Amen to this mate. I’m 41 and unfortunately lost my best mate (Dad) to Dementia back in November 2023. It’s been a very humbling & cathartic viewing, though loved every moment of it 🤙🏻♥️
Spot on Michael. Motorcycles, adventure, the recent loss of my Dad and putting our sometimes troubled relationship into perspective. This series has stirred up a lot for me, but in a really positive way. Thank you Adam for making this about more than just a motorcycle/trip review and turning it into something truly special for many people.
this channel is underrated if you look it from a certain angle this guy does a top class editing & best production value. in certain ways i say its slightly better than itchy boots when it comes to raw adventure & story telling itchy videos are good but its a liquid type camera flow without action in certain scenes.
Adam as a father myself who has never chosen the correct path as a father always thinking being away earning money for my children's future was more important than being there in person for my kids , to the point where my 4 children hate me for all my bad decisions , now i fighting to survive my fight with Aml leukaemia doctors told me to go home as well just like your father , said i have 2 mouths to live make peace with your kids , 6 yrs later im still fighting no pain killers no medical treatment other than a brain tumour removed last october my journey continues never giving up making sure i tell my kids every day i love them, even though 3 of them never say or show it back, i can understand your side of things with your father as i can understand his i don't know your father but as a father going through the same heart ache i believe he is proud of you and loved you more than you could ever imagine i believe he has taught you a lesson in life to how you should love your wife and children , he taught you this by not doing it right himself grab hold of his mistakes use the anger and heart ache he caused you to become a great man father and husband he has given you a gift mate, and the man i see in you with every adventure you do gives me courage to keep fighting to keep loving life no matter how hard it is no matter who hates me or loves me to become that wild horse running through life beating all those who hunt him , you Adam are a inspiration to all that comes across you either here or in real life time too stand tall and proud of the man you have become , IF YOU WAS MY SON I WOULD BE PROUD OF YOU, YOU'RE ARE A LEGEND
Well written, been there, done the same, money over family. Kids had all the toys all the material stuff, the reality is all they needed was their dad.
Everything in life is a lesson, lesson through experience. Soon or later we all pay our bills and this is not a bad thing. That's how we become better persons in this or in the next lives. And if there are no "next life" it is ok again - the good decisions and the wright acts are bettering other people, so it worth it. Ride as much as you can, friend.
Sadly it's too long ago and I was too young to remember the good times with Dad. Once the marriage broke down with Mum he was done. He had 2 more boys with a second wife who became his life. My sister crazily took her own life and he was at the funeral with his boys. After the ceremony was done, he approached and I put out my hand to shake his. He made no eye contact and continued on his way. I knew we were done forever. When I heard he was dying, I made every attempt to contact. I heard nothing back. I didn't attend the funeral. There are sadly zero feelings for the person who was biologically my father. It could have been so different. I am a father and grandfather now. I cannot understand how a person becomes so bitter with innocent kids.. Adam your work is an inspiration. I jump aboard my ageing GS and the world becomes a different place. Bless you and your family.
Damn John - it actually hurt me to read what you have lived. I guess sometimes we can't fully understand the motivations behind those who are, or who are supposed to be cloest to us. Sounds like you are far from that with your own family and I wish you the best. Cheers, David
Yes, me too. I've done a few months of climbing and hiking in the Himalayas as a younger man, but the motorcyclist in me wants exactly that mate! Now at 56, I'm not sure how open the door is for me... Hope you get there!
Royal Enfield is going to thank you for the way you have made this Bike look in your videos. Even Royal Enfield could not do marketing the way you have done it for them.
As a solo bike packer who uses a drone, I can't really see how he could be taking those shots himself. There must be a small production company behind him. Not taking away anything from it.
@@sarojpradhan1250 I did just assume. I mean, if he did it himself, hats off to him, that's amazing. Just from my own personal experience it's not very easy, not to mention very dangerous in situations like these. Maybe he's got some crazy new drone I don't know about. I have a DJI Air S2 and it would've gone into that cliff for sure, not to mention the battery life is limited. Then you need to carry a bunch of batteries around with you and get them charged up along the way. I'm wondering where his controller is when he's driving because I can't see it on his handle bars. But like I say, good for him. This is what I thought solo drone use could be in the future, but maybe he's way ahead, of me at least.
@@BreezyE-d3n You can use the active track function for those shots. It tracks quite well. I love how Adam always drives into focus when he does the camera/tripod shots. Also his framing is really nice, he's not always at the center of the screen and shows the epicness of his environment.
Adam without a doubt this is the best motorcycle video I have ever watched. It was incredible from the music to the scenery. Your interactions with Arvind are awesome. I had a tear in the eye at the end when you were talking about your kids. I also have a son and a daughter and I'm trying my best to provide for them and set a good example. I love riding my bike whenever I can and watching your videos is motivation to get out and push myself to become a better rider. In my opinion you are an absolute legend. Thank you.
My dad is 70, he rode in Himalaya last october. We watched your films together this evening, it really got to me how happy i am To be able to ride with him and to have him around. A great big Thank You for the beautiful films. 🙏 Namaste.
Adams last few minutes of telling his feelings and thoughts about losing his father to Cancer is an emotional one, even person like me can feel the pain what he has gone through. His words and his expression says it all. He also feels same for his daughter that uncertainty of life is something that is what we all don't want. Best of luck for Adam and his family. ✌️
India was once upon a time part of Gondwana. About 100 million years ago it broke off from Australia and slowly drifted North until it collided with Asia about 40 to 50 million years ago and it created the Himalayas and is still creating the Himalayas. So cool. So really Adam, you're adventuring on what was once part of Australia and Antarctica. Kind of mind blowing!! Your videos are as awesome and inspiring as always. Love ya work!
