Been riding since 1970. Always rode this way and enjoy it. Nobody will ride with me, but who cares. On my fifth bike and of course it's a Triumph Bonneville...again.
I started riding last year at 39. Midlife crisis? Maybe, but I'm loving it and I'm loving these videos. You reasons to ride are spot on with my reasons. Thank you for the great videos.
@@BugMotoChannelYeah I started at 57 (I've said before) and I got the mid-life comments from friends. I just say - yep and if this is it, then bring it on...I'm loving it.😂
Hello! I am going to get a world map on my wall and put pins in from all the folks who have checked in in the comments. I think that'd be a fun project.
Just watched some of your great videos. I ride a Triumph Thunderbird 1600cc cruiser. I ride it around Devon and Cornwall at my own pace and love it, too. I get everything you say about riding your own ride. I find riding and owning a motorcycle almost a spiritual experience. No-one would know this until they did it themselves. Looking forward to your future videos.
Thank you. I agree it's close to spiritual. I'm not sure I've ever felt a deeper connection to an object - a machine - than I do to my motorcycle (and even my Vespa). I think it has something to do with the fact that we place so much trust in them. We trust them with our lives, and with our happiness. Not too many other things hold that much value. They have a kind of soul.
Best thing I did was get my first motorcycle 2 years ago at the age of 50. I actually have a Bonneville T100 and see myself in your videos. Exactly they type of riding I enjoy and I get to watch you as I await spring here in northeast PA. Keep the great videos coming! Thanks for sharing.
Bug this really resonated with me as I’m sitting down to enjoy a cold glass of iced tea after an evening slow cruise. On my Triumph and in life, the satisfaction is not in reaching the destination but rather how I get there.
Did a long ride yesterday and came home to a Sierra Nevada non-alcoholic IPA that just hit perfectly. I obsessed about it for the last 15 miles of my ride!
“Don’t ride no one else’s ride - ride your own ride.” That is sage advice for life in general right there 👍 👍 From southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅
I like your style of riding. I started riding about 2 years ago at 71 when I got my license. Fast riding not for me. I enjoy my ride just like you do. Good job. Keep it up !
I really enjoy your content, it's so optimistic and simple! I have wanted a bike for 8 years now, (I'm 24) and I'm finally getting one this summer. Your videos show the riding I inspire to do - not getting a supersport to go road racing, but a characterful companion to go explore the world one ride at a time. Cheers mate 👋
Your videos are amazing it’s just what I was looking for ~ please don’t stop. I really been battling with GAD (general anxiety disorder) for many. I am on meds but there is nothing better than taking a ride. The anxiety just floats away. Best regards Mike from South Africa 🇿🇦
Great video man! I started riding only about 1.5 years ago and as an older rider I think this is like me. I enjoy riding slow and fast sometimes but as a riding mate told me once - “don’t ride faster than your guardian angels” really enjoyed this video mate, thanks!
Sweet ride. You're blessed to live where you do - most folks probably have to ride a couple highway hours to get to quiet places. And I suspect you likely speak for the silent majority, who just wanna chill and not have to be Rossi.
Hi Bug, many thanks for this relaxing video. I've been riding motorbikes for 30 years and I'm currently also on a T120. As I get older - I've just turned 60 - my riding style is becoming calmer and more relaxed. That doesn't necessarily mean that I ride slowly, but with increasing experience comes a smooth riding style that doesn't require hectic braking and shifting manoeuvres and still stays within the speed limits. Even though some manufacturers seem to be in an arms race in terms of performance, there are also more and more small capacity bikes coming onto the market that are made for exactly the kind of riding style you describe. In my opinion, nothing can reduce stress levels after a hard day's work more effectively than a relaxed after-work ride on a motorbike. With this in mind, I wish you and all of us a great 2024 motorbike season. 🏍
Yessss this is the content I'm looking for. So much glamorizing of breakneck speeds and whatnot on this site. I just want to see other folks who get riding joy from the cruise, taking in sights, and being on the bike. Appreciate your riding style, keep it going (and ride safe)!
Nice pace to ride taking in the scenery and fresh air here in the uk I ride around the Suffolk & Norfolk coastal roads at a similar pace on my T120 great way to unwind 👍
I totally agree! You ALWAYS have to "Ride your own Ride!" No matter where you are or where you're going. Riding motorcycles is like every other aspect of life! You ALWAYS have "Ride your own Ride" and BE YOURSELF. You ALWAYS have to LOVE & ACCEPT YOURSELF for exactly "WHO" you were BORN to be! Because some things are NOT a "personal choice." Like DNA, gender, birth defects, sexual orientation, bone structure, fingerprints, or the color of your skin, eyes, or hair. Because when people try to "Ride someone else's Ride" they ALWAYS end up crashing and burning (that's a figure of speech)! And when people try to live their own lives the way someone else thinks they should, they ALWAYS end up crashing and burning! And when people refuse to LEARN to LOVE & ACCEPT THEMSELVES for EXACTLY "WHO" they were BORN to be, they ALWAYS end up crashing & burning! Their lives ALWAYS become more of a "living hell" than a "wonderful world!" The whole point of LIFE is to "RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE!" BE the BEST YOU that you can be! Because NOBODY can "Be You" better than YOU!
