Can riding a motorcycle help your mental health?

[@longjonwhite]

I am 70 and have been riding on (and off!) for decades, I believe riding has improved my mental health. . . It’s done fuck all for my broken arm and twisted knee though. Still love it.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

I'm 70 too.Got back to riding about 3 years ago.Funny when youger you don't care about tyres,chain,weather etc but now I make sure me & bike are right.I think riding gives me more confidence.Twisted ankle just about ok now!Live to ride-ride to live.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Also 70. Also still riding!

[@ketanpasalkar]

Whenever I feel Depressed, I go for ride & whenever I feel Happy I always go for ride. Because I believe, 4 wheels moves Body & 2 wheels moves "Soul"

[@e.z.b.sevenone]

Have that sign on my garage wall😉..

[@tomjordan5832]

77 Years young been riding 62 years......the vibration helps by heart and the ram air helps my lungs.....the past 10 years rode 320,000 miles in 2 choppers and 2 cruisers all metric bikes.

[@scottc3]

Definitely. Riding has helped me get through some difficult times. A bigger trip in particular allows me to do a ‘mental re-set’. But even a brief ride can get you over a bad day etc. 👍👍

[@mancavemoto]

Definitely, thanks for sharing Scott

[@gdfggggg]

True Especially when your machine is running sweet 👍🏻👌🏻

[@chris_rides_kawasaki]

It's called external focus. There was a book called the mind gym years ago that discussed this. Outside hobbies, even walking can help with mental health issues. Get out there and have a go... It's good for you. Good luck.

[@RichO1701e]

Few years back, I was in a very dark place, considered ending it all a few times. Driving home from work, wondering, how fast would I need to be going for it to be instant, looking at bridge supports wondering how solid they are, or how far down is that ravine... Then I learned to ride in my mid-30's and by my instinctive reactions to avoiding oncoming lorries made me realise how much I want to stay alive. And every time I go out for a ride now, it massively improves my mental state. S.H.I.T t-shirt ordered, thanks for doing this video

[@steveball2307]

There's no feeling like the euphoria of biking, not just the adrenaline of riding fast but the serenity of a solitary single track over the moors, at least until a bumblebee flies into your helmet and tries to sting your eyeball! Don't know where I'd be without it.

[@timholt8141]

Yes, certainly. Even a short 40 mile blast re charges the brain battery enough to deal with a weeks worth of hassle.!

[@mancavemoto]

Too true Tim

[@windridermaui]

4 Wheels Moves your Body...2- Wheels MOVES YOUR SOUL! I will support the cause and wear the T-shirt :)

[@mancavemoto]

Right on!

[@howardyarnold3133]

Well Said 👍

[@edhothersall3330]

Top marks for being brave and making such an honest open hearted video...and highlighting an excellent charity to boot! Nice one Thanks Ed

[@speedfinder1]

Yes, I can agree with the other posters, my mood has been dramatically improved by getting back into riding a motorcycle again. Even at slow speeds, the feeling of "Flying under control" on a motorcycle is the best therapy you could possibly get.

[@mancavemoto]

Right on Greg

[@Cuzzazbuzz]

Agree. During the lockdown hell I was taken to the edge and only through ignoring the restrictions and riding did I manage to cope.

[@kalnwi2023]

I came back to riding during covid , had to ...or else.

[@ronpirie]

Top marks for helping to bring this, often ignored, subject into open discussion. Most of us go through periods when we struggle to cope or struggle to see any positives in our lives. Many of us are hit harder than others. Knowing that you are not alone in feeling like that goes a long way to dealing with how we are feeling. I am a late returner to motorcycling but in the past I found my other hobbies of climbing and sailing helped pull me out of some very dark times.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Ron, I discovered how much it helps just talking about it. If this video get more men to open up then it was worth making. Glad you had some hobbies to pull you through.

[@ronpirie]

@@mancavemoto Appreciated. I spent 30 years working offshore, mostly overseas. Being in the middle of the ocean on a rig, for 4/8 weeks at a time, was not the best place to be when you had problems to cope with back home.... most guys I knew took solace in drink when they returned ashore unfortunately. At that time, it was 'not the done thing' to ask for advice or support. If it had been, I think a lot more would still be around today. Mental Health issues kill more young people than motorcycle and car accidents, cancer and violent crime combined. The sooner we bring talking into the open, the better. Thanks again

[@ronpirie]

Incidentally, working 'on the rigs' was often seen as a dangerous job. I lost more friends through suicide than I did through offshore accidents.

