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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @rayweeks1056
    @rayweeks1056 Год назад +6

    The dog was a nice touch. 👍🏻

  • @paulocarreiro5855
    @paulocarreiro5855 Год назад +13

    That's the friendliest dog I've ever seen! You must be a very nice man, Sterling.

    • @neilurquhart8622
      @neilurquhart8622 Год назад +6

      Most dogs are ‘friendly’ when there’s food around🦮🤪🇬🇧

  • @marcoluoma3770
    @marcoluoma3770 Год назад +1

    As usual, your videos are the most professional and most interesting of my subscriptions. More, please.

  • @MikeHcan2
    @MikeHcan2 Год назад +1

    I've been binging this series of videos this weekend, and enjoying them very much. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your travels in BC, where I've lived my entire life.

  • @scapflci
    @scapflci 4 месяца назад

    Dogs are an excellent judge of character.

  • @lgraff2301
    @lgraff2301 Год назад +1

    Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone about our great backyard!! Riding is awesome on the Island

  • @robpinter5431
    @robpinter5431 Год назад +3

    A three star meal with a motorcycle camp is better than a one star meal in a fancy restaurant

  • @scoutadv4568
    @scoutadv4568 Год назад +1

    Motorcycle on a ferry. Bucket list item. Thanks for sharing, Sterling!

    • @letitrest4662
      @letitrest4662 Год назад +2

      If you're coming from the north east into Washington state catch highway 20 through the orchard towns and on to the Northern Cascade Loop. It's known to be the most scenic highway west around the Cascade Mountains. You'll come into the area from the North, and As you reach the coast you cross onto Fidalgo Island then Whidbey Island, following highway 20 south through Whidbey the whole time. That highway ends in Clinton at the ferry boat landing that takes you to the mainland at Mukilteo. They load the motorcycles first(in the front of the ferry boat). There was only two motorcycles, and the other guy was from Rochester, New York. I was riding my Yamaha FJR1300a. Atlanta, Georgia my starting point. it was mid August in 2016. 7835 miles and 19 states. Visited my son in the Seattle area. The northwest coastal region is an adventurers paradise. So much to see, if you're willing. It was hands down the best motorcycle trip I've ever taken. I went in mid August. The weather in the Seattle area was perfect. Sunny, 78 degrees. Hurricane Ridge to view Mount Olympus should be on your bucket list too. I was 56 years old and rode 7835 miles in 20 days. Hotels every third night, and camped where ever I could the rest of the time. I was limited by the machine I rode, but it was okay. In some instances I camped several yards from my cycle. We have an enormous and diverse country. I saw Glacier National Park outside of Kalispell, Montana, and speaking of Montana what a ride. There's a reason they call it "big sky country". Rode through the Badlands of South Dakota on the way. Stayed in Bozeman overnight, then rode for over four hours the next day in rain storms, before it cleared up, and I had a stupendous ride for the rest of the way to Kalispell. The second half of the day was like a sweet reward for the first half, but in truth with my face shield treated with Rain-X, the ride in the rain was enjoyable too.
      From Seattle I hopscotched through Oregon, going inland to Eugene to see my nephew, then to the Oregon coast which I couldn't miss. Then the PCH through Cali.
      There is nothing, in my opinion, like a long motorcycle journey, with the wind blowing over you, to lift your spirits, and make you feel like you're part of God's universe. No timeline if you can. Just go the way you feel is right.

  • @Supermankev2001
    @Supermankev2001 Год назад

    I never make plans for where to stay or stop adds to the adventure. I just love your channel

  • @Crittermoto
    @Crittermoto Год назад +8

    Welcome to Van Isle, my backyard 😜👍🏻
    It’ll be interesting to see where you go.
    I’m not sure the exact time of year you were up here but if it was anytime near summer, you were lucky to get that spot as most campgrounds on the island are booked solid months in advance.
    See ya on the next one!
    Cheers.

  • @mattwolski5379
    @mattwolski5379 Год назад +1

    Thank you for creating great content and being honest about how moto-camping isn't always perfect.

  • @bmwlane8834
    @bmwlane8834 Год назад +2

    Another great episode....loved the special guest!