Try riding at that speed but without the camera. It’s even more satisfying. When you get home it feels like you’ve been on a vacation. Nothing beats a nice bike ride everyday, it’s the best.
Yup. I try to ride every day, either the motorcycle or my Vespa. So 95% of my riding is camera-free. I love making videos but I also love NOT making videos... :)
Great video and totally agree. I’m 52 and I’ve just recently got a Bonnie T120 Black after a lay off of around 16 years to raise a family, I’m not interested anymore in trying to be the fastest power ranger on the road, I much prefer riding the roads here in Scotland and actually seeing the scenery of where I am, of which we have some of the best scenery in the world. Keep doing you and riding your ride and getting home safe, that’s what it’s all about for me nowadays, not doing ridiculous speeds and hanging off getting the knee down, but I suppose experience comes with age! Loving the videos Bug 👍🏻
Agreed ! Sometimes I do ride my Triumph 900 speed twin just burbling around like you are in this video. I love that bike. ! 😎 sometimes I’ll ride to the store just for a package of chocolate chip cookies.
I rode to the gas station this morning for gas. I certainly needed gas, but I didn't need it at all right then... But, I was just in a mood to get out.
This guy's whole vibe here is exactly what I felt when I rode my bike for the first time. It was just peaceful and free. No other feeling like it for me. I can't wait to get out and on the bike for my next ride. Maybe I'll have a buddy to ride with next time.
Started riding last year at 38 and just bought an older Fatboy as my first bike this year. I'm right there with you. I have no interest in riding fast, I wanna cruise and enjoy the ride and surroundings.
I was out last night coming home from a 5+ hour trek to the coast and back... I got on the last stretch of road and ended up riding about. 20 miles with a pack of Harley guys, one of whom was on a Fatboy. It was such a hoot. One of the guys had this chopped up old thing with what looked like a coat rack welded to the rear. I don't know why but I absolutely fell in love with it and haven't stopped thinking about how much I want a bike like that someday... Not as an everyday bike, but something to drag out now and then and just do that sorta thing...
I'm looking at adventure bikes as I'm 6ft5inches tall ... at the bike show I say on a himulayan and thought my god it still suits my height.. I was really surprised.... your videos are very inspiring.. thanks for your time
Thank you! I'm dying to try a Himalayan. Was one of the bikes I was considering when I bought my Bonneville. I'd love to have a second, more ADV-ish motorcycle...
Except for my commute to work, I ride like this most of the time. Sure, there are times when I am taking the curves a little faster, but mostly, I ride to a part of life and not just a passenger. I like to feel, smell, taste, sense, the environment I'm riding in. I'm experiencing it, not witnessing it. Life moves pretty fast, no sense in me speeding up to make it go quicker, Why not slow down and enjoy the scenery.
Three minutes and forty one seconds into the video and I had to stop and come comment. "... dead end. Now it's my dead end." Perfect! Three minutes and forty one seconds into the video and I already know this is the best video I've watched in a very long time. Cheers Bug and thank you.
Nice ride ! You, like many of us have survived and worn dull the thrill of riding like a spirited child. We’ve come to appreciate the essence of riding a motorcycle with the simple goals in mind. Thanks for posting this video, it was a true pleasure to watch and hear ! Keep riding !!
My first bike was a Royal Enfield Classic 500. It taught me to ride slow and enjoy the view. My second bike is a Bonneville T120 (I still have the Classic 500 though) and I quickly learnt that I can't enjoy high speeds. And so be on the Classic 500 or on the T120, I ride my own ride taking my time and enjoying road. I appreciate channels like yours and the work that you do.
You are totally right, you see and enjoy so much more when riding easy way…. myself I live in Sweden and I love to take it easy on the backroads enjoying the scenery on a 2019 Bonneville T100. Just keep them coming those videos 😊👍
Started riding last year at age 40 on a 2018 Bonneville T120. Put 11,276 miles on her for the season. This video is exactly what I needed to see. I’m not a speed demon by any stretch of the imagination, but thank you for reminding me that takin’ it easy has a ton of its own rewards too. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing this sort of content, Bug! 🐛 🏍️. I might watch this every night as I drift off to sleep 😴 😁
You get it, brother. You get it. Great vid. Next best thing to being there. Slow? Naaaa...slow is smooth, smooth is fast. I used to be one of those adrenaline junkies. Like too much caffeine, it eventually wears on your nerves. About fifteen years ago, when I turned 50, Nick Ienatch of CycleWorld, writer and riding instructor, wrote an article called The Pace. It changed my life. Worth a google.
