Arizona | Preparing for a 53 Day Motorcycle Adventure

Episode 1 - Riding Solo AZ to BC: I’m leaving home on my BMW GS 1200 and making preparations for a 53-day/8,000 mile motorcycle ride from Bisbee, Arizona up to British Columbia and back. In this video I go over the details of the trip, planning and packing for the adventure ahead.
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[@SterlingNoren]

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[@edlunap]

Hi @SterlingNoren. What kind of mount are u using for your monopod attachment, and what's that rubber strap at the bottom? Thanks for your help and for all your work. HOLA DESDE BAJA CALIFORNIA..!

[@mr.ajayjose]

Your work is so underrated, can;t believe more people don't watch. Your montana video was really inspiring and made me get a mini ADV 390.

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad to hear it!

[@carlpop2324]

I'm with AJ; Sterling is a master cinematographer, editor, rider, chef, narrator, and above all, a skilled storyteller. Nobody captures the natural splendor of America like Sterling does, especially with a drone.

[@creamymoto]

I am super certain that this series will become a bible for motocampers!

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

​@SterlingNoren I wanna blame you somehow...may i?

[@WALTERRIFIC]

Imma add your content to the pile of underrated and underviewed KZbin videos.

[@ChristopherOdd]

You've probably done this by now, but his whole channel is fantastic. These adventure series specifically are really incredible watches. Love your content too.

[@markbevans8564]

This is my second time taking this adventure with you. Your videos never grow old. I hope to be on the two-wheeled road mirroring many of your haunts on this last trip of yours. Thanks so much for the many quiet smiles I absorb Peace

[@EricAlanMedia]

I love this Sterling! Quick KZbin suggestion, you can have the next video come up at the end of all of these. This makes it really easy for people to keep watching and binge the series. Go to your KZbin studio and click the "edit" button on a video. Click "end screen" and you can add a video and choose which video you want to pop up (choose the next video in the series). Great job on this! Cheers!

[@knowit8633]

Sterling is a master of static frames ... He knows his frames well ... And he also knows his music well...

[@GroovyCachinDude]

Need a quick video of you purchasing a new pair of gloves. Can't wait to take this journey with you!

[@jamcbride225]

Hey Sterling - boy oh boy!!!! Your new solo series is going to launch me into a awesome head space over the next coming months. Very much admire your creativity in filming and editing. Thank you for all that you put into this. btw - you must really love those riding gloves.

[@SterlingNoren]

Yeah, lol... they're my favorites!

[@Jbarth13]

By the time the Touratech logo has finished displaying, I'd already hit the line button. Super stoked for this trip!

[@chrisd4283]

I look forward to another epic cinema graphic series as always. I feel part of a special group that gets to share in this. Truly you should have 500K subscribers.

[@rmichael9185]

Sterling your stuff is “next level”. Im tuned in bud 👌🏻🏍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Very much looking forward to this Sterling thank you….Regards from the UK

[@SterlingNoren]

You are very welcome

[@easyrider4x]

Your work is awesome. Recently purchased my 61st motorcycle, a 2015 R1200RT. I am a bit more restricted at 69 but your work inspires me to ride more.... Like I did in my youth. Thanks.

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome, thank you!

[@alainmaurice1271]

You are a true professional filmmaker. You are very interesting to listen to. Thank you very much for these beautiful pictures

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you Alain!

[@letitrest4662]

It's sort of crazy of me in a way, because I've taken motorcycle trips and enjoy getting out there and being in the wind and experiencing the universe all around me, but I think I almost enjoy these adventure videos that you produce, Sterling nearly as much because of what your eye picks up that ends up being content. I get that the drone can give the rest of us a different view, but it's more than that. We ALL can live the life vicariously, and see the natural world we have. It's much appreciated....

[@letitrest4662]

@@merlestadnyk It really is, and I get such great vibes from Sterling and Eva's videos too. The series they did in Baja was so much fun to watch. The little coastal eateries and camping, plus the unique north central Baja desert area with all the rocks was something I'd never seen before. To me North America has SO much diversity from one area to the next, and Sterling is doing such a great job of offering an adventurers perspective of the west. I retired a few years ago, and although my resources aren't unlimited, more and more I'm realizing how little I need and how much I can see on what I have to use. Currently I have a Yamaha FJR1300a, but I see the benefit of having a machine that'll take me on the interstate, or the dirt roads of Baja. I can't wait till the time that I can book a room at their motel for a base to explore Arizona. I definitely want to buy Sterling and Eva a glass of wine or two in gratitude for what they both give me in enjoyment from their channel. Two wonderfully creative people with adventurous spirits.......