  • @salpairadice
    @salpairadice Год назад +1

    You are my hero. I have been to so many campgrounds where idiots yelled and played loud music all night.

  • @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968
    @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968 Год назад +1

    No one tells a story like you. Damn, just perfect.

  • @mardelplatalimousines3423
    @mardelplatalimousines3423 Год назад +4

    I must’ve watched hours and hours of motorcycle reviews on RUclips but this is the most objective, well presented review I’ve ever watched. King regards from Salou!

  • @daveysdash
    @daveysdash Год назад +1

    Welcome back to Canada, a place that cures what ails ya! Keep sharing your Dash!!! - Davey.

  • @chrisd4283
    @chrisd4283 Год назад +1

    You're vids continue to motivate me and remind me that it's not always perfect but it beats working 😊

  • @LucianoFelis
    @LucianoFelis Год назад

    Always a pleasure see your travels- videos.Good luck mate,.

  • @garryshirreffs9517
    @garryshirreffs9517 Год назад +1

    Great vid thanks

  • @djsomers100
    @djsomers100 Год назад +1

    That doggie spotted your sausages.
    Welcome to the Pacific Northwet.

  • @michaelmarkin1532
    @michaelmarkin1532 Год назад +1

    I can’t believe you were in my neck of the woods Stirling!! Thank you for this wonderful video. Enjoyed it as usual.

  • @perambulatingmike
    @perambulatingmike 8 месяцев назад

    Great to see Bernie in your video!!!....great guy at Island BMW!

  • @matthenderson4832
    @matthenderson4832 Год назад +1

    You've settled in perfectly with an Island delicacy: Lucky Lager

    • @sunnyvalejedi
      @sunnyvalejedi Год назад +1

      Haha! I spotted that, too. The allegiance to mediocre beer that isn’t even local is bizarre.

  • @subthousandoaks
    @subthousandoaks Год назад +1

    Thank you!!! Love the videos. Godspeed!

  • @coffeytnmilk
    @coffeytnmilk Год назад

    Sterling - sometimes Mac and cheese is all the comfort food you need. Beautiful island. Grateful for your channel as always!

  • @Theophilus1968
    @Theophilus1968 Год назад +2

    The next time you’re in Washington, be sure to do the “loop” Port Townsend, Forks, Lake Quinault (be sure to take gravel road around the lake), Grays Harbor, Shelton and up through Hood Canal. No traffic. Lots of gravel roads, twists turns and scenery. Plenty of camping!

    • @pacopetepnw3434
      @pacopetepnw3434 Год назад +1

      idk..101 Shelton to Sequim/Port Angeles has quite a bit of RV traffic Memorial-Labor. Shoulder season is probably ideal timing.

  • @sasikumarbalu9601
    @sasikumarbalu9601 Год назад +2

    Love from India- Tamilnadu ❤

  • @tyee4u
    @tyee4u Год назад +1

    Welcome to MY Island 😎
    If I had known you were coming I would have cleaned up a little. Next time your up, shoot a message and I’ll get you out fishing. Looking forward to your Bamfield episode. My Home town.

  • @seanfrank4158
    @seanfrank4158 Год назад +3

    I was in Victoria a few years ago before the pandemic hit. The drive out to Pt Renfrew was one of the highlights of that trip for sure. I've spent tons of time on Vancouver Island and it's always a good time.

  • @ads9765
    @ads9765 Год назад +1

    Nice to see Bill and Bernie made an appearance on your trip. Hope you had fun on our island

  • @jeraldheinrich3589
    @jeraldheinrich3589 Год назад

    Went Vancouver Island in 2008. Started from Anacortes, WA. and went back to Port Angeles, WA.

  • @Mororoadster
    @Mororoadster Год назад +2

    Unbelievable trip, wild in Canada is just beautiful

  • @soggybawsmoto
    @soggybawsmoto Год назад +1

    I discovered a great use for the firebox if camping at the sea.
    You can gather driftwood around the firebox, whilst you burn whatever dry wood you have available, which dries out the driftwood and keeps your fire going for longer.
    Probably more use in wet climates, but it works well here in Scotland

  • @advmatt
    @advmatt Год назад +1

    Appreciated seeing the other side of moto travel and campgrounds. Not because it'srelatable. Because it's relateable.

