Take some advice from a 73 yo who has been adventure riding since 1970 on everything from a 125 to 1250s . The golden rules are these. 1. Learn to ride the bike standing on the pegs. Never sit down on water crossings or mud/sand. Standing on the pegs lowers the centre of gravity dramatically, and you will not wash out the front tyre when it gets slippery. Look for pale patches on the concrete under the water. They will have less moss on them. If in doubt, walk them before you ride through. 2. Motocross boots...and the most expensive ones you can afford. It's as important as a good helmet. They will save your legs in a crash and are waterproof. 3. Join a local club and take your bike to a motocross track and practice standing up and controlling slides. 4. None of these crossings that have so far injured the legs of two of you are at all technical if you stand up. Sitting down is for sections where you can cruise along on a smooth road. I learned these rules in 1971 when bikes had only 2" of suspension and after one broken leg sticking it out in a vain and misguided attempt to keep control. No serious injuries since. Best of luck!
I am 62 yo and have been riding since I was 10 the only times I have had leg injuries is when I was sitting down .the man who made the comment above knows what he is talking about. when it gets technical stand stand stand. having good gear helps but correct technique will help more
I was going to sagest similar advice, maybe even an adventure riding course. I've found the Forma Terra Evo boot to be a good compromise between a full enduro boot & an adventure boot. They are not to bad to walk around in too.👍
Yep. People are quick to blame the bikes size and weight. This was 100% a lack of skill. Id say almost zero skill in the basics. Combined with very low confidence. Address the skill shortfall and the confidence will grow.
I was wondering the same while looking at them river crossing and the partner didn't correct them while he was doing it right. I've been riding around 15 months and one of the first things I learned is standing! Gets you so much control on your bike, no matter how loaded is or soft the terrain is. Only getting 1 boot out, but getting up on the pegs as soon as possible is vital.
Heal up Rem Mum! The moto style boots probably saved a break, I'm speculating of course. I'm just glad she was able to keep her head above the water and wasn't alone. When solo I shy away from sketchy water crossings that I would normally happily try in a group.
Oh dear, hope the foot heals quickly. That will shake mum's confidence now, so the solution is lots and lots of easy riding and watch heaps of vids on bike control/techniques. Practice makes perfect. Go mum on being a soldier and fighting on.
I conquer with many comments about standing on the pegs etc Best Money I ever spent was on an ADV riding coarse with Chris Burch (Glasshouse Mountains). Interestingly Dad was on the pegs but you girls were not. Love the channel and keep up the good work.
That´s rough. Torn ligaments are no minor injury and can really hurt. I do agree to a lot what was said in the comments: correct posture and heavier boots would have helped in both cases of injuries in your family recently. However, one of the central points why we ride is to push our limits. Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess: one very few people on this planet can do it perfectly, for the rest of us it will always be a challenge. To get injured on a chessboard is not too common though - riding involves risk. And I do love all the people looking for that challenge and taking that risk. In my view that unites us, whereever you live. Of course you should improve your technics, sure. But after some weeks of sitting around looking sad I hope your Mum will have another go on that challenge, just like you did after your injury. Best wishes and a ton of respect from Germany. Cheers, Rem!
You guys were doing so well. The last bloody crossing, it's not uncommon to take a spill with that many rocky crossings. It can happen to even good riders. Torn ligaments might take a while to heal, so don't rush your Mum or let Her feel pressured. Good there were no breaks. I'm glad She likes Her new ride, good choice, even though it is not a light bike. But for long hauls & dirt included, there aren't many options. Even your bikes at 40kg less is not lite. I like your path choice and will go that way myself next trip south. I made Tenterfield my first stop & it proved just a bit too far for an older rider. Or I should have got away a lot earlier & had more breaks. Till next time, be well & best wishes for Her recovery 🖖
I'm so sorry to see that your mom got hurt. She's definitely a trooper! Got right back on the bike and finished the day. Please send her best wishes from Nashville, TN!
Hope your mum heals up quick rem. It might be best to dismount before a crossing and walk it first. Then ride it. You will get wet but if you put your feet down you will anyway. I have some boots with goretex lining but I'm yet to test them out. Hopefully this won't scare you to keep doing them.
