Meet Alice, a Badass Triumph Scrambler 1200X Rider

[@robgerety]

Give up riding? No chance. I'm 72 and just getting started. T-100 here. You guys are great.

[@besteven]

Bring 'em on. Alice is delightful. Discovering new people and perspectives and stories gives meaning to the days.

[@AlanKeimig]

Alice is a natural born motorcyclist. What a great riding buddy!

[@Stormrider1200x]

@@AlanKeimig thanks. I had/have some really great guides!

[@greybrawn]

Keep them coming Dan.... Nice to meet you Alice, ride safe people

[@jdsmith-bl2yl]

New subscriber here, what a great interview!!

[@WanderOnTwoWheels]

I love this so much. I got my license 2 years ago at 45, and all I want is to inspire other women my age to DO THE THING! Get your license! It was great to hear Alice’s story. Thank you both!

[@BugMotoChannel]

Next time I'm out your way, we GOTTA go riding.

[@WanderOnTwoWheels]

@@BugMotoChannel omg, yes! And I may be coming out for Amerivespa in Portland next year!

[@JagLite]

Nice video, I look forward to more interviews of older riders. And even some young ones.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

Yes! Riding calms the brain and make me wanna ride longer. Great interview.

[@scottzreality3061]

For a person with adhd Alice hit the nail on the head, it calms my brain.

[@0HARE]

Very good interview. I like her spirit. I started riding friend’s bikes as a teen-ager back in the sixties. My bikes were/are late 70’s Honda CB350, 2004 Yamaha TW200, 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 (80,000 + miles! and still my all-time favorite) 2021 Honda CRF300 Rally (my little sweetheart), and now the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200xe: whoa, what a blast! Happy Trails!

[@Sparky-Mark-uk]

What a wonderfully refreshing lass Alice is, I wish my wife would want to learn to ride, as I know she would love it if she only gave herself the chance. Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@joelstrickland8890]

Meeting an ‘Alice’ makes the trip worthwhile.

[@Stormrider1200x]

DAN! You make me cooler than I am. I really am just a weirdo who loves to ride.

[@BugMotoChannel]

SAME!

[@hagnbike]

Aren't we all? Welcome to the club!

[@woodtiger1411]

What a great girl! Great advocacy, for women who greatly suffer from imposter syndrome. I love her comment about riding - quiet and calm, her brain. Women get out there and start and or keep riding.

[@jonteece]

Love the direction your channel is taking. Keep them coming.

[@tenorbanjoguy]

Cool interview! Alice is quite awesome, well done!!👍

[@billreynolds2221]

Hard to find roads and ladies like that here in the Florida panhandle. You're both blessed in that regard. Stay safe.

[@scottrubie6826]

Stumbled onto your channel and your brief but frank chat with Alice. I love the scramblers although I don’t own one. I have an Indian chieftain limited (113000km) and just bought a Pan Am (21000km) 3rd hand, oh an inherited Kawasaki 250cc intruder (from the guy who bought my 1200 iron sportster). Oh and I live in Australia but one thing Alice said resonated with me and it’s once I go riding I won’t to go further. Love long road trips, daylight to dawn & maybe a little beyond too, that just what I do. Also it calm the noise, I zone. Into riding that is and zone out almost everything else except my daughter and granddaughter. Oh and I’m about your ages too, 55. And been riding for 10yrs licences for 8, after my business partner and his partner both got killed in a bike accident. She survived him only for a few hours, I think of them too when I’m riding. I’m 5mths post open heart surgery too from a valve replacement that I’m lucky to have survived, there’s a lot of noise to block out. Thank you to you and Alice for sharing. I’ve subscribed and will do a bit of a binge of your earlier vlogs. 🙏 & thank you again.

[@DrTree-md7ud]

As a newish female rider, I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing!

[@BlackThor15]

What an awesome video Dan!! And well done you Alice!! you're both truly inspiring, thanks for sharing your story! 👍👍

[@WanieB]

Great video thank you for taking the time to make it. Loved Alice, I can relate to her. I’m just a tad older and enjoying riding to calm the brain.

[@NightBL00D_]

This channel… I can’t stop watching the videos. Dan is it? My boy BugMoto… you WILL live your dream of traveling west coast to east coast. Find support on KZbin for places to crash along the way, maybe record short rides with the community you’ve created and have more interviews! Such a wonderful video. I can’t wait for my 2018 Bonnie T120 to show up here on Labor Day. Keep up with the amazing content!!! ❤

[@paulsilson2148]

Liked this , she's a rider for sure , yep like to see more like this video

[@guusderotte1206]

Nice video. It emphasises the joy of riding motorcycles alone or together very wel. Ik am 73 and I usually ride alone in Northern Europe from my home in The Netherlands. However sometimes I go out on short trips with some of my kids (2 boys and 2 girls) all motorcycle riders.

