear the lens break, it made me sick to hear it. It was a total loss, but, at the time I had professional insurance and it was covered. There was no way to repair it, the lens tubes were bent. Perhaps your lens could be repaired? 🤔
@@terrycavender yes it being repaired now but not that much less the a good second hand one. Just one of those thing.
Hi Joe, great vlogs. Out of interest why is the tripper pod gaffa taped?
Thanks Greg, it's great to hear you enjoyed it. Well the answer is the dynamic range of my eyes haha. So in the Roam Australia series I think about episode 23 I was in the middle of Australia, I started riding very early in the morning in the dark, as there is no light pollution out there and there was no moon it was pitch black, the tripper display was shining up into my face and compare to the head light my eyes could not adjust because of the difference between the bright like and the blackness which meant I could not see the road. So I had to tape over it to solve the issue which it did. Then I never got around to pulling the tape off. If you're in the city the street light and ambient light is enough so the difference between the light and dark is still with in the eyes ability. It's a rare thing to be in actual pitch black so I gather that's why they would have never come across this issue when testing the bike.
It a long winded answer but I hope it makes sense.
Makes perfect sense. I'm aiming for a trip on my Himalayan around the north coast of Scotland NC500 route. Nothing compared to your adventures though. Ride safe mate