Some great advice in the comment section. Standing allows the bike and body to move independently which allows for better balance and lower centre of gravity especially in the rough stuff. Get well soon! Back on the horse and keep practicing! Also water proof socks are a thing, apparently the poms love them 😂
Parking imediately after the water crossings is really not ideal, especially not sideways across the track, 11:12 , I've come out of those exact crossings unplanned, out of shape and on the throttle hard keeping the front end tracking. Park up the track 25 m, give the next person the widest exit possible
This video had some really lovely footage, and so many water crossings. Wow! And mom did so good until the drop, but what a trooper to keep going on her hurt ankle! She’s a tough one, for sure. My best wishes for her speedy recovery, and I look forward to more of your fantastic videos.
Ouch 6 ligaments mum handled it well!. I noticed dad stands for the crossings and they do say you have better balance and view standing. Curious if this could help but understand its out of the comfort zone. All the best with healing. It's awesome that you guys take such good care of each other and make good Decisions based on the situation. What doesn't break you makes you stronger all the best..
hi guys great video , good onya mum ! awesome effort , speedy recovery , your as tuff as boots i was going to say , i would look at your technique , a few things i learnt is to always look up to where you are heading , not down in front of you , you do have more control standing , and look at the set up of the bike ,as it seemed the bike was getting a fair share of head shake .and remember a lot of your fear is from the unknown , so why stress about something if you cant see it , dont make it up in your mind before you do it , as it might a whole lot different . well done to all of you . keep up the ridding as its so cool to see a family at it . Cheers Steve/ Geraldton WA .
Ok, I'll pay the '?' Mark and I'm so glad your mum is ok 👍 Enjoyed the video and felt every crossing 😮 i live close yet whilst on my list haven't done the Condamine Rd (yet). Some of the 'comments' are 'trolls'. Please disregard them. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing 😊
Great content, but when riding off-road, learn to stand on the pegs, make sure ABS is off 2nd or 3rd gear for water crossings, learn to ride standing, it will make riding off-road so much easier, and your confidence will definitely grow in leaps and bounds, all the best. P.S forget waterproof boots, they will still get wet, look at some SealSkinz socks knee length, they are waterproof and will keep your feet dry.
First of all... i hope for a quick recovery.. River crossings always make me a bit nervous as well, but I never think about crashing the bike in the river. A lack of confidence often leads to crashes... sometimes i am a big fan of walking my path first... and always remember... you did harder stuff before, just without water. in the end! again a great video! looking forward to the next video!.. i do recover of a knee injury.. had to go back to germany.. your videos making me a bit jealous.. and i do look forward to go back to australai :)
Guys I’d suggest you go back to square one and begin to learn the correct techniques and body posture for rocks, sand, inclines, water etc. I reckon it would be a good series if you guys did some training with a reputable Adv skills school and also show how you train to ride vs just going for rides and hoping to improve. The latter risks developing bad habits. The worst are the ones you get away with and then think you are an improved rider.
Problem with water proof boots are that they have less protection and when they do get water in them they stay full of water so you have to empty them out I have have drystars nice boots but less protection but good for walking in, hope mum is ok
what a woman. Has that fall, thinks the ankle is broke but immediately jumps up and helps pull the bike up. Also, if you truly feel something is broke then don't pull your boots off until you are somewhere that you won't need to put the boot back on. If you remove the boot and the ankle swells up really badly then you'll never get the boot back on and it will be exposed for the rest of the trip. A lot of people giving advice on this video...I'm one of them. Bottom line is that everyone was alright and nothing too serious. You guys are badass!!
Great adventures you guys. Some lessons would teach you a lot about off road riding and the correct technique would benefit you all and make it more enjoyable and safer. Stand up, finger on the clutch and look ahead for a start. I've ridden that track it can catch you out.
it's the nerves and tensing up... I noticed it on my first long gravel trip. it started with the bike jiggling everywhere and walking around beneath me a lot. but it slowly decreased... I wasn't sure why, but the bike started to become more controllable and well behaved. to the point were it wasn't walking around at all. My first thought was there was a difference in the road surface??? but going back over the same road it just wasn't there the second time. I guess it's something we all have to tell ourselves every time we encounter something nerve wracking.
With the Garmins in future drop wayward and leave notes. i.e. depths, and surfaces, etc And, stand on the pegs … you have better control of the bike and you can see where you may go
Oh dear. Hope for a quick recovery. When it comes to wet feet on the trails, I carry waterproof socks. If I get water inside my boots, I just remove the boots and wet socks, and throw on the waterproof socks, and they keep my feet dry for the remainder of the day, even though the inside of my boots are wet.
