Cross Country MotoVlog | Questions Answered
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2021
- After nearly a year of watching this channel grow from behind a screen and reading as thousands of incredible comments have popped up, I’ve decided to answer the most popular questions about my cross country trip in front of the camera. I never wanted to be nor have I ever imagined myself as a UA-camr. But the amount of positivity that this channel has been a platform for is something I think I’d like to explore and encourage. And if I can convince one more person to knock down their personal walls, then the embarrassment of talking to a camera would be worth it.
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-7 pairs socks/underwear
-1 Pair shorts/running shorts
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-Micro fiber towel
-2 pair jeans
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-Under armor
-2 Sweatshirts
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Your editing did the trick. The videos were really well put together. And the music picks were spot on!!
2nd this!
Agreed! His music was perfect, editing was perfect, I really enjoy all 3 and this one!
A lot of his songs make up my riding Playlist so I feel this
your cross country roadtrip really helped me go through a tough situation, I was facing, it was a beautiful and inspiring distraction, I’m only 19, and I can’t even ride a bike, but hopefully someday I’ll be getting my own motorcycle, and doing my own cross country roadtrip, so thank you, for being a great inspiration.
Im from Poland. Your mototrip across USA is my favourite moto film on yt. Great job!
That`s true. Also a viewer from Poland :)
@@aeRo_motorcycle an one from Italy!!! this is an amazing trip to do, i would do it if i was able to ship my bike over US
@@francescosalvioli8073hey Europe is also very nice for biking. l'm 64 and last Summer l drove nearly 1000 km in Perigord / france with my 40 year old Kawasaki . best biking ever for me .
i'm into the atomosphere of your videos😍
🙏
The videos were poetic...nature,man,bike all in tandem. This will make me dust up my old yamaha fz16 just for the love of it.
Dude, Im from India & the current pandemic here is really taking a huge toll on us. Physically & Mentally. Watching your cross country tour helped me escape a little from all the pain & suffering around me at the moment. I cannot thank you enough.
Great editing, Great Music & Great Visuals. Wish you all the best.
same here anurag bhai
@@lonerid1234 same here hari bhai
Why is India not in full lockdown?
@@fasthracing There are particular states which are facing the worst of Covid, they are in lockdown. As for the other states, they are not allowing entry for people from the "infected states" just yet and are functioning with manageable covid conditions.
@@human91319 We don't get the full and real news here in the UK. Thank you for the update and stay safe..
When I decided that I was buying my first motorcycle, I started looking for inspiring travel videos. I found your movie, which I have watched several times. On Wednesday I'm going on my first trip to the mountains. Hope I can make something as fun as a movie from your trip. :-)
Be safe man, if your fresh to biking, you might want to get more experience before a long trip.
Watch out for idiots on the road and please stay safe man
@@SaintP-ed8ut I'm already after my trip. It was brilliant, lots of great turns.
@@kuba.osinski nice 👌
i subscribed and wish you good luck on the journey.
the man. the myth. the legend.
thank you jake, youve done so much for the motorcyle community with your videos
you love to see it!
Retired last year @65.
Planning my 3rd cross country ride this spring....
No time limits!!
great footage, great editing, great music choices.. really well done. Love seeing people doing cross country on “around town” bikes, although a Harley guy myself, a lot of people seem to think you need a 900 pound touring/bagger to do the country.
Hi Jake, Suzze and I have been riding ) camping far and wide for some years now. We identify with what you do. Been to many of the places you've been to. You are to be congratulated. We love your humble approach to travel. Your stories and how you present yourself.
Keep in touch as NZ welcomes you. Plenty of room in the Inn 👍🏍️🏍️
Enjoyed the vid. Thanks for sharing info and thoughts. Going on a long bike trip in June. At 67 still riding.... Don't ever say you're too old. Thanks again...
you are making thus old guy want to get back on the iron horse. I think I will .... :)
Hope you do Don!
Great video/music blend. Put Ireland on your bucket list; you'll be glad you did. We rode the whole way round last summer, stopping constantly, and still managed to circumnavigate it in less than three weeks.
I'm from Cambodia I've been driving across the country with group of our bois bikers. We journey, we camping, hiking. For all of you, travel before you run out of time. Love your video
Super helpful! Im leaving Sunday for a 5000 mile ride to yellowstone and the grand canyon and packing up my bike today. Im glad you're going to continue vlogging man, youre videos inspired me to gopro my trip.