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to us to hear this. Cheers!

[@joshleal9811]

Well, let the adventure begin. 👍👍⭐

[@johnlenart597]

Just came across your channel while watching a video from the U K. I'm currently 70 and have always enjoyed moto traveling and camping on RS's and S's. Always learning from fellow BMW riders. Just liked and subscribed. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[@SterlingNoren]

Welcome aboard!

[@mattguzzim1744]

I love the long trips and for now, can only dream of 53 days solo. Like you, I like to ride solo. Thanks for taking us along.

[@curnobullen]

I love your channel. Thank you for sharing it with us. You really inspire me to get out more! Thank you

[@Schlumpi81]

I am so excited for this new YT series of Riding Solo! Sterling, thanks in advance for sharing your travel adventures.

[@frankjohne1174]

Dear Sterling, I live in tiny Switzerland and I’ve been watching your channel for some time now, especially your “Riding Solo” series. You are a big inspiration to me and the main reason why I have started riding my bike on longer camping and adventure trips through Europe. The US and Canada are of course very high on my bucket list! Your insights, your awesome filming, photography and storytelling style, your cooking, what kind of equipment you use; all this has laid the groundworks for my own trips (I even ordered the firebox stove …). Thank you very much for sharing all of this in a very sympathetic and entertaining way! Please keep going and sharing - you’re doing a fantastic job. Best regards from Switzerland, Frank

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you so much Frank. I'm glad to hear that you have found some motivation and passion to go out on your own adventures. Cheers!

[@josephpuhm1487]

All I have to say is...... WOW! Amazing ride, amazing documentation, I wish I could do this. You are amazing!

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Now that you've teased us with your map @ 2:03, I can hardly wait to your series to start! Go man go! Thank you again from Canada!!

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you Canada! Everyone was so friendly!

[@michaelc.3812]

Fun to have this series in winter 2023! I’m happy this series popped up, even though you started posting several weeks ago… not sure about the KZbin algorithms.

[@ttrguy9952]

Sterling Thank you for the FIX! I needed this one badly. Epic as usual and I can't wait for the adventure to unfold as only you can present it. I can't wait to visit Jonquil. Ride SAFE and BE safe Sir! Cheers

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xzouix]

This planet is so incredibly photogenic, and your talent at framing and capturing it just keeps getting better. The way you work with natural light inspires me to think more before I press the shutter button.

[@DudeManBro473]

Best moto vlogger EVER. Always enjoy all of your videos. Thanks for all you do Sterling 🙏

[@SterlingNoren]

Appreciate that!!!

[@duongnguyentan9829]

1:40 such a spectacular and brilliant shot you made there!

[@jeremiahkilato295]

We've waiting for you man, thank you...

[@SterlingNoren]

More to come!

[@motoprof3672]

Excellent idea to include the photography angle. Apart from the outstanding footage, this educational component will keep at least me coming back!

[@Hogdriver88]

Great intro to what is going to be an epic ride - can’t wait for the series 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome! Looking forward to watch this journey 🙌🏼 great video🤙🏼

[@Liberty4Ever]

This is Must Watch KZbin. Most videos have a lot of stuff I like and some stuff I don't. This series has everything I love - trip planning, riding, camping, cooking, natural scenery, outback historical information, video production.... I anxiously await each episode. Thank you so much for these videos. Each is a gorgeous gift. You inspire me not only to ride, and take longer rides with camping, but also to document my trips even though my video skills are a joke compared to your artistry. The timing of this series is ideal. Spring is here. It's time to ride!

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you! I hope that you enjoy the series as it unfolds!

[@gerhardkok6613]

Looking forward to more of your exceptional and awesome videography. My dad and I,here in South Africa really love watching you and it is our only way that we can tour your lovely country. I fully agree with A J. have a Blessed and safe trip

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you very much!

