Motorcycle Solo Travel

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Sometimes I find the greatest joy in riding solo!

[@BoDean52]

You got that right!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

i always roll solo just to man!!!!! time is fleeting !!!!

[@BoDean52]

Amen brother amen

[@kevinng8061]

I love solo too

[@BoDean52]

Clears my head

[@northbysoutheast5439]

Most of the time I ride with my better half. 😎👍

[@BoDean52]

that's good stuff, I think riding with my wife has been great for our relationship

[@davidsizemore2745]

Living at the beach would be the best. You can ride all year around in the warm sunshine.

[@BoDean52]

Totally agree!

[@bobnelson2499]

I often solo trip for weekends and really enjoy it. I pick when I stop, go, eat etc....Bob

[@BoDean52]

Love that!

[@TyFromTennessee]

I haven’t done a trip by myself yet, BUT I do plan to take a few day trips to the Cherahala Skyway and the Dragon by myself. So sorry to hear about Jessie….

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Ty and look forward in riding with you this summer

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Most of my riding is done solo. I love it because you're on your own time and do the things you want to do without having to run it by anyone.

[@BoDean52]

Exactly…..

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Love the solo rides on the back roads, very relaxing, cheers

[@BoDean52]

The best!

[@MotoMengy]

Most of my 400+ mile trips have been in groups, but I have done a lot solo too. I love riding in groups, BUT I also enjoy the complete and utter FREEDOM of long solo bike trips. If I want to change my direction, I do it. If I want to stop and look at a waterfall, I do it. No herding the group to do something different, no convincing people to turn around to go see something interesting we rode by. Solo bike trips can be invigorating, in my honest opinion. 😎

[@BoDean52]

I totally agree. I do prefer if I’m gonna do long trips, more or less three bikes, because of the reason, you said, herding makes it less enjoyable.

[@1905flyer3]

I took a 6000 mile 14 day road trip on the Indian last year. We’re not getting any younger, do it while you still can. My wife totally agreed.

[@BoDean52]

What an amazing experience that had to be Paul

[@markkitaoka8783]

Riding alone is the best.

[@BoDean52]

Amen...sometimes some music and sometimes nothing!

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I remember a trip that I took to Daytona once by myself on a Suzuki Intruder back in the 90's for Bike week. Had a hell of a time and have some great memories. Made some new friends and heard some great stories. Riding around the Gulf cost to Destin then to Fort Walton Beach where my uncle lived. I'll always have that memory. I'm 69 now and I am planning another ride to Orange beach this summer.

[@BoDean52]

That sounds amazing and I went to Daytona a few years ago with the wife but could easily see doing it by myself too!

[@dabishop9060]

👍.. It"s Also Most Friends Not Retired..But You Do Meet Good People On The Road Too. Plus Side when friends call you can go . Whatever Your Going To Do It There"s only So Many Tomorrows.

[@BoDean52]

Well said!

[@HDVIBE]

I've not yet taken a trip alone yet. I've often thought about doing so. I may plan it do it one day. I'd love to ride Route 66 and maybe alone when I can get the time off work. Ride safe and enjoy. 👍👊✌️

[@BoDean52]

Totally agree and I need to watch some videos on route 66. So many people talk about it.

[@mbeck9680]

My wife doesn't ride and has no interest in motorcycles, however, she encourages me to enjoy my passion. I have taken multiple trips by myself. I have ridden and camped the Blue Ridge Parkway end to end. I have made a few one and two night moto-camping trips to sections of the Parkway. This spring I intend on doing the Natchez Trace Parkway from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN. I also intend on making a trip to the Badlands in SD, just not during Sturgis week. I am retired, so that helps. I too wanted to go hide in the mountains but as we got closer to retirement my wife's health issues dictated that we needed to stay close to doctors and medical facilities. I encourage folks to take advantage of your time NOW and not put off until "someday" when you retire because you never know what "someday" holds for you. Great content!

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate that Mike and sounds like your wife is a keeper. I want to do the Blue Ridge Parkway this year for sure.