I have ridden in Ladakh multiple times and many times I wonder about this. There are many "hills" which are made of mud, sand and round stones. These stones very in sizes but are round with smooth surfaces. That can only happen cos of years of water flowing on them and they are embedded deep in these hills. Only explanation would be that the land was somewher else and drifted and joined the Himalayas as you said.
Is anyone going to mention the insanely great drone footage? Adam is the least afraid to get the drone out, of any motovlogger out there. (Drone just missing the cliffhang and staying with the bike around 5:30 was chef's kiss!)
“The physical passing didn’t leave a hole because the hole was already there “ - Brother, that line literally sucked the life out of me. I felt that too. This was all such a a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and your humanity. Cheers from California.
Damn - I'm reading these comments with tears in my 56yr old eyes. Marvellous how motorcycling and a fabulous and beautifully presented and real story on YT has brought together so many of us with similar experiences. Great to be able to share a few emotions (something many of us blokes rarely do) and some yarns with you all! Cheers - Dave
Lets just take a moment here to recognise the shear amount of effort going into bringing this epic adventure to our screens. Riding a route like that would be hard enough, let alone all the set up and re set up required to record the bloody thing! And as I'm sure many of you will know, the last thing on your mind when experiencing something as soul destroying as a flat tyre, is whipping your camera out to record the whole painful event. Oh and wait there's more, once you've got all that hard won footage, you then have to edit the thing to perfection FFS. I've nothing but full, unadulterated respect for this man, Adam, thank you from the bottom of my ever grateful heart.
Hi Adam, thank you for letting us ride underneath your helmet. I don't want to say much, I tend to get emotional, but the way you transmit exactly what you must have been feeling, I can almost smell the dust on the overhung road. This is just so marvelous!
There really aren’t enough superlatives in the thesaurus to cover this adventure, just incredible. All I can say is that the Royal Enfield has truly lapped up everything that Adam has thrown at it and got him to some incredible places 👍
"A warrior is defined by his scars, not his medals...." All this time i follow your chanel, i am amazed by your"riding medals".... Now, i thank you, i respect you, i sallute you for showing me your scars... Legend....
Those last few minutes brought me to tears, lost my dad earlier this year. It is a beautiful episode and made me think of your Himalayan Hero movie often times. Whatever happens, i'm going to ride those epic roads somewhere in the next few years. Thanks for being such an inspiration, Thanks for creating this.
@@arvindsingh_Tourbugs If I ever travel India on my bike or any other bike, I will look up Arvind and ask him to be my guide. Not only guide the route, but also to help guide through life. Such a humble, wise and helpful person. Respect to you brother, stay the Arvind we got to know during this adventure.
I just flew out of Leh yesterday after 5 weeks of epic riding on the old Himalayan - it was also a return for me after my first visit 12 years ago. Riding through these incredible landscapes and on these epic roads like through the Zanskar Valley are indescribable experiences that you just can’t relay to others. Thank you Adam for this gift I can now share with others. My Father is still alive at 91 but sadly I cannot share these incredible experiences with him, as my brother nearly died in motorcycle accident, and it would kill him if he knew what I was doing…. You have memories with your father to treasure forever.
What an amazing series, Adam. Thanks for sharing this story and the journey. Arvind encapsulates happiness and was a joyful addition to the adventure. We also learned why Royal Enfield made the side stand short on the Himmy… it doubles as a bead breaker! You’ve got me wanting a Himmy, now! Ride on, Adam.
The message you share throught this video, you and Arvind, not only showing us how it's done but also why, damn it hits hard. I very rarely comments youtube videos but on this one I just can't hold back. Reminds me my own adventure in 2018. I was 22, flew from France to California, bought a motorcyle to a perfect stranger. We spent time together, he taught me how to ride off road, gave me the best advices he had, anything that could help. Eventually he offered hospitality for way more than a couple of nights, I met his wife and they became my friends. I hit the road, 8 months later I reached Santiago in Chile and it was time to go home. I visited him in 2022 when back to the US for long vacations, and it felt really good to meet again someone that counted so much for me in my trip. Sadly, I never saw his wife again, cancer took her away in 2020. Each time I take the bike for a long trip, I think about the moment we sayed goodbye, without knowing that we would never be able to meet again, and it makes me smile, cause it makes her very much alive in my mind. The last minutes of your video brang back all thoses memories. So, a big thank you for daring to tell us all this about how you feel, in the end I think that's what matters most.
When I travelled this area,it was a different time. Early 1980ies me and a travel companion wanted to go from Srinagar to Leh. There was only a small road over the mountains, but still closed the end of msy. We flew to Leh, a small quaint little village. Already then some locals wdre alarmed by the rapid change and decline of their unique culture. There were a few guesthouses only. No road to Manali, no racing around the roads, little tourism. It was stunning. On the return to Srinagar we travelled in (or on top) of an army truck. I will never forget this utterly amazing journey back. The journey was slow, , hairpin curves with the feeling you were driving into the deep laying ravin. Stopped overnight in Zanskar and stayed with local family. Also Srinagar was so low keyed and romantic. What a time!!. I have moved from the USA to Kathmandu a decade ago ,,where I currently live. Also totally changed Your journey is wonderful , but it makes me also a little breathless. Constant speed ,on the go ,while this landscape invites just being still at times..
