CRF Rallys Ride the Alpine Loop : Ep1

[@marcusvaldes]

What I like about this video is that you were willing to show the crashes. I learned more from those than the rest. Seems picking your line on those trails is super important!

[@WanderADV]

It’s all about learning and improving. Well first fun. Maybe safety. No fun.

[@OneManTrail]

You know what is perfect about this video? The volume control of the voiceover vs. ambient sounds and music volume in the recording. It’s a great edit sound wise.

[@WanderADV]

Wow, thank you. I (Jeff) have a backgournd in music and have always been a bit of an audio nerd, but pursued film/video as a profession, so that's really amazing feedback. Glad it was an enjoyable mix!

[@TallManMoto]

Dude this is really great content! I love how you edit this stuff together; great work.

[@WanderADV]

I’m really happy with how all the footage came together too. Being our first big trip, there was some uncertainty. Thanks for the words of encouragement!

[@Donya_and_Priya]

I just rewatched and this video is everything!!! I laughed, I worried, and I was WOW’d!!! That trail is absolutely breathtaking. Way to live a dream that most people never embark on. Miss you my friends. -Mrs. Testimonial 😉

[@WanderADV]

Hey, thanks! It was such an amazing trip, thanks for the support. Miss you too!

[@hectorohh]

I can't wait to go out and have moments like these with my buddies.. how fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@WanderADV]

Thanks for watching! Moments like these are what life and friends are all about. We hope you have some amazing adventures with your riding buddies like we do! Ride safe.

[@therollingwheelz]

view and track is amazing......

[@WanderADV]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@steveh100]

Absolute class, i was pretty impressed with your riding, some of that was gnarly af. Great video, great scenery. Thanks for sharing

[@WanderADV]

We were impressed with ourselves! It was an awesome challenge and amazing experience. Thanks for watching!

[@TheKernables]

Sorry but not sorry BUT those crashes in the beginning we’re the BEST!(we love our crashes)😅 Loved the adventure!

[@WanderADV]

Agreed! We were a little shook, and then so happy and laughing the rest of the trip about those falls.

[@curtishouser7173]

Wow what an adventure. Well done guys!

[@WanderADV]

Thanks Curtis! It was a great intro to motocamping/ADV life.

[@240LTS]

Watched the entire trip. The saying, "MAN, WHAT A RIDE!!!" fits this trip perfectly. The filming and editing was FANTASTIC!!!!!! Subscribed with a bell. Looking forward to more. The 300 Rally may very well be my next bike. Thank you, . Jeff .

[@WanderADV]

Thanks for the support and feedback, so glad you enjoyed it! Editing our last adventure and planning the next one for later this summer. Lots more to come!

[@stevenpatterson5319]

Those baby heads will get you everytime. This loop is in my Montrose Colorado backyard.

[@WanderADV]

You live in an amazing place! We’ll be back not soon enough.

[@tdbikerider]

What a great video....glad I stumbled across it !

[@WanderADV]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Racer-M]

my type of adventure... looks like a blast. cant wait to get my 300l rally. side note, watching yall go up the rocky mountain pass was hilarious.. yall are wild. what a fun trip. braap

[@WanderADV]

Haha, thanks! We enjoy ourselves, especially when riding gets a little wild. We're not going crazy out there on the trails, but we're loving every second of it!

[@andrewbozhozr]

Loved it. My twin brother and I bought a CRF L each, planning to do exactly this sort of riding through Balkan... Thanks for video, wonderful scenery. Greetings from Serbia :)

[@WanderADV]

Awesome! Enjoy the CRF! You’ve got some gorgeous scenery over there too I bet. Thanks for watching!

[@hankwojo]

This is really good stuff! I'm hooked.

[@WanderADV]

Really appreciate the support and glad you're enjoying our adventures. More coming soon!

[@donewhiskey]

Man we are killin it right now! Haha i feel that!

[@WanderADV]

Haha. All about enjoying the moment and not taking it too seriously.

[@AdamHuberYouTuber]

What a fun video you guys!

[@WanderADV]

Thanks buddy!

[@gabegillman2260]

Thank God these bikes are tough lol jokes aside I really enjoyed the video looks like you had a great time and mad great memories

[@WanderADV]

Agreed! I love the scratches for the stories they tell. Great memories and a new favorite hobby!

[@MfrOffroadRiderNorCal]

Well done on first big adventure great vid and editing 👍🤟

[@WanderADV]

Appreaciate that. Thank you so much!

[@timstanton2241]

You guys really tested the Tusk panniers. Great ride, Great filming,

[@WanderADV]

The tusk gear is still holding up nicely. Great stuff. Thanks a lot!