I love your commentary - you're like the Bob Ross of motorcycling! I also find myself strongly relating to your thoughts - I always ride to experience the cruise, build memories and enjoy the character of the bike. Nice videos - keep 'em coming... (PS - O.M.G. 😮 I mention Bob Ross and then few seconds later you do too! )
I love snatching a ride out this time of year. We’ve had an extremely wet winter which even for the uk has got tedious. Just starting to get the odd decent day. Still can’t wait for summer. Great video.
Highway 12 between Torrey and Red Canyon in rural Utah is one of the best rides you'll ever find. From the Torrey end it winds over Boulder Mountain. Passing through Boulder you'll start to find sandstone canyons with a few stretches of open highways. People come here from everywhere you can imagine.
I ride slow and leisurely. I find it more relaxing and enjoyable. Sometimes tho I like to carve some mountain rides a bit quicker but the older I get the more I ride slower
Love this. I love my chill rides. They do help me see more and appreciate more. Also love the different color grading on this channel compared to your other one. Effective!
Greetings from Germany. This is the content I always wanted and never found! I started riding 4 years ago in my mid 30s. It is so hard to find riders who actually ride "slow/chill". We got the Autobahn where you can legally ride 250kmh and more and I was hoping that this helps riders to chill on country roads but it is the opposite! So many riders overtake me when I am already doing the legal limit (100kmh(62mph)) what is plenty IMHO. Thank you for showing that there are riders "like me" that take it slower. ❤
Thanks! Yeah, I think if I had the autobahn here, I'd go, once in awhile, and get the speed out of my system so I could then better relax on the country roads. That sounds amazing actually!
I totally agree.. For the past 2 years I've been riding crf 300L, and traveled 16000+ km never reaching more than 85kmh.. And exactly that, enjoying riding
Scooters are the best. They're underrated and perfect for folks who, for whatever reason, can't or don't want to handle a larger motorcycle. I love my Vespa just as much as my Bonneville. Maybe more.
I think, for me, it's that i don't have much interest in riding highways or ripping up the roads at high speeds (basically the topic of your video here). And the speeds that i'm getting in my 177cc Stella 2T are in the 60-70mph range. I could, and probably will eventually, get something in the scrambler class so that i can explore the dirt roads like i do in my 50cc, or maybe an older Honda CB made into a cafe racer so that i can look cool at the coffee shop or whatever, but that's a fully different experience that I'll have to weigh my interest in when that time comes. For now, slow is fun.
Must say that speeding the ride isn’t just a US thing. Pretty much the same here in Québec. I do paved and unpaved roads. And i do prefer riding alone for the same reason : doing it my way. Started riding at 50. No midlife crisis. Just looking for a hobby of my own. Wife is now my co-pilot! 😃 I just discovered you. Really great. Thanks.
Had to tell you that I watch because i love your vibe and i can be out on the bike with you whilst I hone my own skills to get out there more. New rider here 😊 this 60 year old girl finally doing what she wants to do 😂 Thanks for your fabulous content, I travel along with you xx😊
similar age and mindset as you...nice, mellow video, thank you. So many riding videos about hammering on the brakes before the turn, hitting the apex and full throttle exits...hell, I almost never even need to brake before my turns, just ride a little over the speed limit and all is good.
Same. Stuff like trail braking and accelerating out of turns is baked into my brain from days of old. So it's there if/when I need it. But 99% of the time I don't...
For what it’s worth, I happen to enjoy your video content immensely because the commonality in riding styles and attitude is amazing! If I want to watch bikers laying it all on the line, going all out, and pushing the envelope, then I’ll watch The Isle Of Man TT Races, MotoGP or MotoAmerica, but that doesn’t mean I wish to be a participant! Give me great weather, great roads with scenic views and my Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT and I am a very happy man. Slow down and enjoy G_D’s creation is how I see it. Thanks for another great video and I can’t wait for your next installment! 👍
@@BugMotoChannel I have to honestly say that it is starting to become an addiction! Another words, when I’m on it, I feel so good I can’t stand it!!! Thanks, and have an awesome day, and keep the videos coming, great vibes. 👍
This was a great video. I ride alone anymore as only friends I have are sport riders. I swear it steals my confidence away as well as enjoyment. Just cruise and enjoy for me
I’ve been mulling over the Speed Twin 1200 and the T120 for six months. My first bike is a Street Twin 900. I like cruising along and I also like to ride fast. Not insanely sport bike fast, but that feeling of leaning through the curve. There’s a sweet spot for me, the Goldilocks ride. I think the T120 gets me there without the cramped riding position of the Speed Twin, and it’s beautiful. And the biggest reason to not go fast all the time especially through twisties is that you just end up behind a slower vehicle in a no passing zone anyway. Chill. Open it up when you can. A good ride has chapters. Very nice edit by the way.
great videos and wisdom!! I'm 57 and I think this wisdom come with age. I guess young people want to live fast and older people (rider) want to slow down!!! You got a new subs from Israel!!