This is FU..ING AMAZING !!!! It touched my heart in a way i´ve experienced maybe two or three times in my life. And i found a lot of common grounds with your story. I lost my father almost 3 years ago. He was not ill, only old. But in terms of relationship, i think it was the almost the same as you. I also got two girls that are my sunshine every morning. And of course i´m a motorcycle enthusiast. I´m so ashamed writing this lines. Looks like a penthouse letter... jajajaja. Keep it this way. Godspeed !
Dear Adam, 3 years ago, I lost my dad and I can realise your pain. I have relearned everything with his memories & still I am pursuing my life. When I purchased my first ROYAL ENFIELD, he was with me on delivery day. He felt so proud of me as he said once upon a time. While I was going for a motorcycle trip, he was worried about me. He was so caring about me. I got only 15 minutes while he was asking me to bring him to the nursing home, that night I didn't get any ambulance service. I can't forgive myself till now. While I started to watch this video, I was enjoying it a lot. But in the end, it brought me that sad day. I believe he is taking rest in peace.
I missed a ton of my kids younger lives due to being in Iraq and Afghanistan with the military. It killed me to leave them, and to this day we’re still not as close as I would like - and I’m positive it’s down to too much separation during their formative years. Only a very lucky few ever get the work/family balance right - the rest of us can only do our best! Ride safe mate.
I lost my dad 3.5 years ago. He's the reason I ride and have a garage full of bikes. It would've been something to do a trip like this with him. Now he's with me in spirit on my rides. One day dad, we're going to go on some epic adventure rides.
You Sir are a Legend! Aussie from down under, going with few kilos of luggage on frickin Himalayan to 5000m+ hats off. Being alone, talk to yourself and have ur dad in mind thats Epic. With every Adventure growing as a father, son and partner, exploring the world and let us know how big world actually is,how small we are. Scenery and culture there is just on another level. You Sir, if u ever come back to Slovenia im shaking ur hand and buy u a beer💪🍻
My father and my wife passed away 4 years ago.And I had to help grow our two children, so I understand the words you have said. Believe me, your daughters are lucky that you think like this and you will notice over the years. Now that I can, I have returned to my dear motorcycles. Your trips are an inspiration for me.
Really identify with the spiritual and emotional aspects of your trip regarding loss of your father. Only for me it's other way round, my 39 year old son passed. Spending a lot of time on my adv bike riding and making the most of life while I can. Ripper videos Adam, good work. Cheers Rowan
If I needed a guide there, I feel like Arvind is the man for the job! He seems like such a great human being! Also, these videos are the best ads ever for actual dual sport / adventure bikes. It's not all shiny, the mud, the snow, the dirt, the flat tire. These bikes are made for that. And through hardship they give us access to insane scenery. This small series was another banger Adam!
Dammit Adam, i literally just got home from riding my motorcycle....turn the computer on and voila....the new video. Now, I just wanna go ride again. I have shit to do!!! lol. Thanks for the video. Awesome as always. Incredible looking trip.
Op twee wielen door de natuur. De vogels de andere dieren die meelopen en de kwetsbaarheid in jezelf vinden. De dood van dierbaren verwerken gaat zo goed als je alleen bent, of zoals hier met iemand die langzaam je „blood Brother“ wordt. De eenheid met je motor, de gedachten aan vrouw en kinderen brengen je zo dichtbij het mooiste wat er is. Wat een prachtige eerlijke films maak je toch. Iets waar veel mensen wat aan hebben. Ik ben dankbaar je films te mogen kijken. 🙏 Edwin
Thanks for the journey My dad was much like yours we didn't have a close relationship but he did buy me my first motorcycle at 12 years old providing me with a lifetime of fun and joy!
probably the best video, yet.... i admire you alot started watching your videos 10 years ago you were like 40k.. cant remember, keep pushing, keep making your videos , you make the world a better place for millions of people out there.
My parents are visiting and I my father happened upon this video which was queued up on the TV, and he was absolutely captivated. He's 82 and never ridden a motorcycle, but watched the entire Tibetan Plateau video. He was enthralled! He won't stop talking about it, and that it is a huge testament to your sense of adventure and your quality as a filmmaker. Bravo, and thanks for helping my dad understand a bit better why I love motorcycles. Cheers from Seattle, WA, USA.
Totally epic, touching, and heartwarming...I had a tear in my eye at the end. I nursed my dad through a degenerative lung disease and had to be there with him 24/7 at the end. The hospital would prop him up with pure oxygen and send him back home, in the end it came down to a hospice and he went in for respite to give us a rest but I knew it was the end somehow. I remember meditating before bed and feeling his presence, my phone went off and the hospice said he'd just past. I knew he was in a better place and never mourned him as I continued to feel his presence for weeks, and then it just disappeared...I figured he'd just joined the everything again. You and Arvin were supposed to share that very special experience no doubt, we all have so much to offer one another.
This episode really hit me hard. I lost my dad exactly 1 year ago today. He lost his battle with cancer & also was robbed of years. I teared up because I felt every word you spoke.
Fantastic story and ending! I feel you really showed us a deep part of yourself - thank you for that! I also have to say that your selection of music is always SPOT ON. It gives amazing ambiance(?) and fits perfectly to what I feel you want to portray!
