Itchy Boots & Ryan F9 at the ABR Festival | The Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure | ABR Garage Ep 17

Itchy Boots and Ryan F9 join James for this very special episode of the ABR Garage live from the Bridgestone Campfire stage at the ABR Festival 2023. The premise is simple, what is Itchy Boots' & Ryan F9's ultimate motorcycle adventure?
What bikes would they take, where would they go, and what adventures would they want to take place along the way. James also threw out some questions to the ABR Festival audience which entertained, inspired, and also befuddled our star guests.
If you're planning your ultimate adventure motorcycle trip this is a must-listen ABR Garage. Itchy Boots and Ryan F9 are KZbin titans with years of experience in the saddle. So, take notes from the best and get inspried to start your ultimate motorcycle adventure with this episode of the ABR Garage. Available from all the places you get your podcasts.
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00:00 - 04:16 Itchy Boots & Ryan F9 introductions
04:16 - 07:58 What motivates you to ride?
07:58 - 15:00 Where are we going on our motorcycle trip?
15:00 - 20:35 What's the right amount of time to get a sense of adventure?
20:35 - 24:35 How long does it take you to write shoot and edit a piece of content?
24:35 - 30:37 How long do you have to be off the road before you're craving to be back on it?
30:37 - 37:55 What bike are we riding on this journey?
37:55 - 42:14 What accessories are we going to need on this journey?
42:14 - 42:50 Would you film that adventure?
42:50 - 47:28 Do you get tired of the daily routine of filming and editing your journey's?
47:28 - 1:02:37 Q & A's

[@fungaimagumise4360]

There is something innocent and honest about Noraly ...she has a heart of gold

[@ronladuke7235]

Two of my favourite people in motorcycling, Brilliant!

[@user-ky4rz2sn8v]

Noraly, Itchy Boots we hope you are getting better day by day and the Itchy Army want you back as soon as you are well enough to be back safely. We will miss you a lot but looking forward to your return 😘😘 Jon 🇦🇺WA

[@janetdavis4724]

I love watching Itchy boots , she does it. All on her own, she doesn’t have. To have a bunch of people following her around..,

[@jasonzerbini2375]

Noraly is the real Wonder Woman. Awesome to hear her in these ABR interviews after watching well over 577 videos. Learned new tidbits of info. Though I already knew her answer, my favorite question was: James - Can you choose the perfect destination or your favored type of riding? Noraly - "For me anywhere where there's no people I suppose". Priceless. Thanks for posting ABR! Peace!

[@AidaJof]

I have also watched Noraly's entire YT library and actually knew her answers to the questions posed. The one that surprised me was about her Honda CF 300 that it was trash, I thought she would be more partial to it given the abuse she's put it through. But her answer to (riding) anywhere where there is no people, I totally agree. I do not ride, but I travel & hike and my greatest moments have been in my own company. PS: Because I do not ride, I do not know my fellow country man, Ryan F9; I am here only because Noraly was at this festival.

[@xplaur]

I'm pretty sure she meant „in the wilderness” and not 'behind a screen!”

[@ariesopakuwa3734]

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[@mayhem035]

Noraly is a G.O.A.T.. 🤘👍👊❤️

[@GertjanZwiggelaar-mo4tz]

Season 6, episode 35 was the one which got me back on a motorcycle thanks to the awesome, the amazing, the one and only Noraly, 'ItchyBoots' Schoenmaker. I bought my second bike at the end of last July and now have just over 14,000 km on it all thanks to Noraly. I am now 72 years young. As for Ryan, his videos are fun and informative and great PR for FortNine, a very excellent Canadian support system for we who ride motorcycles and need to replace or add components to make our riding ever better. I experience excellent service and have purchased items which have made my riding more pleasant. This presentation at ABR is excellent. We get a good sense of who these amazing people are; smart, humourous and entertaining. Thanks for posting this. And, who can possibly resist Noraly's big grin. As for swearing, cursing, or blasphemy in videos, it's a turn off and I don't suggest it.

