PROOF: Motorcycling is AMAZING for Your BRAIN!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Here are several psychology-based, peer-reviewed, study-backed excuses to get out and ride a motorcycle! You're welcome ;)
There are so many reasons to love motorcycling, but it still has so many stigmas... mainly perpetrated by Hollywood and shock media. So I thought I'd spend a month researching all of the real, clinically based psychological benefits of riding a motorcycle. Turns out... it was easier than I thought! Riding a motorcycle has SO MANY psychological and physical benefits! And yes, many of these benefits are inherent in many other physical activities (many of the studies were based on optic flow, which can be had by simply walking!) but off-road-motorcycling in particular has ALL of the benefits combined.
So... Want some moto therapy? Join me on a rally here in southwest Utah! Every gorgeous shot you saw in this video was taken over just the last two and a half rallies! (I said two in the video, but I added some more footage after the voiceover was done because the last rally was such a blast!) everideADV.com...
Much love and many happy (and guilt free) rides! Also... this might be a good video to share with a loved one who is skeptical about motorcycles. Also, going on a ride to "cool off" after a difficult event really is a proven method to handle stress better! So when we've had a rough day at work, or an argument, or just need a bit of time to re-center, a motorcycle ride and that all-important optic flow is a great way to recover!
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I was really struggling with some traumatic events that happened in my family. Also a girl that shattered my heart. So, I took a solo motorcycle adventure across America from CT to WA then back to CT. 7386 miles round trip. 3/4 of the way to WA, I met a guy also traveling across the country on a bike from the east coast at a stop light! The guy and I rode together for 4 days and became instant friends. My head has never been more clear after that trip. Things don’t bother me like they used to. People have noticed a difference in how I carry myself after that adventure across the country. I thank God for motorcycles.
That's an incredible adventure! Sorry for the unfortunate incidents in your family. May I know what motorcycle you rode?
Awesome experience. I also thank God for motor bikes. Riding is like therapy only way better.
@@gokulkrishm51 yessir! I did it on a bone stock 2021 Yamaha Mt-09. The bike worked flawlessly. No issued at all mechanically. But I did wish it had a few more creature comforts but I made do.
@@184ktmdm Ah, wonderful.
Coming from 3 - 5 year relationships. Who cares bro … end of the day we all die don’t fixed in some woman take it from me they where your world “”” herd that all before no expectations we may have 4 wife’s 4 kids all that matters is your happy
Having a purpose and chasing goals dreams
Do a month of no fap don’t worry about girls I’ve been bodybuilder since 2008 girls come and go weights done get jacked get huge make heaps of money you will
Have 10 wife’s wanting to be with you. And your here worrying about some girl when there is 99999999 more. It’s hard to wrap around but think very deep imagine if you died tomorrow and your worrying about something. You will never fix
She did you a favour she showed you she wasn’t worth it thank her move on bra
Riding resets my brain, instantly putting me in my best mood up to 48 hours afterwards.
Also, it’s the only time in my life that while I’m riding. It’s the only thing I’m thinking about. Nothing else captures my full attention like that.
Same here
When I'm out road riding, and nearly home, I see my street coming up and I ride right past it.
When I finally do make it back home, stop the engine & remove my helmet, this nagging feeling of 'back to reality' smacks me up the side of my head.
Sometimes, I'll get right back on & go for another big circle through the neighboring towns.
@@savage22bolt32 It’s a hard feeling to explain, but any of us who ride know it well!
@@sarahdell4042 🙂🙃🙂
Wind therapy 🛴
If you've ever had an argument with somebody because you enjoy riding and they think it's bad for you... well... here you go! Share this video with them :D
To the surgeons and drs after my last accident first thing I said is I’ll be riding and racing again, they will never get it and that’s ok.
@@eaglemx45 yes sir.. life’s too short to not live
My then gf didn't like my bike i bought with my money, she lasted 6 months, bikes going strong 2yrs later
Thank you so much for this video I honestly cannot thank you enough god bless and stay healthy!!!!☝️🌍❤️
you ride the Steve McQueen way which is the right way , thank you and keep up the good work.
Know I just need to convince my health insurance company that a 890 is a medical device😂
Now you're thinking!
I loved this, I'm currently struggling with my mental health and struggling to engage in the things I love doing. Watching this made me cry , listening to the words which seem so poignant to how I feel. I have just bought myself a new bike to explore some UK lanes. Thank you for this.
