I gotta tell you. I watch almost nothing but adventure bike videos right now and your channel is the only one that has my full attention the entire video. I find myself skipping through a lot of other videos as you do on you tube but I don't with your channel. Love this. Keep it up. I'll be watching.
You’re on the right track re gravel. As you become more comfortable and add some throttle. It will help. Secondly you can think of your pegs like downhill skis, weight the peg that you want to turn, even at speed. The box is going to contribute to a different feeling but it’s a minimal effect in your case. Initiate a corner by weighting inside peg, stay forward weighted on the bike, push the bars tilting the bike towards weighted foot, all this in a combined smooth movement, once your turning you’re ass stay outside and you can transfer weight to the outside peg, standing or sitting, this shifting keeps the tires dug in and in the event you have any wiggly washout effects, normal, you’ll near instinctively counter steer etc to misstating course. Extremely important to look where you want to go, not at things you’re afraid of. Look where you want to go and the bike will follow. Loose on the bars. With practice it becomes second nature. Elbows up and out as a habit is good too.
I’ve been a longtime subscriber to bcpov and had actually ran into you once while riding in whistler. I ride motorcycles as well and this channel is right up my alley. Keep up the great work and keep the rubber on the road, safe travels 👍🤘
Yes, fuel becomes a big problem in northern BC, Yukon and Alaska! And FYI, the dam you saw near the water falls is to help create the Nechako Reservoir which is part of an interesting hydroelectric facility. The dam actually helps to backflow the water, which rather than going down the natural course enroute to the Nechako River, backflows westward from the reservoir through a man make tunnel from the 1950's to empty into an inlet on the Pacific Ocean to power the Kemano power station.
Truly, this gets better and better. Been with you since EP7 (and watched after the fact from the very beginning) and you kind of suck into the story, this episode especially. With the previous episodes with the falling and going back and stuff it was a bit too dramatic with cliffhangers and such but this here is the easy going, the nature, the open road and the feel I personally come here for. I am an Itchy Boots fan as well and I am really glad there is a strong addition to the genre from you. Not competition, you have your own flavor to things and I like it a lot. I found Itchy Boots quite late for her channel and maybe its true for her earlier times as well (haven't gone back to watch it), but I very much like the stumbling and a bit unsure beginning with such spirit to overcome it all. I feel I can relate to this so much. I have never done something like this myself but in general I feel I could and perhaps will at some point, so it is inspiring to see how your magnificent journey begins. At this point I can relate to the bits of work trips I did to Scandinavia from Estonia with furthest points being around 1000 km or so off the ferry from Stockholm towards Norway or Denmark and working our way back within a week with long roads, clients and amazing scenery. I moved and no longer drive the 50km or so route to work and back home anymore but I so remember a certain spot on this route and I remember how DIFFERENT it felt when going on one of these trips that instead of the office took me to the port and on the ferry to cross Estonia to Sweden or such. Have done some trips to northern Finland as well and once took 2 weeks and 2 days to drive through Europe, 7000 kms (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia). I loved the feeling of the unknown places to come, the adventure, the road. Slept in the car mostly with cooking/coffee on the stove and eating out and 3 nights in hotels inbetween to rest from the road a bit and freshen up. I'd love to get a motorcycle license at some point for fun but mostly I like my comforts and the significant other and the dog probably would prefer something roomier than a motorcycle with some comforts along the way so another car trip, a converted van/bus/truck or a trailer it is for me, probably. And not too ambitious, perhaps, but driving to the further side to Portugal and perhaps staying longer in some wonderful places, hopping on when feeling like it and doing some remote work as I go along would be great. But I applaud you for your spirit and love the chance to "ride along". Wishing you safe travels. PS. Not too keen with the distance for cars/trailers/motorshomes to cross over to the Americas but would someday like to your a bit of South-America (Chile to be precise), USA (for the natural diversity) but especially Canada. So love the BC setting here. Have considered Canada and New Zealand and alternatives for a temp home or to move to as well compared to just crossing Europe to "somewhere else and perhaps milder and warmer".
I rode my mountain bike from Canmore, down Spray Lakes, over Elk Pass, across Southern BC, over Grey Creek Pass, and all the rest to Vancouver in August 2023 and didn't see a single bear! Lots of scat etc, but not a single bear. Enjoying your adventure!
Eric these videos are out of this world! Not only are they shot so beautifully but the adventure and the storytelling draw one in so much. I hit the bell to be notified because I can't wait to see the next one. Thanks for the wonderful show.
Lowering the tire pressure on gravel will make a big difference. The bike will sit on top of the loose gravel and pack it down instead of digging through it and pushing it to either side. Just remember to air up again before going fast on hard pack or pavement sections.
that white SUV in the beginning who gave the scare. look at the front tire of cars. if it moves they are moving. I can't tell you how many times I've locked eyes with a driver and they've come out to run me over. the tires never lie.
the first time I did any sort of distance on gravel; the bike was moving around heaps. and it was actually quite tiring riding it... but eventually the wiggling seemed to stop. Not because the surface changed, but because I was too tired to FIGHT it. when you stop fighting the Bike, the bike stops fighting you! Relax, stop worrying about the wiggling. it's the hanging on to the bars & clamping the legs too tight that creates the wiggle! Moving forward can increase grip in most conditions. consider it like shooting an arrow backwards... if the heavy end is at the back, it will want to swap ends mid-flight! and standing stops your own movements, tension and weight from pushing the bike around on the loose surface. your legs become a second suspension system which absorbs the movement and lets the tyres follow the line they are on rather than follow imperfection (but remember that standing uses much more energy) and you can still sit as long as you aren't hanging on too tight or getting thrown around out of the seat.
