3,000 Miles Solo on a Triumph Bonneville from NYC to Canada - Motorcycle Adventure

[@andrewturner2717]

"...not afraid to die, afraid to have never lived.." kind of captures the essence of motorcycling. I''ll be quoting that in future!

[@gauravm.]

💯, me too.

[@mrmark8603]

I like: You never truly know a woman, until you meet her in court".

[@canica99]

great quote and should be used in all aspect of existence. Loved your video..in the future I am going to buy me a honda supercup and explore some more...once I become to old to keep riding my bicycle across continents like I have so far in my life.

[@abx.auto123]

perfect

[@brunocejas]

I love to ride a motorcycle but I think that with that speech he is just licking his own balls.

[@danperry5375]

This my be the best why we ride video on the internet, and I can't think of a more perfect bike for it.

[@rodolfosabater7781]

Triumph Bonneville.. it could have been a better trip if he rode a street bob or any harley 750

[@philipli4085]

@@rodolfosabater7781 ok boomer

[@rodolfosabater7781]

@@philipli4085 -🤣 honestly im young still in my 30's dont get me wrong I like Triumph motorcycles especially the Rocket 3.. however Harley Davidson is still "The Harley davidson" whichever way you put it.. it is Iconic the brand the logo the motorcycle.. triumph is an english brand and its best if they just stay in england....

[@CJ-ud8nf]

Royal Enfield

[@AthelstanofHwicee]

A Honda C90 is much better.

[@ryne2411]

Riding a motorcycle is like riding the wind, you can feel the freedom as you travel.

[@sayfbsy]

Indeed

[@Yasmin-pi5pr]

I bet. I have never done a bike trip but I could relate it to camping (which I love) instead of renting a house. When camping you feel on vacation 24/7

[@derp195]

@@Yasmin-pi5pr Just imagine sitting on a rocket that will take you wherever you want to go.

[@Yasmin-pi5pr]

@@derp195 sounds really good =D

[@michaelfournier4908]

The wind can also be a massive jerk!

[@akshatrb]

You're living a life many of us dream of!

[@alexma995]

Buy a motorcycle, drone, go pro, and drive any where you like.

[@jospark3745]

this is literally an achievable dream dude c'mon

[@thetrickster9885]

I am 15 right now but I would love to travel these countries with bike. Canada, US, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, India, China(if possible), Japan

[@thetrickster9885]

Australia too

[@ourworld6848]

In india u cant ride solo.... Ya to naxal ya lootere milenge

[@two_wheeled_guide]

The landscapes, the motorcycle, the narration...! It's all so inspiring! Makes me want to ride my motorcycle right now as far as possible! Congrats, mate!

[@route650]

True !!

[@route650]

Let's ride for Pride!

[@leolawrence1027]

"When your in car everything you watch through your windshield is watching TV" iam impressed...you have my respect rider 🥰 Love from Southern Indian (On Behalf of Kerala & TN riders )

[@dileepa505]

Add me too... Love from kerala 😘😘

[@juandcisneros]

He's quoting "zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" A great book.

[@jayphillip793]

Kudos, Lots of love from 💕Tamilnadu💕.

[@renjithdevassy9013]

KL♥️

[@sreesanth2687]

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[@bhikhta]

Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance: A visual representation of sorts.

[@duonghoangsang1996]

It is a must to come back to this video every few months. What a masterpiece

[@heytherebarry]

I love it Chris! My good friend Jay and I drove our motorcycles the entire way around Ireland last summer, wild camping along the coastline, stopping off to climb mountains along the way. It was the best adventure I've ever had. Jay and I had so many conversations about the trip, how the journey became the destination! You've captured all the conversation we had in one 6 minute video, you've summed it up beautifully! Well done.

[@ChrisIronhardt]

Sounds like you and Jay did it right. Ireland appears to have quite incredible coastal roads. It’s certainly on my list - just not sure how adept I’d be at driving on the left side of the road...

[@Q_82]

was für einen genialer Trip. Kompliment

[@ginogina4589]

I’ve been captured by motorcycling since 1969. Returned to the sport seriously 2 years ago. As a result, I watch a lot of moto vids. You my man have done an excellent vid. Love the images and your commentary. Keep it up.

[@Cocoyz]

Motorcycle riding is indeed the ultimate expression of human freedom on the highways...facing real obstacles and comforts life can offer yet very rewarding.