[@LivinLifeLoud]

No wonder you were not home when we stopped by your motel early June lol. My wife and I stopped by on our way up to Prudhoe Bay. Looking forward to this series!

[@RODLASS-]

Hello Sterling. We have many things in common: SAME AGE, A BIG MOTORCYCLE AND I AM GOING TO RECORD MY TRIP LIKE YOU, FOR MY KZbin CHANNEL. The difference is that I am going to do it from Madrid, 🇪🇸 Spain,by plane to New York with my motorcycle and from there to Canada and back. About 20,000 KMS IN ABOUT 80 DAYS! Beginning next May😜So thanks for your videos that have helped me make my own adventure.

[@SterlingNoren]

Wow, good luck and have a great trip!

[@duckbeneathpigeons]

Really looking forward to this! Truly inspiring.

[@SterlingNoren]

So glad!

[@backcountryadvmoto]

The monopod rig is genius!

[@MinnowMoto]

What a great intro, I'm looking forward to this serries.

[@conradgerdes1791]

Enjoy your trip. And we will enjoy your cinematic work. Have a safe and unforgettable ride. Greetings from Germany.

[@NachoDePaseo]

It is always a pleasure to watch your videos, thank you for sharing your experience as a filmmaker, it is very useful for all of us who like to do this type of motorcycle trip. I carry out, many ideas that you have shared with us in my videos. Greetings from Argentina!

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you Nacho!

[@AdamLewis1]

Hah! - I was watching full-screen, totally taken in, and was so surprised when it ended. I can't wait to see more!

[@MegaRetr]

Hey Sterling - boy oh boy!!!!

[@MotoCampNerd]

I'm really excited for this series! That monopod mounted to the pannier is an ingenious idea!

[@purana80]

Your edit, story telling and footage is AMAZING!

[@chil5150]

Look forward to watching the entire series 👍

[@bhager1945]

The start up sound of the gs is Money! I always enjoy your work, it inspires me to keeping riding my 01 gs 1150..if you’re ever up 93 north of salmon idaho we have a spot where you can pitch and cook.. Buffalo Bill “Scouts Out”

[@davidinghram2494]

I`m envious Sterling. You are doing something that I love to do as much as you do, but I`ve gotten too old now. I`ll just have to watch you do it for both of us now. Stay safe!

[@SterlingNoren]

My pleasure!!!

[@putrantoutomo5410]

Hello Sterling. I'm from Indonesia. Going riding in your country and South America always in my dream. Right now your vlog already fulfilled my dream.. ❤️❤️

[@DieTabbi]

Great video. They landscape in US is amazing. I wish I am 25 years younger and had money to ride the US. btw the Pepsi is the best biker ever (love mine)

[@RumorHazi]

Love the 53, 53, 53! It was destiny!! Lol! Great stuff as usual!

[@billmartin3198]

Man, it’s been really hard waiting for this series to come out but I get it, you simply can’t rush perfection. Keep ‘em coming, Sterling. You’re an inspiration in more ways than one. Thank you!!

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you Bill - Glad you're along for the ride!

[@thefoggytrekker]

So glad you plan to talk about the film making. Thank you for your content, always top notch!

[@gunn00r]

I just stumbled over your channel and I am in awe of your take on a long motorcycle journey. For me, planning a week long trip is stressful, but once I am on the road, I can leave all stress behind me and just focus on the road ahead. I imagine this is probably very different for you because you still have to think about filming and looking for nice places to stop at. Many thanks for your work and taking us with you on this epic trip!

[@SterlingNoren]

Welcome aboard!

[@zekester63]

Not only are your videos, and especially your longer trips, something I really look forward to watching, they are the inspiration for my own trips. I too ride solo, so it is very easy to imagine myself in your spot as you're traveling and making these great videos! I really appreciate the tremendous effort you put into filming because I know it is a huge amount of work to capture your trips in the way that you do. Thank you!

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks, glad to be the force of inspiration! Hope you have many good riding adventures!

[@Lee-sk2ov]

I’m jealous. I just can’t get away more than a few days. Can’t wait to see more. Your work is great.

