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

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Join me on my dirt and pavement adventure, filmed on 3 cameras, riding 3000 miles on my motorcycle to journey from New York City to Fundy National Park in Canada on a Triumph Bonneville SE during May. I spent a few rainy days in Acadia National Park in Maine (primarily riding Park Loop Road on Mt. Desert Isle), and headed north up Route 1 "Maine's Big Sur", to the Fundy Coast in Canada. Plenty of logging roads, winding coastal roads, and even a little bit of snow. I chose to motocamp most nights, despite the cold weather in Canada.
Name of Film: On the Bird in the Cage
Philosophical topic explored: Dualistic Thinking.
Initial Quote by Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
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[@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.

[@motobox.adventure]

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!

[@bhikhta]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap3No6B7mb2XbdE&ab_channel=Sreesanth

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@iam_NBR]

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

[@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

[@rhugh02]

Beautiful video, bike and scenery...

[@UncleLongbeard]

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

[@sumbalgillani]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@wltrlg]

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

[@Liferiderchannel]

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

[@claudio9497]

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

[@user-lu7cf7od5d]

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

[@philippesandmeier3736]

Great story, clips and pics, Chris! I took a similar trip, more than 20 years ago, with my BMW R100R and a buddy and his HD. We crossed the country riding from L.A. to N.Y. in 16 days, taking each day as it came, dealing with freezing temperatures, snow and ice, rain storms/floods, 125 degrees temperature and then some of the most beautiful days I'll ever remember cruising 5,000 miles in total. What an experience!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@JamesSwayda]

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

[@so1sai1or55]

Greatness! Very nice work!

[@bergenschmid217]

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

[@abdelrahmansayed8961]

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

[@immu789]

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

[@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.

[@sankalpgupta6140]

Bro.. you literally gave words to what I have or any other biker would have ever experienced. Amazing video with an even amazing commentary. Loved it.

[@RoamWithAli]

Absolutely loved the video. The script was amazing, music was very subtle, all the different camera angle you used were perfect. I know how much effort you put in. Your opening was really good, drone shot & engine roaring sound slowly easing in before the bike appears. Can't wait for the summer ..

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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! :)

[@jonathantaylor8344]

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

[@christianmathis516]

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

[@twinphill900]

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

[@heiko3048]

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….

[@Janika-xj2bv]

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

[@ancilsteveaustin1157]

That's how you present a video in KZbin. Touched with the presentation, just phenomenal and nailed it👍

[@glenorr9814]

Great, you should watch the movie One Week.

[@glenorr9814]

I was just going to write this.

[@dodgethehell]

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

[@cameronmeng3071]

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

[@jessveneracion8838]

I envy you for having lived and experienced the adventure of a lifetime. Most wonderful moments!!!

[@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.

[@FavoriteScenes5999]

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

[@ryed4280]

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

[@ORflycaster]

Thank you for another great video, Chris. The ferro rod strike @4:55 was the coolest of cool guy tricks I've seen in a while.............and perfectly timed for affect with the line about living. Masterfully executed.

[@tootrue]

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

[@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 😜

[@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...

[@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…..

[@angeloleone4991]

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

[@hendrawijaya6865]

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

[@_.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.

[@BrokenMachine85]

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

[@Ephesians-xt4xc]

Excellent video, very inspirational message. Great job on scenery and editing. Makes me want to get a bonneville as my next bike.

[@mahmudurrahmanshovon185]

The script and storytelling was too soothing ❤️

[@azmanalirider9495]

Thanks for sharing the best moments 😍

[@motofreedomnz1491]

I have a 2013 Bonneville and I love this video...Great job!

[@vincentvanadventures8171]

This video was awesome. So relaxing. Brilliant footage. 10/10. Will be watching your other ones

[@howard_roark1210]

very well presented! A beautiful location, wonderful narration and a marvellous bike!

[@geekvinos]

That opening monologue was pure poetry! Well done.

[@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.

[@fabiovieira2447]

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

[@Tommy-ev6gv]

Well done Chris, you got some amazing shots!

[@soumyachowdhury1310]

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

[@ericlefebvre9688]

Awesome video and story Chris ! Thanks for sharing.

[@mrmohitmathur1]

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

[@simondavis741]

Excellent video, beautifully filmed and edited. Popcorn on the campfire? Pure class! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@kimdoriineverycorner9833]

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

[@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.

[@LanceChee]

Inspiring video essay. Thanks for the journey! Awesome!

[@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 😍

[@Qz3sv7F2Kb9w]

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💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@m_bappy]

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

[@117sumedha]

Beautiful camera work. Your recitation of the Harley Davidson ad is the epitome of freedom in riding!

[@livedeliciously]

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

[@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.

[@qntnquarantino.5762]

Awesome video and view on life, thanks!

[@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

[@KeithElliott]

That closing scene with the lighthouse was amazing, wow!

[@BlackThor15]

Brilliant, simply brilliant!! 👍👍

[@Yasmin-pi5pr]

Wow it was the first time I searched for a motorbike trip. Was not expecting to find such a profound explanation of what it is about and such a high quality video. It really makes me want to buy a motorbike =) Congratulations!

[@ChrisIronhardt]

Thanks Yasmin!

[@freeedom8575]

Watching this again..getting motivated again..❤

[@samanders2676]

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

[@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,

[@jakejaekels7991]

Great Visio! Thanks for sharing.

[@2WheelsChannel]

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

[@jaspersilus]

Beautifully expressed! The essence of biking!

[@spraudoggy]

Nice work! Thanks. You have a great approach to riding.

[@robertsolo3974]

Wowwwww.....the best narration of life 😍

[@xenonozhid3383]

Beautifully photographed/recorded. Well done a joy to watch