[@johngilbert1047]

I haven’t done a solo overnighter, yet. I’ve been on a few overnight trips with others, with more planned this year. I was set to do a weekend trip solo, but a good friend joined me. I’m glad he did…we had a great time. I’m finding that the older I get, the better I can relate to Clint Eastwood’s character in Gran Torino. I used to be a people person, but people ruined it for me.

[@BoDean52]

Lol dang people

[@freddie_ray1498]

Bo, I found the perfect riding companion, leave when I want, stop when I want, take the route that I want, That person is ME!!!

[@BoDean52]

Totally get what you’re saying Freddie!

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

Wow that's really cool and awesome Riding vidz my friend. Just always remember pray before you Ride. RIDE SAFE ALWAYS brother 🙏☝️😊💯❤️

[@BoDean52]

Thank you, I will

[@PinksAdventures]

Haven't taken a long solo trip yet...but more then welling to at some point!...great video...thanks for sharing!...stay safe out there!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@BoDean52]

A trip to Michigan would be nice for you :)

[@jdreyno1958]

Solo or small groups is my preference. Stay safe.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Jim and I am the same way, enjoy the ride

[@kerrymcclure7503]

I have never done an overnighter by myself. I have ridden 500 miles in a day by myself but still back home by dark. Have taken many day trips with my wife. We have taken three and four day trips with me and my wife. We have taken weeklong trips with four other couples. It all has its place. I love it all. Ride safe.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Kerrie and I totally agree with you, give it all to me

[@user-bl8bn4kb8m]

Always!!

[@BoDean52]

Helps the soul

[@tennwingman3350]

Thanks for the video BoDean. Yes I have taken solo motorcycle trips and I love it. Its just me, the bike and the road. I get to run through all my thoughts and just think. I love to see the sunrise and the sunsets. I love the friends and groups but there are times I just want to be on the road by myself. About the retirement , you know we moved from the hustle of Nashville to SE Ga. The nearest town is 8 miles and nothing there. Our shopping is 35 miles away and we are really ok with that. Now I am a Southern Country Gentleman, well maybe Southern and Country but we reserve the Gentleman part for future judgement. LOL Be safe, have fun.

[@BoDean52]

Well, Mr. gentlemen, I am jealous. Only a few more years till I can shut it down. I’m working on the wife already on the big move.

[@markfrank2454]

Thanks for the video I have do the solo over night ride I went from Peoria IL up to Winona MI to the Midwest Motorcycle Rally and it was great no body to deal with I could explore the area as I wanted. I had did the rally with a buddy a few years ago and it was great time also. For me I like to travel alone, with my job I am by myself all day. As far as people and age I am going on 65 as long as I am around like minded people, bike people it’s great other than that not so much anymore. Your barber is why you need to live every day to it’s fullest you just don’t know what’s in the future. As you age the pain of loosing friends and family gets closer to you every time you go to say goodbye to loved one life is a gift you are to do as much as you can.

[@BoDean52]

Is that Rally still alive, have not heard about it? I want to do a few rallies this year with 2-3 buddies and enjoy the ride and like you said, like minded people.

[@marks146]

I've ridden across the country 3 times so far, sole. That way you can stop and go when you want and stay where you want without compromise. Also, you end up meeting more people when you're by yourself.

[@BoDean52]

Those had to be amazing trips and tons of stories in there

[@s.gossett5966]

I don't normally travel with other folks. My wife has come along a handful of times, but she isn't into riding like I am, and the few folks I do ride with are a few states away. I consider it a mental reset. Time with my thoughts to get my head straight and come back to life refreshed. I have gone to visit family, a few ironbutts, and even done trips just to say I've been somewhere. Every time I end up appreciating the fact I got to choose the adventure my way. I have never regretted taking a solo trip, actually I look forward to them.