Here exactly for such content, doing licence ATM, looking for T120 and planning rides already. Love your videos man, keep them coming. Your channel along with Classic Rides are the best riding channels I could find so far :)
I totally vibe to this mood. I'm a new rider and just recently got my first bike. I'm just working on getting to the zen point of riding. Until then, I'll enjoy your videos. I do appreciate them. Thank you!
Man, I love your approach to riding, spoken words and cinematography. Whenever I am back to Portland, I will bring my gear and would love to go for a ride. Daniel (from Balingen, Germany)
I used to ride race bikes and I liked getting stuck behind a trailer or slow driver so I could site see. Going fast is fun but I like to see the views.
My wife and I ride Himalayan's now! We trailor the bikes to an area we want to explore and just ride our rides. I'm 68 and she is 60. Thanks for your content!
Started riding at 51 with a Royal Enfield 350. 3 years later, part of me wants to upgrade to a T120, but I’d probably still just meander around at the same speeds I am now and not use the extra Horses. I ride to decompress and relax, not get an adrenaline rush or barely avoid hospitalization
Just discovered your channel and I love it fam. Thanks for all the great footage through the pacnw and the sound advice to us younger folks. It’s refreshing to hear you give peace of mind, especially to those of us living life going 100mph in your daily grind.
Hi pro love you peaceful mind ,the soft spoken voice , calming , listen to you before every ride should take the fear out of riding.you should do voice-over and the ride and camera editing is excellent as well . greetings JoJo😊 San Diego
I am so happy i found your channel , its the exact content i want to see , relaxed SAFE riding . If this behaviour is encouraged and seen by more people ( instead of street squids going 120 through traffic ) maybe less of us becomes statistics and thats a good thing
8600 km far from you, in completely different life I have the same reasons to ride like you :) Thank you very much for sharing your rides and thoughts.
Ride as slow as you want!!!! Unfortunately I’ve had to ride over two large dogs and a small dear. But I have never had to lay any of my bikes down. So reasonable speeds and good control keeps me healthy so far as long as the traffic is trying to run you off the road!!!
Nice cruisie vibes. I started riding when there was no colour tv almost. Blessing to you man from an old Kiwi. I just bought my dream bike and it really does make you feel like riding slower. Honda CB1100EX It takes me back to the 70's and 80's
Great message! Having grown up in the US and then moved to Germany, it seems to me Americans are a lot less obsessed with speed than in many places. When I'm back I'm always amazed at how relaxing it can be to drive in the States, even if you do have to keep your eyes open.
..that is the best way to handles curves amd twisties..SLOW DOWN..
The Bob Ross school of motorcycling. I love it! :)
Been riding since 1970. Always rode this way and enjoy it. Nobody will ride with me, but who cares. On my fifth bike and of course it's a Triumph Bonneville...again.
I just got one myself, my first bike and man does it feel good. Planted, stable, and just pure comfort.
I started riding last year at 39. Midlife crisis? Maybe, but I'm loving it and I'm loving these videos. You reasons to ride are spot on with my reasons. Thank you for the great videos.
Thank you!
I'd say that if you started riding, then there's no crisis!
@@BugMotoChannelYeah I started at 57 (I've said before) and I got the mid-life comments from friends. I just say - yep and if this is it, then bring it on...I'm loving it.😂
I started riding two years ago at 58, I ride slow and I love it!
I am 57 and got my license I was 55 and loving all this new style style, my moto is GS 1250 Adv 2023
Got my license at 46
Nothing to prove,ride your ride brother greetings from south africa.
Hello!
I am going to get a world map on my wall and put pins in from all the folks who have checked in in the comments. I think that'd be a fun project.
@@BugMotoChannel good idea🤣
Just watched some of your great videos. I ride a Triumph Thunderbird 1600cc cruiser. I ride it around Devon and Cornwall at my own pace and love it, too. I get everything you say about riding your own ride. I find riding and owning a motorcycle almost a spiritual experience. No-one would know this until they did it themselves. Looking forward to your future videos.
Thank you.
I agree it's close to spiritual. I'm not sure I've ever felt a deeper connection to an object - a machine - than I do to my motorcycle (and even my Vespa). I think it has something to do with the fact that we place so much trust in them. We trust them with our lives, and with our happiness. Not too many other things hold that much value. They have a kind of soul.
Best thing I did was get my first motorcycle 2 years ago at the age of 50. I actually have a Bonneville T100 and see myself in your videos. Exactly they type of riding I enjoy and I get to watch you as I await spring here in northeast PA. Keep the great videos coming! Thanks for sharing.
Bug this really resonated with me as I’m sitting down to enjoy a cold glass of iced tea after an evening slow cruise. On my Triumph and in life, the satisfaction is not in reaching the destination but rather how I get there.
Did a long ride yesterday and came home to a Sierra Nevada non-alcoholic IPA that just hit perfectly. I obsessed about it for the last 15 miles of my ride!