[@ivan-nm1xn]

I just rode a 2400 km (1500 miles) trip between the South and Southeast of Brazil, and I can't think of a better description of the feeling of riding than yours here. The trip was a soul-warming experience. By the way, your content is incredible! Hope to see more from you.

[@taksuii]

Qual trajeto você fez? Estou pensando em fazer uma viagem nesse estilo também, tem alguma recomendação de cidade, percurso?

[@ivan-nm1xn]

​@@taksuii eu subi do sul de Santa Catarina pela BR-101, beirando o mar até Itajaí, subi para Curitiba e segui até Campos do Jordão, em SP. Na volta, desci pelo Rastro da Serpente até Curitiba, e depois retornei para SC. O Rastro da Serpente é deslumbrante, vale muito os quilômetros a mais, basta ter atenção e ir com cuidado.

[@charlesharrison2248]

In lockdown here in Ireland, just discovered your video,great scenery and narrative, really enjoyed it,have a triumph t100, & BMW, 2 twins,great bikes.

[@desiIrish1]

Trying to find a T120 in Ireland but so difficult...

[@terry5935]

Yes ,they are.

[@RickyRicardo03]

I loved traveling in Ireland 🇮🇪, really wish I had a bike at the time to enjoy that lovely green scenery.

[@HelenaGamer7]

This channel should be a world heritage, your reflections and thoughts about the world and yourself are incredible, please keep bringing us more content

[@iam_NBR]

I loved it... The landscape... The Wind... The Day... The Night... The Motorcycle.... The Thumping Sound... The Life....

[@ashinberg]

Great video. I have over 9500 miles on my 2013 Bonneville. I ditched the airbox, added Headers, Progressive springs in the front with Racetech valve emulators, Ohlin shocks in the rear, and a new set of Pirelli Diablo III's. I LOVE my Bonneville!!

[@mohamedabdalnaem9776]

This video assembles what motorcycles represent to us and how it truly feels, This is one of the many reasons why we take the risk and uneasy life for the beauty that lies behind. More than a good job pal, keep safe and Do more.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Within moments of watching this I’m transported back to the teenage boy reading “Zen and the Art off Motorcycle Maintenance”. I read it aged 13 and got a moped aged 16 - into the metal cage at age 20. Age 40 a BMW R1150GS took me and my then girlfriend, now my wife, all around Europe. Age 50 I re-read the aforementioned book - and still never really understood it. Your words and short video have amplified and expanded my love of two wheel travel - thank you so much.

[@ChrisIronhardt]

Thanks Phil. I definitely recommend checking out Pirsig's second book, Lila. It helps tie his ideas around the Metaphysics of Quality together with a real-world application / against history. And if you would rather skip that - www.goodmetaphysics.com gives a solid overview of the concepts of both books in a more concise format!

[@johnmooney7213]

I enjoyed the photography and your philosophical musings about life's journey on a motorcycle. When I have taken my motorcycle onto the scenic and less congested B Class roads over the last 50 years, one's mind does reflect on the beauty, sounds and smells of the countryside that you pass through. You never experience the same in a car, as you are cocooned in an air conditioned travelling office, listening to the radio or music, and not taking in the "reality" of what's on the outside. I'm semi retired now, but I've managed to cover 50K. kilometres over the last five years on what may be my last motorcycle, like yours, a 2009 Triumph Bonneville SE, on the backroads where I live now, in the Hunter Region, on Lake Macquarie in NSW, Australia.

[@abdelrahmansayed8961]

The landscapes, atmosphere, photography and directing are beautiful, but the most wonderful thing is the script that expressed what was inside me ❤❤❤

[@rhugh02]

Beautiful video, bike and scenery...

[@lew381]

This really expresses my own feelings about what pulled me to motorbikes. It shuts the nagging world out. And its raw! And we don't live forever. Im Quite happy to sacrifice a boring life early to gain the feeling of freedom on a bike on the open road and feeling the sun wind and rain on my face before i decompose in the ground...

[@UncleLongbeard]

Great trip an a great bike. And nicely filmed. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@kangill12]

best narration in terms of the core essence of riding. As I was listening I had this trip down the memory lane, where for every word he said I had a memory pop up. thanks!

[@Sandesh98147]

Watching this video, I felt like you were saying something all of us have in back of our minds but cant express it. Damn beautiful footage to go along with it. This is now a route I want to take one day.