  • @BallardBaller
    @BallardBaller Год назад

    Def a lot of full overcrowded campgrounds on the island, But also some really nice fishing camps that are super quite and beautiful, just really off the beaten path down logging roads. Next time bring a collapsable pole and slam some salmon for dinner

  • @jojoonthegogo
    @jojoonthegogo Год назад +1

    Its almost always colder and misty on that side of the ride you did into Renfrew. I'm sure its going to get better from where you are now. Unless you head to Tofino.......then you will possibly just get more of that. Will be interesting to see where you go from here!!

  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 Год назад

    An old wild west proverb says -------- A cold beer after a long day in the saddle makes any meal welcome. (Unless the meal is a tough old rattlesnake) Sterling I have a souvenir smooth grey volcanic rock from a beach on the Olympic Peninsula. Some beautiful rain forest there too. A camper's experience.

  • @NextApex
    @NextApex Год назад +3

    Very excited to watch this, as I live in Victoria. It will be interesting to see how your trip to our island went. There's a very active adventure riding community here.

  • @rossjohnstone5009
    @rossjohnstone5009 Год назад +1

    Right on! Up in my neck of the woods. I live in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. Lots of free camping in the North Island. Can’t wait to see where else you went!! 🤟

  • @DieTabbi
    @DieTabbi Год назад

    Interesseting the GS has a perfect cradle for the sat nav and you stick it to the handlebar

    • @SterlingNoren
      @SterlingNoren  Год назад

      The BMW Navigator Didn’t work even after replacing the unit four times. I had to switch to a Zummo XT

  • @nealmacdonald9896
    @nealmacdonald9896 Год назад

    FYI, Outdoor Gear Review tested a motorcycle tent that featured a garage section to park out of the weather.

  • @randyhanlon4746
    @randyhanlon4746 Год назад

    Beautiful area, Good to see you, Sterling. Safe journey.

  • @dankorolyk5917
    @dankorolyk5917 Год назад

    Awesome,great to see you in my home town of Victoria. The trip will get better as you head north from the city,great motorcycle roads in the area.But it does stay damp most of the year,we live in a rain forest after all.looking forward to the rest of the trip mate.Also Bill and Bernie from the BMW dealership are top guys,glad you stopped by!

  • @yycyvr
    @yycyvr Год назад +1

    Good to see you visited my country 🇨🇦. Just as an FYI for others no longer need the additional paperwork, app etc. just a valid passport. You must of been here n June.

  • @mart7404
    @mart7404 Год назад

    Years ago I too was camping on the west coast of the island. Never having been before we figured it would be a quiet camp since it was somewhat remote. NOT SO MUCH. It turned out to be one of those nightmare camping grounds with hordes of campers in tiny little camping zones crammed together like sardines. Watch out for the campgrounds just south of Tofino.

  • @nidgy
    @nidgy Год назад +1

    Looks like you will witness some spectacular views out there! Love the videos, watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 😊

  • @adamgrebenc9705
    @adamgrebenc9705 Год назад +1

    I'm from Ohio, but I have been on that ferry to visit customers in Victoria. Beautiful place!!!!

  • @Highlandwolf2sas
    @Highlandwolf2sas Год назад

    Good to see you on the road again 👍.... looks like a lovely place to visit..
    As for your meal yeah sometimes just comfort food is perfect 😊.....Thanks for sharing Sterling 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @mikedenton6485
    @mikedenton6485 Год назад

    Sterling, I know if wasn't a great meal but it looked tasty. I'm going to try it next trip I take.

  • @knappdaddy
    @knappdaddy Год назад +1

    So glad you enjoyed Wa. !! Cool to see you in my neck of the woods !!

  • @gee4zfpv
    @gee4zfpv Год назад

    Nice to see BC...

  • @deanhanson7172
    @deanhanson7172 Год назад

    It’s funny, when I watch your videos I want to go ride my bike and I want to eat so whatever you’re doing must be working. I love your channel and I look forward to the new episodes every time.