“Don’t ride no one else’s ride - ride your own ride.” That is sage advice for life in general right there 👍 👍
From southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅
I like your style of riding. I started riding about 2 years ago at 71 when I got my license. Fast riding not for me. I enjoy my ride just like you do. Good job. Keep it up !
I really like your videos. They are so calm. Really loved the last video where you discussed riding in the rain. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoy your content, it's so optimistic and simple! I have wanted a bike for 8 years now, (I'm 24) and I'm finally getting one this summer. Your videos show the riding I inspire to do - not getting a supersport to go road racing, but a characterful companion to go explore the world one ride at a time. Cheers mate 👋
Your videos are amazing it’s just what I was looking for ~ please don’t stop. I really been battling with GAD (general anxiety disorder) for many. I am on meds but there is nothing better than taking a ride. The anxiety just floats away. Best regards Mike from South Africa 🇿🇦
Great video man! I started riding only about 1.5 years ago and as an older rider I think this is like me. I enjoy riding slow and fast sometimes but as a riding mate told me once - “don’t ride faster than your guardian angels” really enjoyed this video mate, thanks!
I like your video style. Keep up the good content. Ride safe!
Globally, there is still no prize for the worlds best motorcycle accident, so you may as well get the benefit of seeing the scenery!
I dunno. There’s some belters on TH-cam I’d hand awards out for 😂
Sweet ride. You're blessed to live where you do - most folks probably have to ride a couple highway hours to get to quiet places. And I suspect you likely speak for the silent majority, who just wanna chill and not have to be Rossi.
Hi Bug, many thanks for this relaxing video. I've been riding motorbikes for 30 years and I'm currently also on a T120. As I get older - I've just turned 60 - my riding style is becoming calmer and more relaxed. That doesn't necessarily mean that I ride slowly, but with increasing experience comes a smooth riding style that doesn't require hectic braking and shifting manoeuvres and still stays within the speed limits.
Even though some manufacturers seem to be in an arms race in terms of performance, there are also more and more small capacity bikes coming onto the market that are made for exactly the kind of riding style you describe.
In my opinion, nothing can reduce stress levels after a hard day's work more effectively than a relaxed after-work ride on a motorbike.
With this in mind, I wish you and all of us a great 2024 motorbike season. 🏍
Same to you!
Yessss this is the content I'm looking for. So much glamorizing of breakneck speeds and whatnot on this site. I just want to see other folks who get riding joy from the cruise, taking in sights, and being on the bike. Appreciate your riding style, keep it going (and ride safe)!
Nice pace to ride taking in the scenery and fresh air here in the uk I ride around the Suffolk & Norfolk coastal roads at a similar pace on my T120 great way to unwind 👍
I totally agree! You ALWAYS have to "Ride your own Ride!" No matter where you are or where you're going.
Riding motorcycles is like every other aspect of life! You ALWAYS have "Ride your own Ride" and BE YOURSELF. You ALWAYS have to LOVE & ACCEPT YOURSELF for exactly "WHO" you were BORN to be! Because some things are NOT a "personal choice." Like DNA, gender, birth defects, sexual orientation, bone structure, fingerprints, or the color of your skin, eyes, or hair.
Because when people try to "Ride someone else's Ride" they ALWAYS end up crashing and burning (that's a figure of speech)!
And when people try to live their own lives the way someone else thinks they should, they ALWAYS end up crashing and burning!
And when people refuse to LEARN to LOVE & ACCEPT THEMSELVES for EXACTLY "WHO" they were BORN to be, they ALWAYS end up crashing & burning!
Their lives ALWAYS become more of a "living hell" than a "wonderful world!"
The whole point of LIFE is to "RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE!"
BE the BEST YOU that you can be!
Because NOBODY can "Be You" better than YOU!
This is a PERFECT summary of the video, and what I was trying to say. Thank you!
Try riding at that speed but without the camera.
It’s even more satisfying.
When you get home it feels like you’ve been on a vacation.
Nothing beats a nice bike ride everyday, it’s the best.
Yup. I try to ride every day, either the motorcycle or my Vespa. So 95% of my riding is camera-free. I love making videos but I also love NOT making videos... :)
@@BugMotoChannel : many happy safe riding years you to !
An elegant, pleasant film. Very enjoyable. Thanks.
Many thanks!
I came here because of the title! First sentence wasn't necessary. Great video!
Agreed 100%
Great video and totally agree. I’m 52 and I’ve just recently got a Bonnie T120 Black after a lay off of around 16 years to raise a family, I’m not interested anymore in trying to be the fastest power ranger on the road, I much prefer riding the roads here in Scotland and actually seeing the scenery of where I am, of which we have some of the best scenery in the world. Keep doing you and riding your ride and getting home safe, that’s what it’s all about for me nowadays, not doing ridiculous speeds and hanging off getting the knee down, but I suppose experience comes with age! Loving the videos Bug 👍🏻
Thank you!