Stay strong and enjoy your motorcycle 😊
It’ll definitely help, be safe!
Chin up dude, get some good outside activity asap. Ima try and do the same....damn cold out but,I ill warm up
I understand- same here, some days are a struggle, I ride and play some guitar, the hardest part is mounting up or grabbing the guitar.
Then it's all good for a while anyway, stay safe and healthy friend- U.S. here, BMW R1150RT...
Hey Brother! Just wanted you to know that I love you! Let's ride!!
I'm a Doctor, riding since 1969, work with patients of Addiction disorders and cardiac disorders and spent my earlier years as a Military doctor. Completely agree with you- on both the science and the benefits of riding, provided you dont get stupid crazy while riding. These days its mostly road and rarely off road. But the well being is not diminished. Happy riding. Safe riding....
Thanks doc!
Hey just another heads up, I'll be announcing the giveaway results for the #miraclesfortank in the next video. Thanks so much for being so wonderful!
Here are several psychology-based, peer-reviewed, study-backed excuses to get out and ride a motorcycle! You're welcome ;)
There are so many reasons to love motorcycling, but it still has so many stigmas... mainly perpetrated by Hollywood and shock media. So I thought I'd spend a month researching all of the real, clinically based psychological benefits of riding a motorcycle. Turns out... it was easier than I thought! Riding a motorcycle has SO MANY psychological and physical benefits! And yes, many of these benefits are inherent in many other physical activities (many of the studies were based on optic flow, which can be had by simply walking!) but off-road-motorcycling in particular has ALL of the benefits combined. The biggest part... unlike many other exercises or activities with these benefits, it's something that we WANT to get out and do!
So... Want some moto therapy? Join me on a rally here in southwest Utah! Every gorgeous shot you saw in this video was taken over just the last two and a half rallies! (I said two in the video, but I added some more footage after the voiceover was done because the last rally was such a blast!) everideADV.com/shop
Much love and many happy (and guilt free) rides! Also... this might be a good video to share with a loved one who is skeptical about motorcycles. Also, going on a ride to "cool off" after a difficult event really is a proven method to handle stress better! So when we've had a rough day at work, or an argument, or just need a bit of time to re-center, a motorcycle ride and that all-important optic flow is a great way to recover!
I went through a tough breakup in early June and knew I had to get out into the world on my bike. Loaded up my dads r1200gs and went on my first long trip and road everyday for nearly 3 weeks. Put nearly 3000 miles on the road and had some much time to think and reflect and appreciate the world around me. I swear you cannot pay for a drug or a therapist to give you that feeling. Nothing and I mean nothing beats the feeling of being out on 2 wheels, alone or with friends. So greatful to have an outlet like motorcycles and mountain bikes.
Sorry to hear that he broke your heart dude. He’s probably missing you.
Amazing video brother. As a person who fell into the darkest Depression of my 51 years on this planet, motorcycles literally saved my life. It is the best activity. Thank you so much for sharing
Awesome video 👍 I’m a psychologist and a psychotherapist (in training) in Germany and I totally agree. I have a plan/project for later years to make this kind of rides in the Alps or my local area (close to the Alps) and connect motorcycle to psychotherapy.
Ride safe ✌️
I’m a disabled veteran and out riding season is coming to an end here in Michigan which always leaves me feeling a little depressed. I would love to relocate to an area like yours where I could ride year round.
What an amazing career you have guiding rides for a living! The epitome of “dream job” for motorcycle and outdoor enthusiasts. ✌️
I also get sad when I have to put my bikes to sleep
mine are already put down for the winter
You said your a DAV first thanks for your service
second find a aerobic activity that you can do... that is what I do it helps
and yea this guy has an killer life
If moving isn’t an option, perhaps a riding trip someplace warmer? You get new scenery and an adventure! My best was the Italian/Swiss Alps. While not a winter destination, it’s on of my most memorable trips.
I hear you load clear brother! I am a DAV person who is 69 years old. I have been riding for 50 years and I also feel more depressed when my riding season is over here in Pennsylvania. My physical condition prevents my from doing other activities. I go out in my garage and just stare at my Harley.
Thank you for your service-
Perhaps an adventure style bike is right for you..