  • @ownyourworld
    @ownyourworld Год назад

    “It’s ganna make for a really interesting day today” nicely put 😂 good vids 👍🏻

  • @joesixpack6408
    @joesixpack6408 Год назад +1

    Next time I would recommend visiting/camping the San Juan Islands along the route. Anyway, great series.

  • @castle228
    @castle228 Год назад +3

    I've never been to Victoria, but it's for sure on my list....especially on 2 wheels and camping! There's something to be said about comfort food when one is on the road, away from home, in a gloomy and grey environment. Cheers, Sterling!

  • @mikeb.7381
    @mikeb.7381 Год назад +1

    Victoria looks like a nice city. The only time I saw it was from 30k feet in the air returning to Seattle from Asia looking out the airplane. Very easy to identify from the air because it's right on the end of the island.

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql
    @JohnDoe-xm9ql Год назад

    Great video Sterling...
    Even the dog was tired of the noise.

    • @TravelAroundTheWorld686
      @TravelAroundTheWorld686 Год назад

      Great video Starling
      Your trips are so full of Adventure I like It
      This Summer I Will try to do Ca' weekend like you
      Bye

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Год назад

    Got to love the rental ambience. Nice place. Traveled it a couple times several years now back. The weather is always iffy. Either great or can't see anything. Yeap, plenty of bears especially up on the logging trails. Have a couple friends who hunt them.

  • @rhyndman
    @rhyndman Год назад

    Fried sausages with Mac and cheese is a close to heaven as I can imagine

  • @abellargo7668
    @abellargo7668 Год назад

    Done the ride so many times

  • @ianferrier235
    @ianferrier235 Год назад

    Welcome to Canada Sterling, my brother lives on the island, on a boat. Looking forward to seeing more, safe travels.

  • @brucegerken1063
    @brucegerken1063 Год назад

    Great video thank you very well done thanks again cheers to ya.

  • @charlescummings1484
    @charlescummings1484 Год назад

    Wonderful, enjoy the vids, thank you. From CT, U.S.A.

  • @morley3810
    @morley3810 Год назад +1

    Just found your channel, and this is the first video I've watched. I live in Alberta and I've been out to the west coast but not on my bike...yet. Looking forward to watching your videos from your Canada trip. On a side note, for those of us that actually live a real life, 9-5 with kids, a dog, normal life etc, it's funny to hear that your days were filled with annoyance due to some border paperwork and city traffic lol. Soft much? LOL. Just kidding, kind of. It's easy to lose perspective of our lives, especially in Canada/US, and the fact that we all have lives that others can only dream about. I try to think like this so that when I do have time for a quick bike trip I truly stay in the moment and stay grateful for the life I have.

  • @BigRigRich
    @BigRigRich Год назад

    I just dig your videos.
    Best camera and video shots I’ve ever seen.
    We just have to work on your ending.
    I’m always waiting for the commercial to be over and him to come back on, and get to see more.

    • @billmartin3198
      @billmartin3198 Год назад

      Agreed, The endings in this series are all pretty abrupt. 😯

  • @bigalsbikes6595
    @bigalsbikes6595 Год назад

    Just stumbled upon your channel awesome video cant wait to check more out

  • @marcbastien6054
    @marcbastien6054 Год назад

    Vancouver Island is great! But when are you coming to Québec and ride our 5600km Trans Québec Trail? One province, but a multitude of photographic opportunities. Look us up! Et bienvenue au Québec!

  • @enduromotorradtouren
    @enduromotorradtouren Год назад

    What I really like about this episode: You don't pretend that being on the road is always a piece of cake (or sizzlers). Cheers, Günter/Nürnberg

  • @matt-roden
    @matt-roden Год назад

    Afro Man being blasted in the background by noisy neighbors. Talking about annoyances and along comes a random dog. You couldn’t have planned a better scenario to truly depict your frustration going from the BDR and into Canada. Excellent story telling, Sterling. I hope to be able to do the same some day!