[@BoDean52]

I totally get that cleans the head, cleans the soul

[@ScottSpencer716]

Love doing long rides solo. can go at my own pace and not worrying about the other person's ability too travel at my speed or length between stops or even the distance to travel in one day. I did a 750 mile trip from buffalo NY to sweetwater TN in one day, 13 hour ride. other friends of mine would have made it a two day trip, but i just wanted to get there in a day and then just chillout

[@BoDean52]

Agree on riding your own pace and you had a good day riding there, nice!

[@Motoramblings]

1:59 you are not alone, I have less and less patience for people as I get older!

[@BoDean52]

We can just be grumpy nowadays

[@jeffwilliams716]

Great Topic! *new sub*

[@BoDean52]

Welcome to the crazy Jeff, getting to get your new bike out much? Enjoy the ride

[@jeffwilliams716]

@@BoDean52 Thanks for the welcome. I am in Buffalo, NY. I bought this bike a month after Sturgis. I got busy at work and it took me forever to edit all the footage from all 9 days. So, I just finished all my Sturgis videos and it worked out that I have content for the winter months because I'm so far behind. 🤣😂. My last ride was October 21,2022.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Yep, 99% of my riding is with me, myself and I 😁

[@BoDean52]

Weird group of 3 :)

[@MarkSmith-nr6ic]

solo to Teton National Park & Yellowstone…mid August 2018…and back to Kentucky. mostly back roads, great road trip at age 65👍😎

[@BoDean52]

That sounds amazing and the wife and I have been talking about going to Yellowstone, worth it?

[@MarkSmith-nr6ic]

absolutely worth it…I always went after the Sturgis rally, but 2018 I went as the rally ended…us highways from ky to mo, kansas, southern colorado, up through denver, cheyenne to lander wy. through wind river range into Tetons, camped at colter bay. then yellowstone back across wyoming to Cody, Sheridan. US 36 East across the plains, working back to central kentucky. take your time, stay off the super slabs. start early stop early…atgatt😎

[@just_another_Joe]

My favorite is riding two-up with my wife. We always have a great time, especially multi-day trips. And we typically blah blah blah the entire time. Next preference is riding truly solo. I listen to music and enjoy the ride and the scenery. That’s where I find my Zen moments these days. I’ll very occasionally ride with others, but that’s a quite distant third preference.

[@BoDean52]

I totally get that, and when we got communication devices and started riding more together, it was great for our relationship

[@mikebodine4164]

I have ridden by my self on several over night rides by myself. I like it but also like to ride with other people.

[@BoDean52]

Good combination to me

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

We moved out to 14 acres and love the solitude, But we are close enough to stores, the beach and civilization if we need it. I would love to live close to the mountains to ride more. Love solo trips.

[@BoDean52]

That sounds nice, we talk about that much land often. How is my guest room coming?

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

@@BoDean52 always open and ready.

[@BibleBikerChurch]

Hello new friends... Pastor Fred here in Rockwood TN. Stumbled across your video today/ Nice RG.. I have am 05 RG Trike (yes I'm old and disabled but still ride!!!!). I understand your wanting to ride "alone". I am still looking forward to living "alone". I care for my 97 yr old mother with dementia so I don't get to ride nearly enough.... Enjoyed the ride, thank you!

[@BoDean52]

Welcome Pastor and glad to have you! Glad you can still ride and I am sure that is hard with your mother. Prayers for you and her!

[@micahruddell74]

I took a 400 mile, one way, overnight trip last May to take an advanced motorcycle class. I enjoyed my alone time.

[@BoDean52]

Was the class worth it? I need to do that too

[@micahruddell74]

@@BoDean52 yes, it was. I recommend an advanced riding class to anyone that is open to improving their riding skills. My riding improved. Most importantly I learned why my skills weren’t improving on my own. I am way more confident at slow speeds which has made riding more enjoyable for me. I’m still not at the level I want to be but I am continuing to work and improve.

[@markmeldrum6513]

However I like riding with 1 or 2 as well. Always fun either way.