[@aidens04]

Without doubt. Even a half hour out makes me feel better. Love it

[@forestmotoadventures]

I think I’ll gout for a 30 minute night ride right now 👌✌🏼 thanks 😊

[@aidens04]

@@forestmotoadventures hope it put a smile on your face 😊

[@mikeessary4925]

@@forestmotoadventures how was the ride? I'm anticipating one here shortly

[@martinchandler71]

thanks for this Ed. exactly the same issues as you, bullying especially. But bikes are part of my DNA..need them like the air we breathe

[@psypsy751]

It's so unbelievably refreshing to see a burly man from a channel called "Man Cave Moto" talk so openly about mental health and even go as far as being vulnerable about childhood traumas. Fellas, this is what we need, not pick-up "artists".

[@jamesstevenson6086]

Brilliant man. I've been there many times. When I get on my Multistrada it brings me a bit of pleasure and sometimes a bit of joy. Thank the Lord for creating the man who invented the first motorcycle.

[@mancavemoto]

Riding has literally been a lifesaver for me

[@leswatson8563]

Live to ride, ride to live! After loosing my wife to covid in December 2020 I was so cut up and in a bad place. I started seeing her when she was 14.5 years old. By time she was 17, it hurt too much to say good night to each other, so when she turned 17 we went to County Court to get a marriage licence. We got married in October 1974. Everytime I take my bike out for a run fast or slow I enjoy the ride. And I know she's riding with me still. Don't know how I would have coped if I couldn't ride? Good luck fund raising sir 👍.

[@mancavemoto]

Sorry for your loss Les, its good that riding helps you cope and hopefully brings back the good memories of your life together. Ride Safe

[@Badastro59]

Yes Definitely I have been having a bad week with Depression, Anger, Frustration, Weather was better today so when for a 60 km ride on a back road, hardly a car on the road totally focused on the road,( it was cold) I feel great now I'm back on a Motorcycle after 42 years, 62 now . Had to go for the learners licence again but passed that, I have a great sense of Achievement, I have two bikes a Honda Monkey 125, and a Honda GB 250 Cafe racer,,I enjoy the Monkey much more, Everyone keep up the good fight, a better day is around the corner,

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing Glen, its whatever gets you through, but the benefits of riding definitely help. Ride Safe

[@Badastro59]

@@mancavemoto YES paramount, Aways Ride Safe .Don't ride if your not in a sensible state of mind, I'm lucky I live in rural area with great well cared for back connecting roads, So glad I'm back into riding

[@bikesnbobs]

Yup! Used to get bad road rage and anger management issues, therapy and getting a bike has worked wonders. If I’m having a bad day just go for a blast and always come back happier

[@mikethebike6825]

if you dont get a ticket 😆

[@johnmartin7158]

Hi Man Cave ! 100% motorcycling helps dramatically with lows or depression. I suffer from depression regularly. I take no medication for it. My Triumph and my Scooter are my pick me ups big time. Got laid off 2 years ago and lucky as I am because my wife is there for me. Pension kicks in next year. Regards. Auckland. NZ

[@timjohnson1199]

My pill pusher tried shoving pharmaceuticals on me and they just made things worse. The bike actually helps.

[@deanwellerassociates]

Thank you for sharing, it's heartening to see men helping men and joining in with the wider conversation. Great cause, T shirt ordered, just need to pass my bike test in time for summer.

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you, yes it’s hard to do but once you do it you’ll never look back.

[@josephgoias2945]

Thank you for discussing the important subject and for sharing your experiences. No one is alone or should feel they need to keep their feelings to themselves. I agree, riding helps my mental health.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Joseph

[@motofotomike5575]

Thank you for the Vlog. I very much am aware of the mental benefits of riding a motorcycle and have started a vlog myself on the subject. The past 2 years have been a very difficult time in my life suffering depression after a devastating divorce. I returned to motorcycling after years of it being absent in my life and it has helped me tremendously.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Mike, sounds like you had a tough time, but that Goldwing is helping you through it. Such a lovely bike to ride. Take Care

[@jameshuggins4300]

Just randomly popped up in my feed. Awesome video keep up the good work. I too have struggled with depression my whole life. Im 50 now and without motorcycling and a supportive family I don't know that I would still be here.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, family and friends that can listen and talk are invaluable. Ride Safe

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Well there you go, I have just been under the illusion for riding for over 50+ yrs." It just feels good" Good onya fellas.