[@shinbone4200]

Man you guys are a hoot! Just found your channel and subscribed immediately. I've ridden Mineral Creek road twice and it is indeed a rough trail. Keep the videos coming,i need the laughs.

[@WanderADV]

Thanks a lot! Yeah, Mineral Creek was surprising and honestly the best way to start the offroad part of our adventure. Not sure how we missed the difficulty level when we planned out the trip. Glad you're laughing along with us fools. More adventures someing soon!

[@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure]

beautiful scenery

[@WanderADV]

It’s an incredible part of the country!

[@biscuitsalive]

Looked like a great trip. Jealous of the wide open spaces you have. My little 300l is mainly used down loads of little narrow enclosed single track here in Cornwall.

[@WanderADV]

Beautiful country indeed. I've traveled in the UK many times, great scenery there as well. Hope you're enjying the ride and staying safe!

[@awesome52040]

Great content.

[@WanderADV]

Appreciate the view and feedback!

[@girlinagale]

Great energy.

[@WanderADV]

Thank you!

[@samuelfox8126]

Sorry that I'm laughing at your number of crashes but it's so real of how brand new adv could quite possibly possibl be.

[@WanderADV]

Oh yeah! We went head first into it with that first trail 😂

[@samuelfox8126]

@@WanderADV that's awesome!!

[@ridersforransom9545]

Your videography skills are amazing.

[@WanderADV]

Appreciate it! Makes trips even more fun.

[@djsyrex]

Great video, thank you for making this

[@WanderADV]

Thanks!

[@darknes7800]

When you ride the back country....its not about IF you are going to crash, its about WHEN you are going to crash. Its happens, especially on these heavy dual sports. It takes a bit more gear and planning (trucks, trailers, etc.) but its a much more enjoyable ride on an enduro or dirt bike.

[@WanderADV]

Just a matter of time for sure.

[@darknes7800]

@@WanderADV You guys are BadAzzes for riding those dual sports on those trails !!!! Cheers !

[@stephenhaydu2358]

Great video. Wonder if the XT250 would be better or worse for a trail like Mineral Creek / Alpine Loop.

[@samtheman1287]

Looks like you guys suspension is pretty basic right? Did you crank the preload on the shock to compensate for the luggage?

[@jmart4005]

I’m sitting in Silverton right now, deciding whether or not to take that trail😂

[@richardramos9799]

Great video, might want to lower tire pressures alittle so you don't bounce off rocks so bad, but good to be able to laugh with you. Did good for beginners.

[@WanderADV]

Oh man, I (Jeff) was bouncing like crazy down Ophir on my 300. I expected it was just the stock suspension, but tire pressure adjustments wouldve helped. We dropped them a bit for the Alpine Loop stuff, but I don't think we did on any other trails. Thanks for the advice and for watching!

[@starlordstarlordman8489]

I just stumbled across your video. Great stuff. It was like a simulator for how I figured it would be if I did that kind of ride so an awesome video. Loved watching the first part where you were really challenged. Most folks might cut that out. Thanks for sharing.

[@WanderADV]

Gotta share the good and the bad. Tried and hopefully succeeded to capture our confidence and immediate humility that first morning. 😂

[@joshgardiner7511]

Those falls tho xD

[@WanderADV]

😁

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

I really appreciate this video. I'm pretty sure I'd fair just as well, if not worse, than the both you. Nonetheless, sooooooo much fun!

[@WanderADV]

Way too much fun! There are trails out there for everyone. You could definitely handle the Alpine Loop, just be careful goin up Mineral 😁

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

@@WanderADV Right on. Thank you!

[@LioDuran]

Great…,👌🏼👌🏼…. Video for the black crf rally transformation…?? Thx 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@MrVinnyable1]

What a fun video. Quick question for 170 cm guy, will I be able to flat foot this bike?

[@WanderADV]

I think you're right at the limit for flat footing. Depends on your suspension. I can get both feet down in my boots and I'm 175cm. Helps with a litt luggage weight on the biek as well. I know they make some lowering kits too.

[@MrNicklasson87]

Clearly you should’ve had an KTM 1290 SAR. That way the rocks would’ve moved out of the way for you by sheer respect 😂👍 Kidding aside, looks really fun. All that’s allowed in Sweden is gravel roads 😭

[@WanderADV]

Haha, we were really happy to be on lighter bikes most of the time. Josh recently made an upgrade, but I'm (Jeff) still rockin the 300 Rally. Thanks for watching!

