Motorcycling Across America (US) - EP1 - NY to WA

[@markengel4185]

In 2017 my mom passed away, 4 months later my younger brother died of cancer. In 2018 I got on my motorcycle + road all over the USA for 6 months. Sleeping bag + tent , never slept inside allways on the ground. God speed John

[@AjitavDas]

Be strong brother ❤

[@Adonis-or8if]

God is with you my friend

[@jean-claudebouffard7723]

I'm an old man but I felt like I took the pictures. Small ego on your part, great music, same interests. Thanks for the ride.

[@thiccluigi304]

Thanks for your comment. Made me smile

[@nickwalter9630]

Lovely comment. Are small egos to be admired? Be interested to hear more.

[@brianmarkinson736]

@@nickwalter9630 In a world full of narcissism, greatly admired.

[@krachenford9594]

You touched my heart.

[@wiscwisme6466]

Thanks to u . From saudi arabia

[@bradgroom8231]

At age 69 I just completed a 7500 mile, 20 state, 5 week tour from the mountains of NC, to the upper peninsula of MIchigan, out west to Washington and down the pacific coast to northern Cali and back east on Route 66 & 40. Trip of a lifetime for sure.

[@DWBmotorsports]

I am thoroughly jealous

[@NJRB23]

Gotta come through to NYC and NJ with that

[@michaelp7617]

Love it. Live your best life. 🫡

[@BillyJoeBob-tv6co]

On a motorcycle or 39' RV ?

[@petercarson9008]

Still living your best life at sixty-nine. Respect.

[@TheJediSlayer]

People sharing their journeys without being asked just shows how much this guy has impacted them into remembering their own joyful experience. Wonderful content man……❤

[@jakeridesaway]

One of the best things that came out of these videos I think. Appreciate you!

[@heavenontwowheels5667]

I was always worried before my first big bike ride of 2500 kms. His video always helped me calm down. There's something very special about this video that I can't explain. Thank you Jake ❤️

[@jameslucas2379]

I got my first road bike when i was 15 and took my first cross country trip at 19 on a worn out 1968 Harley-Davidson sportster the chain came off in Texarkana and strangers took me in let me sleep on their couch and put my chain back on I’m 52 now and have a Electra Glide with over 100k on the clock and whenever i see another biker having trouble I always stop and help no matter what brand it is , cheers my friend

[@krisu8960]

Im very glad that people like this still exist!

[@binongmd]

Bless your soul. I will do the same.

[@EliseyRodriguez]

Thank you for sharing!

[@satishvasane6812]

Very good brother thanks from India

[@kylephelan6989]

Good thing you’ll probably only ever have to stop for a Harley anyway!

[@turdferguson5108]

That´s the way to do it, no fancy 20.000 dollar BMW adventurebike, no expensive luggage.... just a simple streetbike and no nonsense. I´m in.

[@jakeridesaway]

It does the job!

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

Triumphs are pretty expensive...

[@jarrettbellboy]

Jonas Juarez I just bought my 2013 Bonneville for 4300.

[@nalu5059]

Turd Ferguson , I respect your opinion, but for me it is just a different way to do that. Cheers!

[@turdferguson5108]

Nel Luna , that’s just cool. Nothing wrong with a big ass beemer, but I’ll rather spend my money on the journey. 🏍👍

[@herodotus425]

One must travel like this at least once in their lives.

[@Sabre912]

my retirement is doing key west to niagra to prudhoebay alaska, to san diego to back to my home town of Savannah a total of almost 20k miles and probably more since im going to stop at every single tourist trap and famous big cities in america!

[@TRDjuli]

@@Sabre912 awesome, I hope one day I too will travel from my town in Florida to los Angeles to smoke some weed & sight see all the mountains.

[@HunterKautzer]

@@Sabre912 amazing hope you have a great time

[@bboyven]

amen

[@chrisbauman2562]

Done it. It's the best decision I ever made. I've seen the most amazing shit

[@richard.lucasfm]

Motorcycle spirit. Myself owning a little Suzuki Intruder 125cc, just got the feeling to go on a mini trip out of nowhere, something like 30km, just for the feeling of freedom and joy of the cheer sensation of being able to go anywhere you want, anytime.

[@iShamelessly]

I did this in 2014 on a Triumph as well! NJ to San Francisco. A once in a lifetime experience that very easily changed my life. If anyone seeing this ever has a chance to do something like this, don't hesitate.

[@LLG47]

Question for you, how was it on a bike like that, like a non touring bike? People say that while great for parts, the rider fatigue can get to you and ruin things. I want to see if my 74 Honda could handle something like that.

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

I appreciate ya. I got a boulevard c50 and thats my idea. Now i think i will. LORD help us.

[@supernova6177]

How much time off work you think I'd need to take to do this??

[@iShamelessly]

@@supernova6177 It depends on a variety of factors. I didn't have a specific time budget, and it wasn't a straight shot. I went to see The Badlands in South Dakota, that was my only side goal - so that added about 2-3 days to the trip as it's not easy to go that far North just to come back down to the West. But in total, it took me 9 days where I rode roughly from 7AM to 6PM each day.

[@jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473]

How did it change your life?

[@caseyhardison4320]

As a recently separated combat veteran, my transition back to civilian life has not been a pretty one. In fact, I've felt more at peace watching the 19 minutes of your video, than I have in the last 19 months. Thank you for reminding me why we ride!

[@jakeridesaway]

Wow, thanks for everything you've sacrificed Casey. I'm glad these videos have given you a moment of peace. All the best.