This guy! 👌 started watching him a few years ago because I was into bikes - and he was good! - but he gives so much of himself it’s hard not to have a genuine interest in everything. Genuine bloke, genuine experiences, an absolute original 🙌
I had a similar relationship with my dad.Nothing much was taught and said and when he passed,in Adam's words,"the hole was already there..."So It didn't matter that much. And yeah,I think it's safe to say you're the only rider who milks every drop of potential from the Himalayan as a matter of fact,the way you plan on how things should be and your grind for excellence/perfection,I feel your bike talks to itself that it should not break down and disappoint you.
wow, what a stunning masterpiece, really! We all know, that in our world there are such terrifieng things happen and people are out there, were not so nice to other people. But when i watch your videos from your tours, it´s remind me, that our world is such a wonderfull place to be and that 99,9% people out there so unbelievable good to strangers are!
Such a fantastic trip. The most of all I enjoyed to see the relationship that both of them started to have. Great to see, two human beeings, with such different backgrounds, can have such a great time and relationship. Two legends! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Servus, from Austria!
WOW! The Elephants really hit a chord with me, my old Nana (bless her soul) gave me an elephant 34 years ago when I left Kalgoorlie, and moved to the big smoke!! The city of Perth haha. I still have it, albeit it’s battered and bent and aged but my elephant keeps me safe to this day ❤
We humans love each other... Actually, we have a lot in common. We are happy about similar things, we are sad about similar things, we make similar mistakes. Sometimes life gives us powerful lessons and experiences. I guess politicians don't like us humanity, my friend. RESPECT
I made the mistake of buying a behemoth 600lb Aprilia Caponord Rally as my first adventure bike, coming from heavy Harleys. Ive been considering cutting ties and going to the new and much lighter Himalayan. This series has me sold. If they can stand up to the abuse from Adam, it will suit my 50/50 riding just fine. I love your message at the end of this. Amazing videos! A big thank you, from Kansas, USA
What a fantastic journey, story and of course Motorcycle film. You're a real talent and not just for your motorcycle riding ability but your motorcycle adventure movies are something else. It's all very real and I think you have a unique ability to bring the thrill and excitement alive on the screen.
Adam and Arvind, a beautiful syncopated relationship. You clearly both grew as people. My dad is still alive and I don’t have children but your heartfelt musings on life’s journey still hit home Adam. I usually like your KTM blasts but this Royal Enfield journey is one of your best films. Stunning piece of art in every way. Arvind was a joy!
You have beautifully expressed alot of us older guys feelings about losing our Dad's and how life is very short watching our children grow up. Thanks
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Amen to this mate. I’m 41 and unfortunately lost my best mate (Dad) to Dementia back in November 2023. It’s been a very humbling & cathartic viewing, though loved every moment of it 🤙🏻♥️
Spot on Michael. Motorcycles, adventure, the recent loss of my Dad and putting our sometimes troubled relationship into perspective. This series has stirred up a lot for me, but in a really positive way. Thank you Adam for making this about more than just a motorcycle/trip review and turning it into something truly special for many people.
Absolutely- I had recently lost both of my parents and I too have 2 girls - absolutely enjoyed this series of films - thank you
this channel is underrated if you look it from a certain angle this guy does a top class editing & best production value. in certain ways i say its slightly better than itchy boots when it comes to raw adventure & story telling itchy videos are good but its a liquid type camera flow without action in certain scenes.
Adam as a father myself who has never chosen the correct path as a father always thinking being away earning money for my children's future was more important than being there in person for my kids , to the point where my 4 children hate me for all my bad decisions , now i fighting to survive my fight with Aml leukaemia doctors told me to go home as well just like your father , said i have 2 mouths to live make peace with your kids , 6 yrs later im still fighting no pain killers no medical treatment other than a brain tumour removed last october my journey continues never giving up making sure i tell my kids every day i love them, even though 3 of them never say or show it back, i can understand your side of things with your father as i can understand his i don't know your father but as a father going through the same heart ache i believe he is proud of you and loved you more than you could ever imagine i believe he has taught you a lesson in life to how you should love your wife and children , he taught you this by not doing it right himself grab hold of his mistakes use the anger and heart ache he caused you to become a great man father and husband he has given you a gift mate, and the man i see in you with every adventure you do gives me courage to keep fighting to keep loving life no matter how hard it is no matter who hates me or loves me to become that wild horse running through life beating all those who hunt him , you Adam are a inspiration to all that comes across you either here or in real life time too stand tall and proud of the man you have become , IF YOU WAS MY SON I WOULD BE PROUD OF YOU, YOU'RE ARE A LEGEND
Sucks about kids nowadays. Not much respect going around. Ride as much as you can!
Well written, been there, done the same, money over family. Kids had all the toys all the material stuff, the reality is all they needed was their dad.
Everything in life is a lesson, lesson through experience. Soon or later we all pay our bills and this is not a bad thing. That's how we become better persons in this or in the next lives. And if there are no "next life" it is ok again - the good decisions and the wright acts are bettering other people, so it worth it. Ride as much as you can, friend.
All the best sir, wish you good health and happy family times.
Adam & Arvind..... complementary
cheers
@@arvindsingh_Tourbugs I hope a lot of people learn to ride slow with you
@@arvindsingh_Tourbugs
You are a Hero Arvin and a great personality.
Thank you for your support and love for our community.