[@jimeyman5956]

Well said!

[@Nick_R_]

Pok, pok, pok. Noraly is fabulously authentic.

[@patmac1100]

Please, please, please bring our Noraly back next year 🙏 There's this army of us 'Itchybooters' longing to 'invade' the beautiful Ragley Hall.... let's pen it now.... "Itchybooters on Tour" 🙂

[@Tomjackr]

Ew

[@RVS-pj6bd]

Agree :) We love Itchy Boots!

[@AidaJof]

OH, YEAH BABY!!!! GO ITCHY BOOTS, GO ... 🏍🏍🏍

[@ekimandersom4478]

Begging is so sad

[@knuckles-3386]

I’m sure she would have been there this year if she hadn’t been injured

[@LBurou]

I'm watching Itchy boots and will finish every episode in time. I'll also take a look at Ryan's channel as well. Noraly has her mother's laugh and always seems to know how to handle the most difficult situations with grace. She leads with a smile and that opens doors where most of us would fear to tread. A writer finds their "voice" and then finds success. Noraly has found a way to record her travels and narrate with her inner voice and self talk...and it is interesting! Her language skills are fundamental to her success. She's a patient problem solver, one should never doubt her intellect. Go Noraly!

[@RockerGuy0001]

She do look like her mother alot. Would be funny to see her mother when she was her age!

[@claudiocrivellato7532]

This interview with ryan and noraly is absolutely fantastic!

[@nicksmith7975]

Having the right attitude is really Noraly strengths to conquer Africa. Her people skills are brilliant.

[@wiska5114]

Thank you for getting the 2 greatest living legends of adventuring and motorcycle science on your POD. Loved it and always watch their channels.

[@ekimandersom4478]

The 2 greatest on youtube sure. But there are some others alive who did these kind of trips way before internet, without navigation systems, phones etc.

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

Best bit. Noraly looking tickled pink at the start of the introduction brilliant

[@UncleWally3]

Using KZbin as their medium of choice, both Ryan and Noraly are masters of the moto-narrative. Love to hear their opinions on how the business and art of using KZbin may evolve/devolve and the fiscal and personal costs of production.

[@rdsmith4982]

You are just beyond bad ass for sure!!!

[@_Corsa]

Ryan F9! Thanks for all the awesome videos, cheers to future productions.

[@FerDoug]

This was so good, two people I adore. So much inspriration.

[@gregoryharstone4768]

Wow2 of my fav. Bikers at one time....loved every second of it..thanks so much so cool!!!!!

[@sveinharang6639]

Agree, and I think Noraly nailed it: when you get giggly by just looking at your bike and want to go ride - You bought the right machine for you.

[@jackpoell1673]

Thanks to all of you. Great insight in what everyone is dealing with.

[@RockerGuy0001]

I watched Noraly since her early days, when she only had 10,000 views on her videos. Helped promoted her videos because I thought it deserved better. I even donated to her, because I knew how expensive it can get. Here she is, she doesn't need help anymore.

[@mountdore]

Thanks for posting this ABR! You've tweaked my interest in attending 2024. There was one or two spots where their answer left me hoping for a follow-up question but overall, a nice format (design a trip). There has been at least one shout out by Noraly to Ryan in one of her videos but I don't recall which: it might have been a reference to "not as well as Ryan F9 would have explained it". I'd have liked to be there for their first 1:1 meeting at ABR.

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Well...what to say!...this was one of the best "conversatories" I saw...with two of the best youtube motorcycle riders of the entire world!...really awesome to have them together!. Thank you!!

[@nomoreblahblah]

Excellent interviews and thank you for bringing it to the YT community. Tip of my hat to the guests.

[@sanatandharma4435]

Brilliant! My two favourite presenters! Thank you!

[@jemirandav]

So there you have, 300cc bikes my friends.