[@kalnwi2023]

beep beep !

[@bastrix69]

Interesting video. I use to suffer from depression when I was a teenager. Recently, with the pandemic + no riding allowed + loss of a family member… I started to slide down slowly into darkness again. Getting back to riding has been my therapy. Its just the best feeling in the world.

[@timjohnson1199]

I don't understand this "No riding allowed". I never stopped or curtailed myself. Got me through this viral mania.

[@bastrix69]

@@timjohnson1199 I live in Spain, at some points during the pandemic authorities imposed mobility restrictions. So you could not ride or drive out of some cities unless you had a specific authorization. That went on for several months. This happened in several countries in Europe.

[@megaady36]

Yes it does. I drive my commute 3 days a week and 2 days a week I ride my bike. On the car days I'm stressed on arrival at journeys end. On the bike days I arrive far happier. I have asd and it can be difficult some times especially as talking about it isn't an option, riding my bike lets me be me, it's as close to therapy as I'll ever have.

[@BeardedGinger580]

+1 on riding helping with depression. I have struggled with bouts since I was 12-13, started riding when I was 17, and I can always count on some wind therapy to cure my down states.

[@Kaptain13Gonzo]

I've always called riding my bike a "mental health break". It works every time. Be it 20 minutes or a day, a cruise on the byways or a bit of a zoom on a highway clears the head immensely. Cheers.

[@mollyfilms]

Excellent video, and bravo for opening up to the world. I’m 56 and ridden a motorbike since I was 16, the only time in my life I couldn’t ride was when I lived abroad in Hong Kong in my late 20s. It felt odd not being able to ride. I can’t put my finger on why I feel the urge to ride, but I think your video may have given me a clue.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Lee, Ride Safe

[@JIMWSMITH]

Nice to see someone being open and upfront and admitting lifes been tough. I have suffered for years with chronic depression . I have just done my cbt and now training for my motorcycle test. I feel totally at ease on the bike and totally engrossed in riding it. So looking forward to getting a bike.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Jim and congratulations on your CBT. I hope motorcycling continues to ease the pain

[@philbennett8896]

I tell what is stressful - the ruddy A1 motorcycle test! However since I got my full licence two years ago I have felt liberated. I see a completely different world on a motorcycle and one that I am at peace with. Thanks for telling us your story and highlighting the excellent work being done by your charity in this space.

[@mancavemoto]

Ha! yes, but once its done you never stress about it again! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@daggartuk]

Nice one Tony, perhaps one of your most Important videos to date in putting across what biking means to many. I've suffered from depression for many years - once my helmet is on it blocks out a lot of unwanted thoughts and instead I look through a window of optimism. When I don't feel up to riding sometimes just tinkering with the bike is therapeutic. Respect Tony. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you, thats very much appreciated

[@e.z.b.sevenone]

Bravo👊 and WELL said....😁

[@IanTed]

Excellent video and anytime in the outdoors on a bike or otherwise helps, exploring the great outdoors is such a tonic especially on two wheels😀👍

[@mancavemoto]

Couldn't agree more!

[@shahfacekillah]

Thanks for doing this video. You're pretty awesome!! I have suffered from pretty severe depression. At one point in my life, riding was one of the few things that not only kept me alive, but also made me feel alive.

[@mancavemoto]

You're pretty awesome too. Ride Safe

[@donaldwainwright]

Absolutely I ride daily even if it's only 10 miles can feel the stress lift and get such a rush feeling the wind in my face

[@kevinmcdonald1970]

This is probably one of the best KZbin videos I have seen. I salute you sir on being so honest about your troubles and would like to also like to admit I have been riding bikes for 35 years and also suffer from depression and anxiety, I totally agree motorbikes help with this horrible affliction but it's guys like you being so honest about your illness makes people like me keep moving forward. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Kevin, and thanks for your openess too. Ride Safe

[@lezlight3497]

Best ever vid, It's not about what we ride, it's about why. I always thought I was the only one that felt like this about it, so good to know I'm not alone. Thank you for this Tony.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NorthernMotovlog]

Without a doubt a ride can have great impact on your wellbeing.. love the video

[@mancavemoto]

Yes! Thank you!