Sadly it's too long ago and I was too young to remember the good times with Dad. Once the marriage broke down with Mum he was done. He had 2 more boys with a second wife who became his life. My sister crazily took her own life and he was at the funeral with his boys. After the ceremony was done, he approached and I put out my hand to shake his. He made no eye contact and continued on his way. I knew we were done forever. When I heard he was dying, I made every attempt to contact. I heard nothing back. I didn't attend the funeral. There are sadly zero feelings for the person who was biologically my father. It could have been so different. I am a father and grandfather now. I cannot understand how a person becomes so bitter with innocent kids.. Adam your work is an inspiration. I jump aboard my ageing GS and the world becomes a different place. Bless you and your family.
Damn John - it actually hurt me to read what you have lived. I guess sometimes we can't fully understand the motivations behind those who are, or who are supposed to be cloest to us. Sounds like you are far from that with your own family and I wish you the best. Cheers, David
Bloody hell, now i want to go to the Himalayas and ride a Himalayan. Impressed with that Royal Enfield, it took everything in its stride.
Yes, me too. I've done a few months of climbing and hiking in the Himalayas as a younger man, but the motorcyclist in me wants exactly that mate! Now at 56, I'm not sure how open the door is for me... Hope you get there!
@@deldridg I hope you get to ride the mystical Himalayas too. Best wishes.
@@reachkaru Thanks mate - it would be quite a thing to do! Have you done it?
Arvin is an angel sent by your father to keep you safe and guide you, to have support if anything were to go wrong.
Royal Enfield is going to thank you for the way you have made this Bike look in your videos. Even Royal Enfield could not do marketing the way you have done it for them.
نعم يجب تكريم هادا السائق من شركة Royal Enfield ❤
As a solo bike packer who uses a drone, I can't really see how he could be taking those shots himself. There must be a small production company behind him. Not taking away anything from it.
@@BreezyE-d3n You obviously didn't see his camera & drone gear and just assumed
@@sarojpradhan1250 I did just assume. I mean, if he did it himself, hats off to him, that's amazing. Just from my own personal experience it's not very easy, not to mention very dangerous in situations like these. Maybe he's got some crazy new drone I don't know about. I have a DJI Air S2 and it would've gone into that cliff for sure, not to mention the battery life is limited. Then you need to carry a bunch of batteries around with you and get them charged up along the way. I'm wondering where his controller is when he's driving because I can't see it on his handle bars. But like I say, good for him. This is what I thought solo drone use could be in the future, but maybe he's way ahead, of me at least.
@@BreezyE-d3n You can use the active track function for those shots. It tracks quite well. I love how Adam always drives into focus when he does the camera/tripod shots. Also his framing is really nice, he's not always at the center of the screen and shows the epicness of his environment.
Adam without a doubt this is the best motorcycle video I have ever watched. It was incredible from the music to the scenery. Your interactions with Arvind are awesome. I had a tear in the eye at the end when you were talking about your kids. I also have a son and a daughter and I'm trying my best to provide for them and set a good example. I love riding my bike whenever I can and watching your videos is motivation to get out and push myself to become a better rider. In my opinion you are an absolute legend. Thank you.
My dad is 70, he rode in Himalaya last october. We watched your films together this evening, it really got to me how happy i am To be able to ride with him and to have him around.
A great big Thank You for the beautiful films. 🙏
Namaste.
Adams last few minutes of telling his feelings and thoughts about losing his father to Cancer is an emotional one, even person like me can feel the pain what he has gone through. His words and his expression says it all. He also feels same for his daughter that uncertainty of life is something that is what we all don't want. Best of luck for Adam and his family. ✌️
India was once upon a time part of Gondwana. About 100 million years ago it broke off from Australia and slowly drifted North until it collided with Asia about 40 to 50 million years ago and it created the Himalayas and is still creating the Himalayas. So cool. So really Adam, you're adventuring on what was once part of Australia and Antarctica. Kind of mind blowing!! Your videos are as awesome and inspiring as always. Love ya work!
I have ridden in Ladakh multiple times and many times I wonder about this. There are many "hills" which are made of mud, sand and round stones. These stones very in sizes but are round with smooth surfaces. That can only happen cos of years of water flowing on them and they are embedded deep in these hills. Only explanation would be that the land was somewher else and drifted and joined the Himalayas as you said.
Is anyone going to mention the insanely great drone footage? Adam is the least afraid to get the drone out, of any motovlogger out there. (Drone just missing the cliffhang and staying with the bike around 5:30 was chef's kiss!)
The man who single-handed made motorcycling great again. Thank you, Adam!
@kalpetkoff behave 😂😂😂
“The physical passing didn’t leave a hole because the hole was already there “ - Brother, that line literally sucked the life out of me. I felt that too. This was all such a a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and your humanity. Cheers from California.
Damn - I'm reading these comments with tears in my 56yr old eyes. Marvellous how motorcycling and a fabulous and beautifully presented and real story on YT has brought together so many of us with similar experiences. Great to be able to share a few emotions (something many of us blokes rarely do) and some yarns with you all! Cheers - Dave
Lets just take a moment here to recognise the shear amount of effort going into bringing this epic adventure to our screens. Riding a route like that would be hard enough, let alone all the set up and re set up required to record the bloody thing! And as I'm sure many of you will know, the last thing on your mind when experiencing something as soul destroying as a flat tyre, is whipping your camera out to record the whole painful event. Oh and wait there's more, once you've got all that hard won footage, you then have to edit the thing to perfection FFS. I've nothing but full, unadulterated respect for this man, Adam, thank you from the bottom of my ever grateful heart.
Hi Adam, thank you for letting us ride underneath your helmet. I don't want to say much, I tend to get emotional, but the way you transmit exactly what you must have been feeling, I can almost smell the dust on the overhung road. This is just so marvelous!
