We should've taken their advice... Ep.8

[@papilloncreations]

You’re doing fantastic Martha you should be so proud 🫶🏻

[@Tubed-i5n]

You're a legend Mitch, great patience & guidance with Martha ✌️😎

[@niallhowick5203]

Martha, you are not a wining baby. See how far you have come in 8 months or so. You have the perfect riding partner to guide you. Well done girl. Your doing fantastic

[@Mionwang]

Whining* (At first i thought you meant winning)

[@greengoblindave]

Bloody hell Martha. That down hill give me the geebees. I thought for a second.. But well done you.. great job… 👍👍

[@francopieracci2113]

Well done the both of you !!! PS: now I understand how "fear" can change your way to ride a bike ...

[@veiledallegory]

Martha, You are doing awesome. It takes a lot of mental fortitude to keep pushing yourself without giving up. A lot of people would give up and say let’s ride roads from now on!

[@Amyfromaustin]

The best way not to get hurt (at anything) is to know and respect your skill level. You’ll do more when you know more. Youll know more when you do more. Keep at it girl!

[@cliffordmillington8021]

Well done, Martha. Don’t keep putting yourself down. You’re doing really well and Mitch is a good teacher. Happy Christmas and a happy New Year to you both. ❤👍

[@Carlos.Quaresma71]

Welcome to Portugal! Enjoy the food and weather!

[@simonfredrick3029]

Riding off road is difficult enough Mar, but you have a fully loaded bike to contend with which makes the bike so top heavy. Don’t be too hard on yourself you are doing amazingly well, with Mitches patience and great instruction, as you gain more experience your confidence will grow. Uploading twice a week is a great idea 🎉

[@jonnyrountree851]

How great was that seeing mitch on the cell phone as he was lifting the bike. Perfect

[@joshuajames1720]

some crazy 'roads' guys! what an adventure!

[@mrjeepdude100]

Stand up. So much more control when you get your butt of the seat. Keep plugging away at it. Falling teaches us lessons also. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

[@Alaricmotox]

Martha you’re doing amazing!! Keep chipping away, head up(that is a great riding tip as well). great videos loving watching you both living life to the full!!

[@Dutch800s]

you doing all this after only 8 months is really impressive. His tips and experience and patients is so nice to have too! you're both doing great. I know you spoke about 1st gear stuff to ease on the clutch and yes it can be super helpful but it can also place in high rev moments (like with the hair pin around the 20:38 mark) sometimes getting on the pegs and 2nd gear just eases it out calmer to "tractor" yourself up the hill. but honestly you're doing great! both of you, definitely don't be to hard on yourself! fear does a lot to a person while riding. even experienced riders love having a buddy with experience guide us through paths even if we know how too. being a team and riding as a group makes it more fun

[@EricKoch-p8f]

Martha, you are doing a great job. Don't put yourself down. You have not been riding that long, on a heavy bike with equipment on it. Mitch is giving good advice. Just relax, it is not a race, look where you want the bike to go, not the ruts that scare you. You will get it, it is practice.

[@ActionJonesT7]

less clutch, more momentum, and more food for energy! but most importantly dont be too hard on yourself, your doing incredibly well for someone who has been riding for 6 months!!

[@mitsukonam2351]

Proud of you for knowing your skill and making smart choices on the road❤

[@DaveHines1]

That was quite a roll off your bike Martha , nicely done . 😃 Keep on coaching Martha, Mitch , it’s all part of your story 😃🍻

[@mageprometheus]

Martha is not a whining baby. If she was I wouldn't adore and respect her. And Mitch, wow, his attitude and lessons are so good. It's thrilling and heartwarming.

[@SammiJN1991]

Don't feel disheartened about having help Martha! You're 8 months in! You are inspiring and every day and every new challenge you only grow stronger. Its better to get there late than arrive early into the next life after all! Another great episode guys! Loving the 2 uploads per week! ❤

[@borislavkamarashev8482]

Martha you are doing great !!!

