How old is too old to ride motorbikes?︱Cross Training Adventure
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- crosstrainingenduro.com tractionerag.com Sorry guys, you won't see a single dirt road in this video. If you are addicted to dirt, here is a photo to satisfy your addiction. But I suggest you watch the video anyway. This is my dad. At 86 years old, he has been riding road bikes for over sixty years. He has as soft spot for Honda Goldwings, those incredibly heavy armchairs on two wheels. My brother and I regularly make fun of it. But the fact he is still riding is inspiring. It's great to see pro riders doing their tricks. But I have always preferred to celebrate the everyday heroes in the world of motorbikes. Especially guys who keep riding into old age. Over on the enduro channel, we regularly talk about Paul Rodden. He is 80 years old and still dirt riding. A retirement home? Bugger that. He just bought a brand new dirt bike and a new van so he can ride all over north America. In Canada, I met Greg. At 72 years old, he decided it was a good time to learn how to ride a dirt bike. These guys are my role models. I recently realised my dad is the same. At 86, he is still wrestling this big pig around the roads, despite an artificial hip. He's not coping as well as he used to. He dropped my brother's Suzuki V-strom at an intersection recently because he was slightly off balance. And he actually dropped the Goldwing on this ride when trying to park it. We are trying to convince him to get a lighter bike as he isn't as strong as he used to be. His response? The usual bull headed attitude of the typical motorbike rider. "I'm fine! It was the bike's fault." Or "Gravity was unusually strong that day..." And then I realised the attitude runs in the family. When I shattered my lower leg well meaning friends said maybe it's time to stop riding. Ditto when I broke four bones in my foot a few years later. And of course, also after my recent spine fracture. Should we keep riding into old age? How old is too old? There will be no right answer for everyone. Some will opt for safety and quit riding, and there's nothing wrong with that. Others will not only keep riding, but take crazy risks. If you accept the potential consequences, and aren't putting others in danger, there's nothing wrong with that. Me? I remember the words of that famous gonzo journalist, Hunter S Thompson, who inspired many to not fade away into retirement. “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” What about you guys? Planning on riding into your 80s? Your 90s? Or will you give it away and take up bingo instead?
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I am still riding at 72 years, no plans to quit. Riding is my therapy.
Two of my riding friends are 82 years and still riding. Age is not a barrier.
Great to hear, John. Are you friends still riding offroad?
@@crosstrainingadventure Content with touring for now.
@@johnfrye8452 For now 🙂
Am I still breathing?
Well then, I'm still riding.
Your dad's a legend and your contribution to motorcycling is priceless.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers Simon!
I was 74 when I started, now I'm 23!!!!!
And plenty more years to come I'm sure, Paul 👍 Adventure or road nowadays?
I love your dad. If someone in my family was in his situation, I'd rather hear that he ended his life on his motorcycle instead of 3 years later watching TV
I think you are right, Cedric. Although we have to get him on a lighter bike. At this rate he'll probably do his hip and entire leg next time he drops it and have to stop riding completely.
@@crosstrainingadventure or get him on a 3wheeler. Like a sidecar, a Spider (Can-am) or a touring bike with 2 wheel at the rear. Harley make one and there is some that convert regular motorcycle (often Goldwing). And if he want to stay on two wheel, a big scooters could be nice for him.
Amen. Not dying in an arm chair.
I did ride Activa Honda 125 automatic scooter till this year March and other scooters and cars earlier but the desire to ride a motorcycle with gears in foot has always been my wish. I do hold Indian car and motorcycle license but didn’t have a motorcycle license in Australia, although I drive a manual 4WD here since decades. So, now I did a 2 days learner course and then passed a License Assessment by overseas conversion and got full manual motorcycle license.
However, at 65+, I plan to buy a 350cc Honda in India for my visits.
CB350 Honda has caught my fancy over all other smaller or larger cc bikes
This is definitely inspirational! I got my first motorcycle at 67, and my second one at 72. I ride pavement and logging roads, and love it more every day. I’m now considering my third bike, as I might want to start doing multi-day trips. I love the idea of riding into my late 80’s!
Wow. Good job young man.
Five of us meeting for a fire road ride tomorrow. Oldest is 87, youngest is 65. Just keep going as long as it is fun and you are healthy enough to do it.