[@samanders2676]

I love the quote from “Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.”

[@Jack908r]

Spot on explanation of riding. I lived in Australia for 10 years before returning to Canada. I only rode motorcycles. Didn't own a car. Because I could ride year round. This video is exactly the same thing I would tell all my friends. And I toured all over the eastern part of Australia. Still ride today, but its only half of the year now.

[@abidangurung3270]

one of the best motorcycle video. the comment is so superb. The rider showing so much thoughts on how we think as a rider. escaping from cage, freedom etc. superb

[@claudio9497]

This is a dream, nature, motorcycle perfect for life..From Brazil

[@pippiperade4030]

Your opening words sum up the appeal of riding a motorcycle. Well said..

[@serapisny]

Rode up to Nova Scotia with a friend a few years ago, and my ride was also a Bonnie (2010 model). Did the southern (lighthouse) route from Yarmouth, then continued east to do the Cabot Trail. Returned to the States via New Brunswick. Easily one of the best trips of my life. Great video 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing.

[@clintonw6409]

Wharf rat rally??

[@serapisny]

@@clintonw6409 I wish, but sadly no. Just a buddy and I doing a leisurely 2-week circuit of New England and the Atlantic provinces. And during the entire trip, it only rained once. It was perfect!

[@GrahamOrm]

I have a long term illness which prevents me from riding any more. I have good days and bad days. Today isn’t a good day. I’ve just discovered your channel and am going to watch your videos all day. Thank you.

[@wltrlg]

Nice vid man! We cannot emphasize too much that making motorcyle trips is the ultimate freedom experience!

[@abhimanyumenon3406]

Our man just took the intro off of 'Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance' . Smart

[@aspinaki]

I have one Bonneville and i can understand your emotion. i do a lot of travel too. it is not about being reached. it is about the feeling to be reached. and that feeling can only be achieved by a motorcycle. cutting drizzles through those hypnotic rumbles on a bonnie is just priceless.

[@dbwgoblue74]

I stumbled across this video randomly looking at motorcycle content, and I have to say you put riding into a context that I feel every time I ride but find difficult to express to people. I'm actually looking to get a Triumph Street Twin this year as my second motorcycle. Can't wait to keep on living.

[@Liferiderchannel]

Beutiful scenery and editing! It really captures the feeling of why you should ride motorcycles, explore and live life to its fullest!

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

I came very close to buying a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120SE especially after watching this video many months ago and many times. I too enjoy MY Royal Enfield with no windscreen, just the open road, the freshest of air, bugs and all. I'm happier than I've been in years and this video, and others, is partially to blame. Thank You! I keep this video on my Fav Vid's Playlist so I can easily find it again and hopefully sharing it with other free souls of the road.

[@dixienormous3262]

The best part of the adventure - it's a Triumph.

[@soaruk3697]

Nope its a Bloorshite.......

[@catweazle2090]

.....a Hinckley Triumph....an electronic oldstylebike....much the same as Yamaha or Suzuki or BMW......and has nothin' to do with a real Triumph.......

[@kaleidostar257]

@@catweazle2090 so what?

[@catweazle2090]

@@kaleidostar257 ...sorry - have just spoken to myself.....so what.....

[@ekimandersom4478]

Made in Thailand with Chinese parts 😂

[@Jedz123]

I put about 25K miles a year on my 2018 Bonneville T120 and it's the epitome of a freedom machine. I do about 2-3 3K miles trips annually on my Bonneville, this year I have a 10K mile road trip planned across the contential USA on the T120. A month, living off a Bonneville. Can't wait!!! Great video, gets me itching for next season.

[@Jedz123]

@@TK-cl1jm Hey buddy! So you can check out my KZbin channel I go over all the stuff I have done on my T120. I went with a T120 over the Speed twin do to the fact it's a little more utilitarian as in easier to mount racks and luggage and the motor has more torque down low. Still quick and i would still classify it as a sport tourer over any other offering. But I set my bike up that way on purpose. Yes to side cases and top case... The Top case is essential if you ride daily as I do. My best,

[@dodgethehell]

I was hoping for a feast and you gave me pop corn?!

[@RickGTI2019]

When I was younger, I did the long distance, wet, cold, motorcycle thing. These days I prefer the comfort of my VW golf. I also found that too much obsession on living my life, caused me to miss out on what was actually going on in my life ! Thanks, Rick…..