[@marcus-hoonigan7]

Hey brother just wanted to say thank you for your service!!! Much Love and Semper Fi

[@rvsam4u]

Thank you for your service Sir.

[@SirVanny1]

I’ve been stationed over seas, and haven’t been home for a while. I’m from the west coast and when you got there I was in tears.

[@caseyhardison4320]

@@SirVanny1 Jake did an amazing job on this video, and he has inspired me to follow in his footsteps, documenting my rides so that all may enjoy the open road. Stay safe over there Sir Van and fear not, for the road shall be here when you return. I look forward to seeing you out on it!

[@vicO1323]

This takes me back to memories to the spring of '77 when Danny and I rode our bikes on a trip around the United States. From Washington to California, Grand Canyon, Florida, New York City, Indianapolis, Kansas City, the Four Corners, Yellowstone and back to Spokane. The greatest adventure I've ever experienced in my life over a period of 3 months. Slept in a pup tent and cooked over a campfire. We probably travelled some of the same roads as you did and the many roads and adventures in between. Only got caught once in the rain and a sand storm in Arizona. Thanks for sharing your time on the road.

[@avinash.h2]

🙌🏻👏🏻

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

It is an honor I'll probably be riding them same roads pretty soon too.

[@crazylife6319]

how much did a trip like this cost you?

[@vicO1323]

@@crazylife6319 You have to remember prices in 1977, so somewhere between $1200 and $1500. Gas, oil changes, chain, sprocket, food, laundry, camp fees and entertainment. Danny liked his alcohol so I'm sure he spent a bit more. We were going to work as we travelled but that was thrown out the door when we arrived at the Grand Canyon. The ride was so exhilarating, it wasn't about the destination anymore.

[@crazylife6319]

@@vicO1323 i ask because I myself have 6 months of rent payed and I want to travel on either my Grom, or my GS500 and I want to make a video of it like this one with more commentary on the trip itself. Kinda just throwing my experience out there for the world while living it. Thing with me is I doordash on my bikes so money isn't thaatt much of a concern, tho I'd rather not wing it and leave broke.... Altho that would probably help the next if I did go broke and just see if it's possible to live off an income that you make as you go 🤷 two choices I don't have anything against, just lacking in guidance on what to expect really

[@gladegoodrich2297]

At 71 years old I bought a new Kawasaki KLR 650 and put 5000 miles on it in 2 trips. Once rode from So.Utah to Butte Montana, 725 miles in one day. You dont stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.

[@californiadreaming9216]

gladegoodrich I wish I could shake your hand. You are an inspiration to ALL of us. After a 26-year hiatus from motorcycling, I put a mint 1986 Radian on the road. And haven't looked back. Been asking myself why I waited so long...one thing's for sure...once you get bitten by the bug called MOTORCYCLING, you're infected for life....there is no cure. Your KLR is an outstandingly good choice. With it's rock-solid engine and incredible range, it is used as a military motorcycle by more countries than ANY OTHER BIKE IN THE WORLD

[@arsa4fun]

Love it! Keep on going young soul!

[@AndyJames88]

In 2015 I rode 7,000 miles across 11 states through the American west with one of my best buds. Words can never describe the odyssey we were on. Real life adventure. It’s an experience I am thankful for every day. If the freedom of the open road is calling you, answer it.

[@HonuTheDisciple]

Dude ur video literally made me cry because it made me realize that I wanna be alive and I’ve never felt that before. Thank you

[@sambarnhart2790]

Hope you are doing well dude. This life is worth it.

[@Trigun7th]

Sometimes, you need to get away from all the noisy things we have in the city and take a trip on the country side to see how beautiful it is outside.

[@thatchh1]

Motorcycles save a lot of souls.

[@tricky2fly]

you ride for 5 mins on two wheels and you have live more lifetimes than someone who hasn't.

[@MsMasyoyo]

Bless.❤

[@carlinsyfax4318]

I'm not American, i never had the pleasure of visiting your country but eversince I was a kid, I was fascinated by the magic scenery of the US, it's like having every landscape that the world has to offer..... Thanks for the videos mate. Cheers and greetings from North Africa.

[@robertholmes1366]

Africa is beautiful We don’t have lions !!!! And lions are bad ass !!! Haha

[@burg_4583]

Maybe some day my guy you can visit the country, the solitude on the road watching strangers drive by is an experience like none other

[@kintbenedictcasas978]

The ambience is really really good.

[@paulmarks8979]

Cheers bro., The same also to me .

[@carlinsyfax4318]

Hhhhh I'm actually from the north part of Africa. The scenery is like the mid-west parts of the US and 100 miles to the south we have the Arizona like scenery too.... Speaking about lions, we used to have the lion of Barbary that went extinct a century ago 😒😒😒

[@dannyboy163]

I'm coming back to this video after 2 years. I finally got my own little triumph, a 2010 triumph scrambler. Starting to plan my own camping trips, and road trips. And it's all thanks to you. Single handedly, you inspired me to get a triumph. To venture into the unknown. To take risks. I still think about this video and come back to watch it every now and then.

[@yogeshthakur9159]

So where did you tour with your bike

[@jwcourtney9741]

At 60yo the wife and I circumnavigated the US and across Canada on our motorcycles in 2017 and were blown away by the generosity and friendliness of the people we met. Your video reminds me of the feeling we had while on the road. Thank you for putting this video together.

[@alleniverson397]

This comment made me smile, thanks!

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

People are really cool, especially outside the big cities. That’s my experience from 30+ years of hitchhiking and motorcycling across the world.