[@davidmiddlemas1511]

Been following your channel for this trip and I'm blown away by you both. If anything Martha is showing just how tough she is, most people with 8 months in the saddle would have just headed for the nearest paved road and called it a day. Hats off to Mitch for being so supportive and helping Marth build her confidence and skills. This is better than any marriage counseling and raising kids with both of your determinations would be a breeze when the time comes. Morocco here we come

[@pjordan12]

You're doing great, Martha. To be honest your asking alot of yourself when you've only been riding less than a year. It's all about seat time and your well ahead of most people for skills for how long you been riding. Keep at it you will be a master of off road in no time. Stay safe the pair of you. Happy Christmas 🎄

[@scottschwen7558]

Mitch - we love your confidence inspiring coaching ! Martha - you're so brave and inspirational ! When in doubt - throttle out ! More beans - seriously, super slow speeds and lack of momentum really mess with motorcycle stability & balance . Mitch is an excellent coach with wonderful advice !

[@DManOnFire]

Martha - so proud of you. This is tough stuff. I experience the exact same issues as you do so I can really relate. Take care and good luck.

[@DebraBowley]

Great ride Martha, my motto. 'Slow and steady wins the race'. Don't beat yourself up, you are doing great. Patience and practice.

[@malifestro3319]

Takes a lot to do what you are doing. Keep it up. Growth takes time. ❤

[@appymarley]

I have done lots of riding in Portugal and it can get a bit technical in places..admire your determination Martha and I think an excellent decision to jump on the ACT your there to have fun and enjoy the scenery if it's getting too hard the fun goes away enjoying watching you two make progress...as for the dogs ride really slowly and they stop chasing you

[@ianspence3769]

You’re doing brilliantly Martha and as mentioned, Mitch is a great coach. 8 months a motorcyclist and you are attacking some really technical and physically demanding tracks. Keep your chin up and make sure you’re enjoying the whole experience, good and “bad” 😊

[@iankitson8972]

You guys are brilliant, Martha you have the bottle to try these tracks and you are learning every day , stay safe that's the main thing

[@tisbarb]

You are doing so well Martha, I’m so proud and Mitch you are a great teacher, I loved the flying through the air scene then you just get back on! I can’t ride a bike but feel like I’m doing every corner with you both lol take car Barb in Melb Australia

[@mofm1639]

Great videos! Great to see you using first gear! Especially in the tough stuff. Feathering the clutch seems to be the cause of most of her falls. And your clutches will thank you

[@pizzabuilder6556]

Fantastic job guys, what an amazing team you are

[@fourwindspoweredparaglidin6453]

You can’t do it…YET! Girl, you are out there, you are doing just fine. You’ll get better with time in the seat. We all start somewhere and you are doing just fine 😊

[@Cramec]

Marth is killing it 🤙🏻

[@GlynWhatley-m3k]

Hey Martha, As everyone else is saying, you are doing a great job for someone who has only just started to ride off road. Coming from someone who has only started riding off road in the 12 months, being relaxed is definitely the key to riding at the next level. Also, trusting that the bike will do exactly what you want it to do. The way in which all bikes are engineered, when you’re travelling with a bit more speed, the bike wants to stay upright and keep moving forward. Once this clicks for you, your skill level will get better and better. Great couple, great video’s, keep on being you 😊

[@pauloramos7593]

That's offroad and, if you ask me, it's almost off everything. You're being really brave to ride cross country the way you do. Enjoy the ride

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always!! You are doing fantastic Martha!! All of this is confidence building and getting more experienced with off-road biking. Hope all is well, merry Christmas and take care of yourselves

[@greengoblindave]

Further on in those bends Martha.. well done.. I think I would have been a bit nervous. After that last fall… you did very well. And I noticed. When Mich was riding your bike.. you can see it is very heavy.. So don’t be to hard on yourself.. your doing very very well. I Do know yes. Look where you want or need to go. Not st anywhere point where you will be in danger. Mich also well done mate.. you’re doing so well… 👍👍👍

[@Amyfromaustin]

Mitch you’re an amazing teacher! Loved the castle drone footage. Only missing the quirky sweet music that usually accompanies it ;). Love watching and happy you’re posting twice a week ❤

[@W34Z3L]

18:33 absolute cinema

[@johnnythefox9830]

Great stuff. 👍

[@grantlingley1385]

Martha, you have done incredibly well given you only started riding 6 or 8 months ago! You are fortunate to have Mitch as a partner but truly you are both fortunate to have each other on these trips! You and your riding are an inspiration! Merry Christmas to you both!

