This story brought a smile to my 60-year old face. Put over 90 hours on my KTM 300 last year, many with my 20-year old son. Would be tremendous if I could ride another 10 years.
I loved this s video, I’m 61 and have CIDP a form of MS, it affects my feet and hands and the doctor said no more dirt bike racing for me, so I stopped the vintage racing and bought an electric start Husqvarna TE 300 and doing a lot of trail riding with all my young friends and they said they can’t believe I keep up with them and I told them I can pass them but didn’t want to make anyone feel bad, loving life on brand new husky, even the guy at the dealership thought I was buying it for my son or grand son, so bother keep riding and sending these videos.
First of all, wonderful video. These guys are an inspiration. Great that you are riding with CIDP, Tarin! You’re a hero! I came down with CIDP at the age of 37. At the time I could barely walk or button my shirt. Fortunately it went into remission after 2 years. I still don’t have much sensation in the soles of my feet and there is also some weakness. My neurologist asked me what I planned to do once I was able to walk. I told him I wanted to ride motorcycles. He said to go for it! I started out by riding street bikes. I learned to ride a dirt bike at the age of 51 and I am hooked. Here at 54 I am having a blast. Riding in the dirt also improved my street riding. Thank you, Barry, for the great videos on your channel.
I have CIDP too mate, thankfully I'm responding well to the intragam infusions and training through it. Changes to my treatment time frame has helped heaps also
This video (50 years of Kicks) was instrumental in making me want to create cinematic motorcycle videos. I realized that not every video has to be an adrenaline pumping shred... but they could be about regular (okay... those guys are superhuman) people who enjoy riding for the sake of riding. Thanks for sharing it again!
I've seen your videos, too, and you are the reason why KLR 650's keep drifting into my view! I really appreciate your comments and support for Cross Training Enduro Skills.
I'm 34 and one of the guys I ride with is 73. He's great, certainly slowing down but still going and that's the main point! Motorcycles bring people together like nothing else I know
I just turned 50....sold my bikes 10 years ago when the kids came....but now I can't ignore the calling to get back to off road riding.....these guys and this wonderfully made documentary have inspired me. Thank you for creating this and sharing their amazing story.
Great inspirational video, I’m 67 retired to Turkey and bought a KTM 250, my first ever enduro bike. It has opened a whole new chapter in my life, wish I had done this years ago. Keeping me young at heart!
Thanks Berry for this video. I am 57 and have health problems that have caused my work place to put me off work and on disability. Been going though a depressive state because of it. I have had a job since I was 14, about the same time I started riding. My outlook is now is, I can still ride and now work will not interfere with my riding. ;) Gotta live you life ya know?
absolutely... i think work becomes so much a part of our identity that any forced move to retirement is really difficult. but with time (and a positive attitude) it can open up plenty of new stuff and time to get passionate about the things you love. i hope it works out for you that way eventually..... :)
Come to the Mid West (America) and interview Gary Wing who is 84 and still actively competes in trials. Also, Dale Malasek who is going to be 75 and competitively competes in trials regionally and nationally. Both of them would be great interviews.
Love these stories! I just started riding off road again at 63. I’m fortunate to have I half a dozen 60+ friends that still ride. Although I cannot do the gnarly rocky stuff I am sure having a great time once again. Ride on!
Inspirational to see such love towards the sport!! I’m a 58yr old that just picked up a KTM 250 xcf trail bike. The response I get from people when they see and hear about me dirt biking is shock and concern that I’ve picked up the sport when I should be taking it easy at my age. I’ve always been physically active throughout my life, I play hockey, cycle and weight train. I’m thoroughly enjoying dirt bike riding and I get out at least once a week for a trail ride. And here’s to think, I was going to buy a fishing boat. BRAAP BRAAP
Similar age - And not enduro but a small capacity duel sport I am loving ripping down a dirt road to a beach to be a galah on. I got my bike the same day I heard about a DR650 falling on an associate where he didn't make it. Caused me to reflect a bit but I am liking the bike a LOT If we all knew our expiry date that would also be a problem.
i had the privilege to ride with a 61 year old man i met out in the forest and he was the fastest rider Ive ever seen. such a amazing thing to witness.
awesome to hear, dave. so many of us doing this nowadays and it's kinda cool to see dirt riding has so many of us middle-aged guys returning to the fold!
Awesome video,and I will sure ride till I die!!,mind you,I started a year ago,and I am 40 now,also a war veteran with big surguries from getting blown up in IRAQ,but modified my bike so I can ride and now thinking all I haved missed in my life. Riding dirt is a therapy and watching videos like these,are super motivational!!,again 👍on the vid.
@@paulvautrain5798 thank you Sr.,would do it all over again if I could.when you have a chance check my channel,as I progresd little by little in this sport!
@@thumbgas888 i caught your hare scramble race on your channel,impressive!!,nothing woodsy like that in cal,left ya a message on your channel,Good Job Brother!
I'll be 70 in 8 weeks and still riding! Just rode 436 back country miles on the TransAmerica Trail last week and still ride the mountains above timberline. The 2011 Husaberg FE390 is perfect for what we do. Keep up the GREAT vids!!! Ray, in Colorado.
great news ray, i hope to be doing the same as you in a dozen years or so time. the 390 is a great little engine, seems to be the favorite in the four stroke line up for most!
