No man is an island....

However, when you are 100 miles from civilization with a flat tire, the chef is not going to save the day.

Here here well said . London uk

Hadn’t thought about e-scooters before. May pick up one for each of my kids in college.

Thank you for your great videos. Your insights are spot on usually with something I am dealing with lol - thanks for the common sense wisdom. Hope to see you out there one day!

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5-oc3lrrbiUibc Per your opening and it fits in your theme. Heh. Well done video Craig.

We’ll put, as usual. Couple of observations: During the westward pioneer movement, you get a glimpse of everyday life without this infrastructure. They accomplished great things and had to be self-reliant, but they lived and were constrained by very limited means that are nearly unthinkable to live by in our day. My career was spent architecting and implementing large-scale ERP and supply chain management software systems. I saw the global infrastructure and commerce systems, but I wouldn’t call these suppliers heroes- each part exists for its own sake, and we benefit from their goods and services by paying money we earned contributing to other parts of the system. And like you said, all it takes is a ride on your motorcycle to experience this. Lots of abuses and attempted monopolies such as Amazon and Blackrock, but Adam Smith was still on to something.

Great perspective. Thanks.

You argued the beauty of capitalism and why it works so well to have the liberty to pursue it in just a few succinct minutes. Well done.

God is always with us......

One of your best videos 🤘⚡️🤘✨✨✨✨

Well presented topic Craig. I've battled "curmudgeoness" in the past, but have managed to keep it bay the last few years. I plastered a big smiley face to back of my helmet to remind myself to breath and relax, and most importantly, appreciate how lucky I am to be a senior and still able to enjoy motorcycling. Question; was the middle segment of footage in this video Custer State Park in South Dakota? Thx, Mark

Brother, there will always be jealousy from people who wish not to pursue their own dreams. (Naysayers who said you were not really alone) Galatians 5:19-21 and in the traditional Seven Deadly Sins, we find the sin of envy and jealousy. Keep squeezing your own lemon!!

Enjoyable and insightful video, thanks.

Another good video Craig.

I had few months early this year without motorcycle, my old one died, the new one I bought was on back order. Those no-motorcycle months were depressing time for me! I put tons of miles on the new motorcycle: it is my mean to going places, events, hikes, touring, work, errands, etc. in short, my motorcycle is the gateway for freedom, living, and having great time both alone and in company of others.

It’s true you were not alone. But you’re not old either. Not really, you are too young at heart for that!

Some great philosophy there. I like to think I've come to similar thoughts. I try to be considerate and thoughtful, but live my own life and not worry about things I can't do anything about. Giving people a pass is a big one. You never know what they are going through. I was just thinking the other day that it often appears the roads are full of inconsiderate idiots, but really the fact that millions of humans can move tons of steel around each other in general accord is quite an amazing accomplishment. Add in all the support folks and manufacturing and whatnot, as you say, and the whole thing is an incredible testament to the cooperative nature of humans.

Great vid.

Another great video! Thanks!

Good to stop and think every once in a while. Thanks

We can be someone else's inspiration to live there best life by taking a few minutes to converse with others at fuel stops-eating establishments-lodging. I always like to find out about other travelers "call to adventure" (not just the one's on motorcycles). And maybe it makes us more thankful at the same time.

Ah, the martial arts philosopher was strong in you with this one! I too travel the roads of Canada and the US…alone. But I’m ok with that. I go as fast or as slow as I want, eat when I want, stop and start when I want. And when I stop for gas, I always use that time to walk around, and stretch my legs. Almost always, someone will come up to me and commence a conversation. And so…I’m not alone.

Extremes are tough. The mind drifts, I always called it road droll. Good video.

Keep the videos coming … so inspiring… from down under in NZ

Thanks for another open insightful video Craig. I enjoy, respect and admire your reflections about life. Keep it up.

Hit the nail on the head. 62, you inspired me to ride to Alaska next year. We not dead yet!

Yet another insightful video Craig 🙂

I love mine. Seattle to Prudhoe Bay summer of 2024. 5600 trouble free miles. I did change out the fuel pump as the stock one is known to fail. By the way I'm 58 years old and felt great after the trip. two 600 miles in a row with 13 straight riding days.

Very cool, i ride 1250 GSA and love my Wolf Warrior II,

So well said Craig. I ride an HD, and that's my choice. If you ride another brand, I don't care. We are in the wind and enjoying "life on the slab" It's a great way to do something for yourself and clear your head of all the crap we have to deal with. Keep your knees in the breeze.

Traveling cheap may not be ideal, but it’s better than not traveling at all, and sometimes that’s the choice we have, depending on our circumstances.

Led Zeppelin did quite a lot of “paying tribute” over the years.