[@BoDean52]

A good mix I think always helps to Mark

[@rickiekm]

I've taken a solo trip to Colorado for an event that was going on there, and also went down to Florida for bike week. Usually I ride with my wife, but due to life things, she wasn't able to join me. Some times you just have to go by yourself.

[@BoDean52]

Sounds great!

[@CaledoniaKeys]

I have been doing multi day camping trips the last few years (3-4 days). Admittedly I prefer to ride with a buddy but I have gone alone as well. The riding is easier on your own since you everything is on your own time, but the stops are better when you have a friend or partner to share the experience. Ride on!

[@BoDean52]

I totally agree with you. Some of my best trips have been with just myself into buddies, but then there’s a long trips makes me feel more connected to the bike if that makes sense. Enjoy the ride.

[@roadkingrider6532]

The wife and I do separate trips quite regularly.

[@BoDean52]

Fortunately, I am pretty lucky that my wife is good with the buddy motorcycle trips

[@samchisolm8713]

Yep.

[@BoDean52]

👍

[@Foodofthesoul]

Lol I recognize that town. Just bought a road glide limited. I am a service plumber out of howell so I work that area daily.

[@BoDean52]

You are right and congrats on the bike! Keep in touch and ride safe

[@Foodofthesoul]

@BoDean 52 switching over from a nightrod special, I am still adjusting. I enjoyed your opinion of what you thought could wait and what you liked. I agree that suspension does already seem pretty good. And the handle bars felt very low. But I'm a 6' guy who had 12 inch apes on my vrod.

[@bobilly213]

Mostly ride solo but will join a charitable ride from time to time. Longest solo - New Hampshire to North Carolina because my daughter in cosmetology school needed to get a minimum number of haircuts in before she graduated, 6 days total. Plus a good haircut

[@BoDean52]

That sounds like an awesome and needed trip

[@bobthomson3748]

Do it, I take a week long solo trip every year almost always jncludes some days in the UP the great lakes states are a great place to get away from the real world do not wait this is a great year to try something new

[@BoDean52]

You are totally right and just by editing this video it’s got my brain going full tilt. I’m taking that ride.

[@adamash8150]

I took A trip from St. Paul,MN to to Spokane,WA several years ago solo. Don’t feel bad, I like people less and less everyday.

[@BoDean52]

that had to be a great trip Adam!

[@quickshoe6]

If I could, I'd love to live outside of Gatlinburg Tennessee somewhere. Currently living in upstate NY. Winter sucks here.

[@BoDean52]

Same way here, Ray, the weather is unbelievable. That area of Tennessee is beautiful.

[@BigBert]

A solo adventure would be very cool Bob. Very sad about Jessy mate

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Bert, appreciate you

[@MinnowMoto]

Most of my trips are solo. At least start out that way unless I meet other riders along the way or at the destination. I do some rides with my Hog Chapter. Daily rides. Nothing overnight. Good topic. Hope you are staying warm in MI.

[@BoDean52]

I have not rode in a chapter ride in a while, some of them are not too bad. Today is the coldest day of the year -1°, help.

[@erniemorgan471]

I’ve done a couple of long rides by myself. One was from Baltimore to Tennessee of about 750 miles but that mainly was to get my bike back home for the winter when I was stationed in Baltimore. So that trip was mainly just hauling butt and nothing pleasurable about it except that I was on my bike. Another was a trip from Tennessee to East Texas of about a 650 mile ride to see an old buddy for a couple of days. My most pleasurable rides are with old Army buddies when we are doing a 4-5 day ride then kicking back at night to have a couple or three cold adult beverages and try to outlie each other about our time together in the Army. Sorry to hear about your barber. It’s damned hard not only to find someone who cuts your hair exactly the way you want it but does so at a great price. Ride safe!

[@BoDean52]

Thank you for your service first. I have been thinking about a KY/TN ride this summer because I love the roads out there. Enjoy the ride!