Waterproof boots are a fallacy, as there is one big hole where the water can get in and that is the top. A best they're splash proof. Add on top of that they take longer to dry once wet.
It's really tough when your Mum is injured. We were riding through India and my mum tripped as she got off the bike and broke her wrist. She just strapped it up and continued. A week later I crashed with her on the back and I broke her other wrist. She just got back on and kept going. Hard as nails.
Yet another example of someone riding a bike that is TOO BIG for the rider's size and strength. I'm 6'3", and can lift 400lbs...but I ride a bike with a 32" seat height that weighs 270lbs. Gave up on the tall, heavy stuff long ago!!!
I disagree this primarily, if at all, is about bike height and weight. It appears to simply he a case of low skill and confidence. People that are unskilled in rocky water crossings need to practice on a short stretch of dry rock. Simply to back and forth looking at the exit point vs down and allow the bike to move as it wants. The best bet for that is standing not sitting and especially not chomping at the bit to put feet down for balance. Just as riders shouldn’t be looking down in front on dry rocks nor should they be in water. As confidence and ability grows find ir make a short (20m is fine) lane that is harder. In short, I think people look to blame the bike which is perfectly capable of doing those crossings with ease with ANY size rider so long as they have the baseline ability and aren’t psyching themselves into dropping it as soon as they feel they are losing control/momentum.
Good job all of you. Don't buy waterproof 'Adventure' boots; they are next to useless. Wet The motocross boots saved your mum's ankle from much more damage. Buy some SealSkins waterproof socks instead.
Stand up every time on water crossings.practice in your yard on the grass on how to walk off your bike so your legs don’t get trapped under the bike and it will be second nature when the time comes.the bike can easily be repaired unlike the human body.remember self preservation is the key to be injury free.
The issue is visible here th-cam.com/video/FhJTACIqM6E/w-d-xo.html. Putting your foot down in corners, or not keeping foot on pegs, is a big 'No' in adventure riding - you will hurt your ankle at some point, either because your foot gets caught on the concrete / tarmac and cracks the bone on your footpeg due to the whole leg being pulled backward under the peg, or due to the bike dropping on your ankle. Consider getting Forma Boots (great boots - they are comfortable to walk in, but still offer decent protection). Don't get motocross boots, they are very uncomfortable and if something isn't comfortable she won't wear them. All the gear - all the time! The actual reason she dropped the bike is insufficient speed - more throttle: fixes everything :)
Those are some big boulders, hope your Mum has a speedy recovery, just wondering where you got your helmet chin mount for the Go Pro, I need something similar.
Heavier bikes in the bush have always been a liability , back in the day😢 , heavy trail bikes with indicators and lights were looked down upon by off road riders , in a era where 120kg was a heavy bike to ride off road . If you can’t push a bike off your leg , perhaps it’s too heavy , just my two cents worth .
Being watching your vids good work , lot of effort goes into filming and posting vids. If l was you and your daughter l would do some advanced training by instructor in enduro training or even motorcross to get your arm angles and learn to use your body weight right . Your elbows need to be out and higher for leverage and your letting the bike control your body to much. No fun getting broken. Get better soon. With boots tech 7's are water proof to a height and give good sideways protection. Not a criticism of your riding just like to see you be able to learn and do it safely.
There's a million opinions just like belly buttons, but I agree with you and would add that rolling into the crossing on the pegs will always give you more leverage to control the bike should things go pear shaped half way across - get comfy standing on the pegs heading into obstacles you're not familiar with and use the body weight to leverage the machine. As a recent broken Tib/Fib recovery patient from a rally in 2023, I can attest to the power of moto boots. They certainly didn't save my from my broken leg, nor would have any moto boot in my case, but once it was done the boot acted as a natural splint and minimized my discomfort while really help the recovery team in my extraction....nothing less than moto boots on even the most casual rides for me!
Don’t take your boots off if you’re going to keep riding. Leave them on and only take them off when you get to where you’re going. You can’t ride a bike with a broken leg in no boots. You can ride one with a broken leg and boots on if you have to.
No disrespect, but you might wan't to get some Adventure Bike training. It's as much as a confidence thing too, so focusing on anxiety, will only lead to a negative outcome.
Really! Can't watch anymore, I watched till the mothers accident, that was enough for me! I saw the daughters accident a few months back, I should have stopped following then. One point, lower your tyre pressures, on those roads 15psi max!
