I was really struggling with some traumatic events that happened in my family. Also a girl that shattered my heart. So, I took a solo motorcycle adventure across America from CT to WA then back to CT. 7386 miles round trip. 3/4 of the way to WA, I met a guy also traveling across the country on a bike from the east coast at a stop light! The guy and I rode together for 4 days and became instant friends. My head has never been more clear after that trip. Things don’t bother me like they used to. People have noticed a difference in how I carry myself after that adventure across the country. I thank God for motorcycles.
@@gokulkrishm51 yessir! I did it on a bone stock 2021 Yamaha Mt-09. The bike worked flawlessly. No issued at all mechanically. But I did wish it had a few more creature comforts but I made do.
Coming from 3 - 5 year relationships. Who cares bro … end of the day we all die don’t fixed in some woman take it from me they where your world “”” herd that all before no expectations we may have 4 wife’s 4 kids all that matters is your happy Having a purpose and chasing goals dreams Do a month of no fap don’t worry about girls I’ve been bodybuilder since 2008 girls come and go weights done get jacked get huge make heaps of money you will Have 10 wife’s wanting to be with you. And your here worrying about some girl when there is 99999999 more. It’s hard to wrap around but think very deep imagine if you died tomorrow and your worrying about something. You will never fix She did you a favour she showed you she wasn’t worth it thank her move on bra
Riding resets my brain, instantly putting me in my best mood up to 48 hours afterwards. Also, it’s the only time in my life that while I’m riding. It’s the only thing I’m thinking about. Nothing else captures my full attention like that.
When I'm out road riding, and nearly home, I see my street coming up and I ride right past it. When I finally do make it back home, stop the engine & remove my helmet, this nagging feeling of 'back to reality' smacks me up the side of my head. Sometimes, I'll get right back on & go for another big circle through the neighboring towns.
If you've ever had an argument with somebody because you enjoy riding and they think it's bad for you... well... here you go! Share this video with them :D
I loved this, I'm currently struggling with my mental health and struggling to engage in the things I love doing. Watching this made me cry , listening to the words which seem so poignant to how I feel. I have just bought myself a new bike to explore some UK lanes. Thank you for this.
I understand- same here, some days are a struggle, I ride and play some guitar, the hardest part is mounting up or grabbing the guitar. Then it's all good for a while anyway, stay safe and healthy friend- U.S. here, BMW R1150RT...
I'm a Doctor, riding since 1969, work with patients of Addiction disorders and cardiac disorders and spent my earlier years as a Military doctor. Completely agree with you- on both the science and the benefits of riding, provided you dont get stupid crazy while riding. These days its mostly road and rarely off road. But the well being is not diminished. Happy riding. Safe riding....
Awesome video 👍 I’m a psychologist and a psychotherapist (in training) in Germany and I totally agree. I have a plan/project for later years to make this kind of rides in the Alps or my local area (close to the Alps) and connect motorcycle to psychotherapy. Ride safe ✌️
I went through a tough breakup in early June and knew I had to get out into the world on my bike. Loaded up my dads r1200gs and went on my first long trip and road everyday for nearly 3 weeks. Put nearly 3000 miles on the road and had some much time to think and reflect and appreciate the world around me. I swear you cannot pay for a drug or a therapist to give you that feeling. Nothing and I mean nothing beats the feeling of being out on 2 wheels, alone or with friends. So greatful to have an outlet like motorcycles and mountain bikes.
I’m a disabled veteran and out riding season is coming to an end here in Michigan which always leaves me feeling a little depressed. I would love to relocate to an area like yours where I could ride year round. What an amazing career you have guiding rides for a living! The epitome of “dream job” for motorcycle and outdoor enthusiasts. ✌️
I also get sad when I have to put my bikes to sleep mine are already put down for the winter You said your a DAV first thanks for your service second find a aerobic activity that you can do... that is what I do it helps and yea this guy has an killer life
If moving isn’t an option, perhaps a riding trip someplace warmer? You get new scenery and an adventure! My best was the Italian/Swiss Alps. While not a winter destination, it’s on of my most memorable trips.
I hear you load clear brother! I am a DAV person who is 69 years old. I have been riding for 50 years and I also feel more depressed when my riding season is over here in Pennsylvania. My physical condition prevents my from doing other activities. I go out in my garage and just stare at my Harley.
Thank you for your service- Perhaps an adventure style bike is right for you.. I ride a BMW R1150RT, not a adventure but a sport tourer, heated seat heated grips, great wind protection as well. I live in the Midwest and on those days when the roads are clear and dry - I will ride in the winter. The Harleys are all tucked in for the winter, whos the biker now lol...
Broke my arm on a motorcycle recently after I low sided on a corner. I was in the hospital watching motorcycle videos on my phone hours after. Never experienced anything as enjoyable as motorcycles. 😂
Amazing video brother. As a person who fell into the darkest Depression of my 51 years on this planet, motorcycles literally saved my life. It is the best activity. Thank you so much for sharing
I have grown scared of riding hard and extreme, lately. But my old 98 XR200R is my main farm bike... and to get to where I need to be, I have to take this old thing up and down rivers and hills. Your video hits home for sure. I find that my time in the seat just makes my day, resets the stress and helps me stay relaxed about the issue I am tackling. I tip my hat to all you riders who can still do the hard enduro stuff. It's definitely a physical and mental skill, and now we know, a psychological boon too.
I'm 28 years old, and never in my life have I rode anything 2 wheeled that wasn't a bicycle. I ended up building a 2-stroke motorized bicycle a few months ago, more out of practicality than anything, but after that first ride I always come back home with a smile on my face. The satisfaction of being able to put together something with your own hands and be able to ride and enjoy it near to the same effect as a full on motorcycle, I've never felt anything like it, and it fills a hole that's been missing for a long time.
I am a retired special operations Iraq and Afghanistan Army veteran. I have also been riding for years and have felt somehow motorcycling really helped me with my mental state. I have seen a lot of TH-cam videos and this has to be one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for making it.
The science behind why motorcycle riding is such great therapy! Fascinating! Of course, we've all know the results, if not necessarily the specific methods. Hell, just commuting to work on my bike helps me get my brain on point and ready for a productive day, while my ride home helps me get past negative experiences during the day and arrive home happy and mentally healthy. Man, I'd love to do some group trail rides like this, it looks absolutely amazing. Sadly, that's very hard to come by here.
