Colorado | A Difficult Escape Riding Solo on a Motorcycle

[@SterlingNoren]

Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/a-difficult-escape-riding-solo-on-a-motorcycle/

[@davidkreykes5914]

Champion. I know how you felt getting that big girl up that rocky incline. It really gets the heart pumping.

[@mr.shannon6137]

One of the greatest moto KZbin videos ever. Like the cat that climbs a tree it cant climb down. That's a scenario most of us have faced many times in our lives. You are the first KZbinr to realistically document that. I am compelled to climb trees I cant climb down, and have felt those feelings many times. This video brought back a lot of memories.

[@glenns6923]

Wow!! Thank goodness you had an adventure and not an emergency. Thank you for sharing.

[@sangsucamp]

Today is spectacular, too. Don't get hurt and be safe. Good!👍👍👍

[@Liberty4Ever]

This is the grittiest and most realistic ADV travel channel on the internet. Some people show us, "I hope I can make it down." Only Sterling shows us, "I hope I can make it back up so I can go back down the other side." That's what happens on real adventures. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. You and the big GS did great.

[@johnstarnes2241]

Couldn’t agree more - one of my favorite channels

[@joseb.7768]

Very intense, indeed!! Well done Mate!! You are courageous. Best!

[@advmatt]

Enjoying this series Sterling. You are crushing it on the big heavy GS. I hear the 701 calling to you.

[@smilinkyle]

I caught myself holding my breath as you climbed your way out. Whew!

[@paul.vanhout57]

Thanks for sharing. Quiet a challenge to take on solo on a mighty GS loaded with all that gear. You are a humble man that all of us “adv” riders can learn from.

[@JesseVad]

WOW those roads were intense, incredible to watch you crush them!

[@Terry_1111]

Wow, I held my breath over that climb and let out a sigh of relief, too, when you reached the top again! What a ride!

[@kgimbal]

wow, my heart was pounding just watching from my couch! Glad you made it back up the mountain!

[@charliem5332]

There's nothing like no other option to make you succeed in the available one.

[@yycyvr]

Great adventures are never planned. Great video.

[@markpissinis438]

Greetings from Argentina, South America. That ride was crazy. I congratulate you for your courage and endurance. Your videos are excellent. keep it up

[@dreampipeinternational683]

Good job Sterling,and a perfect judgment lesson brother!

[@MarcTravels]

Glad you got back up again! Great riding! Love your videos! Cheers, Marc🤙🏼

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Wow...awesome! GREAT effort! All the best from CANADA!

[@wallacerobertsconsulting2894]

Locked gates, the bane of off-road motorcyclists everywhere! I cannot tell you how many times I've hit a locked gate in the middle of nowhere & nearly run out of fuel backtracking. Great job on muscling that big Beemer into submission! I was sweating bullets with you on those tough sections.

[@BigRigRich]

Another great video. I for one like the helmet cam and the audio that goes along with it. But your cinematography is among the most favorite I’ve watched. I know, respect and appreciate the hours and hours of time you put in to making and sharing these videos.

[@mikemcallister757]

Thanks again Sterling! Hearing your thoughts while you are riding in these intense situations makes the video even more amazing. I find myself stressing out a bit while in my chair, ha. I relate to your feelings exactly when I find myself not in my comfort zone wile riding. Thank you for letting us ride along!!

[@AT2021Rocker]

Great video! It’s an example of where a lighter ADV pays off but you over came it.

[@ASMRrides]

Wow, Well done! That was some great riding. Thanks for taking us along.

[@SterlingNoren]

You bet!

[@estiloaventura2613]

extraordinary! Mind control is very important! very good!

[@tonycastro6805]

WOW, Sterling your a bad ass Mo Fo, that was a rough and tough trail, even I was at the edge of my seat helping you up that hill. Really great footage. Keep them coming.

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

Solid riding skills.

[@coffeytnmilk]

Some of the most technical I have seen! Wow and fully loaded.

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Awesome. It was so perfect watching. The adventure and some foreshadowing, it could be almost be scripted . lol. I love when you mix your feelings and riding details. " I'm in first gear." Then add some sterling philosophy or 3rd person conversation. It was perfect.

[@scotthenderson9281]

I will be checking this area out this summer, and staying on the easy side. Thank you for all you do and provide us.✌🏼

[@Steve-xh1co]

Gnarly roads buddy 😬 You did a great job 👍 Your livin the dream 😎

[@rogermeyer3941]

Glad u made it out safe without any incidents. You and your channel continue to amaze and inspire me. Thanks for taking us along Sterling!

[@MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels]

Yeah, that was a hell of a surprise down the bottom to find a gate and an unpassable creek. Great job.

[@jasonmellor8069]

Wow! That had my heart racing and my palms sweaty Great job!!! Sterling.

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aBluegrassPicker]

So happy to be back up here with the sheep! LOL!

