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As a male, I always felt that we need this, just simply to sort our head out.

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Rarely does a video move me enough to comment, but yours did. Keep on moving forward.

Mike, thanks for sharing your personal story. It is particularly relatable to people who have spent a life serving others, and now feel that they want to do a little something for themselves. Motorcycling offers people an excellent way to access new, visceral and meaningful life experiences. I really liked your comment about the requirement to be in the 'here & now' when one is riding a bike. Very few activities demand this in this era where we have sooo many distractions. It is nice to experience the here & now.

Such a reMARKable video, 😻 seen after many days, although I am a regular biker/ travel video watcher. "MARK" my words Mark! I'm taking this video as an inspiration towards future plan's. Nicely shot, edited and great choice of background music. You have killed it. Waiting for some more videos. Love 💖 from Mumbai.

I'm 68 years old now. Driving bikes for 50 years. Very happy with my 2024 HD Fat Bob.

Love this! I just started my journey at 57! Just got my bike and learning to ride. Lost marriage, mom, and dad all within 2 years. I was feeling abandoned...not wanted. I woke up one day and decided to learn to ride....it's bringing me back to a new normal...no longer feeling abandoned or not worthy! Keep riding brother❤

58 myself, dirt bikes , atv , Harley Davidson bike . Ride everything like I am still 20, buying a new African twin soon , maybe a trip to Alaska from Pennsylvania in the States. 58 is nothing do not make your self sound old lol. 😊 35 year's under my belt motorcycling . Keep riding the wheels of your bike it reverses the aging process , fountain of youth in my book !! Enjoy your new addiction to the max my friend 😊😊😊

Such a great video

It’s often said that you’re a spectator in a car but on a bike you live the journey. So true. You ride a bike(slowly) taking in the senses with the biggest being the smell. I never knew how amazing motorcycling could be. If you’re talking yourself out of it remember the roads aren’t for speed, that’s what tracks are made for. I cycle and motorcycle and the latter is safer. Back roads, slow rides in good weather is what it’s all about.

I was diagnosed with a terminal liver disease in 2008 aged 50... After sorting out my affairs i bought a Harley Davidson Sportster. 16 years and a liver transplant later aged 67 I'm planning a 3 month motorcycle trip around New Zealand. This is my life now, crossing the USA west to east and back. But New Zealand is my favorite country to motorcycle in. A blanket 100 kmph speed limit verry little traffic make NZ one of the safest places on earth to ride. And the scenery is mind blowing.

How did you find the motorcycle? Why that model? Did you do any upgrades or extensive maintenance before heading out? What was in your travel kit? You seemed to be traveling light. Thanks for sharing.

I rode as a kid and had a few bikes over the years. As a truck driver for many years, I suffered anguish over the many places I drove or passed by because of my HUGE conveyance. No longer on the road, I found a great deal on a Kawasaki Z650RS. At 59, I've found that my butt isn't as durable as it once was, but I live in North Georgia (USA) and the riding is fabulous! The bike is far more competent than any I've had over the years, and while I DO ride some during the winter, I'm REALLY looking forward to spring.

Where is that place at 11:58? Looks interesting. Nice channel. I am 62. Thinking of buying a motorcycle though nit my first. In my 20s and early 30sI had several. A Honda 123, a Kawasaki GPX305 and a Kawasaki ZZR600.

Beautiful story, and profound realisations. I'm lucky that I grew up on a farm with a YZ125G dirt bike, and know the focus and joy a motorbike provides. Not had a bike for 20 years now, but my long term partner has recently decided to move on, and oddly enough after a few days of being sad, got excited, knowing a bike was now an option, so your story resonates. I am lucky living costal here in Australia, I can take my mountain bike into the local forests or paddle my ocean ski offshore, and be completely isolated and alone pretty quickly. As you have found all life problems or choices are solved when you get quiet, away from it all, and just breathe. A bike is a great way to do so, and I can't wait to be back in my teen happy place!

Beautiful motorcycle trip

I'm beyond midlife, 70, and had a Sportster in 82,83,and 84 when I had my actual midlife crisis at 30. Never dreamed I'd live this long and my Cayman allows me to drive way too fast way to easy so I just got another Sportster. I'm currently changing it to suit me and look forward to riding the same back roads I've been using the car on with a different view. I'll pass the Porsche on to someone else.

Great video! I started my own motorcycle journey when I hit 50 and took a trip from the middle of the US to Alaska. Everything you talk about rings true about the mental focus and appreciation for natural beauty. Over 10 years later, it's still my recluse and 'me' time - a lot of personal life changes along the way, but I always come back to planning that next epic journey for a week or two every year. I plan to continue for another 20+ years. Hope to cross paths on the open road someday if you ever make it to North America to ride (and happy to give you your route and destination recommendations the most epic ones!)