[@gormalfun99]

Riding helps my mood

[@bartonSkett]

Brilliant video Tony. So very open and brave for you to talk like that. You have my total respect. 100% agree with everything you said! Well done sir.

[@mancavemoto]

Much appreciated

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

Thanks for sharing, you are most definitely not alone and many of us have had simular experiences. Your videos(and other folk I follow) help motivate me to get out and do more stuff on my bikes which in turn helps my mental health

[@iivaridark6850]

Yes, it has to be true - we here have a long winter pause of motorcycling and when we start riding again, we first realise we have to be much more alert of everything. That causes us to concentrate in what we are doing and by so, the normal melancholy of life suddenly vanishes and we just begin to think like: it's a wonderful thing to have the priviledge of living this moment and riding my motorcycle! That is a powerful medicine!

[@mancavemoto]

Well put

[@andrewedmond7738]

It's great to see the issue of mental health being spoken about on youtube. I am ex-military and have a few issues that have at times driven me to contemplate ending it all. My beautiful wife has stood by me and encouraged me to seek professional for a number of years. Once you take the first big step and admit to youself that you you DO have an issue, then the available help just flows easier. My motorcycles have saved my life, and bit by, bit clarity is coming into focus. Whenever my wife notices that I'm sliding backwards, she tells me to go for a ride for a while and to balance myself. My wife knows me better than I do! My motorcycles are better than any drug available and thats a fact! Only one known side effect from riding, and that is, you will never want to stop. keep the faith everyone, and ride to balance. Thanks for putting this subject out their brother.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Andrew, and you are 100% right, taking that first step to admit your problems to yourself is the biggest one. For me making this video and being open on a public platform has progressed things even more for me. Ride Safe

[@bobbyb9718]

Riding a motorcycle is one of the most therapeutic things I do. I had resolved at one point to stop riding until my daughter was older because I was concerned about getting killed on the road and leaving her fatherless. After a few years I finally decided that stress was likely going to kill me first. I am back on two wheels again and it has been life changing. Thank you for your willingness to be open to strangers about your struggles. So many of us suffer, but it seems taboo to be honest about it. I say screw the stigma and let’s all have each other’s backs.

[@mancavemoto]

Exactly, sometimes its hard to realise that other people have the same problems, and talking about it is very theraputic. I think openess is the key, and as you say its still taboo or 'not manly' for men to talk about how they are feeling.

[@bikerbobcat]

I ride my motorcycle to my therapist whenever possible. Learning to ride changed and likely saved my life. Simply put, it quiets the noise. All the self-destructive thoughts, shrieking suicidal agonies, fears and anger that pluck at my heart and soul just fade out as I ride. It lets me be present, here, on the road, and at peace. I cannot recommend it enough.

[@themassofmen]

I believe, from my own experience of anxiety, that the focus required to ride a bike, aligned with the interaction of a beautiful riding environment, is a definite improver of my mental state. It seems to open a window in my mind where my worries largely disappear. I live in the Lake District and am blessed with beauty from my doorstep, which always makes me grateful for being lucky enough to live here. When I was younger I would run to achieve a similar result, but I can no longer do that, so the bike is a must have tool to keep myself well.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing. Ride Safe

[@markjacquot6182]

Bravo! Tony, Thank you for having the courage to air this out. Depression affects so many people who, if they seek therapy, can feel so much better. Therapy can take many forms, from talking and meds to motorcycling. The important thing is to address it in a way that works for YOU.#smashthestigma. PS. I just rode in an early DGR- my third. Great causes both!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Mark, Ride Safe!

[@robertcostello9473]

Bob on buddy, absolutely true and worth while. 👌

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Robert

[@howardyarnold3133]

Im with you buddy, I know kinda what & how you felt. Been there too..! Bikin this year has sure helped. Took it steady & enjoy the countryside. Wonderful & uplifting. Stay focused.