Buy some trials bikes and learn how to stand on the pegs FFS! You people are having too many accidents and have no confidence because you won’t stand on the pegs! Great content though! Love it!!
You went about learning this art the hard way - light weight dirtbikes in the bush - then huge adv bike you gonna learn buy hurting yourself 100% 😮 stop 🛑 buy a light weight dirtbike ride that get experience
Each to their own mate but calling it a 400 pound dirtbike implies it’s something it’s not. It’s an adventure bike. Trail bikes are not suited to the long highway stretches these guys do nor do they need a trail/enduro bike for the type of tracks and unsealed roads they adventure on.
@@titaniumquarrion9838 Sure looks like dirt biking to me. BMW invented the Adventure bike terminology in order to sell thier then new offering of the R/800GS in 1980. I went touring in 2014, 3 months and 12,000mi, lots of roads and lots of off road. I was on a KTM500exc. 270lbs, 50+ hp, 70mpg. I went to Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and Quebec. I'd much rather tour on a fast dirt bike for 'Adventure Riding ". I'm presently buying a Honda CRF300 for my next 'Adventure Ride'. PS. I hung out with the German fellow who set a record on Deals gap, he rode the same model KTM I had 75% of the time. He said he only brought out the 4 cylinder in hot weather when the road was warm enough for the required traction. I would challenge any sport biker to keep up with him on that KTM on rt 129 and rt28.
@@kevinnielsen1356 Because clearly they don't show the "boring" transits to get to where the adventure" is. Do you have to ride for multiple hours or even days on the blacktop as part of your dirt biking? If you do Its not "dirt biking" it's adventure riding. While its obvious trail bikes are better for off-road, that's not Adv bikes are designed for. They are a compromise between range, comfort and handling on and off-road. Trail bikes are designed purely or off-road and generally are an unpleasant experience on-road especially at 110+kph fro hours. i assume you are taking the piss.....I hope so, surely you really know the difference between pure trail biking and adv riding.....
@@titaniumquarrion9838 "taking the piss"? I rode my KTM500EXC for 4 month on a solo tour in 2014. Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, west Virginia, Virginia, Ohio Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Quebec. Lots of road and lots of off roading. BMW invented the idea 'Adventure Bike' in 1980 in order to market the R/80GS. I'd rather ride a dirt bike on the road, than an 'Adventure Bike ' on the trail. Seems you are rather 'pissyy' about your opinions and ideas. I think you have bought the hype. PS, I also tour on my Moto Guzzi but not off road.
@@kevinnielsen1356 So I was right. You clearly know exactly what Adv bikes are designed to do. My statement stands - each to his own. You don't want to ride an Adv bike while plenty of people do. I have numerous bikes, including a 500 Enduro set up as a light Adv, a mid-sized "400+ lbs" Adv bike and a road bike. IF I had to pick a single bike it would be the mid-sized Adv. I have no issues with the mid-sized Adv off-road. Perhaps you are lacking fitness and skill? Thanks for your in-depth itinerary. Seems you're the one emotionally invested here Champ.
Stand stand stand, let the bike move.
But at the same time, you go girls 👍 you're doing awesome.
Take some advice from a 73 yo who has been adventure riding since 1970 on everything from a 125 to 1250s . The golden rules are these.
1. Learn to ride the bike standing on the pegs. Never sit down on water crossings or mud/sand. Standing on the pegs lowers the centre of gravity dramatically, and you will not wash out the front tyre when it gets slippery. Look for pale patches on the concrete under the water. They will have less moss on them. If in doubt, walk them before you ride through.
2. Motocross boots...and the most expensive ones you can afford. It's as important as a good helmet. They will save your legs in a crash and are waterproof.
3. Join a local club and take your bike to a motocross track and practice standing up and controlling slides.
4. None of these crossings that have so far injured the legs of two of you are at all technical if you stand up. Sitting down is for sections where you can cruise along on a smooth road.
I learned these rules in 1971 when bikes had only 2" of suspension and after one broken leg sticking it out in a vain and misguided attempt to keep control. No serious injuries since. Best of luck!
I am 62 yo and have been riding since I was 10 the only times I have had leg injuries is when I was sitting down .the man who made the comment above knows what he is talking about. when it gets technical stand stand stand. having good gear helps but correct technique will help more
I was going to sagest similar advice, maybe even an adventure riding course. I've found the Forma Terra Evo boot to be a good compromise between a full enduro boot & an adventure boot. They are not to bad to walk around in too.👍
Yep. People are quick to blame the bikes size and weight. This was 100% a lack of skill. Id say almost zero skill in the basics. Combined with very low confidence. Address the skill shortfall and the confidence will grow.