Your narration is so dang good Ty! Love the closeup drone footage through the trees. You’re getting really good at that. Hope to be back again next year!
Excellent video with a great explanation of why riding is so good for us mentally, physicslly, spiritually, and emotionally! Having used EMDR therapy and being an avid single track rider, I really love the comparision and agree with the sicence! Thank you for making this video!
Once again an impeccable production. Your timing could not be better. Winter is on its way here in the Northwest and along with it comes the wet and cold. I tend to ride very little if any during these winter months. Thanks for providing the encouragement to get out and ride. Going to be talking with two friends/co-workers who recently purchased KTMs and see if they would be interested in heading to Utah for EveRide epic guided tour. Thanks again for putting out the positive content. Keep up the good work. 😀
Epileptic seizures. I kept riding, got one on the bike. Woke up and pushed the bike home. Cried. That was the end it seemed. I ended up with up to 7 seizures per day. I was a passable powerlifter. I could deadlift 640 pounds but only 300lbs were enough to induce a seizure at that time. I fought to get other medication, worked on my breathing and suddenly the seizures were gone. I went to a workout to see if they really were and they were. So in order to ride again I had to wait one year, so states the law. My mother got cancer and died on new years eve in the same year. I started my bike and went riding. A few months later a car took me down on the bike, just 2 days after I was legally allowed to ride again. I spent some time in hospital, but I got back on the bike asap. It is helping. I tackled a hard enduro event and overturned my old dr750big downhill. It was a bloody mess and very exhausting. But I got no seizure there. Almost cried there because I was free. Sometimes I can feel it knocking but I need riding to stay sane. I saw people who thought about suicide due to epilepsy taking everything from them. On breath too much - down you go. No arguments, no sports, no sex, no riding - nothing. What a lucky bastard I am. Someday it might return in the wrong moment. But riding keeps bad things at bay. I never share it in riding groups though. I feel guilty about that, but well...
I just read your experience and i have to say that you are very strong. Stronger than you think. Just Never lose hope. Everything will be all right. Take good care of yourself.
You will never see a motorcycle parked in front of the therapist office. Motorcycling is the easiest , cheapest , quickest, healthiest way to help calm your brain and relieve stress. To a lesser degree there may be other activities that can achieve this relief , however, nothing compares the the stress relief you get from the thrill of riding. I'm 73 and I still ride , However, my body is beat up , broken and repaired . I have trouble walking , I can not hike any longer but I can still ride.
I have enjoyed riding for 50+ years now. It's therapy for me, always has. I currently own 8 therapists and am shopping for number 9. My dad was a pro class flat track racer and he put me on my first bike when I was three years old. Thanks dad, what a journey I have had. I still sneak out to flat track practice sessions from time to time. I plan on going to two hill climbs next year... even though my class is called "over the hill", I'll be there. Even old competition bikes need to get out once and awhile.
@@slimfit767 Different purposes, the four competition bikes are built for four different situations. It was real bad when I was younger, we had practice bikes to preserve the race bikes. (also practice bikes served as spare parts)
I never understood why women needed more than one pair of shoes until I bought my second bike decades ago...they’ve grown to 12 & they each have a certain application & purpose for their existence in my garage. I can no longer argue w/woman on why they need so many different pairs of shoes...😬
I have pretty severe Parkinson’s disease (severe enough that I had DBS, deep brain stimulator, surgery and I limp like an old man at times), but I can still ride a motorcycle and often when I do I can’t feel my symptoms at all. It doesn’t happen every time I ride, but riding always makes me feel better. I have ridden since I was a little kid and I’m almost 59 now, but I think it would help just about anyone willing to try. Nothing makes me feel better!!!
Thanks for sharing that. I definitely say that it does help the brain and the physicality. I started riding E bikes in 2018. At 65 years old. l had trouble throwing a leg over a bicycle. The more I tried the better it got. Then I saw Itchy boots, Dork in the road, And some other motorcycle bloggers in October 2021. And that was it. I wanted to go farther. I wanted to get out and see more. Don't get me wrong ebikes are great. Now I found a motorcycle I can get my leg over. I'll admit I was a little nervous. But every day that I get on that thing it gets better. I started off on a small lightweight klx230. With a seat height of 32.7". You can find them with lower weight and less seat height. And if you haven't ridden in a while I recommend taking lessons. That's what I will be doing in the spring.
Yep, true facts. I'm a cruiser/bobber rider. Getting out on back country roads resets and clears my head. WI. season is pretty much over till April. The riding and meeting other riders/bikers is therapeutic... All walks of life yet same shared interests. Indian, HD, Japanese, English. Two or three wheels. It's about getting out there.
Thanks for talking about mental health in your videos! I love what you do here! Wasn't expecting to hear about EMDR in a motorcycle video, but I'm so happy you brought it up!
Loved the video. All the points reminded me of the bonds I formed while thruhiking. Walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail with total strangers will forever be some of the best memories I have.
I've done a very challenging trip with my girlfriend, had a bit of an accident with a truck, poorly maintained roads, mechanical problems and cruel weather. But when we finally reached our destination, it was awesome! Like we had beaten a challenge, almost like beating a very difficult videogame boss together, the bond we created on that trip was like none we've ever had!
Applaud you putting together the thoughts behind this video. Everything you said makes sense from a mechanistic perspective in terms of neuroscience. Something I understand medically and have experienced while riding. Excellent drone footage, too!
Me too. Living in Europe in a country where winters are harsh and on top of that, offroad is made illegal and general restrictions everywhere, it indeed feels like nature and freedom loving people are just pushed out of the country.
22 yrs in service here retired now 2017 i start eiding again on a 2017 crf250L i have ptsd this video has to be presented to your local VA i start racing xc on 2019 my competition? My self and my bike helps with my diabetes my ptsd my results? Memories cant never be replace i get on my own bubble 2 hours no worries just me the bike and rhe trail and how to solve and overcome adversity in the woods priceless thanks for this wonderfull video
I’m not much for trail riding but I do immense miles on two lane and the super sled this video should be installed in every motorcycle shop in the entire US survey
My mental health took a big hit having to sell my DR to pay bills. I’d give almost anything to get a bike again and be able to go for rides like this. Still have my mountain bike thankfully.