I ride a BMW R1150RT, not a adventure but a sport tourer, heated seat heated grips, great wind protection as well.
I live in the Midwest and on those days when the roads are clear and dry - I will ride in the winter.
The Harleys are all tucked in for the winter, whos the biker now lol...
try snowmobile for the winter,
The science behind why motorcycle riding is such great therapy! Fascinating!
Of course, we've all know the results, if not necessarily the specific methods. Hell, just commuting to work on my bike helps me get my brain on point and ready for a productive day, while my ride home helps me get past negative experiences during the day and arrive home happy and mentally healthy.
Man, I'd love to do some group trail rides like this, it looks absolutely amazing. Sadly, that's very hard to come by here.
ABSOLUTELY TRUE!I started riding since age 21 and now at 74 never regretted,travelled right across India,USA and Canada.❤❤❤❤
Applaud you putting together the thoughts behind this video. Everything you said makes sense from a mechanistic perspective in terms of neuroscience. Something I understand medically and have experienced while riding. Excellent drone footage, too!
I'm 28 years old, and never in my life have I rode anything 2 wheeled that wasn't a bicycle. I ended up building a 2-stroke motorized bicycle a few months ago, more out of practicality than anything, but after that first ride I always come back home with a smile on my face. The satisfaction of being able to put together something with your own hands and be able to ride and enjoy it near to the same effect as a full on motorcycle, I've never felt anything like it, and it fills a hole that's been missing for a long time.
I have grown scared of riding hard and extreme, lately. But my old 98 XR200R is my main farm bike... and to get to where I need to be, I have to take this old thing up and down rivers and hills. Your video hits home for sure. I find that my time in the seat just makes my day, resets the stress and helps me stay relaxed about the issue I am tackling.
I tip my hat to all you riders who can still do the hard enduro stuff. It's definitely a physical and mental skill, and now we know, a psychological boon too.
Had a XR250 and a YZ490 at the same time…..guess which one I rode and miss the most….
Broke my arm on a motorcycle recently after I low sided on a corner. I was in the hospital watching motorcycle videos on my phone hours after. Never experienced anything as enjoyable as motorcycles. 😂
Once again an impeccable production. Your timing could not be better. Winter is on its way here in the Northwest and along with it comes the wet and cold. I tend to ride very little if any during these winter months. Thanks for providing the encouragement to get out and ride. Going to be talking with two friends/co-workers who recently purchased KTMs and see if they would be interested in heading to Utah for EveRide epic guided tour. Thanks again for putting out the positive content. Keep up the good work. 😀
Excellent video with a great explanation of why riding is so good for us mentally, physicslly, spiritually, and emotionally! Having used EMDR therapy and being an avid single track rider, I really love the comparision and agree with the sicence! Thank you for making this video!
Epileptic seizures. I kept riding, got one on the bike. Woke up and pushed the bike home. Cried. That was the end it seemed. I ended up with up to 7 seizures per day. I was a passable powerlifter. I could deadlift 640 pounds but only 300lbs were enough to induce a seizure at that time. I fought to get other medication, worked on my breathing and suddenly the seizures were gone. I went to a workout to see if they really were and they were. So in order to ride again I had to wait one year, so states the law. My mother got cancer and died on new years eve in the same year. I started my bike and went riding. A few months later a car took me down on the bike, just 2 days after I was legally allowed to ride again. I spent some time in hospital, but I got back on the bike asap.
It is helping. I tackled a hard enduro event and overturned my old dr750big downhill. It was a bloody mess and very exhausting. But I got no seizure there. Almost cried there because I was free. Sometimes I can feel it knocking but I need riding to stay sane.
I saw people who thought about suicide due to epilepsy taking everything from them. On breath too much - down you go. No arguments, no sports, no sex, no riding - nothing. What a lucky bastard I am. Someday it might return in the wrong moment. But riding keeps bad things at bay.
I never share it in riding groups though. I feel guilty about that, but well...
I just read your experience and i have to say that you are very strong. Stronger than you think. Just Never lose hope. Everything will be all right. Take good care of yourself.
I have forwarded this video to several people. Great explanation and great footage. And great to know the motorcycling is good there all winter! Looking into how I can make a therapy trip with you a reality soon.
