This Was a VERY Difficult Week of Riding: 5 Days on Dirt Bikes in Canada, Day 5

[@DorkintheRoad]

Huge thanks to Dallas and the Traction eRag crew for this opportunity. Want to come up and hang out with me in this same area while improving your off road riding skills? Check out www.tractionerag.com/xtadvdork for details on the event we're running at the end of the summer!

[@mabecka]

You really can sing! Have you been in bands growing up?

[@andrewkay5829]

Bro I can't tell you how impressed I am buy you and the way you push outside your comfort zone and put it on KZbin!

[@canuk_guy873]

Impressive that you din't die ... more so that you had the grit to stick it out. That shows the nature of adventure. 👍

[@GH-rt8ih]

This is where I learned to ride moto! Great trails, super fun with hero dirt like that!! It’s usually hot loose and dusty!

[@ilovestitch]

That epilogue really does say it all. You can accomplish anything as long as the squad's behind you. If everyone's positive and supportive and willing to help you it feels a million times easier even if it's still hard

[@cakootstra6206]

Hey Man, this was awesome!, I think getting out there and doing the thing is what counts. I am sure most of us could be fitter, and for the guys with the time to be in the best of shape, congratulations! And the rest of us will keep doing what we can!!

[@kawabungah20]

You're inspiring! We'll done, my man. You performed well. The Honda was awesome. Thank you for sharing what it looks like to slog thru roots, mud, branches, mud, repeat.

[@Adv_Lee]

Awesome job Ben you are the reason i got into dual sports keep making great videos

[@CycleGeezer]

Looks like something I would love to do. It looks fun but challenging. Thanks for the video.

[@kennethcooley3445]

Good job man. Very good to be with a bunch of riders who care to not leave a man behind. That's proper.

[@thepcguy007]

Disco night is the best. I'm still trying to figure out how to improve so I can go back and enjoy it even more next year. Who knows... maybe I'll be seeing you at the ADV clinic. Loved your videos, dude. Keep on trucking...

[@brucemonighan2925]

I noted that your use of throttle is much more agreesive in this video than if the first few videos. Obviously more comfortable over time and learning to send it rather than overthink it. Great progress. Great fun watching

[@mkramsauer]

Truly inspirational brother 👊 your like all the rest of us and your doing amazing things keep up the great work Ben

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

Great 👍🏻 video

[@dennishughes6793]

Dork the series was awesome. Have of america could probably loose a few lbs. Its cool to see u out there doing something other then the millions playing gta on their couch. Keep up the good work. Me and my friends are out there with u doing it too! U are the best and entertaining as always. I love the honesty of it

[@Crittermoto]

Riding in BC 👍🏻👊🏼💯 Great job dude!!

[@advredbikes]

Oh my goodness Ben you rode so well and you have so many skills now I am a little jealous. It takes me back to my early 20s that riding what a great experience. Looking forward to the next one thanks.

[@stevenbrowne116]

I would ride this every day. It's like heaven...

[@kevinsterner9490]

Great job Ben. There will be hundreds of keyboard warriors saying that looked easy, but none of them could do that. Keep the great content coming. One f these days we will meet at a rally

[@dewimtbmoto]

Great to see you outside your comfort zone and having a go. Attitude is a big part, for the most you were staying relaxed but when you keep telling yourself "you aren't enjoying this" then your anxiety increases you won't have a good time. I ride a lot of hard enduro and my friends and I approach it with the attitudes that it is supposed to test and challenge us. If we ride it ok, then it's too easy. We are supposed to get stuck and even fall down. That attitude allows us to have a ball even when things are pear shaped, the bike is upside down and we are utterly exhausted. Try not to be negative on yourself, you are doing something outside your comfort zone and skill level. It may not be hard for many but for you, this is hard enduro. So relax, accept it is hard, embrace the challenge and stop putting yourself down with negative thoughts. You did great. 👍👍👍

[@airadaimagery692]

I freakin been loving these videos! And I actually enjoy listening to you talk to yourself while riding! It reminds me so much of myself, and it’s just freakin hilarious. I knew you were going to say, from here on out, everything you do will be a walk in the park. That’s probably a good feeling eh? A feeling of accomplishment?

[@JCrozier1]

solid! fantastic riding. jealous.

[@Wheelsandwilds]

Hell yeah Dork! You did it!

[@garygardner9677]

Great seeing you make it to the end. Congratulations! These trails knocked your dork in the dirt a few times but you made it!!!

[@shaunefoster6694]

Great effort. You made it to the end and enjoyed it. A real learning experience. That's how you get better at riding.

[@M0T0bri]

I tried to watch this entire 5-day series but the CONSTANT complaining was a little too much. Glad that you made it through, Dork!

[@DorkintheRoad]

That's fear, my guy. I'm a verbal processor. Fortunately, there's a mute button.

[@blakejohn8374]

Well done man

[@CamOnTheKLR]

You’ve become one of my favorite channels since buying my 1st gen KLR in February. Absolutely killing it!

[@dstubby82]

2:58 All good. That'll buff out. 😁

[@BR-ADV]

Damn dude props to you for getting through it. I hear my inner monologue and frustration when you are talking to yourself through the rough stuff. I find myself wondering why I'm even out riding some days when it's all just stress and anxiety. But it's good to remember that it's a learning experience and pays off later, which is a perspective I forget to have sometimes. Thanks for putting this together.