I’m 58 and I just had a bad accident which will take me months to recover. It’s videos like this that give me hope to continue during what I love. Unfortunately time is not on our side so enjoy the time you have before it’s gone forever.
I hope you heal without dramas. I've been there twice.... shattered lower leg about 15 years ago and the spine fracture about two years ago. I knew I had the potential to slip into depression so both times I focused on trying to use it as a positive experience to develop mental toughness - something I'm not very good at! Worked at not complaining, getting into good books and movies, exercising in any way I could. More contact with friends etc. About the three month mark both times I started to whinge and whine but that was a pretty good run for me lol. ruclips.net/video/T-DrbUbyP_c/видео.html
Great video. I’m 37 and often kick myself for only getting back into riding a few years ago, and wonder how long I can realistically stay involved in this great sport. Thanks to these inspirational fellas I reckon I’ve got at least 40 more years!!
I am 54, coming from a mtb and road bike background, I picked up the sport two years ago and I love it. Here in El Paso, TX there are a bunch of guys 65 plus that Ride very well and fast, Steve Fox is one of them and he is 69. Awesome video
I'm 53 and nearing the end of recovery from a broken finger and metacarpal following a coming together with a tree. The hand surgeon knows me well enough to know it was bike related trauma before I mentioned it; in other words this is not the first time I've broken my hands. During the recovery period I have considered maybe calling it a day but this video has inspired me to get back onto the bike and continue doing what I love.
I’m 58 and am just finishing a KTM XC-F 350 build project. WMR Competition is doing it. I just wanted to have the best dirt bike ever as a bucket list item. I’ll pick it up on 12-6-18. I’ll post a ride update here down the road.
Absolutely loved this vid. I'm 42 and I just came back to motorbikes, I had tears in my eyes when I watched this. That's what I want to do till the end of my life. I have those to pals that are even older than guys from the vid and they're still live a life on 2 wheels. INSPIRATIONAL.
Thats so inspiring to me, ill be 50 in November and just purchased a new 23 beta rr 200. I hope I can go on just like these guys.... God bless you old coots! Lol
Wow what a pair of legends, that bit about discussing with your family the possibility of going out on the trails and being okay with dying, Yeesh, warriors. I could imagine that decision locking people in their homes in fear
Beautiful. They're great examples to us all in how humble and respectful they are of each other. So impressed by the humility of the "younger guys" who hold Paul and Larry with such respect and honor. What a great video! Great job!
CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS - No worries, friend! Their stories are inspirational and we can't get enough of stories like this where the character of people outshines their accomplishments. I want to be that "old guy" that can hang with the others, but doesn't gloat about what he's done, complain about what can't be controlled or be critical about the "younger folks". We need elders to look up to ... especially their awesome wheelie and hill-climbing skills! Thank you, again, for doing this! Paul and Larry deserve their voices to be heard and I really appreciate the kind of respect and love you have for them. I'm not a dirt/enduro rider (yet) but your kind of videos make me think: maybe my next bike should be a dual sport? Cheers!
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” - ― Hunter S. Thompson
62 now. I have my 19 KTM 300 exc tpi, first bike was a 75 Honda elsinor. The KTM is way easirer to rode than anything I ever had. These guys can ride circles around me.
Great video. One of my role models in riding is a friend that’s in his 60’s. He’s still every bit as good a rider as any one of my other riding buddies(20-40yo)s. Another guy who was a mentor of a friend for NAHA still competed until he died in his 80’s. Never underestimate someone who’s been riding for multiple decades.
Thanks Barry and Traction Erag for featuring these 2 statesmen of moto. We have a similar group here at Walker Valley, Washington State that meet every Wednesday and ride the good stuff. Many riders are 50-70, and a few local legends are mid 70’s to 82 years old. We stop frequently so nobody gets too tired, but also because we value the stories and experience the senior guys have to offer. We don’t ruin a good dirt ride by talking politics. Moto therapy keeps the mind and body working well and lets us forget about life’s unpleasantness for a while. Another side benefit is that we get to try everyone’s bike out without having to buy it. I ride 10 different bikes a month, and you can always learn about bike setup from another experienced rider. Sorry, got to go now and load up for tomorrow!
Well done, what a great experience it was to watch this mini-doc. Thanks for putting in the time, effort, and love of riding to have done this. It was very well done. I'm "getting up there", but just got back into riding since a teen with a new KTM 500, and I'm super excited for as many years as I can make up for losing inbetween moving ahead.
Love the video turning 60 this year I have ridden for 40+ years except the last 6-7 due to a bad bump in my health, always enjoyed the exploring aspect of riding from the physical to the mechanical and geological limits the push you though to the next challenge. Kudos to all who ride and preserve video of the their adventures. My friend and I happen to be lucky enough to engage with a old cogger when we first started dirt riding, the gentleman was fluent on trials, motocrass, street, and atvs. The trails he had carved out over the years led us to the world of excitement that some people only read or dream about. With smiles permanently glued to out faces every time would met him we would confidently proclaim that yes we did that trail he was refering to time and time again, anticipating the well then maybe you can try this one next and let me know how you made out. Never forget him or his farm which was one of our most favorite starting points of so many adventure and mis-adventures. He was in his late 70s when I last saw him and still riding strong.