[@TheDibbster]

Hi Martha, Firstly you’re doing brilliantly. You can’t force these things! Just take your time and it will come 😊. Secondly, let Mitch show/ explain to how to use engine-braking more. This is an easy way to both improve your riding (for better control of the bike) and will also extend your clutch life. Just a friendly observation! Keep up the great work, these videos are so beautiful ❤☀️🌲🌳⛺️

[@henrikkaufmann3009]

Martha, you are too hard on yourself. You are fighting so well. We all had to learn, and it's a physical and mental journey. Stop being so hard on yourself. There are no failures. Every drop is a learning experience.

[@wanderinghonda7963]

I know how weird it is when people comment on a video that happened months ago but it was fun watching a video of you guys doing the “hard loop” It brought back great memories. Have a fantastic Christmas guys

[@kristerhegsund5752]

Badass riding from Martha. So impressed! I would take lessons from her after 36 years of riding. True grit. Mitch is a pro so never mind you. ;)

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Obrigado for your episode. Was in Mid-Portugal last week myself, riding a CRF 300 L. Not the exact ACT, but something of the same level. Next time the real ACT or TET, the little Honda on Michelin Tracker tyres with updated suspension was the perfect tool for it. Enjoy the country and please eat in small taverns, yummie. Günter/Nürnberg PS: Steff and Si had brought me to your channel

[@scottschwen7558]

🎉🎉🎉 Great job Martha ! My wife & I are so enjoying your videos ! Keep the faith - keep the momentum ! RIDE & BE FREE !!! Scott & Janelle Boise, Idaho, USA, Earth 😊

[@scottschwen7558]

Mitch - you have awesome patience ! Great videos ! Safe travels ! RIDE & BE FREE !!! 😊

[@johnmc9267]

I saw this section when the Wandering Hondas did it a while back & they had problems on a few of the bends!!!! Don't put yourself down Martha your doing well & don't forget that you have only pasted your test earlier this year.......

[@robKTM1290]

Just started watching your channel. Great content, and well done for having a go on them hairpins. Quite technical but you gave it a go. Soon you will be smashing them. You have the skillset to conquer these trails. Just lack a bit of confidence. Keep up the good work. Top stuff people....

[@BreezyRider66]

Mitch you're a good coach, Martha you're doing great. Looking where you want to go isn't easy. FWIW I've been riding 40 odd years & still learning...

[@EricKoch-p8f]

You never quit learning.

[@psbzu]

You guys did great. Nice content btw.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Martha, there is no shame in knowing your limits. The idea of riding your bike is to have enjoyment. Another observation that may help on a difficult uphill. When you stopped and Mitch said it was because you panicked, you were actually slipping your clutch but reving high at the same time. I think if you had kept the clutch engaged you would have maintained momentum. Martha, you have nothing to be ashamed of. You are pushing yourself way beyond your comfort zone. Reign it in. Keep to easier stuff. Get your enjoyment back. There is no sin in letting Mitch do some tough routes without you! He is very supportive. He will understand.

[@m1les7]

Martha , I found your channel just as you were taking your test. You need to give yourself a LOT of credit, you’re doing absolutely amazing, some of those trails look tough, and KZbin doesn’t show how steep some of those trails are! You’re improving every single ride!! Try not to beat yourself up when you visit the ground, just think oh well!! Mitch is an amazing teacher/bloke, and a great rider. Myself and my partner are in a similar situation, I’ve ridden off road for years, she hasn’t , and will learn to ride and take her test next year. Merry Christmas great folks ❤🎅🏽🎅🏽🏁🏁

[@JOHN-e8y4e]

Some really tough tracks there, you handled them well! you have a fully loaded bike to contend with which makes the bike so top heavy. keep within your skill limit as accidents happen if you don't have the skill set so be safe, be wise and enjoy.