[@spoontastico]

My man! I feel exactly the same. Inner monologue and frustration sounds just like this - but it's inspiring to know I'm not alone, and that those negative thoughts don't have to stop me!!

[@Rollin_free]

Good on you for pushing through my dude. I know what it's like to show up to a multi day ride without getting my conditioning up, it's rough haha

[@tonyjourneyman1944]

From where I sit, with a coffee and a piece of cake, this looks easy. I'm being a smartass, good couple of videos.

[@ricatiman]

Best way to get into riding shape is to ride hard every day and train at it. Fabulous trip here to my B.C. backyard. Keep up the great content!

[@JeffreysGrabItAndGrowl]

You did it!!! Awesome that you had a great time. I’m looking forward to the Dorkout and hearing about all of your adventures. 😮

[@sled9263]

Greenstone! Legendary area!

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Hi Ben I Thank you for what you do. I have done trails like this when I was in my twenties but you have just reassured me that this is not what I want to be doing at age 73 LOL I some times I think I want to do single track. So thanks for putting a stop to that crazy thought prosses. Two track will do just fine.

[@donewhiskey]

Seriously. The no options comment hit the nail on the head, for me.

[@jalex19100]

🤘🏽Rockin' it! Trails look really fun!! And tiring.

[@matthewcarter545]

WTF is that on top of the refrigerator at 12:00 or so??

[@larryhouse3776]

You should go out to some extremely hard trails on a Rokon. No one on KZbin is covering them. But they'll go anywhere. You could have done your whole ride with a foot of snow on the ground and still made it.

[@lgraff2301]

If it was easy it wouldn't be fun!

[@davidehrmann6929]

According to by best friend, this is know. As type 2 fun. Not exactly fun when your doing it, but great fun to look back on. I'm way behind you in ability, but someday I would love to try something like this. Glad to see you serviced, and in good spirits.

[@raffs_adv]

Take it from 50years ex, like I teach my lady doing tricky trails, “Don’t get into your own head” if you approach something it’s not impossible until your stuck, not before.

[@addictedtobedrock5282]

😢 poor Dork

[@MikeKirkReloaded]

If Dork can do it... I can do it!

[@metalpolishshop]

O Canada!!

[@fraserthomson305]

translate to English 😀

[@nkyryry]

Guy is a constant storm cloud of anxiety lol.

[@mitchwiebell2785]

Ben! Impressive - as usual! Q: What has prepared you most for getting through the more difficult trails? Just seat in the saddle and facing your fears or the classes you've taken?

[@DorkintheRoad]

Kind of all of it? The training helps a lot but seat time is also key.

[@GH-rt8ih]

Dude you could use some help on some basics on weight shift and lifting the front end. Those log crossings should be second nature, and that skill translates to wet roots, sudden cross ditches obstacles etc.

[@scottrussell6646]

What is the stabilizer you are using? These videos look more like video games. There's no real ride feeling. You're just floating over the trail, feeling no bumps.

[@SW737Flyer]

I know you sold your CRF450RL, but wouldn't that bike have made that ride a lot easier? A little extra grunt on the steep hills.

[@user-cv9my1jq2r]

Good job. I bet your whole ass is sore haha. I used to ride a lot of woods stuff. It will test ya. Nice job being honest. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

Just think, most people have to pay to have this much pain thrown at them!

[@danchandler8931]

Do you think it improved your ability on bigger bikes?

[@dandersonjr]

Nice series. Can you bring your own bike or do they provide them for you?

[@DorkintheRoad]

You can bring your own, but they also provide if need be.

[@dandersonjr]

@@DorkintheRoad Thanks.

[@Hunter1st]

I'd like to see you try an xr650r if you haven't. It's like the L but on steroids.

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

And you are now an honorary Canadian....practice your..." EH"....eh. Garth

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

greasy off camber stuff ... what could go wrong? You battled and won... !!!

[@randycallow3736]

Dorks next video series about cross training and diet.. how dangerous motorcycle riding can be when your fitness is not up to the task..Dork will get negative feedback from manufacturers because they are selling the burly dream of middle aged guys riding mud, mountains and single track w ease because of something Honda,KTM or Yamaha engineered magic into the bike..if you buy and want to use your dual sport correctly..get a jump rope and gym membership..Dork should get Strava data and heart rate monitor!!!

[@WheelieBad]

Being fit is a small price to pay to enjoy our favorite hobby for a long time. Met a guy riding single track at 70 years old last year, fitness much better than the average modern 30 year old. Love to see it.

[@TJ-oi5qe]

That trail system looks awesome.

[@zrx1100zz]

All my Enduro type friends are specimens in their 60's ......if you're going to do this s*** you've got to cross-train hard

[@jonwoodworker]

I don't think he really cares or understands how much easier everything would be if he was 100 lbs lighter. He will pay for that weight as he gets older.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I feel like some people really miss the point of the channel. You don't need to tell me I need to lose weight like I somehow don't know that. The WHOLE point is that you don't have to be in perfect shape or be the most skilled rider on earth to get out and have fun on a motorcycle. Should people of questionable fitness levels do multi-day rides of this difficulty? Maybe not. Is it possible? Well if I can do it, anyone can.

[@cac2244]

You look like you could have chopped off an entire foot on a tree trunk or root.

[@Dalevd]

Does not look like fun…I will pass…