Such an awesome video, there is a guy that I had the honor to ride with and have became friends with, and he’s 67 years old, and he does circles around me!!! First time I rode with him and I saw him I’m like pfff I gotta wait to let him catch up, it ended up being him waiting for me and a few others!!
So I just started last year at 50 and you are teliing me I could have 20+ years of riding ahead of me ? Now that is inspiring. Thank you and hats off to those fine gentleman.
We hope so, Eric! Last time I spoke with Paul he had turned 80. His birthday present to himself? He bought a new bike and van to go travelling all over north America and ride more... great role model.
one thing i love about the traction erag crowd is they don't judge riders by their ability, but by their attitude, heath. if you love it and keep grinning after your 172nd fall for the day then you are a legend. :D
One of the best videos on your channel so far, I probably have watched all Of them at probably 3x now and I can’t get enough of this one, it’s so good to see legends living the dream, riding with such a good level, and having this much fun no matter what. The other one I really like is the reunion with Paul, larry, Jarvis, Colton and the young fella (sorry I forgot his name), 4 generations enjoying the sport and making life much better. Congrats for you content and keep uploading your channel, is one of the best in my opinion! Always great stuff, good laughs and something new to learn.
thanks Paulo! i must admit i was not involved in making this video, or the checkpoints one with graham jarvis and colton haaker. these were made by traction erag before i joined with them.
wow... being new to this sport in my mid 40s this is so inspiring. Inspired to get fit ..to live life.. to do what it takes for my own health to enjoy something new and challenging. WIth every challenge their is award... Great video!!!!!
When a Dr tells you it’s hard work you better believe it, it is. I know it was hard being with the guy when he passed, but like he said, what a way to go, doing something he loved, works for me.
unfortunately it wasn't mine alton. as per the vid i'm just hosting it for the traction erag guys. glad you enjoyed it... their free mag is pretty cool too! tractionerag.com/
Watched this (and the follow up) many times in the last few years & still love it. MY fav on the tube . Well done to Paul & Larry & Traction Erag . Thanks for posting Bazza
What a truely inspirational documentary! I love all your videos, and you’re right, dirt bike movies don’t need to be all action. I’m 52, clearly a youngster, and can’t keep up with the 20 something year old hoons that I ride with. But I learnt a long time ago to ride at my own pace and as both these guys impress, I enjoy myself, and thats what’s vital. Good on them both for their message to us all and thanks again for the video. I’ll watch it when I’ve had a ‘not so good’ ride for the lift it’ll give me !
hey guys im 60 and in Australia your a great inspiration , im still working to much and have the need to go riding I have a 2014 ktm 500exc and 250exc 2 banger , enjoy riding , need to do more and need to get fit again . keep on keeping on !!!
Thoroughly enjoyed that. I do miss the long vids. So much respect for these guys. Even brings a few tears at the accomplishment these guys have not only done over the years but even to this day by getting out of bed and doing what they love. Such an honour to hear there story. Thank you.
Holy crap. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this! Feels so wholesome, makes me feel hope, empathy, etc. Feels like I'm in my living room growing up with my brothers watching motorcycle movies on VHS, a happy family. Are you working on more? What kind of support would you need to make a series? What about one with people that struggle with health issues? Just some thoughts. Thank you so much.
traction erag did an awesome job on this doco! no plans to do feature length vids like this for a while, but as you know many of the supporter vids are between 12 to 20 mins long. we've done two vids about depression, one for riders with upper body issues (e.g. carpel tunnel), three vids about physical fitness... planning one about PTSD at the moment. here's how to find various topics: ruclips.net/video/DBTSq8OdWIc/видео.html
Such a good vid. Such good characters. Thanks for providing this. Much younger than these legends but I’m adamant I’m back on the offroad again. Inspired.
I wish I could watch it now... but life makes me go to bed... tomorrow I will see it all ☺ Nope. I watched it all tonight. I teared up several times, and I'm happy that I did. Life is a beautiful journey, try to get the most beautiful scenery...
i had the privilege of riding with paul again two months ago and i can't believe his energy, i kept dropping behind because i was getting tired. the man's a machine!
This has enthused me to the point where i'm getting fitter as from now, at 59 bi-lateral knee replacement, shoulders, & hernia time to test the surgeons handy work. Tired of follow the leader on my Victory Xc ( love the bike and she's staying), I started in the dirt with my 1973 XL-70 honda and will finish in the dirt. Thank you for the kick in the pants i needed. It may have taken me two years to find this clip but like the boys said its never too late.
In my group most of us are in our 50s now and these guys are our inspiration. We've started an old codgers playlist to remind ourselves we are still relatively young! ruclips.net/p/PLlur54ugvzNIh4MEpn6ovl2ee8HvNXpKe
Great seeing all these positive comments! This was my brother Anthony's first stab at directing on a professional level. This was a great achievement, but I think I liked Checkpoints even more. All the best to the Traction E-Rag team, and to Paul and Larry, keep on kickin'! "G"
yep, i'd love to collaborate with anthony on something in future but i'm afraid i would just drag the level down lol. he's not bad at magazine design either. :)
The recent world-wide crisis, make me rethink the way we live, almost like robots, office-home-office. These guys are an inspiration, I'll get my own bike very soon, believe me. The best for you all.
