Colorado | High Mountain Riding & Camping

[@SterlingNoren]

Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/riding-solo-22-colorado/

[@brucemckelvy9920]

I have ridden many of he roads and passes you have covered on your trip on a R1200GS and I also have ridden most of the passed I know you would like to ride like Engineer, Imagene, Blackbear, Tincup, Pitkin etc and you are absolutely right. I rode my DR350 on the gnarly ones and it was even a handfull at age 70, so you made the right decision. That is called wisdom not adventure. I have enjoyed your trip and it has brought back many memories. I hope to get out there next summer at age 71 and continue to enjoy the Colorado back country.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful and inspirational adventure. 6:00 - As a 60 year old returnung rider, my dual sport off road days are behind me. I bought a G310GS a month ago. I'm looking forward to the kind of adventure you showcased so stunningly in this video. I never liked riding on highways. I expect almost all of my riding to be secondary roads, gravel roads, and dirt roads, so the baby GS should be all I need. I have always enjoyed ultralight camping, and now I'm going to do ultralight motorcycle camping. For all of its wonderful capabilities and features, the 1200GS is heavier than I want and more powerful than I need.

[@DePaseoNacho]

When traveling alone, it's all about making smart choices. Well done Sterling!!

[@WRjockey]

I'm glad you chose not to do any very difficult mountain passes on your GS. I saw a youtube video of a guy who did the Blackbear pass on a Vstrom (650 I think), and he HUGELY regretted it. He had to WALK the bike down the steepest sections on that pass. A heavy bike on a trail like that is ridiculous. Your statement about using the "right tool for the job" is 100% spot-on.

[@stephenschneider9209]

Love your moto camp trip!!! Thank you for taking the time to film and narrate too. As a life long motorcyclist I'm just getting in to moto camping and found your video series. You must have came right past my home town of Butte Mt. Absolutely love the peace and solitude and beauty this world has to offer. Thougholly enjoyed your work!!! Ps next time pack a splash of balsamic for the caprese... Cheers to you Sir.

[@adventuremulemoto]

Great video once again! Love the frank discussion on bikes as tools. Myself, I find that my GSA is usually not the limiting factor. Riding alone is far more of an issue than what bike I am on. When solo, one must check their ego...

[@SterlingNoren]

Well said!

[@donaldolin4616]

Nice scenery. Keep. Up the good work. Reminds me of what I used to do in the early 70's on my R75/5.

[@ibadi45]

Your comments about the need to do the right assessment about the capabilities of your bike and the places that you want to go, are appropriate and enlightening. Thanks

[@MotoByChance]

My husband and I ride cursers, but have recently started looking at branching out into adventure riding. He suggested I check out our channel and I have enjoyed the videos I’ve seen. As a motovlogger, I appreciate those with an gifted eye for cinematography. Your work is stunning.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thank you so much and keep coming back for more to come!

[@charlesblount6858]

You are very talented at what you do sir. Beautiful photography, along with easy to understand descriptions of your situations along the ride. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@paul.vanhout57]

Another great video and sage advice on the right tool for the job. Especially important when riding solo.

[@greatfallskam]

One thing we have over youth is judgement. It typically improves with age and experience. Sounds like you have a lot of good judgement. Thanks for another "manifique " episode. Kam

[@lucymason4142]

Great videos Sterling, very good quality, and love the content. You are so lucky to have such a huge backyard, where you can camp anywhere. Drone footage has been amazing, love the way it can follow you. I watch several videos daily, so keep them coming…from Norfolk, UK

[@frfrpr]

I love good film work. This guy delivers.

[@shawngreenwood7825]

Love the helmet hair! Thanks for the stunning journey. I wouldn't travel alone and try though trails just to say you did it. Safety while alone so you can continue your travels should be first. No shame in what you know is the right move. Cheers!

[@SterlingNoren]

Totally agree!

[@juanmacias3441]

Awsome trip ,, Ive been watching Your adventure trip from Episode 1 & allways looking forward for the next one ,, I plan on fallowing Your trip next year,, Thanks for the ride ,, You got 10 stars ⭐️ in My book

[@stefanaxelsson513]

Great video. Keep it safe and just ride and enjoy the trip. No accidents and stupid risks.