[@Robert-ty6tf]

Great video, wish i was with you! on my 1100 scrambler

[@mabsbry1318]

What a brilliant video. Thanks, from the UK.

[@BlackdogADV]

Bug, love your videos! I’m a KZbinr in The Dalles and I’m always looking for another rider to interview. You got lucky finding a gal that can tell a story.

[@cadmanchannel]

Thanks! That was interesting.

[@daveo9844]

Fantastic to hear the passion for motorcycling 🍻

[@shubhromu]

Great to see fellow Triumph fanboys/girls. I have two Triumphs and I'm dreaming of the 1200X already.... Keep riding and keep safe!

[@Stormrider1200x]

GET IT! The 1200X is such a great ride! It will really love you back!

[@ScramblerofGhent]

I concur! ❤ ​@@Stormrider1200x

[@johnlounsbury6191]

as a triumph rider i love this video, I'm a 1050 tiger owner that's been ridden across the the USA 4 tines Im ready for a scrambler

[@shelbykenoyer290]

OMG! Wonderful video Bug, you and Alice speak to me! I live in Vancouver and I am 71. I hurt my back in 2001 and live with back pain. However, when I ride my Z400, I don't feel the pain. Motorcycling for me is my prozac. Because of you, I rode on Sauvie's Island for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was a magical place to ride. Thank you for introducing Alice to us, the motorcycle community, and please do more of this series. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, insights, and your love of motorcycling. I always look forward to your next video. Ride safely!

[@Stormrider1200x]

I'm so glad it doesn't hurt your back! Yes riding saves my life.

[@BugMotoChannel]

Next time you're on Sauvie we should meet up! I'll take any excuse to ride that beautiful place.

[@AltitudeRider]

You’re getting very good at this video thing! Love the new concept! She’s a cool one!

[@05gt99]

Great chat and great setting for the video . Safe riding.

[@bran-damme78]

I know Alice, great storytelling

[@Stormrider1200x]

hi friend!

[@alvinvalencia7785]

I love the channel, nice stories! I grew up driving 84 RX7 and later on bought a 93 RX7 (still have it).I’ve always love Triumphs and I’m going onto my 5th with a good possibility a 900 Scrambler.

[@williammahaffy4642]

Bug... what a great convo! Your content is fantastic and you have developed a unique style. Just awesome. How you found such an attractive, accomplished new technical rider on a 1200 Triumph carrying Kriega luggage who practices the craft is like finding a Unicorn at the end of the rainbow. Perhaps it's Alice from Wonderland... I gotta get to the PAC NW!!

[@Me4ok]

Hey, it's always nice to see and hear so different angles of what passions us about motorcycling. I'm 38y newbie rider, purchased 125cc Yamaha YBR a month ago. I know long way ahead of me learning, practising, etc. - and that's the fun of it. Thank you for sharing such a stories in a so native way ... And on the question - as one of the other viewers has written - keep them coming ;). As you can imagine +1 subs ;) ... Best regards ;)

[@ruahinesrider]

I like the upright riding position too on the Speedtwin especially the 900.I twisted my spine at 18 & then broke back & ankle hitting gravel that had been dumped by a farm vehicle around a bend on a crest. I can only ride upright riding position bikes now.I had a Trident 660 which was very comfy & now on a 900 Speedtwin & found both bikes comfortable to ride.I take a rest every 60-90mins to prevent pain have a stretch but do find the Speedtwin comfortable to ride.

[@NoFrictionZone]

Awesome, as a new passionate rider myself (4 years)this was so much fun. Thanks Bug, outdoing yourself as usual. 🤙

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thank you!

[@ricklewis9564]

Best video series on KZbin!

[@BugMotoChannel]

Aw thanks!

[@TJ_Rider]

Loving your videos Bug. More rider interviews = nice :)

[@BugzyMoto]

wow I love her!!

[@Aaron_Ada]

My story mirrors hers so well. Awesome interview.

[@triumphthunderbird1]

Everything about that was wonderful! The Triumph’s, the ride, the riders and most of all, the content! Nice to meet Alice too! Thanks man!

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thank you!

[@foxglove8836]

So pleased i found your VL's. Love listening to you, Nice to hear from another female rider 🙂 I have a 883 Harley ( My Baby ) lol. With a few others for good measure. 🙂 Take care.

[@ScooterintheSticks]

What a great conversation. Thanks for sharing it. Always nice to hear how riding affects a rider's life. Regarding the end of riding and what vehicle I'll want to replace my scooters and motorcycles.... I'm already thinking about that.