Thanks man! What a ride. Hope day one was great. And hope to catch some videos from it! Good luck!
Good luck buddy 👍
Austin... I'll save your Channel although i found One Episode Only 😁❗.. I'm gonna watch it wish you the best
I think you’re editing and choice of music was spot on. There’s another guy I follow on here, Classic rides, Matt, who does films on his bonneville in England, I think you’d enjoy them. You both have the knack of making us forget what else is going on in the world and being in the moment, thank you. ✌️
Even as an avid motorcycle adventurer/travel rider, with dozens of big and small trips under my belt, your series was inspiring. It got me thru a tough year and a half without any travel, motorcycle or otherwise. And while i understand the western construct of 'travel for leisure' is incredibly self indulgent by a global perspective, time away on a motorcycle in the wild places of the world is truly good for my mental health. Thanks for keeping that alive just when it was needed.
Thanks so much for the kind words Greg, I'm glad you found some solace in these videos during all of this! It's been a tough go for sure. Hoping you're able to find some adventure soon!
Wish a Happy journey, you'll be able to enjoy your life I'm sure 😊....wish you the best... and I encourage you to filming your adventures 🙂👌🏻
These last few days, I've watched your videos of your cross country trip. Loved what I saw, loved the music ... it was a fantastic moment of escaping everytime. I've never been in the USA, I feel I did it a bit with your videos. This was great. Thank you from Belgium
Hi Jake, can´t see any reason for embarrassment. Very authentic. Stay that way. And once you get used to seeing and hearing yourself on the video I could see a new career starting for you.
As far as "planing the trips" is concerned : You already mentioned it, - you wished you had had more time. So, to all of you out there who plan a Bike Trip: don´t make the classic mistake and go easy on the miles/day! Depending what is there to visit and see along the road I find 200 miles /320 km already more than enough. Of course, if you travel on a German Highway to get to some place (and depending on the bike you ride) 600 miles is also possible. But if you are cruising twisties in the Alps - take your time!
Good luck Jake , and good luck all. Greetings from Europe.
Thanks so much for the kind words! And for watching! Will do my best to keep that encouragement in mind for the next one 🙌 fully agree with those mileage tips! Ride safe out there
What a great story. Thank you for sharing it. I quit my job in 1986 and rode cross country for 3 months. 13,000 miles. Giant counterclockwise loop starting from DC on a 1984 Moto Guzzi V65SP. Your videos bring back so many memories, I am so grateful for that. I turn 62 next week and hope after I retire to do it again, maybe not so much camping LOL and on an 850 Guzzi not 650. Cheers!
Ccg
Well done! Thanks for sharing your tips and gear info. I rode my T100 around Lake Superior in 2015, and am riding my T120 to Montana/Wyoming/Idaho this summer (from Cleveland). Looking forward to more videos from you. Ride on!
Thanks Dan! Love it... ride safe out there!
I have postponed trip like yours for way too long now I’m too old. I decided I’ll drive a truck for a living and see the country at the same time . Best decision I’ve made … it’s such a beautiful country I’m glad I get to see it .
I respect you so much, you are the man.
Also like the quote “not your trash, still your problem”
You're awesome. Love to see your next trip. Now I want a Triumph.
"not your trash, still your problem" u are my fave channel on youtube my man. Thanks for existing.
🙏🙏🙏
The Abolition of Man...one of the great ones. I certainly appreciate your everyman approach. Reminds me a bit of Austin Vince, no pretension. These adventures are available to many, many people, not just those with 25k bikes, 1200.00 riding gear and camping gear made from moon rocks. Keep on.
Waiting for more roadtrips across the usa from you mate. I love watching you and your country ❤️
As a biker, your sense of adventure is something i aspire to have. me personally i often feel fear when thinking like "what do i do" in certain situations, like I'm not a mechanic what if i break down. I have been telling my family I need to do something ill always remember.
For your own sake, Just do it!!!
Waiting for your next video ✌️
Thanks man! Working on it!
@@jakeridesaway great can't wait 👍🙂✌️
This is what you called quality content,
Watching your videos makes me feel better.
