I'm dangerously close to an addiction, where I sit at my computer all day and night, refreshing the TH-cam page while desperately awaiting the next Motorcycle Travel Channel video. I need my fix!
Love my Australian merino wool undergarments and socks. They are a real game changer, a true revelation. Planning on getting some merino shirts soon too. I have bamboo shirts which perform a similar function but aren’t as good when wet. Love both of these natural and renewable fibres which are also great for the environment. I also use the TKC70 ROCKS rear tyre and apart from wearing a bit faster than I like, they’re an incredibly good tyre. Excellent on and off road, wet or dry. Thanks for sharing your journey, it’s so easy to enjoy your cinematic productions and clearly that’s a credit to your talent.
Thank you again for giving great encouragement to get and do the thing. Alway enjoy your videos, and even the work with the BDR series. Looking forward to much more.
I took a 3 month solo motorbike trip from Nova Scotia to California and back in the summer of 2018 in my BMW S1000RR. I ordered custom luggage bags from Germany, changed the seat to a sergeant seat, packed in my camping gear and off I went. had never done anything like that before. It was the absolute best adventure I had ever been on. The s1000rr held up excellently, i stuck mostly to paved back roads, but there were times I found myself on gravel roads (not ideal for the s1000rr). I would take a break every 200 kms when I would fill up with gas, and the only part of my body that would get uncomfortable would be my bum after 2-3 hours riding, but a break would sort it out. Can't wait to do something similar again, but next time I will do it on an adventure bike, although I must say it's great fun riding the s1000rr. People couldn't believe I came from Nova Scotia on a sportsbike when they would meet me in mid and western america!
This guy is awesome. Very personable and real. I am a BMW motorcycle guy for life. I am enjoying his content. He is very relatable to the everyday guy. Please more content.
So glad somebody referred me to your journey. When Itchy Boots finished her mega trip, I had nothing to watch. You are in my back yard right now and I have been to most of these places by car or Jeep and most of the paved road sections via motorcycle. As a relatively new drone operator, I really admire your skill with the drone, your GoPros, and your video camera shots. I can't imagine how much stop and start that takes while getting from A to B. As somebody mentioned below, now my day is not complete until I get my AZ to BC fix. Thanks for the great video travel log.
Sterling, it was awesome to stay at the Jonquil and spend some time chatting with you and Eva. I wish I could’ve stayed for maradi gras and celebrated a bit … I will be back for another stay and maybe with a dual sport to explore the area with. Thanks for signing the pannier lid and you keep on inspiring riders with every vid. Love both of you!
Solo Riding...I think this is the answer for guys like me who also have a "calling" for adventure but don't necessarily have other riders to take these trips with (bike limitations, vacation time, money). Thanks for detailing your travels and sharing...really helping others with the same passions who have yet to fully execute these rides. Stirs the soul!!
Thats one of the little rewards about riding solo that actually can be a big thing - not having to coordinate with other people's schedules etc.... just go when you can or want to!
Christoff…I have the same problem. I want to adv ride something big! Planning for solo as well. Most people talk game but bail 3% of the way. Hit me up and let’s ride a BDR!
Sterling…I watched the all your BDR movies, truly inspiring. Your description of what you are looking for and the ideas from your experience really help speed me along. I literally gain experience through your travels and excellent production.
Great music, smart packing, well organized…of course interesting motorcycle journeys. Already registered. Thanks for making TH-cam more entertaining but productive
Beautiful. Great stuff and I'm using many of your ideas..planning to anyway. I just bought a new Tiger 900 Rally Pro, to go moto camping and adventure traveling...will leave San Diego...and...head down into Baja or...straight East and check out Bisbee too LOL. I was very much interested in free camping places and wasn't really aware there were so many. Not sure where to find them but I'll start looking. I got the Insta360 X3 camera as well as several GoPros too. The Insta360 is amazing simple, easy, fast and gives you all the options after one recording, of what you want to see, which is awesome. That telescoping pole and hang down kitchen is a great idea! What pole did you get for that? Good luck, be safe and I'll pray for you and your journey too!