[@porkchop829]

Do it! I ride locally and on long trips with a great friend and have for years. In the past few years I’ve been taking one trip a year by myself and have decided it is relaxing and self satisfying. By long trips I mean at least 1500 miles or more. Once you try it you’ll do it regularly. Take into account I’m a 72 year old curmudgeon before you take my advice!😀

[@BoDean52]

😂 regardless, I think your advice is pretty good

[@NVARider]

Most of my rides are alone and I do enjoy that time. I also enjoy the rides with my wife. We are hoping to get some trips in this summer. Sorry to hear about Jessie. Sucks. Ya just never know when. Be well.

[@BoDean52]

You are right you never know when so we just need a ride as much as possible, right

[@Doug_Morgan]

I enjoy solo rides and more than half of my miles are solo rides. (the older you get the more other people seem to get on your nerves) On longer 10-14 day road trips it is nicer to ride with a buddy. It seems to be generally safer having someone with you and nice if you have a breakdown. On one of our trips my friend blew the rear tire on his Heritage out in the middle of nowhere. None of the dealerships could come get the bike. I ended up looking on my cell and found a U-haul dealer outside a little farm town about 40 miles away. I rode my bike there and picked up a 1 ton cube van. Drove back and loaded my buddy's bike, drove 125 miles to drop him and his bike at a dealership that would change the tire and tube right away. Then I drove all the way back to the U-haul to drop off the truck, pick up my bike and then rode to a agreed meeting point where we could continue on our trip. Ended up being a rather long and expensive day..

[@BoDean52]

That’s friendship right there, Doug!

[@Motoramblings]

8:18 one of the biggest reasons I’m retiring in a couple of weeks is because the tic tock of my life seems to be a bit louder… I have a health issue, and though it’s not a big deal to live with right now, I don’t know when my quality of life will start to suffer. I am going to start doing all the things you talked about in this video sooner, rather than later, because you just never know when “too late” happens. Great story about Jesse, it’s a life lesson even us old dudes can learn from….

[@BoDean52]

I am working towards getting that retirement to come very quickly as well, my friend. Hoping you have a few decades left of riding.

[@2wheeledrocket92]

Me and my wife take 2 vacations a year. 1 vacation is decided by both and that’s the one we go together on. The other vacation we take separately. She goes her way and I go my way. They may or may not be on motorcycles. 2 years ago she went to Colorado on her CanAm Spyder and I went to key west. By the way we are in ohio. Well over 3000 miles. We loved it. We always have fun together but we also believe we need time away from each other. We have been doing this for over 6 years now. Our biggest rule on separate vacations….There are no rules as long as it doesn’t interfere with the others vacation.

[@BoDean52]

That’s pretty good idea. I’m gonna have to talk to the wife about that one tonight for sure, thanks for sharing.

[@Ucmpigs]

Sorry about Jesse…life is all about the “Dash” on your headstone. I ride 98% of the time solo. I’ve ridden with friends but, on trips especially long trips I prefer solo. My longest was Sturgis 2018. VA Beach to Sturgis. Well over 2k miles one way. 10 days gone. Rode as fast or slow as I wanted, stopped when I wanted…trip of a lifetime. Camped the whole time. It was long before I became motovlogger but, I did record a lot. One day I’m gonna tell the story. It’s a good one.

[@BoDean52]

I would love to hear that story in video, I really need to get to Sturgis

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

I have to concur, almost all of my riding is solo. I do occasionally enjoy a small group of like minded friends to ride with. A really good topic to kick around on a winter's day! Eric

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Eric and it feels like winter is here to stay, I need to move 😂

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

Solo is 90% of my riding mostly because of my schedule. Agronomy facility so spring and fall I put in a lot of hours. So when I ride it’s more of a spur of the moment thing. Haven’t done an overnight run yet but it’s coming. Looks like retirement time while I still can enjoy life. Probably my last busy season and a buddy has been wanting me to do a camping run. To the U.P. actually. So we’ll see. Good video.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks in the wife and I are talking about a trip up north now

[@DowntheroadJoe]

I take a lone motorcycle trip every year. It is typically a 2 week trip. That way I can do what I want and eat where I want. If I don’t feel Like riding that day, I call the front desk and extend my stay. I know it sounds selfish but it is a good time to recharge the battery.