[@toastypassenger5111]

Omg, I felt that ride… wow. My heart was racing. Stay safe and thanks for sharing your adventures, truly appreciate your efforts. Sty safe. Db

[@alexburden8358]

My goodness! Sterling, well done!!

[@chrisd4283]

I'll wait for the demonetization from the soon infamous line of "how happy I am to be back up here in the sunshine with the sheep". Awesome ride Sterling and big props for your riding skills and always great cinematography.

[@castle228]

Definitely some heart rate raising moments in there, Sterling. An aspect of your videos that I love which I'm not sure I've mentioned yet, your choice of musical scores to go along with your intros and other shots seems to always fit the mood. I always get pulled in to the experience. Another awesome video. Thanks!!

[@robertbotta6536]

Nice riding Sterling. Thanks for sharing

[@davidreed6817]

Brilliant work mate, we could hear the stress/nerves in the audio, some really nasty stuff there and you coped like a Paris Dakar veteran, hey what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, very well done fella.

[@donarmstrong4166]

You are a beast of a rider on that BMW! Best technical riding video I have seen in months!

[@ownyourworld]

Well done for knuckling down and getting on with it. It’s sections like that when you look back later and you are proud you did it 👍🏻

[@murraehaynes3182]

Always a pleasure👍

[@garyburleson1010]

Awesome video. Good job maneuvering that trail. I know that was tough, especially on your bike. Thanks for the adventure.

[@LutziferVideographer]

Hello 🙋‍♂️ that was really a hard adventure ride. 😬 Good job! 😁🤝

[@kevinsterner9490]

Great video. I know the feeling of relief you get making it thru tough sections like that. Keep the content coming

[@ronanderson2779]

Another great video--thank you.

[@Porsche996driver]

You think you’ve run the gauntlet and then 11:22 another 100 yards. Thanks for sharing your 1st gear sections and great throttle work and crossing back. I’m sure you’ve got close to 100lbs of gear on there. Beauty of that Boxer torque! Good job out there on your own - I guess we were all had some angst watching this one! 👌🏼

[@jamesprecious1035]

Sterling, you are crushing it on that bloated beast! Chapo my friend! Keep up the amazing content.

[@Conqueeftador-369]

I feel so much exhilaration watching this collorado vids! Makes me want to join you in this incredible trail!

[@robertburpovsky865]

Congrats! What a ride! You are a great rider, and humble too!

[@in2ADV]

Awesome ride Sterling. You made the GS look good :-)

[@kefalos739]

I just picked up a 2019 gsa. I cannot wait to start living like you. Part time of course. Keep the videos coming. Looking forward to your project.

[@in2ADV]

Congrats on the new bike. Safe travels!!! Regards from Australia.

[@Noregret348]

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[@in2ADV]

@@Noregret348 Έτσι!

[@stevencohen4580]

I was riding every part of the return trip up the mountain feeling super nervous for you good job.

[@marcelogomesdasilva401]

When things go out of the control seems more exciting 🤭 sometimes not, so I see how hard this track is when the motorcycle go up and down. Nice one video.

[@Ortho281]

Great stuff! I found myself holding my breath as you rode back up that pass. I just completed my D.A.R.T level 1, 2, 3 training back in December on my F850GS and this reminded me of my day 3 training. 👍🏼

[@SterlingNoren]

Excellent. DART is great!

[@hrmacdonald4471]

Well done...that was a tough ride, you did great and so did the GS.

[@swexplorer]

You never ever disappoint Sterling! Fantastic video as usual! Please keep this incredible content coming 🙏

[@marcoluoma3770]

Again, much respect for doing those rocks on a loaded GS. And thanks for another fun video while we’re snowed in here in WV.

[@northpole9311]

👍nice country and a good work out on the bike.....

[@davemcmahon8140]

Well done, I mean honestly I felt your pain, apprehension and fear. As riders we find ourselves in these situations and though our mind says well walk out, stash your baggage ect we all know what actually needs yo be done! You deserve your cold brew tonight heck 3 🤙ride on Sir

[@CreakyRider]

Well done mate 👍 I hate those rocks.

[@yycabj]

Great job , I was in the similar situation before and I know thing can go either way, glad to see you made thought .

[@patrickcooper9641]

Hello Sterling, this was an incredible ride up and down. I admire your qualities as a rider and cinematographer. Great job. Cheers

[@michaelfodor4268]

Nice job getting out of a jam! Don't turn your back on that Lama:)

[@lifesjourneyat50]

As usual - you never disappoint…great content and video…makes me realize what our GS’s can do!!! - can’t wait to see the next one!!!

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks for riding along with me!!

[@ADVBrett]

Mate what an outstanding run!! That looked like so much fun indeed! I'm liking the new POV camera & mic. Keep up with that for sure!

[@richjones859]

Well done buddy!