🙏
True
Fantastic voyage! Thanks for taking the time to document, edit and do a QA on the setup. I've dreamt of doing a cross country trip since I was a kid and next Sept is my target time. PA to Seattle to San Fran to PA. Good choice of music, motorcycle and beer. Safe travels man!
best series of vlogs i ever seen. please please more!!!
The Abolition of Man. God bless you, brother!
I'm Japanese and I love america a lot .so your videos give me great pleasure and make me strong whenever i saw the videos
The tracks are killing me. Nice.
Awesome! Thanks Jake!!
Every time I leave for the country side I watch your videos to get me in the zone before I leave
You have such a calm confidence. Very refreshing!
The Abolition of Man - C. S. Lewis. Nice book
I can even put to words how much your videos affected me. I was always hesitant about getting a bike, but after finding your channel I realized that if you are not doing what you love then you are not truely living.
Amen! Hope you ended up getting yourself one! Ride safe out there
Cool to learn more about the journey, thanks for posting. If you can document your Switzerland trip anything like your previous one, I'm sure we'd all love to see it!
Thanks Casey! Hoping to do just that!
Thanks for doing this video. The trip series of videos was awe inspiring. It’s single handed my motivated me to get on my Scrambler and see the country. 😊
Good video!! When I am traveling on a motorcycle, I prefer to ride by myself. I find that people we speak to me when I am alone vs when I am with someone. So my trips by myself are always full of stories of meeting strangers.
Looking forward to many more videos.
I’m a Taiwanese,so glad to see your vlog,thank you,keep riding!hope someday we will get together ride!
Hi) I live in Brooklyn too but originally I’m from Ukraine.
I watched all three x-country videos yesterday. I thought you did an incredibly nice job with the videography. The videos were very enjoyable to watch, especially since I have been to many of the places you featured.
Hi! I’m from Brazil, I’ve been following your videos and they are making me dream with the beautiful views and songs of your trip. Congratulations and keep on make us dream.
New Subsciber, Australia. I am back riding after a 2 decade break and am finding the bike content such as your Across America series so inspiring. Keep up the great content👍
Being from Butte Montana I was glad to hear that you loved Montana
Good road trip videos great music nice bike I could even smell that coffee stay cool from north Wales uk.
I'd love to see another trip!
So would I!
Really enjoyed your videos. I've been riding since 1975 and have done quite a few road trips here in UK but came to the US in 2019, about the same time as your trip to ride route 66. Had never been to the US before or ridden a Harley but had a great time. We saw some wonderful places and met some great people along the way. Incredible experience. Plan to come back and do some more at some point. I would encourage anyone thinking about a trip to just go for it. Life is not a rehearsal and will be over sooner than you think.
You rode about 5 miles north of me across Hood Canal towards Olympic Peninsula. Loved your trip. I’ve done Alaska to Texas (separate trips) on Yamaha Ventures, FJR, and Harley Sporsters. Really enjoyed following you on your trip. Good job thanks 😊
thank you for the videos ..and beautiful songs..
whenever i feel impatient about my tour ( which i m planning todo this summer) , i watch ur videos ,an listen songs..
The most therapeutic and spiritually renewing thing I've ever done was my "nearly" 8000 mile motorcycle trip. I highly recommend it. I believe that it's the oneness with the elements that is what gave me back my soul.
Thanks for your vidéo! Viewer from paris, France
Loved seeing The Abolition of Man come out of your tank bag. Just finished it myself.
I really enjoy your videos. no BS just riding,music and beautiful scenery...Thank you!!
Thank you for posting this. I enjoyed the original video and this answered many questions.
Yes a motorcycle trip to Switzerland. That would be on my bucket list as well. Barron Von Grumble has a few videos on his trip to Switzerland you can check out if you haven’t seen them.
Thank you for your videos. I saw your moto trip, and a few weeks later, I bought my first motorcycle. Your trip makes a great impression on me!
So cool to hear! Ride safe out there! Hope for plenty of great adventures
Very cool. Thanks for the videos, very chill👍
This is another great video and it's also good to see you back, hopefully there will be more coming!! Thank you again for sharing your cross Country trip videos, they're truly awesome and I watch them every time I need additional inspiration and motivation while currently saving for my bike and get back on the road!! Well done!! 👍👍
Your music selection is spot on man.... great for riding. Thanks for your videos!! Godspeed
Thanks for sharing Jake! I am living vicariously through you so keep it up! lol
Very well done, Jake. And a very generous act to boot. Thank you.