  • @paul.vanhout57
    @paul.vanhout57 Год назад +1

    Moving to Arizona from Seattle must have thinned your blood🙂. Another enjoyable episode!

  • @samlsecond8200
    @samlsecond8200 Год назад

    @sterling, I'd love to hear how you deal with bears and big wild life in regards to your camp food and other camp supplies. I don't think I've ever seen in your videos you use a bear ball or seen you put your food and supplies on a rope up in the tree. And have you had any close encounters for bears sniffing around at night?

  • @murraehaynes3182
    @murraehaynes3182 Год назад

    Been there, done that…a real contrast to the Southwest (New Mexico), but a lovely place with great riding and diverse wildlife-enjoy👍

  • @SteveMcCaa
    @SteveMcCaa Год назад +1

    Six sizzling smokies and Kraft dinner. Dude you are so earning that youtube commission!

  • @michaelthompson7570
    @michaelthompson7570 Год назад

    Mac and sausage is a filling,warming meal. Not sure about the cold beer,,,how bout three fingers of jack?…..

  • @RockymountainRobert
    @RockymountainRobert Год назад

    did you know you can use head and shoulders dandruff shampoo on your helmet lens, as an anti fogger, it really works, just rubb it on and let it dry, then buff it off.

  • @davidreed6817
    @davidreed6817 Год назад

    I hope that the others didn't spoil it too much, I really don't understand people who want the peace and tranquility of nature but then want to party all night, your new friend was lovely lol.

  • @Wingnut_Stickman
    @Wingnut_Stickman Год назад

    Great video, thank you for sharing. Does your dog bite?

  • @Anoldphotographer
    @Anoldphotographer Год назад

    Did you ever think that maybe buying a 4x4 truck camper with a rack on the back for say a TW200 or other actual off-road motorcycle would be a lot easier than turning an already heavy motorcycle into a nightmare of boxes, and bags, that brings you up to the weight of a Harley Road King might be a better way to go?

    • @SterlingNoren
      @SterlingNoren  Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/ldRpnK07OeQ/видео.html

  • @baileystickle4906
    @baileystickle4906 Год назад

    I love hip-hop and I love dogs but holy moly. Time and place for everything, and patience was definitely needed lmao. Guess the dog isn't so bad after all but a random animal can always go sideways, good idea to bribe it with some sausage ;)

  • @markust8904
    @markust8904 Год назад +1

    Its sad to think, that when you go camping, you must bring your noise and music and the kitchen sink to get the seclusion and peacefulness of camping.

  • @AdventuresWithDuncan
    @AdventuresWithDuncan Год назад

    Hey there, abrupt ending. Issue with the upload? Only 12 minutes long.

  • @fabiopunk1661
    @fabiopunk1661 Год назад

    when one is used to "roam the land freely" on one's own, and then suddenly gets back to civilization, with all its "requirements and rules", one gets a pretty big shock.

  • @AnneBitschy
    @AnneBitschy Год назад

    WELCOME to our unique special areas on this spectacular island. Enjoy your trip & wallow in your upcoming adventures.
    Just a bit of advice... SLOW DOWN. Do NOT rip through small towns & little hamlets. The island is full of services IF you stop (for example, which you missed en route to Port Renvew Jordan River, Sooke, Shirley. You missed well stocked grocery stores, picturesque ocean views campgrounds, and amazing trails down to the ocean.) That are signs posted on the highway. Each area is so different. Why jump on your bike & push to an unknown destination unprepared without valuable research. You came here to EXPERIENCE, not sit on your bike & see pavement.
    You mentioned a few times about the stress you've experienced prior to your arrival. SLOW down walk, hike, jump in the ocean & BREATHE. There are numerous lighthouses to visit etc. Do your research while eating & preplan. Read those road signs that lead you to true memorial adventures, don't keep on riding, you are truly & sadly missing out on your TRUE purpose of being here. There are also great historical facts on how our forefathers that came from afar, broke the land, let alone on what actually drew these true adventurers to settle here. Great knowledge to enrich your brain from our Indigenous peoples.
    I'll keep on watching & being hopeful that your stress levels disappear & you TRULY will experience this amazing & unique island.