[@BoDean52]

Actually, Joe, that doesn’t sound selfish that sounds fantastic!

[@Roadglide911]

I want to go out to Mount Rushmore before I croak. Looks like Sturgis is off the table this year. My surgery has a 6-8 week recovery and I doubt I’ll be in shape for that kind of ride. I’m not old per se’ but not getting any younger so I’ve gotta do everything I can before the Reaper comes for a visit. 😅

[@BoDean52]

Good luck on the surgery and I want to get out there as well but not necessarily during the rally time

[@thomasbrown3301]

If I'm not going to a rally or prior commitment that's what I do several times a month during the riding season. I take 3-4 days, pick a direction and just ride that somewhat direction for 2 days then turn back and return by different route. Generally I call it Harley hopping....stop at any dealer that I may be riding near. They don't build the bikes to look at Bob, ya gotta ride 'em. Only get 1 shot at life, I wanna see as much as I can.

[@BoDean52]

I like it and I agree bikes are here to ride

[@Motoramblings]

1:01 I’m about to retire, and I live in the mountains, and not going anywhere!

[@BoDean52]

Hows my guest room looking?

[@Motoramblings]

@@BoDean52 very primitive at the moment!!!

[@richardpace2484]

I do most of my riding with a buddy, We are pretty far apart age wise, I am 38, he is 63. We have known each other since I was born, and we are very much alike in what we choose, how we ride, how we like to travel. Its been a great thing for me to get to have him around, learn from his experiences and split costs when possible. I have only been riding since 2012. My first longer trip was in 2014 by myself from Western Iowa to Columbus, OH. I have a few times since then taken off on my own, and its very relaxing and a little easier to maneuver things if needed. I have a few years (hopefully many) of riding with a person that is basically an older me. I try to take advantage of those trips when possible. My girlfriend is not into taking trips, at least yet, so If I do go off without my buddy, its solo.

[@BoDean52]

It’s great to have a nice riding buddy like that and isn’t it funny how age really doesn’t matter especially when you’re talking about motorcycles. Hope you get many many more of those and enjoy the ride.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

When you retire, you want to be near medical facilities! I left 22 acres with no neighbors to a 100x75’ lot with neighbors everywhere! The Harley is my escape!!!I want to go visit my mom and brother this year solo. It would be about 1,100 miles round trip. Ever since I found out how much my wife pays for hair cuts, I’ve always paid $20 with tip for a haircut.

[@BoDean52]

Nails and hair cut for the ladies, I just don’t ask

[@davidbealing454]

Can’t beat riding at your own pace to your own agenda, yeah I’ve done it many a time but then I’m at that age where I’m content with my own company although I do enjoy taking the significant other along on the odd occasion 😉

[@BoDean52]

We are very similar there for sure. I look forward to spring happening soon.

[@ohioridercinci2495]

Planning on a few this year. would like to go round lake mich, also longer rides to ark and fla. Just retired. Considering upgrading (newer) bike in summer. Currently have a 03 ultra classic, 80K. looking at road king vs heritage. Maybe we will cross on the road!

[@BoDean52]

That would be great. There is some good riding in Michigan and Ohio.

[@sandmanrides4318]

My wife does not like to ride. Most of my riding is solo, but occasionally, I ride with others. My longest solo ride was 700 miles from NC to FL.

[@BoDean52]

700 miles is a good run!

[@BD_Rider]

I was sent over here by your agent. 🙂 I've been a few solo long distant motorcycle rides. I enjoy them very much. However, when I see something nice or beautiful on the trip, I would wish my wife wife was with to share it with. Sorry about Jesse. So sad.

[@BoDean52]

I get that ride by yourself is cool, but sometimes there’s nothing like having your bride on the bike with you

[@detroitculture.]

I only ride solo….. everywhereeeeeeeeee

[@BoDean52]

Nothing wrong with that for sure!

