What's the Big Deal About Getting Older? Is it All in Our Minds?
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- What is the big deal about getting older? We all do it and there is no stopping it. So, why are we so reluctant to admit that we are aging and that we might have to make some changes if we want to keep doing the things we love?
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Thank you for watching and ride safe! --Craig Ripley
Am 78 yo. still riding my Honda.
I do a 15' walk each day, before breakfast, then after breakfast, a 30' bicycle ride.
My day starts at 5:30 am.
My Honda ride is in the afternoon.
Greetings y'all from Melbourne. Australia. It's our Summertime over here, in the big brown - lucky country.
Yep, age is a number alright, but you gotta 'work on it'
Cycling helps me stay 'loose' in my hinges.
And would rather ride my motorcycle than do crossword puzzles, or wordsearch puzzles. 😊
Hi Kevin what your doing is great. Keep in that mind set and that hopefully will keep chronic conditions away create an environment for mental peace Harmony and fulfilment. Keep doing things that you get enjoyment from ect. Dave Australia
Since you brought up Clint Eastwood...I will echo another of his "Eastwoodisms."
"A man has to know his limitations!"
Another awesome video. I shared to my TH-cam page!
Loved the Buddha reading. It’s not all about golden roads to prosperity. We need to accept what we can’t change and enjoy what we can.
Some people don't get to be old. I could have died at 14 from cancer, but i didn't. Every day "above ground" is a Ferris Bueller day! "What are we not going to do today" has become one of my favorite sayings! I have three weeks off from work as of last Friday, and I'm enjoying it. Went out for a 145-mile ride yesterday and enjoyed the sights and scents!
62, retired, and living in a motorcycle paradise. I've been out of shape for a while due to an achilles tear. But 2025 is going to be the year I resurrect my body, and get some serious seat time in the mountain areas around me. Love the channel.
100% each 7 years we change a lot, adjust to this youll be fine. Acceptance of things keeps ya happy 😊
So true, 100%l
66 years old, and a good reminder about as we age, changes to make. Sold the HD Sport Glide at 695#, replaced it with a BMW 2022 RT with a 49 L topbox. 615#. Felt like I made a good change, I've done many more long trips with 300 mile days on the RT, something I never felt like doing on the Sport Glide.
62 yrs here, Just what I needed today for motivation.
I'm 72 and I too figured out a lot of what you are saying to be true. You are correct and I wish I was younger too just so that I would have more years ahead of me to ride but because that isn't a reality I want to optimize my current abilities so that I can ride more now as well as years ahead and enjoy all of life more fully.
Greetings ,keep those pearls of wisdom coming. They are so refreshing in a world that focuses so much on youth😂
68, bought an old Moto Guzzi 1100 after not riding for 40 years and loving it. Starting a 5 year old mustang this year. Take care of yourself and be reasonable and wild.
Thank you for your comments on aging. I couldn’t have agreed more. 😊
You don't stop riding coz you get old, you get old coz you stopped riding, so keep riding 😊
66yr old here. Just purchased new dirt bike and Harley Ultra limited. Gym 5 days a week. Best shape of my life. Grateful for old age, privilege many are denied..
I’am 73 and your video was perfect to me, thanks
You hit a home run on this one, Craig!
As the saying goes, 'it is the miles, not the years.' I WISH I had the body of my younger self, but alas, I do not. I accept the reality, actually I embrace who I am today. Nothing else you can do.
Ned in SC
Craig, Another great video thank you very much I really appreciate the truth.
You & I share many things in common. I was a gym rat for many years. I have discovered that there are only so many revolutions in a bearing life. Your body is very similar. A new bearing takes a while to wear in. Then it runs flawlessly over its time. Then it begins to fade and gets wobbly and worn. You have to be able to recognize when it starts happening to your body and realize that there are only so many revolutions in your old bearings. Staying active is more important than beating up the bearings. So use those last remaining revolutions wisely!
The happiness curve. Picture life shaped like a smile. We're past the low point of career & building life. We're on the upside by caring for ourselves, and our enjoyment of life. Do it if you can- for as long as you can.
75 and still riding a T7... and loving every minute.😊
Thank you for another fine video. Interesting thoughts, and great vision. 71 here, and riding most days, and recognise much of what you say. I couldn't help noticing "accommodation" lacking one 'm' at 2:32, but that's a word many get wrong.
I went into a country hotel once in South Australia, and asked for accommodation, and added "but we don't want to be put into a coma".
"You what"? she asked. There had been a beautifully hand painted sign out the front, all in 'heritage' green, cream and maroon, and it had THREE spelling errors, in one word! "Acomadation" it offered, in fantastic vintage artwork. You'd have to feel for the skilled artist, if anyone got bold enough to tell him...