I was wondering the same while looking at them river crossing and the partner didn't correct them while he was doing it right.
I've been riding around 15 months and one of the first things I learned is standing! Gets you so much control on your bike, no matter how loaded is or soft the terrain is. Only getting 1 boot out, but getting up on the pegs as soon as possible is vital.
All true i have been riding since the mid seventies practice makes perfect ❤
Your Mum is an absolute trooper pushing it all the way home. Sending healing vibes for a quick recovery from all the ligament damage.
Heal up Rem Mum! The moto style boots probably saved a break, I'm speculating of course. I'm just glad she was able to keep her head above the water and wasn't alone. When solo I shy away from sketchy water crossings that I would normally happily try in a group.
Top job girls' absolute legends keep going love the content. I bet the old fella is proud of you both. Get well soon Rem's mum.
So glad your mum didn't brake her ankle.
I have to admit it was hard to watch her falling down.
Oh dear, hope the foot heals quickly. That will shake mum's confidence now, so the solution is lots and lots of easy riding and watch heaps of vids on bike control/techniques. Practice makes perfect. Go mum on being a soldier and fighting on.
Did really well guys hope mum heals quickly, new bike has to be a few fall to get used to it ,another great video
I conquer with many comments about standing on the pegs etc
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Money I ever spent was on an ADV riding coarse with Chris Burch (Glasshouse Mountains).
Interestingly Dad was on the pegs but you girls were not.
Love the channel and keep up the good work.
Hoping you heal quickly Mrs Rem’s Mum. Great adventure, Rem. Good on you all for taking on the challenge.
Good effort. Keep it up. Your mum did so well
That´s rough. Torn ligaments are no minor injury and can really hurt. I do agree to a lot what was said in the comments: correct posture and heavier boots would have helped in both cases of injuries in your family recently. However, one of the central points why we ride is to push our limits. Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess: one very few people on this planet can do it perfectly, for the rest of us it will always be a challenge. To get injured on a chessboard is not too common though - riding involves risk. And I do love all the people looking for that challenge and taking that risk. In my view that unites us, whereever you live. Of course you should improve your technics, sure. But after some weeks of sitting around looking sad I hope your Mum will have another go on that challenge, just like you did after your injury. Best wishes and a ton of respect from Germany. Cheers, Rem!
Love your videos watching from Kenya. Wishing your mom a quick recovery.
You guys were doing so well. The last bloody crossing, it's not uncommon to take a spill with that many rocky crossings. It can happen to even good riders. Torn ligaments might take a while to heal, so don't rush your Mum or let Her feel pressured. Good there were no breaks.
I'm glad She likes Her new ride, good choice, even though it is not a light bike. But for long hauls & dirt included, there aren't many options. Even your bikes at 40kg less is not lite.
I like your path choice and will go that way myself next trip south. I made Tenterfield my first stop & it proved just a bit too far for an older rider. Or I should have got away a lot earlier & had more breaks. Till next time, be well & best wishes for Her recovery 🖖
Wishing your mum a speedy recovery and hope it's not too long before you can all carry on with your journey best wishes from Scotland,🏴.
Great effort dam shame of the waterway crossing,hope your mum gets better and back into it.
You seem to be handling your bike better with the suspension upgrade Rem. Your parents are great to watch! 👌
I'm so sorry to see that your mom got hurt. She's definitely a trooper! Got right back on the bike and finished the day. Please send her best wishes from Nashville, TN!
Hope your mum heals up quick rem. It might be best to dismount before a crossing and walk it first. Then ride it. You will get wet but if you put your feet down you will anyway. I have some boots with goretex lining but I'm yet to test them out. Hopefully this won't scare you to keep doing them.
Some great advice in the comment section. Standing allows the bike and body to move independently which allows for better balance and lower centre of gravity especially in the rough stuff.
Get well soon! Back on the horse and keep practicing!
Also water proof socks are a thing, apparently the poms love them 😂
Parking imediately after the water crossings is really not ideal, especially not sideways across the track, 11:12 , I've come out of those exact crossings unplanned, out of shape and on the throttle hard keeping the front end tracking. Park up the track 25 m, give the next person the widest exit possible
My thoughts are with your mum. I too am alergic to the pain from a broken leg when falling off a bike!