It'll keep your mind sharp, core stronger, and a reason to live. As long as I can hold it up, I'll ride even after I can't get it up
Hear hear...
I ive just bought my first bike at 59 and I can still ride skateboard great feed again. Love your father and your family you all look out for one another. Stay safe.
Love your work Brett that’s awesome
That's great news, Brett! What did you buy?
I'm 62 and started riding at 54. I thought when I first started that this is the age you'd naturally stop riding. I no longer think that. Besides your video, I know I have many years, hopefully few decades, of riding to go. I met a fellow rider a few weeks ago on his brand new Husky 501 and he was 79, but you'd really never know it by his speech or movement.
I had to recalibrate too, after seeing so many guys still riding in their 70s with minimal problems... and eighties if they don't develop health problems.
I'm 65 and afraid of being unable to ride due to age. Thanks for sharing these 80-year-olds!
Same here, Quentin. Although I'm a few years behind you. But I'm doing all I can to increase my chances of riding for another 20 years at least. Keep the weight down. Eat right. Exercise. Good protective gear. And be inspired by those older riders!
Wow ! What an inspiring video. Love the quotes in this and so good to hear of all the the other over 70's still riding. I'm a 'return rider" at 71 and appreciate what you say regarding the weight of the Goldwing for your Dad. One of the reasons I settled on a CB500X was so that I could lift it after a drop (once so far). And here I was thinking I only had a few years left to ride. Your Dad at 86, Inspirational.
Great to see you back in the sport, Jeff! We regularly hold these guys up as our role models, here are a few others. ua-cam.com/video/4V7YgtioUhA/v-deo.html
Been riding since I was 12 on and off road, in my late 30s I was riding off-road with guys in there 20s who would call me grandpa, now at 58 years old have 3 bikes in the garage will never stop riding it clears my head and oh yeah all those guys in theirs 20s have all stopped riding now, I love that saying, you don’t stop riding because you get old, you get old when you stopped riding.
Amen to that, Jack!
This video warms my heart. And whenever you quote one of my favorite authors, it reminds me why I enjoy your channels so much! Cheers Barry! And Cheers and best wishes to your Pop!!
Hunter has a lot of great quotes, Rick. I was thinking of even doing entire vids based on some of his sayings.
@@crosstrainingadventure i’m looking forward to that video!
@@crosstrainingadventure I’m in on that too. Looking forward to seeing it also.
I'M 73 AND STILL RIDING: I've been riding for 55 years, Started on paddock bashers as a kid and got my licence as a Post Office messenger boy in the UK. My worst injury on a motorcycle has been a split lip, (another story). My inspiration was meeting a guy in the UK who was still riding at 85, using a Honda 250 with his wife as pillion aged 83; doing a tour of Scotland.
Congrats Robert, anyone still riding after 70 goes into our hall of fame. After 80 you automatically get god status. 👍😎😂 Mostly road riding or some adventure too? I guess in the UK there's only the green lanes for off road riding?
Awesome video, at 63 I still love riding, started when I was about 10 years old and hopefully I can ride it out to the end ,thanks for producing this encouraging video
It's a lifelong addiction for many of us, Rod 😁
Great video! If it still makes you happy to ride and you don't endanger anyone else we don't think there's an age limit for riding. Our brother in-laws dad is 84 and still rides his Goldwing with 294000 kms on it. Makes us smile everytime we see him. Congrats to your dad it's great to see. *T4S* 😀👍🍻
84 is very good, handling one of those land yachts!
Another excellent video and hartwarming topic. My father is 75 and jumps on the bike at every oppurtunity. Hes been riding Gold Wings since i can remember. Recently he bought a 1600 Vulcan and a klr 650. He credits his good health to riding, he will literally ride for days on end....watching you ride with your father made me think i should probably do the same...
Yes, you should.
Congrats to your dad, Jack. Surely we've earned the right to own multiple bikes after 70!
I am 56 years old, STILL YOUNG, got my motor bike license this year! My doctors and I argue all the time that I am to old to be on a bike and remind me that I also have a heart condition. I tell them I do not care, my late dad had bought me a dirt bike, a 1975 Honda mr 175 Elsinore, LOVED IT! Told them I am NOT just going to set around and do nothing the rest of my life, I AM going to get me another bike and enjoy it as much as I can!