I've done a very challenging trip with my girlfriend, had a bit of an accident with a truck, poorly maintained roads, mechanical problems and cruel weather. But when we finally reached our destination, it was awesome! Like we had beaten a challenge, almost like beating a very difficult videogame boss together, the bond we created on that trip was like none we've ever had!
I have enjoyed riding for 50+ years now. It's therapy for me, always has. I currently own 8 therapists and am shopping for number 9. My dad was a pro class flat track racer and he put me on my first bike when I was three years old. Thanks dad, what a journey I have had. I still sneak out to flat track practice sessions from time to time. I plan on going to two hill climbs next year... even though my class is called "over the hill", I'll be there. Even old competition bikes need to get out once and awhile.
I love bikes/scooters but I'll never understand the need to own multiple motorcycles,especially 8.
@@slimfit767 Different purposes, the four competition bikes are built for four different situations. It was real bad when I was younger, we had practice bikes to preserve the race bikes. (also practice bikes served as spare parts)
@@johnaustin6673 alrighty then
I never understood why women needed more than one pair of shoes until I bought my second bike decades ago...they’ve grown to 12 & they each have a certain application & purpose for their existence in my garage. I can no longer argue w/woman on why they need so many different pairs of shoes...😬
Thanks for sharing that. I definitely say that it does help the brain and the physicality. I started riding E bikes in 2018. At 65 years old. l had trouble throwing a leg over a bicycle. The more I tried the better it got. Then I saw Itchy boots, Dork in the road, And some other motorcycle bloggers in October 2021. And that was it. I wanted to go farther. I wanted to get out and see more. Don't get me wrong ebikes are great. Now I found a motorcycle I can get my leg over. I'll admit I was a little nervous. But every day that I get on that thing it gets better. I started off on a small lightweight klx230. With a seat height of 32.7". You can find them with lower weight and less seat height. And if you haven't ridden in a while I recommend taking lessons. That's what I will be doing in the spring.
You don't stop riding when you get old. You get old when you stop riding. If I repeated this comment well.... It's because it's true.
Another great video 😊 Your storytelling voice is really a gift. Not to mention your cinematography. Keep up the awesome work.
I have pretty severe Parkinson’s disease (severe enough that I had DBS, deep brain stimulator, surgery and I limp like an old man at times), but I can still ride a motorcycle and often when I do I can’t feel my symptoms at all. It doesn’t happen every time I ride, but riding always makes me feel better. I have ridden since I was a little kid and I’m almost 59 now, but I think it would help just about anyone willing to try. Nothing makes me feel better!!!
Your narration is so dang good Ty! Love the closeup drone footage through the trees. You’re getting really good at that. Hope to be back again next year!
The joy you get riding is just the beginning. The increased quality of life from laughable gas/insurance prices, the community that’s built into riding, women saying how much they hate motorcycles then asking for a ride in the same breath, the confidence you get from doing your own maintenance, and most of all you wear roughly the same clothes everyday which is a big peace of mind!
Im sending this to my wife 🤣😂
Great video! Exactly my therapy.
And when it's getting too cold over there, come to Northern Thailand. Great trails to fix your brains. 🙃
Are there seriously trails? Are there rentals? Our next trip will be to Thailand now that is not locked down at least according to the advertisement I just saw.
Any link for Thai trails?
@@titiwa5768 Depends on where in Thailand.
In the North it's all quite remote area to go offroad, so I would suggest to join a group or book a private tour with a guide.
AGREED! Ive done lots of sports from boxing/Judo, bodybuilding/powerlifting, BMX,MotoX, the hardest physical sport I have done is Enduro/Hard Enduro. Will never stop off road riding! It is the most rewarding, life enriching thing I have done. I do have a pretty good list of bones I have broken over 31 years of riding.
Im glad moto-tharapy is finally showing its validity.
My buddy has Parkinsons and doctor told him to ride more to help with his coordination and focus. Seems to work.
living with a uncurable cancer (multiple myeloma) for 15 plus years yes motorcycling is very Therapeutical
Hey everyone, i am new to the dual sport motorbiking enjoyment. Just stumbled on this amazing channel; can anyone point me in the direction on tips of buying beginner beauty’s ?
(I have been riding bikes for years now but only once took a WR250 in to the wild) thanks in advance!
In the summer of 2000, a Honda XL250 saved my life.