[@Crittermoto]

Sterling! You’re an inspiration man! Beautiful work. I aspire to get to your level of filming and story telling. You sharing your filming techniques, styles, cameras, etc. is going to be priceless valuable information for me. Thank you very much! Can’t wait for the next episode. Could you release them, one everyday 😂 Cheers from BC 🇨🇦👍🏻

[@pilotdane1]

CRITTER !!!

[@backyardnbeyondadv]

We need to convince him to come back to BC for a presentation/talk on his work. Would love to invite some of the youtubers to BC... including yourself for gathering!!!

[@Crittermoto]

@@backyardnbeyondadv that would be great!

[@rogermeyer3941]

So looking forward to seeing this. Best motorcycle travel channel on KZbin. Thanks for taking us along Sterling!

[@danholst5845]

So glad you’re back on the road. Love your filmmaking

[@Irish.adventures]

Top class work, some of the best I watch

[@marcoluoma3770]

I’m so happy to hear about this new series. Three weeks is my longest tour, so I’m really looking forward to living vicariously through your trip. Can’t wait!

[@NHTesla]

I love your videos. I am an avid hiker and I am doing exactly the same thing you are doing but everything having on my back. I can totally understand creative part and filming obsession. New thing is that I've bought motorcycle and I plan to do adv bike camping videos with my Himalayan :) I wish you all the best and hopefully we shall meet some day in the back country of Arizona which I plan to hike thru. Cheers.

[@OutsiderOG]

Filming yourself setting up a camera shot is some next level videography I love it! Cant wait to see how the trip turns out! Im planning on doing BC to Ushuaia next october over 6 months on my trusty DR650, you give me lots of inspiration for filming my adventures!

[@AdventuresonZero]

now that's an epic trip!

[@SterlingNoren]

Good luck! That's an epic ride!!

[@51516]

Can't wait!

[@MontanaBooniesRider]

Really enjoyed your first Solo series and can't wait for this one.

[@timkiser3883]

I was so excited to see another round of videos going up! This is the best TV there is. I've learned so much from you and always appreciate your gear recommendations and tips/tricks. Hoping to roll my GS down to Bisbee one of these days. Thanks for making these videos!

[@SterlingNoren]

Yay! Thank you!

[@tyee4u]

No Way !! From Arizona and where do you roll through ? My home town in Bamfield BC ! 😂 This should be a great series. Let’s go !!!!

[@tombstone2826]

Many moons ago I rode from San Diego Ca to Victoria Canada It was one the best trips I have made.

[@seller559]

Looking forward to this. Best of luck👍

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks 👍

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Just saw Kinga's video where you were mentioned. Now I'm hooked into your series. Thanks for taking us along, Günter, Nürnberg/Germany

[@SterlingNoren]

Welcome aboard!

[@ricks.1318]

I watch you other long trip .... So, naturally I am looking forward to this NEW VENTURE as well !!!! Ride safe .....

[@knappdaddy]

Wow how exciting !!! I am really looking forward to watching this journey! You really inspire me to get out there. The monopod is brilliant ! I realize now this must have been last summer, I was thinking you were going to be doing this trip this year. You rock !

[@jweavejo1]

Sterling I’m so stoked about this series! I can’t wait to see how you actually set up for the footage you get. I hope you talk some about how you set up your drone shots as well. I try with my little DJI Mini 2 but never ends up quite like I hoped and had envisioned.

[@BlackThor15]

What a fantastic intro Sterling, well done, can't wait for this series!! 👍👍

[@MarkoMarcello]

Looking forward to ep2. Great storytelling, the actual most important aspect. Good luck with the new solo adventure.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you !

[@wolfschwartze4823]

Hey Sterling. Glad you are back. Looking forward to watching your new series.

[@alastairtheduke]

The first thing that jumped out at me was your excellent visuals and the second was your thoughtful commentary. Excellent. You're like itchy dude. :P

[@SterlingNoren]

Love it!

[@nathanfant]

Some beautiful shots in there Sterling! Excited to watch the rest!

[@idratherberiding3456]

Looking forward to it.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Sterling, always look forward to your videos. Have a love hate relationship with them. Love the content. Hate the fact I can’t be out there riding. Looking forward to watching this adventure unfold.

[@SterlingNoren]

Lol, awesome! Glad to have you along!