I should go back there one day, to see if they ever changed it.
Am planning to retire in 2025. I am 64 y/o. Am planning to spend time on my Cam-Am Spyder RTL doing short trips. I am excited about this new journey in life! Ride safe out there. I enjoy your videos also.
As i tell people. My age, my life experiences, my family(2kids,8 grandkids), my achey joints,my tired muscles, my pets(past and present), my wealth,my good health. They are all my "badges of honour".
From a 17 year old born in 1957!
Cheers all, from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Excellent video. I am 75 and just started riding a motorcycle this past spring. I lost my wife 4 years ago to breast cancer. Her last night she told me she wanted me to live “our full life”. I am doing this for her and for me. This fall I was in the emergency room with a herniated disc. The doctors, after two CAT scans determined i either had multiple myeloma cancer or metastatic cancer as lesions are on my spine. After further PET scans, biopsies of the lesions, my bone marrow and other tests the result came back…no cancer anywhere. So why the lesions? The pathologists and other doctors are scratching their heads. My family physician stated it clearly. Some people age in different ways, you are aging losing some bone. He checked with a bone specialist and reported back…”you are not at increased risk of fracture! Just don’t speed on that thing!” I immediately purchased another motorcycle and now have two in storage at the dealership until spring here in the Northeast. Motorcycling allows me to feel my young age and let me fulfill my wife’s message to me. Thanks for you good video. Uplifting and true!
At 61 I got yesterday and it was 9f out so I had my coffee and got on the T700 and took a nice ride. Getting old for me is just another day of not giving a s$&t and doing what I want to.
Never too anything to stop me from riding and living my best life....
There is nothing gained by denying our aging. Hopefully we become "Elders" and not just seniors. If I did not wake up with some aches and pains in the morning I would think I had passed. Thanks for the reminder that we have to keep better care of ourselves yet don't have to give up the things that make us happy. Not yet!
At 68 I have had to learn the limits that age has imposed, however I have found that I can ride, or usually outride my younger riding companions. It’s not because I’m physically more capable, it’s a combination of experience and mindset. I ride an Indian Pursuit…not a small bike for sure, however it’s a really comfy bike and keeps me feeling better on the long rides we usually take. I don’t put myself in situations that I know I am unable to control my bike. Especially the slow speed maneuvering that seems to get most of us. Your advice is both sage and worth listening too. I am. Big believer in not letting the old man in…despite waning physical prowess. Ride safe
Another enjoyable video, thanks.
We love our lifestyle, but we realize that the older we get, the less we care about what others think. Lol. We have been retired for 10 years and enjoy what we do. We know that as we age, we will slow down and still enjoy life to the fullest. As you mentioned, my mind says, "Go, go, go!" but my body says, "Hey, wait a minute... You know I can't do that." Great video and scenery.
Now im solo i really enjoy my
riding and look forward to days
when i can get out, which is most
days. Yes i am a bit less flexable
what he is saying is me also , i
still have an outlook of a 30/ 40
year old , i think! , im 74 now and
ride two bikes , a 1st gen vmax,
and a more sedate BMW 1200rt.
The most i have done in 1 day of
daylight in the uk is 450 miles.
Yes im careful and use experience
to keep out of the way of other
vehicles heading for me. !! Great
video, and subject, be grateful like
me for each day. Stay safe. R.
I am 75 and still riding my Tiger 1200XCa, I agree with your sentiments exactly, I go to the Gym 3 times a week. And ol Orthepedic Surgeon who was 82 and going to the gym said " Gerry don't try and be like the young ones, half your weights and double your reps" thus I Do 6 sets of 12, 3 times a week.and keep taking my subscription of my Legendary GP Doctor all the time. Keep riding luv ya videos.
Yes not everyone gets to be old !! My brother died at 27 of cancer 1987 .I was 18 when that happened but it feels like yesterday .Nothing is guaranteed . Live in the moment that all you really have ! Your in good shape Craig not many could do that motorcycle ride to Alaska and back .no matter there age and by yourself to me that is impressive. 👍
A lot of it is in our genes and how we treated our bodies. I see people my age that have had it, done at 67.....I feel good and go riding all the time,pedal or motor bike.
I totally agree! Accept and adept. Some months ago I attended church what I do on a regular basis. The reverend held a sermon about death and dying. Her message was that knowing you will die sooner or later makes you realise how costly life is and to make the best of it. Our aging body (I am 70) is like an old car. Maintaining it well gives you a better chance to stay healthy and be able to squeeze your lemon.
Thank you for this video. As a 54 year OLD man on the outside (and a “young man” on the inside in his twenties:), getting ready to return to riding, I can relate and appreciate the info you shared in this video. Thank you, and ride safe and content!
I am 62 and ride the hell out of my CBR600RR. As you said, working out has to be part of your routine. Great video.