[@marleneconradie]

She is cleverrrrr and creatively interesting

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Great Video. 2 of my favorite Motorcycle KZbinrs at once. Noraly is just a Legend in her own Category. She’s in a League of her own. The Ultimate Adventure Rider. Ryan I’d my go to for Technical Information and updates on different Motorcycles. He doesn’t hold back and is completely honest about whatever faults they have. 2 Legendary Riders. This was Great, and you were a Great Host asking All the right questions.👍👍❤️

[@davidbones8947]

Greetings from oregon usa love both of you. very much my fav channels 🤯😎👍✌

[@NomadSweden]

Hope to make our first visit 2024. Looking forward to it!

[@ABRmagazine]

We will see you there!

[@normanreidy7778]

Noraly Rocks 🪨 Ryan Rules 🚀 - FairPlay to both for doing what ye do !!

[@AidaJof]

Yeah, she rocks!!!

[@knuckles-3386]

Noraly is the best Ryan is a rookie trying to be bear gylis

[@AdyRider]

Superb! Thank you

[@Supermankev2001]

Booth of these KZbinrs are great.

[@lhurst9550]

Very enjoyable watch.

[@RobertWilliams-oy9qk]

Great video. Cheers Noraly and Ryan and James

[@janicem4382]

But deserts are wilderness too and are homes for life of all sizes so probably best to stick to the tracks.❤️

[@bubrupamjcb]

Excellent interviews and Thank you for uploading to YT. Ryan and Noraly are absolutely fantastic ❤️

[@RAWBikesTV]

Fab interview and chat ... I enjoyed being there!

[@garethholmes9497]

I’m not an “adventure bike” rider but this I would have loved to have seen. Great segment and interview. Thanks for sharing

[@SimonMoore-xh7zi]

I am sure now every one wants to swap caps as a laugh. :) If I could I would have the Honda CRF 300 L & Rally,

[@mabecka]

"I've cracked a couple of hard cases" Ryan F9, P.I.

[@joshuabstark]

12:30 when they turn up Itchy Boot's microphone and you can actually hear her. (oof)

[@larrydoyle907]

I did see this live but knew id want to see this recordjng

[@AlanRoss-ng5jf]

I’m 65 and these exercise’s will make me a much better rider thanks

[@radioforum]

Great questions/ awesome answers. Itchy boots what you see is what you get..

[@alainmichaud6747]

nice to see these two that I follow together. Alain & Yellow

[@jr.6199]

Thanks, nice to see them outside of their channels. Wish we could see them better, close ups and brigter lighting for the cameras.

[@marceldagenais2061]

Itchy boots is very special lady and it takes a beautiful soul to survive danger.

[@brianq103]

Loved it! Thanks so much for doing this!

[@The66Leadfoot]

They say that the Top Gear film crew watch Ryan and Noraly's videos for tips.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

Interesting that both Noraly and Ryan chose 300 cc for their ideal bikes.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Not really, when you consider how remote they like to go, and need for reliability and ease of getting spare parts when needed.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Because it is all you need.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Garmin Inreach .. Bivy Bag and a "First Aid Kit"

[@tyee4u]

Ryan F9 hitting on Noraly is KZbin GOLD 😎

[@eagle003]

Weird questions from the interviewer - but great that this was uploaded!

[@erocnw1341]

I like that Noraly isn't too polished and seems like she would be more comfortable on her motorcycle in Africa than sitting in front of a large group. This adds to her awesomeness in my opinion.

[@samharris3612]

Fort nine who I love, can not hold a candle to Noraly in terms of achievement.

[@black8art]

THE most anticipated interview, with BOTH Ryan and Noralee, BUT THE VOLUME LEVELS made it unintelligible! TALK ABOUT MISSING THE OPPORTUNITY OF A DECADE!

[@snorman1911]

Horrible ☹

[@spannymakronkeep8673]

Dismal, the least interesting person 10x louder than the others

[@Raketemensch42]

I was worried it was just me. You can barely hear Noraly.

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

I heard just fine. But I always listen with headphones, maybe that helps.

[@joelthames1141]

Ryan had his mouth so close on the microphone that he was over modulating/over driving the mixer and the microphone, distorting them both. This is as much the fault of the "sound man" at the mixer as it is Ryan's poor microphone technique. I would have physically pulled the mic away from Ryan's mouth. I watched this on television and the TV mix was spot on other than Ryan eating the mic. Next time hire and PAY for a qualified sound person!!! The TV screen on stage was a total distraction! 25+ years sound man here.

[@hannadegerlund3227]

Noraly❤

[@kevinim300]

Im totally the same, I love to ride where there are no people.

[@N269]

Would be nice to see either over here for TT, or event the Manx. Thanks for sharing this discussion.

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Well done you two 😎

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Surprised yhat you were able to get her off the road! She's somewhat reclusive and a bit of a loner, but in a good way.✌🏽

[@DarrenChallisKIS]

Congratulations on a outstanding festival, great fasilites, great entertainment, great food, GREAT WEATHER! Great price, superb staff, great trails. All round fantastic! The trails.... I came a long way with my "Adventure" bike, that happens to be an enduro bike, with no rear pegs, I am a mature 55 year old trail rider from the Isle Of Man. I do have one big disappointment, NOT being able to enjoy the Jewel in the Crown of the ABR festival, the Bridgestone trail. I feel hard done by not even being able to see it just once. I most strongly feel that you need to rectify this for the future, there must be a sharing solution that can be found, how about the last hour or hour & a half let enduro bikes out, even if it was only on the Friday or Saturday afternoon. There was alot of disappointment enduro bike riders I spoke to. I managed to speak to them on the Saturday in particular because on the Saturday the TRF trail was littered with Adventure bikes falling off, getting stuck, causing blockages & queues all over the place. I have a bruise on my arm where I fell on one stuck in the bog of doom. They really should not have been there, now I don't mean to complain but if I cannot use their Bridgestone trail, why should they be allowed to spoil my trail! My objective is not to ban Adventure bikes from the TRF trail. My objective is to reinstate all bikes to all trails but if they can't mix on the Bridgestone trail then give us time schedule so people like me, civilised mature rider, can have the complete experience of what otherwise is an absolutely fantastic weekend of pleasure. X

[@mikebrowne3914]

The best rides don't have a destination - only a direction...

[@hfranke07]

How can you present F9 before Itchy Boots in your intro on stage?? Ladies first, you know..... great great video. Thanks for sharing. Two of my favorite role models of biking.... (I ride a BMW R1200GS!!!!) BTW you need a new sound guy....

[@marleneconradie]

My itchy boots the best....i only look at her videos!!!

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Noraly? She always heads for the nearest volcano!

[@joannedevine2473]

Noraly is the Queen!❤ big Fan!

[@user-nw4fn5qe1g]

Sturgus 2023 Documentary was great

[@znoozaros]

I wanna see Ryan on the crf 300l

[@richarddoherty2875]

was Itchyboots at ABR festival while the Honda was being fixed in Ivory coast?

[@inktrooper.]

Is there anywhere else when I can see this interview? Volume levels are all off and you can barely hear Noraly. Using headphones doesn't work because the interviewer voice gets too loud.

[@cincyguitarplayer]

It sounded like Noraly revealed that her bike may need to be towed soon....by another bike....interesting...

[@jpdj2715]

I think it's in the next episode

[@signore-solomonare1818]

Some audience questions are awkward

[@zemelteef]

My thoughts! You can ask them anything and then the best you can think of is asking Noraly to swear o_0

[@hansvandermade6045]

@@zemelteef Or ask for a piece of clothing. Why? Here's an opportunity to ask someone who's been travelling for 10+ years, and this is the best they could think of?

[@marcelorenegaldameswurth6470]

Bueno te esperamos en Chile Vico en la primera ciudad apenas cruzas la cordillera de Los Andes de echo mi ciudad lleva el nombre bienvenida

[@ronlandman6267]

we do have bergen its in noord holland .

[@prioritytree]

somebody turn up the gain for Noraly's microphone

[@Alienbikers-in-India]

Job opportunity sent me to Gujarat state of India. I visited most states of india, this one is the most boring, but there is the DESERT!!! ANd i fell in love, same like Itchy Boots

[@AidaJof]

In terms of people, India goes from the sublime to the ridiculous ... I was going to use the other analogy, but it seems too insensitive for YT

[@bobjohnson9597]

It seems a little strange how youtube keeps your audio down by 50% but when the commercial pops up its at 110%. Super great video other than its hard to hear.

[@doordevloer9105]

Do I sense a bit of affection in the air? Would be a great couple. Just think of the kid they could have...

[@slalomking]

Uh, Ryan is very married

[@ekimandersom4478]

Noraly has lesbian written all over her 😂😂😂

[@brakmaster]

The last question, guy wanting to swap hats, my guy what the hell that was so cringe🤣

[@javierc2726]

So bad audio for an otherwise excellent interview!

[@smolville]

Noraly needs to name her next bike CHRISTINI AWD. Her little Honda has about had it.

[@walkthrough_usa]

It's a shame about the audio mix. Otherwise, wow!

[@elaboguslawska7821]

It is so interesting that Noraly said she likes to be in places where there are not people but in the same time she is fantastic to communicate with people she is like a magnet it is so hard not to follow her .

[@user-cc4pr8wc4w]

What’s going on with the sound level, am I the only one who’s struggling to hear this with my volume at full tilt?

[@PatchedBandit]

Noraly needs to go DJI Osmo Action. I have been shooting with DJI for the last 2 years on my channel and I have never lost a single clip with them. I have 3 dji cameras and they serve me 100% of the time on my videos. Time to throw those buggy Gopro's away. #Notsponsored

[@lesterhutchins1621]

Bathroom skills might be important?

[@kevinrobb86]

Be it a car or a bike if I don't give it a 2nd look before I walk into the house then I have the wrong one

[@AidaJof]

QUESTION: What did they mean by showing Noraly TT ?????

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Trading Tops....... Trading hats or caps.

[@jimporter]

Probably wearing a cap he got from the Isle of Man TT races. He wanted to swap it with hers.

[@joeybobbie1]

I swear he said TT Cup?

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

Somente pessoas especias podem nos emocionar com seus videos como Noraly nos emociona, quanto ao outro piloto não o conheço peço desculpas.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰♥️🇧🇷

[@mike.boysen]

Does soft luggage count as "farkle?"

[@feloniousmonk3049]

No.... Unless hung on a HD, Indian or BMW road bike. Or if it's Gucci YSL or Thrashin Supply.

[@daddio1954]

Great program. One suggestion: do some close-ups of the presenters as they speak. Just looking at the Bridgestone sign and their far away silhouettes is quite boring.

[@TimRHillard]

No disrespect to partners or husband wives, whatever... But if these two had babies, they'd be like super human motorcycle babies😁😁

[@AidaJof]

Oh, yes ... a new race☺

[@knuckles-3386]

Noraly is way too smart for that

[@eduardootero8560]

No hay comparacion entre Noraly y Ryan. Noraly el 100 veces superior.

[@larspeh]

say 'good stuff' one more time....

[@SR-dm5lh]

Noraly knows.

[@andyupsidedown]

your sound is mixed strangely low

[@BoycottChinaa]

Was Noraly the only girl there?

[@OxymoronDUS]

Some few weeks ago she was in UK at your festival and five months ago her journey through africa startet in Tanger/TangerMed in Marocco. So.......something doesnt fit together. Hm.....

[@Scratcher2860]

For her own security she releases the videos several weeks after she was there

[@ekimandersom4478]

You think her videos are live views ? 😂