Please continue to be you. And we'll reap the rewards. Thank you!
What an awesome thing to say. Thank you!
Agreed ! Sometimes I do ride my Triumph 900 speed twin just burbling around like you are in this video. I love that bike. ! 😎 sometimes I’ll ride to the store just for a package of chocolate chip cookies.
I rode to the gas station this morning for gas. I certainly needed gas, but I didn't need it at all right then... But, I was just in a mood to get out.
One of my fav places to ride slow. 😊
Like your way Bug 👍
This was amazingly relaxing. I am here for this.
I'm glad you found it relaxing!
This guy's whole vibe here is exactly what I felt when I rode my bike for the first time. It was just peaceful and free. No other feeling like it for me. I can't wait to get out and on the bike for my next ride. Maybe I'll have a buddy to ride with next time.
Yes, take your time, enjoy your life 😊
This was great! Local older Portland rider and I love your vids!
Hey fellow Portlander. Thanks!
Lovely colour grading man
Started riding last year at 38 and just bought an older Fatboy as my first bike this year. I'm right there with you. I have no interest in riding fast, I wanna cruise and enjoy the ride and surroundings.
I was out last night coming home from a 5+ hour trek to the coast and back... I got on the last stretch of road and ended up riding about. 20 miles with a pack of Harley guys, one of whom was on a Fatboy. It was such a hoot. One of the guys had this chopped up old thing with what looked like a coat rack welded to the rear. I don't know why but I absolutely fell in love with it and haven't stopped thinking about how much I want a bike like that someday... Not as an everyday bike, but something to drag out now and then and just do that sorta thing...
I'm looking at adventure bikes as I'm 6ft5inches tall ... at the bike show I say on a himulayan and thought my god it still suits my height.. I was really surprised.... your videos are very inspiring.. thanks for your time
Thank you! I'm dying to try a Himalayan. Was one of the bikes I was considering when I bought my Bonneville. I'd love to have a second, more ADV-ish motorcycle...
Except for my commute to work, I ride like this most of the time. Sure, there are times when I am taking the curves a little faster, but mostly, I ride to a part of life and not just a passenger. I like to feel, smell, taste, sense, the environment I'm riding in. I'm experiencing it, not witnessing it.
Life moves pretty fast, no sense in me speeding up to make it go quicker, Why not slow down and enjoy the scenery.
Well said!
Hey, you made the trek out to Hagg Lake! That entire ride is nice.
Yeah it’s a beautiful place. Can’t wait to get back.
Amen to all the above.
Three minutes and forty one seconds into the video and I had to stop and come comment. "... dead end. Now it's my dead end." Perfect! Three minutes and forty one seconds into the video and I already know this is the best video I've watched in a very long time. Cheers Bug and thank you.
Wow, thank you for saying that... I almost cut that dead end part because I wasn't sure it made any sense, but I think it makes perfect sense...
@@BugMotoChannel You're welcome 🙂
Nice ride ! You, like many of us have survived and worn dull the thrill of riding like a spirited child. We’ve come to appreciate the essence of riding a motorcycle with the simple goals in mind. Thanks for posting this video, it was a true pleasure to watch and hear ! Keep riding !!
Such a true statement, and I always do just that, I don't have to "keep" up... I ride my own.
My first bike was a Royal Enfield Classic 500. It taught me to ride slow and enjoy the view. My second bike is a Bonneville T120 (I still have the Classic 500 though) and I quickly learnt that I can't enjoy high speeds. And so be on the Classic 500 or on the T120, I ride my own ride taking my time and enjoying road. I appreciate channels like yours and the work that you do.
You are totally right, you see and enjoy so much more when riding easy way…. myself I live in Sweden and I love to take it easy on the backroads enjoying the scenery on a 2019 Bonneville T100.
Just keep them coming those videos 😊👍
I visited your beautiful country a few years back. I would LOVE to ride there someday. What an amazing place.
Started riding last year at age 40 on a 2018 Bonneville T120. Put 11,276 miles on her for the season. This video is exactly what I needed to see. I’m not a speed demon by any stretch of the imagination, but thank you for reminding me that takin’ it easy has a ton of its own rewards too. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing this sort of content, Bug! 🐛 🏍️. I might watch this every night as I drift off to sleep 😴 😁
Aw, thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
11,276 miles is a nice number for one season! I think I need to get out more...
@@BugMotoChannel haha thanks! Especially since I live in Wisconsin! 🥶
loved this
You get it, brother. You get it. Great vid. Next best thing to being there. Slow? Naaaa...slow is smooth, smooth is fast. I used to be one of those adrenaline junkies. Like too much caffeine, it eventually wears on your nerves. About fifteen years ago, when I turned 50, Nick Ienatch of CycleWorld, writer and riding instructor, wrote an article called The Pace. It changed my life. Worth a google.
Thanks!!