I have suffered with severe depression, anxiety, & PTSD for most of my life. There are days I come home from work and I’m completely overwhelmed and miserable feeling. My wife will push me to go get out on my street bike vs laying down. She tells me every time that it completely changes me for the better & I feel it as well. Usually for the next 2 days after a ride I just feel better overall, mentally and emotionally. I ride both street bikes & dirt bikes & I get the same positive feelings from both.
This just confirms everything I've ever thought, even after a gnarly crash I still feel better than I do sitting home behind a computer working... Sadly a gnarly crash can mean more time sitting home waiting to heal which is more depressing..
I love "last guy" at 4:22 just having a blast riding berms and stuff. Reminds me of a younger me when every staircase was a jump, every loading dock was a bigger jump. I kind of miss free-riding a mountain bike. But hey, I'm in my fifties and just got hold of an FE450. It's *kind* of a mountain bike, right...
Motorcycling is what really allowed me to reconnect and talk with my older brother after he had gone through rehab and we were having some dark times in both our lives but motorcycling held us together and it is something we continue doing to this day
St. George is so instantly recognizable to any native who spends any amount of time outside. They like to say we live in a national park. I think that is pretty accurate. This video was an awesome watch by the way!
Thank you again for the wonderful content, I always find it refreshing and honest. Speaking of mental health, I hope your journeys have been going well! You help others while helping yourself, so keep up the good work (whatever that might be)!! I dream of riding with you one day!
"When I ride my motorcycle I am glad to be alive. When I get off my motorcycle I am glad to be alive." Neal Peart. Trust a great songwriter to put it just right...
I have forwarded this video to several people. Great explanation and great footage. And great to know the motorcycling is good there all winter! Looking into how I can make a therapy trip with you a reality soon.
I bought a brand new DRZ just a few months ago and it's mostly Everrides fault. I absolutely love my bike, I am building it out as a light adventure bike, and I cant wait to ride with other riders like all of you guys!
One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time! it’s finally good weather today I might get mine out for a little ride before my night shift tonight ❤
Got my sub. At 50 I'm an ex rock and mountain climber. Got into adv riding because I needed all the things you have described, and which I lost after retiring from the vertical. Please keep up this type of content. Big up!
68 yo rider here, been riding for 60 of those years. Street & dirt. During a trail ride, I may fall down more than once, but get right up. I'd like to try rock climbing, but......not sure about the falling down part.
@@savage22bolt32 I had a bad 20metre fall. Punctured lung, turned a vertabrae to moosh. Spinal fusion, rods and screws sorted that out. So long as you don't die, and come out the other side with full use of your body, falling ain't so bad! 😁😉
@@sambarr7826 That musta hurt. Glad that you made out ok in the end! Keep riding, because - Here's a couple of quotes I like to share: You only live once and you're going to be dead a long time. So chase your dreams & have some fun. (Ken Kaplan) You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding. (unknown)
@@savage22bolt32 It didn't tickle. I made it out physically, but it was the beginning of the end for a while. Started becoming sorry, sick and sad for a long time. Lost a huge part of my identity as an adventurous spirit. Deer hunting, and in the last couple of years adv riding are dragging me out of my misery. Spatial awareness, balance, perception etc are clawing their way back into my being along with an easy comfort in who I am thanks in large part to motorcycle riding.
@@sambarr7826 I'm so happy for your ongoing recovery. I am taking the CT hunting class. Too late for 2022, but maybe next year I'll have a freezer full of venison!
The joy you get riding is just the beginning. The increased quality of life from laughable gas/insurance prices, the community that’s built into riding, women saying how much they hate motorcycles then asking for a ride in the same breath, the confidence you get from doing your own maintenance, and most of all you wear roughly the same clothes everyday which is a big peace of mind!
Riding has been the best therapy for working past a tough divorce. As so many have said: more effective than any therapist. Nothing else matters when riding. Total focus and total enjoyment. Connection with nature, confidence boosting, part of a brotherhood of riders.
As if I needed another excuse to ride. Great drone shots in Casto canyon. I was out there mid October. We did a loop and it was definitely a top 5 ride.
I've tried EMDR with little to know success in the office setting with the VA. I ride dual sport in NH / ME all seasons and get way more benefit from it. The VA doesn't understand, people don't understand if they don't ride. The best help for my ptsd has been riding. It's the only place I don't feel trapped. The only place I can disconnect from everything. Now I need to schedule a rally.
Motorcycling changed me. My girlfriend said I was noticeably and persistently more patient and joyous than I'd been in years. The bike was stolen after 3 months, but for those months I was a better person.
I bought my first bike about 2 and a half months ago and I’ve got to say, riding on two wheels is one of the most therapeutic activities I’ve ever done. Put about 4000 miles on the bike already and plan to put on plenty more
Thanks for this inspiring video. i havent been riding as much as i like. its my riding season heere in Arizona, and i have a lot of free time rigtht now. i think ill jump on! I need the mental health boost more than ever these days. I hope everyone here has many fun safe rides !
When I started track riding on a road course, I could not believe how incredibly physical it was. The g-forces are so high and sustained.... accelerating, braking, cornering.... just crazy demands for 20 twenty continuous minutes.
I've been through some messed up stuff in life. Makes sense why I'm attracted to forward motion based activities and why during hard MTB climbs, a lot of demons come out to play that I'm able to work through when at home working, I'm not.
I was struggling with depression, it wasnt trail riding but a sportsbike that did the trick. I encountered many challenges including a broken knee, and a year later faced a license suspension (12 months). I am getting back my license in 3 days but the goal of resetting my psychology was succesful the moment I started riding.