[@bergenschmid217]

I’m surprised that someone in the world can pop that popcorn properly

[@fabiovieira2447]

This kind of motorcycle isn`t the best for this ride, but the most important is the adventure. Amazing trip, congratulations from Brazil.

[@李诗豪-j2g]

This is exactly why we luv ridin'. Nice vid bro! Ride safe!

[@ShineBright__]

Nothing better than this ! A bike exploring and fire ... but most important just ( ALONE )

[@so1sai1or55]

Greatness! Very nice work!

[@kevinmerry9770]

You totally get it. Love the bike, the journey and the philosophy. Don’t look back. There’s a reason the rear view mirror is small. What’s in the past isn’t nearly as important as what’s in front of you.

[@gsmith3696]

Your intro sound remarkably like Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, a nod to Robert M. Pirsig may be in order.

[@kdogg2077]

He says it is in the description.

[@stevek8829]

@JP Chandler if you buy that book don't try and read it a lot at a time like a normal book. It's like sippin whiskey. You take a sip at a time and think on it. It's philosophy and explores art and the intangible essence of quality.

[@MelancholyRider]

Definitely why i prefer riding motorcycle rather than driving car to move or explore places... You express our feeling precisely through words

[@glenorr9814]

Great, you should watch the movie One Week.

[@glenorr9814]

I was just going to write this.

[@Janika-xj2bv]

Great video. The journey, the reflections, the scenery...all in a package of meaning and awareness. Thank you for sharing.

[@nelsonfigueiredo4846]

Do you have a map of the trip that you could share. Looks like a beautiful ride. I am sure I would have missed out on some of the sights but I would avoid the dirt roads.

[@PAWANKUMAR-qq7hb]

"I am not afriad to die, I am afraid to have never lived" RESPECT.

[@twinphill900]

Good to watch your trip. 👍 At night where did you sleep? I noticed you only had a backpack.

[@hallodidldu]

He wrote „motocamping“. I also wondered where he put all of the equipment like tent, sleeping bag, all of the camera stuff incl. drone etc….

[@kennethsnider3456]

We feel the same about Motorcycles, it seems. Roll on, My Friend.

[@immu789]

Simply breathtaking shots and loved your motovlog.....

[@soumyachowdhury1310]

Best video on road trip, with great background music and your play with words.

[@FavoriteScenes5999]

It's really hard work. Filming this stuff when you ride alone. I know your effort.

[@jironiedeveld5344]

I'm 16 and ever since I was about 5 years old, I wanted to ride motorcycles. I'm from the Netherlands so when you're 16 you get a moped drivers licence. I bought a motorcycle looking moped. It was a lot of money for a 16 year old but it was all worth it. I feel the freedom of riding a motorcycle, and I can't imagine how I would have that same feeling but multiplied. I just get emotional when I just look at these videos because I want to ride a real bike so badly. Go on hour long journeys by my own or with friends, just looks too good to be true. It's such a beautiful community. Everyone knows the risk of driving a motorycle but like you said... "I'm not afraid to die. I'm afraid to not live".

[@christianmathis516]

Fabulous scenery superbly filmed. I live in Sydney, Australia and have a T120 and thinking about similar type of road trip.

[@cameronmeng3071]

Truely a beautiful narrative and video! It makes me wanna go for a week long ride and see where i end up

[@tootrue]

This was my great great grandmother’s first bike. RIP grandma Claudette

[@drivenbythechills]

I love your introduction on the difference between car & motorcycles. Such a message there, i only had the chance to ride a motorcycle once but i'm an avid bike rider & certainly the freedom that comes from riding a 2wheeler and the connection that happens to nature is real deep, even walking/trailing in nature won't do me like riding does on a bike. Real freedom like this you'll never experience in your routine life, you need to seek discomfort every now & then to really feel what it's like.

[@Wschles]

3000 miles with just a small backpack?! Please tell us everything you have in that backpack😂❤️

[@RickyRicardo03]

Seriously!

[@rosko_expert]

Gopro, drone and credit card, what more you need? :-D Maybe bottle of water too

[@Wschles]

@@rosko_expert 😂😂😂 good one! Maybe even room for a toothbrush 😜

[@rkpixeldesign]

This is best video for bike ride adventureres, reminds me of why I ride

[@hendrawijaya6865]

And all the way, we see God creation and we can adore Him so much...