[@mikefyten7761]

Sharing your videography techniques and giving us ideas and tips will be interesting. Thx Sterling. I look forward to watching the series.

[@DA-pb5yl]

Cant wait for this series, you’re probably the best motorcycle- related filmmaker around right now. Thank you for sharing

[@tonvandenberg7945]

Looking forward to all the next episodes,i am a big fan of your work.

[@AT2021Rocker]

I absolutely love all aspects of your videos! I look forward to them as a highlight of my day/week! Assuming you have planned to arrive in Canada after our snow and cold temperatures are finished.

[@SterlingNoren]

I filmed this last summer so I was in Canada in July when it was HOT!

[@johnmartin7144]

Sterling, Thank you for sharing your adventures. I look forward to your travels!

[@jwmoffat]

So excited to see where you went and to share your trip with us!

[@tcat0211]

We are the same age, and I see a lot of gear you have that are exactly the same as i use my setup in Korea including the GS-I have a 2003 and a 2020GSA. The footage of your BMW airflow gloves cracked me up since that has been my goto summer gloves for almost 20yrs and I'm on my 6th or 7th pair of those. Thank you for sharing your wonderful rides.

[@baldandbiking]

Some great filmwork in your teaser already. Because of one joint 35 years ago I've been deemed a threat to the United States National security and have never been able to travel there, so it's nice to see that part of the world through another bike travelers videos.

[@gunnsteinnjonsson9166]

I look very much forward to see those episodes, and l am especially exited to see where you talk about the film making aspects of your trip. When l saw your first episode less than two years ago, I had just taking up riding after not being in the saddle for many years. The film making got my attention and I really liked seeing when you were setting up your camping gear, starting the camp fire and cooking. At first l felt that you had too much gear, but now l have moast of it, all down to the little table an the cutting board 😊

[@MotoPassport]

Wow the scenery looks amazing already, cant wait to tag along

[@oldmanriding]

Awesome, can't wait to watch upcoming trip. Watch everyone of your vids 👍

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pourpouri]

Thanks God you are back with your unique storytelling and cinematography style. The last series with Eva and the trip to Baja was mostly shot on Gopro and it made me a bit sad because I thought your days of professional production is over. I am happy I was wrong.

[@SterlingNoren]

Yeah, I really like these kinds of trips when I can get all into the cinematography, etc... but it takes a solo ride to really do that properly, otherwise I get too caught up in every body else's ride and just want to have fun.,

[@JL-yk5xf]

Looking forward to it Sterling! Thanks again for all of the great information and ideas.

[@DonSudy]

Cleaver idea with that monopod! Looking forward to this series!

[@jeffmiddleton2100]

Awesome! Looking forward to this! Your film making has inspired me for a while and knowing you have a fuji, even more! I also have a fuji and there’s something about it that I like.

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome! Thank you! Love my Fuji!

[@tobeyvos1]

Excited for this next series Sterling! I love all of your content, but Riding Solo is just so unique. It is so immersive, I literally feel like I am along for the ride. I especially like how you incorporate cooking and filming into your videos, with some instruction on how you do it and what you use. It's inspired me to try some of the same things and has made riding that much more enjoyable, so thank you! Can't wait for this series to drop and thanks again for the effort to create it.

[@arai4176]

This is gonna be ANOTHER great series to post up on. Safe travels in your journey to all those prepping for their own weekend getaway no matter how far or wide. This cat just has that "magic" we could all use to better ourselves on our next adventure.

[@steveaustin1820]

Always amazed at the cooking you do...thats the show stopper for me...maybe some short trips and a new pot/kitchen set...see what you've done...got all the camping gear ..even a new jet boil stove....surprised you haven't gone to soft luggage...either have I.

[@noidreculse8906]

I like how you describe your photographic methods and equipment. I was a still photographer back in the film era. I would have loved the freedom of small digital cameras and a drone. We rented Bell Helicopters for aerial photography at $500 per hour, back in 1975. And then wait to see the film results. I ride a Pan America in North Idaho, and love the Back Country Discovery Routes nearby. Keep up the awesome work, I look forward to seeing more 😎🇺🇸

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Alright! I'm excited to watch, which should get me through winter. Wish I was retired to do trips like this.