That was awesome. I was in synch with everything that was said. I have felt all these things my whole life while not really able to explain them. And while my primary passion is motorcycling (Cruiser, Sportbike and Enduro) I've been dabbling with drones which you guys have aced! Thanks so much, that was an emotional watch. If you're in the higher latitudes consider quads and sleds to get you through till spring! Its the only time I'm really "In the moment"
I found that as an American riding in Italy, having a motorcycle bridges the language and cultural gap very quickly. I ride alone a lot and get lost often so I pull over to check my route or location. Bikers always seem to slow down and give me a thumbs up to see if all is well. I return the thumbs up and off they go but know that if I was in trouble, they'd help me. I also have a near death experience everyday, lol. But that's just part of riding here. To avoid crashing, I have to stay in the moment, constantly scan and be alert. That can be exhausting and I am often wiped out after a long ride, especially in the city where I filter and split. I will often sit quietly later with a drink and think about my rides, often for long periods. I question my routes, my decisions, my near death experiences and critique my performances to make me a better rider. So the ride doesn't end with parking, I can mull over the events and enjoy the day, even several days later. My daily commute isn't enough and I often ride right past my place and keep going for a while longer. It's my happy place where nothing else matters but the next gear shift or curve. My motorcycle has healed my mind and clamed my soul long after I get off it. It's not for everyone, and maybe that's for the better. But it is or me.
@@soldat2501 north-west Tuscany (Versilia). I think it's a good spot for motorcycles because you can go from a beach to a mountain in an hour. I would say the border between Tuscany and Emilia (Garfagnana) is pretty popular among bikers.
@@jackdbd I’ve made it as far as Sienna but most of my trips are local. Went to Amalfi/Positano and Ischia. My videos are mostly around Rome for now. Next summer I’ll head farther north!
Riding a 2 day Enduro like "The Cord" is an amazing mental experience.The ability and strengths and results are very much a LONER feeling at the bests of times.Its you and the trail; theres no high fiving going on.
What a great video about a subject that can be very difficult to talk about. The people who don’t ride motorcycles just don’t get it when you try and explain it to them the benefits of being out there.
i love my husky 701, i get always laught at for buying the Enduro Version, but the bigger frontwheel allready saved me i felt, and it was great for South France
Great video! I just bought a little tt250 to get out and burn a few calories. 1000% better experience than walking on a treadmill 3-5 days a week, solid advice!
The drone piloting I see where you fly it fast between tree branches at 1:41 demonstrates some remarkable skill (or maybe it was luck?) Thanks for the video Tyler.
As a drone pilot I can only imagine Tyler's rear end pucking up and his finger on the disarm button twitching :P Mentally I was also throttle punching out at that moment, I even flinched. Seems he's flying with ducts (much advised when flying close to other people), so a "foliage related" crash is a little bit more unlikely, but still I felt that :'D
It is and another thing is twitch shooters are also good for motorcycling. After a session of gameplay, once i head out motorcycling, the hand-eye co-ordination and reflexes are amazing.
I don’t know about all the psychological therapy; but I love flying down a dirt path at speed. It’s me and my machine in a ballet with nature. At times I equate it to soaring like an eagle. 55 years of riding and I’m not going stop till I’m in the grave.
Reminds me of all the benefits I get from freediving in the ocean! We go out in groups and use a buddy system to keep everyone safe, to go swim in kelp forests and see all the sea life. And of course mother nature can kick up the weather at any notice. Any challenge you give yourself is so good for your brain, because we get to adapt to overcome. Its one of the best part of being human, in my opinion.
Great video Tyler! Maybe when you do videos like this you should pin a list of citations/links to the papers or do a quick scrolling list at the end of the video. It'd help hammer the point home even more!
So ADV riding is healthy for body soul. We knew that, didn't we? I'm off to a ride right now. Enjoy your riding in this beautiful Utah landscape, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
I was really struggling with some traumatic events that happened in my family. Also a girl that shattered my heart. So, I took a solo motorcycle adventure across America from CT to WA then back to CT. 7386 miles round trip. 3/4 of the way to WA, I met a guy also traveling across the country on a bike from the east coast at a stop light! The guy and I rode together for 4 days and became instant friends. My head has never been more clear after that trip. Things don’t bother me like they used to. People have noticed a difference in how I carry myself after that adventure across the country. I thank God for motorcycles.
That's an incredible adventure! Sorry for the unfortunate incidents in your family. May I know what motorcycle you rode?
Awesome experience. I also thank God for motor bikes. Riding is like therapy only way better.
@@gokulkrishm51 yessir! I did it on a bone stock 2021 Yamaha Mt-09. The bike worked flawlessly. No issued at all mechanically. But I did wish it had a few more creature comforts but I made do.
@@184ktmdm Ah, wonderful.
Coming from 3 - 5 year relationships. Who cares bro … end of the day we all die don’t fixed in some woman take it from me they where your world “”” herd that all before no expectations we may have 4 wife’s 4 kids all that matters is your happy
Having a purpose and chasing goals dreams
Do a month of no fap don’t worry about girls I’ve been bodybuilder since 2008 girls come and go weights done get jacked get huge make heaps of money you will
Have 10 wife’s wanting to be with you. And your here worrying about some girl when there is 99999999 more. It’s hard to wrap around but think very deep imagine if you died tomorrow and your worrying about something. You will never fix
She did you a favour she showed you she wasn’t worth it thank her move on bra
Riding resets my brain, instantly putting me in my best mood up to 48 hours afterwards.
Also, it’s the only time in my life that while I’m riding. It’s the only thing I’m thinking about. Nothing else captures my full attention like that.
Same here
When I'm out road riding, and nearly home, I see my street coming up and I ride right past it.
When I finally do make it back home, stop the engine & remove my helmet, this nagging feeling of 'back to reality' smacks me up the side of my head.
Sometimes, I'll get right back on & go for another big circle through the neighboring towns.
@@savage22bolt32 It’s a hard feeling to explain, but any of us who ride know it well!
@@sarahdell4042 🙂🙃🙂
Wind therapy 🛴
Know I just need to convince my health insurance company that a 890 is a medical device😂
Now you're thinking!
If you've ever had an argument with somebody because you enjoy riding and they think it's bad for you... well... here you go! Share this video with them :D
To the surgeons and drs after my last accident first thing I said is I’ll be riding and racing again, they will never get it and that’s ok.