[@axidhaus]

America is a good place... it’s the urban hubs that lost their heart

[@wolfontheroad2262]

It's so odd, waiting until I hit 51 to start riding. My wife tells me I've been a motorcyclist at heart...I just needed the bike. Just got back from a 1000 mile solo trip to the Davis Mountains in West Texas, and you're right - the friendliness off people both surprised (especially during these unfriendly times) and reaffirmed my confidence in humanity. Best to you.

[@SuperAJ360]

I'm not an american, from outside looking in, you guys have a great country and landscape! This is the real United States I'd like to see, not the mess I see in Media, sad to see US being torn apart by hatred and politics. Great video! cheers

[@molonlabe9602]

The media aren't Americans...they're commies.

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Hey, America is absolutely awesome! You’re right I’m not trusting the media, they are only interested in getting people to fight. Look at my channel, I’m building a 1920’s airplane from scratch and going to tour the country with it. I’m in Wisconsin, if you ever want to visit look me up and and show you how awesome it is!

[@winstonzeb2842]

Don't worry that's a bunch of BS. People are just living their lives.

[@robertholmes1366]

Haha I’m American. Doing great !!! Fuck the media !!!

[@JimBob-go9mo]

@Daniel Diaz wake up neighbor 😉

[@charlesmills1202]

This has got to be the best motorcycle road trip movie series I've even seen--and I've seen a lot of them. So open and honest. Thank you my friend for taking us along with you. It was a pleasure. Welcome home.

[@jakeridesaway]

Charles Mills Thanks for the kind words Charles!

[@doyrayburn2668]

Yep, best since Richard Farnsworth riding his mower to see his dying brother in The Straight Story. This track would have fir this chronicle very well...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIaUdK2wja6hbM0

[@anony955]

Another good one, and better because it's a Triumph -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHq4qXalpq6ZZ5o

[@candymintz]

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[@danilo1805]

Motorcycling is good for stress relieving. Im 63 years old and retired but I enjoy travelling on my Motorcycle. Lately I traveled from Manila to Zamboanga in the Philippines covering more than 1,500 kilometers in 3 days & 2 nights. A happiness that has no monetary equivalents. Kudos to all Long Riders. God bless you all....

[@davidpeppert9168]

That sounds like an amazing adventure too!

[@leightlos]

The quality and authenticity of this video are on another level

[@jakeridesaway]

Thank you man!

[@1pasupaty]

Looks like Sony or osmo

[@valeriemeylan4213]

Merci pour ce fabuleux voyage🙏🙏🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AKASHROY-i9f]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤​@@jakeridesaway

[@wailingmongi]

This is one of the best motorbikes video I've ever seen. The genuine rider spirit. I was watching this with my girlfriend when she asked me 'why someone should take the bike a wander around the country in solo mode?' simply answered 'you wouldn't get it'. Ride on brother 👍 P.s. : I have the same,identical, bike ❤️

[@noidea2655]

Felt in love with it: what bike is it exactly?

[@wailingmongi]

@@noidea2655 triumph bonneville 2008. Being meticulous,mine is a 2006. means she's a carburetor one. A lot of screwdriver work in addition 😂

[@johnwheeler739]

went from california to omaha alone....harder than it looks

[@padrescout]

I don't get it, either and I ride. Then again I don't get the "I ride because /freedom/" arguments either. Some peoples brains just work different.

[@devonshire56]

For some real adventure on a bike try "Itchy Boots" or "C90 Adventures".

[@sakusakufufu]

I was influenced by your video and started riding a motorcycle, from Japan!

[@ivanabraham8145]

There's a Japanese man who motorcycling around the world, have you watched it?

[@voltgaming2213]

Japanese bikes the best

[@gregflores8959]

@@voltgaming2213 The Japanese make thee best internal combustion engines, cars and trucks, they have never let me down!

[@triplesecc98]

Same!

[@okay5169]

@@ivanabraham8145 what's the name of the channel or him?

[@ivan.cherepiuk]

Man, I'm crying Watching this from Warsaw, Poland. I'm ukrainian, going to the US in 1,5 months I've been dreaming about living in USA for whole my life. Thank you for sharing with us this beauty Love you, love your country, love this life) I Wish you good life man

[@andrwmck323]

So did you make it?

[@thenate49x34]

@@andrwmck323 it's been 3 months so welp... RIP

[@VladimirPikes]

Why are you not figthing for your country?

[@skillfuldabest]

@@VladimirPikes tbh winning against russia or losing isn't really going to change much in Ukraine. Corrupt politicians will always be in charge. Much smarter to run away and preserve your genes so you can make babies.

[@VladimirPikes]

@@skillfuldabest to live on the exile is for the weak.

[@neovisionservicesgroup5031]

Ladies and gentlemen, what Jake accomplished and documented is no easy feat. May we all appreciate and celebrate his accomplishment and that he took the time to share his journey. Ride on Jake! Thank you for the inspiring video.

[@gerardjones7881]

Get a grip. People did this on foot. It took 6 months.

[@robertdivany1627]

@@gerardjones7881, yup ..its all wonderful too..I have watched a video of a guy who is traveling the world on a bicycle

[@gerardjones7881]

@@robertdivany1627 i did it in planes.

[@robertdivany1627]

@@gerardjones7881 .I think I can probably do that to lol

[@rottweilerfun9520]

@@gerardjones7881 , Really , just six months ? That's some serious walking. I figured that it would take longer.

[@Eli-el7mr]

I knew I wanted to travel, to see the world outside of my city. But this video brought me to tears at how much my heart yearns for the opportunity. Thank you. This video reignited a flame to keep dreaming and working towards making it a reality as soon as I can. Thank you so much.