[@mikahakkinen5651]

hi.only way to learn its just riding the bike Martha and ofcourse there is going to be difficult and falling down.so long you dont hurt youself its ok to fall down.the bike can replace or repair.just try relax and dont panic.you can do it Martha.

[@eddyhoughton6542]

BTW, they are definitely chestnuts, and they're ripe when they fall off the trees. And yes, you can definitely roast them (just put them in a dry frying pan with no oil) and they'll be delicious!

[@elizabethhughes8738]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@scottschwen7558]

Merry Christmas from Idaho, USA, Earth ! 🎉🎉🎉 Scott & Janelle

[@adamjones9190]

Hi guys just a bit of advice for marth. I used to ride motocross and for tight corners stay seated with the leg out do guide you round the corner. Low center of gravity. Motocross riders only stand up for jumps the occasional butt's. Don't be scared of putting your leg out round corners for balance.

[@iancollett9189]

Some really tough tracks there, you handled them well! Merry Christmas to you both🏍️🏍️💨💨🎄🎄

[@tinytim9413]

Trying to be quiet and it really isn’t my business but I think you are pushing her too much too soon. Cheers for you Martha! You really are doing very well.

[@jonesy4468]

well done martha 👌👌 mitch should defo be a instructor lol

[@kefahuchi]

Literally been there, crashed there, in exactly the same places. and a few others so you did better than me. That hill is definitely a challenge.

[@vincevalk69]

The number 1 tip for Martha I would giver is to not use the clutch that much. Just keep the bike in 1st or 2nd gear. Because if she use the clutch and have a moment, she has the intendencies to pull the clutch in. Lose momentum and drive, and she falls (with drive the bike want to go foreward (moment of inertia), and not fall). So only control the speed with the throttle in the medium technical parts.

[@1968mac1]

Confidence and momentum, are your friends. As you’ve already said “Your bloody doing it!”

[@dazfromnz01]

You’re doing great Martha, maybe stay on slightly easier trails until you get your confidence up a bit, and a little more experience will do you wonders 😊😊

[@richardshilling2958]

Martha your doing great. That tight hairpin had me off after the bridge and the next one my mate and we've done loads of tet. Everyone has days where there confidence is knocked. Get back on that horse as they say

[@Theorangeman.]

Martha,"I'm not good at this biking thing". She's literally rode halfway around the world

[@backontwowheels9469]

I think you are doing great, if I could confidently ride those trails I would be chuffed to bits. I am going to join the TRF in the new year and get some off road rides under my large belt

[@leboef7098]

I've been wondering why Martha uses so much the second gear and almost wanted to comment it at some point because I felt so sorry for the clutch. :D I guess many situations would be much easier to handle with the first gear when it gets more technical. But good to see that you realized it eventually. Keep up the good work, have been watching all the episodes! 👍

[@kwankamsheung1901]

Salute to Martha

[@stevearussell]

Looking great guys. Have a great Xmas. Remember drones are not allowed in Morocco.

[@martinglasser6025]

Wouldn’t she have better balance if she didn’t have 35 pound backpack putting weight on shoulders and waist?

[@TheLooney1976]

You're not panicking Martha, you're task saaturated. you've been only riding for 6 months and as such, a lot of stuff you need to do on the bike, is still stuff you need to think about. As you gain more and more experience, you'll automate stuff and become more proficient at offroad riding. You'll shed tasks to be done subconciously instead of needing brain capacity to do them. Try to empty your mind the next time you face a more difficult part of terrain, don't mind the camera, mitch, the motor or anything else.

[@2WheelFreak]

Great video guys, brings back funny memories! 👍 ACT is amazing, Martha done great! If you want a laugh, check out episode 2 of my ACT Portugal adventure! 🙈🤣 Preview has a roundup of the trip. Guy with me was 64 with short legs and a heavy CB500x.. I picked it up so many times I had heat stroke! Looking forward to the rest of the trip. 👍😎

[@suzukirgv250runningsweet7]

Have been watching you for a long time now funny as I broke my femur last Christmas on my mountain bike dam battery did it I have a hound xr650r good fun had bikes since wos a kid 😀

[@SomewhereInside]

That was a dive any centre forward would be proud of😅 But seriously riding off road is a long and winding road…can’t be learned overnight as there are so many different scenarios only experience can cover. But as you know momentum is King and Queen , but that momentum doesn’t always have to be fast . Riding standing up as much as possible will increase your confidence . Used to own the 300 rally …good bike but remember it’s still 152kg plus bags and it’s a tallish bike in stock form . Have you lowered the bike ? Maybe do that …most top riders off road can touch the ground easily …as they are generally tall dudes .

