Why Ride Adventure Motorcycles - 5 LIFE BENEFITS
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- I analize from my perspective 5 BENEFITS of adventure and off-road motorcycling as a senior rider. Despite the risks involved there are numerous benefits for riders of all ages and may extend quality of life to all ages.
Thank you Jr. for this video. I've been feeling a lot of shame and anxiety over having spent so much of my life on what can be perceived as a selfish endeavor This video Has inspired me and helped me to remember why I do it it Truly brings balance to my life and makes me Feel. happier And more pleasant to be around it simply makes me a better person.
That’s awesome to hear. To suppress a passion to conform to perceived norms won’t work out well. Always good to hear from you and see what your up to with that new Honda.
Just gonna head out Today. to record a video. So I thank you for the help with the motivation to get out The door.
I've never seen a motorcycle parked in front of a shrink's office!
My first bike was a '74 CB750. Then life happened; a great life, no doubt. Now, at almost 70, on the precipice of pulling the trigger on a new bike, an adventure bike. Suffice it to say, you've given me a nice little shove in the right direction! Great video, thanks...JB
@@nfvethospital do take a look at the Royal Enfield Himalayan; For me, at 75, with some mobility issues, it's a little heavy for serious offroading though. If I'm heading for some camping in the woods, or riding one of our back country discovery routes, I'll ride my TW200-that will take me anywhere. The Himi is fantastic for touring though, with a forest road or 2 thrown in. Also difficult to beat their price, and the fact that the 411CC doesn't come with all the electronic stuff that requires a dealer to repair. Their newer 450, not so much.
Thanks Joe now I know why I ride adventure motorcycles. Everyone says I’am nuts at 77. My Tiger 800 told me I’am doing just fine and saddle up for more mountain pleasures! So I listen to my Tiger he is a smart bike. Might downsize to a lighter bike around 80. Other than that it’s on! As another friend of yours says “ Are you ready for ADVENTURE” Yes and yes again. Take it easy Joe your fan.
The Tiger knows things!
You are living life like you should my friend! More power to you! I see way to many people who are so soft and fragile because they are not active so you are living life and keeping active and adventurous will keep you young. Take care and may our paths meet on the trail.
Thanks. Would be great and appreciate the comments.
I ride with friends in their 80’s. Just keep going….
Tiger 800 rider here too! I am 64, will also try to ride that fantastic machine as long as possible. Cheers from a Swiss expat living in Malaysia - envious of your very nice BDRs :-)
I got my motorcycle license and my first motorcycle at the age of 60. And I started my motorcycle riding adventure. I will continue as long as my health allows. I realized that heaven is on the motorcycle. That's why I'm not afraid of dying.
Clears the mind to really important things, right?
Hey Joe!
I completely agree with you on all accounts!
I’m a 65 yrs 10:46 young gal and I’ve been riding motorized two wheels most all my life starting at eight years old on my very own 5 cc Indian mini-bike. Still loving my freedom and our community in all things motorcycles!
Thanks for sharing!
Thats awesome. Now I have to look up a 5 cc Indian!
@@jrdepew I remember 50cc Indian mini bikes. 5cc looked like a typo.
Sir , I’m 62 this summer. I have a CRF450RX, a Husqvarna 701 and a R1300GS. I’m lucky enough to live in the Algarve Portugal. We have beautiful, legal trails all over the country. We can access Spain and Morocco without spending heaps of money.
I wanted to thank you for your beautiful words. You were not verbose. You filmed and created this really well!
I admire you. Best wishes .
(PS If you are ever in Portugal I’d be happy to loan you a bike !)
That would be an awesome adventure. Thanks.
Well said!!!!! Who would rather die on the couch bored to death rather than doing what we love!!!
Right!
Not me , sir, no way! Just bought me a Adventure bike (Transalp750) and intend to use it for all my travels on my bucketlist which is expansive! I am 80 now and I really don't care if I kick the bucket on the trail!!!!!!!!!
I got a ways to catch up!
@@WalterVetterli You are another one of my idols! Only two years behind you yet still ready for the adventure rides...!