[@BugMotoChannel]

I wanna come do one with you one of these days!

[@ScooterintheSticks]

@@BugMotoChannel Would I have to shave my head? I'll be posting a video tomorrow morning. You'll see how out of control things are!

[@MichauxJHyatt]

New rider here, and I've been following your channel for a different and much needed perspective of motorbike riding. I absolutely love this and would be interested in seeing other interviews in the future. Also, I'd love a great riding buddy some day. I'm not too keen on groups all the time unless they're smaller

[@eddiearrabito7904]

I just turned 50 this year. Been riding for 10 years, but only out about 10k miles on my naked bike. Just watched a couple clips. Seems like a good channel. Thanks for the content!

[@mikev9287]

Another amazing vid. You struck gold with friends like Alice.

[@AivarsMeijers]

Nice one! 48 here, I just got my motorcycle license and rode rented bikes for the first summer. Looking forward to convincing my wife that 1200 X will not kill me and get one for the next season.

[@BugMotoChannel]

Riding rented bikes after getting your license is a great idea! Nice way to try out a bunch of different things before you commit.

[@chuckkelley5894]

easier to ask for forgiveness...

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Wow! that's some Jump from a low-slung cruiser to a tall Scrambler. Impressive!

[@afoolandhismoneychannel]

Come on up here to Vancouver Island... enjoy some roads in Canada's Pacific Southwest. 😎🤙

[@BugMotoChannel]

I'm hoping to do that very soon.

[@TheQuantumTraveller]

More stories! I love your short stories man. I feel like I'm there, with you.

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

This is a great video. I have been riding a long time. This brings it all back to me and reminds me how special it is. If it has wheels I am drawn to it. Glad to hear from others who echo many of my thoughts and feelings.

[@suvrajyoti18]

What a wonderful video. Your voice has a calming effect. i myself ride a Street twin 900.

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thanks!

[@av8erdavid143]

Great video, I really liked seeing you both talk about your experiences. I also love your cinematic camera views. I not the biggest fan of some of the distorted camera views you see on some channels. The content is great, but the fisheye thing can be distracting to me. That makes me appreciate your camera content even more. I also loved seeing the 1200 scrambler. It keeps me motivated to get the 1200 XE ;) thank you for sharing and keep up the great videos.

[@Stormrider1200x]

Bugmoto is very talented.

[@allanvillapando805]

New subscriber here sir from Philippines... Love watching your videos.. ride safe always ❤

[@Motomonk22]

Great video. You too speak the same language and I can definitely relate. I just became a triumph owner myself. I bought a 2020 Bonneville T120 diamond edition, named Annabelle. Pure pleasure to ride. Stay safe, my friend.

[@frankmccleese5092]

The passion of riding gets a pretty good grip on you.

[@NedRochford]

Give up riding? Not a chance! I am 68 and have ridden since I was 17. My wife rides a Spyder which is her third cycle ... only 11 years in the saddle ... DO NOT try to take her Spyder. Heck, I only have about 5 miles riding time on her's. Do not know when we will stop, but no time soon. Oh, car of choice would be a '68 or '69 Plymouth Road Runner with a 383 under the hood. Maybe when I too, am 85. 😊 Ned in SC

[@paulbarber4678]

I'm from Newberg and know the road. Sorry for the "loss". Glad you're OK.

[@skitchonwheels]

Great human interest story! Continue the good work!

[@allenlloyd2662]

great idea for a video series ! hi from the UK

[@Fourwedge]

Good vid Bug!

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thanks Wedge!

[@ScramblerStories]

Great video!

[@da72ma]

I got all three Triumph Scramblers, a 1200XE, a 900SS, and the 400X… seems like I got a thing for Scramblers…. started on a Yamaha TDR250, which looked like a Scrambler… missing the two stroke smell a little but I always liked the right up handlebar and sitting up straight and the utility of it… btw… that 900 Street Scrambler is the one which ends up on the back of my pickup on vacations for both my wife and I… our Swiss Army knife bike… lol

[@tommeyer6033]

Wait… you’re “about her age” and you’re talking about being an older rider? 😂. She and I have one thing in common. I started riding late, too. Got my first bike at 65. Rode that for 3 years then got this one, a DR650 in 2020. I just crossed 30k miles on it. I live in an urban area, but always head for the mountains and the unpaved forest roads there. My nav app is set for “most curvy” and I spend a lot of time directing it onto smaller and smaller roads. After 35 years of riding off road bicycles, a Dualsport just made sense. And the 46 year old woman who got me into it agreed. She was new to it, as well. Ok. Enough KZbin. Time to ride. Great interview.