Would to have another Elsinore again if I could find one worth owning.
Your doctor has probably read up on all the middle aged guys killing or hurting themselves when they start riding in their 50s... or come back after a long break. But with good protective gear and some commonsense it can be pretty safe. 👍😎 We discussed it in this vid: ua-cam.com/video/TSI8OXGaB2c/v-deo.html
Hi I'm 41 started riding when I was 4 just can't stop love it, my dad is 72 & still rides a mixture of dirt and road he's had a couple of broken legs I'm sure he thinks he's still 18.
Great to hear about your dad still into it! Last week I was riding hard enduro tracks with a guy who is 68.... inspiring stuff.
Encouraging - greetings to your dad and to all others enjoying their ride!
Hats off especially to those over 70 and still at it!
Thanks for sharing. I am using a DR650 at 69. Very inspiring story about your dad!!!
I've broken over 30 bones (mostly mine), fused back, and been on chemo coughing up blood while waiting on people to catch up on mountain trail rides. Only 46, but as long as I can wake up I'm pretty sure I'll be riding! Dad's nearly 73 with a similar story and probably rides nearly a thousand miles a week, weather permitting. We ride to live.
It's in the blood!
Started riding street bikes in high school. I'm 50 and just discovered riding dirt 8 years ago. I didn't know any better and started with a big ADV bike, but since downsized to a KTM 500. I've broken my arm, hand, and one leg. I still plan my life around hitting the trails every chance I get.
Cool, what sort of mods for the Kato to do adventure riding, Bobby?
Just turned 70 last Fri. ,put 45km on my 300 yesterday ,most excellent way to end the season. Life is goooood.!!
Well done James! Hopefully I can say the same in another 10 years.
Hey old fart/ haha. It's me... Sorry mate. You're a top bloke and despite years of me giving you grief, I love you matey. Thanks for the vid matey.
Good video!
Enjoyed the post. My wife and I are members of the Ulysses Club (40yo+) and I wrote an article of the same title in their quarterly magazine once. Even if you're too old to do what you're doing or some health issue gets in the way, there are plenty of things that you can adjust (bike, exercise routine, where you ride, etc.) before giving up riding.
I agree, Bruce. Each year I get to ride with 80 year old Paul Rodden in Canada and he does daily weights so he can still throw a leg over the dirt bike and get into some quite rough trails.
66 next month and just about to pick-up a 1996 DR-650 to keep my KTM 1290 SAS and 2003 DR-350 company. No plans to stop riding . . . ever!
Some of the fellows in our local off road group (advrider thread) are in their 70s & 80s. I swear some of them can still out ride me on the dirt.
Good one, Barry! Despite our culture's obsession with planning none of use knows what's waiting for us around the next corner. If you don't do what you love for as long as you can, you're wasting your precious life. More power to your Dad!
A few friends have had the encounter with cancer, Richard. It's always a good reminder to make the most everyday...
I'm 64 started riding when I was 12 , and I've always kept at least one dirt bike around, this spring I've just purchased my first trials bike a nice 270 beta fulfilling a dream from the first time I rode a 360 Bultaco Alpina when I was 17.
Great stuff, Michael! How's the trials riding going? It's a steep learning curve. It took me months before I could even do a circle on full lock.
@@crosstrainingadventure I have about 40 years of unlearning the dirt... 250klr, 650klr and a xj 750.too
Oh this is sooo sweet. The best to your dad. :)
Hi, 73yrs young, have 2 bikes, a burgman 650 & a piaggio bv5oo, put lots of miles on them in season& hate putting them away in winter. Love your video & your olde man has super guts riding that huge honda, i have to admit that i would be deathly afraid of dropping it. Last thing, i say to myself every winter, will i be able to ride another year, seeing your dad gives me great encouragement as i too hope to just ride off into the sunset when the time comes. Thankyou, ric, ontario canada.
That must be tough in winter, Ric. I know some guys in BC who try to ride the whole year but it's grey, wet and cold! Hopefully you've got years of riding ahead of you!