[@moozepatt7525]

Do it, you won't get younger and you never know when you'll make your exit. Don't wait, we're here a very short time. Live while you're living.

[@ancientbuns6770]

mooze Patt i wish I could but money is a thing I need

[@moozepatt7525]

@@ancientbuns6770 thats the problem with work, we sell the irreplaceable minutes of our lives for money. Often its for money we really need to continue to live indoors and eat. Sometimes though, it's for prestige (big house, new car, flash clothes, etc.) That's a very poor trade.

[@lovelessissimo]

As the great ski film maker, Warren Miller would always say: If you don't do it this year, you'll be one year older when you do.

[@gameworld0130]

This masterpiece is like a love letter to everyone. This reminds me of the america that I have envisioned as a kid.

[@adityamondal2277]

I am imagining that right now. And it's beautiful.

[@betabob3033]

At 79 years of age, I'm unable to take long road trips anymore, and I really miss them. (I can do about 100 miles a day, and that's it.) It was so refreshing to watch this video, without any narrative, (which in my opinion, wasn't needed at all.) Just watch the video, pretend you are on that beautiful Triumph, and make believe it is you doing those miles. Nothing in the world can remove the cobwebs from you mind like a solo cross-country bike trip. I am encouraging my son to do it, before he gets too old, but I doubt that he ever will.

[@andriimarkov6255]

Hello Bob, thanks for describing your feelings! Hope you will have your long trip, don't give up!

[@MoshJunkie426]

Hey a trip is still a trip even if you're only going 100 miles at a time, be safe old timer and I wish you many more road trips

[@lorenthomas9993]

Beta Bob. Thanks for that comment. I am 70 and have been putting off my desire for a XC motorcycle ride since high school. I have done it on a bicycle, hiked the Appalachian Trail, and other cool stuff. But your comment is a reminder that NOW is the time.

[@betabob3033]

@@lorenthomas9993 I hope you follow through with it, Loren. You will get tired, hungry, and possibly wet, but that is all part of the experience. After returning home, it won't be long before you are planning your next trip. Good luck!

[@lorenthomas9993]

@@betabob3033 Thanks. I am ok with being tired, hungry, wet, cold... I backpacked the Appalachian Trail and bicycled across the US. For some reason I keep putting it off (10 years since retiring now). I think the thing to do is stop thinking and planning and just put my stuff on my bike and leave. Probably the inertia is the hardest part for me. Thanks for the encouragment!

[@letitrest4662]

Great videos, Jake. Excellent choice of music also. AND, wow on Triumph... I did an 8000 miler on my 2013 yamaha fjr1300a. That was in 2016. From Atlanta up to Kalispell, Montana. Over to Wa. to see my son. Camped on the Olympic Peninsula. Down the coast to L.A. and back via Interstate. I was 56 years old. I'm ready to go again.

[@jakeridesaway]

Thank you! Wish I had camped in Olympic despite the cold. Must have been beautiful!

[@tarekhamdy9499]

Let it Rest Yamaha fjr is a very good bike .

[@ralphreyes8335]

This is the essence of what we motorcycle riders stand for. That spirit of adventure and just having the courage and passion to go out there and ride. Damn I wanna go riding tomorrow. Cheer from the Philippines 🇵🇭!!!

[@chesnutz9756]

Hirap naman kasi dito sa atin bawal dumaan sa expressway.

[@paulrichmondfernandez2976]

@@chesnutz9756 bawal kung mababa ang displacement ng motor mo... yung motor nung nasa video mataas ang cc niyan eh... pero ako ok na ako sa raider ko.. nakakapg gala din ako ng ganyan, from santa rosa laguna to tagaytay to cavite... binangonan rizal to lipa batangas via santa cruz laguna... 😁😁😁

[@f50575m]

@@chesnutz9756 ang mahirap sa Pilipinas yung nag lipana mga kamote pati tae riders

[@acejason14]

Pinoy balut

[@saeedyeslam1202]

@@chesnutz9756 and most importantly feeling of freedom

[@ruthmachain8544]

Nothing like a road trip on a bike! The roads, the miles, the people you meet along the way, makes you feel good to be alive in America.

[@jimhaynie4894]

Damn!!! It's difficult to see the keypad from the tears of envy I shed. I'm about to turn 69 y/o....been riding most of my life. I had to give it up four years ago due to health and finances. Seeing your video makes me want to ride across this once great country..... if I don't make the last mile, just bury me where I drop. I miss and so need that therapy!!! At this point in my life I have nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain. My final bucket list. God Bless you, young man.

[@Absynthesized]

You did it. Most of us can only imagine the accomplishment. Thanks for sharing, brother.

[@deadmanprodinc]

I've been riding 42 years and done several long cross country trips (alone) and watching this rally tugged on my heart strings. It's winter here, the bike is parked and I already feel spring can't get here soon enough. Everyone commenting today all share one thing......

[@pateris]

There's nothing like you, your trusty bike and an open road to feel alive…

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Yup.

[@californiadreaming9216]

OMG...homeboy....I LITERALLY salute you. You are so OLD SCHOOL it isn't even funny...naked bike cross country...by yourself...camping...cooking pot...beer at room temp 😅....this is freaking Easy Rider !! You are an inspiration to ALL of us old-timers to get back on the saddle and get back to basics. Cheers !!

[@enduroe.c.e.2649]

As a European, this video really gave me a picture about the U.S.A that I believed it is. You have a lot of amazing places, for some may I say dream come true. I hope one day I can explore it myself. Video was edited beautifully, keep up the good work Jake.