I'll be 64 in February. My wife and I ride together on our 761lb BMW R18. I have been working out all my life and continue to workout 3 days a week in my home gym. I eat the best I can, supplement with vitamins and minerals, I follow a holistic approach to life.I focus on keeping the stress out, I only drink a glass or 2 of wine per month. I read and research to stay sharp. I drink plenty of water. I practice on a Gibboard to preserve my balance. I don't take chances on the road. I visit my chiropractor twice a month. We just purchased a Human touch massage chair to keep the bodies circulation optimal. I jump on a rebounder to keep my lymphatic system flowing. All of this to stay healthy so I can ride another day. One more thing, I had cancer in my 30s and beat it.I haven't seen a doctor since then.I take care of my own health.I don't take vaccinations, I'm am not on any medication and I mean zero nada.This is why I'm alive and healthy today. I didn't tell you this to brag about what I do.I'm only telling you this because it takes work and dedication.If you're not dedicated to your health and willing to research ways to stay healthy then don't complain why you are not fit enough to ride until you are 100 😂
Well said, Man. It does take work and a healthy frame of mind to keep all the systems going. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@stevejordan9505 Thank you for the well wishes. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas as well.
good message. i have a similar background to you as i was a powerlifter in my 20s, i've trained in several martial arts, and i'm even a former motor cop. i just got back into riding this summer after a decade or maybe more away from motorcycles. i'm also 70 and still train. doing so is the closest thing to a fountain of youth that i'm aware of. i make no guarantees about longevity because there are too many variables that can upset that applecart. but maintaining your health, and respecting some diminishment of physical skills will allow most to continue doing the things they enjoy well past the point where many people throw in the towel and say 'no mas'.
Yup 👌👍 thank you sir 🙏
Great video Craig. Thanks for reminding us about the universal truths and live in ‘reality’. I love the new “squeeze your lemon” logo.
Another awesome video
TIME ACCELERATES EXPONENTIALLY WITH AGE. IT'S A MERCY. UR DOING GREAT WISELY SEEKING INTO THE TRUTH AND KINDLY SHARING AS U GO.
I don't always agree with your views, and that's perfectly fine. I appreciate different viewpoints.
But you hit a bullseye on this video.
Thanks for putting out good content.
At 73, I had a seizure post brain surgery. In my state, that's death sentence for riding, six months at a time. I'm missing my R1250RT, as it patiently waits, tethered to a battery tender.
We are sympatico! I also read where our generation will live longer than ever, but it will only be a blessing to me if I stay fit and healthy, including riding way into my 80s like some of my riding buddies do.
As long as we’re on this topic, what’s working for me is: Faith in God and in our divine purpose - big picture stuff, living true to myself, my wife and I living debt-free and below our means, finding that love is a gift for giving, and In the words of Neil Diamond that I like to think applies to me; “He found the life that he was after/Filled it up with love and laughter/Finally got it right and made it fit. Hell yeah he did!”
Understanding our limits, and operating within them is not weakness. Accepting when we truly get to the point we have to give something up is not weakness. Denying the effects of aging, fighting against it to the point of harm or failure or allowing the effects of aging to stop us before it should is weakness. Developing strategies to manage our aging, developing humility and grace around an honest assessment of ourselves is strength. Arrogance and clinging to fantasy is weakness.
I'm 55 I work for a Railroad on the maintenance side of things. Most of the time I operate a flatbed semi truck on rail pulling gondolas full of new ties and an excavator. I travel the same equipment on the road to whatever location it's needed. I live in northern Utah. My work takes me as far east as Chicago, south to Texas and all the Western states to the coast. 15 yrs ago even 5 years ago. I could do 18 hr drives and 14 hr rides to and from work. I've accepted the fact that I can't do that anymore. It can become stressful doing a hard push to be at work. As I become tired I'm prone to mistakes while traveling. Also to be on my A game first day back to work for an 8 day on duty cycle. I need mental and physical rest. I'm still riding my 14 Vision and pulling my bushtec trailer. Yesterday was cold and damp and I enjoyed my hour ride very much. Today promises snow so ... Not sure if a ride will happen.