You're right. Riding a motorcycle, especially off-road, requires great concentration. All the worries of everyday life disappear. In addition, the brain is trained to maintain coordination between analyzing the terrain through vision, the left hand for the clutch, the right hand for the gas and the front brake, the left leg for the gears, the right leg for the brake and the whole body must be balanced on the pegs at all times. All members are independently controlled. This is why the more we ride a motorcycle, the more skillful we become because several sequences become natural for the brain. Thanks for this documentary.
Welcome!
Well said!
I'm 70 and I too ride an adventure motorcycle. I looks like from the footage you included in this video that you like more hard core terrain than I do. I like to visit remote places and ghost towns. After years of mountaineering and backpacking, I'm happy to stay in hotels whenever possible.
I'm moving that direction myself. Last year was a rugged one!
Everybody likes hotels, we just like to pretend that camping is fun
This is such an amazing and important video Joe! You listed the reasons we ride. You will always be an inspiration to me and many others!
God Bless Brother!!
Thank you. Your Eyes ar better I hope.
@@jrdepew Yes Sir! 20/20! Thank God!
Well said DOC650
I just bought a 2 stroke dirt bike at 61, it sure is fun. Another bike to add to my collection, #8.
Who's counting!
I'm 72. I never rode a motorcycle until age 58. That's actually a good thing as I enjoy it so much it would have totally destroyed my career focus. But, now that I'm retired, I ride a Super Tenere (my second Super Tenere, actually) I no longer ride off road and I'm totally okay with that. I have great memories of 1600 miles on the unpaved Trans Labrador Highway, riding the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle in Canada and dozens of other great rides. I'm not as adventurous as I once was, But I can't imagine not riding. Both parents lived into their 90s, I had a stroke two years ago with no long term-impact, but it causes me to wonder, when my last ride will occur. Till then, it is therapy.
Well said. We have to adapt to reality. Adventure is always present when we ride.
Motorcycling is my zen space. To get out and smell the smells, feel the heat / cold, watch the world whizz by. And I feel like I'm literally sitting on the planet when I ride. And that is priceless to me. Spent 10 years in Australia just riding bikes, touring, etc. And just tooling around the mountains to come across a small park, then just sit on a log by a creek with the birds, nature, the bike and me. Magic. Pure fuckin magic. And you can't explain it to someone who doesn't ride.
The Brothers understand. Thanks for your insight and experience.
Jack 👍🏻 good words ! 🎯
Amazing, as a young 53, I hope to grow up to be like you. 🙏🏼
If I could turn back time! Thank you.
Try not to grow up though.... That's what you're lead to believe is the right thing to do - and it ain't
Retain your youthful wonderment and craziness
Joe, you absolutely nailed it and no one could have explained our outlook on life any better. I’m 66 and going strong.
You have a great channel and a knack for good presentation keep it up.
Thanks. Different kind of challenge!
By a slim chance my wife and I decided to get into adventure riding. We have just upgraded our 150's to 250's and we both love it. I am blessed to have a riding companion who is my life partner.
That is awesome!
All great benefits.
Spot on. They're good for us youngsters in our 50s too. 😅
Yep, everyone benefits.
Good morning Joe. I want to thank you for this video. I have watched it countless times. It has changed my live and given me hope. Please don't stop making videos. Glenn Cupler, White Lake, Mi.
Your comment is inspirational for me. Thank you.
I retired after 50 years of continuously being employed, paying taxes, and struggling today. You have been a great inspiration to me Joe. I'm looking forward to taking my 03 DR on many carefully planned adventures in the years ahead. Maybe we'll meet up somewhere on the trails in this world and if not I'm sure we'll meet on the farside banks of Jodan.
Wonderful! Enjoy your deserved adventures.
That was well said. The only thing that I find better is hang gliding while hunting thermals and then having hawks and eagles join you while you climb. Really enjoy your videos .
Bill
That sounds awesome. 🤔 hmm
What a wonderful video. Nice work sir! I'm 62 and sidelined right now with massive arthritis in both ankles. But I am part cockroach and hard to kill so I'll be back on the adventure bike soon. Someday we will ride together. Cheers!
Would be great to do that. Healing blessings to you.
68 year old adventure rider here JR and I have been fortunate to have done a LOT of great rides in the past 15 years - I look forward to many more adventures. Your comments in this video are spot on and should be inspiring to all of us! I have enjoyed your videos so keep up the great work!