[@louiebodenstaff6772]

You're a wise man Sterling ... it's good to err on the side of caution when travelling solo in pretty remote areas. That only comes with experience, and a good dose of common sense. Keep up the good work!

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

Great series, and excellent advice on when and what bike to use. Always ride to your limitations, that means yourself, or the bike.

[@michaelc.3812]

Born and raised in Colorado, and a GS owner. You are motivating me to explore my own backyard much more!

[@Jack-if9ri]

When you are a bike rider, there is pretty always something like that- the devil's part of you tells you go faster, take that risk and so on. Rational part tells you- always consider consequences, look at the future outcome. That's why I love motorbiking. Take care Sterling!!

[@murraehaynes3182]

Good advice on bikes/routes, especially traveling alone👍

[@jgscala]

Awesome ride Sterling!! Great footage as always!!

[@jadesmith6823]

G'day mate. Your realistic, honest and founded advice is spot on 👍 Enjoy the experience, be wise and thank you for showing us the amazing environment you're journeying. Way appreciated by all. 👍

[@Rikenglebert7558]

Yea... the GS is the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles but... there are better, more specific tools for certain jobs. :-) especially when traveling solo. When I was a climber I passed up many summits for the safe of safety. Thanks for producing this series, I really love it! Peace

[@claudioguedes5248]

Muy buenos viajes. Espectacular

[@anitafisch7558]

Always better to live to fight another day'. Well said.

[@davidmaynard1422]

Another Excellent video! Really like the variations of the scenery, and weather. Thank you!

[@RandyMcCotter]

Another great video Sterling! Thank you for being so inspiring!

[@SterlingNoren]

I appreciate that!

[@Andersonpaes]

congratulations on the series !

[@ilovelucy9077]

Great series Sterling!! Throughly enjoyed it. Will be catching up on the other videos now!

[@SterlingNoren]

Awesome, thank you!

[@warriorgoddesscrystalgeome6337]

Stunning and epic views, love your videos. Inspiring, I have a Kawasaki versys 300 and the hubby rides Honda cb500 looking to get out and do these types of trips. Can’t wait to see more. Still beautiful even if ya don’t have the drone.

[@chrisd4283]

The places you are riding through are just spectacular. Please adopt me. Bummer on the drone.

[@cruzvarelalopez1276]

WOW beatiful videos, congratulations

[@gabrielmarbella9704]

Great video keep up

[@njpaddler]

Only you know if your decision was the right one. So many people that get into trouble failed to consider the simple question, " what if?", which can include, as you said, your consequences spilling over into someone else's life. Yeah no complaints from this end either I fully enjoy watching your trip, being shut in from the virus all these months it's a real dose of wonderfulness.

[@laurensgoossen6885]

Amazing video Sterling

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

The scenery around you when you run is so beautiful. Especially, the scenery of the blue sky and mountains is fantastic when you talk as you walk. It's a great video. It's an honor to be your channel's friend. From Woongkham, a South Korean KZbinr. 🤗🤗🤗💝💝💝💘💘💘👍👍👍👏👏👏👌🤙

[@MarkoMarcello]

5.09 was a photo of the year Sterling. Thanks for keeping me Awake at 3 am mate i really don`t care 😅 Great video.

[@patmay8879]

Another great episode Sterling. I have gotten so hooked on your videos, and am watching your other ones now that I am caught up on your Solo series. I am really interested in your Colorado videos since I will be heading that way next year!

[@tassieadventurerider4815]

Your mix of camera work is awesome, you put a lot of time and effort into your filming, well done, another great film 🎥🏍👌

[@kevinsterner9490]

Nice video. Rode Owl Creek Pass a couple of years ago. It is an awesome ride. I agree with you on the passes. Your bike would go over most easily, but with all the gear and luggage it complicates it a bunch. better safe than sorry

[@dekr3415]

Epic stuff man. More footage just going down the highway with the gopeo would be good too

[@superdeluxejunk9701]

We did a hut to hut mountain biking trip and saw the hut behind you in the last shot.

[@oj8963]

Nice Videos. Greetz from Cologne Germany 🇩🇪

[@davidandreasen9010]

Thanks for the video...😊

[@SteelHorseman]

Nice 👍🏻

[@johnoneil4688]

You should have done the passes. So many of them are very doable with big bike fully loaded. I spent a week in Ouray, CO on a Yamaha Super Tenere. We had a guy in our group with one leg....another brought his wife, two up. We were all over those mountains. Now you have to go back and make another series of video’s. Maybe you could call it, “ All the Passes I Should Have Done Last Time!” lol. Excellent series, keep them coming.