[@SkyeRocket]

From the otherworldly sights, to the gorgeous music choices, to the postcard editing and love of adventure pouring through, this is a truly beautiful video. Thanks for the inspiration ♥

[@jakeridesaway]

Thank you for the kind words Skye!!

[@AKASHROY-i9f]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ​@@jakeridesaway

[@BlackThor15]

Watched the whole 3 episodes countless times and will continue to watch them every time I need inspiration and motivation to keep saving to buy my dream bike and get back on the road, this is priceless and represents the pure meaning of what biking is all about!! Thank you Jake!!

[@ItsJackofalltrades]

Always coming back for these 3 videos to relax when life gets too tiring. The journey plus the awesome music takes me on another level of euphoria. Man, I wish have the chance to travel like this at least once in my life.

[@rsmania01]

Hang in there bud. ❤

[@ethannicosia979]

It costs fuel and food, get out there.

[@bradgroom8231]

Nothing like the open road to free the soul.

[@glenngarza1845]

Beautiful, great video. Brought back many memories...and thus tears. So many miles, trips, but with my wife always with me. We loved the road on a bike. Road a similar trip back in 93, only I started in South Carolina. Was transferred from Charleston, SC to Washington. Wife had to stay behind to sell our home. Road many of the same states/sights though. Was not as enjoyable without her sharing the experience. She would have loved it. Eventually joined me and we road the ferries to Seattle, etc. We thought it beautiful. She is gone now, thus the memories and tears. Still enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

[@techtube3311]

I saw so many beautiful things in this video.. And the most important lesson I learned from this video is "Don't take your life for granted"

[@wheelsontarmac]

Definitely and that is especially something that Covid has taught me as well.

[@GreenNinjaZX6R636]

Dear Jake, It's been eight years ago that I strapped the last of the camping gear onto the racks of my Surly 27-speed touring bicycle, and headed back east from Seaside, Oregon. I traveled some of the same highway that I saw in this episode. I gather, from my second watching, that you found much of the same thing I did, being on the road in the open, vulnerable to the elements and traffic: kindness of strangers, wonder at being in the landscape in such an intimate way, renewal, and a sense of serenity that, frankly, is still woven into me in a way that my "busy productive grownup consumer life" had stripped out of me over the prior 62 years. Your film editing, the soundtrack, and carefully chosen dialogue all took me right back to that sense of peace discovered. Thanks very much for sharing. Tim L. Just up the Hill from Lock & Dam 15

[@reggieplate]

I've lost count of the number of times I've watched this series of 3 videos. One of the best bike touring videos on KZbin. Great music, great scenery. Really well put together. Such an inspiring video. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to another bike tour of my own once the world gets back to normal after the Covid pandemic. I just hope it doesn't take too long. I'm not getting any younger.

[@dgano]

Dude, well done. Well done! I didn't start riding until I was almost 60 -- I'll be 65 this year, will retire in a few more and then I want to do what you did. Well done!

[@malaysiatamilzhan6382]

Hi,mee too 55 now planning to buy a bike and do solo ride in my country Malaysia

[@roo1314]

Oh dear. Rode a BSA Royal Star through Europe many, many years ago. Twisting and tumbling through the Alps, overnight ferry to Ibiza Island, overnight hash hotels in Amsterdam, getting absolutely blown off the road riding German autobahns, baguettes, cheese, fresh tomatoes and wine on the sides of backcountry roads. What a fantastic trip it was and how this beautiful video urges me to do it all again only this time through all of North America. Maybe... Thank you Jake.

[@Chainsaw_18.]

Sounds like a great trip! ZI never rode the Royal Star BSA, But I did put lots of miles on a BSA 650 Lighting. Great bikes, ( back in the day ) 👍

[@konradgannon550]

Roo, short story...my Dad had a 65 Royal Star that I grew up on riding behind him. It sat for years. He died in 2000 so I hauled it from place to place. A few years ago I finally faced the fact that I wasn't ever going to get it running so I hauled it out of the garage to clean it up. While I was sitting on it my daughter who was probably about 7 at the time hopped on behind my, put her arms around my waist and asked if that's how I used to ride behind my Dad. I'm tearing up right now just typing this. Anyway the guy I sold it to did a beautiful restoration job.

[@roo1314]

@@Chainsaw_18. You were on a way better bike than I was. I got that old Royal Star to 100mph by lying down on it, cranking the throttle wide open, and waiting about a year-with a little nudge from a down-sloping road--to hit the century mark. 50-60 mph and it was happy. Much more and it was breathless.

[@roo1314]

@@Chainsaw_18. I should add that the Royal Star was a 500-cc, single carb machine. It wasn't exactly the hottest thing on two wheels although it was great on twisty roads. When I bought the BSA in London there was a Honda 450 supersport sitting on the showroom floor. I should have bought that instead--it would have run circles around the Royal Star but, ya'know, in those days, it just didn't have the pizzazz of a British bike. Vanity and ego are fantastic at helping me make the wrong decisions. Incidentally, the clutch cable on the Royal Star broke so many times I bought four of them in Marseille and always just strung them across the top of the gas tank.

[@scottbaxter2682]

@@roo1314 The Honda would have never died AND you'd probably still be on the original clutch cable.