[@willgarrod9907]

Well done, really good message. Just ordered my tee shirt. You mentioned mental health in your review of the Husqvarna 701 SM when you passed Keith Flint’s house. That struck a chord with me and I went out soon after and bought that same bike, so you could say that the late great Prodigy front man sold me a bike, via you😉 thanks again!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Will, ha yes, Keefs passing really affected me, more than I would have ever thought which is why I mentioned it in the video. Maybe I should have bought one too 🤣

[@Russtofer]

Great vid & message! I don’t suffer but have always felt mentally better after a ride. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Russ

[@grol094]

Thanks for that. Great video and message

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

I rode dirt bikes as a kid which was one of my greatest joys, at 26 years old, I am just getting back into it. Just took the Moto Safety Course and after the first day of riding, my mind was calmer and clearer than its been in years. I'm absolutely hooked!

[@mancavemoto]

Good to hear Carlyle

[@rob_haberman]

Absolutely LOVE this video!! You are so right about it belong when you talk about shit. Props to you brother. Keep up the great work!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Rob

[@dungbeetlemovies]

Great video. Riding for me is definitely a tonic and is the main reason I started riding again in later life.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@niclasharnqvist919]

Thank you, great video and such an important subject. Riding my bike with or without friends always makes me feel happy. We all have bad days with a lot of pressure from work etc. and riding the bike is similar to therapy. I know because I see a therapist on a weekly basis. Thanks and greetings from Sweden !

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Niclas, Ride Safe my friend

[@jerhughes500]

I’ve been in a very deep hole for the last year, although the black dog has been with me for half my life, over 25 years. I haven’t been able to ride for almost two years but I’m hoping to be able to soon. It 100% helps me and I can’t wait to get back out riding again. That moment you put it into first gear, ride off and you’re there, in the moment, everything else left behind.

[@mancavemoto]

Sorry to hear that Jeremy, I hope you get to ride soon, but I also hope you have someone to talk to.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Yes. Without a doubt. And its effects can be enjoyed time after time!

[@Bearded.Wonder]

Greatly appreciate the topic of today's video, sir, and well covered also. I tend to agree with the sentiments here and can attest to riding's benefits to my mental and emotional state. The wife has often suggested a quick ride when I'm feeling cranky. Perhaps she already knew what you're sharing with us today. 🤔

[@mikefry6765]

Thanks for your honesty - just subbed

[@mancavemoto]

I appreciate that!

[@Chokkan]

I'm only learning, but I feel great during and after a lesson. Can't wait to do it regularly.

[@mancavemoto]

Great job!

[@marcelviera3576]

Good on you mate - thanks for sharing!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@billmcmeekin7909]

Holy crap fella! How do you carry an in-depth subject conversation while riding! Well done, and thank you for the info. Be safe, be healthy and have an awesome summer riding, eh 🇨🇦 :-)

[@kevinbarlow4930]

Luckily times have changed and we no longer need to just man up, there are always people out there to speak with, we all struggle at times, admitting that is a big step forward, well done for speaking out, and very well done to the woman selling the t shirts, ordered mine

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Kevin

[@stuartmoles843]

Great topic, I find riding helps my mood no end, it’s the one time that I can concentrate on one thing.

[@mancavemoto]

Glad to hear it Stuart, Ride Safe

[@charlesscottkelly]

It helps me, If you feel like you might enjoy it ,go for it.

[@photourbiking]

Unfortunately mental health issues have discouraged me riding. My nerves and anxiety over the last 18 months or so have been unpleasant. Just watching this video has set my guts churning. Only yesterday I rode my bike (not by choice) to the docs to get help with mental health advice, so that statement is not always true. 😏 It really is a gift that we have as motorcyclists and we should not take it for granted and use it when ever we can. My situation is an extremely rare scenario to be in where the most dominant aspect of my life has been taken away from me. Things are improving but I have long struggle ahead to get back to where I was. When you are struggling with mental health issues it is the hardest thing anyone can have put on them and those involved need all the help they can get. I have suffered depression and anxiety for more years than I know. I turned 50 in April and it was only yesterday I asked for help. My job is a night time truck driver and in November 2019 experienced the first of two suicides. Yes, it’s difficult to believe but it really is true. So I can confirm this stuff really does go on and it took for those two events for me to admit I had issues and go and get help. So I would urge anyone ‘JUST ASK’. Thank you for putting out this video. I know how hard that must of been. I never been able to talk to a camera or I would have put my own video message out there by now. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

I'm sorry to hear that, must be awful. Its good to hear that you are getting the proper help and support

[@gdfggggg]

Getting out on the bike is definitely helpful, no question. Another great way is to exercise or cycling. I good hour or two out on a bicycle always blows out the cobwebs and pumps you full of positivity.