Honestly, this is the best series i ever watched. Thank you sir.
and this is how a himalayan 450 should ride. what a machine. and arvind is truly a legend.
There really aren’t enough superlatives in the thesaurus to cover this adventure, just incredible. All I can say is that the Royal Enfield has truly lapped up everything that Adam has thrown at it and got him to some incredible places 👍
"A warrior is defined by his scars, not his medals...."
All this time i follow your chanel, i am amazed by your"riding medals"....
Now, i thank you, i respect you, i sallute you for showing me your scars...
Legend....
Those last few minutes brought me to tears, lost my dad earlier this year. It is a beautiful episode and made me think of your Himalayan Hero movie often times.
Whatever happens, i'm going to ride those epic roads somewhere in the next few years. Thanks for being such an inspiration, Thanks for creating this.
same thing happened to me i cried too 😭😭😭
me too
What a beautiful journey Adam! The storytelling, the cinematography, amazing!!
Adam & Arvind it has been a pleasure to watch you both in such an amazing part of our world. All the best to you both much respect from New Zealand
Thanks a lot mate. cheer keep riding. love from India
@@arvindsingh_Tourbugs If I ever travel India on my bike or any other bike, I will look up Arvind and ask him to be my guide. Not only guide the route, but also to help guide through life. Such a humble, wise and helpful person. Respect to you brother, stay the Arvind we got to know during this adventure.
I just flew out of Leh yesterday after 5 weeks of epic riding on the old Himalayan - it was also a return for me after my first visit 12 years ago. Riding through these incredible landscapes and on these epic roads like through the Zanskar Valley are indescribable experiences that you just can’t relay to others. Thank you Adam for this gift I can now share with others.
My Father is still alive at 91 but sadly I cannot share these incredible experiences with him, as my brother nearly died in motorcycle accident, and it would kill him if he knew what I was doing…. You have memories with your father to treasure forever.
Holy cow.....the music and that mountain riding scene.........
What an amazing series, Adam. Thanks for sharing this story and the journey. Arvind encapsulates happiness and was a joyful addition to the adventure. We also learned why Royal Enfield made the side stand short on the Himmy… it doubles as a bead breaker! You’ve got me wanting a Himmy, now! Ride on, Adam.
No one does it better than you bro! Every time I watch a video of yours, I want to sell all my bikes and pick up a Tenere
Same 💯, I own a KTM duke 390… Tenere has become by dream bike, because of Adam… currently I think of selling 390 for a Himalayan!
Then why the procrastination? :))
Ts what I did! Never looked back... except to look at the Raid when I park it up 😊
Brilliant series. It would be great to see Sir Enfield join the Warhorse back in Australia.
The message you share throught this video, you and Arvind, not only showing us how it's done but also why, damn it hits hard. I very rarely comments youtube videos but on this one I just can't hold back. Reminds me my own adventure in 2018. I was 22, flew from France to California, bought a motorcyle to a perfect stranger. We spent time together, he taught me how to ride off road, gave me the best advices he had, anything that could help. Eventually he offered hospitality for way more than a couple of nights, I met his wife and they became my friends. I hit the road, 8 months later I reached Santiago in Chile and it was time to go home. I visited him in 2022 when back to the US for long vacations, and it felt really good to meet again someone that counted so much for me in my trip. Sadly, I never saw his wife again, cancer took her away in 2020. Each time I take the bike for a long trip, I think about the moment we sayed goodbye, without knowing that we would never be able to meet again, and it makes me smile, cause it makes her very much alive in my mind. The last minutes of your video brang back all thoses memories. So, a big thank you for daring to tell us all this about how you feel, in the end I think that's what matters most.
thanks a lot mate. great words.keep riding.
@@arvindsingh_Tourbugs Every day man. You have a beautiful spirit, reminding me all the amazings souls I met on my way. Thanks to you !
When I travelled this area,it was a different time. Early 1980ies me and a travel companion wanted to go from Srinagar to Leh. There was only a small road over the mountains, but still closed the end of msy. We flew to Leh, a small quaint little village. Already then some locals wdre alarmed by the rapid change and decline of their unique culture. There were a few guesthouses only. No road to Manali, no racing around the roads, little tourism. It was stunning. On the return to Srinagar we travelled in (or on top) of an army truck. I will never forget this utterly amazing journey back. The journey was slow, , hairpin curves with the feeling you were driving into the deep laying ravin. Stopped overnight in Zanskar and stayed with local family. Also Srinagar was so low keyed and romantic. What a time!!. I have moved from the USA to Kathmandu a decade ago ,,where I currently live. Also totally changed
Your journey is wonderful , but it makes me also a little breathless.
Constant speed ,on the go ,while this landscape invites just being still at times..
Best 38 min spend on YT this year.
Thanx man for wakeing up conection with my kids.
👍😎Adam is the man! The war horse would love that place.
Again Riemann, thank you, well done. A lot of us old boy's are watching and I would like to say, THANK YOU.
The Himalayan just getting it done. Nothing else needed to be said I like it!
The drone shots are incredible.
Truly epic.
Thanks!
This is FU..ING AMAZING !!!! It touched my heart in a way i´ve experienced maybe two or three times in my life. And i found a lot of common grounds with your story. I lost my father almost 3 years ago. He was not ill, only old. But in terms of relationship, i think it was the almost the same as you. I also got two girls that are my sunshine every morning. And of course i´m a motorcycle enthusiast. I´m so ashamed writing this lines. Looks like a penthouse letter... jajajaja. Keep it this way. Godspeed !