[@boblindner5808]

"We had a guy in our group". Risk management is a personal decision and is also very different when you're solo. It's also a very individual decision, even if you're in a group. In general terms, advising someone to do something outside their comfort zone is probably not a good idea. Sterling has a vast resume of adventure riding as well as doing hard stuff. I appreciate his insights on this topic.

[@adventuremulemoto]

@@boblindner5808 Spot on brother!

[@johnoneil4688]

Lighten up guys. It’s not like these posts are real time. Sterling is sitting in his home office making amazing films for us to watch, not sitting on his bike at a trail head practicing “risk management”. Just a little good natured chops busting. But to your point, I probably would not have done those passes at the end of a long trip either. For me, there comes a point when I say, “That’s enough adventure for now”.

[@adventuremulemoto]

@@johnoneil4688 All good and understood.

[@WRW9751]

Smart man! I’ve done Owl Creek & Big Cinnamon, wonderful! Also camped very close to last dollar road and the exact point you where on. Been over Engineer & Imagine on a Tenere. Did it but wasn’t that much fun.

[@Braapncamp]

Beautiful scenery in Colorado thanks for sharing! Bummer with the drone, sure aerial footagehad been nice in the area. Was that some kind of cowboy soupe, tell us more of it 👌🏻.

[@thecorporategypsy]

Tough decision. While doubtful you would have been the only one up there, a tough one given you were solo. I had the same situation this summer and made the same decision. Great vids!

[@cosmo00013]

just a simple...thank you!!!

[@beachside180]

Thank you sir, I think your solo storytelling is getting better with every episode and I am really enjoying the series. Hopefully this year of SARS Cov 19 will be over soon and 2021 will be much easier to get to see those fantastic sights you keep teasing us with. Ride safe.

[@maximusmiles8435]

I think that's the first time I heard you say "Fuck" Sterling. Vids are coming fast and furious. Keep'em coming. It's been a great ride.

[@OMotoViajante]

Yes, very Nice vídeo, yes the GSA os a litle bit heavy to do somethings a solo. i have One and i'm some afraid to do that...

[@3smoke]

If I had a nickel for every time I've been rained on or snowed on in those mountains..... I could buy some rain gear.

[@westchesterairductcleaning4408]

Awesome Noren. Would love to join u at some point. I’m in north east. U always have support anytime here as well.

[@shakey2634]

Certainly you can take on more when you travel with others. Self rescue gets iffy when your alone.

[@ckkrons2338]

Right tool for right job, amen! R1200GS is a great touring and ADV bike but no dualsport. Challenging terrain is way more fun (and safer) on a bike under 400 pounds.

[@guusderotte1206]

Sterling, Do you have thoughts on personal safety while camping out in remote places alone?

[@SterlingNoren]

That's a big topic to consider with many variables: nature, wildlife, weather, accidents and injuries, other people, etc... In general I try to use common sense and not be afraid or paranoid. Try to have enough supplies (food, water, etc.) and shelter (clothing, tent...) in case you get stuck somewhere longer than you anticipated. I didn't have a "Spot" or similar device but that's a good idea too. Stay within your limits too.

[@zacruch5252]

Had a question about the bridgestones you were running, we’re they new when you left? What was your overall thoughts on them? I have them on my 850gsa and the rear tire is probably 50% after 1600 miles of most road riding.

[@SterlingNoren]

Yes, the rear tire was brand new when I left. I think I got about 4,000 miles out of the rear tire. I usually get 3-4k out of a knobby off-road rear tire.

[@zacruch5252]

@@SterlingNoren would you say the Offroad benefits are worth it? I bought mine and put 100 miles on it with stock tires and switched to the bridgestones, don’t mind buying tires every 4k but only if it is worth it. Was considering going back to a street friendlier tire as I probably am 80% street but want to be confident Offroad

[@SterlingNoren]

@@zacruch5252 Yes, in my opinion the full off-road tires really do make a difference. Every time I do a long off-road ride like a BDR I start with a fresh set of continental TKC 80 or similar tire.

[@zacruch5252]

@@SterlingNoren Thankyou for taking the time to respond.