OMG - you’ve become Scooter in the Sticks love child! 😂
I'll take that!
Yup - this is the way to do it. Although, I disagree on one thing, drives in a top down roadster in this sort of setting are also very satisfying.
Truth.
I owned a Miata once. That thing was an experience. I'd love to own one again someday...
I love your commentary - you're like the Bob Ross of motorcycling! I also find myself strongly relating to your thoughts - I always ride to experience the cruise, build memories and enjoy the character of the bike. Nice videos - keep 'em coming... (PS - O.M.G. 😮 I mention Bob Ross and then few seconds later you do too! )
I love snatching a ride out this time of year. We’ve had an extremely wet winter which even for the uk has got tedious. Just starting to get the odd decent day. Still can’t wait for summer. Great video.
Yeah they feel a bit more special when they're few and far between at this time of year...
Ride your own ride. Absolutely. 👍
Highway 12 between Torrey and Red Canyon in rural Utah is one of the best rides you'll ever find.
From the Torrey end it winds over Boulder Mountain. Passing through Boulder you'll start to find sandstone canyons with a few stretches of open highways.
People come here from everywhere you can imagine.
💯 agree with this, great video 👍
I agree and thats one of the reasons I sold my Triumph Speed Triple, I lost interest in riding fast now as I'm getting older (and wiser)
I ride slow and leisurely. I find it more relaxing and enjoyable. Sometimes tho I like to carve some mountain rides a bit quicker but the older I get the more I ride slower
Love this. I love my chill rides. They do help me see more and appreciate more. Also love the different color grading on this channel compared to your other one. Effective!
great attitude to riding :)
Greetings from Germany. This is the content I always wanted and never found! I started riding 4 years ago in my mid 30s. It is so hard to find riders who actually ride "slow/chill". We got the Autobahn where you can legally ride 250kmh and more and I was hoping that this helps riders to chill on country roads but it is the opposite! So many riders overtake me when I am already doing the legal limit (100kmh(62mph)) what is plenty IMHO. Thank you for showing that there are riders "like me" that take it slower. ❤
Thanks!
Yeah, I think if I had the autobahn here, I'd go, once in awhile, and get the speed out of my system so I could then better relax on the country roads. That sounds amazing actually!
I totally agree.. For the past 2 years I've been riding crf 300L, and traveled 16000+ km never reaching more than 85kmh.. And exactly that, enjoying riding
Just love the way you the easy way you put the point across. I agree with everything you said but could never put it into words the way you do.
I have 50cc, 150cc, and 177cc scooters...They're not fast, but they're more than enough to enjoy the hilly roads that I ride.
Scooters are the best. They're underrated and perfect for folks who, for whatever reason, can't or don't want to handle a larger motorcycle. I love my Vespa just as much as my Bonneville. Maybe more.
I think, for me, it's that i don't have much interest in riding highways or ripping up the roads at high speeds (basically the topic of your video here). And the speeds that i'm getting in my 177cc Stella 2T are in the 60-70mph range. I could, and probably will eventually, get something in the scrambler class so that i can explore the dirt roads like i do in my 50cc, or maybe an older Honda CB made into a cafe racer so that i can look cool at the coffee shop or whatever, but that's a fully different experience that I'll have to weigh my interest in when that time comes. For now, slow is fun.
Must say that speeding the ride isn’t just a US thing. Pretty much the same here in Québec.
I do paved and unpaved roads. And i do prefer riding alone for the same reason : doing it my way.
Started riding at 50. No midlife crisis. Just looking for a hobby of my own. Wife is now my co-pilot! 😃
I just discovered you. Really great. Thanks.
You made my day, and yes your a 100% right you are Bob Ross, of motorcycle content. Thank you. ✌
Thanks! I just need to grow out my hair!
Had to tell you that I watch because i love your vibe and i can be out on the bike with you whilst I hone my own skills to get out there more. New rider here 😊 this 60 year old girl finally doing what she wants to do 😂
Thanks for your fabulous content, I travel along with you xx😊
similar age and mindset as you...nice, mellow video, thank you. So many riding videos about hammering on the brakes before the turn, hitting the apex and full throttle exits...hell, I almost never even need to brake before my turns, just ride a little over the speed limit and all is good.
Same. Stuff like trail braking and accelerating out of turns is baked into my brain from days of old. So it's there if/when I need it. But 99% of the time I don't...
Spot on end of 👌💯💯💯👍👍👍
For what it’s worth, I happen to enjoy your video content immensely because the commonality in riding styles and attitude is amazing! If I want to watch bikers laying it all on the line, going all out, and pushing the envelope, then I’ll watch The Isle Of Man TT Races, MotoGP or MotoAmerica, but that doesn’t mean I wish to be a participant! Give me great weather, great roads with scenic views and my Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT and I am a very happy man. Slow down and enjoy G_D’s creation is how I see it. Thanks for another great video and I can’t wait for your next installment! 👍
Thanks so much!