I look forward to that too. Thanks for the comment.
I am 67. I totally agree. Just disappointed that friends old and young don’t want to come along for the ride. They are too sensible.
It is more fun to ride with like minded riders. Finding them is difficult.
Outstanding Joe. 67 yr old long distance tourer here. Well said.
Glad you enjoyed it
From one old adventure rider to another - well said. Thanks.
You bet!
Thank you for the video I'm 58. young one at home an just bought my second enduro a gas gas 500. I told my wife how much longer can I do this. It's my passion. It clears my mind. Keep on riding. God bless you. Hope you find what your lookin for.
Thanks for sharing!
Joe, You are an inspiration. I plan to retire in January and set my sites on adventure ! I ride weekly now but plan on riding WEEKS in the future! Goal is to see the entire greatness of the USA.
Go for it!
the motorcycle serves as a extension of our spirit, it helps us reach out and see things from soo many perspectives and from others views as well, times when i have gone tooo long without a ride caused much mental disturbance, motorcycles equal instant smiles....
Thanks for insightful comments. Good to hear others perspective.
Thank you for this channel...I recently lost my wife and really needed this. I rode a lot when I was younger. Now I'm feeling the spark of riding adventure coming back
Sorry to hear that. Just lost my older brother.. Heading out for a few days riding myself.
That was excellent. I watch all of your videos, and the commentary is a big part of why I enjoy them.
At 66 years old, I can relate to your situation. I've been riding from an early age as a boy and hopefully will be able to continue for years to come.
Thanks
That is awesome!
Too old to change horses. My passion (purpose) is the road and camping. With a truck, cargo trailer, and bike, I travel everywhere and ride beautiful m/c roads full time. Your video looks exciting and if I was younger I would maybe take a shot at it, but my trailer has room for only one bike, a 2017 BMW R1200rs. Hope we cross paths sometime.
Sounds like you get it and the benefits apply to all modes of moto trips
Great job Big Joe... Love what you're doing... I Always look forward to the next Video. GOD BLESS YOU & GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Excellent video, couldn't agree more with all your five points, and many of the comments here. I've been riding motorcycles since I was a kid, approaching 59 now, and finally purchased my first ADV bike. I've done a dozen trips or so throughout the West renting ADVs, so it was always on my path of progression. Multiple trips planned at the moment, with others in the works. Riding never gets old, and ADV just takes it to another level.
Right on!. I start thinking of the next trip immediately at the end of my current one. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastically motivating! I am about to start riding again at 64 after a 9-year break, and now I am a lot less worried about my decision. Thank you very much!
Best to Yah! Thats close to my experience too.
Ha, I'm starting after a 50 year gap! ✌️
All I can say is that , you are an inspiration and ALL THE POWER TO YOU 🙏💕
Too kind!
Just stumbled onto your channel. I'm 71 and ride a BMW GS1200. There's no way I can get that 1200 upright if I drop it, and as spring is almost here I've found myself looking at lighter weight bikes. Thanks for confirming what I've come to realize!
I'm going lighter myself
Some of my fondest memories have been traveling on and riding motorcycles in general. Very much a place to practice living in the moment. Thanks for your service and the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing!
Very inspiring!
I couldn’t imagine life without a dual sport!
It has been life changing! My only regret is discovering it later in life.
Cheers!
Thanks, looking forward to riding this summer.
Thank you for this lovely video. I am the same age as you, have a DR650 identical to yours (waiting for me in the USA) and will be travelling from my home in New Zealand next month to ride coast to coast on the TAT. When I have showed friends extracts from your videos of where you have ridden they think I am nuts! But I agree with every reason you have so carefully identified. Thank you for your analysis and for sharing it with us. It is one of the nicest videos I have watched.
Very gratifying to read your comment. If you want to reach out on your journey email me joe.depew@icloud.com
Many thanks. I will do that!
After my very first season of riding a cruiser bike, I am going to pickup my second bike tomorrow a TW200. Your journey has been inspired me to rolling into the wilderness... Thank you!
Great! TW should be just right.
The TW 200 will take you and bring you back from any where. Not very fast but with a BIG smile on your face !