Good luck with recovery mum you girls can compare bike war wounds now lol. Watch out itchy boots Rem Adventures is coming for you.
Sorry for mums injury, I thought it went really well until the incident. Great episode
This video had some really lovely footage, and so many water crossings. Wow! And mom did so good until the drop, but what a trooper to keep going on her hurt ankle! She’s a tough one, for sure. My best wishes for her speedy recovery, and I look forward to more of your fantastic videos.
Ouch 6 ligaments mum handled it well!. I noticed dad stands for the crossings and they do say you have better balance and view standing. Curious if this could help but understand its out of the comfort zone. All the best with healing. It's awesome that you guys take such good care of each other and make good Decisions based on the situation. What doesn't break you makes you stronger all the best..
So sorry Rem for your mom. Hope she has a fast recovery. Take care you, guys. BP IN KY
hi guys great video , good onya mum ! awesome effort , speedy recovery , your as tuff as boots i was going to say , i would look at your technique , a few things i learnt is to always look up to where you are heading , not down in front of you , you do have more control standing , and look at the set up of the bike ,as it seemed the bike was getting a fair share of head shake .and remember a lot of your fear is from the unknown , so why stress about something if you cant see it , dont make it up in your mind before you do it , as it might a whole lot different . well done to all of you . keep up the ridding as its so cool to see a family at it . Cheers Steve/ Geraldton WA .
Ok, I'll pay the '?' Mark and I'm so glad your mum is ok 👍
Enjoyed the video and felt every crossing 😮 i live close yet whilst on my list haven't done the Condamine Rd (yet).
Some of the 'comments' are 'trolls'. Please disregard them. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing 😊
I knew it was coming, but it didn't make it any easier to watch! I hope she recovers quickly. She seems as tough as nails.
Hope mums on the road to recovery she's a tough little trooper see u all again soon
Well, that's one track I'll leave well alone. Hope your mum recover fast.😢
Great content, but when riding off-road, learn to stand on the pegs, make sure ABS is off 2nd or 3rd gear for water crossings, learn to ride standing, it will make riding off-road so much easier, and your confidence will definitely grow in leaps and bounds, all the best.
P.S forget waterproof boots, they will still get wet, look at some SealSkinz socks knee length, they are waterproof and will keep your feet dry.
Heal quick Mum....lots of hugs.....see folks even with the best off road boots you can still injure your ankle.
Good video Rem. Hope things work out so you can get back on the road again!
First of all... i hope for a quick recovery..
River crossings always make me a bit nervous as well, but I never think about crashing the bike in the river. A lack of confidence often leads to crashes... sometimes i am a big fan of walking my path first... and always remember... you did harder stuff before, just without water.
in the end! again a great video! looking forward to the next video!.. i do recover of a knee injury.. had to go back to germany.. your videos making me a bit jealous.. and i do look forward to go back to australai :)
Guys I’d suggest you go back to square one and begin to learn the correct techniques and body posture for rocks, sand, inclines, water etc. I reckon it would be a good series if you guys did some training with a reputable Adv skills school and also show how you train to ride vs just going for rides and hoping to improve.
The latter risks developing bad habits. The worst are the ones you get away with and then think you are an improved rider.
Problem with water proof boots are that they have less protection and when they do get water in them they stay full of water so you have to empty them out I have have drystars nice boots but less protection but good for walking in, hope mum is ok
A lesson for new riders to spend more time getting to know a new bike . The video proves that there is no substitute for experience.
what a woman. Has that fall, thinks the ankle is broke but immediately jumps up and helps pull the bike up.
Also, if you truly feel something is broke then don't pull your boots off until you are somewhere that you won't need to put the boot back on. If you remove the boot and the ankle swells up really badly then you'll never get the boot back on and it will be exposed for the rest of the trip.
A lot of people giving advice on this video...I'm one of them. Bottom line is that everyone was alright and nothing too serious. You guys are badass!!
Sorry to see, that’s one sketchy river crossing to both mum and daughter now from memory…hope you recover quickly. 👍
Glad you were not hurt to bad Mum, but please stand up when crossing rivers!
Great adventures you guys. Some lessons would teach you a lot about off road riding and the correct technique would benefit you all and make it more enjoyable and safer. Stand up, finger on the clutch and look ahead for a start. I've ridden that track it can catch you out.
A little more speed in these river crossings, to slow and that what happens, speedy recovery ❤️🩹
it's the nerves and tensing up...