@@eaglemx45 yes sir.. life’s too short to not live
My then gf didn't like my bike i bought with my money, she lasted 6 months, bikes going strong 2yrs later
Thank you so much for this video I honestly cannot thank you enough god bless and stay healthy!!!!☝️🌍❤️
you ride the Steve McQueen way which is the right way , thank you and keep up the good work.
I loved this, I'm currently struggling with my mental health and struggling to engage in the things I love doing. Watching this made me cry , listening to the words which seem so poignant to how I feel. I have just bought myself a new bike to explore some UK lanes. Thank you for this.
Stay strong and enjoy your motorcycle 😊
It’ll definitely help, be safe!
Chin up dude, get some good outside activity asap. Ima try and do the same....damn cold out but,I ill warm up
I understand- same here, some days are a struggle, I ride and play some guitar, the hardest part is mounting up or grabbing the guitar.
Then it's all good for a while anyway, stay safe and healthy friend- U.S. here, BMW R1150RT...
Hey Brother! Just wanted you to know that I love you! Let's ride!!
ABSOLUTELY TRUE!I started riding since age 21 and now at 74 never regretted,travelled right across India,USA and Canada.❤❤❤❤
I'm a Doctor, riding since 1969, work with patients of Addiction disorders and cardiac disorders and spent my earlier years as a Military doctor. Completely agree with you- on both the science and the benefits of riding, provided you dont get stupid crazy while riding. These days its mostly road and rarely off road. But the well being is not diminished. Happy riding. Safe riding....
Thanks doc!
Awesome video 👍 I’m a psychologist and a psychotherapist (in training) in Germany and I totally agree. I have a plan/project for later years to make this kind of rides in the Alps or my local area (close to the Alps) and connect motorcycle to psychotherapy.
Ride safe ✌️
I went through a tough breakup in early June and knew I had to get out into the world on my bike. Loaded up my dads r1200gs and went on my first long trip and road everyday for nearly 3 weeks. Put nearly 3000 miles on the road and had some much time to think and reflect and appreciate the world around me. I swear you cannot pay for a drug or a therapist to give you that feeling. Nothing and I mean nothing beats the feeling of being out on 2 wheels, alone or with friends. So greatful to have an outlet like motorcycles and mountain bikes.
Sorry to hear that he broke your heart dude. He’s probably missing you.
I’m a disabled veteran and out riding season is coming to an end here in Michigan which always leaves me feeling a little depressed. I would love to relocate to an area like yours where I could ride year round.
What an amazing career you have guiding rides for a living! The epitome of “dream job” for motorcycle and outdoor enthusiasts. ✌️
I also get sad when I have to put my bikes to sleep
mine are already put down for the winter
You said your a DAV first thanks for your service
second find a aerobic activity that you can do... that is what I do it helps
and yea this guy has an killer life
If moving isn’t an option, perhaps a riding trip someplace warmer? You get new scenery and an adventure! My best was the Italian/Swiss Alps. While not a winter destination, it’s on of my most memorable trips.
I hear you load clear brother! I am a DAV person who is 69 years old. I have been riding for 50 years and I also feel more depressed when my riding season is over here in Pennsylvania. My physical condition prevents my from doing other activities. I go out in my garage and just stare at my Harley.
Thank you for your service-
Perhaps an adventure style bike is right for you..
I ride a BMW R1150RT, not a adventure but a sport tourer, heated seat heated grips, great wind protection as well.
I live in the Midwest and on those days when the roads are clear and dry - I will ride in the winter.
The Harleys are all tucked in for the winter, whos the biker now lol...
try snowmobile for the winter,
Broke my arm on a motorcycle recently after I low sided on a corner. I was in the hospital watching motorcycle videos on my phone hours after. Never experienced anything as enjoyable as motorcycles. 😂
Amazing video brother. As a person who fell into the darkest Depression of my 51 years on this planet, motorcycles literally saved my life. It is the best activity. Thank you so much for sharing
I have grown scared of riding hard and extreme, lately. But my old 98 XR200R is my main farm bike... and to get to where I need to be, I have to take this old thing up and down rivers and hills. Your video hits home for sure. I find that my time in the seat just makes my day, resets the stress and helps me stay relaxed about the issue I am tackling.
I tip my hat to all you riders who can still do the hard enduro stuff. It's definitely a physical and mental skill, and now we know, a psychological boon too.
Had a XR250 and a YZ490 at the same time…..guess which one I rode and miss the most….
Hey just another heads up, I'll be announcing the giveaway results for the #miraclesfortank in the next video. Thanks so much for being so wonderful!
I'm 28 years old, and never in my life have I rode anything 2 wheeled that wasn't a bicycle. I ended up building a 2-stroke motorized bicycle a few months ago, more out of practicality than anything, but after that first ride I always come back home with a smile on my face. The satisfaction of being able to put together something with your own hands and be able to ride and enjoy it near to the same effect as a full on motorcycle, I've never felt anything like it, and it fills a hole that's been missing for a long time.
I am a retired special operations Iraq and Afghanistan Army veteran. I have also been riding for years and have felt somehow motorcycling really helped me with my mental state. I have seen a lot of TH-cam videos and this has to be one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for making it.
The science behind why motorcycle riding is such great therapy! Fascinating!
Of course, we've all know the results, if not necessarily the specific methods. Hell, just commuting to work on my bike helps me get my brain on point and ready for a productive day, while my ride home helps me get past negative experiences during the day and arrive home happy and mentally healthy.
Man, I'd love to do some group trail rides like this, it looks absolutely amazing. Sadly, that's very hard to come by here.
Your narration is so dang good Ty! Love the closeup drone footage through the trees. You’re getting really good at that. Hope to be back again next year!
Excellent video with a great explanation of why riding is so good for us mentally, physicslly, spiritually, and emotionally! Having used EMDR therapy and being an avid single track rider, I really love the comparision and agree with the sicence! Thank you for making this video!