@@RalphGiro Picked it up last Saturday, rode back in the rain. Makes me wonder where had this bike been all my life! 😂 Can't wait to get on dirt road!
Cracking choice. In the UK we only get the 125 and imports are the same price as a S/H BMW.... Enjoy your miles@@womanhoodisnotacostume7648
JR I thoroughly enjoyed this. Recently retired and having ridden over 50yrs now I bought a used GSA recently and have joined various groups, attend rally's and even toured through Europe. Why I do it mirrors your video - body, spirit, mind, fellowship and adventure. You meet the greatest people the best of which are much like you. God bless you and lead you to a purposeful life... to me the key being with others.
That's great!
Happy Easter. God Bless!!
Same to you! Easter all year!
Great video! Just turned 56 and practicing for my motorcycle license. In the next 5 years, I want to ride from Ohio to San diego with a stop in New Orleans. I figure, If I can still throw my leg over the seat, I'm not too far gone yet!
Then get your leg back when you stop! Good to have a goal.
Great video. Being 68 and recently retired I bought another motorcycle. A Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. Even though it is a bit heavy. I will be riding mostly pavement. Thanks again for your insight and you motivate me to be better.
Thanks for sharing!
Same age as you - but looking at the new Royal Enfield Himalayan......(or maybe the old 411). Why, BC it seems they A) pull like a tractor B) they're as rugged as the trail itself. C,) but more importantly they have soul. Enjoy your miles
Ride on, brother. I’m 65 year old pavement rider and always wanted to ride nature’s trails. I enjoyed watching this vid., thanks for putting it together.
Glad you enjoyed it!
As I always preach… “Get Out There or Get Out of the Way”. ~Grizz
Preach on Brutha!
Thank You Sir So Much Joe! I just turned 59 this July and I sold my HD and got a new 901 in February, my Son as a 901 as well and we just did are first BDR ride up in Bear Valley! Thanks for the advice and inspiration! Here we Go!
That is awesome and doing it with your son is special. I know!
Everything is the truth you told. Thanks a lot for this Great Film 👊🙏🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
You really nailed it Joe, there is a hidden wealth to be obtained by all. Old dudes rule!! 😂
Thanks. Had some HELP!
Thank you for the inspiring video. A 67 year old Californian with a XR650L.
Thank you for watching. Quite a community of older riders here.
Love the content, keep riding!
"If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world." -CS Lewis
What a great quote. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Joe. I'm 40years old rider without any ridding license but I use my drivers license 😊. I ride for the same reasons as you. Respect
Respect back! Thank you.
After 26 years of touring on sport-tourers (Kawi Concours, Guzzi Norge)and an ADV (armoured up VStrom650XT-selling) I brought home a DRZ yesterday, and at 61 turning a page into a new chapter of motorcycling. I'm done with idiots in cars, and would rather just stay off-road in the wilderness - along with all the reasons and points you've pointed out so excellently here. Cheers and happy travels!
My sentiments exactly!
At 58, I really feel what you said here...Thanks Brother!!
Very welcome
Greetings from Cali. Great video Joe, full of sound wisdom. Lord bless you and your family! Here’s to many more years of riding! -Alan
Thank you so much and same wishes for you.
Joe....Nicely done, the invitation is brilliantly presented..
Thanks Dan. I asked for some help on that!
JR, loved how you worked in the (most important) message about the final journey. "you might want to check it out"
With your permission, I would like to use that phrase in trying to get the people in my life, "to check it out"
Sure, hope it resonates wherever needed.
Hi JR, i want you know how many you video inspired me and touch my soul! I have 35 yrs old and hope I can ride many many year forward like you do! This is my first of many videos yours that I will watch! You are a inspiration to me! Deep in my heart: thank you!
Forgive my bad english, I´m brazilian! lol
Stay safe and keep riding to you and for us!
I got your message clearly! Thank you very much.
Words to live by, Thanks.
Thanks for listening and commenting.
Think you summed up why the majority of us ride and the spirit of adventure that beckons us too. My big, fast, bikes are going to someone a lot younger than me now having done that for 35+ years and now I’m buying an adventure bike probably the little CF Moto 450MT. Can’t wait to get out there and do some exploring!😁
Great. The 450 looks amazing. I wonder how available they are going to be.