I noticed it on my first long gravel trip. it started with the bike jiggling everywhere and walking around beneath me a lot. but it slowly decreased... I wasn't sure why, but the bike started to become more controllable and well behaved. to the point were it wasn't walking around at all. My first thought was there was a difference in the road surface??? but going back over the same road it just wasn't there the second time.
I guess it's something we all have to tell ourselves every time we encounter something nerve wracking.
Hope your mom is recovering well. Learn to let go by lifting the falling leg. Let the bike fall. Alwys looking forward to your videos.
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With the Garmins in future drop wayward and leave notes. i.e. depths, and surfaces, etc
And, stand on the pegs … you have better control of the bike and you can see where you may go
Oh dear. Hope for a quick recovery.
When it comes to wet feet on the trails,
I carry waterproof socks. If I get water inside my boots, I just remove the boots and wet socks, and throw on the waterproof socks, and they keep my feet dry for the remainder of the day, even though the inside of my boots are wet.
Gaerne boots please, grab the alps and flex them at ankle height, you'll see what i mean
Safe riding
Waterproof boots are a fallacy, as there is one big hole where the water can get in and that is the top. A best they're splash proof. Add on top of that they take longer to dry once wet.
It's really tough when your Mum is injured. We were riding through India and my mum tripped as she got off the bike and broke her wrist. She just strapped it up and continued. A week later I crashed with her on the back and I broke her other wrist. She just got back on and kept going. Hard as nails.
Some people just don't possess the reflexes to drop a bike properly.
Yet another example of someone riding a bike that is TOO BIG for the rider's size and strength. I'm 6'3", and can lift 400lbs...but I ride a bike with a 32" seat height that weighs 270lbs. Gave up on the tall, heavy stuff long ago!!!
I disagree this primarily, if at all, is about bike height and weight. It appears to simply he a case of low skill and confidence.
People that are unskilled in rocky water crossings need to practice on a short stretch of dry rock. Simply to back and forth looking at the exit point vs down and allow the bike to move as it wants. The best bet for that is standing not sitting and especially not chomping at the bit to put feet down for balance.
Just as riders shouldn’t be looking down in front on dry rocks nor should they be in water.
As confidence and ability grows find ir make a short (20m is fine) lane that is harder.
In short, I think people look to blame the bike which is perfectly capable of doing those crossings with ease with ANY size rider so long as they have the baseline ability and aren’t psyching themselves into dropping it as soon as they feel they are losing control/momentum.
Good job all of you. Don't buy waterproof 'Adventure' boots; they are next to useless. Wet The motocross boots saved your mum's ankle from much more damage. Buy some SealSkins waterproof socks instead.
Bad front suspension CF MOTO👌
Stand up every time on water crossings.practice in your yard on the grass on how to walk off your bike so your legs don’t get trapped under the bike and it will be second nature when the time comes.the bike can easily be repaired unlike the human body.remember self preservation is the key to be injury free.
The issue is visible here th-cam.com/video/FhJTACIqM6E/w-d-xo.html. Putting your foot down in corners, or not keeping foot on pegs, is a big 'No' in adventure riding - you will hurt your ankle at some point, either because your foot gets caught on the concrete / tarmac and cracks the bone on your footpeg due to the whole leg being pulled backward under the peg, or due to the bike dropping on your ankle. Consider getting Forma Boots (great boots - they are comfortable to walk in, but still offer decent protection). Don't get motocross boots, they are very uncomfortable and if something isn't comfortable she won't wear them. All the gear - all the time! The actual reason she dropped the bike is insufficient speed - more throttle: fixes everything :)
Those are some big boulders, hope your Mum has a speedy recovery, just wondering where you got your helmet chin mount for the Go Pro, I need something similar.
Heavier bikes in the bush have always been a liability , back in the day😢 , heavy trail bikes with indicators and lights were looked down upon by off road riders , in a era where 120kg was a heavy bike to ride off road .
If you can’t push a bike off your leg , perhaps it’s too heavy , just my two cents worth .
from what i hear you want boot with holes or u end up with buckets holding water!
Being watching your vids good work , lot of effort goes into filming and posting vids. If l was you and your daughter l would do some advanced training by instructor in enduro training or even motorcross to get your arm angles and learn to use your body weight right . Your elbows need to be out and higher for leverage and your letting the bike control your body to much. No fun getting broken. Get better soon. With boots tech 7's are water proof to a height and give good sideways protection. Not a criticism of your riding just like to see you be able to learn and do it safely.