Once again an impeccable production. Your timing could not be better. Winter is on its way here in the Northwest and along with it comes the wet and cold. I tend to ride very little if any during these winter months. Thanks for providing the encouragement to get out and ride. Going to be talking with two friends/co-workers who recently purchased KTMs and see if they would be interested in heading to Utah for EveRide epic guided tour. Thanks again for putting out the positive content. Keep up the good work. 😀
Epileptic seizures. I kept riding, got one on the bike. Woke up and pushed the bike home. Cried. That was the end it seemed. I ended up with up to 7 seizures per day. I was a passable powerlifter. I could deadlift 640 pounds but only 300lbs were enough to induce a seizure at that time. I fought to get other medication, worked on my breathing and suddenly the seizures were gone. I went to a workout to see if they really were and they were. So in order to ride again I had to wait one year, so states the law. My mother got cancer and died on new years eve in the same year. I started my bike and went riding. A few months later a car took me down on the bike, just 2 days after I was legally allowed to ride again. I spent some time in hospital, but I got back on the bike asap.
It is helping. I tackled a hard enduro event and overturned my old dr750big downhill. It was a bloody mess and very exhausting. But I got no seizure there. Almost cried there because I was free. Sometimes I can feel it knocking but I need riding to stay sane.
I saw people who thought about suicide due to epilepsy taking everything from them. On breath too much - down you go. No arguments, no sports, no sex, no riding - nothing. What a lucky bastard I am. Someday it might return in the wrong moment. But riding keeps bad things at bay.
I never share it in riding groups though. I feel guilty about that, but well...
I just read your experience and i have to say that you are very strong. Stronger than you think. Just Never lose hope. Everything will be all right. Take good care of yourself.
You will never see a motorcycle parked in front of the therapist office. Motorcycling is the easiest , cheapest , quickest, healthiest way to help calm your brain and relieve stress. To a lesser degree there may be other activities that can achieve this relief , however, nothing compares the the stress relief you get from the thrill of riding.
I'm 73 and I still ride , However, my body is beat up , broken and repaired . I have trouble walking , I can not hike any longer but I can still ride.
I have enjoyed riding for 50+ years now. It's therapy for me, always has. I currently own 8 therapists and am shopping for number 9. My dad was a pro class flat track racer and he put me on my first bike when I was three years old. Thanks dad, what a journey I have had. I still sneak out to flat track practice sessions from time to time. I plan on going to two hill climbs next year... even though my class is called "over the hill", I'll be there. Even old competition bikes need to get out once and awhile.
I love bikes/scooters but I'll never understand the need to own multiple motorcycles,especially 8.
@@slimfit767 Different purposes, the four competition bikes are built for four different situations. It was real bad when I was younger, we had practice bikes to preserve the race bikes. (also practice bikes served as spare parts)
@@johnaustin6673 alrighty then
I never understood why women needed more than one pair of shoes until I bought my second bike decades ago...they’ve grown to 12 & they each have a certain application & purpose for their existence in my garage. I can no longer argue w/woman on why they need so many different pairs of shoes...😬
I have pretty severe Parkinson’s disease (severe enough that I had DBS, deep brain stimulator, surgery and I limp like an old man at times), but I can still ride a motorcycle and often when I do I can’t feel my symptoms at all. It doesn’t happen every time I ride, but riding always makes me feel better. I have ridden since I was a little kid and I’m almost 59 now, but I think it would help just about anyone willing to try. Nothing makes me feel better!!!
Thanks for sharing that. I definitely say that it does help the brain and the physicality. I started riding E bikes in 2018. At 65 years old. l had trouble throwing a leg over a bicycle. The more I tried the better it got. Then I saw Itchy boots, Dork in the road, And some other motorcycle bloggers in October 2021. And that was it. I wanted to go farther. I wanted to get out and see more. Don't get me wrong ebikes are great. Now I found a motorcycle I can get my leg over. I'll admit I was a little nervous. But every day that I get on that thing it gets better. I started off on a small lightweight klx230. With a seat height of 32.7". You can find them with lower weight and less seat height. And if you haven't ridden in a while I recommend taking lessons. That's what I will be doing in the spring.
You don't stop riding when you get old. You get old when you stop riding. If I repeated this comment well.... It's because it's true.
Yep, true facts. I'm a cruiser/bobber rider. Getting out on back country roads resets and clears my head. WI. season is pretty much over till April. The riding and meeting other riders/bikers is therapeutic... All walks of life yet same shared interests. Indian, HD, Japanese, English. Two or three wheels. It's about getting out there.
Fellow WI, rider!!!! Love hitting the back roads!
Thanks for talking about mental health in your videos! I love what you do here! Wasn't expecting to hear about EMDR in a motorcycle video, but I'm so happy you brought it up!
You are a champion!!! I just sent this to my Dr and told him I need a medical certificate to say I need more dirt bike riding!!!
My brother is the one in orange and he LOVES riding.
Loved the video. All the points reminded me of the bonds I formed while thruhiking. Walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail with total strangers will forever be some of the best memories I have.
I've done a very challenging trip with my girlfriend, had a bit of an accident with a truck, poorly maintained roads, mechanical problems and cruel weather. But when we finally reached our destination, it was awesome! Like we had beaten a challenge, almost like beating a very difficult videogame boss together, the bond we created on that trip was like none we've ever had!
100% accurate!! I feel the same everytime I take the bike out for a ride. Great video!!
Applaud you putting together the thoughts behind this video. Everything you said makes sense from a mechanistic perspective in terms of neuroscience. Something I understand medically and have experienced while riding. Excellent drone footage, too!
Time to get my old dirt bike running again. I am Inspired. This video has moved me.
This is precisely why I need to move somewhere I can ride all year. Riding off-road is my therapy and greatly reduces my depression.
Great video. TY
Me too. Living in Europe in a country where winters are harsh and on top of that, offroad is made illegal and general restrictions everywhere, it indeed feels like nature and freedom loving people are just pushed out of the country.
Great video helps me finally understand why i always loved motorcycle riding , especially trail riding .
Motorcycling in the wilds is the best relaxation I have ever had
So all those Good vibrations I've been feeling ever since I've had my motorbike are easy to explain now!
Hi 5. You’re the first who’s mentioning the vibrations..from the land itself, and the engine too.. it’s like.. acupuncture to my backbone. ❤🏍
22 yrs in service here retired now 2017 i start eiding again on a 2017 crf250L i have ptsd this video has to be presented to your local VA i start racing xc on 2019 my competition? My self and my bike helps with my diabetes my ptsd my results? Memories cant never be replace i get on my own bubble 2 hours no worries just me the bike and rhe trail and how to solve and overcome adversity in the woods priceless thanks for this wonderfull video
I’m not much for trail riding but I do immense miles on two lane and the super sled this video should be installed in every motorcycle shop in the entire US survey
thanks for Putting this up. I moved to Canada from Texas , this really helped explain why I am missing two wheel Therapy to much.