[@timeforadventure2808]

that was real scary, good you are well

[@RoadChapters]

That’s putting the bike through its paces for sure, not to mention Sterling.😅

[@OMotoViajante]

excellent dirt paths, I know from my experience that this is not easy, and it is risky to ride alone !!! Francisco from Portugal

[@oosteveo315]

Great riding Sterling! Carried good spead and used the right and left sides of the trail. Good stuff. It's easies if you can keep speed and the way youu do that is looking ahead!

[@rhyndman]

Well heck I feel like I almost rode that with you. Proving once again that momentum is your friend. I really wish there was a good resource where folks could post map updates for stuff like this.

[@SterlingNoren]

Im working on that!

[@thecorporategypsy]

Great adventure!

[@hankchinaski7777]

Holy Crap. Bad ass riding!🤘

[@davemitchell8756]

I was on the pegs with you Sterling on the way back up. On a trials bike it’s weight over the rear wheel and always momentum before the loose stuff allowing the bike to coast and skip the front wheel over the rocks. Not sure if it’s the same on a really heavy bike with bouncy tyres. You did really well, enjoyable but tense to watch 😮👏👍🇬🇧

[@casperakoma7273]

Well, your are an experienced rider and I can safely say thats one good strong bike.

[@davidringel7811]

Nice job with that road. I have been up that road when the gate was open. The section you missed out on is up a creek with a ton of rocks. When I saw you go down the north side I knew you were in for a ride. Love your videos!

[@SterlingNoren]

Yes, that creek looked pretty gnarly! Glad I couldn't get through the gate!

[@terrybuccambuso7917]

I’ve ridden the BDR’s Mexico to Canada and the Divide Canada to Mexico on my 650 Dakar. I’ve got a 2008 1200 GS, but don’t think I’d like that big bike on roads and trails like those. Hats off to you!

[@gregreynolds391]

You obviously know how to ride a big bike! It's funny how a trail like that on a KTM 500 is fun and scary as hell on a 500+ lb adv bike. Fantastic, thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@Porsche996driver]

Questionable if a KTM 500 packed like a burro makes it the first 500 miles from southern AZ without breaking down or getting run over anyway. Sterling isn’t a big guy but he def has solid skills and heart!

[@paulherbst752]

Be safe Sir. Neat ride.

[@onerider808]

2:25 If you’re not sure you’ll make it out alive (or healthy), it’s an adventcha! If you’re not sure exactly where you are, how the route is, or how things will work out, it’s an adventure. Good video!

[@peterhewitson71]

Well done that was a hard ride back up , I have been in that situation myself and don't like it . Thanks again Pete Western Australia

[@yulao5272]

I think your riding skills are very good. I like your videos very much. I hope you will update your videos more. I will always pay attention to your itinerary.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you very much!

[@roger5455]

Nice video!! Thanks!

[@Thelnferno]

Really enjoyed the commentary!

[@roijenrodriguez8188]

Love the videos.

[@curty85]

Stifling is as good as they get. Been doing it all his life

[@jeffbone8475]

Your reward for getting back out alive? Relief and a horny Llama!! Love love love your videos man! Thanks for taking us along.

[@williambanzhof9739]

EXCELLENT!

[@zeplin4078]

haha, you do pick the roads Sterling, bet you that road was open until you arrive..

[@curtholloway7627]

Yaaaaa... just got my 1st Adventure Bike. Triumph Tiger Explorer. No way I'd even attempt what you've done in some of your videos.

[@jimsnider3971]

I noticed that you seemed to be a lot more worried when you were looking straight down, vs looking farther ahead down the trail. Glad you figured that out and were able to overcome all those obstacles!! Are those yellow bags made by Touratech, Wolfman, or someone else??

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Wolfman, they are great!

[@gypsywheels]

Great video 😎

[@PaulM-kf6ru]

Really tense man I could feel it as though it was me riding. You definitely inspire me. Thank you Btw, I think our paths crossed July 3, 2019, Jacob Lake Inn I was on a red GSA NY to Ca

[@jonlongmire]

Its a good thing you are a damn good rider. Those uphills would be difficult on a 300 or a 500, not to mention a big GS! What kind of tires are you running to avoid punctures from those rocks?

[@SterlingNoren]

Motoz Tractionator I think.

[@carlredmond3642]

Epic challenging adventure & great recovery out of difficult situation...thanks for sharing. Would it have been much easier/doable on the 701 LR ?, or does the more Torquey GS engine win out ?

[@SterlingNoren]

Good question, the GS is such a tractor with a low center of gravity and really good torque. The 701 is a bit taller with better suspension.

[@videovoopee]

What are you using as your mount for the DJI? The only ones I find on Amazon are a swivel type that seem would get loose over time. I was trying to find a RAM one and that's what yours looks like.

[@Slapbass99]

Hi Sterling, do you mind sharing the navigation app you use?

[@SterlingNoren]

Gaia GPS - love it!