[@johnharvey5338]

I met 2 old riders, one late 80 and his young mate in his 70, he said I’d will give up when he can’t physically get on the bike, when his wife died the last thing she said was keep riding as long as you can, they were both so together with balance and coordination, it was an inspiration to me and the others I was with at the cafe, so that is my outlook, keep doing what you love till you physically can’t.

[@vishalontheline]

Great story! Man, I hope she keeps up with the PT and heals fully to swim and sit on "normal" things.

[@Stormrider1200x]

@@vishalontheline I am. Everyday. Slowly but surely

[@vishalontheline]

@@Stormrider1200x That's it! Every day is the way! 🙌🙌

[@timnye718]

I have Sciatica now and then and everything bothers it except driving a car and riding a bike- both with the sport bike (tucked in and leaning over the handlebars) and on the touring bike (like sitting on a couch) I am pain free and could spend hours just being gone.... Sanctuary!

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

You keep saying click the subscribe button, but it only seems to work once for me, ha. What a great video. She reminds me of a girlfriend I had. Started her out on a Suzuki 250, she ended up on a Harley Sportster. Miss riding with her. For twisty roads If either of you get to NH you must ride the Mount Washington Auto Road. Shameless plug, I just posted that video. I say in the video I would never do it again, but it's like the Tail Of The Dragon, it calls you back. And from what Alice said in your video, you have to do it in reverse because you have to come down sometime. Although I have heard of people hiring someone to truck their bike down. I love your style of video making. Jealous actually. Glad the algorithm brought us together. Thank you.

[@BugMotoChannel]

I'd love to do Mount Washington. I'm from MA originally, and lived in NH for a bit back in my younger days. Never made it up there. Maybe one of these times I come back to visit I'll rent a bike and head on up there. Your video is beautiful. Makes me wanna go right now!

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

@@BugMotoChannel Very kind of you. Thank you. When you go, I hope you stay at Alpine Garden Campground & Winery. Tent, or cabins or pods, and wine tasting with cheese and crackers, it's a slice of heaven.

[@bmp72]

I am 52... When I get old old, I would want to keep on riding on 2 wheels. I would be (am) perfectly happy on a light weight low power 125cc scooter.

[@BugMotoChannel]

I'm doing a video soon about scooters, and how they can be a good alternative for folks who feel they might be too old for a heavier, more powerful motorcycle... I have a Vespa GTS that I love...

[@mikeshakespeare7294]

I enjoyed the video thank you. Could you include more about the bikes though?

[@surfsessions100]

Nice cuz!

[@Stormrider1200x]

I appreciate all the guidance and tips!

[@1234567marks]

Wow, I wish I’d gotten a bike as terrific as the 1200x as my second bike, I have one now but it’s my 72nd bike! 😂

[@andrewbozhozr]

The smells!! I always rave to non riders how smells are x10 stronger for what ever reason while riding.. Grass, trees, animals in fields, you can smell everything..

[@glennsteabner351]

I've owned three Triumphs, no scramblers yet... Met plenty of people like Alice, a treat for sure. I rode with a guy in his 80's, no chill and a talented rider. Don't set limitations to riding, try everything.

[@conniewaite1371]

This was good! I am 70 ,a women teying to get back into riding.my 2nd choice? An MG

[@stanleylawson9015]

Ahh this is great really enjoyed

[@guero79]

love this video mate 👏

[@josephd5715]

Liked & subscribed. ✌

[@Leonard-kd7uj]

Hi from UK been rideing since I was 16 now 68 most off my rideing now is touring doing stuff when I was working and commuting to work I said I would do when retired will not stop until I feel I'm looseing skills or our controlling government stop me but worked 45 years for this so I niver miss a chance to ride and niver niver put off ride safe

[@markschraider]

Great video ! More stories please 😀

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thank you! Will do!

[@graynurse1001]

Great video. I totally relate to the ADHD brain thing when riding. Go Alice!

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

Crazy, my back is the same. I can ride without pain, but have so many other…doesn’t matter. Nice vid. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

[@flexjay87]

You do not sound old, but you do sound wise to want to ride more, because the day will come when you cannot ride anymore. I am not there yet, but i know i am close. Its not just about age, its about health, but health deteriorates with age for most of us. Ride on, and watch out for the other guy !

[@kramnam4716]

Yeah ride your own pace. Group riding a whole different skill.

[@leeinwis]

Go ask Alice..when she's 10 ft tall..

[@jackchristodoulou197]

Try off road riding it’s even better

[@BugMotoChannel]

Hoping to spend more time off road later this summer. Just bought some engine guards...

[@Stormrider1200x]

@@jackchristodoulou197 we will!

[@inkymunster1591]

What's all this stop riding at a certain age business? Keep fit and if the biks is too big and heavy, get a smaller, lighter bike. Give up? 😖