I just googled it and that Honda looks like one heck of a bike. Do you love it?
@@BugMotoChannel I have to honestly say that it is starting to become an addiction! Another words, when I’m on it, I feel so good I can’t stand it!!! Thanks, and have an awesome day, and keep the videos coming, great vibes. 👍
This was a great video. I ride alone anymore as only friends I have are sport riders. I swear it steals my confidence away as well as enjoyment. Just cruise and enjoy for me
At 68+ almost stopped riding. I didn't stop
Still enjoy the tide
Nice calm and relaxing videos. Keep riding .
Such a beautiful part of our country, thank you for sharing. And I am one of your 16 views! This is just what I needed today 💙
Beautiful environment to have available to ride in. Love your videos.
Sometimes drop in a knee is pretty awesome
I’ve been mulling over the Speed Twin 1200 and the T120 for six months. My first bike is a Street Twin 900. I like cruising along and I also like to ride fast. Not insanely sport bike fast, but that feeling of leaning through the curve. There’s a sweet spot for me, the Goldilocks ride. I think the T120 gets me there without the cramped riding position of the Speed Twin, and it’s beautiful. And the biggest reason to not go fast all the time especially through twisties is that you just end up behind a slower vehicle in a no passing zone anyway. Chill. Open it up when you can. A good ride has chapters.
Very nice edit by the way.
Love the video. Thanks
Thank you too!
Mate! You tick the boxes for me. Totally agree with everything you say. I'm 58. Been riding for about 2 years. Never been happier. 😂
Yep...that's the way to do it.
great videos and wisdom!!
I'm 57 and I think this wisdom come with age.
I guess young people want to live fast and older people (rider) want to slow down!!!
You got a new subs from Israel!!
Here exactly for such content, doing licence ATM, looking for T120 and planning rides already. Love your videos man, keep them coming. Your channel along with Classic Rides are the best riding channels I could find so far :)
Thank you for the inspiration and the ride!
I totally vibe to this mood. I'm a new rider and just recently got my first bike. I'm just working on getting to the zen point of riding. Until then, I'll enjoy your videos. I do appreciate them. Thank you!
Man, I love your approach to riding, spoken words and cinematography. Whenever I am back to Portland, I will bring my gear and would love to go for a ride. Daniel (from Balingen, Germany)
I used to ride race bikes and I liked getting stuck behind a trailer or slow driver so I could site see. Going fast is fun but I like to see the views.
My wife and I ride Himalayan's now! We trailor the bikes to an area we want to explore and just ride our rides. I'm 68 and she is 60. Thanks for your content!
I love it out there. Such a beautiful ride.
It sure is. I ended up going around the lake twice. Maybe 2 1/2 times. I'm not sure. I really didn't want to leave!
Started riding at 51 with a Royal Enfield 350. 3 years later, part of me wants to upgrade to a T120, but I’d probably still just meander around at the same speeds I am now and not use the extra Horses. I ride to decompress and relax, not get an adrenaline rush or barely avoid hospitalization
Great ride. You ride your T120 like I like riding mine.
Just discovered your channel and I love it fam. Thanks for all the great footage through the pacnw and the sound advice to us younger folks. It’s refreshing to hear you give peace of mind, especially to those of us living life going 100mph in your daily grind.
Hi pro love you peaceful mind ,the soft spoken voice , calming , listen to you before every ride should take the fear out of riding.you should do voice-over and the ride and camera editing is excellent as well . greetings JoJo😊 San Diego
I am so happy i found your channel , its the exact content i want to see , relaxed SAFE riding . If this behaviour is encouraged and seen by more people ( instead of street squids going 120 through traffic ) maybe less of us becomes statistics and thats a good thing
8600 km far from you, in completely different life I have the same reasons to ride like you :) Thank you very much for sharing your rides and thoughts.
I dropped into your channel to see where you're from, and I really dig your guitar playing.
Ride as slow as you want!!!! Unfortunately I’ve had to ride over two large dogs and a small dear. But I have never had to lay any of my bikes down. So reasonable speeds and good control keeps me healthy so far as long as the traffic is trying to run you off the road!!!
Estava a ver o vídeo....depois peguei na minha mota e fui dar uma volta, tranquilo, saúde.
Nice cruisie vibes. I started riding when there was no colour tv almost. Blessing to you man from an old Kiwi. I just bought my dream bike and it really does make you feel like riding slower. Honda CB1100EX It takes me back to the 70's and 80's
I agree with everything you're saying! Thanks for sharing.
Great message! Having grown up in the US and then moved to Germany, it seems to me Americans are a lot less obsessed with speed than in many places. When I'm back I'm always amazed at how relaxing it can be to drive in the States, even if you do have to keep your eyes open.
Man I love your style. I like to go slow myself too but sometimes I get pressured by the traffic to go faster than I like sometimes.
When I started riding they were still selling lead gas. 71 now still loving it