You will never see a motorcycle parked in front of the therapist office. Motorcycling is the easiest , cheapest , quickest, healthiest way to help calm your brain and relieve stress. To a lesser degree there may be other activities that can achieve this relief , however, nothing compares the the stress relief you get from the thrill of riding.
I'm 73 and I still ride , However, my body is beat up , broken and repaired . I have trouble walking , I can not hike any longer but I can still ride.
My mental health took a big hit having to sell my DR to pay bills. I’d give almost anything to get a bike again and be able to go for rides like this. Still have my mountain bike thankfully.
100% accurate!! I feel the same everytime I take the bike out for a ride. Great video!!
Motorcycling in the wilds is the best relaxation I have ever had
This just confirms everything I've ever thought, even after a gnarly crash I still feel better than I do sitting home behind a computer working... Sadly a gnarly crash can mean more time sitting home waiting to heal which is more depressing..
I am a retired special operations Iraq and Afghanistan Army veteran. I have also been riding for years and have felt somehow motorcycling really helped me with my mental state. I have seen a lot of RUclips videos and this has to be one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for making it.
Does this title count when your brains get scattered all over the pavement by a car that does not see you? it's amazing to see how far human remains can scatter after a motorcycle accident, thats for sure.
Reduces stress until the hunter catches you in europe and the adrenaline spike is there haha.
That's how I felt when buying a four wheeler. I wanted to go places and explore nature, not fly by them
Mountain biking also works with a lot lower investment.
"When I ride my motorcycle I am glad to be alive. When I get off my motorcycle I am glad to be alive." Neal Peart. Trust a great songwriter to put it just right...
Ex hated that I rode cause I would be gone for hours
I've tried EMDR with little to know success in the office setting with the VA. I ride dual sport in NH / ME all seasons and get way more benefit from it. The VA doesn't understand, people don't understand if they don't ride. The best help for my ptsd has been riding. It's the only place I don't feel trapped. The only place I can disconnect from everything. Now I need to schedule a rally.
Mix in a little mountainbiking and you've got it made!
My brother is the one in orange and he LOVES riding.
didn't do much good for Gary Busey, did it?
Thank you again for the wonderful content, I always find it refreshing and honest. Speaking of mental health, I hope your journeys have been going well! You help others while helping yourself, so keep up the good work (whatever that might be)!! I dream of riding with you one day!
Dr Andrew Huberman mentioned this too… Good Stuff! Riding my bike a lot nowadays! Love it!
I wanna RIDE my bike now, at work jonsing.
Thanks for talking about mental health in your videos! I love what you do here! Wasn't expecting to hear about EMDR in a motorcycle video, but I'm so happy you brought it up!
I ride in the city of Makassar.
It is really insane here.
Yep, true facts. I'm a cruiser/bobber rider. Getting out on back country roads resets and clears my head. WI. season is pretty much over till April. The riding and meeting other riders/bikers is therapeutic... All walks of life yet same shared interests. Indian, HD, Japanese, English. Two or three wheels. It's about getting out there.
Fellow WI, rider!!!! Love hitting the back roads!
My wife has known this for a long time
You are a champion!!! I just sent this to my Dr and told him I need a medical certificate to say I need more dirt bike riding!!!
Thanks for researching and sharing.
I used to have really bad trouble with double vision and the one and only thing that I could do without it bothering me was riding my Mountain bike in the woods, I assume riding a dirt bike would has about the same affect. Riding an ADV bike on the road did not help that was actually pretty hard
First time channel viewer, tremendously inspiring video, just an amazing cup of awesome here! Thank you!☕⚙️🌎🖖🇺🇲
I love "last guy" at 4:22 just having a blast riding berms and stuff. Reminds me of a younger me when every staircase was a jump, every loading dock was a bigger jump. I kind of miss free-riding a mountain bike.
But hey, I'm in my fifties and just got hold of an FE450. It's *kind* of a mountain bike, right...
Just have to say the FPV has brought your production quality to another level 🙌
So ADV riding is healthy for body soul. We knew that, didn't we? I'm off to a ride right now.
Enjoy your riding in this beautiful Utah landscape, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
the same could be said for any physical exercise
I found that as an American riding in Italy, having a motorcycle bridges the language and cultural gap very quickly. I ride alone a lot and get lost often so I pull over to check my route or location. Bikers always seem to slow down and give me a thumbs up to see if all is well. I return the thumbs up and off they go but know that if I was in trouble, they'd help me.
I also have a near death experience everyday, lol. But that's just part of riding here. To avoid crashing, I have to stay in the moment, constantly scan and be alert. That can be exhausting and I am often wiped out after a long ride, especially in the city where I filter and split. I will often sit quietly later with a drink and think about my rides, often for long periods. I question my routes, my decisions, my near death experiences and critique my performances to make me a better rider. So the ride doesn't end with parking, I can mull over the events and enjoy the day, even several days later. My daily commute isn't enough and I often ride right past my place and keep going for a while longer. It's my happy place where nothing else matters but the next gear shift or curve.
My motorcycle has healed my mind and clamed my soul long after I get off it. It's not for everyone, and maybe that's for the better. But it is or me.
Hey Brad, in which part of Italy are you riding?
@@jackdbd Caio. Mi trova in Roma e Lazio. Dove sei?
@@soldat2501 northern Tuscany (Versilia)
@@soldat2501 north-west Tuscany (Versilia). I think it's a good spot for motorcycles because you can go from a beach to a mountain in an hour. I would say the border between Tuscany and Emilia (Garfagnana) is pretty popular among bikers.
@@jackdbd I’ve made it as far as Sienna but most of my trips are local. Went to Amalfi/Positano and Ischia. My videos are mostly around Rome for now. Next summer I’ll head farther north!
Great video helps me finally understand why i always loved motorcycle riding , especially trail riding .
Bike riding is love 💓❤️
Loved the video. All the points reminded me of the bonds I formed while thruhiking. Walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail with total strangers will forever be some of the best memories I have.
This makes some good point but PTSD? WTF is this about? lol ... Buzz words are overplayed here.
You don't need 10 minutes of technical neurojargon and psychobabble to say that riding is fun, and fun is good for you lol.
The same argument can be applied to any activity that engages the mind and body. I also find that i sometimes think of my bike as a musical instrument that moves. There are a lot of parallels with coordination, timing, rhythm, listening and feeling feedback, as well as movement either through time in a piece of music or through space, that inertia, momentum and flow. Then there's improv, if you're shredding notes or shredding trails you're still making those instinct and gut decisions, or else you'll HAVE to stop and think, analyze and all that. Doing without thinking. And all that doing without thinking, the FEELING of exercising raw skill, the zone, does all that self esteem and confidence whatnot in the background. You just become more aware of details and confident in decision making,
Everyone on the planet with eyeballs or earholes should read or listen to Zen and the art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel. It's a short, easy read but is the best book i know for explaining stuff like the path, the process, and the mastery of self through using, then abandoning the crutches of stuff like skill and technique to move to the place beyond skill and technique. The idea that you don't force yourself to be skillful, you allow it by letting go of your fears so you're free to exercise skills with confidence.
As you progress, you abandon the crutches you used to get to where you are to go further until you realize life is the adventure ride, and the bike (or board, instrument, paintbrush, whatever your passion is) is a crutch, a tool to teach you that the ride or song doesn't end with the last rev or chord, it keeps going with you when you stop. The more frequently you exercise skill the longer your mind stays in that aware, mindful, skillful state and eventually that state of calm, casual awareness just becomes your default state of being and you don't need the crutches of motorcycles or instruments to get there. It was never about the bike at the end, it was about the bike teaching you that you don't need the bike, you just need what it taught you to ride on for the rest of your life. Reach for that constant, unstoppable momentum, the most rarefied inertia and once you're there the ride just never ends.
HR 140? Only if you totally out of shape or ride for an hour straight ... Strap on a HR monitor and see the real numbers and NOT listening to a 'local expert \ hero' ....
As much as I wish they did, sports and hobbies don’t help much with real depression. And don’t even get me started on the moto community 🙄
Hey I got an idea, let's develop an AI program that mimics the pain you have if you miss the trail and hit a tree. That will reinforce the hippo campus to pay closer attention. Some A hole will probably jump on this idea and I will have lost my chance to make millions again. I have only been riding , street bikes, for 55 yrs. If you want the hyppo kampos to really activate try street riding. I just bought a new to me 2002 1600cc Yamaha at 73 yrs young. What an absolute blast, staying alive on that. Only MC riders know the value of "clearing the head" Ride on brothers.
I can’t agree more. After I got a burnout … I tried to fix my 45 years old Bike mmm and yea I got it working but then I got an Eye on the ne KTM 890 and thought yea let’s buy it. That was the best division I made since yeas and it got me back on track. That’s exactly what you described no pills just enyoiment of riding a Bike out in the free … like the Marlboro man ;-)
So awesome, thnx for sharing. Looking forward to finish healing up to come ride w/you, I’m only a stone throw away in vegas. Happy Holidays🙏🏍🇺🇸
Motorcycling is just as amazing on road also. ;)
Take care, ride safe.
No! Try bicycling, which is very good for your health and well being.
Motorcycles are noisy and disgustingly lazy modes fit for the purpose of human destruction.
Confirmation to the classic saying "If you see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist office, it obviously belongs to the psychiatrist."
God, I only dream of having a group of friends to ride with these places like you! I suffer from PTSD, and only dream of riding one day I pray to god it’s sooner then later ☝️🌍❤️
22 yrs in service here retired now 2017 i start eiding again on a 2017 crf250L i have ptsd this video has to be presented to your local VA i start racing xc on 2019 my competition? My self and my bike helps with my diabetes my ptsd my results? Memories cant never be replace i get on my own bubble 2 hours no worries just me the bike and rhe trail and how to solve and overcome adversity in the woods priceless thanks for this wonderfull video
Funny. You know how we name our motorcycles. Well, after 20 minutes on my bike he got the name "Dr. Hooligan, Therapist"
Nice feel good video for adventure motorcycle enthusiasts, but it does not contain any solid scientific evidence for the benefits of adventure motorcycling beyond the very general benefits of physical exercise. I'm sorry for spoiling the fun ....
Full disclosure, I am an adventure motorcycle enthusiast, but also an academic neuroscientist, investigating sensorimotor control (esp. balance).
I bought my first bike about 2 and a half months ago and I’ve got to say, riding on two wheels is one of the most therapeutic activities I’ve ever done. Put about 4000 miles on the bike already and plan to put on plenty more
Fantastic footage, topic and message. I found the audio really bad? Music and narration in a frustrating competition, it sounded like you were walking around the mic. Sorry Tyler, it might be my soundbar system but I found it really awful to listen to. I've enjoyed literally every video you've made to date until this one.
Well I love motorcycles, and they are great for mental health. But, they definitely aren't great for your brain if you crash......
Unfortunately I can’t ride 12 months of the year. Weather permitting maybe get 5 months of riding.
I have suffered with severe depression, anxiety, & PTSD for most of my life. There are days I come home from work and I’m completely overwhelmed and miserable feeling. My wife will push me to go get out on my street bike vs laying down. She tells me every time that it completely changes me for the better & I feel it as well. Usually for the next 2 days after a ride I just feel better overall, mentally and emotionally. I ride both street bikes & dirt bikes & I get the same positive feelings from both.
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Really nice video to watch.
And yes riding helps with depression...
It is something that pulled me out from some really dark spots in life..
I was struggling with depression, it wasnt trail riding but a sportsbike that did the trick. I encountered many challenges including a broken knee, and a year later faced a license suspension (12 months). I am getting back my license in 3 days but the goal of resetting my psychology was succesful the moment I started riding.
i love my husky 701, i get always laught at for buying the Enduro Version, but the bigger frontwheel allready saved me i felt, and it was great for South France
I bought a brand new DRZ just a few months ago and it's mostly Everrides fault. I absolutely love my bike, I am building it out as a light adventure bike, and I cant wait to ride with other riders like all of you guys!
You skipped the most important benefit: concentration. Good, safe riding is an exercise in uninterrupted concentration, which is meditation. If you ride with uninterrupted concentration, you are meditating, and acquire similar benefits. Ride your way to enlightenment 😇👍
no doubt. all the stress goes away but don't drive or be very careful if you are physically very tired.
Howdy - I want to join one of your rallies, and have a couple of questions. What’s the best way to contact you? Can’t find a way to contact you on your site, and it looks like you haven’t used Instagram in a long time. Thanks.
I've always noticed that motorciclists have some kind of unit, even when you don't know them. It's almost like a brotherhood. Now I understand better why that happens!
Implying that the motorcycling in Max Max wasn't real smh T_T