Part 3 - Birdsville Track - Two Big Crashes

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

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[@JamieBroughton70]

Wow, I wish both guys a full, speedy recovery bones heal memories are for every so are the mate's you made unfortunately so are the aches and pains.but we keep doing it. Adventure has a new meaning after watching this, but I still throw a leg over my Africa twin every day. I think it's called living. It's an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@greglipschitz]

Great work Vern. As riders, we band together to get the job done. It's what makes riding with great likeminded people reassuring. $500 bucks donated to RFDS. Without them, there would be two less motorcyclists tonight.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Absolutely mate, beautiful work with the donation!!

[@aussiebikeorhike7247]

What a trip we had. You captured it well. Happy we were able to assist the boys at the accident site with our emergency protocols.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Amazing life long memories!

[@nerdymoto4353]

I love the long open rides of the outback. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I can’t ride those types of roads at those speeds (~100km/h +) with an acceptable safety margin. For me, the comfortable speed is in the 80-90 range. If I go any faster, I simply do not have time to react to even the slightest obstacle - be it a pot hole, and baked mud pit, or a ridge of crust on the surface. Just because the last 1000km of road have been great, doesn’t mean that the next 5m isn’t terrible. And at high speed, unpredictability can be fatal. An old biker once told me - there are very few problems in outback riding that can’t be solved by slowing down. I hope the guys who were injured heal and get back on their bikes - there is plenty of more desert out there to explore.

[@ladytradiej8027]

I'm so glad they're OK.😮

[@omarcharide174]

Amazing video. Full respect for the riders sharing the story and a thanks to all that helped.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks, mate, and yes, it's absolutely wonderful that they shared their story.

[@AndyJay13]

Great video, full respect for stopping the video at the accident site and letting James and Jason tell their story. It’s a reminder to always be prepared because it can all go pear shaped quickly!

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

100%!

[@Chris_Z.]

RFDS do a fantastic job for outback communities and emergency services. I regularly donate to the RFDS. I encourage other ADV riders to do the same.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

They are amazing!!

[@returnrider4952]

Holy crap what a day. I would have been a more than "a little spooked" after those events and then getting to your destination at that time. Insane day.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Yep, I was a little spooked to be honest, yet, I'm still excited to do it all again!

[@petermcgill5710]

Vern, again a fantastic series showcasing this amazing country we live in. It’s got me itching to join a future ride to this inspiring part of Aus. Keep up the great work mate.

[@hughvivers4889]

Well done Vern. Great video. And well done all for staying back to ensure the safety of the guys who came off. The scuba diver had me in stitches. Glad he is ok. Again fantastic video showing how good the adv community is and what it is like to get out there.

[@mpscarter]

Incredible content once again Vern. Respectful, engaging and entertaining. You are a very talented man!

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thank you

[@BigBert]

An awesome and very raw episode. Thank you for sharing the truth of these adventures. To the injured partied I hope you recover quickly and get back to the sport you both love 😎🙏🏻

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

😍

[@jezza46]

Cracking episode. Anybody in the outback may need to call on these guys one day. Cheers

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thank you so much 😍 RFDS will surely appreciate

[@brendan18861]

Great video Vern! Jeez that's a scary update from Jason about learning to walk again... Kudos for staying on and having to do the final stint in the dark, can't have been easy after that much distance travelled.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

It was a bit freaky, to be honest, but was happy to do it seeing James looked after.

[@MotoPassport]

Vern even thou you stopped recording at the accident (complete respect btw) you still managed to tell the story impeccably and in detail, very very well done. Speedy recovery to all.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

It was so nice for them to be able to tell it in their own words as well.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Did this solo mid July this year. Was great to see it again thru your eyes.

[@gc1862de]

Loving the series

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thank you 😍

[@ThroughtheValleyADV]

Very nicely done Vern! Respectful in your story telling… also thanks for sharing and the reality of how the Garmin / PLB works!

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks mate, and yeah, it's good to understand the process.

[@AnthonyDay-ol3td]

Great video Vern. Very professionally done.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks mate

[@hachewie]

I hope Jason is OK. Very well put together mate.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks mate. He's still got some healing ahead of him but progressing really well.

[@markjames3267]

Outstanding effort guys. Well done by all.

[@bradjones1933]

Great blog glad to see the boys are ok, great support you all gave them. Things can change so quickly.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Certainly can

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Great video Vern! Tragic to see people go down during a long-planned event ride. And how good are the RFDS! We hear, "Say no to slow" bandied around, but it's some pretty terrible advice for ADV riders that want to enjoy their passion for many years to come. Cheers mate 🍻

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Absolutely mate. It is essential to find a fun but sustainable pace.

[@throttleridingadventures]

Love the outback going solo is the challenge my next outback trip is half the ride you guys covered i found sitting at 80ks to 90ks is best for fuel average and reaction time for road challanges great upload 5 chillies from me

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Yep, 80-90 is certainly my comfort zone. Feels like a good balance, and the difference in time over 100kms is about 10 mins. I'll pay 10 mins for a safe ride.

[@throttleridingadventures]

@@MotoRidesAustralia way more enjoyable

[@in2ADV]

Mate, you've done well with this series. Unfortunate about the two fellas! I wish them a speedy recovery! I was heading up there last week, solo. Had an off on Mt Hopeless Rd... Couple of cracked ribs later, had to make my way back home to Melbourne. I felt every single corrugation on the Strzelecki Track... Anyway, back at home now, watching your third episode. Stay upright 🙂

[@ladytradiej8027]

You poor thing 😮

[@ADVBrett]

I've watched this a couple of times Vern, man what a full on experience.That would rattle the most solid adventure riders, you guys did an amazing job. I'd love to know more about your Garmin Inreach SOS experience. I have to say, I'm speechless at how this day went.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

I'll make a behind-the-scenes video about that. The process was very straightforward, and it's really comforting to know you can press that button anywhere, anytime. The I reach allows you to have a message conversation which means you can use it for non-critical situations.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

The funny thing is, I look back on it and actually can't wait to do it again!

[@ADVBrett]

@@MotoRidesAustralia I bet!!! It just seems like one of the most unforgettable experiences ever!! Awesome work mate!

[@TRAVERSE_ADV]

Thats one hell of an injury list!

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

A brutal reminder that we are not invincible

[@freewayproject]

👌

[@jc7654]

Always drive to the conditions

[@EddyOtway]

Glad the guys are ok. Did a recent trip with a mate who has the GSA version of yours with a 24ltr tank, he gets good mileage my cfmoto was sitting on 6600rpm at 110k lol but I was getting 4.5ltr 100k, she likes to rev but does well 👍🏻

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Hmmm, GSA tank…hmmmm

[@RealHooksy]

I think the moral of the story is ride to the conditions.

[@hachewie]

Damn. I hope James is OK too.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

He's back at work now and looking for the next bike!

[@hachewie]

@@MotoRidesAustralia good to hear.

[@HarryYue]

Nice video and welcome to china to have this motor trip haha

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Thanks! 😃

[@Corey-pd3mi]

I don’t even do that speed on those roads in my 4WD