Dear Adam,
3 years ago, I lost my dad and I can realise your pain. I have relearned everything with his memories & still I am pursuing my life. When I purchased my first ROYAL ENFIELD, he was with me on delivery day. He felt so proud of me as he said once upon a time. While I was going for a motorcycle trip, he was worried about me. He was so caring about me. I got only 15 minutes while he was asking me to bring him to the nursing home, that night I didn't get any ambulance service. I can't forgive myself till now. While I started to watch this video, I was enjoying it a lot. But in the end, it brought me that sad day. I believe he is taking rest in peace.
I missed a ton of my kids younger lives due to being in Iraq and Afghanistan with the military. It killed me to leave them, and to this day we’re still not as close as I would like - and I’m positive it’s down to too much separation during their formative years. Only a very lucky few ever get the work/family balance right - the rest of us can only do our best! Ride safe mate.
Thanks Adam and Arvin for a wonderful set of videos, The Himalayan Hero.
Best motorcycling video ever. Just binged all episodes in one sitting🫡
Me too...EPIC....!
I lost my dad 3.5 years ago. He's the reason I ride and have a garage full of bikes. It would've been something to do a trip like this with him. Now he's with me in spirit on my rides. One day dad, we're going to go on some epic adventure rides.
You Sir are a Legend! Aussie from down under, going with few kilos of luggage on frickin Himalayan to 5000m+ hats off. Being alone, talk to yourself and have ur dad in mind thats Epic. With every Adventure growing as a father, son and partner, exploring the world and let us know how big world actually is,how small we are. Scenery and culture there is just on another level. You Sir, if u ever come back to Slovenia im shaking ur hand and buy u a beer💪🍻
My father and my wife passed away 4 years ago.And I had to help grow our two children, so I understand the words you have said. Believe me, your daughters are lucky that you think like this and you will notice over the years. Now that I can, I have returned to my dear motorcycles. Your trips are an inspiration for me.
Really identify with the spiritual and emotional aspects of your trip regarding loss of your father. Only for me it's other way round, my 39 year old son passed. Spending a lot of time on my adv bike riding and making the most of life while I can. Ripper videos Adam, good work. Cheers Rowan
Adam you were spot on, Episodes 3 & 4 just on another level. Really honest too…authentic & human. Thank you I’m really enjoying this series 🙏
Adam , you're a poet on a motorcycle and it's awesome watching and hearing you ..inspiring ..thank you!
If I needed a guide there, I feel like Arvind is the man for the job! He seems like such a great human being!
Also, these videos are the best ads ever for actual dual sport / adventure bikes. It's not all shiny, the mud, the snow, the dirt, the flat tire. These bikes are made for that. And through hardship they give us access to insane scenery.
This small series was another banger Adam!
That gave me goosebumps arvind was such a beauty
Special mention about the drone tracking shots.. they were simply incredible..what moves and angles! couldn't be better! Very inspiring!
I am filled with a lot of emotions watching this and unable to say stuff but man you are doing great, Love from India. 🦾 Godspeed Brother 🏍
Dammit Adam, i literally just got home from riding my motorcycle....turn the computer on and voila....the new video. Now, I just wanna go ride again. I have shit to do!!! lol. Thanks for the video. Awesome as always. Incredible looking trip.
Adam you're just remarkable! You dropped of nowhere in my playlist and now everything is so changed. You are my hero! Great job buddy! Just loved it!
Op twee wielen door de natuur. De vogels de andere dieren die meelopen en de kwetsbaarheid in jezelf vinden. De dood van dierbaren verwerken gaat zo goed als je alleen bent, of zoals hier met iemand die langzaam je „blood Brother“ wordt.
De eenheid met je motor, de gedachten aan vrouw en kinderen brengen je zo dichtbij het mooiste wat er is. Wat een prachtige eerlijke films maak je toch. Iets waar veel mensen wat aan hebben. Ik ben dankbaar je films te mogen kijken. 🙏 Edwin
Adam, Your videos move the soul.
Thanks for the journey My dad was much like yours we didn't have a close relationship but he did buy me my first motorcycle at 12 years old providing me with a lifetime of fun and joy!
A slower pace of life up there. Great photography and content!
probably the best video, yet.... i admire you alot started watching your videos 10 years ago you were like 40k.. cant remember, keep pushing, keep making your videos , you make the world a better place for millions of people out there.
Had to watch this again, best motorcycle adventure film I've ever seen! Epic, truly.
My parents are visiting and I my father happened upon this video which was queued up on the TV, and he was absolutely captivated. He's 82 and never ridden a motorcycle, but watched the entire Tibetan Plateau video. He was enthralled! He won't stop talking about it, and that it is a huge testament to your sense of adventure and your quality as a filmmaker. Bravo, and thanks for helping my dad understand a bit better why I love motorcycles. Cheers from Seattle, WA, USA.
Arvind , glad to see you with Adam. I enjoyed my ride to Zanskar with RE , along your arrangements of accommodations. See you soon again ❤️🤗
Totally epic, touching, and heartwarming...I had a tear in my eye at the end. I nursed my dad through a degenerative lung disease and had to be there with him 24/7 at the end. The hospital would prop him up with pure oxygen and send him back home, in the end it came down to a hospice and he went in for respite to give us a rest but I knew it was the end somehow. I remember meditating before bed and feeling his presence, my phone went off and the hospice said he'd just past. I knew he was in a better place and never mourned him as I continued to feel his presence for weeks, and then it just disappeared...I figured he'd just joined the everything again. You and Arvin were supposed to share that very special experience no doubt, we all have so much to offer one another.