I've been riding mostly sportbikes such as ZX-7 Ninja , R-1's , Gsxr's since 1989. in 2001 started dirtbike and trail riding with both a KDX 200 then moved up to DRZ400E . decided I wanted something in the middle so Got a WR450F and converted it into a Supermoto '. I'll be 57 years old soon and I've always worked out from years as a personal trainer. and like Paul , most of my friends are much younger than I between 21 to 34 years old . I am truly happy to see this video of guys that are so passionate about riding and challenging themselves into their later years. I believe the body will go where the mind takes it. as Paul put it ; I can ride with one arm, one leg , or half a " brain " LOL ( that's the right attitude in LIFE ' ) kudos with all that said I'm looking at getting into more dirtbike riding to supplement my motard track riding . life is brighter on 2-wheels !
great to see you still into it all, sam. the personal training must help... i do a reasonable amount of exercise but i know i should be doing more if i want to ride better!
Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Wow, more true words have never been spoken. I’ve pick up woods riding again after being out of it for too long. At 47, my wife things I’m foolish. But I have the privilege of meeting and riding with several gentlemen who are 10, 20, and almost 30 years ahead of me. In fact I was riding with this group of guys as they were marking up an enduro course back on one of the hottest days back in July that I can remember. I mean this in the nicest way possible - these were the toughest old birds that I could ever imagine. I was completely whipped trying to keep up with them both on the trail as well as with the work they were doing. Yes, it was humbling. Here’s a trail ride with one of them :-) ruclips.net/video/nen4ObYTdrk/видео.html
This story brought a smile to my 60-year old face. Put over 90 hours on my KTM 300 last year, many with my 20-year old son. Would be tremendous if I could ride another 10 years.
I loved this s video, I’m 61 and have CIDP a form of MS, it affects my feet and hands and the doctor said no more dirt bike racing for me, so I stopped the vintage racing and bought an electric start Husqvarna TE 300 and doing a lot of trail riding with all my young friends and they said they can’t believe I keep up with them and I told them I can pass them but didn’t want to make anyone feel bad, loving life on brand new husky, even the guy at the dealership thought I was buying it for my son or grand son, so bother keep riding and sending these videos.
Hell yea!
great to hear tarin, i hope the CIDP doesn't get any worse for you!
First of all, wonderful video. These guys are an inspiration. Great that you are riding with CIDP, Tarin! You’re a hero!
I came down with CIDP at the age of 37. At the time I could barely walk or button my shirt. Fortunately it went into remission after 2 years. I still don’t have much sensation in the soles of my feet and there is also some weakness. My neurologist asked me what I planned to do once I was able to walk. I told him I wanted to ride motorcycles. He said to go for it! I started out by riding street bikes.
I learned to ride a dirt bike at the age of 51 and I am hooked. Here at 54 I am having a blast. Riding in the dirt also improved my street riding.
Thank you, Barry, for the great videos on your channel.
That's awesome I'm 51 now I ride a honda 450l with all the mods and a beta 300 xtrainer love them both I only hope I'm still riding in my 60's
I have CIDP too mate, thankfully I'm responding well to the intragam infusions and training through it. Changes to my treatment time frame has helped heaps also
This video (50 years of Kicks) was instrumental in making me want to create cinematic motorcycle videos. I realized that not every video has to be an adrenaline pumping shred... but they could be about regular (okay... those guys are superhuman) people who enjoy riding for the sake of riding. Thanks for sharing it again!
the everyday heroes, hey tyler? traction erag are deliberately focusing on this kind of rider instead of the famous top racers and i love it!
Everide adv, you make great content that I've enjoyed over the years too! I'm glad to see you vibe with these guys and 50 years of kicks as well.
Hope that's me in 40-50 years from now.
I've seen your videos, too, and you are the reason why KLR 650's keep drifting into my view! I really appreciate your comments and support for Cross Training Enduro Skills.
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Paul and Larry are my new heroes. These two gentlemen are truely an inspiration. Keep living the dream!
I'm 34 and one of the guys I ride with is 73. He's great, certainly slowing down but still going and that's the main point! Motorcycles bring people together like nothing else I know
Thank you. At the time of this entry, I am almost 56 years old and still riding. Total INSPIRATION.
I just turned 50....sold my bikes 10 years ago when the kids came....but now I can't ignore the calling to get back to off road riding.....these guys and this wonderfully made documentary have inspired me. Thank you for creating this and sharing their amazing story.
we can't believe how many guys we are meeting in your situation, steve...they take a break to raise families then get back into it with vengeance!
I personally know Larry he is one of my oncles best friends I’m 14 and wanna ride enduro till the day I die. Absolutely legends these guys.
Great inspirational video, I’m 67 retired to Turkey and bought a KTM 250, my first ever enduro bike. It has opened a whole new chapter in my life, wish I had done this years ago. Keeping me young at heart!
forever young, despite our outward wrinkles hey robert? :)
Great video, super inspirational! "Get on with riding, or get on with dying". Classic!