[@85liez35]

Oct 21, 2022 I really like this video. I always wanted to ride a motorcycle and travel where I want. I swear I am going to do a country road just like you. I don't know how long it might take, but I will do it. I have been lost, don't know what I want to do or even wonder am I on the right track. Still, I dream. Wish me luck yall! May 30, 2023 I'm 20 years old right now. I had watched this video about 1 year ago and always hoped to get a motorcycle. Today I got my Honda Rebel 300 as my first bike!! Got my license palte, college parking permit, and other legal things done! First day of riding and first time of going on the roads. It felt so free, the wind, the engine sounds, the view is just so different from driving a car. Every day feels like an adventure to me. I want to feel this on the trip by myself, travel where I want, see the nature, and meet new people. I always wanted to achieve the quote, "Don't be a tourist, become a travelor". Sep 24, 2023 I have 7k in my budget, I started with honda rebel 300 as my first beginning bike and got into an minor crash myself couple weeks ago, thankfully, the insurance pay me back the 100% value of the bike on market with other side money too. Now I'm about to get an Triumph Bonneville or Scrambler or Twin 900 which was my dream to get this bike and go on a cross country. These days, I am thinking so much things about my future, but trully, I just want to go on a long trip from here, LA to NYC just like you and I am doing about next year. I really appriciate for sharing this awsome story and hope you the best. I hope to see you around NYC or somewhere else! Drive safe brothers and remember, you are not alone. Oct 9, 2023 I got my Triumph Scrambler 900!!! Super clean codition, fulled modificationned, and quite cheap. It sounds sooooo good with the slash pipe exhaust. I’m almost at the part planning on doing the country road but for a while, gonna be busy with college stuffs and work.

[@Greenbone-ij8zx]

Hey, just checking in, how is the planning going for the trip?

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Dude, I love this. It's been 10 years since I took my last big ride on my Triumph Speed Triple - about 8000 miles in 30 days. We touched every state in the American West. I took lots of photos and videos, and edited some great videos to look back on. This is exactly how I would do it now. Great stuff, man - ride on!

[@joseluismeza8312]

I just started doing hiking this 2020 and I realized that there’s nothing more delightful to the human eye than natures wonders and beauty. We don’t need to look for life on a red planet when our 🌎 is full of colors.

[@drortus]

I'm shocked this video only has 1,000 views should have 1 million.

[@riotsquad9067]

Because KZbin shit mate ;)

[@ronalvey103]

Greenliam it is due to no narration......

[@duncdunc76]

Ya its Damn Good! But sadly not monitizable due to the great music so I'm assuming since KZbin cant make any money from it it doesn't get huge algorithmic promotion. That's ok though gotta say I kinda feel privileged to have it pop up in my recommends!

[@royalswordtrick8276]

KZbin is to busy putting pewdiepie's meme review on peoples recommended, to find this video you need to have a passion for motorcycles. Loved this video but i didnt want to watch the whole thing because i want to do this myself

[@asadflip971]

Just wait for it 😉

[@billa643]

Jake, I've watched your trip several times since I first discovered your videos. It is by far one of the most genuine and heartfelt journeys ever. Thank you.

[@FRISKYxDINGOxx]

I actually shed a few tears watching this, how awesome.

[@coldspider2199]

Me too. Im a 33 year old man, and i sobbed at how beautiful this video is.

[@Strdyaftrnoon]

@@coldspider2199 dude you are not old😂

[@SapiensSimianIGYT]

The amount of natural beauty in this country is unimaginable. Can't imagine why we're all in such a rush to destroy it.

[@alejulul2379]

because we're addicted to convenience?

[@Will-tm5bj]

@@alejulul2379 no. We can have convenience and also be good stewards to our environment

[@jomamma1750]

@@Will-tm5bj The best way to be good stewards to our environment is to throw the permanant political class into a jail cell where they belong. Then, we need kick out the illegals and transients. After that we start producing proper American-made products that last generations like we used to do. Then we protect our industries with massive tariff walls designed to keep out the cheaply made foreign crap that constantly breaks and litters our land. Then we teach our next generation(s) to hunt, fish, garden, farm and take proper care of the place. We used to do all of these things before "Globalism" and the "New World Order" showed up. That's where we need to go, the path upon which we need to return. It's not complicated, at all.

[@analyticalhabitrails9857]

@@Will-tm5bj Addiction is a Huge factor.

[@bseidem5112]

WE aren't. The minority is.

[@JesusChristisKingandLord]

Hello from the Philippines 🇵🇭 I am also a motorcycle rider. I will be touring the Philippines soon. Thank you for the video. USA is so beautiful.

[@alexdavis9696]

I’ve rewatched these videos countless times since 2020 and I’ve always wanted to do a cross country drive and hopefully one day on a motorcycle and the guy singing only imagine In Seattle gives me chills every time

[@farsinp138]

Hey alex, can i dm on you instagram?

[@jaydeepbezbaruah7360]

I felt like I should've paid to watch this video.

[@english10-teachercleone37]

Share it, man. You will help him.

[@hankmoody5514]

Stuff like this is way better than stuff in theaters now

[@Trigun7th]

Same man, same. I feel like I'm the one who's on thr journey.

[@voornaam3191]

Get your body into the Patreon area. Fast. Do it. Donate a lot. Each month again. You'll feel better. Oioioioi oioi!

[@javierangellombardia8867]

I agree totally with you. Thankss

[@JimStone2]

Congrats on a great life experience! I did almost the same route in August 1973 on a Honda 500, and again in October 1974. For an East Coaster, going West is the best.

[@holydiver73]

Touring the USA on a British motorcycle. Loving it!

[@usernamemykel]

...and from Brooklyn! Originally settled by the Dutch. See the "Battle of Brooklyn" in Wikipedia (George slept there too). "Canarsie" is named after the Indians. "Nathans Famous" hot dogs originated there, etc., etc.