Excellent as always.
Thank you! Cheers!
I'm very proud of you bud. I'm totally 100% with you bro. Have a good summer bro.
Thanks! You too!
Thanks for the terrific video and for sharing your wisdom. Based on the comments, it's helping people sort out their thoughts and feelings about motorcycling past the age when our culture tells us that we should be sitting in a rocking chair with a TV remote control in our hand.
Glad it’s helpful!
Great insights. Just to add motorcycling gives me a sense of freedom from the disabilities I’ve sustained throughout my life. Yes, it hurts like hell at times by oneness with my surroundings refocused and sometimes resets my mind. I guess there will be other disabled riders out there who feel the same. All the best.
There are other's out there. Check out my friend Brock Gill's channel @motomission. He has a video riding the Rockies with a guy missing his arm! Thanks for watching and God bless.
5 stars, exactly what I think too. Thunderbear Sweden 67 years
Awesome to hear! 🙂
All good points I’m 64 and have enjoyed my Dr 650se since new in 08
That is incredibly awesome!
Hi JR. So close to my understanding of why I ride. 64 and living it. Keep on doing what your doing. Regards Mark E
Thanks 👍
While viewing your video and listening to some great words of wisdom, "The Great Adventure", a song by Steven Curtis Chapman, a Christian artist, kept running in my mind. You are so correct in that our greatest adventure is not on planet earth! Blessings and thanks for another great video with great content.
Thanks! I know of the Artist and will have to look up the song.
Really enjoyed this. I’m 64 and just bought an adventure bike. I had ridden for years when I was younger and really wanted to get back into it. This video hit home
That is awesome!
Some nice thoughts there Joe.
I think the hardest part for me as I grow older is socializing. The older I get the less tolerance I have for people especially grumpy/bitter old men with closed minds. Seems a lot of my mates are becomeing bitter as they grow older. I think that's why I tend to ride solo these days.
Valid observation. Usually riders are positive people but I know as we get older it’s harder to find compatible mates .
Joe, you got yourself a new brother and a sub. Wonderful sincere inspiring video. Because we truly are all alike. Btw, yesterday evening, I was feeling really anxious. I sat for a drink in a cafe downtown Belgrade, called up two mates who arrived with bikes. I sat on buddies Ducati and after just a spin of 50 meters around I was like new. Incredible....
Awesome! Thank you!
Your such an inspiration Sir i cant stop myself to cry
Too kind!
Great video, thanks for posting! As a "seasoned citizen", riding my motorcycle helps me connect with nature, live in the moment and escape the mundane. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing!
Very well said! Very well done!!!
I appreciate this!
Thanks you jr for this great video. I'm 70 but I ride only street motorcycle. Glad you are a Christian so am I.
Thank you, Carlos.
Thank you for this video!! You are much more articulate than I and you nailed it. I am going to share it with my kids ( both in their 50s). I’ve just bought a Crf300l as the dr650 is getting a bit heavy. The dr has 40,000 miles on it. Took it to Tuktoyuktuk on the Arctic Ocean last summer a 6,000 mile round trip camping all the way from southern British Columbia. Hope to do a few bdrs on the Crf300l this summer. Plan to “go hard” every day until I can’t. Turn 80 in a couple of months. Livin’ lovin’ life!!
That’s awesome!
Another timely post for those of us over 50 and on the down slope of the life cycle. This clearly shows that age doesn't diminish the desire to explore, experience and be entertained by it all. Luckily for us, the variety of choices in bikes, gear and places to go fits a wide range of riders and the time and resources we have. Hope to see you on the trails some time.
Very well said. So many choices.
I thought for sure I'd have those same feelings and experiences when I bought my new 23 street glide. Thought at 51 this would be my last motorcycle I'd have to buy. But after a full season of riding, it just wasn't happening for me. The 2 wheeled tour bus wasn't fun or exciting. Also a pain in the ass to navigate my gravel driveway and road until I reached a paved road. Later last summer I road my sons Himalayan and it all fell into place. An adventure bike is the direction I need to go. I'll be entertaining a yamaha T700 and selling the street glide very shortly. Great video.
That is a real testament to finding what resonates! Thanks for commenting.