[@Qz3sv7rgb]

This is a very enjoyable motorcycle trip video especially you'd telling every bit of that and this and one of the best part is that you brought us to see your home you'd live in your childhood, I love that memorable you've had. I enjoy so much as this really make my day up high. One thing so sad is when that bike was fall down to it's side and surely create some scratches onto it a beautiful brand new bikes got scratches what a tragedy ‼️thank you for uploaded this for public and I love it very very much, please if you can make another long trip video with your beautiful bike again and again because many of your fans are waiting to see and joining along with you trillingly. Lots of love just for you💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@angeloleone4991]

Until you put your helmet on and it’s just like a screen again

[@sorrycharlie1736]

You’ve obviously never ridden a motorcycle, or read Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance

[@BrokenMachine85]

Rode my 2012 Bonneville SE from Niagara Falls NY to San Diego CA in 2012. Best three months of my life. Great video!

[@m_bappy]

one of the best moto film that I've ever seen

[@livedeliciously]

Man, I just added another item to my bucket list. Thank you.

[@anilsharman9534]

beautiful narration of feelings and the connect to the reason of motorcycling to oneself.

[@ChrisIronhardt]

Thanks Anil!

[@2WheelsChannel]

Very well filmed, great selection of B-Roll shots. Thank you. 👌

[@JamesSwayda]

I absolutely Love this video. Thank you for sharing your journey and your wisdom with us.

[@ryed4280]

Deep, moving, and insightful. Certainly, it is the journey, not the destination, that is the adventure. More videos & safe travels 🚲

[@razakiqbaal]

Just finished riding from bali to east java and spend 1 weeks to explore little bit of east java, spend 1200 km on the road with kawasaki W175TR. All you said in this video are true, spend most of all my time in raining condition but always enjoyed the journey. What a great adventure can't wait for my next adventure

[@danielcunningham5940]

My big ride was in 1970. I rode my '68 Bonneville from Ontario, Canada to Southern California. Almost 3,000 miles. Wish I had never stopped riding. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@ChrisIronhardt]

Sounds like an incredible trip! What made you stop riding?

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you! I am HONDA Cub grandpa from Japan ! I love nature and freedom. It is so nice tour video ! Looks so great adventure ! Thank you for sharing! ! Have a nice day my friend !

[@mrmohitmathur1]

"Afraid to have never lived" ............ Great line.......................... Great video............

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Wow I absolutely concur with you biker brother you hit the nail on the head as to why motorcycle riders get the freedom bug, thanks for sharing buddy I have a new T120 and love it kind regards from James in uk👌☺️🏍👍

[@samuelboroughs8209]

So well said and done. Art! That video and narrative was amazing, spot on!

[@danny7954]

Dozens of countrys on hundred of bikes since 83 Nicely said . Vancouver Island is the most beautiful ride of my life, Ireland, India top three on a bike for me . Finally buckett list Isle of man this spring for the tt. Great vid

[@dinuranga11]

Amazing vedeo👍👍👍 Love triumph bikes 💖💖💖 Love canada 💖💖💖 U r so amazing 😍👍😍👍😍👍

[@sumbalgillani]

I love your commentary. You truly capture the spirit of life through the lens of a motorcycle traveler.

[@mahmudurrahmanshovon185]

The script and storytelling was too soothing ❤️

[@_.Di.]

Chris, thank you so much for this video.! If anyone want to know why some of us ride a motorcycle, listen to Chris from 3.35 to 4.55. If you don't get it still, I am sorry you might never will. Love and peace to you from India my brother, keep revving. Always stay safe.

[@amritt1989]

If inspiring people into cycling is your purpose for this video, you have done a great job,sir.

[@axelotl86]

The Bonneville, the bike you keep for ever.

[@KifayatAliShah]

When you have freedom to ride you choose the best route to travel , NYC to Canada is best route I loved to watch this video 😍

[@tozobozo4142]

I ride a Bonneville. A motorcycle has always been a consolation prize for covering the country on a fine horse, of course. The horse alas has dropped off our radar almost entirely, but all those roads and cars and such make cross country travel by horse (which is self-fueling) too dangerous and difficult anyway, now. Meanwhile the motorcycle is helluva a consolation prize, and top of the list is Triumph. Good little film, thanks.

[@Ajaysingh-kz3th]

Most simple philosophy if you have doubts whether it's worth living through it all or not go on a bike trip and see it for yourself the beauty that you couldn't see.