[@levt2156]

I don't see you whining at all, Martha! Be kind to yourself and savor how accomplished you've become in such a short time. Try to keep in mind that you're still learning and not all trails are created equal. Some will be above your current skill level, and you should expect that. For now, what Mitch tells you should be your focus, which is to use 1st gear, throttle through, and most importantly, look where you want to go, not at the possible dangers between you and your objective. It seems like you look at the ground just in front of your wheel a lot, and that tends to be when you lose confidence and/or drop your bike. While you need to be mindful of the best line and avoiding ruts, it's just as important to set your visual cues further ahead. I think these trails are becoming more difficult for you right now because you're learning so much without having the time to digest what you're learning. You need confidence builder's between this rough trail and that one. Confidence builders are smooth rides on paved surfaces. You can then enjoy the sights and riding for the joy of riding. Mitch, you're a star in how you've been teaching Martha and how patient you are as a coach. You've really helped Martha climb ahead of the curve. Now it's up to Martha to set the pace of your travels and pick routes she needs to ride on to rebuild her confidence. Okay, enough of being a mother hen! I wish you both a safe and very merry Christmas. Lauren😊

[@kloparen7376]

I thought you said the easy path through Portugal, what changed? It att looked amazing though!

[@JayneCravens]

Martha, I'm a motorcycle rider as well, an international rider as well, and the trails you were riding in this episode were beyond "expert." I know there are people that think the best way to learn to ride off road is to ride the most difficult off roading there is, but I'm not in that camp. I absolutely believe in pushing yourself but I don't believe in putting yourself in danger or setting yourself up for failure. The more you ride the better rider you will be - but not by doing such extremely difficult trails so early on. I hope your partner will give you a break and take you on trails that will actually build your skills and allow you to enjoy the ride, not frustrate you like this, not make you feel "whiney". You aren't at all whiney. Motorcycle travel is so wonderful - but it shouldn't make you feel like a failure or so overwhelmed like this. You have every right to say, "I'm not ready for this" when faced with a trail so far out of your comfort zone. That doesn't make you weak or a bad rider - it makes you smart and wanting to learn without wrecking your bike and yourself. I crashed on switchbacks in Canyonlands National Park in the USA and had a concussion - it's many minutes of my life I'll never get back. I'm lucky to be alive. And while I continue to push myself, continue to ride thousands of miles every year, I'm not ashamed to sometimes say, "No, I'm not doing that" about a route." Good luck.

[@suzukirgv250runningsweet7]

😢😂😮😊

[@kneadedmassage9751]

If she says it's 5 days, but people do it in 7 for more comfort/ enjoyment... I'm at the point in my old age, I will just assume she is right and would ask her "How many days do YOU want to do it in?" It's just easier, I find, to assume the woman is correct... (for many reasons!)

[@HandyC]

Quad bikes next year then haha much easier with four wheels 😀

[@13Sala13]

She would have a much easier time if she didn't have 40 pounds of stuff on her back. She nearly drove off the side of the mountain.

[@christianfrankl100]

the less your skills are, the more risky your riding is... never let your feet hang down during riding, because your point of weight is much too high.

[@luisribeiro4267]

Hope you’re enjoying your stay in Portugal 🇵🇹 ✌🏼👌🏼 Let us know if you need any help, or anything else… Stay safe, take care, have FuN > Luís Ribeiro

[@liannfoster5467]

Marry Christmas you filthy animals ❤

[@roberthill9011]

Love you guys but I don't want to see you get Herat 🕊️🎄🕊️

[@Establerinho]

All people saying that she is amazing riding de bike are not helping.. she sucks.. telling the truth is better. should had more trainning before start on tracks like this. She will hurt herself..

[@basriguzel527]

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