[@tommroy]

Do you guys have a list of all the upgrades and aftermarket gear you've added to those Rallys? Love the videos and adventures! The Alpine loop is basically my back yard and I ride a 2022 Rally also...

[@WanderADV]

We’re putting together aftermarket/add-ons list so we’ll be updating the video descriptions soon. Biggest upgrades I did was a Flatland Racing skid plate, cheap short clutch and brake levers, Barkbusters, and an SRC moto tail plate.

[@WanderADV]

Thanks for the support and questions. You’ve got an amazing backyard!

[@ARsoundsofstillness]

@@WanderADV Great videos! I used to live in Telluride and Cortez, magnificent country.. Any suspension mods? Thank you.

[@herbertbovine5694]

Great video. For the 300 Rally, can you tell me what kind of soft luggage (rack or no rack?) you got there, how many liters of space, etc. I usually see much smaller loads on the 300 Rally, but I tend to take longer trips and would like to bring as much as I safely can. Thanks

[@WanderADV]

Thanks. I’ve got the Tusk Highland Rackless setup with the Medium Duffel and the bottle holders on each side. Gives about 90 liters of storage. Really great quality and durable. With the rackless it going to depend on the bike how it fits. My tail plate is from SRC Moto. Again, great build and material quality.

[@herbertbovine5694]

@@WanderADV Thank you!

[@Thelnferno]

Great video! How long did it take to do just Mineral Creek?

[@Riffraff_Sam]

Cool

[@slakk5093]

Great video. Subscribed for more

[@WanderADV]

Thank you!

[@AmpdMoto1]

Did you mod the suspension on the bikes? Mine has very soft suspension stock.

[@WanderADV]

I’m working on upgrading my 300Rally suspension now, but for this trip we were each fully stock.

[@AmpdMoto1]

@@WanderADV Good to know. I plan to upgrade mine in the fall but am taking a 4 day trip next month with it on stock suspension.

[@WanderADV]

@@AmpdMoto1 the stock is definitely soft, but I found it very capable for me as a new rider.

[@markjacobs3956]

Nice vid. Painful to watch all the falls and the amount of stuff you hauled though... 30 liters tops on bike, 20 of light stuff on your back. Take it from someone who's made all the mistakes. Cheers from Summit County.

[@WanderADV]

We were defintely loaded for a full trip most days. The Alpine Loop trail pack looks heavier than it was, left all the camping stuff at the hotel. But everywhere else we were fully loaded.

[@lukestringer2177]

GREAT-TRIP & LAND / VIDEO but too much rear weight lightens the front wheel .... and the chosen line

[@WanderADV]

Yeah, huge difference with less load. Thanks for the advice and support.

[@djsyrex]

What coms are you guys using?

[@WanderADV]

Pack Talk Slims

[@paulreportingliv]

Come on guys what’s up with these acrobats this is not a Hollywood stunt show… You’re making itchy boots look good now.👢🥾…

[@WanderADV]

😂 Felt like a side show sometimes! We’re just getting started. Would love to ride some of Itchy Boots routes some day.

[@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure]

how did you get on with the CRF rally?

[@WanderADV]

Our Rallys did great! Could feel the difference of the 300 just a bit on the highways, but both super capable bikes.

[@djsyrex]

What is the distance of that route?

[@WanderADV]

The route in this video is about 14 miles.

[@djsyrex]

What gear are you guys hauling - packed for a trip like this?

[@WanderADV]

Basic camping kits, tool rolls for our bikes, water packs/bottles about 3L each, a change or two of clothes and camp shoes, rain jackets, a few dehydrated meals, spare gloves, etc.

[@mart7404]

So was this trip done before your Tuareg purchase or did you choose the CRF over the Aprilia for this ride?

[@WanderADV]

Yeah, this trip was summer 2021. Just recently got the Tuareg. But the Tuareg would’ve handled this trip and trails very well. Little heavier, but more power.

[@djsyrex]

What kind of GPS are you using to map out that trip off-road?

[@WanderADV]

Gaia GPS and Google Maps.

[@todd3772]

Nice vid, both guys are cute

[@WanderADV]

Thanks. But who’s your favorite?

[@ROBERTBUDA-RBMV]

Sub 👍🙂

[@WanderADV]

Thanks for the support!

[@elviscorgen9674]

Too much loud, stupid music, guys.I couldn't finish watching.Why does everyone think there must be something blaring? I can't hear the sound of the water, the sound of the wind, the sound of the machines you're riding. That's why you went there and that's why you're filming it, right?

[@WanderADV]

Our style isn’t for everyone, and that’s alright. Music is a way to enhance the experience and connect the viewer with the emotions we had while riding. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for checking out our videos, truly.