You use the words many of us feel about why we ride adventure motorcycles but struggle to clearly articulate. But for me the ending was the best part! Thank you for sharing!
Makes me smile, thanks.
Im in my 60's and pretty much agree with most points 👍
Thanks
I'm 58 years .. and you make me young again bro ....
Keep riding ..God bless you .
Glad to hear that
awesome video! thanks for sharing. - is your bike of choice, the DR650?
It has served me well. I'm planning to be on WR250 this year. Never was disappointed on the DR though. Still in the line-up.
God Bless and more power always Sir, thank you somuch for sharing your adventures with us. Iam a Person with disabilities but iam still riding up to now.
All the best
awesome video!! we were just at march moto madness this weekend so it was cool to see the brotherhood and the new friendships through adv riding. funny we actually camped in the same exact spot as you toward the end of the video. I'm sending this to my 75 yr old dad who got his first taste of gravel roads at the event.
So cool!
Keep riding JR. I am in my 50's and own a Fatboy...but grew up on the 2 stroke dirt bikes...and they are a part of me. Like you, I have maintained my mind, body, and spirit. As such, I am considering adding a 2 stroke YZ250 to the toy collection. Life is short and you are making the most of life.
Yeah, a YZ250 should get the blood going.
Thanks for finding the words which explain my passion for adventure motorcycles. :) You nailed it!!
That’s awesome to hear!
Love it. It’s all about keeping active after retirement.
True
Instant like and subscribe. This is exactly the kind of adventure I want to take part in while I am able. You make excellent points.
Thank you.
J.R.- thank you so much for putting this out here. I am 55 and my husband, 69. I have been whispering about this to him for a couple years. YOU are going to help my plight turn into success!!! My deeperst gratitude ❤ See you out there!!
Whow! That's awesome.
Am a rider too, and am 60, thank you for sharing your thoughts why you ride, almost the same reason here, keep it up sir, just subscribed to your channel
Thank you for the Sub!
Thanks for the great video, Joe! The NEED for adventure is real for us. This is NOT the case with the majority of overweight and out-of-shape Americans! An upcoming adventure is the motivation to take care of yourself. Outdoor adventures are the antidote to living a mundane life, watching TV and fictional characters having fictional experiences. My concession (as I age) is to downsize to smaller, lighter motorcycles. I am 100% willing to sacrifice top end speed for many more years of riding! Ps. I ALSO ride bicycles and enjoy bikepacking for the same reasons. I've coined MotorBikePacking for the crossover between the two sports.
100%
Subbed.
We’re both of the same vintage. I’m a childless widower just trying to get something out of what remains of my life on my ADV Honda CB500X.
Thanks for the sub! Riding is a valuable link in the chain.
Wow, Thank you for sharing. I hope when I get my adventure Bike we will meet on the trails one day.. very inspiring.. again Thank you Sir..
I hope so too!
Even as a younger old guy I can relate to all of this - well spoken and thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Applies to all ages I think.
Moon dust. That's a great name for that crud.
For sure.
Perfect explanation Sir.God bless and ride safe.Cheers from India.
Glad you liked it
I hope everything is okay. It's been a while since I've seen you on your channel. I look forward to seeing you again in your new adventures. Have a great summer and thank you.
All good. Thanks for reaching out. Life has been busy but I’m uploading a new video tonight
I am 68 years old now I own one 2017 klr650 and one 2018 Africa twin I don’t travel as much as I should do to no companion to do it with its so frustrating wish you the best of health and luck
Good bikes. It is a challenge to find ride partners. Try local Facebook or clubs.
Inspiring statement. 💪🏻👍🏻🇩🇪✌🏻
Safe rides. Always.
Same for you. Thanks.
yes , I have a spirit of a rider, riding gives me more life 😊,
Thumbs up!
Great video. I'm 80 and still ride a 1000cc sport bike. I find that challenging enough. For real adventure I head out for weeks at a time on the ocean solo in a sailboat. I'm not very social so don't really need to meet people. Just have a few longtime friends and my wife and parrot. I like to ride alone. Probably die alone too. Actually 100%.
One or more long time friends is to be treasured and more valuable than many casual ones. I like solo travel myself.