My Dad is 72 and he still rides. I never really thought that was unusual since I'm 20 and I've grown up with him riding while being a bit old. All his riding buddies are pretty old too.
Same here, never really thought about my old man actually being old until this very ride. Then suddenly I realised it's quite an achievement, riding a big heavy bike at 86...
@@crosstrainingadventure My Dad has an R1200GS and he claims that since it is a 2012 and still air cooled that it's so much lighter than the water-cooled ones. It's still pretty heavy by my standards. Not quite a Goldwing though, hahaha
nice one from Hunter.
nother good one I remember hearing on this channel ...
...to leave this planet the same way as we arrive...screaming and covered in blood lol
my mother still drives her bicycle thru Europe. she's hardcore.
I've been riding for over 50 years, now 62. Only just sold a WR450 but still have a KTM 690 and BMW gsa. Still love it and mainly dirt for me.
Good mix of bikes, Michael... that covers a broad spectrum!
Mate your Dad is a rolled- gold legend 🙌 . In my mid 50s and, like you, carrying a number of injuries I have intention of stopping riding. Yes I'm slower than I used to be. That's due to wisdom not decrepitude. Well I'm claiming wisdom. My ideal plan is one day on a ride or a hike that I rode the bike to get to, is to find a top stop and think to myself 'this is a bloody top spot'. Sit down. Take in the view. Doze off. Fart some. Twitch. Drool. Exhale. Sleep eternal. Then come the ants... I'd be ok with that.
I claim 'wisdom' every time I chicken out of the tough stuff nowadays. 😂 Close to 60 your body starts to really let you know it doesn't want to be battered too much anymore...
@@crosstrainingadventure 🍻 heres to wisdom 😉
Bruce from Yuba I'm 80 with the first thirty road riding, the next ten dirt riding and now two years of mototrials. Love it, great for the bod.
Trials is a bigger workout than most people realise, hey Bruce? I got seriously into it for two years when I got interested in hard enduro on the dirt bikes. And then made a pile of highly dodgy trials training vids lol. ua-cam.com/channels/Z6Lrqmphte_EJv-vjzj5gg.html
20 years ago I worked at a moto shop. An old guy (82? Cant remember exactly). Had quite riding a few years back. He felt his motorcycle was too heavy for him. He really missed it and someone told him about scooters.
I rolled out a Yamaha Riva 125 for him. He bought it.
A few days later he came back (riding the scooter) just to tell us how much he liked the scooter and how happy he was to be riding again.
Great to hear, Philip! My brother and I have been trying to get our dad into lighter bikes but he likes the wow factor of a Goldwing and how people are impressed an old guy is riding such a big bike. But sadly he's not handling it well anymore and it's getting dangerous...
In the USA “super scooters” arent very popular and rarely seen.
I recently got to ride one and I was kinda impressed. They seem pretty practical and plenty fast for street riding. 250-650 cc engines
I'm 70 yrs old and still ride. When I can't ride during Canadian winters I'm in the gym so when spring rolls around I am capable and have not fossilized. Even my arthritis thanks me.
Great to hear, Bill! I always try to do at least 10 minutes of exercise each day so I don't fall apart on the next ride...
I’m 52, started riding about 9, with a long break while the family was young. I’ve been back on road bikes for about 5 years, and a new T700 should be arriving soon. I’ll keep riding until it’s not fun anymore.
Good choice, Chris. I'd be all over a T7 if I wanted something a tad more highway capable than the DR650.
I think the key is remembering I am 52, not 25.
I got my motorcycle license at age 14 riding a 90cc dirt bike. I now have 3 bikes in the garage with my favourite being a cafe racer conversion of a BMW RNineT which is a real blast especially when riding 'briskly'... When I ride I feel like a teenager again even though I am 66. I only hope I can continue for another 20 years. If things get too tough for 2 wheels there are always side car rigs.
If someone has never ridden I don't think they'll ever understand the addiction, Lyle.
I'm headed out to ride some of the hardest single tracks in Michigan on my KTM today I felt a little old this morning getting ready but after watching this video I'm thoroughly inspired and feeling like my young spry self again I merely 55 going to play with a 17 year old and a 34 year old bring it on!!!
Thank you for this inspiring video Don't stop do your thing keep going!!
Rock on!
Mid/late 40's now. I plan to ride as long as I'm physically able to do so. Certainly not going to stop for safety; I've been ok with the risks thus far, can't see why that would change. I'd rather die in a crash tomorrow then spend the next 20 years moping and not doing what I love. That's been my mindset for as long as I can remember. Sure, I take precautions, I wear good gear, and consider before taking risks - but I do take risks and will continue to do so.
Live your life, love your life.
It beats doing crosswords, Derrick!
At 70, my Ducati SS is reserved for short, sunny rides. Having recently had relatively good news about my Cancer, I bought a Himalayan for Moto-Camping trips (far less stress on the back, wrists and legs). There are days when I absolutely won’t ride because of the effects of continuing Chemotherapy but on the days I feel OK, a ride or trip makes me feel utterly refreshed. A ride in the bush has more beneficial effects than any treatment I’ve been getting (only thing is cancer / treatment has lost me 1/3 of my body weight, so I dread the thought of dropping the bike - I’d have trouble getting it back up on my own).
Great to hear you are winning so far against the big C. It makes sense that riding when you can would be very beneficial!
Make a long-n-short notched pole lever-lifter. pack in a rifle-pouch; + front /rear crash bars and you're OK !
Yep 68 young Riding is my LIFE !
I'm 60 and don't feel 60 and don't plan on stopping riding. Have three bikes, one for whatever kind of riding I feel like doing that day. Kudos to your dad, never stop.
We are all kids at heart once we are behind bars, Dolly 😁
I am 57 and just started adventure riding, and I must say I have never crashed so much. I come from 40 years of street riding and am pretty good, rode super bikes etc.. But I just feel like my body may not be able to handle the punishment like it used to. So I may not do so much off-road riding even though I say this I can't stop taking those off-roads they can be addicting. So I am in a pickle I have a sore chest from hurting my ribs on my ride today lol. Adventure riding is awesome but I worry I took up the dirt too late because in order to learn you will crash.
I’ll ride until the box arrives .
Amen. Hunter Thompson got it right.
Great video, thanks for sharing 🏍️
One of my best friends and riding partners is 63 and still rips single track at a B- class pace with me every other weekend.
I'm 51 myself and hope to be riding as well as him in my 60s. If not there is always street and ADV riding.
My literal life goal is to always be healthily enough to ride a motorcycle, it is 1 of 3 things in life that can always bring me joy.
Life behind bars 😎
62 years old. Riding a 2006 HD Heritage Softail Classic and a 2007 YZ250!
Interesting combo!
Great article. 66 and riding street for 40 + years. Picked up a tiger for some adventure bike riding. And loving it. The national forests have some great and very challenging roads.
How's the front suspension on them nowadays, Mark? A friend bought one of the early models and loved it, the only issue he could pick was the forks were way too soft... but it was easily fixed.
@@crosstrainingadventure I am still getting my feet wet on the off road, but I have been on some pretty rough areas in GA mountains. It feels wonderful, and handles great at 4 mph crawling or at ... speeds in the twisties. I rode back from GA in the Rain after getting of the mountain. Pouring rain in the twistees of the GA mountains and it sticks like clue. Mine has 4 different settings and each one is very noticeable
I started riding when I was 14. I often do the ton. ( So I figure I'll consider quitting bikes when I'm 114).
Been riding for fifty years and no plans to stop, ever! A little bit of risk adds spice to life, and isn't that what it's all about?
As always, you are spot on Barry. Please keep up the good work, Cheers, Mike.
Spice it up, Mike. 😁
I'm only 52, but I can't imagine 'voluntarily' giving up any of the things that make feel energised and youthful, including riding.
When I bought my current bike, with the intention of riding it around Australia (pre-pandemic), my 83 yo mum sent me a meme of an old, white-bearded dude ripping it up on a skateboard. The caption read
"The trick is to die young as late as possible". She understood.
Stay shiny-side up 😁👍
Great attitude there from your mum, Jason. We were pretty lucky that our mum never tried to stop us riding, just the constant 'Be careful!' of course.
Thank you for filling my dirt addiction.....
Two piles of dirt the next time I do a road vid lol.
Love your content Barry and this one hits home for me. Turning 64 in a few days, I still ride my CR250cc enduro bike for off road, KTM 500EXC for dual sport and my Africa Twin for road/ADV trips. I also still race drag boats but that's another story..... Keep up the great work!!
Great to hear, David! I'm just a few years behind you and doing what I can to ensure a long future of riding. Exercise. Eat right. Good protective gear. Ride defensively.
Thanks my Aussie mate. Great video. Hi to your pop's from the West Coast of America.
Thanks Wyatt. Riding the west coast is on my bucket list!
At 64 and riding since I was 10, I still do a bit of dirt on a DR650, ride the 900 road bike and I'm a track day junkie riding a TRX850 in the second fastest group. Having a bit of trouble lifting the leg over sometimes but can't see myself stopping until health physically prevents me getting on a bike.
I know the feeling lol. A few years back I must have pulled a tendon in my upper leg and it's slowly returned to haunt me... usually I have to lift my leg over the bike using an arm nowadays. And I'm not quite 60 yet, sigh.
Seeing my friend Mardelle was a wonderful surprise!!! At 61 I'm looking for smaller and lighter bikes but truthfully, the momnet the helmet goes on I become a 16 year old girl. Also, stick you pops on a Honda NC700x, it's very low center of mass makes it hard to drop.
You know Mardelle, Gwynne! I imagine you both would have a great feisty attitude. 😂 I did compile a list of bikes for the old man, which he just ignored of course! He's really at that point he should probably just be on a Virago or even a Spyder, but he's really into impressing people and he loves it when bystanders come up and ask him about his land yacht....
Start riding when I was 19, now 26 yo, this video keep inspiring me, cheers
63 still riding my ducati custom caferacer and dr 650 bushpig no plans on quiting
Great video , my Dad got his motorcycle license at age 72 with zero experience, bought a vstrom 650 and enjoyed some very long trips in Australia , we did a lot of rides together and I guess the highlight was Birdsville , unfortunately a few broken bones in a few spills happened in his 8 yrs of riding mainly balance issues and gravel on one occasion, but he has no regrets
Scars make the best tattoos. 😎
Totally agree with the sentiments, compared to your dad I am a mere youngster at 73, been riding since I was fifteen and intend to keep riding until they nail the lid down…….
You would have had a few bikes in that time, John. 😎
50yrs young and started doing motocross this last year. Been away from the dirt bike for 12yrs before that and still love it. Broke 2 ribs last yr and recovering from concussion atm, so I'm not that good at it, but can't wait to get back on it. Love your vids mate. 👊✊💨
At 57, I still like to push the envelope, although not quite to the extent I used to - I leave a little margin now. Having suffered enough small and serious accidents and injuries for a statistical 1000+ years of riding (which probably also say a little about my mediocre skill level), I have managed to come back as strong or stronger after each hospital stay. I plan to ride as long as I am physically able to.
As they say, gravity is a bitch! The older I get, finding excuses becomes needed. It was those poor quality knobbies. A strong side wind....
Stared at 6 years old. I’m 53 now and on my 40th new bike and just over 100 used bikes. Started racing MX in 1980 to 1993 and cross country’s and enduros till 2004. (A class and expert class) 29 broken bones, more rode rash then evil Knievel lol. And would not trade it for anything in the world. I would be a nobody if it were not for bikes. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Wow. That's an impressive range of bikes, Brant. I think I've had about 30 since I was kid... it's all one hell of an addiction!
@@crosstrainingadventure true that. Would love to ride with you some day.
I’ll ride dirt as long as my body and mine allow. I’m 54 now and separated my shoulder in a crash two weeks ago. I’m sure that it’ll be good to go in April when most of the snow is gone.
Ouch. Reminds me of that Simpsons episode. The nurse in the shoulder surgery ward says "Hands up who is here for shoulder surgery?"
Starting again, now 71, I'm more fit then many half my age..And I have nothing to prove to anyone. Riding Yamaha Virago 250, and a Postie. Planing to take the postie on a camping trip where ever I can, when all this shit is over.
We are climbing toward 60 and I wouldn't say we are very fit, but a while back a guy in his early 20s joined us and had to keep taking breaks on our harder tracks. And he used to be a junior trials champion and can still ride really well! But he'd put a fair bit of weight on and was seriously out of shape.
My buddy's dad was an avid motorcyclist his entire life. We owe our love of two wheels to him. If I know him he probably got a patch for the longest distance traveled to heaven.
It's great when dads pass the love of two wheels along...
I'm glad you bless this show with a sprinkle a dirt Barry I would've been lost dazed and confused like a gold fish without his water bowl just not use ta see'in all that Bitchiman fly'in towards me especially on one a your vids many more safe rides to you en your dad I know I'll be at least as tenacious about riding in my older days
I don't think I could have edited that vid without a pile of dirt, Mark. 😂
I recently moved to Georgia, USA. I'll be lucky if I live to ride until 40, but that doesn't mean I'll stop!
Well done to your Dad....something to aspire to ✊
Hopefully my brother and I will get that far too!
I love riding my DR650SE Suzie at the young age of 58! So won’t be stopping this thrill in my veins for a long time as yet 💃💪🏍💖
We are around the same age, Tracy. I love riding with older guys and being reminded I am still a pup. Plenty of more years to come hopefully....
You've answered my question. Watching riders enjoying Adventure riding, I've been thinking about getting an Adventure bike next year. I turn 70 in January and was wondering if I'm getting a bit old to get back into it. I rode dirt bikes back in the seventies and raced motocross for 7 years. Even did a little Trials riding. The idea is looking better and better. Thank you.
You'll have a great time, Gary. Many are opting for an adventure bike in their 50s and 60s. The old dirt skills come back fast usually. All I would suggest is avoid the trap of getting one of the huge bikes, unless that is what really suits you. A lot of guys get a 900 or a 1200 then go for something much smaller within their first year back.
@@crosstrainingadventure I have no intention of starting with a big bike. In fact, I have to start with a LAMS. I moved to Queensland 40 years ago and thought my NSW licence had transferred to Qld with my Drivers licence. Didn't happen, so I have to do the course for 'inexperienced' riders again - hmm, Learners; that'll be fun! But you can always learn something new.
Anyway, thanks for the advice and support. I'm on the Sunny Coast, so who knows, maybe we'll ride together one day. Cheers.
68 yrs old still riding my Harley Davidson ultra classic touring model thinking about riding until I'm 80 then get a 3 wheeler maybe
The more I ride the younger I feel - I reckon I am aiming to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke!
👍😎😜
In my early 60's. Been riding since I was a teenager. A Doctor recently told me that my aches and pains are because "you're just worn out". I took up Historic road racing a couple of years ago. I hope to add Vinduros this year. I throw myself at the ground nearly every time I ride an off road bike - I'm the crash dummy, as I'm beyond any testing. My shit hips mean I can't ride a heavy solo any more. Actually, it means I can't reliably stop on a heavy solo anymore. I'm just as likely to not be able to hold it up. I'll give away bikes the day I can't hold up my sidecar. I hope. Your Dad, and others like him, are fantastic and inspirational.
Holding up the sidecar... 😂 I know the feeling. After a decent ride my knees and back are all complaining loudly and I"m not even 60 yet.
I am 69 still working three days a week. I ride to and from work on a commuter. Ride the weekends on a 24 year old 1100 Virago. Can't see giving it up.
Great video 💪
Glad you liked it!
God Bless your Dad.
40 and riding a gsxr600. Used, abused, just got it a few months ago after the wife made me get a Harley. Better in almost every way
At 69 have just bought first dirt bike,CB500X(Dora) to explore dirt roads for a change and while I still can.Had that moment where I went,in 10 years time I will be 79,that sounds old,better get a move on.So even though I'm currently doing the scared shitless and terrified method of training,I'm having fun.Takes a bit of getting used to,different to my road bikes,getting there.
Enjoying the Honda, Steve? I had one last year but just found it a bit too road oriented for my liking... that smaller front wheel gets a bit twitchy on dirt roads!
lol entertaining as always. not gunna lie.. i second guess my decision to get back into bikes quite often.. but im not ready to take up bingo just yet.
Extreme bingo? 😂
Ya I simply refuse to give it up, what the hell else do I do with myself. Never quit until you have to. 53 been riding for 46 years.
I occasionally ride with 80 year old Paul Rodden in Canada, he always says "Get on with riding or get on with dying".
Love the "gravity" excuse
Some of us are further down the gravity well than others, Jim lol
@@crosstrainingadventure 65+
A MEN BROTHER. IM NOT GIVING UP ANY TIME SOON. I AM 57 NOW AND STILL LOVE TO RIDE STREET AND DIRT. NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN. THANKS.
Still rolling at 70.
At 70, I’ve been riding “long ‘n hard” for 50 years. Clearly, that’s twenty years I wasted; I have no plan to waste the next twenty.
Two guys I done an enduro ride this weekend we’re both in there 60,s and still going strong 💪 “ the riding was quite snotty as well
I just took a 68 year old guy on our hard enduro tracks last week, amazed to see how well he was going...
@@crosstrainingadventure theses two over sixties came to Graigs Hut 🛖 in Vic high country- the hard way their and back with us .
I am 75 year young and just ordered my first bike, a NAVI yesterday. I got a license two month ago so think that that was a go sign from the state government of California. Hahaha.
The back roads are the secrets, and the trails are the rewards.🖖
Amen
Best religion EVER
Ive been riding 48yrs almost 49. I still ride hard and fast as well as low and slow.
Like Husydoggg in age and yrs riding. My plan is to go sometime in my mid 80’s lost in the deep woods of the Laurentian woods of Quebec, providing a warm and fatty meal for the wolves. That would be alright by me. Happy new year all you reprobates 🏍🇨🇦
Être vite sur ses patins, mon chum 😂
Hey I've seen a gold wing
Which drops 2 more side wheels while slowing down
Inorder to balance out the bike and prevent it from falling when it comes to a full stop.
You cud get one of those for ur dad .
No point in arguing with
older gen .
They always wanna
go out on their own terms ..
And i guess .. we too will probably wanna do the same .
Thanks for the tip, I'll look that up. Yeah not much point arguing, I know the feeling myself lol.
@@crosstrainingadventure
I checked it up again .
The product name =
Landing gear
And I found 3 youtube channels which manufacture or sell it . Names are ...
Dorjet
Glk landing gear
I forget the name of thr 3rd
Thanks!
I am 60 and three weeks ago passed A licence exam. Musing about Beta Alp 200. It"s only 108 kG and manageable power.
Go for it, Sarunas. I must admit a light bike helps a lot as we get older. My Beta Xtrainer is only 99kg dry... or so Beta claims.
I can't speak to when to stop riding, but I think age is a factor. First of all, this is just my opinion based off of statistics that I can't remember and my own confirmation biases. I've heard that most fatal accidents are the younger riders and and older riders with those in the middle being much less at risk. This might be due to the younger riders being reckless, and the older riders having less agility and slower reaction speed.
There's another aspect, of the conversation that sometimes gets overlooked when we talk about rider age and responsibility. That is training and experience. I think my training wasn't perfect, but it gave me an understanding that was better than a riding buddy would've been able to communicate in a 15 minute training session. Also, there are those for whom buying a bike is a bucket list thing, but causes them to ultimately kick the bucket. I heard about a guy in Idaho whose wife finally gave him the OK to buy his dream bike, a Harley. I don't know how much training or experience he had, but he was retired and the kids were grown up. He had lived a responsible life, and taken care of the mortgage and his retirement was set. He went and bought the bike brand new, but died on the first ride. That is a shame. I don't know the details, but the fundamentals of riding would tell you to familiarize yourself with a new (to you) bike before going all full speed.
One last rant, and maybe I'm being too longwinded, but yeah. Some people shouldn't ride, at all. It's not their age, it's something less tangible about them. We had a guy show up to a training I attended that brought a helmet that looked like it had been through a clothes dryer, and he didn't bring any of the gear required by the program. He nearly tipped his bike several times, and didn't understand basic instructions. Another guy I worked with wanted to start on a liter bike to see how fast he could go down the freeway.
I know what you mean about some guys simply shouldn't be riding! We occasionally meet them but just make sure we never link up again...
@@crosstrainingadventure On the other hand, I've been discouraged by family and friends from riding, but it's been a rewarding hobby and mode of transport. Thank you for creating quality content. We need encouragement and education from people like you.
65 with no end in sight!