As a 58 year rider on 2 wheels and owned 80 bikes and have over 750k+ under the belt, Raced moto cross/enduro-jack pine with John Penton in the 70s, road toured several countries. I think you missed your own point. I'm now 65 a disabled vet and had to reconsider many times as the years go by. From quitting all together and or downsizing as i have tried.. It's truly comes down to the saying by Clint Eastwood.."A man gots to know his limitations"!!. Yes smaller a lighter is better, But what are ya going to do.. keep buying smaller and smaller bikes every year as you age and as your health declines rapidly and at what loss of money and depriciation? I did break down and bought a brand new 23 Harley Tri-Glide and loving it!.. I still wany to ride 2 wheels, At least in my head, But my body says No!. What a crappy dilemma and such is our short life!.

I love all motorcycles, even owned a 1979 Yamaha 650 special. That’s when I learned those little sewing machine engines were not for me. I’m a Harley and Indian guy. I ride Harley for the looks of the bike and mostly motor, the sound and definitely the vibration. I started riding back in 2011 at 32. I’m on my 4th Harley. No one is forcing you to look or act a certain way. The trend with younger Harley riders are wearing jeans, shoes and T-shirts. The older riders like myself still wear the traditional clothes and gear. If Harley started looking like and sounding like everything else out there then why buy an expensive Harley to begin with. I don’t like the looks of these new computer screen Harley’s and I’m a still a young man. I’ve become a solo rider now and don’t like dealing with idiots in the community. I never joined a hog chapter and have always done my own thing. It’s just a lot of Harley hate going on right now for nothing. No one in the Haley community is going to mess with you for dressing a certain way. You have to just be a man and stand your ground. Even when I ride I wear jeans, biker dress boots and a button up cutoff sleeve shirt. I don’t wear the leather vest anymore. Harley has the only dealerships where they put on a function almost every weekend to go and hang out at. They are not throw away bikes either like most other brands. Try getting parts 20 or so years later or rebuilding the bike or motor like you can a Harley you won’t. Harley has the most aftermarket support by far then any other brand out there. And they are just as reliable as any other bike, more maintenance is involved with Harley but they last a long time.for long distance riding I would love to own a goldwing they are by far a better ride then a Harley. You have to find where you belong in the motorcycle community and go with it. I’m going to be a Harley guy till I die not from brand loyalty but from the looks, sound and vibration that’s what draws me to them.

Headed to HU Appo next April. I live about 15 minutes away form the 4-H camp. Going to be a much shorter adventure than yours. 😀 Love your videos and commetery. I just bought a KLR640 to test the waters of the ADV lifestyle after a long break from riding. Retirement plans in about 8 years so I'm in my planning stage. Thanks for all the advice.

You said you could sell it and buy another for $12k that you want. What bike?

Don’t fret the tubed tyres, with the road bias tyres you’re unlikely to get a puncture. Keep it and use it for those little local journeys. I used to run a kmx125 2-stroke for exactly that purpose, great fun and so easy to throw about.

Cool video.

I am outraged by your lack of outrage. Heh. I've ridden many hogs. Never had the urge to own one.

In 2018 I bought a WR250 and an XT250. I wanted to get back into biking and I wanted to ride dual sports on logging roads and mild single tracks near my cabin with my sons. We had a blast. But it soon became apparent that we were spending more time on roads around my metro house than off road by my cabin. That led to all of us getting street bikes. Just in general it was easier to go for evening or weekend rides than needing to be out of town. Now I’m retired and ride whenever I want and even though the mild off road riding was fun, I prefer the roads, especially windy roads! I sold the dual sports, and occasionally I miss them but I know I will never be a hard core mountain adventure biker. I live in Minnesota and have some beautiful places to ride but I want to spend more time riding some mountain highways! I can cruise through Ouray and see all the people heading into the trails and not feel that I’m missing out because I learned that it’s just a little more than I want to deal with! I ride a Triumph 800 XRX and sometimes I ride a KTM SMT 990. I’ve been riding for about 56 years! I like your vids and philosophy. Thanks.

На таком велосипеде вы проедете через всю Россию, от европейской границы до самой восточной части Сибири.

This was depressing,can’t watch the whole thing.Since you brought politics into it !I like my bike and ride with a t shirt and jeans!

Very cool. I'm an old guy that's been riding my whole life. Ultimate embarrassment is getting injured on a 'toy' and have to suffer the humiliation of 'aren't you too old to be doing that'.

Warranty

Led Camping Lights. It is often not mentioned.

Where is the bicycle helmet.you should have one ............safety first .............. LOL and where is the exercise in this ......!!!!! maybe this can replace the 250 ...LOL>

I’ll take one!

Your pants were pulled up way to high for scooter riding...should have been pulled halfway down your butt..or, go for the Mike Tyson bare butt look...lol..lol. Good scooter video...nice looking , fair price & looks fun.

Everybody has their own justification for what they do….fine! I’ve had eight Harleys, no problems, loved every one! I’m 81 and still my Heritage…a lot!