Yes. Moto-ing is very good for you. I just rode the Pritchet trail in Moab and loved how hard it was to keep the wheels planted on the ground!
My mental health took a big hit having to sell my DR to pay bills. I’d give almost anything to get a bike again and be able to go for rides like this. Still have my mountain bike thankfully.
I have suffered with severe depression, anxiety, & PTSD for most of my life. There are days I come home from work and I’m completely overwhelmed and miserable feeling. My wife will push me to go get out on my street bike vs laying down. She tells me every time that it completely changes me for the better & I feel it as well. Usually for the next 2 days after a ride I just feel better overall, mentally and emotionally. I ride both street bikes & dirt bikes & I get the same positive feelings from both.
This just confirms everything I've ever thought, even after a gnarly crash I still feel better than I do sitting home behind a computer working... Sadly a gnarly crash can mean more time sitting home waiting to heal which is more depressing..
I love "last guy" at 4:22 just having a blast riding berms and stuff. Reminds me of a younger me when every staircase was a jump, every loading dock was a bigger jump. I kind of miss free-riding a mountain bike.
But hey, I'm in my fifties and just got hold of an FE450. It's *kind* of a mountain bike, right...
Motorcycling is what really allowed me to reconnect and talk with my older brother after he had gone through rehab and we were having some dark times in both our lives but motorcycling held us together and it is something we continue doing to this day
Just have to say the FPV has brought your production quality to another level 🙌
St. George is so instantly recognizable to any native who spends any amount of time outside. They like to say we live in a national park. I think that is pretty accurate. This video was an awesome watch by the way!
Thank you again for the wonderful content, I always find it refreshing and honest. Speaking of mental health, I hope your journeys have been going well! You help others while helping yourself, so keep up the good work (whatever that might be)!! I dream of riding with you one day!
"When I ride my motorcycle I am glad to be alive. When I get off my motorcycle I am glad to be alive." Neal Peart. Trust a great songwriter to put it just right...
The mental clarity I get from riding has always been very beneficial to me.
I have forwarded this video to several people. Great explanation and great footage. And great to know the motorcycling is good there all winter! Looking into how I can make a therapy trip with you a reality soon.
I’m here just noticing how awesome the drone footage is.
I bought a brand new DRZ just a few months ago and it's mostly Everrides fault. I absolutely love my bike, I am building it out as a light adventure bike, and I cant wait to ride with other riders like all of you guys!
One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time! it’s finally good weather today I might get mine out for a little ride before my night shift tonight ❤
Got my sub. At 50 I'm an ex rock and mountain climber. Got into adv riding because I needed all the things you have described, and which I lost after retiring from the vertical. Please keep up this type of content. Big up!
68 yo rider here, been riding for 60 of those years. Street & dirt. During a trail ride, I may fall down more than once, but get right up. I'd like to try rock climbing, but......not sure about the falling down part.
@@savage22bolt32 I had a bad 20metre fall. Punctured lung, turned a vertabrae to moosh. Spinal fusion, rods and screws sorted that out. So long as you don't die, and come out the other side with full use of your body, falling ain't so bad! 😁😉
@@sambarr7826 That musta hurt. Glad that you made out ok in the end!
Keep riding, because - Here's a couple of quotes I like to share:
You only live once and you're going to be dead a long time. So chase your dreams & have some fun.
(Ken Kaplan)
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding. (unknown)
@@savage22bolt32 It didn't tickle. I made it out physically, but it was the beginning of the end for a while. Started becoming sorry, sick and sad for a long time. Lost a huge part of my identity as an adventurous spirit. Deer hunting, and in the last couple of years adv riding are dragging me out of my misery. Spatial awareness, balance, perception etc are clawing their way back into my being along with an easy comfort in who I am thanks in large part to motorcycle riding.
@@sambarr7826 I'm so happy for your ongoing recovery.
I am taking the CT hunting class. Too late for 2022, but maybe next year I'll have a freezer full of venison!
Im glad moto-tharapy is finally showing its validity.
The joy you get riding is just the beginning. The increased quality of life from laughable gas/insurance prices, the community that’s built into riding, women saying how much they hate motorcycles then asking for a ride in the same breath, the confidence you get from doing your own maintenance, and most of all you wear roughly the same clothes everyday which is a big peace of mind!
Yes it is. Just got out of a long depressive episode and getting on the bike again has helped so much
Riding has been the best therapy for working past a tough divorce. As so many have said: more effective than any therapist. Nothing else matters when riding. Total focus and total enjoyment. Connection with nature, confidence boosting, part of a brotherhood of riders.
I always feel better after riding. It’s always been street though. I have never ridden a dirt bike. This makes me want to try it.
Mix in a little mountainbiking and you've got it made!
The master of filosofical dirt bike videos! Great balance between music, voice and footage, as well as a fantastic "radio voice"! 😃
As if I needed another excuse to ride.
Great drone shots in Casto canyon. I was out there mid October. We did a loop and it was definitely a top 5 ride.
Thanks for researching and sharing.
I've tried EMDR with little to know success in the office setting with the VA. I ride dual sport in NH / ME all seasons and get way more benefit from it. The VA doesn't understand, people don't understand if they don't ride. The best help for my ptsd has been riding. It's the only place I don't feel trapped. The only place I can disconnect from everything. Now I need to schedule a rally.
Motorcycling changed me. My girlfriend said I was noticeably and persistently more patient and joyous than I'd been in years. The bike was stolen after 3 months, but for those months I was a better person.
Your videos have gotten even better with all these great drone footage! Looking forward to some day meeting you on the trail
I bought my first bike about 2 and a half months ago and I’ve got to say, riding on two wheels is one of the most therapeutic activities I’ve ever done. Put about 4000 miles on the bike already and plan to put on plenty more
Love this! Exactly what I need to here to get me back on my bike.
