Why am I doing this?

[@mitchwiebell2785]

Well done! Well said! Thank you!

[@rodneybutler7939]

Keep doing what your doing !!! 69 years old, ( normaly streetrider ) just bought first dirt bike Honda 250, let's give it a go

[@lifesjourneyat50]

enjoy and thank you for kind words!!!

[@advau5363]

Goon on ya mate from down under, love watching your adventures. I got my first ADV bike (R1250GS) at 50 after 20yr break riding road bikes. I thought how hard can it be, took it offroad, crashed and broke some bones which resulted in another 8mths off the bike. Thought maybe I am too old to ride such a big bike but took some training which made me more comfortable. Your videos do provide great motivation and serve as a reminder that maybe I'm not too old (55 now) and should just keep going. Thank you for sharing.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Much appreciated - I have had some folks over the last three years tell me to give up etc....and I forge ahead - I think the reason I do it on the big bike is to prove them wrong...no matter how hurt i get...ha!!!....glad you are staying with it...its so fun to show up at rides and be on the big bike - Training is key - keep doing it and you'll master that bike....thanks again!!!!

[@gatbagel]

Solo. Campfire. Introspection. All great things!!!!

[@parclan]

I think your stuff is great, and I have enjoyed this video. I was wondering about your story. I started riding agin at 59, just retired at 65 and shut down my businesses. Now, a year later and 66, I can't wait to keep riding and learning ( I have a GS 1250 and Suzuki DR 650). Agree 100% that you can always, always, always learn something. I met you in Texas earlier this year, I have seen you ride, and YES, you know some stuff! I can't keep up with you. Hope to meet you out there agin some day. Keep it coming.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Thank you for the kind words...I think if you can ride - ride and ride what you like and how you like....its all subjective anyway - hope we meet again - the good thing...we are riding and doing what we love to do...enjoy!!! - thanks again!!!

[@OlsonADV]

Great perspective. I’m 58 and I am blessed to be able to get out and enjoy the ADV sport. I’m not out there trying to impress anyone, I’m just enjoying being with my son and making memories. We have been talking about posting some trips.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

@@OlsonADV those memories will be forever….definitely post them..thanks for commenting

[@williamchapman9288]

Matt, just stumbled across your channel. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing your adventures, thoughts, and conversations with others. I also am a bit of an ADV noob. I started riding at 47, five years ago and I appreciate you bringing the common rider perspective. We all have to live and ride within our means financial, physically, and with the available time we have. Let's face it sometime a new furnace takes precedence over a bike upgrade and a graduation has to come before an ADV weekend. Look forward to seeing you out there. I think you are also Southwest Ohio based, so we may cross paths in the riding seasons to come. Cheers

[@lifesjourneyat50]

@@williamchapman9288 welcome and thank you…yes we will probably run into one another sometime and look forward to it….yes those pesky LIFE MOMENTS sometime interfere with our fun…but its all good!!!…Thanks again!!!

[@bobholley6202]

Took up ADV riding at 49 after years of sport touring and Harleys. Don’t understand all the friction between the “Big Bike” and the Duel Sport crowds. I have a Tiger 1200 and a Husky 701 and have listened to the “Gatekeepers” on both sides. I just go ride and do my thing. I’m fortunate to live in the great state of Georgia where we’ve got great access to just about any type of riding you could want. Love your channel. It has made me get out there and push the limits on the Tiger which has then really made me do stupid things with the 701!Keep it up brother!

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Thank you...I love to do stupid things as well...but we're having fun...thanks again for watching...

[@louiskirkpeterson6788]

I know I poked fun of you some time back about your Rider Academy video and the bridge crossing, but really do love your channel. You make it real for us old guys. (58 here) Plus, if you look at all your comments so far.. you've replied to each one.. alot of the others don't do that. You've even answered some of my questions in the past. So keep doing what you are doing, alot will keep watching. Hell.. I'm thinking of doing some of the same as you. Hope to one day meet you at an event.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Absolutely love to meet....thanks for commenting and watching much appreciated!!!!

[@theredorealtor8039]

I had so much fun riding in the mud w u at Rockfest and I like this video & your channel!

[@lifesjourneyat50]

@@theredorealtor8039 thank and yes great riding together...much appreciated!!

[@GrumpyPantsBiker]

I understand this view completely. I am 58 and on the ADV and youtube journey as well.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

thanks...glad you're along for the ride...ha!!! Much Appreciated!!

[@jgigs6569]

The GS is a fantastic bike and I’m amazed by what some guys can do on them . I enjoyed your video, looking forward to the next one .

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Thank you!

[@Warerdog24]

I have enjoy watching your Channel because it is realistic for me . I can relate to an older guy just trying to have some adventures in life . Maybe see you next year it the MOA rally in Tennessee.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

That would be great -thank you for the kind words and watching!!!

[@lagrange-munuzerezh9245]

belle et honnête vidéo! j'ai bientôt 63ans, et même si je fais du Off-Road depuis l'âge de 16 ans, en faire avec les GS est tout autre chose. j'admire ta détermination, et je me sens "petit joueur" lorsque je vois les sentiers dans lesquels tu t'engages! respects! étant de taille petite, je n'oserai pas faire ce que tu fais. continues comme ça!

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Gracias...thank you so much and thank you for watching!!!!

[@jgigs6569]

I do a lot of dualsport rides and found you pretty much need a real enduro bike which I have and I also have a pan America which I would never think of riding that on some of these dualsports . That being said I give the guys on the bmw’s a lot of credit but from what I’ve seen you will get one maybe two guys blaze by on a beemer but in most cases there’s guys that have no business being on those trails with those bikes . I’ve been riding for 52 years road raced for a few years ,a NYPD Mcy cop / instructor for 20 years and tons of dirtbike experience and like I said I wouldn’t think of taking my PA on some trails . Don’t get me wrong I love the GS I just think some guys bite off more than they can chew. I been watching your videos for some time now and I have to say for the amount of time you have riding you ride well . 👍🏻

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Thanks you...and I thinking finding the right dual sport for me will work....but I love pushing the envelope on my GS..😳😳🤣🤣🤣...thanks again!

[@timesink101]

Great post, thanks! Thought you were younger, there's hope for me, I'm 49 and just started adv riding. You tackle some challenging stuff (Ophir Pass) on your big bike, very impressive. Thanks for the channel and the great content.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

thank you...and yes you can do it....have fun in your adventures!!!

[@samuroadventure1227]

A professor told me two years ago that the best age to learn is at the 50! And I said really? And left me tell you that I’m on my third year of college and I’m 50! 😅😅😅

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Nice...well done...get that degree...old dogs learning new tricks...thanks for sharing!!!