Really appreciate that you make a point of mentioning that one doesn't have to always ride like your pants are on fire to enjoy a trip. So many blogs are only focused on blasting through an area as fast as possible and they're missing the point imho. Smooth trails to you...
I’m lovin’ it! I hope to follow along with you the whole way. I just bot a Harley Pan America, have side bags on order, plus a Corbin seat. My hope is to be out there on some long trips real soon. In the meantime it’s inspiring to watch you do it! Thanks so much!
Sterling, you are the Master Editor of Videography! Really enjoy the variation of scenes, the historical waypoints, camping tips and observations. Looking forward to each episode.
Sterling, I have been watching your videos for years now and I can honestly say that they lift my spirits, inspire me and educate me! Absolutely the best! Can’t wait to get out on my ATAS.
He's the man. I have learned a lot from his videos. He has an amazing experiences for filming on an adventures trips. Keep it up and always enjoying your video Sterling. Thank you.
Hi Sterling I’m a rider from Colombia South America I really enjoy your channel and the way you tell us and shows your vision of the ride and shooting I’m photographer and I want to tell you have a really good way to put us on your shoes, thanks for sharing with us your vision and your beautiful country I hope one day have the opportunity to meet you, cheers from Colombia
Thank you so much! I had a great time riding through Columbia about five years ago. There are some videos on my channel about that. Look for the series called Expedition 65.
Sterling Great stuff! Bisbee and your hotel are my #1 this summer. My kind of town for sure. Almost riding weather here in New England and we are all itching to get out. Ride SAFE and BE safe! Cheers
G’day from Australia. I have been subscribed for a little while now and have to say I love the new filming and narration approach mate. Very engaging and inspiring. Keep it up!
Danke Sterling, so good to see you on (and off) the road again. You are living in a great country for this kind of motorcycle adventure and you’re doing an excellent job as a videographer. Thanks again and always be safe!
Another reason why this channel is extra cool - he's riding a R1200GS Rallye! Probably the nicest color scheme as well that BMW ever did... I'm biased, though, since I own one.
Amazing! I've ridden down there before, but you found things I haven't seen. Need to come back to your hotel, and ride down there again. Thank you Sterling!
Excited to see the latest drop. Great start and always appreciate your commentary and creativity. Do you have a planned schedule for new videos from the trip?
Looking forward to seeing where you end up riding in BC (my home). There are some amazing places, both on and off-road. The Duffy Lake Road is one of the best roads I've ridden in the West, and has access to some amazing backcountry riding.
@@michaelmarkin1532 just up the road past the lake access road, is an amazing place to camp overlooking the lake. Before you get to the big horseshoe turn heading up. The "highline" road also starts around there. It is one of the most amazing FSRs as far as views go.
Was looking forward to your next video and was excited to hear that it will be another series. Great work Sterling. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. As an east coaster I look forward to a chance to visit the west on my bike and maybe even pop into the Jonquil.
So excited to see a notification from your channel. I just started my Marino wool journey. I think it's going to cut down on my packing and some stink. Hopefully, you trip inspires me to camp more. It's a little harder to free camp in the east though.
I travel on a BMW K1600, but seeing where you go and your videos so beautifully produced, I think I miss a lot sticking to paved roads. I’m also an experienced off-road rider (thanks Dad!) and my brother rides a GS 1200, so I’m seeing a GS in my future 🤩
I can tell by the future snippets that I’m really going to enjoy this series. In fairness, I’ve enjoyed them all. Now I’ll patiently wait for my next fix.
Sterling, incredible filming and narration as we have come to expect. Your route and approach to travel on this trip epitomizes the meaning of adventure that appeals to many.
Incredible! The filming, the riding. Thanks for sharing your experience. I ride a GS 1200 like yours. Never off road. Learning a lot by watching you. Thanks
Sterling, another Sunday morning spent living the open road vicariously through your lens and narration. Looks like you’ll have enough episodes to keep me busy for a while. Thanks for the fun adventures.
Great video! I always enjoy the shots of the bike going by! These shots are always hard to get when in a group and I apricate the extra time you're putting into these videos.
I like that you're already providing content, even though you're not far from home! It's easy to get caught up in the mindset of "when I get to , I'll start filming, because that's what everyone wants to see", which often just isn't the case. It's the story of your journey that is enjoyable for those of us following! Thanks for another great episode!
Website for this video: www.norenfilms.com/videos/first-day-on-the-road-motorcycle-camping-in-arizona/
I'm dangerously close to an addiction, where I sit at my computer all day and night, refreshing the TH-cam page while desperately awaiting the next Motorcycle Travel Channel video. I need my fix!
Glad to know I’m not the only one constantly checking TH-cam for Sterling’s next episode!
Haha!!! Same here. He does such a great job!
Couldn’t agree more. I can see sales for GS motorcycles going up as Sterling is launching new episodes.
@@Schlumpi81 Yeah, too bad BMW hasn’t done a better job recognizing Sterling & everything he’s done for their brand over the years.
It gets worse once you own one
The best camping touring motorcycle channel by far in the world
Amazing scenery and master photography by you, thanks,,,
Beautiful country!!👍
Awesome video, Sterling, as always 👏 👌.
It's exhilarating and calming at the same time. So enjoyable! Cheers, shawn
I'm at hwy17 Ontario.
I learn a lot watching your videos. Beautiful landscape. Thanks a lot
Sir Sterling, YOU really inspire me...
Thanks
Damn that was good! Thank you for demonstrating your camera attach points! Looking forward to more episodes
Fabulous cinematography thanks for sharing
Your video of motorcycle trips is the best of what is on TH-cam)
Yes!!! Now I’m having a great day!
Me too!
My Dad retired from the Army and was stationed nearby and lived in Bisbee several times in the 50s. My parents loved it there.
Love it. I can’t wait for the next episode 🙌🏻
Love my Australian merino wool undergarments and socks. They are a real game changer, a true revelation. Planning on getting some merino shirts soon too. I have bamboo shirts which perform a similar function but aren’t as good when wet. Love both of these natural and renewable fibres which are also great for the environment.
I also use the TKC70 ROCKS rear tyre and apart from wearing a bit faster than I like, they’re an incredibly good tyre. Excellent on and off road, wet or dry.
Thanks for sharing your journey, it’s so easy to enjoy your cinematic productions and clearly that’s a credit to your talent.
you have mastered mc camping. great tips & tricks . ~ JDS/CT
Your channel has really invigorated my interest in motorcycle camping and long distance travel. What an amazing way to disconnect.
Welcome aboard!
Love how appreciative you are of your experiences. It really comes through in your images and dialogue.
I have a lot to appreciate and be thankful for - hope to see you sometime soon!
Thank you again for giving great encouragement to get and do the thing. Alway enjoy your videos, and even the work with the BDR series. Looking forward to much more.
Thanks Robert!
Always great to have you back! You're like comfort food 🤣🤣
Absolutely love your video productions. So beautiful & well crafted. Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to further episodes in this series.
Thank you so much!
I grew up in AZ; my Dad was born in BC. I’m really looking forward to this adventure! 😃
Great video thank you very well done thanks for taking us along cheers to ya.
Great start.....Thank you again for making the effort....Cheers from Canada.
Really liking the series so far; great production. Thank you.
Living the dream, I'd say. Looks great. Keep having a good time!
I took a 3 month solo motorbike trip from Nova Scotia to California and back in the summer of 2018 in my BMW S1000RR. I ordered custom luggage bags from Germany, changed the seat to a sergeant seat, packed in my camping gear and off I went. had never done anything like that before. It was the absolute best adventure I had ever been on. The s1000rr held up excellently, i stuck mostly to paved back roads, but there were times I found myself on gravel roads (not ideal for the s1000rr). I would take a break every 200 kms when I would fill up with gas, and the only part of my body that would get uncomfortable would be my bum after 2-3 hours riding, but a break would sort it out. Can't wait to do something similar again, but next time I will do it on an adventure bike, although I must say it's great fun riding the s1000rr. People couldn't believe I came from Nova Scotia on a sportsbike when they would meet me in mid and western america!
always the best in moto videography, and a great story teller imo...happy trails
This guy is awesome. Very personable and real. I am a BMW motorcycle guy for life. I am enjoying his content. He is very relatable to the everyday guy. Please more content.
Thanks Brian. Ive been a Beemer guy since 1994. GS since 98. Welcome!
Very well done professional presentation!! Keep them coming!!
Love riding down by the border. The section to Arivaca is amazing
EXCELLENT! Thanks for presenting!
Enjoyed watching Sterling!
I think you're one of the best videographer/ storytellers on TH-cam...keep up the great content!
Appreciate that!!
What a great adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I don't even ride motorcycles but this is an amazing adventure series. I look forward to all your next episodes.
Also, would highly recommend getting a motorcycle.
@@FMJP 😅
I think you should probably think about getting a motorcycle
@@kevincraig8257 😅
I think you would enjoy having a motorcycle, in fact, I recommend it.
Great job Sterling
So glad somebody referred me to your journey. When Itchy Boots finished her mega trip, I had nothing to watch. You are in my back yard right now and I have been to most of these places by car or Jeep and most of the paved road sections via motorcycle. As a relatively new drone operator, I really admire your skill with the drone, your GoPros, and your video camera shots. I can't imagine how much stop and start that takes while getting from A to B. As somebody mentioned below, now my day is not complete until I get my AZ to BC fix. Thanks for the great video travel log.
Awesome and welcome!
O man, Noren, your videos are always 👍👍 it always inspiring ❤ Thank you for never stop making videos and never stop riding 💡
Hi Sterling, thank you for this pure pleasure…can’t wait for the rest! Ride safe. Marc, Quebec, Canada 🏍😉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the episode. Really good music selection also.
Very enjoyable like always, thanks 😊
Sterling, it was awesome to stay at the Jonquil and spend some time chatting with you and Eva. I wish I could’ve stayed for maradi gras and celebrated a bit … I will be back for another stay and maybe with a dual sport to explore the area with. Thanks for signing the pannier lid and you keep on inspiring riders with every vid. Love both of you!
Love the yellow Wolfman bags!
Indestructible. They're about 10 years old.
What an awesome start to this adventure!👍👍
Absolutely marvelous. You really captured the ethos and beauty of motorcycle travel and camping.
Great video. I love watching these pro channels because I learn how to get better at content creation. Very well put together, thanks!
Great to hear!
Solo Riding...I think this is the answer for guys like me who also have a "calling" for adventure but don't necessarily have other riders to take these trips with (bike limitations, vacation time, money). Thanks for detailing your travels and sharing...really helping others with the same passions who have yet to fully execute these rides. Stirs the soul!!
Thats one of the little rewards about riding solo that actually can be a big thing - not having to coordinate with other people's schedules etc.... just go when you can or want to!
Christoff…I have the same problem. I want to adv ride something big! Planning for solo as well. Most people talk game but bail 3% of the way. Hit me up and let’s ride a BDR!
Sterling…I watched the all your BDR movies, truly inspiring. Your description of what you are looking for and the ideas from your experience really help speed me along. I literally gain experience through your travels and excellent production.
@@chriscopeland1318 Hey where are you located?? I’m in SC. Definitely willing to travel for a good ride. I’m just learning about the BDR rides
Excellent!
That was awesome Sterling, really looking forward to your journey.
Great music, smart packing, well organized…of course interesting motorcycle journeys. Already registered. Thanks for making TH-cam more entertaining but productive
My boyfriend and I are so excited to watch this series, Sterling! We call you the Mr. Rogers of ADV riding and love watching your videos!
I love being the Mr. Rogers of ADV :-)
Beautiful. Great stuff and I'm using many of your ideas..planning to anyway. I just bought a new Tiger 900 Rally Pro, to go moto camping and adventure traveling...will leave San Diego...and...head down into Baja or...straight East and check out Bisbee too LOL. I was very much interested in free camping places and wasn't really aware there were so many. Not sure where to find them but I'll start looking. I got the Insta360 X3 camera as well as several GoPros too. The Insta360 is amazing simple, easy, fast and gives you all the options after one recording, of what you want to see, which is awesome. That telescoping pole and hang down kitchen is a great idea! What pole did you get for that? Good luck, be safe and I'll pray for you and your journey too!
Really appreciate that you make a point of mentioning that one doesn't have to always ride like your pants are on fire to enjoy a trip. So many blogs are only focused on blasting through an area as fast as possible and they're missing the point imho. Smooth trails to you...
Well done!!!
Sequestered in my Vancouver Island home suffering through winter and patiently watching this series unfold. Epic 👍
Thanks to Noraly, this area looks familiar without even visiting in person! 🙂
I’m lovin’ it! I hope to follow along with you the whole way. I just bot a Harley Pan America, have side bags on order, plus a Corbin seat. My hope is to be out there on some long trips real soon. In the meantime it’s inspiring to watch you do it! Thanks so much!
Looks very enjoyable 😊. Both the ride and camp site..
Getting way too stoked for each episode to come out. I’m such a homebody, but your riding solo series are making me not want to be such a hermit!
Thats funny cuz I often think Im being too much of a hermit on a trip like this, riding solo and camping in the woods by myself.
Sterling, you are the Master Editor of Videography! Really enjoy the variation of scenes, the historical waypoints, camping tips and observations. Looking forward to each episode.
I had some of the best views up at Coronado National Monument the morning I left the Jonquil motel.
Can’t wait for the next episodes!
Awesome! Glad you made it there!
Sterling, I have been watching your videos for years now and I can honestly say that they lift my spirits, inspire me and educate me! Absolutely the best! Can’t wait to get out on my ATAS.
Glad to hear it
Agreed! Sterling is a national treasure!
Your set up for the bike is amazing, well thought out and loving the journey so far.
He's the man. I have learned a lot from his videos. He has an amazing experiences for filming on an adventures trips. Keep it up and always enjoying your video Sterling. Thank you.
Thanks! Will do!
Good stuff!
Really enjoying for bike camping videos , keeps me inspired to get out on my bike
Great to hear!
Excited to follow along on your journey to BC!
Very beautiful video. And your cinematography is stunning.
Thank you so much 😀
@@SterlingNoren You are welcome Sir.
Awsome trip
Outstanding!! What a great start to the series!! Going to love this! Thank's for being a huge inspiration too!
Thanks so much!
The start of a journey is always exciting to see where it takes you in the end!!!
True!
Hi Sterling I’m a rider from Colombia South America I really enjoy your channel and the way you tell us and shows your vision of the ride and shooting I’m photographer and I want to tell you have a really good way to put us on your shoes, thanks for sharing with us your vision and your beautiful country I hope one day have the opportunity to meet you, cheers from Colombia
Thank you so much! I had a great time riding through Columbia about five years ago. There are some videos on my channel about that. Look for the series called Expedition 65.
Sterling
Great stuff! Bisbee and your hotel are my #1 this summer. My kind of town for sure. Almost riding weather here in New England and we are all itching to get out.
Ride SAFE and BE safe!
Cheers
Sounds great!
G’day from Australia. I have been subscribed for a little while now and have to say I love the new filming and narration approach mate. Very engaging and inspiring. Keep it up!
Thanks 👍
Love this channel!
Danke Sterling, so good to see you on (and off) the road again. You are living in a great country for this kind of motorcycle adventure and you’re doing an excellent job as a videographer. Thanks again and always be safe!