There's a million opinions just like belly buttons, but I agree with you and would add that rolling into the crossing on the pegs will always give you more leverage to control the bike should things go pear shaped half way across - get comfy standing on the pegs heading into obstacles you're not familiar with and use the body weight to leverage the machine. As a recent broken Tib/Fib recovery patient from a rally in 2023, I can attest to the power of moto boots. They certainly didn't save my from my broken leg, nor would have any moto boot in my case, but once it was done the boot acted as a natural splint and minimized my discomfort while really help the recovery team in my extraction....nothing less than moto boots on even the most casual rides for me!
Don’t take your boots off if you’re going to keep riding.
Leave them on and only take them off when you get to where you’re going.
You can’t ride a bike with a broken leg in no boots.
You can ride one with a broken leg and boots on if you have to.
Lucky last.
No disrespect, but you might wan't to get some Adventure Bike training. It's as much as a confidence thing too, so focusing on anxiety, will only lead to a negative outcome.
Really! Can't watch anymore, I watched till the mothers accident, that was enough for me! I saw the daughters accident a few months back, I should have stopped following then. One point, lower your tyre pressures, on those roads 15psi max!
Buy some trials bikes and learn how to stand on the pegs FFS!
You people are having too many accidents and have no confidence because you won’t stand on the pegs!
Great content though! Love it!!
You went about learning this art the hard way - light weight dirtbikes in the bush - then huge adv bike you gonna learn buy hurting yourself 100% 😮 stop 🛑 buy a light weight dirtbike ride that get experience
400 plus pound dirt bike ? Nope, not for me.
Each to their own mate but calling it a 400 pound dirtbike implies it’s something it’s not. It’s an adventure bike. Trail bikes are not suited to the long highway stretches these guys do nor do they need a trail/enduro bike for the type of tracks and unsealed roads they adventure on.
@@titaniumquarrion9838 Sure looks like dirt biking to me. BMW invented the Adventure bike terminology in order to sell thier then new offering of the R/800GS in 1980. I went touring in 2014, 3 months and 12,000mi, lots of roads and lots of off road. I was on a KTM500exc. 270lbs, 50+ hp, 70mpg. I went to Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and Quebec. I'd much rather tour on a fast dirt bike for 'Adventure Riding ". I'm presently buying a Honda CRF300 for my next 'Adventure Ride'. PS. I hung out with the German fellow who set a record on Deals gap, he rode the same model KTM I had 75% of the time. He said he only brought out the 4 cylinder in hot weather when the road was warm enough for the required traction. I would challenge any sport biker to keep up with him on that KTM on rt 129 and rt28.
@@kevinnielsen1356 Because clearly they don't show the "boring" transits to get to where the adventure" is. Do you have to ride for multiple hours or even days on the blacktop as part of your dirt biking? If you do Its not "dirt biking" it's adventure riding.
While its obvious trail bikes are better for off-road, that's not Adv bikes are designed for. They are a compromise between range, comfort and handling on and off-road. Trail bikes are designed purely or off-road and generally are an unpleasant experience on-road especially at 110+kph fro hours.
i assume you are taking the piss.....I hope so, surely you really know the difference between pure trail biking and adv riding.....
@@titaniumquarrion9838 "taking the piss"? I rode my KTM500EXC for 4 month on a solo tour in 2014. Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, west Virginia, Virginia, Ohio Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Quebec. Lots of road and lots of off roading. BMW invented the idea 'Adventure Bike' in 1980 in order to market the R/80GS. I'd rather ride a dirt bike on the road, than an 'Adventure Bike ' on the trail. Seems you are rather 'pissyy' about your opinions and ideas. I think you have bought the hype. PS, I also tour on my Moto Guzzi but not off road.
@@kevinnielsen1356 So I was right. You clearly know exactly what Adv bikes are designed to do.
My statement stands - each to his own. You don't want to ride an Adv bike while plenty of people do.
I have numerous bikes, including a 500 Enduro set up as a light Adv, a mid-sized "400+ lbs" Adv bike and a road bike. IF I had to pick a single bike it would be the mid-sized Adv. I have no issues with the mid-sized Adv off-road. Perhaps you are lacking fitness and skill?
Thanks for your in-depth itinerary. Seems you're the one emotionally invested here Champ.
Bit of bad luck, hoping for a quick recovery, I have a CFMOTO 450MT on order, can't wait 👍👍