[@098_sunnykushwaha3]

Love you

[@swiftcaution5170]

Hey Mr S, I would like to thank you for showing me places that I will never get to see in person.. also the way you put together the videos .. a lot of work I'm thinking. A man on his own, well, you have to be a bit more discerning in choosing the route that won't jam you up.. nobody there to patch my boo boos but me..😋🍻

[@jimsnider3971]

What riding gear do you have now, to include boots? Just curious what you've found works best for you....especially in AZ......as I now live in NM?

[@JPMVisuals]

Total bummer about your drone Sterling 🤯

[@whattheysayaboutme425]

Isn’t Klim waterproof? Why rain gear?

[@SterlingNoren]

Yes, the Klim gear is totally waterproof... but I wasn't wearing Klim pants, so I had an extra rain layer for my legs.

[@AdventureTravelandScuba]

I'm curious what happened to Your drone as You have mentioned it started misbehaving I have the same drone and I am just curious

[@suthernsuperman]

A CF indeed... 👍😂 Really enjoying your filming and commentary. Who is your cell provider and how well has your service performed overall on this trip?

[@SterlingNoren]

I use Verizon and I had a lot of coverage - but there were definitely some areas with no cel reception too.

[@rogerclark9285]

What kind of drone are you using?

[@LizRoyable]

Black Bear on a loaded 1200 GS would be a bad decision.

[@3smoke]

I've done Black Bear on a dirt bike and a Jeep several times on a GS - No Way! I would be terrified! But Engineer Pass would be ok.

[@Juliom1966]

Hi from Spain. Never talk about petrol, how do you do it ?

[@hoihoihoi1951]

Did you change your tires yourself on the road?!

[@SterlingNoren]

No I stopped at the dealership on this one. But I do carry tools and a compressor with me.

[@hoihoihoi1951]

@@SterlingNoren Are those tubeless tires? If so that must be pretty difficult I would assume... Do you lay your motorcycle on the side to remove the wheels? Thank you for your nice videos, gets me even more exciting to do a motorcycle holiday in the US somewhere in the coming years hopefully!!

[@scotthenderson9281]

I’m curious, what was your DGI maverick air 2 doing or not doing for you to send it back? I ask because I also own the same Drone. Thank you for any information you can provide.

[@SterlingNoren]

The remote controller would not connect anymore. Simple as that. I sent it in and they fixed it but did not give any explanation.

[@zeplin4078]

Rather be safe than sorry

[@loneranger1843]

Been there (Last Dollar)...nice view, easy ride. IMG_8438.jpg

[@miglioverde303]

😍👍👍👍

[@Xplorer.Adventures]

It's not all about the bike but unfortunately about the biker mainly. I respect the wise choice of not risking the more demanding trails but improving Your skills would definately let You overcome some of these.

[@mjerse50]

I understand what you are saying About I ❤️the sound of the real truth I know I could ride with you and you would learn as I would learn you I live in Canada just saying if I could have some time we could I learn what it means to live now at the present I will give knowledge and respect you 🏍🌈 🍺🍷✅

[@sbsb4995]

You could have done that with a smaller bike. I know your commitment to BMW. But GS is never a good all rounded touring bike. They are made for the tarmac not off-road.

[@ASeventhSign]

Seriously DJI? How you didn't put someone in a Jeep with replacement drone and get it in his hands with the quickness is beyond me. If I was running that outfit I'd have personally delivered it via helicopter.

[@piotrgoebiowski978]

So many people written so many good things about your trip and movies - and i generally agree, but i really need to say only one bad thing. The music. For me mixing this electronic sh%^t without a taste with very atmospheric acoustic guitar - driven sounds is hmm.... not very good idea ;). But overall - i really enjoy your productions and i would like to say thanks for everything!

[@billytramp7223]

An easy way to turn a bike around.......use the side stand......pull the bike over so the wheels are off the ground......and spin the bike on the spot

[@michaelhazen8658]

Im ok without drone footage. way too much of it on moto videos in general

[@randyschanaman2641]

No need for the f word........

[@cozydram1]

thats the third and final time cutting vid straight off im unsubscribing from you......

[@dougtroutman5695]

Thinking about doing that this summer on my 1200 Yamaha tenere. I was out that way years ago on my Honda Goldwing. Do you ever see bears when camping.