Merry Christmas
🧨 Back when I thought 50's was "old", my "old" friend hired a young, strong, muscular gym "trainer", who had my life-long alcoholic-couch-potato, cigarette-smoking friend working his legs with hundreds of pounds. I winced to hear this. _What could possibly go wrong?_ *Simultaneous double hip fractures.* ( Youngins don't understand that thing about weaker and more brittle bones from long term abuse!) Glad you take your physical age into consideration. ;) For me at age 68, yoga must suffice.. and I am VERY grateful for what I can do to keep a reasonable physical condition into the future. And yes.... I swear... I am 27 year old when the throttle on my Tiger1200 is wide open;)
Let's discuss understanding reality. There is reality, and then there is the story we tell ourselves constantly. At seventy-two, there are things I can't do that I did when I was thirty. Here's the thing, however, I don't need to. As we age, we must be willing, to some extent, do some of the things we did when we were much younger. Eat well, exercise regularly, sleep, and compete, if only with our younger self. I have nothing else to prove to anyone, but I'm constantly looking for ways to surprise me. Remember, if we don't wade into the realm of the impossible, we will never know what is still possible. Growing older is a fact of life; feeling and acting old is optional.
I agree, but I would add the key is to tell ourselves good stories and be willing to put in the work.
If you take care of yourself, you can do LOTS of stuff young people think we ancients can't! I'm 86 and I can still kick start my modified Norton, which is almost 900cc. If I ever find I can't start the Norton, I have a BMW and a Guzzi which have electric starters. I ride twice a week and still do about 8-10,00 miles per year...and those are done on our gorgeous NZ South Island backroads. One note for anybody riding longer distances: Ride for 45-50 minutes/hour and get OFF the bike for those other 10-15 minutes...stretch out and drink some water This way, you can ride all day and not be exhausted. Riding good, exhaustion bad!! And remember, the only alternative to growing old just plain sucks...
I'm 58. After watching Dick VanDyke do the Coldplay video( check it out, you will get misty eyed) and it will make you feel young. I just bought a brand new 23 Triumph GT Explorer in blue for $16999 today. You and your channel made the decision easy. I can tell you have worked out for a long time. I'm in the gym 5-6 days a week. I've really enjoyed the channel. I'm originally from Springfield Ma. Graduated from Putnam vocational high in 84 , moving to Myrtle Beach South Carolina in 89. It's still in the 60's -70's now. Great riding weather. Great words of wisdom.
Wow...that sounds like a great deal you got on the new Tiger! Yes, I had seen that Coldplay video and at 99 years young Dick Van Dyke is amazing!
@pcthayer they still have the Rally Explorer for the same price. If I was just a few inches taller, I definitely would have bought it. I'm looking to get the upper crash bars and paniers and top box. Not sure if I want the black or silver. The black would look nicer, but silver is more visible.
@@JohnDavis-ol7qg Tough call. Style over practicality. If there is a price difference, I'd go with the cheapest.
I thot the quote would be " A mans' got to know his limitations "
"age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time" - usually attributed to ltalian cyclist Fausto Coppi (1919-1960).
Staying young the smart way, means staying young for longer. There is no competition, is there? Let a youthful mind, lead a youthful body and keep riding.
It's really this simple- Ride until you can't. Sooner or later our body will break down and die, no matter what we do. Until that time comes, ride on :D
I try to keep it all OUT of my mind!🤣
I’m 77 still ride RE SM 650,241 kg
Craig... the Marcus Aurelius of 🏍
I started gym a few months ago so I could ride a big bike again. Gym bores me....... but the bike doesn't. 😁🤣
@garyoneill8868 Buy a lighter bike.....👍 If you don't like the gym you won't stick with it...🙂
I have a Honda 500 that weighs 150kg and it's quick enough unless you do a lot of motorway / freeway riding. In which case you'd probably be better off taking the car 😄
all said....We have a shelf life...unfortunately...my problem is having someone to ride with
MOMENTO MORI
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At 73... I do gym 4 days a week...for an hour each time... hit the weights a little.... bicycle for 5 miles.... and a mile... on the track... I do not like going... No... but I recognize the benefits... I'm told that after a while you'll like going to the gym... they lied... 😎
Someone actually said that our muscles know nothing of age? Wow, that is delusional. 😂
" youth is wasted on young" :)
Man your in your 60s that's not old come back when your on your 80s that's old
That's what my mom says. "You don't know what old is." Of course she said that at 65 too...
But when we die...We have a choice to spend eternity...with GOD or apart from him! ...When we ask Jesus to forgive us our sins and invite Jesus into our hearts, we can all enjoy eternal life in Heaven. Read John 3:16, ride safe and Have a Blessed Christmas.
Stop talking about being old…. It drives me crazy…
Very well said. Your most poignant video by far.
At 68 I have had to learn the limits that age has imposed, however I have found that I can ride, or usually outride my younger riding companions. It’s not because I’m physically more capable, it’s a combination of experience and mindset. I ride an Indian Pursuit…not a small bike for sure, however it’s a really comfy bike and keeps me feeling better on the long rides we usually take. I don’t put myself in situations that I know I am unable to control my bike. Especially the slow speed maneuvering that seems to get most of us. Your advice is both sage and worth listening too. I am. Big believer in not letting the old man in…despite waning physical prowess. Ride safe