[@thorpluto4527]

Sitting here in Germany. Its a cold rainy autumn evening. My dog is sleeping beneath my feet under the table. Whatching this video and my thoughts are: "That could be something for me and my 2016 Triumph Street Twin waiting out there in the garage." It's the first time in my life I really wish to visit the USA one day ... a German on his British motrocycle across the USA. ^^ A very nice video indeed. And this man (Turd Ferguson) brings it to the point: "That´s the way to do it, no fancy 20.000 dollar BMW adventurebike, no expensive luggage.... just a simple streetbike and no nonsense. I´m in."

[@clearsailing7993]

@@thorpluto4527 you will feel right at home. 25 percent of the people who settled in this country were german. All my cousins are half German descent.

[@srs6461]

@@thorpluto4527 Fun Fact German was still spoken in the US before WW2.

[@bluedolphin5792]

Thank God it's a modern day triumph, they were so unreliable back in the 60s ,experience speaking here.

[@Nik__._.]

Jake i come back to this video regularly to watch it in full or just parts if I need to see something beautiful, inspiring and relaxing. You are a big part of my motivation to get my motocycle drivers licence in the near future. Thank you so much. Hope you have many more adventures.

[@plee1022]

I did a cross-continental trip by car from California to New York in 1995 when I was 28. Now 54, I want to do it again -- this time by bike. Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!

[@GoldenEra91]

No matter how much time goes by I always circle back to watching these videos because it’s so inspiring and the landscape you cover. It is so beautiful.

[@Hertfordshire_Biker]

Return to your video occasionally to remind me how much there is out there. Good to escape the news and day-to-day stuff for a while, and gain some perspective on what's really important.

[@danwilson8390]

I forgot the fact my dinner was cooking, watching this I was sucked right in...... My dinner is burnt!

[@jakeridesaway]

Haha sorry Dan!

[@marycarson2923]

Lol it is really good. Im into it too.

[@pariank]

Same happened to me I was cooking breakfast. Haha!

[@kenwittlief255]

you could smell the campfire.... right?

[@AudiophileTubes]

I'm riding across the USA on my vintage HONDA MB5, taking the back roads and smaller routes! 2-stroke, 50cc, 5-speed manual, 53 MPH max, built like a tank!

[@Strdyaftrnoon]

Best of luck man👍

[@mervjames6183]

Proper adventure best of luck my friend stay safe respect

[@deanthompson88]

You definitely wont miss anything at that speed haha.

[@wheelsontarmac]

Best of luck on your journey... I move around in a 150CC Suzuki (not a vintage one though).

[@misbahqureshi8844]

One of the best edits ever. So natural, so raw, the music. Damnnnn! I love you for making this. Its now a theripy for me in my lows and alone times. Thank you!!! 😭

[@brucebr1037]

Nicely done. Simple video with no narration. Beautifully filmed. I live in the Olympic Peninsula, just off of 101. Likely you passed within a few miles of my house, and likely I was home. Having ridden a lot of the western US, I recognized some of the later part of the video, particularly WA State. And, having grown up in NJ, some of NYC too. Will head out on a three day 700 mile tour of BC next week, and a nine day 2,200 mile ride of WA, OR, and ID in September. Just me and my machine. Little contact with others, because I'm riding all day. I'm 75 and I don't take this time for granted. One day, probably soon, I'll hang up the keys. Till then, I'm in the road every chance I get.

[@cousinjack2841]

Went all around South Africa on my old 1100 Yamaha. Just a pair of leather panniers and the rest strapped on. Good days.

[@anwitmondal6417]

F**king awesome !!!! Life is worth living when you do stuff like this !!! Thanks for the ride Jake.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Love that you took a lot of 2 lane roads, and that you were honest in the description about not just the highs, but the lows. Awesome video.

[@jakeridesaway]

Sierra Foxtrot Gulf thanks so much! There were definitely a lot of both!

[@alex4daddy1]

Hello Jake my name is Alex E. Burns I just watched your NY to LA back to NY Journey. That was so beautiful and the cinematography was absolutely beautiful. I’m 63 years old and that was emotionally and spiritually fantastic. Thank you for sincerely sharing. And the music was fantastic. Congratulations buddy. Thank you and God Bless you Sir.

[@gilbertowanderley6405]

Man I have to tell you: whenever I feel a little bit under the weather I return to this trip of yours and it makes things better. I hope I can do one trip like that some day. Nothing on my mind but the road. Great video, man. Thanks for sharing

[@joses8395]

Same here!

[@MrStrollerisme]

Man this takes me back a few decades. Going cross country the one dumb thing I wish had a put damn stereo on my old bike. I went the southern route from San Diego to Key West.

[@EverlastingEclipses]

this is like what everyone dreams and wish they can do this in their life (me including) but never really gets the opportunity to do this either due to employment or financially or just bad timing. Thank you for helping us feel the vicarious satisfaction

[@tanmayrajeevkhurana1548]

I am a 19 year old bike enthusiast ..This is the life i want to live. Thanks for sharing your experience .

[@roshan8444]

Me too mate

[@firashasan82]

Breathtaking.. It's like the Motorcycle Diaries met with Into the Wild, but with a happier more peaceful ending.. Thank you.

[@なーかーー]

This is the most beautiful moto-vlog I have ever watched. Thank you very much for sharing, sir!

[@richardcai1653]

I'm 43 years old, I learned to drive a motorcycle two years ago and I only have less than 2 years of experience in riding my motorcycle. I like your video, great songs, and movies, it's a great experience in your life. If there a chance, I will do the same. Thank you for the ride, I like it!

[@URfriendlyneighbourhood]

Probably one of the best travel moto vlogs I have ever seen. Great work man keep it up.

[@Wsadef]

Man I've cried. It's so beautiful. You are very lucky to be born in America. I wish one day I will visit your lands.