[@mancavemoto]

Totally agree!

[@leeh6816]

Great video on an important subject. Appreciate the honesty also. subscribed 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Lee, much appreciated

[@pistonbroke9752]

I've had the darkest of days over the last few years with serious family illness (now improving thankfully) but getting out on my bike has been the difference. I can vividly remember coming back from one ride and feeling like it was the first time i'd smiled in a year. Riding my bike has had a positive effect on my mental health when I didn't even realise.....it really has. Keep up the good work, it really is appreciated!

[@mancavemoto]

Sorry to hear that, but glad that it sounds like you're pulling through.

[@MrCardboardDave]

I haven't ridden other than a couple of hire mopeds abroad for 5 years.. Coincidentally with the start of a relationship. Prior to this I rode daily in all weather's. I miss not only ridding but the sense of freedom it brought me. I met some amazing people out on the road. I made a huge mistake giving up something that did more for me than transport me place to place. It kept me level. I will never sacrifice my own needs to appease somebody else. I know this isn't the case for everyone but I was unfortunate enough to met someone who could never be appeased not matter what I gave up. It's like I'd lost my heart beat and will to live. That's how important motorcycle's are.

[@mancavemoto]

Indeed I can't explain how much they've helped me. Thats not good to hear, I hope you're getting back on your feet now

[@jeffestrada6857]

I must say of course it does! Riding a bike is NOT only a solitary exercise as you say. I ride a lot with my wife as a pillion. We have a communication system and share everything to do with travelling just as you do with a car or any other form of transport. Its great for my mentality and for my well being. However, riding CAN be a solitary exercise as you say and its awesome for mental health! Thanks for the video 👍

[@brianperry]

I cant remember now, it was a long time ago... I believe it was a spokesman from the BSM... that 'blokes' and girls who rode motorcycles usually made better car drivers. The reasoning, that because one wasn't cocooned and isolated from the elements you remained tuned to a higher state of spacial awareness that was carried with one when driving a car..I guess now we can confidently say now its been proven..

[@anthonyperez9802]

I rode my KLR 650 from Trinidad, Colorado to San Bernadino, California via 25 fwy. to 10 fwy. for a Covid funeral this past March. My mind was cleared by the rode travel. Good memories and Smiling is fun.

[@mancavemoto]

sound like a great ride but for a sad reason.

[@robertglass1870]

Great video, very brave to speak out about your own struggle. Well done

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Robert, it’s the hardest step to take, I’m hoping it will lead to other people doing the same

[@dazzer4220]

Great video Tony and I can relate to everything you said. Mental health is no different to any other illness other than its not as visable. My short uk camping breaks I do are definitely a recharge and I have actually found doing these solo is more rewarding particularly with the people you get to meet. Keep up the great work 👍🇬🇧

[@jwedit]

Very important, very brave. Bravo Tony 👏

[@mammaandpapparides9306]

I can attest to that being from a similar background as you with the bullying etc. Riding definitely helps and even my 9 year old daughter says it helps her. You just got a new subscriber.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the Sub, much appreciated

[@pythongrun]

It can and it does. Riding to, from and after a 12 hour shift on the Ambulance is a great way to clear your mind

[@djbgatekeeper]

Riding is a huge part of my life, reduces my anxiety and a chance to make friends and see lovely places. What more can you want. 🤔

[@bobreinert4604]

I rode for over 60 years. Hundreds of thousands of miles. All over the western US and Canada. I live in Colorado, my back yard is the Rockies. Sadly I Stopped riding at age 70. I have to get back to it, somehow some way. Maybe a trike, but something. Nothing, I mean nothing helped like the bike after a long stressful week. Thank you for this video. Thank you very much.

[@Ryzen_56X]

Without a doubt my fellow biker, indeed it does and is one of the best therapy known for men like us. Althought it doesn't matter what you do just as long you follow your true passion whatever that may be. Ride safe and enjoy life brothers, cheers mates.