[@jasm361]

Hope youtube algorithm evolves not just giving u recommendation or even search of a content with high views but shallow stories/presentation. Because this video is why i ride and its awesome!!!

[@DocMacLovin]

Intelligent commentary - so rare these days. Thank you.

[@al5ayyal911]

15 yrs of watching YT on motorcycles & dreaming of buying one. Never had a good chance & it was mostly me being coward. Now & while watching this vid, I expect my Motorcycle to arrive at my door step. Never give up on old dreams cuz life is fun but short.

[@letitrest4662]

I'm nearly 62 years old, and got my motorcycle license at the age of 18. So I've been riding for close to 44 years. I've taken numerous long distance motorcycle trips in those years. My last one almost 8000 miles, in 20 days. Along the way, over the years, I've also run across many other older two wheeled travelers, like myself. Crossing the U.S., or at least several states, on a trip with no destination. "Reveling in the bliss of the journey", as we've jokingly quipped. It is always a joy to share the happiness of our experiences, when you run into people at gas stops, campgrounds, and road side restaurants. It feels like running into old friends. People that are also, older two wheeled veterans of the road, out there, "drinking-in their universe". Often times no schedule to keep. No one expecting you to show up at point "B", at a certain time. In my travels, I'll typically cover 350-500 miles per day. On my last trip I logged one 952 mile day, one 740 mile day, and the rest between 350-500 miles. Among we veterans of the road, that I've conversed with, it seems universally true that we have one thing in common, the appreciation of having a machine, that doesn't unnecessarily fatigue you. The subject often gets around to the noise level of our bikes. Most agree that they've found over the years, that quieter is better. I ride a 2013 Yamaha FJR1300a. She's my Japanese mistress. My best friend. I watch a lot of KZbin videos. Mostly related to motorcycle travel, nomadic/ camping living and such, as well as motorcycle reviews. Occasionally I notice with younger people giving reviews of ADV motorcycles, and speaking of mods that they recommend, is the tendency to recommend a louder exhaust system. I usually chalk that up to people who seldom do multi-day motorcycle trips, and over a hundred miles a day. It's okay because often times it takes a person quite a while before they figure out the magic combinations of factors and comforts that make their traveling an adventure in bliss. That is to say, "I've had loud pipes"........ now I know better. ON TO BLISS............. Mine is having my Android Smart phone, with a mini SD card, for music storage. Also my set of Bose Noise canceling ear buds, and an inline amplifier. My earbuds switched on, with my Shoei Air GT helmet in combination with the stock quiet exhaust system, blocks out at least 75% of all the ambient noise. Typically I'll be listening to navigation information with music, or an Audible book of my choice, or a podcast. Sometimes KZbin videos. The experience of riding and enjoying the smells of the nature around me, the blissful scenery zipping by, while listening to something other than the fatiguing drone of exhaust system noise, is as close to heaven as I'm going to get, in my time on earth. In 2016, "my 8000 miler", I stopped over night in Bozeman, Montana, on my way to Kalispell. The next morning I woke to rain storms, and showers, that would end up lasting for nearly four hours of my ride. It was about 65 degrees(mid August), in Bozeman, and I wasn't about to stand around for several hours under the hotel car awning, with "car" travelers, waiting on a change of weather to come. I donned my rain suit and temporarily my ball cap, and rode my cycle into the carport to load it. Needless to say, the looks I got spoke volumes......... "A 56 year old man on a motorcycle, getting ready to ride off into a rain shower". They didn't have to say what they were thinking. Myself, enjoying the smell of the ionized summer rain shower. So.... off I went, listening to an audible book about John Adams, and a British girl in my Waze App. I'd like to think that when I rode into sunny Kalispell, Montana, at @ in the afternoon, and a 78 degree temperature, that the "car people" were still standing under the car port, in Bozeman, waiting on "the love of my life", mother nature, to change her mind. Do you know how great it is to ride through Montana, with Swan Lake on one side of you, and Flathead National Forest on the other side, while listening to john Denver sing Sweet Surrender ? It beats the hell out of exhaust noise.

[@PopoyDominguez]

Wow! this video perfectly explained why we love riding motorcycles. It's really about being there and not just passing through. I love it! :)

[@kimdoriineverycorner9833]

Wow! The combination of a great riding video and a drone video is amazing.

[@jonathantaylor8344]

This is a beautiful homage to the motorcycling experience. Thank you for sharing.