    • @SterlingNoren
      @SterlingNoren  Год назад

      It’s going to take a few episodes before my stress level goes down. I was pretty exhausted after filming the Oregon, BDR and I have been on the road for over a month making videos every day at this point in the journey. But trust me, I do slow down relax and have a mad amount of fun in the upcoming episodes.

  • @exc911ence_channel
    @exc911ence_channel Год назад

    Shoutout to Bill and Bernie at IslandMoto! 👋😎

  • @jeffbone8475
    @jeffbone8475 Год назад

    So happy you are filming on the "island" as we call it here in Canada. I apologize for my fellow countrymen at the campground. Most of us are much more considerate. Can't wait for your next video in this series! Cheers

    • @Wingnut_Stickman
      @Wingnut_Stickman Год назад

      I have lived in Canada all my 59 years, I have never heard ANYONE refer to Vancouver as "the island" -- maybe "Vancouver island." Must be a Pacific thing?

    • @jeffbone8475
      @jeffbone8475 Год назад +4

      @@Wingnut_Stickman I'm from BC. We all call Vancouver Island the "island".

    • @Wingnut_Stickman
      @Wingnut_Stickman Год назад

      @@jeffbone8475 :)

    • @sunnyvalejedi
      @sunnyvalejedi Год назад +2

      @@Wingnut_Stickman BCer here. Can confirm it’s The Island.

  • @rhyndman
    @rhyndman Год назад

    Sterling is that a new Nav unit and cradle? Does it work with the jog wheel?

    • @SterlingNoren
      @SterlingNoren  Год назад

      It’s a Garmin Zummo XT to replace the BMW NAV six which was not working.

  • @myronbenware8779
    @myronbenware8779 Год назад +2

    Always trust a dogs judgement. You are OK in my book.

  • @woundedtiger7547
    @woundedtiger7547 Год назад

    Do alpaca's spit like camels ?What's is the calculation that you use to figure wind chill when riding?

  • @AnthonyJoh
    @AnthonyJoh Год назад

    What lens do you primarily use when shooting with your camera?

    • @SterlingNoren
      @SterlingNoren  Год назад +1

      On the Fuji camera, I use the 10 to 24 and 55 to 200 during the day and then I switched to the 16 mm F1.4 and 50 mm F2 in the evening.

  • @taylorgenzoli4256
    @taylorgenzoli4256 Год назад

    What tires are you running currently?

  • @scotthenderson9281
    @scotthenderson9281 Год назад +4

    After motorcycle camping in secluded and scenic spots with no or limited people around, I have learned to despise campgrounds like this. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to adapt and overcome. Adventua Before Dementia 👍🏼🇺🇸

  • @tj__edwards
    @tj__edwards Год назад

    What went wrong with your gopros? 😢

  • @mmooney6860
    @mmooney6860 6 месяцев назад

    the day you come back to Bamfield i will bring you fishing or a tour for free

  • @Kal-zo5ym
    @Kal-zo5ym Год назад

    I suspect that dog scored more than 1 piece of sausage.

  • @Cruising_the_Dash
    @Cruising_the_Dash Год назад

    You certainly weren't yourself today. I'm uncertain how much overseas travel you do or have done but some of the frustrations you shared are just some of the issues we who do travel further afield have to face.
    Nonetheless, good to see you keep a positive spin even if you had to make it up. 👍

  • @veiledallegory
    @veiledallegory Год назад

    Sterling,
    What time of the year was this filmed?

  • @alejandroriojas9903
    @alejandroriojas9903 Год назад

    What Garmin GPS model do you carry?

  • @gpr2264
    @gpr2264 Год назад

    Where you afraid of bears during camping?.

    • @SterlingNoren
      @SterlingNoren  Год назад

      Not on the island, a little more so on the mainland.

  • @rital7518
    @rital7518 Год назад

    I thought travelling in a van was very small with not much space for storage, but a MOTORCYCLE???😅

  • @wokinit
    @wokinit Год назад +2

    Port Angeles is cool.. was there on my bike last year. Good thing we dont need to prove we have the jab anymore... looking forward to heading north this summer.