Thanks Berry for this video. I am 57 and have health problems that have caused my work place to put me off work and on disability. Been going though a depressive state because of it. I have had a job since I was 14, about the same time I started riding. My outlook is now is, I can still ride and now work will not interfere with my riding. ;) Gotta live you life ya know?
absolutely... i think work becomes so much a part of our identity that any forced move to retirement is really difficult. but with time (and a positive attitude) it can open up plenty of new stuff and time to get passionate about the things you love. i hope it works out for you that way eventually..... :)
blessing in disguise. I chopped off my finger and started riding during my recovery
Me too I'm 54 and still riding, love this one
I’m 59 and can’t wait to get back on it.
Come to the Mid West (America) and interview Gary Wing who is 84 and still actively competes in trials. Also, Dale Malasek who is going to be 75 and competitively competes in trials regionally and nationally. Both of them would be great interviews.
Great video! I'm 50 and I hope to have 50 more years to rip dirt! Bravo gentlemen
Love these stories! I just started riding off road again at 63. I’m fortunate to have I half a dozen 60+ friends that still ride. Although I cannot do the gnarly rocky stuff I am sure having a great time once again. Ride on!
Inspirational to see such love towards the sport!!
I’m a 58yr old that just picked up a KTM 250 xcf trail bike.
The response I get from people when they see and hear about me dirt biking is shock and concern that I’ve picked up the sport when I should be taking it easy at my age.
I’ve always been physically active throughout my life, I play hockey, cycle and weight train. I’m thoroughly enjoying dirt bike riding and I get out at least once a week for a trail ride.
And here’s to think, I was going to buy a fishing boat. BRAAP BRAAP
so good to hear, it's amazing to see how many of us are returning to dirt riding in our 50s, or taking it up for the first time. 😊
Similar age - And not enduro but a small capacity duel sport I am loving ripping down a dirt road to a beach to be a galah on. I got my bike the same day I heard about a DR650 falling on an associate where he didn't make it. Caused me to reflect a bit but I am liking the bike a LOT If we all knew our expiry date that would also be a problem.
@@pattistilwell7424 - Good thanks ; ) I watch motor bike opinions and avoid the fear mongering news outlets and go outside, so all good.. Thanks
i had the privilege to ride with a 61 year old man i met out in the forest and he was the fastest rider Ive ever seen. such a amazing thing to witness.
53 and back at it, Crf250r .....used to ride 30+ years ago and now teaching my two teen sons the skills.
awesome to hear, dave. so many of us doing this nowadays and it's kinda cool to see dirt riding has so many of us middle-aged guys returning to the fold!
I would rather say I'm sore from riding, than I'm sore from sitting on my ass!
Great story!👍
Awesome video,and I will sure ride till I die!!,mind you,I started a year ago,and I am 40 now,also a war veteran with big surguries from getting blown up in IRAQ,but modified my bike so I can ride and now thinking all I haved missed in my life. Riding dirt is a therapy and watching videos like these,are super motivational!!,again 👍on the vid.
Thank you for your service,keep the rubber side down
@@paulvautrain5798 thank you Sr.,would do it all over again if I could.when you have a chance check my channel,as I progresd little by little in this sport!
@@thumbgas888 most definately,stay with it,are you in California?
@@paulvautrain5798 no Sr. Fl.
@@thumbgas888 i caught your hare scramble race on your channel,impressive!!,nothing woodsy like that in cal,left ya a message on your channel,Good Job Brother!
What a great story. We are all heading in the direction of Larry and Paul, hopefully I can do it as well as they.
I'll be 70 in 8 weeks and still riding! Just rode 436 back country miles on the TransAmerica Trail last week and still ride the mountains above timberline. The 2011 Husaberg FE390 is perfect for what we do. Keep up the GREAT vids!!! Ray, in Colorado.
great news ray, i hope to be doing the same as you in a dozen years or so time. the 390 is a great little engine, seems to be the favorite in the four stroke line up for most!
I’m 58 and I just had a bad accident which will take me months to recover. It’s videos like this that give me hope to continue during what I love. Unfortunately time is not on our side so enjoy the time you have before it’s gone forever.
I hope you heal without dramas. I've been there twice.... shattered lower leg about 15 years ago and the spine fracture about two years ago. I knew I had the potential to slip into depression so both times I focused on trying to use it as a positive experience to develop mental toughness - something I'm not very good at! Worked at not complaining, getting into good books and movies, exercising in any way I could. More contact with friends etc. About the three month mark both times I started to whinge and whine but that was a pretty good run for me lol. ruclips.net/video/T-DrbUbyP_c/видео.html
Great video. I’m 37 and often kick myself for only getting back into riding a few years ago, and wonder how long I can realistically stay involved in this great sport. Thanks to these inspirational fellas I reckon I’ve got at least 40 more years!!
i'm hoping the same thing. mind you it takes some work e.g. both these guys work out to stay fit and paul does weight training every single day.
Getting 49 in november. Still time enough to learn.. GREAT VID!!!
Probably one of the greatest things I've watched,big thumbs up 👍
I had the honor to ride with Larry in August this year, I could not keep up with him and I know he was taking it easy :)
Great to watch this video again! Thanks for sharing! I am 67 and still ride and most of my riding companions are 35-45!
I am 54, coming from a mtb and road bike background, I picked up the sport two years ago and I love it. Here in El Paso, TX there are a bunch of guys 65 plus that Ride very well and fast, Steve Fox is one of them and he is 69. Awesome video
Great to hear...
What an inspirational video. And the storytelling is a piece of art. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. I hope that’ll be me in my 70’s 💪💪
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm 53 and nearing the end of recovery from a broken finger and metacarpal following a coming together with a tree. The hand surgeon knows me well enough to know it was bike related trauma before I mentioned it; in other words this is not the first time I've broken my hands. During the recovery period I have considered maybe calling it a day but this video has inspired me to get back onto the bike and continue doing what I love.
yep i figure we'll be a long time dead, david... so may as well make hay while the sun is shining!
Too true
I’m 58 and am just finishing a KTM XC-F 350 build project. WMR Competition is doing it. I just wanted to have the best dirt bike ever as a bucket list item. I’ll pick it up on 12-6-18. I’ll post a ride update here down the road.
This brought me to tears.
Excellent piece.. well done! "If you're not having fun,, load up!!"" Classic!
This has got to be one of the finest and most inspirational videos I’ve seen. Thank you.
Absolutely loved this vid. I'm 42 and I just came back to motorbikes, I had tears in my eyes when I watched this. That's what I want to do till the end of my life. I have those to pals that are even older than guys from the vid and they're still live a life on 2 wheels. INSPIRATIONAL.
Ride or dies... Well done guys. Inspirational
Thats so inspiring to me, ill be 50 in November and just purchased a new 23 beta rr 200. I hope I can go on just like these guys.... God bless you old coots! Lol
Great role models for sure!
Wow what a pair of legends, that bit about discussing with your family the possibility of going out on the trails and being okay with dying, Yeesh, warriors. I could imagine that decision locking people in their homes in fear
Keep riding and stay young! age is a state of mind. these guys have it figured.
Beautiful. They're great examples to us all in how humble and respectful they are of each other. So impressed by the humility of the "younger guys" who hold Paul and Larry with such respect and honor. What a great video! Great job!
i worry about this sounding a bit dumb sean, but it really is such an honor to meet with these guys every canadian summer... and ride with them too!
CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS - No worries, friend! Their stories are inspirational and we can't get enough of stories like this where the character of people outshines their accomplishments. I want to be that "old guy" that can hang with the others, but doesn't gloat about what he's done, complain about what can't be controlled or be critical about the "younger folks". We need elders to look up to ... especially their awesome wheelie and hill-climbing skills! Thank you, again, for doing this! Paul and Larry deserve their voices to be heard and I really appreciate the kind of respect and love you have for them. I'm not a dirt/enduro rider (yet) but your kind of videos make me think: maybe my next bike should be a dual sport? Cheers!
Amazing video. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope I'm still riding at their age!
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” - ― Hunter S. Thompson
amen... my doctor recently said something along those lines at my annual checkup 👌
What a truly inspirational video. Possibly the best video I've seen on RUclips. Hope these gentlemen have many happy years of riding.
62 now. I have my 19 KTM 300 exc tpi, first bike was a 75 Honda elsinor. The KTM is way easirer to rode than anything I ever had.
These guys can ride circles around me.
the mighty elsinor, that takes me back!
Great video. One of my role models in riding is a friend that’s in his 60’s. He’s still every bit as good a rider as any one of my other riding buddies(20-40yo)s. Another guy who was a mentor of a friend for NAHA still competed until he died in his 80’s. Never underestimate someone who’s been riding for multiple decades.
Thanks Barry and Traction Erag for featuring these 2 statesmen of moto. We have a similar group here at Walker Valley, Washington State that meet every Wednesday and ride the good stuff. Many riders are 50-70, and a few local legends are mid 70’s to 82 years old. We stop frequently so nobody gets too tired, but also because we value the stories and experience the senior guys have to offer. We don’t ruin a good dirt ride by talking politics. Moto therapy keeps the mind and body working well and lets us forget about life’s unpleasantness for a while. Another side benefit is that we get to try everyone’s bike out without having to buy it. I ride 10 different bikes a month, and you can always learn about bike setup from another experienced rider. Sorry, got to go now and load up for tomorrow!
sounds liike a brilliant bunch of guys to hang with, garth!
Well done, what a great experience it was to watch this mini-doc. Thanks for putting in the time, effort, and love of riding to have done this. It was very well done. I'm "getting up there", but just got back into riding since a teen with a new KTM 500, and I'm super excited for as many years as I can make up for losing inbetween moving ahead.
Great to hear, there are so many of us returning after a long long break...
I turn 60 this year and just bought a 1290 super adventure! Had bikes all my life...STILL love doing wheelstands! : ))))
They are highly addictive but I stop doing the long ones on anything bigger than a 650 lol.
Awesome video. A great story with lots of personal takeaway. Nicely put together also.
Love the video turning 60 this year I have ridden for 40+ years except the last 6-7 due to a bad bump in my health, always enjoyed the exploring aspect of riding from the physical to the mechanical and geological limits the push you though to the next challenge. Kudos to all who ride and preserve video of the their adventures. My friend and I happen to be lucky enough to engage with a old cogger when we first started dirt riding, the gentleman was fluent on trials, motocrass, street, and atvs. The trails he had carved out over the years led us to the world of excitement that some people only read or dream about. With smiles permanently glued to out faces every time would met him we would confidently proclaim that yes we did that trail he was refering to time and time again, anticipating the well then maybe you can try this one next and let me know how you made out. Never forget him or his farm which was one of our most favorite starting points of so many adventure and mis-adventures. He was in his late 70s when I last saw him and still riding strong.
sure the top racers should have our respect but these old codgers are the true heroes.... i hope he rides for many years yet!
Thank you so much for this inspiring and heart warming story for us all.
Such an awesome video, there is a guy that I had the honor to ride with and have became friends with, and he’s 67 years old, and he does circles around me!!! First time I rode with him and I saw him I’m like pfff I gotta wait to let him catch up, it ended up being him waiting for me and a few others!!
inspiring stuff hey? i hope we grow to be like them!
So I just started last year at 50 and you are teliing me I could have 20+ years of riding ahead of me ? Now that is inspiring. Thank you and hats off to those fine gentleman.
We hope so, Eric! Last time I spoke with Paul he had turned 80. His birthday present to himself? He bought a new bike and van to go travelling all over north America and ride more... great role model.
Love it! I started in my 40s and struggle but love it and will continue, because I LOVE it! Thanks Barry and the old codgers.
one thing i love about the traction erag crowd is they don't judge riders by their ability, but by their attitude, heath. if you love it and keep grinning after your 172nd fall for the day then you are a legend. :D
One of the best videos on your channel so far, I probably have watched all
Of them at probably 3x now and I can’t get enough of this one, it’s so good to see legends living the dream, riding with such a good level, and having this much fun no matter what. The other one I really like is the reunion with Paul, larry, Jarvis, Colton and the young fella (sorry I forgot his name), 4 generations enjoying the sport and making life much better. Congrats for you content and keep uploading your channel, is one of the best in my opinion! Always great stuff, good laughs and something new to learn.
thanks Paulo! i must admit i was not involved in making this video, or the checkpoints one with graham jarvis and colton haaker. these were made by traction erag before i joined with them.
Barry: great video! I may be old but i am still riding and smiling!
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wow... being new to this sport in my mid 40s this is so inspiring. Inspired to get fit ..to live life.. to do what it takes for my own health to enjoy something new and challenging. WIth every challenge their is award... Great video!!!!!
When a Dr tells you it’s hard work you better believe it, it is. I know it was hard being with the guy when he passed, but like he said, what a way to go, doing something he loved, works for me.
This was one of the best videos you have done yet. I’m only 34 and I hope to be just like these guys. Thank you for The inspiration.
unfortunately it wasn't mine alton. as per the vid i'm just hosting it for the traction erag guys. glad you enjoyed it... their free mag is pretty cool too! tractionerag.com/
This is the best piece of footage iv'e seen in a long time. Enjoyed every minute of it, thanks!!
The Traction eRag guys excelled themselves with this one... the sequel was good too but this is my favourite.
Amazing video with an amazing story. Hope we all will still be riding at an old age!
paul and larry are the real deal!
dude these guys have the best philosophy. and I intend to live up to it. either get riding or get dying. heart attack love it
Thank you sir. Truly inspiring. God bless you ☺️
I have Meniers Disease as well. I dont let it stop me either. Way to keep trucking Paul.
Watched this (and the follow up) many times in the last few years & still love it. MY fav on the tube . Well done to Paul & Larry & Traction Erag . Thanks for posting Bazza
cheers wayde, paul and larry are incredible guys and it's a privilege to spend time (and ride) with them every canadian summer. :)
What a truely inspirational documentary! I love all your videos, and you’re right, dirt bike movies don’t need to be all action. I’m 52, clearly a youngster, and can’t keep up with the 20 something year old hoons that I ride with. But I learnt a long time ago to ride at my own pace and as both these guys impress, I enjoy myself, and thats what’s vital. Good on them both for their message to us all and thanks again for the video. I’ll watch it when I’ve had a ‘not so good’ ride for the lift it’ll give me !
hey guys im 60 and in Australia your a great inspiration , im still working to much and have the need to go riding I have a 2014 ktm 500exc and 250exc 2 banger , enjoy riding , need to do more and need to get fit again . keep on keeping on !!!
Thoroughly enjoyed that. I do miss the long vids. So much respect for these guys. Even brings a few tears at the accomplishment these guys have not only done over the years but even to this day by getting out of bed and doing what they love. Such an honour to hear there story. Thank you.
Barry, I have one only thing to say, Thank you!!!
absolute pleasure, i could rave about these riders for days on end :)
Holy crap. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this! Feels so wholesome, makes me feel hope, empathy, etc. Feels like I'm in my living room growing up with my brothers watching motorcycle movies on VHS, a happy family. Are you working on more? What kind of support would you need to make a series? What about one with people that struggle with health issues? Just some thoughts. Thank you so much.
traction erag did an awesome job on this doco! no plans to do feature length vids like this for a while, but as you know many of the supporter vids are between 12 to 20 mins long. we've done two vids about depression, one for riders with upper body issues (e.g. carpel tunnel), three vids about physical fitness... planning one about PTSD at the moment. here's how to find various topics: ruclips.net/video/DBTSq8OdWIc/видео.html
I unliked this, just so I could like it twice. Thanks so much!
oh haha, I just watched this vid this arvo. Thanks for being patient hahah
Hell yeah amazing vid. Love those guys
Such a good vid. Such good characters. Thanks for providing this.
Much younger than these legends but I’m adamant I’m back on the offroad again. Inspired.
they are amazing guys, nick! especially paul, who i am lucky enough to ride with in canada each year.
I wish I could watch it now... but life makes me go to bed... tomorrow I will see it all ☺
Nope. I watched it all tonight. I teared up several times, and I'm happy that I did. Life is a beautiful journey, try to get the most beautiful scenery...
a beautiful journey indeed! :D
This is such an epic doco. I've watched it at least four or five times now. Thanks for sharing it again mate.
cheers joe, i've been asking the traction erag crew for a while if i could republish it. :)
Man that's freaking awesome! These guys are great. I'm not old at all but what an inspiration! What an incredible level of passion.
i had the privilege of riding with paul again two months ago and i can't believe his energy, i kept dropping behind because i was getting tired. the man's a machine!
very wholesome. i quite liked it, and hope im still kicking in 30more years
This has enthused me to the point where i'm getting fitter as from now, at 59 bi-lateral knee replacement, shoulders, & hernia time to test the surgeons handy work. Tired of follow the leader on my Victory Xc ( love the bike and she's staying), I started in the dirt with my 1973 XL-70 honda and will finish in the dirt.
Thank you for the kick in the pants i needed.
It may have taken me two years to find this clip but like the boys said its never too late.
In my group most of us are in our 50s now and these guys are our inspiration. We've started an old codgers playlist to remind ourselves we are still relatively young! ruclips.net/p/PLlur54ugvzNIh4MEpn6ovl2ee8HvNXpKe
@@crosstrainingenduro Thanks m8. just watched all 9, have to agree Inspirational.
So, so inspiring to watch these kings. 👍🏆❤
Fantastic! Inspiring video. What a pair of solid guys. I can only hope to be riding as well as they do when I’m older.
Ride to live! Makes a whole lot more sense after watching something like this....
I hope Paul's surgery goes well. Great doco mate. I'm gonna go for a ride now.
Quite possibly your best video to date Barry.. And you've made some epic ones.
cheers Z, but actually this was made by the traction erag loonies before i joined up with them. not a bad job hey?
Yep baz your just a lovable hack. Just keep riding....... Those coat tails.
hehehe!
im 45, right behind you boys, heading to moab next month for a couple of weeks.....
I honestly cannot like this vid enough. Absolutely fantastic Thankyou.
this vid and the original 'on any sunday' are all the inspiration i need! :)
This is hands down my favorite video you’ve done to date. Very cool, thank you.
i wish i had the skills to do a vid this well john, it's actually a traction erag production from a few years back.
Great story and enjoyable to watch, awesome stuff, nice editing.
Fantastic video, I hope to ride as long as these two. Until I die...
Beautiful story! Thanks so much for sharing it !
f'in lads, proper lads - keep livin boys, keep ridin and keep smilin
Such a well put together, and truly inspirational video. Thank you Barry.
well it was actually the traction erag crew who put this together, about two years before i joined the circus :)
These old guys are amazing
Great seeing all these positive comments! This was my brother Anthony's first stab at directing on a professional level. This was a great achievement, but I think I liked Checkpoints even more. All the best to the Traction E-Rag team, and to Paul and Larry, keep on kickin'! "G"
yep, i'd love to collaborate with anthony on something in future but i'm afraid i would just drag the level down lol. he's not bad at magazine design either. :)
The recent world-wide crisis, make me rethink the way we live, almost like robots, office-home-office. These guys are an inspiration, I'll get my own bike very soon, believe me. The best for you all.
It's something we think about all the time, Javier! ruclips.net/video/pHcxpmmwoYM/видео.html
Been watching your videos and appreciating them. This earned the subscribe. Carry on
cheers brad
Vid is so awesome! God bless you guys, and I hope to keep on going in 20 years!
thanks lawman, so do we!
I've been riding mostly sportbikes such as ZX-7 Ninja , R-1's , Gsxr's since 1989. in 2001 started dirtbike and trail riding with both a KDX 200 then moved up to DRZ400E . decided I wanted something in the middle so Got a WR450F and converted it into a Supermoto '. I'll be 57 years old soon and I've always worked out from years as a personal trainer. and like Paul , most of my friends are much younger than I between 21 to 34 years old . I am truly happy to see this video of guys that are so passionate about riding and challenging themselves into their later years. I believe the body will go where the mind takes it. as Paul put it ; I can ride with one arm, one leg , or half a " brain " LOL ( that's the right attitude in LIFE ' ) kudos
with all that said I'm looking at getting into more dirtbike riding to supplement my motard track riding . life is brighter on 2-wheels !
great to see you still into it all, sam. the personal training must help... i do a reasonable amount of exercise but i know i should be doing more if i want to ride better!
Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Wow, more true words have never been spoken. I’ve pick up woods riding again after being out of it for too long. At 47, my wife things I’m foolish. But I have the privilege of meeting and riding with several gentlemen who are 10, 20, and almost 30 years ahead of me. In fact I was riding with this group of guys as they were marking up an enduro course back on one of the hottest days back in July that I can remember. I mean this in the nicest way possible - these were the toughest old birds that I could ever imagine. I was completely whipped trying to keep up with them both on the trail as well as with the work they were doing. Yes, it was humbling.
Here’s a trail ride with one of them :-) ruclips.net/video/nen4ObYTdrk/видео.html
Amazing , soo inspiring !