[@mancavemoto]

Exactly, making time for a little bit of what you love does you good

[@timjohnson1199]

I call riding my "Zen time". Very calming. Before my wife an I separated there was a lot of arguing and yelling. Mostly at me. Going out for a ride helped to calm and relax. I'd go riding out somewhere for an hour or two, get throughly lost and use the GPS to get home.

[@mancavemoto]

Good stuff!

[@davejustsayno9153]

Thank you for this information and for your brave honesty

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for watching

[@luthorkhan5551]

Thank you for highlighting this important issue and for being so honest, strong and fearless in telling us about your own experiences. We need to care for each other with genuine kindness. T shirt ordered.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Luthor, much appreciated

[@majorgeek7401]

Huge respect to anyone telling their story and reassuring others it's okay to do so; encouraging us to be brave and talk about how we are REALLY feeling. Unfortunately it's endemic to us British and other cultures to just suffer in silence. We need to learn that speaking honestly about our mental health is true strength, not putting on a brave face. Started my riding adventure recently (got CBT and theory test done) and looking forward to feeling the benefits after a tough year. Stay strong, we can do this!

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you for your kind words. The first step is admitting to yourself theres a problem, the biggest step is talking to someone else about it

[@BIG-K]

Good man, Tony 👍 Well said and very sincere, I hope that your message is understood and gets the support it deserves. Now, I've just got to get me one of those t-shirts! Safe roads.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Keith, let’s hope so. Ride Safe!

[@superblastpressurewashing.7256]

I Always ride and I always feel refreshed after. Taking a 10 day cross country ride on the Blue ridge Parkway From Florida To VA does clear my mind of the every day grind of running my business. Everyone needs an escape from the daily life we all live.

[@mancavemoto]

Sounds like a great ride!

[@markmurphy1995]

Well done Tony, I admire your honesty. Hopefully this will encourage others to open up and talk to someone. 👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Mark

[@topherdalrymple6535]

Yes. Everyday you get to clear your head and not think anything.

[@earlbigod]

Brave to be able to talk about your health like that. And using this platform to get the message across about this charity, well shared.

[@mancavemoto]

Talking about it really makes a difference. It can feel like a weight off your shoulders

[@johnbellamy6449]

you are a very honest person. have been into bikes for 55 years,and you are spot on . it definitely helps.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks John

[@marcusgeorge1825]

A great topic. Simply awesome. I don’t ride anywhere near as much as I did in the 90’s these days. However, I do make time to at least ride for a couple of hours each Sunday or Saturday. Why? It gives me “me time”, where I only have one thing to focus on and enjoy as from a mental perspective it’s the opportunity to declutter the mind and prepare myself for the week ahead. It’s plain and simple pure therapy for me. Also the process of keeping my bikes in top condition provides the same thing before and after a ride. Thank you for taking the time to post something as important as this. I’ll be ordering a few of these t-shirts as it takes courage to admit at times that all is not good. Thanks again. 👍😎

[@hercovandeerve7296]

A 15 min street rossi round my neighborhood defenitly puts a smile on my face.

[@j.t.jaeger1595]

Thanks for bringing attention to this, riding motorcycles is a great way to recharge and reset one's thoughts and emotions.

[@mancavemoto]

Absolutely!

[@jiricervenka8383]

Yes, yes it definitely can. After long and heavy period in my life it helped mo to regain my mental balance and brought certain clarity in my mind. For me it has a lot to do with being in present moment. Wish you all many joyful kilometers.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, you too

[@awenduro]

Very very interesting, as someone that is ashamed to say I was very close to not being here anymore. I can gratefully say that bikes and my biking friends boost my mental health through the roof and they constantly help me through my mental struggles.

[@mancavemoto]

No need to be ashamed, you’re still here which is a great thing. Ride safe my friend

[@oscarsusan3834]

Doesn’t matter when or where, “a Sunday drive” in any vehicle ,if it’s in your DNA and you enjoy it ,is a great therapy.

[@tony_sims]

Thank you for being so honest. I know that though my own issues that my bike has saved me from myself and doing something that would have made is easier for me, but not for my loved ones. The release of riding with my own thoughts, whilst being in control certainly resets me. T-shirt will be ordered. Stay strong

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Tony, glad you didnt take that path. Ride safe and thanks for supporting Susies campaign