Thanks for this inspiring video. i havent been riding as much as i like. its my riding season heere in Arizona, and i have a lot of free time rigtht now. i think ill jump on! I need the mental health boost more than ever these days. I hope everyone here has many fun safe rides !
So awesome, thnx for sharing. Looking forward to finish healing up to come ride w/you, I’m only a stone throw away in vegas. Happy Holidays🙏🏍🇺🇸
When I started track riding on a road course, I could not believe how incredibly physical it was. The g-forces are so high and sustained.... accelerating, braking, cornering.... just crazy demands for 20 twenty continuous minutes.
Great video, quite informative and inspirational! Two wheels down and ride on.
I've been through some messed up stuff in life. Makes sense why I'm attracted to forward motion based activities and why during hard MTB climbs, a lot of demons come out to play that I'm able to work through when at home working, I'm not.
I was struggling with depression, it wasnt trail riding but a sportsbike that did the trick. I encountered many challenges including a broken knee, and a year later faced a license suspension (12 months). I am getting back my license in 3 days but the goal of resetting my psychology was succesful the moment I started riding.
First time channel viewer, tremendously inspiring video, just an amazing cup of awesome here! Thank you!☕⚙️🌎🖖🇺🇲
My buddy has Parkinsons and doctor told him to ride more to help with his coordination and focus. Seems to work.
That was awesome. I was in synch with everything that was said. I have felt all these things my whole life while not really able to explain them. And while my primary passion is motorcycling (Cruiser, Sportbike and Enduro) I've been dabbling with drones which you guys have aced! Thanks so much, that was an emotional watch. If you're in the higher latitudes consider quads and sleds to get you through till spring!
Its the only time I'm really "In the moment"
Thank you so much for giving veterans a discount. Someday hopefully soon I'm absolutely going to join your rally!
Mountain biking also works with a lot lower investment.
living with a uncurable cancer (multiple myeloma) for 15 plus years yes motorcycling is very Therapeutical
Another great video 😊 Your storytelling voice is really a gift. Not to mention your cinematography. Keep up the awesome work.
I found that as an American riding in Italy, having a motorcycle bridges the language and cultural gap very quickly. I ride alone a lot and get lost often so I pull over to check my route or location. Bikers always seem to slow down and give me a thumbs up to see if all is well. I return the thumbs up and off they go but know that if I was in trouble, they'd help me.
I also have a near death experience everyday, lol. But that's just part of riding here. To avoid crashing, I have to stay in the moment, constantly scan and be alert. That can be exhausting and I am often wiped out after a long ride, especially in the city where I filter and split. I will often sit quietly later with a drink and think about my rides, often for long periods. I question my routes, my decisions, my near death experiences and critique my performances to make me a better rider. So the ride doesn't end with parking, I can mull over the events and enjoy the day, even several days later. My daily commute isn't enough and I often ride right past my place and keep going for a while longer. It's my happy place where nothing else matters but the next gear shift or curve.
My motorcycle has healed my mind and clamed my soul long after I get off it. It's not for everyone, and maybe that's for the better. But it is or me.
Hey Brad, in which part of Italy are you riding?
@@jackdbd Caio. Mi trova in Roma e Lazio. Dove sei?
@@soldat2501 northern Tuscany (Versilia)
@@soldat2501 north-west Tuscany (Versilia). I think it's a good spot for motorcycles because you can go from a beach to a mountain in an hour. I would say the border between Tuscany and Emilia (Garfagnana) is pretty popular among bikers.
@@jackdbd I’ve made it as far as Sienna but most of my trips are local. Went to Amalfi/Positano and Ischia. My videos are mostly around Rome for now. Next summer I’ll head farther north!
During winter, whenever I can't get on my bike, I feel a build-up of stress. Then I ride during a warm day and everything's fine again.
Riding a 2 day Enduro like "The Cord" is an amazing mental experience.The ability and strengths and results are very much a LONER feeling at the bests of times.Its you and the trail; theres no high fiving going on.
What a great video about a subject that can be very difficult to talk about. The people who don’t ride motorcycles just don’t get it when you try and explain it to them the benefits of being out there.
20+ years ago I used to ride all the time, mostly street but still beneficial. I really miss riding.
Cycling i general, whether with a motor or not generally makes me feel refreshed, 2 wheels are just better than 4!
i love my husky 701, i get always laught at for buying the Enduro Version, but the bigger frontwheel allready saved me i felt, and it was great for South France
Brothers friend left 2 trail bikes at his house near bush, 3/4 size and no tread on rear tire lol. Heaps of fun and just go slow everywhere.
I borrowed this from another TH-cam channel but I view my bike as a "Stress Buster".
Great video! I just bought a little tt250 to get out and burn a few calories. 1000% better experience than walking on a treadmill 3-5 days a week, solid advice!
The drone piloting I see where you fly it fast between tree branches at 1:41 demonstrates some remarkable skill (or maybe it was luck?) Thanks for the video Tyler.
As a drone pilot I can only imagine Tyler's rear end pucking up and his finger on the disarm button twitching :P Mentally I was also throttle punching out at that moment, I even flinched. Seems he's flying with ducts (much advised when flying close to other people), so a "foliage related" crash is a little bit more unlikely, but still I felt that :'D
It is and another thing is twitch shooters are also good for motorcycling. After a session of gameplay, once i head out motorcycling, the hand-eye co-ordination and reflexes are amazing.
I don’t know about all the psychological therapy; but I love flying down a dirt path at speed. It’s me and my machine in a ballet with nature. At times I equate it to soaring like an eagle. 55 years of riding and I’m not going stop till I’m in the grave.
Reminds me of all the benefits I get from freediving in the ocean! We go out in groups and use a buddy system to keep everyone safe, to go swim in kelp forests and see all the sea life. And of course mother nature can kick up the weather at any notice. Any challenge you give yourself is so good for your brain, because we get to adapt to overcome. Its one of the best part of being human, in my opinion.
Great video Tyler! Maybe when you do videos like this you should pin a list of citations/links to the papers or do a quick scrolling list at the end of the video. It'd help hammer the point home even more!
So ADV riding is healthy for body soul. We knew that, didn't we? I'm off to a ride right now.
Enjoy your riding in this beautiful Utah landscape, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany