My Love For Motorbiking And How It Saved My Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- I go over my love for motorbiking and how it has genuinely saved my life! I start at the beginning where my love for motorbiking began riding a 50cc dirt bike at my cousins house.
I was bitten by the motorbiking bug and never looked back. I have been riding motorbikes for a long time and had lots of different style motorbikes over the years. Adventure bikes, retro bikes, sports tourers and cruiser style bikes.
From seeing a close friend have a bad motorbike accident, and suffering from mental health problems, anxiety and depression, myself for a long time, I took up motorbiking again. It literally saved my life, by giving me that sense of freedom and enjoyment in life again.
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Well done for bringing up a topic that most people are ashamed of discussing, mental health. It's true what they say about motorbikes being therapists. When out on your bike your in the moment and because it requires a lot of concentration it can calm your mind to the negative thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing. I myself couldn't be without my bike. It's hard to explain to others unless they experience it. Job well done on the video. 🤘👍
Hi Ellen, thank you so much I appreciate it 👍. That is exactly it, it brings you so much into the moment because of the concentration levels required. I find it so relaxing and therapeutic. Also it is just so much fun!! So many good reasons to ride, especially for ones mental health.
All the best, thanks.
@@redangrevival No worries. Keep it up with the vids and stay shiny side up.
Absolutely Ellen..
Thank you 🙏 got first bike after 24years trident 660 it’s just the hole thing of belonging parking up outside your local bike shop,fortunately staffs triumph have on sight bacon sandwich bar brilliant 👍 but anyone talks to you about anything not just bikes I’d forgotten all about this it’s like I’ve found myself again it lifts you,happy new year,peace 👍🏍️
Thanks for sharing your struggles, it opens the door for some to do the same. I started riding a steel frame hardtail Rupp. It had a lawn mower pull start engine. This was 1972, I moved up to a Kawasaki 175 from there to a Kawasaki 500 triple ( affectionately known as the widow maker). I traded that for a KZ650 in early 77. During this time I was struggling with my mom’s issues. She had seriously bad irrational mood swings ( now it’s known as bipolar). August 16 of 77 Elvis died, three days later my mom took her own life. Time did move on, in 88 I got married to a wonderful woman and we were blessed with four children. Then in 2002 she passed away on her b-day she passed away at 38yrs old. I did the best I could raising four kids, one with major disabilities. I found a sitter for the kids and I went back to riding. Time passed and I had an accident 2013. Ten operations on my leg and neck, all I could do is focusing to get back on the bike. 2015 I did just that and my struggles seem to get better. The kids now grown I got remarried to I’d say my best friend . This were going well purchased my Sport Gide in December of 2020. I had hadn’t felt well for about a year. It was on/off intense pain. On Jan 30th 2021 I was diagnosed with acute leukemia. I was in the hospital two weeks out of every month for fourteen months. Radiation and a trial of multiple chemo therapies during this time do to COVID I couldn’t have any visitors. I just focused on my wife and riding again, in September 2022 I was told I’m in remission, sorry for such a long response but I tried to explain my challenges. It’s been and continues to be a rough road but with a strong supportive wife and a ton of motorcycle books and TH-camrs like yourself it gave hope and strength. Though your not aware how you may be helping others thru journey’ of their own. Thanks brother 😎
Thank you so much for sharing, I really do appreciate that. It sounds like you have had an extremely hard time, I think for you to have been through all of that and continue to stay strong and want to ride is truly inspiring and a testament to how resilient people can be 💪.
So glad to hear that you have a loving and supportive wife to help you through the tough times. I am so pleased that my humble channel can help you through these times, that is so good to hear. Stay strong my friend, you are an inspiration.
Interesting to hear your story and get to know the person a little! Depression is a hard thing to have to deal with.. having had my own struggles in that respect in recent years. I lost my brother in 2010 after he took his own life, and also recently lost my daughter to illness. I totally agree getting out on the bike and switching off to everything else is the best tonic!
I wish you well for the future, and hope things continue to improve for you man.. 😊👍
Thanks so much Barry, I really appreciate your support 👍. I am
so sorry to hear about your loses and hard times, that sounds incredibly hard to deal with. I hope you can find some happiness again and try to live the best life you can.
You are very brave for even talking about it, I respect that a lot. Motorbiking is such a good medicine, I find it strips back all my problems and just simplifies things.
All the best to you as well and thanks for sharing. Take care and keep riding 👍
Also being on the 'edge' ie the danger element of biking makes you feel alive as well as freedom and adventure.
Absolutely, there are so many great thing about biking that helps us feel better. It is hard to put them all in to words! The danger element definitely helps to focus the mind and make you feel more alive.
I have done the same and it helps massively. Motorcycles are like taking another form of medication ,which cleans the soul. I wish you all the best and good health.
Many thanks Jim, I appreciate it. Exactly right I can almost feel it cleansing the system whilst riding, 100% a form of meditation. All the best to you also.
I’ve found and subbed to your channel tonight. You did a great job in this video, as talking about this stuff is tough. I have suffered with depression and anxiety for many years so relate to much if not all of what you said. But recently has been worse due to PTSD from an event about 2.5 years ago. Like you it took motorcycling from me and left my life empty in my eyes. Things are improving now thankfully and I’d like to start a channel to help other people but it’s difficult to do without giving the wrong impression. Especially when I have social anxieties too.
Obviously peoples troubles are going to be on different levels, but I would like you to if you can, convey a message that riding the bike is not always necessary for our mental health. Just being in the garage doing odd bits of maintenance and cleaning was good enough for me today. Sometimes we need to remember that there will be times when the last place we should be is on a motorcycle. Both in terms of our confidence and our attitude.
I’m looking forward to more videos. Stay safe and well.
PS. You are a natural on camera and if you hadn’t mentioned it I would have had no idea about the social anxiety. Also check out This Moto Life podcast. It is a powerhouse in mental health and motorcycling.
Hi Martyn, thank you I appreciate it. So sorry to hear about your troubles, it is so hard. Yes I will try to get that message across, you are right, sometimes just working on the bike or even looking at it can help with mental health greatly.
Good to hear that things are improving for you, social anxiety is so hard. Thanks, I don't find the camera too hard to talk to, I suppose I find it quite therapeutic. Get a few more people in the video and you may notice some of my anxieties!
I appreciate it, I will take a look at This Moto Life. Cheers and all the best to you
I'm so happy that you're doing much better mentally these days. And sorry you had to go through such a traumatic experience years ago. I love motorcycles for many of the same reasons, a friend of mine taught be how to ride just this past August so I haven't even been riding for a full year yet. But it's been amazing so far, it never fails to put a smile on my face. The people in my life have all noticed a real change in me over the past year for the better, it's really helped improve my life. I'm so much happier and more confident in myself. Ride safe my friend
Hi Thomas, thank you I appreciate it. Good for you by learning to ride 👍 That is so good to hear that the people around you and youreslf notice that you have been happier and better since starting to ride. That is really encouraging, thank you for saying so.
That is very similar what happened to me when I started riding again, I started to feel so much happier and start to gain my confidence back again. All the best and same to you, keep riding and be safe 🙌
Bravo Angus...takes guts to open up yourself to the world...especially when talking about mental health challenges. Your candor is to be commended. What struck me most though, is that you did not go into specifics your struggle (and rightfully so as you do not need to, and, its none of our business) but you conveyed that you had a struggle. And that was impactful enough. I enjoyed this piece and as a result...I am a subscriber...cheers from North Carolina USA
Hi Kevin, thank you so much i appreciate it 👍. Nice of you to understand and can see that I have been through a struggle despite not knowing the specifics. Many thanks for understanding and your kind words. Cheers
Nice to hear the positivity build again through the pieces to camera. If you ever fancy an Irish tour, hit me up!
👍 Thanks. One day I will definitely be getting over to Ireland!
Sat in the saddle is my happy place, I forget all my troubles it’s just my machine the road and me....nice to see areas local to me on your channel 😊
🙌 Keep riding and stay happy
Very good and brave you’re so open about mental health, respect! Take care mate!
Thanks I appreciate it 👍 Trying to be as open as possible, about my journey/story. Always good to talk. All the best. Cheers
I’ve suffered from depression/anxiety since I was 14, I’m 64 now so 50 years of struggle. However, as there are so many agencies out there to help, and modern drugs, I know there is no need to suffer alone. Do not feel ashamed to suffer from mental health issues. Getting out on a bike is definitely a help and so is talking about health problems. Stay safe and strong, you are not alone.
Many thanks Alexander, I really do appreciate that. I feel for you, it is such a struggle at times. I hope you are in an ok place now. Thanks for your support 👍
Hey angus I know where your coming from and good to see you on a good balanced path there is light at the end of the dark tunnel great to see .Mine started with Illness 11 years ago and passed events just seemed to merge in during the spiral I am still fighting every day and when I can ride it's just a great relief thanks for putting it out there for all to see . : )
Hey, thanks 🙌. Yes there most definitely is light now, I have always known it was there but it is just gaining it that is the hardest bit. Just taking life one day at a time and slowly progressing. No pressure, and just simplifying things. I find this helps. Then I have a place that I can handle and gain confidence from there 👍.
I know what you mean, things all just seem to blend together and you just seem to get lost and don't know what happened. Life can be a real whirl wind!!
I find riding a motorbike helps to simplify life and is like a reset button!
Stay strong and keep riding my friend. All the best.
Go Angus, you are on the up and I’m on board with the journey. Don’t bike anymore but you and a few others are giving me an itch I might have to scratch. The wife is despairing and rolling her eyes every time I mention it.
Thanks so much, I’m happy to hear that you are on board for the journey 👍. Hopefully this is just the beginning!
Go for it, I’m sure you can persuade her, it’s never to late!!
Good to hear the vids are making you want to get out riding again. Cheers, all the best 👍
Thank you for sharing your journey, I can relate to so much of what you said. Very brave sharing your personal experiences and I’m sure will help many people. Top guy!
Hi, it is my pleasure and I hope it can help people to open up more about their mental health. All the best to you.
Thanks .
awesome story. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jeff 👍
Motorcycling helped me ! the video you mentioned “the want to go and enjoy something” incredible how that desire can be nearly impossible to ignite. TH-cam videos can be such a help. So easy to access, no pre work needed, don’t even have to get out of bed ! But you can immerse yourself into a new word of possibilities, imagine doing what you’re watching and motivation can come. Important that you choose the right content. And to move in a direction, not stagnate and do nothing but watch. Appreciate your insight, I’m sure your videos have helped you and definitely others. Great cinematography, editing! Have a great day 👍
🙌 Thanks so much Brian, I appreciate it and so good to hear that it has helped you as well. Exactly how it worked for me as well! Started watching motorbike videos on TH-cam and that ignited an interest to go and get my license, the rest is history (as they say). What a great journey it has been so far and it has been so good for me. I hope many others can find inspiration from motorcycles as well.
Or any other interest that can help them enjoy life again. Thanks and same to you. All the best
Hello Red,
Another well produced, well edited video with wisdom and kindness! Therapists have always talked about mindfulness. Motorcycling does that for me. A Zen moment. When I ride my 1600 I'm focused in the moment...not yesterday or tomorrow, just living in the mindful now. Sailing does the same for me. I live on my sailboat in San Francisco Bay. Surfing, skateboarding has all helped my issues...and I'm 71...plus, it's a kick in the arse!
Keep up the valuable good work!
Peace, brother.
Hi, yup motorcycling among many other great activities are so good for our mental health 👍 I really think the mindful part of it is so therapeutic.
Many thanks and all the best to you
Just like u I played about with small motorbikes when I was a kid. Aged 42 I did my test jumped on a yamaha tracer 700 (blue) great bike now got a honda 1000r neo cafe. But to honest I'm drooling over the triumph speedmaster! Love the passion u got for bikes 👍
👍 Brilliant memories from those times riding as a kid. Definitely where I fell in love with motorcycling!
O nice, that was my first bike as well. I remember it well, brilliant motorcycle.
I test rode the CB1000R black edition the other day. Top quality, bit too sporty for my taste, but can appreciate the quality. Cheers and may you continue to enjoy your riding 👍
Thanks so much for the willingness to share your experience. its so good to know we're not alone - "thanks"
Hi, it is my pleasure. Really good to hear that it is helpful to you 👍 We are definitely not alone, many people are going through similar experiences out there. We are all human. Take care and all the best to you.
This is the thing with mental health.....it can affect anyone at any time, and it's great when people are able to open up and talk about it.
I sometimes think riding a motorcycle is such a pleasure not least because motorbikes are generally very personal things, and riding one inevitably means being 'as one' with the machine.
As you say, "It's more than just a motorbike".
Well said, thanks 👍
Thanks for your honesty. I too suffer from depression. I've ridden bikes for over 40 years now. They are my therapy and reckon I wouldn't still be here without them.
Hi Lee, it is a pleasure. I find it therapeutic talking about it, and if it can help others as well then that is brilliant 👍.
It can be so hard but motorbikes truly do help and can save a life. All the best
Well done Angus. I know it has taken some guts to make this video. I hope things continue to improve for you. I know what it's like as I lost my Nephew in 2008. He took his own life and was only 22. It was a dreadful time and I just don't know how my sister coped. I have 4 daughters all between the ages of 21 to 32 and all are thankfully healthy. I feel so blessed about that. ATB GT.
Hi Graham, thanks so much for that 🙌. I am so sorry to hear that, it is such a hard thing to go through, especially at such a young age. We really do have to be aware of mental health, and talk about it much more, so that others can feel that they can talk as well.
It sounds like you very much appreciate what you have, which is great. Such a good way to look at things, to try and be truly grateful for what we do have.
Same to you, cheers 👍
Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve struggled most of my life with depression and anxiety, the latter is always there and the former comes and goes but once I’m on the bike, I have to concentrate and it’s a form of mindfulness.
Its a pleasure sharing, I hope it can help some people to feel more comfortable about opening up on mental health 👍.
Sorry to hear that you have also struggled with mental health problems, it is exactly the same for me. Its such a great meditative experience. Stay safe and keep on riding. All the best
Thank you for sharing. Started riding recently and find that it has helped with my depression and anxiety.
Hi Beth, it is a pleasure, really glad you liked the video and can relate. Welcome to the motorcycle world 👍 Great to hear that it is helping you as well, you have the whole summer of riding ahead to look forward to! All the best
Have met so many with similar stories about mental health and motorbikes. Myself i was just bored. turning 40 and the blandness of daily life was getting to me without me realizing it. Have always thought about getting a bike so went and got my licence and in all honesty its the best thing ive ever done. Now i cant wait to get off work and go for a ride or plan my next adventure to some new places and meeting fellow bikers that share the love of riding. Maybe its the dreaded mid life crisis i dont know haha
Yup there is definitely something about motorbiking that makes us feel better and young at heart! Good for you for taking action and getting your license, so good to hear that you love it and it has given you some excitement again 👍.
Na its no mid life crisis, its an awakening!! Cheers
@@redangrevival An awakening. I like that! My biggest problem with motorcycles is i want them all :D
🤣 I know exactly what you mean!! You are not alone in that. I love every style of motorbike, just love riding on two wheels!
I’ve only just found your channel and have been watching through your videos on your Speedmaster…then I found this video. Much respect to your for putting yourself out there and telling your story! It hits home because it’s very similar to my own, except I started off on a Honda QR50. Getting back into motorcycling has been my saviour too…which almost didn’t happen as even putting on a full face helmet induced panic attacks. I’m glad to hear you’re in a much better place and feeling happier! Thank you so much for your videos and inspiring others! Peace and good health, brother.
Hi, welcome to the channel and thanks so much for your kind words 🙌 I really do appreciate it. Keep riding my friend and I hope you continue to improve through motorcycling. All the best
Thanks Angus.
You are a inspiration for many..
I have also travelled a similar path..
Diagnosed with severe clinical depression since the age of around 5-7, Extreme Anxiety, Attachment Disorder, PTSD and OCD...
I suffered for decades, with my medical condition and with drugs, alcohol ect, but when I had bikes they definitely helped me get through some very low times and kept the black dog at bay (in his kennel)
About 9 years ago I did gain 98% control of my depression, I was free from any of my diagnosed conditions.. Best of all which gave me the most freedom was no daily suicidal thoughts.. it was definitely like being reborn.. but, 11 months ago both my parents died within a few weeks of each other, and even though I'm definitely not suffering with depression again, I am feeling pretty low.
Strange thing is I've not had a bike now for the past 11 years, but 6 months ago I decided to buy another.. and now after 6 long months of planning and many hours watching TH-cam channels, reading tons of online articles and reviews.. shopping for all new biker and camping gear.. and then the gold at the end of the rainbow..
5 days ago I bought a Triumph Speedmaster wearing a red dress.. she is a beautiful girl and I'm sure she will help with me letting go and moving on..
I must add that as stated above one of my most serious conditions was Attachment Disorder.. which considering the circumstances I am doing very good.. So I would say, I still have that black dog in about 85% of control..
It is stupid ever to think that you can ever be free from depression but we are both proof that you can live a pretty normal, enjoyable, happy content life..
When I was taking control of my life my mantra was..
"I Control My Thoughts, My Thoughts Do Not Control Me".
Thanks again Angus..
Keep doing what you are doing on your channel and on your journey through life. Stay Safe, Ride Safe.
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Hi Gerrard, thank you so much I really appreciate that. I am so sorry to hear about your struggles with mental health, it is such a hard problem to get over, especially once it has a grip on you. It sounds like you have been through a lot and for you to be here being happy about having just purchased a Speedmaster (in red) is fantastic and testament to how strong you have been and well you have done.
So happy to hear that you have a bike and all of the gear and you sound genuinely happy to have it 👍
So many good times for you to come with your new bike, this is just the beginning of a wonderful relation ship with it. I hope you enjoy your Speedmaster as much as I do and it can help you heal.
A great mantra to have, and it is so very true! Many thanks again for sharing and all the best to you for the future with you new bike and journey. Cheers
@@redangrevival Thank you Angus..
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I didn't get my motorbike license until I was 48 years old and I can relate to a lot of things you say.
👍 Great to hear that it helps you too. Throttle therapy. All the best
So good to hear your story, similiar experience when starting out as a very young person on a motorbike. A serious workplace assault has resulted in PTSD and the ongoing complex struggles this gives anyone. Anyway, a major part of my therapy is my Triumph Thunderbird Storm and my love of riding , touring and motorbike camping across Australia. Once again hats of to you and the courage that you show.
Hi, many thanks really pleased you liked the video and listening to my story 👍 Sorry to hear about your struggles. Motorbikes are such good therapy for our mental health, they have helped me massively and continue to do so!
Keep riding my friend and enjoy your camping. All the best.
Great video, and nice to see Nunney and the castle. I lived a few miles away. Subscribed to you channel, thank you.
Thanks Paul, I appreciate it 👍 A beautiful place Nunney and the castle, great pub as well! Welcome to the channel. All the best
There’s something spiritual about motorcycling that’s hard to define. It’s more than just the freedom that many talk about. Riding a bike requires a level of focus that is almost meditative. There’s no room for incessant brain chatter when you are immersed in riding. That has to be good for your head.
🙌 Absolutely right! It really is like a form of meditation, I find it such great therapy. Really connects you with the present moment. Cheers and enjoy the ride
I love that you made this one mate, I've been devouring your videos over the last couple of months as I'll be bike shopping at some point in the future when some investments pay off. I came across this, and hats off to you for talking about a subject that you could see in your face was hard to approach. There is always a stigma attached to mental health especially if you are a guy, as being male you are expected by society to just suck it up and get on with things which is always much easier said than done. People don't always understand that good mental health isn't a choice, it can affect you in many ways and most of those ways attack you like water eroding a mountain, bit by little bit over time and sometimes some unlucky few don't realise what is going on till it's too late. There is always a choice of talking to people to air your thoughts and feelings, and there is certainly always a better path to take than harming yourself or heaven forbid worse. And for people who are in that 'good' place and enjoying life to its fullest its ok to ask a friend who you think is suffering if they're ok, sometimes that person who is suffering doesn't want to initiate the conversation and when someone asks them 'Hey mate, you ok?' is like throwing a life saver to a drowning man. So much respect to you for this dude, things like this help destroy that stigma and allow people to think that you know its ok to talk.
🙌 Thanks so much I really appreciate that, glad you are enjoying the videos and especially the bits about mental health. You are exactly right, the more we can openly talk about our mental health the better. It really does help to talk about it and not feel the need to hide it.
Talking is half the battle 👍 Thanks and all the best to you
@@redangrevival You're a good man Angus. I'm actually moving over to your neck-ish of the woods in the next few months in Devon around the Tauton area from Kent, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you if I venture out around the Bath area and would love to head out for a ride once I get two wheels sorted. So much respect for you buddy.
@@Chuubs Absolutely give me a shout when you are in the area 👍 Cheers
I heard someone refer to their bike as a stress buster. Mine certainly is, and while I've never been big on naming inanimate objects, I usually refer to my GS as Buster. It is therapeutic to ride the backroads and enjoy the countryside. - Jude25
Hi Jude, that is a great analogy for it 👌 Hope you don't mind I might use that one in the future! Cheers and ride safe
Hello Angus. You are a world-class influencer! We like to support you!
Hi, thank you so much I really appreciate that 🙌 Very kind of you to say so, and thank you so much for your support 👍 All the best.
Thank you for sharing your story
It is my pleasure 🙌
Thanks for making this video. What you're saying here is rekindling feelings for a bike I haven't experienced in years. I have allowed the many challenges in life to push away the cherished "in the moment" feelings riding a motorcycle brings. I need to do this again. I want those refreshing replenishing feelings back in my life. I really need to feel that rejuvenation again. Thank you soo much . I love your channel! Cheers!!!
Hi John it was a pleasure to make. Thank you so much I'm really pleased that you liked the video and that it has rekindled your want to ride again 👍. Go for it, it sounds like you need that release and freedom that motorbiking gives. I find it just simplifies everything and reignites a pure enjoyment in life again.
Many thanks and all the best to you. Cheers 👍
Just discovered your channel and the second video i watched being this one, i felt i had to leave a comment as well. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this, as well as being open about the Mental health issues you have / had to deal with. In my experience its always best trying to be upfront with it, of course its easier said then done with anxieties! I can absolutely relate to how riding motorbikes can help people with mental health issues. After i had been diagnosed with burnout and depression 10 years ago, i also went through a few ups and downs during these times. It took a big downswing when both my parents died in 2020 and 2021 from cancer. Helping and taking care of them, as well as organizing the funerals and clearing out my old childhood home had really drained me.
I had been riding scooters when i was 16 for two years before i got my car license and I've always enjoyed that. My wife owned the same model of scooter that i used to have back then, it went to her brother after she got her car license, then broke down and was stored for a couple of years. It still had a nostalgic feeling around it so it never got thrown away. When my brother in law moved house he said he would get rid of it, since it had been stored in his basement for a few years. I took it with the intention to rebuild it to running condition as a project. It sat outside our house for around 1 1/2 years and in spring of 2020, after my dad passed away, i decided to distract myself with starting the rebuild. With the help of a friend and alot of spare parts, overcoming several challenges and the project ending up being much more difficult then i first anticipated, the scooter coffed back into life three months later. After painting the fairings in the original red colour ( by then it was three different colours due to previous crashes in the past ) i started riding on two wheels again. It had been 20 years since i last rode but it felt really good and rekindled my joy being on two wheels.
Thinking back i've always wanted to ride Motorbikes as well, but never had the money to get one along with the cost for a license ( which is quite high in Germany, around 1500 pounds ) and gear. After my mom passed away and i had gone through all the paperwork, cleared her home and had some time to process everything, i decided to use a part of my inheritance to go out to get my motorbike license.
I bought my first motorbike a month ago and riding made me feel things that i haven't felt in years. Just enjoying something or feeling pleasure / fun has been one of my main problems for quite some time. Now it still feels unreal at times, walking up to the bike and thinking "wow look at it, awesome", then firing it up and going out for a simple joyride is amazing. It feels so good to be able to enjoy something again.
Sorry for the huge amount of text, i guess i got carried away. All the best from Germany and stay safe!
Hi my friend, no problem at all it was great to read your story and so good to hear that motorbikes have bought some joy back to your life 👍 So sorry to hear about your hard times, life can be a roller coaster!
1500 pounds for a license 😱 that is crazy!!
Good for you for getting a bike and enjoying the ride. Ride safe and ride happy ✌️ All the best to you. Kind Regards
@@redangrevival Cheers buddy, much appreciated
You're a very inspiring young man, keep up the excellent work! 👏👆🙌😊
Thanks so much I appreciate it 👍 All the best to you
well done for your honesty, and sharing your story, such a shame that you had to witness such a sad event especially at such a young age, but im really glad that you found the strength to move forwards and re=
found the love of motorcycling, and that you are now enhancing so many peoples lives through sharing your experiences
Thanks again Peter I really appreciate that. One cannot let things like that in life hold you back. So glad I found motorcycling again and it is massively helping me feel better 👍
All the best to you and have a great weekend
I get it, Gus. There is something very special about "the ride".
Thanks for sharing. Lots chimes with me and I'm sure with a lot of people, if they're honest.
I think if people spoke about thier issues more we'd discover more people go through it than you'd think and it helps just to know that.
Well done mate.
PS: I think we're not too far away - I'm in Essex. How about a Speedmaster get together?
Cheers.
Thanks, yes I agree. More people struggle with it than appears, absolutely right, it does help to realise that you're not alone and that we are all human and experience very similar troubles.
Yea that would be good. I am actually on the ferry to Portugal atm!! Video will be a bit delayed. When I am back lets try and organise something. Not too sure where I'm going to be based when I am back though, as am moving around a bit. Drop me a message when the time suits 👍
Cheers
Peace and happiness to you bud
🙌 Thanks so much and the same to you. All the best
Cheers for that! It helped…
Thanks I appreciate it. Really good to hear that it helped 👍
What a lovely and moving insight into parts of your life...
I know what it feels like to lose a friend..indeed my two best friends were brothers and passed within a month of each other.
There's always that thought that they are now in a better place... sometimes there are strange coincidences ( and there are no coincidences) that connect you to them which I find comforting.
Talking of coincidences, you started your you tube videos... I had been thinking of getting another motorbike for quite some time but never really thought I would... Well you were the inspiration to get back out there again.. and since, has done a world of good.. cost a lot of money, but if you don't use it what's the point!
So a big thank you to RedAng Revival... may the God's be with you!
A Big thank you Angus... you are a good soul!
"A Goal is not always meant to be Reached.
It often serves simply as something to aim at" .. Bruce Lee
Thanks really good to know you liked that 🙌 It can be a very hard thing to process loosing some one. Everything can seem fine in live and then all of a sudden there is this massive shock!
With age I have definitely learnt be more comfortable with it.
That is brilliant 💪 I am so happy that I could be of some inspiration to you to start riding again! Haha it is not a cheap hobby, but sooo worth it. As you say if we cannot spend money on the things we like then what is it there for.
Many thanks and all the best to you my friend. Enjoy your weekend and you can get out for a ride 😁
@@redangrevival And to you Angus..take care!
Catch up with you one of these days!
@@LionTheHeart For sure that would be great 👍
Brilliant!! Really inspiring video ,thanks for sharing ,I'm looking forward to my first 3 week trip to Portugal in April ,and it's all your fault !! 😁
Thanks so much I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Haha my apologies 😉 Fantastic I am very jealous! Such a beautiful country, enjoy the trip
Thanks for sharing such deep & important information about yourself. You'll be sure to connect with many like minded people in a good way. Just curious what is that tank bag you use on differ bikes? It looks tidy and doesn't cover the filler cap 😉
Thanks Jason, I appreciate that 👍. I hope it can help out some other people as well. Its actually a cycling bag from Halfords of all places!! Fits brilliantly on most motorbikes. Cheers
Recently came across your channel (Z900rs review) and watching some others now. My story has some similarities and I'm trying to get back into riding myself. Best wishes to you and the channel. Subscribed. Cheers!
Hi Sean, great that you stumbled across the channel, welcome 👍 Motorbiking has done me a world of good and continues to. It is so good for ones mental health, it has given me my joy in life again.
Go for it, small steps and you will be back on a bike in no time. All the best
@@redangrevival thanks. It's been about 30+ years away from it but the msf course here in the US was super easy, but made me so ridiculously happy, even on the 250cc loner bikes. Made me miss my old XT250.
@@seaninness334 That is great to hear, absolutely even the lower cc bikes are great fun. Some times even more!! Good for you and good luck with taking up riding again 👍
A really candid cathartic video. Must have taken you a lot of courage to make this. I guess resuming motorcycling later in life took you back beyond the awful accident where you friend lost his life presumably on a scooter to times when you were a young kid riding around your parents garden and your friends farm. Not a care in the world, a golden time when you probably couldn't fully comprehend death and loss yet. Everyday that dawned as most 10 year olds feel, that you are going to live for ever, well boisterous adventurous kids like you ;@). Then I guess when you were travelling in India when you were a little older and your friend lost his life doing something that was so integral to your life being on two wheels, suddenly rather than bringing your a lot of happiness and joy, it now brought who immense pain, suffering, and possibly uncertainty, confusion. No wonder you found it difficult to cope. And still at quite a young age as well still trying to discover your path in life learning about yourself and others.
Interesting that you are a sailor too. Quite a few sailors/boat designers have been into motorbikes as well. Chris Butler who built the Achilles 24 designed by Oliver Lee in 1968 which won the 1976 OSTAR Single Handed Transatlantic Race, I think it was 1976, I might be wrong, was into motorcycling as well in a big way. There are some similarities especially if you do a lot of single handed sailing, being in total control, like being on a bike. I have a boat as well. The peace and tranquility when the weather is set fair and warm is super.
Your story of getting an AF Twin is probably true of many wannabe adventurists. Make the plans get the bike, the gear and ride off into the sunset.Not.
Thanks Alex, that is a great response 🙌. A lot of that definitely rings true with me. I did find it very confusing at the time and suppose I still do a little bit, it just happened so quickly! (The accident)
Has taken me a very long time to find myself again over the years, but by motorbiking again and just simplifying life it has helped a lot. I am slowly rebuilding my confidence 👍. Haha yup I am sure 90% of people that buy adventure bikes probably never take them through the desert etc...
I hope now with the path I am currently on I will some day get to do all of the adventures I dreamed of 🤞. Thanks again and all the best to you.
You may proud on yourself, strong attitude sharing this kind of sensitive information. I planning to learning riding a motor bike next year also a part to learn something new, getting away from bad feelings, So I am looking forward to see the next nice videos. If you can share some experience about you Triumph Scrambler that you owned in the past. That would be nice and interesting.
The Thriumph Thruxton is my favourite style of motorcycles for the moment.👏
Many thanks, I appreciate that 👍 Yes having a goal and learning something new that you are interested in is a great way to feel better and gain motivation again. Yup I sold my Street Scrambler for a Honda Africa Twin, have regretted it ever since! The Street Scrambler is brilliant and wish I never sold it. Highly recommend 😁 Cheers
I can only agree with every comment that has been posted this is something else biking does it gives you a feeling of belonging to something and TALKING about it.
Thanks William, I am glad you can relate 👍
Although I do not suffer from mental illness, I completely relate with why you are riding bikes. I used to train horses, and am a Master Captain sailor. I also have a Speedmaster and find it to be a combination of my yacht, and horses, but it is also much more immediate. Unless you are living on the yacht, it requires a lot of setup. And horses need feeding and are limited to special area for riding, even in the country. Motorbiking is between walking, and driving cars - you can go almost anywhere, at anytime, and have that quality of freedom that we get from sailing, and from riding horses, but without as many limitations. Keep on riding! I’m 64, and plan on riding (sailing, etc.) for at least another 30 years. Oh, and Yoga is another freeing activity that I link to it all…
You definitely don't have to suffer from mental health issues to relate to how good it is for ones head. As you say many things can do it sailing etc... but motorbikes are just so good at it. So accessible not too expensive. There is a bike for everyone.
Good for you that is great to hear, keep the riding going (on both modes machine and animal!)
I must try and do more yoga, it would be good for me. Cheers 👍
@@redangrevival I have also been doing Martial Arts since the 1970’s, but I find Yoga and Tai Chi to be the most meditative and body healing. And, like biking, you can practice anywhere, and anytime, with no to minimal equipment. Gambatte!
Well done Angus. ✌👍
Thanks Frank I appreciate it 👍 Thought it best to get it out in the open a bit more. Hope your doing well.
Great video. *biker fistbump*
again,i love english country side,and all this medieval epic thing,as heavy metal fan,hahaha.i ride since 15 now i m 42,and i m stuck with a xt600 2002,becouse i m a family guy,i ve got two teen boys and the expenses are maaany.but,i m selling a property,and among others,i ll buy a good new bike.i havent decide yet,but i think it will be an on/off.90% of my bikes were on/off(adventure as they call them now).i lean to the new transalp.riding bikes yes, its good for the mind.yes keeps you young,at least in the soul.another thing for me, is drumming.i m watching you.continue the good reviews.and have safe miles.greeting from the very hot greece!
Hi, yes it can become an expensive habit! One worth keeping going though, I find motorcycling so therapeutic. I just did a review of the new Transalp, it is a brilliant bike and you can't go wrong with it.
Thanks and the same to you 👍
Well done mate 👍👍
Thanks 🙌
Good on you for this video. I'm a fair bit older than you and certainly had my own set of issues over the years. I rode when I was younger and gave it up when I had a kid, but I was able to get another bike a few years ago. It has definitely helped and especially during lockdown.
You might also want to look into cycling or other forms of workouts. I've cycled a lot and that helps my outlook in similar ways to motorcycling. I also subscribe to Mr Darcy and the Old Man and there are some videos on their channel about motorbiking, working out and mental health. Maybe you guys should do a collaboration.
Anyway, good luck and thanks for posting this.
Many thanks I appreciate that 👍 Glad you took up biking again and it is helping you. Yes I am a regular watcher of Mr Darcy and The Ol Man, great channel and would love to do a colab with them at some point.
I also find exercise to be a huge help. Keep riding and stay healthy. Cheers
Well said, I agree with your comments
Thanks very much I appreciate your understanding 👍
Next time you go to the george at nunney, let me know and I will buy you a pint.
That would be great 👍 🍻
This was a great video! Thank you so much for sharing. Very familiar story indeed regarding that youthful exuberance followed by some increased anxiety, depression, things that happen in life that somehow trigger the extinction of that spark, and endlessly searching for a way to reignite it. I am glad motorbiking has done that for you, and I am hoping it will do the same for me as I have had similar issues for the past decade or so.
I do have a question: how did you overcome your fear of the risks of motorbiking, particularly after what happened to your dear friend? While I am very excited to get back into motorbiking, that is the one fear I still have, the fear of vulnerability and exposure to the risk of injury or death, however I hope and expect, as it did in my 20s, the joys of motorbiking to outweigh those risks. I would love your thoughts on how you overcame those fears, if you had them.
Thank you so much again for another great video!
Hi Marc, thanks for understanding. To be honest I never felt any fear about getting on the motorbike and riding myself, I think if anything that awareness of what could happen makes me a better/safer rider. It gives me a sense of confidence that I can do it and even if there are dangers I shouldn't let that stop me enjoying something I love.
I just love the adventure!
Thanks again and I hope you can manage to get on a motorbike you self. Being aware of the dangers will make you a better rider, but do not let them take over your thoughts. The dangers are there but if you are aware of them then you can adjust your riding to stay as safe as possible.
At the end of the day there are risks to everything, but if you enjoy it and ride responsibly then don't let those risks stop you doing it!
All the best.
@@redangrevival thank you so much for thoughtful reply! Yes, those are my thoughts exactly. I am very much looking forward to riding and experiencing life again very soon!
@@marcverdi665 You will get there, don't worry.
Four wheels moves your body,
Two wheels moves your soul
Ride on, bro 😎
👌 Cheers Matt, 100%!
Nice one! Undoubtably losing a friend and having your exuberant teenage certainty shaken like that at that age would affect you. For sure related.
Makes me laugh when people change their bikes so often, although nothing wrong with that, but I feel it's just because you haven't found "the one". When you find the one that fits your personality and physicality, the bike stays. There will be other bikes but only one Speedy.
I've moved now but is often the way, it did not go smoothly. Recovering physically and mentally now but am sure by April I'll be right again.
Thanks Lily, yup it definitely had an impact on me. I didn't realise at the time but it did have an effect subconsciously. It takes time to mature and realise what effect it has had.
Yup I really would find it hard to sell Speedy, she's a beauty!
Great so pleased to hear that you have successfully moved house 👍👍. You deserve it, take some time to unwind and try to relax. You can look forward to the summer and hopefully starting to ride. All the best
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So nice being out on a bike this week. Have been out on my Speed Triple RS. Like you love your Speedmaster I love my Triple RS. If this bike had not come along when it did I probably would have bought a new Speedmaster but alas that did not happen. If the dealer I test rode one the back end of last year had been more enthusiastic about making sure it fitted me then I could have likely been riding around this week on a nic new Speedmaster, but things didn't work out that way. Maybe I get one next year if petrol hasn't doubled in value by then. for the moment I enjoy my Speed Triple RS. It's just on the right side of being mental. Sorry wrong choice of words, but not so mental it is probably going to kill you like other hyper nakeds. Ok you can still get into a lot of trouble riding it but i has some redeeming sanity. Not totally bonkers.
Nice castle. Name?
Next week is looking good for riding weather wise. Positively like summer.
ATB Angus.
Looks like Nunney Castle but I haven't been there for twenty years so....
Nice, no worries, a ride on any bike is great 👍 I'm sure the Speed Triple is a blast!! 😁. Haha I know what you mean, I am a bit put off by the "mental" bikes, just because they are so damn fast!
The Speed Triple sounds like it has the right balance.
The Castle is called Nunney Castle, in Nunney village. Beautiful little place in Somerset. Cheers
What village is that at the start?
It’s a small village in Somerset called Nunny, beautiful little place. A really characterful ruined castle in the centre of the village 👍. Recommend it a visit.
I ‘judge’ people on whether, or not, I’d have a pint with them. I’d get shit-faced with you.
🤣🤣 Cheers Tom that is great to hear 👍 Same to you man 🍻
Yes, motorcycles are a salvation and much better than antidepressant drugs.
Hear Hear 🙌 Such great therapy. Thanks and all the best
Put some glasses on when riding! Keep your eyesight. AT rider.
Thanks 👍 I really need to start doing that!
Sorry but Selling africa twin was a mistake. Please dont get depressed. Its Okay to make mistakes.
Thanks 🙌