Lost for words yet again… teared up when you got emotional about your girls. Fabulous video yet again!!
Thanks Adam……I’m at a crossroad in life and this one has given me, “direction”.
Eternally grateful. Cheers mate.
I am speechless,, very emotional, you are a hero ,,thank you
Aravind...what a guy.... RESPECT. Your father maybe gone, BUT not forgotten Adam ❤
Lots of lesson to learn from this one as well my brother!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Love, Health and positive thoughts for you and your FAMILY!
This episode really hit me hard. I lost my dad exactly 1 year ago today. He lost his battle with cancer & also was robbed of years. I teared up because I felt every word you spoke.
Fantastic story and ending! I feel you really showed us a deep part of yourself - thank you for that!
I also have to say that your selection of music is always SPOT ON. It gives amazing ambiance(?) and fits perfectly to what I feel you want to portray!
Wow... Himalayan, Himalayas and adam. I was watching my dream bike and dream locations. ❤❤
what a perfect circle Adam! the experience must have been so special for you!
This guy! 👌 started watching him a few years ago because I was into bikes - and he was good! - but he gives so much of himself it’s hard not to have a genuine interest in everything. Genuine bloke, genuine experiences, an absolute original 🙌
I had a similar relationship with my dad.Nothing much was taught and said and when he passed,in Adam's words,"the hole was already there..."So It didn't matter that much.
And yeah,I think it's safe to say you're the only rider who milks every drop of potential from the Himalayan as a matter of fact,the way you plan on how things should be and your grind for excellence/perfection,I feel your bike talks to itself that it should not break down and disappoint you.
wow, what a stunning masterpiece, really! We all know, that in our world there are such terrifieng things happen and people are out there, were not so nice to other people. But when i watch your videos from your tours, it´s remind me, that our world is such a wonderfull place to be and that 99,9% people out there so unbelievable good to strangers are!
Danke Adam für diese Video
Such a fantastic trip. The most of all I enjoyed to see the relationship that both of them started to have. Great to see, two human beeings, with such different backgrounds, can have such a great time and relationship. Two legends! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Servus, from Austria!
It's touching the heart, man. You are getting us so close to your fellings. You are the Legend, Adam. Absolutely amazing. Thank you. 🙏
Thank you Adam for this storytelling and images. I am a father of 2 daughters and I hope to give them the best future. Thanks again.
Himaleyan hero, it was awesome
The Journey was so engaging that I never felt the urge to skip ahead at any point. The pace at which it was presented was beautifully done.
Does anyone know how to contact Aravind Singh, as he does tours it would be great to support him when we go
Yes he runs a great touring company - ruclips.net/channel/UCxRrTfsYXZJVDaKsEMbRbuw
www.youtube.com/@arvindsingh_Tourbugs
WOW! The Elephants really hit a chord with me, my old Nana (bless her soul) gave me an elephant 34 years ago when I left Kalgoorlie, and moved to the big smoke!! The city of
Perth haha. I still have it, albeit it’s battered and bent and aged but my elephant keeps me safe to this day ❤
Lots of love from India, Adam. Following you for so many years. Thank you for sharing your heart. Cheers.
can't get enough of this, dont know how many times i have watched this
Fantastic setting and cheerfully sad story. Beautifully said everything.
Thanks! Wonderful, heartfelt story and superb cinematography.
you make the best adventure videos ever... cant wait for the next one. Got to love the philosofy of simplicity and the pleasure of life and adventure.
Loved it mate! I was touched by the closure episode. Good Luck Adam and your two little Angels - Aadam
Arvind has such deep knowledge of Ladakh
We humans love each other... Actually, we have a lot in common. We are happy about similar things, we are sad about similar things, we make similar mistakes. Sometimes life gives us powerful lessons and experiences. I guess politicians don't like us humanity, my friend. RESPECT
You will be a great father. And you are such a legend. 🙌🏻 pray that you get back safe to all your girls for all your years to come mate. Be blessed.
This is life, this is friendship! I really like this ❤👍🏻
Hats off for you and Aravind. ❤ from peshawar Pakistan.
I made the mistake of buying a behemoth 600lb Aprilia Caponord Rally as my first adventure bike, coming from heavy Harleys. Ive been considering cutting ties and going to the new and much lighter Himalayan. This series has me sold. If they can stand up to the abuse from Adam, it will suit my 50/50 riding just fine. I love your message at the end of this. Amazing videos! A big thank you, from Kansas, USA
What a fantastic journey, story and of course Motorcycle film. You're a real talent and not just for your motorcycle riding ability but your motorcycle adventure movies are something else. It's all very real and I think you have a unique ability to bring the thrill and excitement alive on the screen.
Amazing man with amazing storytelling really touch our heart and passion, May God with you great Adam n Arvind...
Great video :) Amazing cinematography, emotions.. Btww which route it was lastly muddy and offroad section.
That series gave me all the feels. Literally all. Amazing.
Adam and Arvind, a beautiful syncopated relationship. You clearly both grew as people. My dad is still alive and I don’t have children but your heartfelt musings on life’s journey still hit home Adam. I usually like your KTM blasts but this Royal Enfield journey is one of your best films. Stunning piece of art in every way. Arvind was a joy!
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