So happy for you but I’m jealous, I haven’t ridden in over 40 years. I loved riding and I wish that I could but my health problem doesn’t let me do it. If I could I would be all over our beautiful country, nothing but my health would hold me back. Be safe in your travels.

Cool video, did a similar ride around northern Italy on a looky likey Lambretta. Hope it eased your mind it did me, keep well.😊

What a beautiful video. I will definitely drive that route all the way to Scotland one day. Can it be done on a heavy Harley?

I keep coming back to this video, and every time it's such a pleasure - definitely relating, finding oneself quite a lot in the feel of this story. Sending best wishes for many more good rides as these!

Beautiful

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Bravo! My husband and I loved your story. We have been riding together since shortly after we got married 40 years ago. I had never even ridden on the back of a bike until I rode on my husband's bike. He's been riding since he was 10. I firmly believe riding can be a wonderful, confidence inspiring, life changing experience. I used to be a rather timid, nervous, worry wart. I have come to see life for the joyful, exciting journey it can be because of riding motorcycles. I never would have guessed the positive changes that were in store for me when I started riding and we are both very happy for how positive an effect it has been for you. HAPPY RIDING TO YOU!

Great little video. As a 62 year old biker, this was really nice to see. You should try Europe next - great fun and better weather!

Statistically, at around 60, people are likely to face bereavement and divorce. I had two close bereavements ( mother & sister) and a divorce (after 35 years). But biking has a way of helping with its meditative state.

Incredible story and video. Great job.

Beautiful storytelling, Mike. I took up motorcycling at 50, partly to fulfil an ambition and partly to have a sense of closeness to my dad; or at least, his memory. He was a long-time enthusiast and being out on the road often gives me a sense that he’s somehow with me still. It’s amazing. All the best to you and thanks for this wonderful video.

Fantastic video, Mike. Thanks for putting it together, it's a wonderful journey that you portrayed.

There is nothing like adrenalin keeping the heart pounding whilst riding a motorcycle. This year was a 6-week 4,000 mile tour of eastern Europe. Next year scheduled another 6-weeks around Spain, Portugal and France. Will be 69 then and mostly camping. The spirit of youth never subsides on two wheels.

@Mike...well done Mate.This video was a breath of fresh air..keep it up.God Bless🎉

Hi, I just came across your motorcycle diary. The pictures are fantastic and framed. May I ask you how you recorded the videos when you were riding? What sort of equipment did you use? Thank you in advance for the advice ;)

Amazing work, man! Your videography is beautiful, your story telling is captivating. It is rare that I feel connection to a youtuber from the first video. I stumbled on your video while looking for inspiration to move from a scooter to a touring bike. I would say your video did the job.

Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Your journey touched my heart. Our motorcycle experience is very similar.

Had a yamaha yds7 250 as a seventeen year old, I recently purchased another as a seventy year old, loved riding motorcycles all my life only difference is the sun has to be shining, I always say no one knows how old we are when we put our helmets on 😂

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Great video. Reminds me a little of ‘stories of bike’ videos. Next time you come up past Manchester to Cumbria, you’re free to message and I’ll see if I can help or meet up. I’m often between the two. Can show you some great roads

58 x 2 =116 Midlife?? 🤷🏿‍♂️

Well, alone on the narrow open road.

Your photography is amazing. I was just in Ireland for two weeks and England is just as beautiful I think or maybe close.

Top Notch. Very inspiring and well captured! As Mark Twain famously said, 'It would have been shorter if I'd had more time." Meaning me, not you 😉

I’m 52 and along with my wife, we put about 12,000 miles per year on our motorcycle. Road trips from Northern Wisconsin to the Oregon Coast is an annual trip we make.

This is the way motorcycle riding is meant to be done. I always assume that the "I do 1200 miles in one day" guys just hate riding their bike and want to get done with the trip as quickly as possible. Enjoy the ride, take the back roads.

Ride on brother. Don't let anything stop u.

Really enjoyed this Mike, great editing, best wishes 👍

Some excellent, very clear shots there - stills & video! Pretty sure I recognised that last couple of shots from the Peak District too - kinda home turf.

I rode motorcycle for about 30 years but gave it up to start wilderness canoeing about 20 years ago. I tripped with my brother, sharing our love of the outdoors, but he was killed in a car collision not too long ago. I tried to do trips on my own, and bought a solo canoe so the boat wouldn’t feel so “empty”. However after years of paddling with him, my heart wasn’t in it anymore. My daughter occasionally came on canoe trips with me but it just wasn’t the same. So I just bought a Versys 300X motorcycle so I can still do some wilderness trips but the change to a bike will (hopefully) take away the negative thoughts I have about canoeing on my own. Now I just have to wait for spring..... Enjoyed your video. Cheers from Canada

Hi..people. I was 64 yo when I got my motorbike licence...I am now retitrd so a motorcycle was one of my retirement toys...ie the 2 B's bike and boat. Steven in Cairns Australia 😊