[@shyam_nx6328]

u r lucky to born in ur country

[@гига-нигга]

It's beautiful country, I hope you're able to make it some day

[@wheatberry]

Great video ! Told the whole story with inspiring music, and almost no talking . As a fellow rider, I really appreciated the simplicity and purity of this trip. Well done !

[@imgrr9511]

I’m adding this onto my bucket list, I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while now. You’ve inspired me to do this, just you and the road that sounds therapeutic AF

[@treytheriot]

I’m done man I’m doing it as soon as I can I’m tired I’m feeling trapped in this town I gotta travel and a bike is the best way to do it good luck to you

[@Willie1980]

me too...before everything starts to get dark for me and not much money.

[@saracoelho1736]

Such a therapeutic video.. the musics.. the views, thank you for filming your ride!

[@Martin1911Mar]

I had a smile during the whole vid, it's like I was there with you man.. Love it, thanks for sharing your ride..

[@nfmardiloo]

I'm indonesian and this video make me cry, hopefully one day I can do roadtrip in usa too

[@anthonyarzu604]

Road trip can be done anywhere buddy I doing one next week.

[@wheelsontarmac]

Start in your own country Naufal, we will be surprised on what we can find. All the best.

[@Amir-yd5jx]

Lessgooo

[@141wastaken]

Same, I love US landscapes and Nature it's far far better than here imo, riding there would be awesome

[@malvinvnv]

Dude, honestly I wanna buy an old Honda GL Pro one day and just ride around. Java's got a lot of awesome sights! Roads could've been a whole lot better but bet we'll be aite

[@mancazziashm]

As a biker myself, this is one of the greatest videos I've ever watched. Thank you for showing others what riding means. Greetings from Romania!

[@oliverocket]

Brother thanks for sharing this beautiful video, God bless you. Your journey has inspired me to start my own. I got separated from my wife a few months ago, and soon after I bought my first motorcycle. I didn't know what I was doing, but I found myself along with peace when I got into this hobby. Hopefully, soon I can start my own adventure. Blessings from Australia

[@SteveLee-qf9ed]

Dude, is now everything alright, how's it going?

[@rafatsubayyil1257]

Thank you for this. The elements of a good trip are less talk, more music and breathtaking views. This video had it all. Good job mate

[@VanGoWanderlust]

I could watch this video every day for the rest of my life. Haven’t been on a ride since pre-covid. I can’t wait to get back out there.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Have you got a bike? Criminal that you’re not on it now. You have zero chance of contracting covid while zooting along and camping rough in the Rockies.

[@motopatisserie2398]

I drove from Brooklyn to Santa Fe in 2000, closed my eyes,put my finger on a map it landed on Tucson, had a flat 20 miles from Santa Fe. The weather was so nice , I never left NM.

[@motopatisserie2398]

Soul Medicine

[@twowheeledtoes]

Four years later and I still come back to this video. Planning my second cross country ride. First was incredible, and this video was a huge inspiration for it. Anyone that thinks they need something nice to do a ride like this, you don’t. I took my z900 and spent three weeks crossing the country, exploring, and moving. Just do it before you’re too old to. It’s beyond worth. Life is short. Enjoy it while you can. Jake, I know it’s been a long time, but thanks for taking to me the first time I did this, and I 100% say to anyone thinking about it, just do it. Go go go. Take your sport bike, your naked, whatever you can get your hands on!

[@Lynno0]

The best I've seen. You are really there in the moment. Well done young man. Is there a music list somewhere? Would love to hear some of those songs again.

[@jakeridesaway]

Thank you! If you scroll down in the video description the song titles should be there!

[@Lynno0]

@@jakeridesaway thanks - found it :)

[@MrConstantina]

Road trip across the US, this is my dream 🥰 Thanks from France 🙏🏻

[@lovelessissimo]

I can't imagine how eye opening a trip like this would be for someone from NYC.

[@ericmurphy447]

Holy cow. This video made me emotional. I've lived on the eastern seaboard my entire life. The farthest west I've ever gone is St Louis, but ive still loved my life over here. But there is always something pulling me towards the west. The humongous sky or the endless ocean. Heaven on Earth. Beauty

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

Looks like youtube algorithm picked this up, I'm glad it was in my recommendations.

[@georgemichel4760]

You are an inspiration... I ride Guzzi V7 and people tell me I need bigger bike to go on very long trips.. thanks you for this great video, be safe

[@jarrettbellboy]

@caitmadethat on instagram just finished a 10k mile trip on a V7! Everytime that people tell me my bonneville is too small for touring I remind them that people have done coast to coast on ninja 250s and honda groms!

[@rslover65]

Lots of Honda Cubs have traversed continents. Vespas too.

[@PupuTheMonkey]

The V7 will probably be my next bike. It's plenty of machine to travel. I've ridden from Estonia to Greece twice on a 310GS, so don't listen to the pessimists. They probably don't ride further than the coffee shop anyway.

[@hetteen1]

Honestly one of my favorite videos of all time. Great music, great photos. Best part was when you integrated the music of the local guitarist, it gave me chills.

[@jakeridesaway]

Thanks for the kind words Allan!

[@georgeperkins4171]

Uugh. The music dominates and is too distracting. And somewhat generic.Maybe put it more in the background.

[@nitishsharma5632]

Beautiful brother❤ this. One of the most beautiful videos on KZbin

[@TheSlab24]

Amazing. I've done a 10,000 mile trip as well and the emotions are wild. Your video is beautiful and personable, thoroughly enjoyed. What a journey, thank you for sharing it.