Great details, as someone who is heading to the UK and Europe this coming summer with the intention of shooting a lot of video this is very helpful!
Another reason why this channel is extra cool - he's riding a R1200GS Rallye! Probably the nicest color scheme as well that BMW ever did... I'm biased, though, since I own one.
Excellent video -- thank you for sharing. It's a bit chilly here so no riding for me today, this will do fine! 7 degrees F qualifies as chilly, right?
Thx for sharing, Sterling. Quick snippets of future episodes looks fantastic. Ride safe !👍🏽
Thanks, you too!
Amazing! I've ridden down there before, but you found things I haven't seen. Need to come back to your hotel, and ride down there again. Thank you Sterling!
You should!
Excited to see the latest drop. Great start and always appreciate your commentary and creativity. Do you have a planned schedule for new videos from the trip?
Looking forward to seeing where you end up riding in BC (my home). There are some amazing places, both on and off-road. The Duffy Lake Road is one of the best roads I've ridden in the West, and has access to some amazing backcountry riding.
I rode this last summer with my wife. Camped the bc hydro dam free campsite. I can’t wait to do it again.
@@michaelmarkin1532 just up the road past the lake access road, is an amazing place to camp overlooking the lake. Before you get to the big horseshoe turn heading up. The "highline" road also starts around there. It is one of the most amazing FSRs as far as views go.
Excellent! 🎥 fabulous 📸 a real treat ☀️ Thanks Norlan. Your videos are always appreciated. 👌
Was looking forward to your next video and was excited to hear that it will be another series. Great work Sterling. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. As an east coaster I look forward to a chance to visit the west on my bike and maybe even pop into the Jonquil.
Very well done video! Amazing campsite, too. Thanks for sharing the experience!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So excited to see a notification from your channel.
I just started my Marino wool journey. I think it's going to cut down on my packing and some stink.
Hopefully, you trip inspires me to camp more. It's a little harder to free camp in the east though.
I travel on a BMW K1600, but seeing where you go and your videos so beautifully produced, I think I miss a lot sticking to paved roads. I’m also an experienced off-road rider (thanks Dad!) and my brother rides a GS 1200, so I’m seeing a GS in my future 🤩
K1600 GT here, and there are a lot of unpaved roads here in AZ that I haven't been on... Great production quality to your vids. Props.
I just converted from a 3 time C14 to K1600 to R1250GSA. Once you're bored with the speed limiter theres no looking back
K1200LT + R1200GS here :)
I'm with you guys. Got both a K1600GT and a 1200GSA, and in AZ. Best of all worlds! Great video. Great production values.
I can tell by the future snippets that I’m really going to enjoy this series. In fairness, I’ve enjoyed them all. Now I’ll patiently wait for my next fix.
Sterling, incredible filming and narration as we have come to expect. Your route and approach to travel on this trip epitomizes the meaning of adventure that appeals to many.
Incredible! The filming, the riding. Thanks for sharing your experience. I ride a GS 1200 like yours. Never off road. Learning a lot by watching you. Thanks
This area is one of my favorite day rides!
Every video you make it’s better than the previous one!! THANKS!!
Glad you like them!
"Absolutely gorgeous"!
Awesome 👏 Thank you 👍🏻
Sterling, another Sunday morning spent living the open road vicariously through your lens and narration. Looks like you’ll have enough episodes to keep me busy for a while. Thanks for the fun adventures.
Great video! I always enjoy the shots of the bike going by! These shots are always hard to get when in a group and I apricate the extra time you're putting into these videos.
True, thats been an ongoing challenge for me to get those shots but I think they're worth it!
I like that you're already providing content, even though you're not far from home! It's easy to get caught up in the mindset of "when I get to , I'll start filming, because that's what everyone wants to see", which often just isn't the case. It's the story of your journey that is enjoyable for those of us following! Thanks for another great episode!
Good observation and I agree. The journey starts before you even leave home really.
Nice work, love the attention to detail on all the filming. And the route and goals for places to camp don't suck.