Another epic episode in an epic adventure Eric. Your cinematography is simply on point and content both informative and entertaining. Just lovin' this!
This is an ambitious plan, dude. You’ve chosen a reliable & manageable bike to do it with. Good luck out there! Learning to let the bike “swim” in loose gravel takes some getting used to for sure. Relax, keep the grip soft & let the rake & trail of the front end do its thing like a caster or shopping cart wheel. A tense body & death grip on the bars just makes things worse. A heavy top box is definitely one of the best ways to upset a bikes weight & balance too. Too much weight, too high & too far back, especially with the lighter machine. Pros, cons & compromise trade offs abound in adventure motorcycling.
You are doing such a great job! LOVE the series so far! Great narration, music, videography and the drone shots are amazing !! Don't miss the MTB, this seems like the real you.
Eric, once again I have to praise your work here. I love your vulnerability. You are captivating me even more on these bike adventures than you did with BCpov (I was hooked there!). I'm honestly longing for more videos as soon as the latest one has been watched. I know you can't throw them at us each and every single day. This is just to let you know that I truly look forward to seeing a new video from you and that I am checking every single day. I really look forward to follow you these many months and probably years ahead on this journey.
All good info on standing and letting the bike move around under you. You can also air the tires down a bit. Pressure gage would be good. Beautiful scenery.
i absolutely enjoy the way you create your videos with the music ,the drone shots and the different view angles! Like me you enjoy nature and wild life so you give quite a lot of focus about it witch is good!! By being on your own now , you'r able to show us who you really are(a good guy).Before in your past relationship, your Ex (that as a great persona) was really fun to watch but it was blocking you from flourishing t your fullest in some ways !! Now you can ride without barriers!!! Cheers Eric!
You are our favourite to watch on RUclips. The scenery, your drone footage and the way you put it all together is amazing!! You are one talented man. Loving every episode. Stay safe Eric and look forward to the next one.
I started watching from day one and I was not sure if you have the right stuff to do this wonderful journey. I have changed my mind about you, so I shall now subscribe to your adventure. The mix of problems , wildlife and your self make for great watching, and I am with you on your journey.
Absolutely loved the adventure-oriented videos on your old channel-the way you edit and tell your stories is so engaging. Really glad to see you leaning into that style again while retaining your awesome storytelling and editing 🤙 Excited to see where your adventure takes you next!
Adam Riemann (ex enduro racer) has a great video on some techniques you can practice anywhere so you can feel more confident on gravel. His video is “5 off-road techniques you need to know” and the channel is under his name. Safe travels.
Cheslatta falls, Ootsa Lake and the Francios lake ferry is where I spent all of my summers as a youth - I bet some of my childhood friends were working on the ferry when you crossed. I often try to describe the south side of Francios lake to people down south (Victoria), but without seeing it, it's hard to describe how remote and beautiful it is out there. Thanks for sharing this journey - I can't wait for everything to come!
I rode a honda shadow 600 with a trailer... The gas tank would only give me about 140km so I carried another 8 liters on the trailer... I am too old and arthritic to ride now so I really appreciate you bringing me along on your journey.. Thanks. ~ulrich
I’m here from BCPov and I don’t ride motorcycles. Still, really enjoying following your adventure! Great work! My 6yo son watched with me today and didn’t like the “sad” music during some of the drone footage. I tried to explain that likely wasn’t the emotion you were trying to evoke. We all react differently. I’m hoping he keeps watching with me. He really liked his first experience with your content. :)
Great editing and music selection! I'm really enjoying this trip so far - it would be awesome to catch up with you in a few years when you make it to NZ 😀
Great job on this one , loved all the drone footage . I’m glad it was smoother sailing for you on that leg . I bet you’re missing those sunny warm days about now 😁
You know, I thought about it, and if you haven’t put slime in your tube yet, just carry a can of fix a flat! I depended on those constantly when I could not afford good tires on my car and if they work on a car tire I’m sure they will work to get you out of a jam on your bike. But you definitely need the second layer of protection. But on a Nother note, just love the footage! Can’t wait till the actual ride starts!
How incredibly beautiful! I loved the bear! I’m in Madison, Ohio and every other year or so a black bear from Pennsylvania will walk west through my area in the spring. Late summer/early fall it goes back east. I haven’t seen it because it normally is 10 or more miles south of me. One year it was spotted very near my home. I put trail cameras in my yard to get a glimpse but no luck. 😢 It was close to me, less than a quarter mile on a side road. The waterfall was amazing! I would love to see it myself. I’m very happy you got some time to shake off the flat tire nightmare to strengthen your mind to continue. I have no idea of your route through Ohio but look up Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail. The views don’t compare to the huge mountains of BC and the Western US, but it does have its own beauty! Thank you for inviting people to come on this journey with you!
Maybe someone else has mentioned this already but you should set your rear suspension sag with the bike fully loaded, half a tank of fuel and you should be wearing all your gear. You might need a helper to do this but it is totally worth it. Having too much rear suspension sag will make the front end really light which is terrible on gravel. It can feel like your front wheel is on ice. Too much rear sag will also cause your headlight to be aiming higher than it should be. It's crazy how much difference sag can make. 1-2mm can make a noticeable difference in the handling on gravel or sand. Keep up the great work! I always enjoyed your mountain bike content and this is equally as entertaining, if not more. I can't wait to follow you through the US and the rest of the world. Safe travels.
It's a mental challenge but keeping loose and letting the bike squirm underneath you on the gravel will keep you right , so many people tense up and get themselves into more trouble trying to tend to every little squirm .
Excellent work Eric! Your new channel is better than the previous. Keep up the good work. Also, as a previous motorcycle instructor, I cannot resist providing a couple tips. 1) When you are riding off road in rough terrain, try to get comfortable riding while standing on the foot pegs. You will have much better control. We do not ride MTB in rough terrain while sitting on the seat because we do not want to reduce your ability to control the bike. The same applies with your motorcycle. 2) Moving your weight around an off-road motorcycle is important for improving traction and stability. Since a motorcycle has far more weight than an MTB, you will need to move your weight forward and aft far more than an MTB. Maybe watch some videos about off-road handling.
After watching you set off and talking about being inspired by the "Long way Round" series ive gone back and started watching them again, they really are as with you inspiring and making me feel I want to set off on some adventures of my own only more like yourself with out the huge support team and list of sponsors that Ewan and Charlie had on their trips lol Good onya Eric hope you've managed a way to work out a better way to pack the bike to get some weight out of the box and down low. Safe travels
Thumbs up. Liking this more and more. Re driving on gravel. Last year I rode my stock CRF300Rally on gravel and it was a nightmare. No feeling and the front all over the place. This summer I had upgradet to Rally Raid front and rear with hydraulic preload aduster. Bilke felt plantet on loose gravel and still on the stock tires. Show how important suspension is!
I ride a lot of gravel roads. Honestly what i found made it the most comfortable was different tires and tire pressure. My stock KLR 650 came with Dunlop K750s. After they wore out at 2,500 miles (4,000 kms) i swapped the rear with a Shinko 244 and honestly have been wowed by the difference. My speed easily became 10-15 mph more comfortable and they were hands down better on all terrains, roads included, except wet rock and slick mud. Otherwise just dropping your tire pressure down to say 20 PSI, maybe 15 will make the difference. Most KLX owners also dislike the stock tires (i'm assuming yours are stock)
I have no advice for you. Keep up the good work. I come from a MB background and always loved the fast flowy stuff but truly loved the far away long rides ( 7 summits, Lord of the squirrels, etc). This reminds me of that but with the back road discovery I remember as a kid on a Honda XR80 trail bike and some extra gas. Looking forward to the following episodes.
Have been a big fan of BCPov channel but this project just seems awesome! What is the time plan of the trip? Right now you're on your way to the top of the Alaska. Will you be spending the winter there? Keep up the good work!
It's funny, it seems there are 2 theories.. the 2nd is the opposite - weight back and let the front float over everything.. at least one other person commenting that. I've tried both and I prefer weight forward..
@@Una_Moto That is the technique for riding in loose sand. Weight as far back as you can, and let the front wheel ride on top of the sand. (Turning is tricky). For gravel, weight forward and accept that the rear wheel will be dancing from side to side with a mind of it's own. Don't go too slow - Circular (I think) Inertia is your friend - 'on average' the wheel will be centered :D . Enjoy - and thanks for going to the effort of making these videos. Loving taking the journey with you - and getting antsy to hit the road again :).
@@Una_Moto Double check the PSI, too. Super high tire pressure makes gravel riding miserable. If you've got a long stretch, consider dropping the pressure a little to get more compliance... Just gotta be sure you don't get too low and overheat things. Assuming you have rim locks, lowering tire pressure can also help you get traction in tricky sections... Just make sure to inflate the tire back up for any high speed running. Mini electric pump would be a big help here : )
By now, you have probably figured it out, wherever you are, or by now, several people have already said it, but the key to riding gravel is STAND UP. You have to build up the ability to stand up for LONG STRETCHES of time. And there is zero need to speed on gravel - if you are most comfortable at 25 MPH, then do that. I don't go ver 35 on gravel, no matter how "easy" it is, because if you hit a thick patch, off you go. Practice standing as much as possible if you aren't doing it already.
I am just now realizing that you are BCPOV you got me into mountain bikes and that slowly transformed me into a motorcycle rider and I just bought my first adventure bike, your an inspiration man 🤘
Eric, flies, gnats, and mosquito's, never know when they are going to get in your mix! I got a folding wide brim hat with mosquito netting - folds into about a 3 inch disc for storage!
Man great videos!! I am passing my driver license right now and have been thinking about a trip like this for a while now. I follow the spanish version of Itchy Boots, Charly Sinewan ;) Glad to start this journey with you from the start!!! I started following BCPOV channel after watching your 3 day bikepacking trip video with BKXC in BC. This channel has the same vibe of freedom feeling! Loving it! 2 questions: Why Una Moto?? And why do you have a chest and a helmet camera? Same as the 360 and the gopro filming you. I just don't get it 😅 You could use them for different angles or remove for a simpler setup
yoo. now im stressed haha one of my favorite mtb youtubers started what for me is my dream trip and adventure right at the time itchy boots also started her new adventure haha. i have a lot to watch now. eric good luck on youre adventure!!🎉
Amazing video, really liked that "little waterfall" you visited with your drone, stunning!! When riding on gravel, just have a steady pace on it. And juse your body as a "counter balance" when turning left or right.... I'm sure you will find out the right techniques anyway, take care and stay safe Eric! 🇸🇪👍🤩
Another great video 👌Spectacular drone shots - especially those with you riding your bike. How did you manage that? With one hand on the throttle or a created flight route/Active track? 👏😃
T know this was several months ago , but I hope you have taken care of the rear tire issue - spare tubes , yes tubes etc. because after Terrace you are screwed until Whitehorse.
Great video footage, especially the drone shots. You definitely did learn a bit from Itchy Boots - she's riding in Turkey right now, by the way, doing Asia again😊
Oh heck - interesting that you drove right over the Kenney Dam, which is part of the massive Ootsa Lake Reservoir, which in turn feeds the Kemano generating station for the aluminum smelter. They just spent millions of dollars building a new underground tunnel. It's a whole other world up there - all nature, few humans, and occasionally the biggest-ass engineering project that's totally underground.
Just like bicycle touring , motorcycles handle way better if you keep the weight as low and centered as possible . If you must use that top bag , put the lightest stuff you have in it.
you're doing great love to follow your adventures, if s possible see if you can get most of the heavy stuff as low as possible ad the gear needing most protection in topbox. another good tip get a can of silicone to spray on the inside and bead of the tire, just before puttung in tube give a good dose too it's helping a lot and comes from pro rally/world tourers.looking forward to seeing next episodes travelling is the way too live and enjoying life, ride safe and keeping up your shiny side
I have A sym Nht 200 with a 11 Liters tank and a cf moto 450 mt with a 17,5 Liters tank, both can get up to 400 km range. I have taken both of them to the limit to see how much i can go if there is no gas station.
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I gotta tell you. I watch almost nothing but adventure bike videos right now and your channel is the only one that has my full attention the entire video. I find myself skipping through a lot of other videos as you do on you tube but I don't with your channel. Love this. Keep it up. I'll be watching.
Glad you find it interesting 🙂 really enjoying my self out there!
Your production and music is great. It’s great watching you transform from a bicycle rider into a moto traveller. You are on your way.
agreed pls add info with prices. thank you
You’re on the right track re gravel. As you become more comfortable and add some throttle. It will help. Secondly you can think of your pegs like downhill skis, weight the peg that you want to turn, even at speed. The box is going to contribute to a different feeling but it’s a minimal effect in your case. Initiate a corner by weighting inside peg, stay forward weighted on the bike, push the bars tilting the bike towards weighted foot, all this in a combined smooth movement, once your turning you’re ass stay outside and you can transfer weight to the outside peg, standing or sitting, this shifting keeps the tires dug in and in the event you have any wiggly washout effects, normal, you’ll near instinctively counter steer etc to misstating course. Extremely important to look where you want to go, not at things you’re afraid of. Look where you want to go and the bike will follow. Loose on the bars. With practice it becomes second nature. Elbows up and out as a habit is good too.
I’ve been a longtime subscriber to bcpov and had actually ran into you once while riding in whistler. I ride motorcycles as well and this channel is right up my alley. Keep up the great work and keep the rubber on the road, safe travels 👍🤘
I loved your video at BCPOV but this new channel just make me dream of a better and simplier life... Tks Eric. Enjoy life the way we all should
Didn't want this episode to end. You're doing a great job with the cinematography and story line. Best of luck!
This channel is pure escapism, love it! Safe travels Eric
Thanks Lewis 🙂
Fellow Canadian here. Its amazing to get this glimpse into our beautiful country. Really loving the back roads view that you provide.
Watching your videos is like therapy for my soul. Great editing! The drone shots are fantastic!
Yes, fuel becomes a big problem in northern BC, Yukon and Alaska! And FYI, the dam you saw near the water falls is to help create the Nechako Reservoir which is part of an interesting hydroelectric facility. The dam actually helps to backflow the water, which rather than going down the natural course enroute to the Nechako River, backflows westward from the reservoir through a man make tunnel from the 1950's to empty into an inlet on the Pacific Ocean to power the Kemano power station.
Truly, this gets better and better. Been with you since EP7 (and watched after the fact from the very beginning) and you kind of suck into the story, this episode especially. With the previous episodes with the falling and going back and stuff it was a bit too dramatic with cliffhangers and such but this here is the easy going, the nature, the open road and the feel I personally come here for. I am an Itchy Boots fan as well and I am really glad there is a strong addition to the genre from you. Not competition, you have your own flavor to things and I like it a lot. I found Itchy Boots quite late for her channel and maybe its true for her earlier times as well (haven't gone back to watch it), but I very much like the stumbling and a bit unsure beginning with such spirit to overcome it all. I feel I can relate to this so much. I have never done something like this myself but in general I feel I could and perhaps will at some point, so it is inspiring to see how your magnificent journey begins. At this point I can relate to the bits of work trips I did to Scandinavia from Estonia with furthest points being around 1000 km or so off the ferry from Stockholm towards Norway or Denmark and working our way back within a week with long roads, clients and amazing scenery. I moved and no longer drive the 50km or so route to work and back home anymore but I so remember a certain spot on this route and I remember how DIFFERENT it felt when going on one of these trips that instead of the office took me to the port and on the ferry to cross Estonia to Sweden or such. Have done some trips to northern Finland as well and once took 2 weeks and 2 days to drive through Europe, 7000 kms (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia). I loved the feeling of the unknown places to come, the adventure, the road. Slept in the car mostly with cooking/coffee on the stove and eating out and 3 nights in hotels inbetween to rest from the road a bit and freshen up. I'd love to get a motorcycle license at some point for fun but mostly I like my comforts and the significant other and the dog probably would prefer something roomier than a motorcycle with some comforts along the way so another car trip, a converted van/bus/truck or a trailer it is for me, probably. And not too ambitious, perhaps, but driving to the further side to Portugal and perhaps staying longer in some wonderful places, hopping on when feeling like it and doing some remote work as I go along would be great. But I applaud you for your spirit and love the chance to "ride along". Wishing you safe travels.
PS. Not too keen with the distance for cars/trailers/motorshomes to cross over to the Americas but would someday like to your a bit of South-America (Chile to be precise), USA (for the natural diversity) but especially Canada. So love the BC setting here. Have considered Canada and New Zealand and alternatives for a temp home or to move to as well compared to just crossing Europe to "somewhere else and perhaps milder and warmer".
I rode my mountain bike from Canmore, down Spray Lakes, over Elk Pass, across Southern BC, over Grey Creek Pass, and all the rest to Vancouver in August 2023 and didn't see a single bear! Lots of scat etc, but not a single bear.
Enjoying your adventure!
Danke!
Herzlichen Dank!
Eric these videos are out of this world! Not only are they shot so beautifully but the adventure and the storytelling draw one in so much. I hit the bell to be notified because I can't wait to see the next one. Thanks for the wonderful show.
Lowering the tire pressure on gravel will make a big difference. The bike will sit on top of the loose gravel and pack it down instead of digging through it and pushing it to either side. Just remember to air up again before going fast on hard pack or pavement sections.
that white SUV in the beginning who gave the scare. look at the front tire of cars. if it moves they are moving. I can't tell you how many times I've locked eyes with a driver and they've come out to run me over. the tires never lie.
the first time I did any sort of distance on gravel; the bike was moving around heaps. and it was actually quite tiring riding it... but eventually the wiggling seemed to stop. Not because the surface changed, but because I was too tired to FIGHT it.
when you stop fighting the Bike, the bike stops fighting you!
Relax, stop worrying about the wiggling. it's the hanging on to the bars & clamping the legs too tight that creates the wiggle!
Moving forward can increase grip in most conditions. consider it like shooting an arrow backwards... if the heavy end is at the back, it will want to swap ends mid-flight!
and standing stops your own movements, tension and weight from pushing the bike around on the loose surface. your legs become a second suspension system which absorbs the movement and lets the tyres follow the line they are on rather than follow imperfection (but remember that standing uses much more energy) and you can still sit as long as you aren't hanging on too tight or getting thrown around out of the seat.
This is really an interesting journey, Eric. I am enjoying your travels.
The drone shots are amazing and are accompanied by some great music. Really enjoying this series Eric and I can't wait for the next episode.
Eric your videography never fails to awe and inspire. Another wonderful video!
Love your videos Eric! I’m hooked… Thanks for sharing and taking us along for the ride.
Another epic episode in an epic adventure Eric. Your cinematography is simply on point and content both informative and entertaining. Just lovin' this!
This is an ambitious plan, dude. You’ve chosen a reliable & manageable bike to do it with. Good luck out there!
Learning to let the bike “swim” in loose gravel takes some getting used to for sure. Relax, keep the grip soft & let the rake & trail of the front end do its thing like a caster or shopping cart wheel. A tense body & death grip on the bars just makes things worse. A heavy top box is definitely one of the best ways to upset a bikes weight & balance too. Too much weight, too high & too far back, especially with the lighter machine. Pros, cons & compromise trade offs abound in adventure motorcycling.
Your storytelling and filming/editing is still so bang on. I have gotten over the lack of mountain biking already. 😂
You are doing such a great job! LOVE the series so far! Great narration, music, videography and the drone shots are amazing !! Don't miss the MTB, this seems like the real you.
Eric, once again I have to praise your work here. I love your vulnerability.
You are captivating me even more on these bike adventures than you did with BCpov (I was hooked there!).
I'm honestly longing for more videos as soon as the latest one has been watched.
I know you can't throw them at us each and every single day. This is just to let you know that I truly look forward to seeing a new video from you and that I am checking every single day.
I really look forward to follow you these many months and probably years ahead on this journey.
There will be 3 a week during December!
Nice early Christmas present!
Thank you, sir! 🎅🎄
Really enjoying your adventure. Great editing on what must be a mile of footage. Can't wait for the next installment.
All good info on standing and letting the bike move around under you. You can also air the tires down a bit. Pressure gage would be good. Beautiful scenery.
you sir are an inspiration, watching your videos makes me want to plan a trip on the klr. I'm definitely sticking with you on your journeys!
i absolutely enjoy the way you create your videos with the music ,the drone shots and the different view angles! Like me you enjoy nature and wild life so you give quite a lot of focus about it witch is good!!
By being on your own now , you'r able to show us who you really are(a good guy).Before in your past relationship, your Ex (that as a great persona) was really fun to watch but it was blocking you from flourishing t your fullest in some ways !! Now you can ride without barriers!!! Cheers Eric!
Great to see you getting some problem free riding in. Beautiful landscapes and scenery!
Amazing video Eric. Was actually waiting for the video after watching your last. Ride safe !!!!!
Love the vids Eric, your in for an epic adventure, enjoy.
Love the nature scenes Eric! Braap on and Happy Trails! 🙌
Nice to see you are enjoying the ride. Very peaceful and beautiful. Great music.
It is all so beautiful. I admire your drive and don’t give up attitude!!! Keep going you have gotten so much better. 😊
You are our favourite to watch on RUclips. The scenery, your drone footage and the way you put it all together is amazing!! You are one talented man. Loving every episode.
Stay safe Eric and look forward to the next one.
Eric, this is a masterful production and an amazing adventure. We are enjoying you, the scenery and the aerial views!
I started watching from day one and I was not sure if you have the right stuff to do this wonderful journey. I have changed my mind about you, so I shall now subscribe to your adventure. The mix of problems , wildlife and your self make for great watching, and I am with you on your journey.
Glad to have you onboard :)
Absolutely loved the adventure-oriented videos on your old channel-the way you edit and tell your stories is so engaging. Really glad to see you leaning into that style again while retaining your awesome storytelling and editing 🤙
Excited to see where your adventure takes you next!
Adam Riemann (ex enduro racer) has a great video on some techniques you can practice anywhere so you can feel more confident on gravel. His video is “5 off-road techniques you need to know” and the channel is under his name. Safe travels.
Beautiful footage Eric. Glad you managed to recharge your batteries after your punctures. Onwards and upwards 😉
Good to see you take your time for Canada, it's amazing. I remember itchy boots had to rush to beat the snow so she stuck to the highways.
Great work! B roll footage is fantastic! Looking forward to the next video...
Cheslatta falls, Ootsa Lake and the Francios lake ferry is where I spent all of my summers as a youth - I bet some of my childhood friends were working on the ferry when you crossed.
I often try to describe the south side of Francios lake to people down south (Victoria), but without seeing it, it's hard to describe how remote and beautiful it is out there.
Thanks for sharing this journey - I can't wait for everything to come!
I rode a honda shadow 600 with a trailer... The gas tank would only give me about 140km so I carried another 8 liters on the trailer... I am too old and arthritic to ride now so I really appreciate you bringing me along on your journey.. Thanks. ~ulrich
Glad to have you here Ulrich
I’m here from BCPov and I don’t ride motorcycles. Still, really enjoying following your adventure! Great work!
My 6yo son watched with me today and didn’t like the “sad” music during some of the drone footage. I tried to explain that likely wasn’t the emotion you were trying to evoke. We all react differently. I’m hoping he keeps watching with me. He really liked his first experience with your content. :)
Great editing and music selection! I'm really enjoying this trip so far - it would be awesome to catch up with you in a few years when you make it to NZ 😀
I like your content. Stay humble and i reckon you'll be famous as Norali in the future.
Bro had 425k followers as a mtb’er. He is humble through and through.
It's great to see how fast your channel is growing. Happy to see you back.
Light on the bars, a little bit of speed (45, 50kph) and definitely standing. You won't feel half of that squirrelly movement when you're standing
Excellent narration, content, editing, music. Enjoying this adventure with you dear. Best of luck.
Amazing ride. Love the drone footage as well. Thanks for sharing
I love following your adventure, and your storytelling is amazing.
Another great one, Eric. Thanks, and keep ‘em comin’! 😊👍🏻👍🏻
thank you Eric, your drone work and editing are top notch! i tree planted up this way in '92 and it looks pretty much the same :D
Plenty of trees and logging in this area :)
Great job on this one , loved all the drone footage . I’m glad it was smoother sailing for you on that leg . I bet you’re missing those sunny warm days about now 😁
Great episodes and edits Eric, keep em´coming!
You know, I thought about it, and if you haven’t put slime in your tube yet, just carry a can of fix a flat! I depended on those constantly when I could not afford good tires on my car and if they work on a car tire I’m sure they will work to get you out of a jam on your bike. But you definitely need the second layer of protection.
But on a Nother note, just love the footage! Can’t wait till the actual ride starts!
I never imagined Canada being this beautiful. Great work.
Loving this series and new chapter of your life Eric. You're doing well mate!
How incredibly beautiful! I loved the bear! I’m in Madison, Ohio and every other year or so a black bear from Pennsylvania will walk west through my area in the spring. Late summer/early fall it goes back east. I haven’t seen it because it normally is 10 or more miles south of me. One year it was spotted very near my home. I put trail cameras in my yard to get a glimpse but no luck. 😢 It was close to me, less than a quarter mile on a side road.
The waterfall was amazing! I would love to see it myself.
I’m very happy you got some time to shake off the flat tire nightmare to strengthen your mind to continue.
I have no idea of your route through Ohio but look up Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail. The views don’t compare to the huge mountains of BC and the Western US, but it does have its own beauty!
Thank you for inviting people to come on this journey with you!
Maybe someone else has mentioned this already but you should set your rear suspension sag with the bike fully loaded, half a tank of fuel and you should be wearing all your gear. You might need a helper to do this but it is totally worth it. Having too much rear suspension sag will make the front end really light which is terrible on gravel. It can feel like your front wheel is on ice. Too much rear sag will also cause your headlight to be aiming higher than it should be. It's crazy how much difference sag can make. 1-2mm can make a noticeable difference in the handling on gravel or sand. Keep up the great work! I always enjoyed your mountain bike content and this is equally as entertaining, if not more. I can't wait to follow you through the US and the rest of the world. Safe travels.
It's a mental challenge but keeping loose and letting the bike squirm underneath you on the gravel will keep you right , so many people tense up and get themselves into more trouble trying to tend to every little squirm .
Another outstanding video that makes me want to head out on my r1200gs. Great drone work!
Excellent work Eric! Your new channel is better than the previous. Keep up the good work.
Also, as a previous motorcycle instructor, I cannot resist providing a couple tips.
1) When you are riding off road in rough terrain, try to get comfortable riding while standing on the foot pegs. You will have much better control. We do not ride MTB in rough terrain while sitting on the seat because we do not want to reduce your ability to control the bike. The same applies with your motorcycle.
2) Moving your weight around an off-road motorcycle is important for improving traction and stability. Since a motorcycle has far more weight than an MTB, you will need to move your weight forward and aft far more than an MTB. Maybe watch some videos about off-road handling.
After watching you set off and talking about being inspired by the "Long way Round" series ive gone back and started watching them again, they really are as with you inspiring and making me feel I want to set off on some adventures of my own only more like yourself with out the huge support team and list of sponsors that Ewan and Charlie had on their trips lol
Good onya Eric hope you've managed a way to work out a better way to pack the bike to get some weight out of the box and down low. Safe travels
Thumbs up. Liking this more and more.
Re driving on gravel. Last year I rode my stock CRF300Rally on gravel and it was a nightmare. No feeling and the front all over the place.
This summer I had upgradet to Rally Raid front and rear with hydraulic preload aduster. Bilke felt plantet on loose gravel and still on the stock tires. Show how important suspension is!
I ride a lot of gravel roads. Honestly what i found made it the most comfortable was different tires and tire pressure. My stock KLR 650 came with Dunlop K750s. After they wore out at 2,500 miles (4,000 kms) i swapped the rear with a Shinko 244 and honestly have been wowed by the difference. My speed easily became 10-15 mph more comfortable and they were hands down better on all terrains, roads included, except wet rock and slick mud. Otherwise just dropping your tire pressure down to say 20 PSI, maybe 15 will make the difference. Most KLX owners also dislike the stock tires (i'm assuming yours are stock)
I have no advice for you. Keep up the good work. I come from a MB background and always loved the fast flowy stuff but truly loved the far away long rides ( 7 summits, Lord of the squirrels, etc). This reminds me of that but with the back road discovery I remember as a kid on a Honda XR80 trail bike and some extra gas. Looking forward to the following episodes.
The cinematography, editing, and music is amazing.
😎🙌 great vid like always bro ! 🤟
Great job man the music hit me in the feels and gave me some great memories
Have been a big fan of BCPov channel but this project just seems awesome! What is the time plan of the trip? Right now you're on your way to the top of the Alaska. Will you be spending the winter there? Keep up the good work!
The videos are a little delayed, no Alaskan winters 🙂
@@Una_Moto Ah, I see! Good luck and stay safe!
Gravel theory: Weight forward (as you mentioned) - and let the rear wheel move about. Trust the bike and yourself, even if it feels uncomfortable.
It's funny, it seems there are 2 theories.. the 2nd is the opposite - weight back and let the front float over everything.. at least one other person commenting that. I've tried both and I prefer weight forward..
@@Una_Moto That is the technique for riding in loose sand. Weight as far back as you can, and let the front wheel ride on top of the sand. (Turning is tricky). For gravel, weight forward and accept that the rear wheel will be dancing from side to side with a mind of it's own. Don't go too slow - Circular (I think) Inertia is your friend - 'on average' the wheel will be centered :D . Enjoy - and thanks for going to the effort of making these videos. Loving taking the journey with you - and getting antsy to hit the road again :).
For gravel - you can sit down, for sand - best to stand, with your butt looking like a jockey. (Teachings of TooCoolMotorcycleSchool in Calgary).
@@Una_Moto Double check the PSI, too. Super high tire pressure makes gravel riding miserable. If you've got a long stretch, consider dropping the pressure a little to get more compliance... Just gotta be sure you don't get too low and overheat things. Assuming you have rim locks, lowering tire pressure can also help you get traction in tricky sections... Just make sure to inflate the tire back up for any high speed running. Mini electric pump would be a big help here : )
By now, you have probably figured it out, wherever you are, or by now, several people have already said it, but the key to riding gravel is STAND UP. You have to build up the ability to stand up for LONG STRETCHES of time. And there is zero need to speed on gravel - if you are most comfortable at 25 MPH, then do that. I don't go ver 35 on gravel, no matter how "easy" it is, because if you hit a thick patch, off you go. Practice standing as much as possible if you aren't doing it already.
Glad to be with you, best wishes from the UK.
Awesome video dude! Thanks and keep going!
I am just now realizing that you are BCPOV you got me into mountain bikes and that slowly transformed me into a motorcycle rider and I just bought my first adventure bike, your an inspiration man 🤘
Great to hear!
Eric, flies, gnats, and mosquito's, never know when they are going to get in your mix! I got a folding wide brim hat with mosquito netting - folds into about a 3 inch disc for storage!
Very cool adventure dude. Looking forward to it!
Man great videos!! I am passing my driver license right now and have been thinking about a trip like this for a while now. I follow the spanish version of Itchy Boots, Charly Sinewan ;) Glad to start this journey with you from the start!!!
I started following BCPOV channel after watching your 3 day bikepacking trip video with BKXC in BC. This channel has the same vibe of freedom feeling! Loving it!
2 questions: Why Una Moto?? And why do you have a chest and a helmet camera? Same as the 360 and the gopro filming you. I just don't get it 😅 You could use them for different angles or remove for a simpler setup
Really enjoying your adventure! Would love to see a video on your riding gear and luggage when your done. Thanks
yoo. now im stressed haha one of my favorite mtb youtubers started what for me is my dream trip and adventure right at the time itchy boots also started her new adventure haha. i have a lot to watch now. eric good luck on youre adventure!!🎉
Amazing video, really liked that "little waterfall" you visited with your drone, stunning!! When riding on gravel, just have a steady pace on it. And juse your body as a "counter balance" when turning left or right.... I'm sure you will find out the right techniques anyway, take care and stay safe Eric! 🇸🇪👍🤩
I look forward to your videos. Very inspiring. What drone are you using?
It's a mini 3 pro, old tech!
@@Una_MotoIt does a wonderful job.
You need light things like clothes in the box and heavy things like tools in the panniers.
Another great video 👌Spectacular drone shots - especially those with you riding your bike. How did you manage that? With one hand on the throttle or a created flight route/Active track? 👏😃
Hey Eric hope to meet ya when you get to Singapore 🤩👍🏽
That was a fast cow. Bovine Olympic Silver medalist
T know this was several months ago , but I hope you have taken care of the rear tire issue - spare tubes , yes tubes etc. because after Terrace you are screwed until Whitehorse.
Great video footage, especially the drone shots.
You definitely did learn a bit from Itchy Boots - she's riding in Turkey right now, by the way, doing Asia again😊
Oh heck - interesting that you drove right over the Kenney Dam, which is part of the massive Ootsa Lake Reservoir, which in turn feeds the Kemano generating station for the aluminum smelter. They just spent millions of dollars building a new underground tunnel. It's a whole other world up there - all nature, few humans, and occasionally the biggest-ass engineering project that's totally underground.
Thank you Eric , that was Awesome as usual 👍
Loving the new series, when you get to the UK let me know if you need anything would be happy to help 👌
Just like bicycle touring , motorcycles handle way better if you keep the weight as low and centered as possible . If you must use that top bag , put the lightest stuff you have in it.
you're doing great love to follow your adventures, if s possible see if you can get most of the heavy stuff as low as possible ad the gear needing most protection in topbox. another good tip get a can of silicone to spray on the inside and bead of the tire, just before puttung in tube give a good dose too it's helping a lot and comes from pro rally/world tourers.looking forward to seeing next episodes travelling is the way too live and enjoying life, ride safe and keeping up your shiny side
Yeah, gravel is unpredictable, especially when there's a hard surface underneath. It's like marbles.
Thats excactly what i want to say. Great camera work, great sound en shots of yourself en music.
I have A sym Nht 200 with a 11 Liters tank and a cf moto 450 mt with a 17,5 Liters tank, both can get up to 400 km range. I have taken both of them to the limit to see how much i can go if there is no gas station.