[@chadf.3075]

Really enjoy riding with a good group of guys. But during the pandemic, I took a 2,000 mile ride solo. It was amazing! Highly recommend taking that solo trip.

[@BoDean52]

That trip had to be awesome, I need to do the same

[@georgeknox]

Turn that bucket list to a fuck it list my friend.

[@BoDean52]

LIKE it....older I get the more I think that way too

[@georgeknox]

@@BoDean52 8 years ago my best friend took a 10-day trip from South FL to Las Vegas. Slept in the dirt all but one day. We all have things we want to do. AKA "Bucket List" after that trip I was like "Fuck It List" everything I can. We drove a 1967 Chevell Super Sport. It changed my life, sense then I have yet to stop knocking things off my FIL. Good luck my friend. Get out and go.

[@Petesmotoadventure]

I don’t think it’s we don’t like people. We just like being near people we like. We are looking for acreage out of town. I do like it when Wendy goes with me. If I was riding the Goldwing she would go with me to Alaska, then fly home. I enjoying doing 3-4 day trips solo. I ride hard and that’s all I do. Ride. I am some one that at night I can walk into the local saloon after I put the horse up sit at the bar eat some food order a beer and talk to who ever is sitting there. I know would be the same. Nothing more freeing than picking a direction and just going and stopping when you want.

[@BoDean52]

take 2-3 best friends over 100 friends any day

[@rockyj2769]

My wife rides her own Ryker and it's probably faster then my Spyder so I couldn't get away by myself! But that's ok.

[@BoDean52]

I have seen a few of those Rykers, and they look like they tear up the road. I bet they are a ton of fun.

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Perfectly normal to not like people when you get older after all you've been dealing with them for years. The type of trips your talking about I do all the time it's great. No people. I'm getting that new bike itch again that comes around every couple years. I'm thinking about something a little more exciting than my ultra like the big boy sport touring kawasaki concourse 14. Oh well what are you going to do. Take care

[@BoDean52]

That would be a nice addition for sure, and I’m definitely gonna find a way to make some of those rides this year

[@MotoByChance]

It’s not that we like people less. It’s that we don’t tolerate stupidity, selfishness, or drama. Or maybe that is just me. Are you sure we are not siblings? As much as I love people, the trip I am planning to take cross country… I’m planning to go solo for just these reasons. Did that in the US and loved the experience. I connected with people along the way, but having solo miles was amazing too. Know what is important and embrace it. Question… when this aired and you Bride heard you say ‘yes King’… did you have to duck?

[@BoDean52]

We are siblings, kind of scary at times. I did not announce this video to the wife, she is too busy, preparing the Kings meal anyway. 🤷‍♂️

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Almost all riding trips solo so far, no planning needed no big deal.

[@BoDean52]

I need more of those!

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 I enjoy Riding Solo, however when I do it; I tend to ride direct from “Point A, to Point B”; no deviations. However, when riding “2 up”, my wife and I tent to “wander” on our way to “Point A, to Point B”. 😂👍 Either way, as long as your riding; thats all that matters. 👍💯 If you’re heading East, stop by my cabin. We’ll put you up, and do some riding. 👍

[@BoDean52]

That sounds like a fantastic idea. I heard one of those floors by the way.

[@genekelley7579]

@@BoDean52 Im looking forward to seeing your new floor 👍. My invite for you to visit was genuine. 💯 You and your wife have an “open invitation” here. We can do many fun things in our area. •Motorcycle Rides •Boating and Jet Skiing •All the shooting sports. •Hunting and Fishing (Huge Strippers) •Fine Dining and Relaxing. Take me up on it. 😀👍

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate that and may just do it. Thanks brother

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

Like 95% of my riding is solo. I really don't mind it. This year might change though, I got a lot group rides going on, we'll see how it goes.

[@BoDean52]

I do like 3 friend rides more than group ones but like you, mostly alone.

[@BoDean52]

A mix of both can be good

[@davidsizemore2745]

I would rather take my wife or ride with a buddy than go solo. Solo would be boring to me. I would much rather experience it with someone.

[@BoDean52]

I understand that Dave and I think I’d like a combination of both

[@donaldroy6543]

I ride solo a lot because I am retired, my riding friends are not and I like long haul riding.

[@BoDean52]

You sound like a good riding partner Don!

[@PMCraig]

I’ve taken many solo motorcycle trips over the years. Most of the time it was because I couldn’t find anyone who had the desire and/or vacation time to go with me. My wife enjoys day trips but not so much overnighters or longer trips. So it was either stay home or go solo. I enjoyed most of my solo trips though sometimes they got a bit lonely. On the flip side though, I’ve been on trips with other guys and ended up wishing I was solo! I almost always camp on my solo motorcycle trips and I think that helps as sitting by a campfire with an adult beverage and a cigar is far more enjoyable, for me, than sitting alone in a hotel room.

[@BoDean52]

Totally get that Craig and being able to find those two or three fellow riders that you really connect with and ride similar with always helps your options. Hope spring comes quickly for all of us.

[@jeffborough4762]

For the last 2 year or so I've been mulling this very thing. I too talked to my wife about a solo ride to the U.P. She is very supportive of my riding. ( I'm from Pinckney. Right in Hell Mi.) I have wanted to do this for many years and I think this summer is the year. I think Tahquamenon Falls will be the goal. I can't wait. I think every rider should go on at least one solo ride that is more then just a single day.

[@BoDean52]

Totally agree Jeff and the UP is something we’ve been talking about doing as well. You and I live very very close, maybe we can get a spring ride in or two

[@Motoramblings]

5:23 a couple of summers ago I went on a solo camping trip, went to places I’ve never been. It was AWESOME!!!! So relaxing…..

[@BoDean52]

I think I remember seeing that and I’m just not sure I am the right guy for camping unless it says Hilton on it 😂

[@Motoramblings]

@@BoDean52 😂😂

[@fredselvig8020]

90% of my riding is solo and trips of 1000 miles or more in 2 days most of the time

[@BoDean52]

Sounds like good riding there!

[@Motoramblings]

3:05 I want to do both. A really long solo trip, and I’d like to some traveling with others. I went to visit Mom, 700 miles by myself, I really enjoyed that!!

[@BoDean52]

That is a very worthwhile trip

[@marvin-the-martian5194]

Quoting an old Peanuts comic strip: "I love mankind; it's people I can't stand!" I usually ride alone. For some reason, when I ride in groups (small with friends), I get nominated to lead. I have this strange power to turn a nice day into more or less disaster, and then have to listen to all the bitching. If you have time sensitive plans after the ride, hahaha, not happening! Yet, next time I get nominated to lead again. Their excuse, when I lead it's never boring.

[@BoDean52]

What a group of friends you have there ha ha. Sometimes it’s good to be a follower.

[@KPBC0602]

BoDean, thanks for sharing your story about Jesse and how that made you think. We will all one day die. It's good to keep that in mind and ask ourselves, "What will happen to me--then?"

[@BoDean52]

That is for sure and that story just kind of came to me while I was sitting at that light but I always think about it when I ride by that little barbershop

[@nhmoosemtn6687]

👍🇺🇸⚓

[@BoDean52]

thanks man, snowed in still?

[@nhmoosemtn6687]

@@BoDean52 yes and gonna get cold this week. Come on April...

[@breadbasket37]

Do they know why Jesse died? That seems to be happening a lot lately.

[@BoDean52]

Nobody really said and I didn't want to push. Still sad regardless

[@monkeybutt9944]

Yes ! I rode the shadow of the Rockies trail from New Mexico to Wyoming through Colorado all off road solo ! Best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I got to know myself. It was about 10 days … I will tell you this, by the end I was bugging. But it was amazing. Do it

[@BoDean52]

That sounds like an amazing trip and 10 days gives you a lot of flexibility. You have me thinking

[@markmeldrum6513]

Yep.

[@BoDean52]

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