Thanks for all your videos Jake.
Great to watch and love your music.
Hi Jake. I was looking forward to the new video.
Motorcycle camp is very ready and cool.
From Japan 🇯🇵
You have a talent for video my friend 👍🏻🇨🇦
Whenever I've had a bad day I watch your Vlogs and your videos and it's like lifting a bad part of myself. Thank you! Ride safe always Jake.
So cool Jake! I loved watching the whole series. I have a Bonneville and am so impressed with what you did. Keep riding and exploring!
Great job again jake...hope to see you on the road!
Thank you for your videos Jake. I guarantee that you will love Switzerland!
Thanks Jake for all the info and letting us share in your trip. Hope to do some of this myself in the near future. It's been a couple of decades since I took an epic trip. Beyond ready for another. Ride safe
Love the song selection
Id listen to ur playlist all dayyyyyyy💕
Jake my man! Stoked your back! 80 year old folks pulled through the COVID. Your trip pulled me though that crazy time. Been tripping on my bike as well, listening to the "chill" music as well! More vids please!
Thank you for sharing your memorable journey. Now I am inspired to follow my own cross country journey.
Good to see you are going on! Looking forward to next grand trip.
Just discovered your videos, awesome man! You are living the dream. The scenery and routes are fantastic. I'm older now, life happens and it's been about 15 years since I've been in the wind. I sure miss it.
I have watched your trip many times, it is put together so well and with a wonderful soundtrack. I do hope you get the chance for more adventures and that you will be kind enough to take us along. Thank you Jake.
Thanks for coming along Harry! And for the kind words, hope you find yourself on more adventures too!
glad to see you after 5 videos
Lovely video really enjoyed it, my first long Bike trip was over 50 years ago, from the uk around Europe,
Unfortunately no video's in those days or mobile phones I didn't have a credit card and didn't know any one who had one.
But I still have happy memories,
Keep biking stay safe.
I know this sounds cliché, but totally awesome! I'm now 66 years old and ready to take on Route 66! I hope you might consider a video on review a few of your favorite motorcycles. I'm preparing to buy a new one this summer and would appreciate your input, Jake.
you are a positively genuine guy, that's what makes the best out of your vlog, greetings from Italy.
just watched your road trip videos... Great content man! Thanks for taking the time to share!
Thank you Jack, I am from China and I get a lot of inspiration from your videos.
You let me understand that many times travel is about taking action instead of always worrying that you don't have much equipment or time. I believe that one day I will be able to go to the United States for a motorcycle trip, and I look forward to meeting you on the road~😎
I’m subscribing in the hope you put out more videos of traveling on your bike, even short weekend getaways!
Hey Jake I've been keeping a look out for this video. Watched all the other videos, really like your style, simple and pure, the music is sublime! I'm looking forward to the next one!
Thanks so much! Hope to not keep you waiting as long for the next one haha
Thanks Jake, I really enjoyed seeing a Triumph cross America, and to places I've been lucky enough to visit and places that I plan on seeing. Brilliant videos and hope to see more. Stay safe brother. Russ from the UK 🇬🇧
Hey Jake, you are such an inspiring and unassuming guy. Your videos are excellent and I wish you all the best! Thanks for sharing.
Right on! Well done.
I’ve been waiting for your movie!
Cooking looks nice.
I’m looking forward to uploading next.
Best motorcycle trip videos. Ever
Really good video series,Jake! Awesome music too! Sometime in my lifetime,I hope to motorcycle around to country like you did,but that will present a challenge to my legs! Been on a lot of shorties around Colorado! Well, thanks again and roll safe, brethren!
To keep it short, you’re an absolute inspirational!
love the content man, sick to see people living out these adventures!
A superb follow-up to your cross-country videos! I picked up some great tips, too.
Thanks Kyle! Glad you found it useful
Your trip across America vid always takes me to a happy place - Glad you made this q and a. I live in Utah and if you come back I would certainly buy you a cold beer and show you some killer rides...
May take you up on that Christian, so much more of Utah that I’d like to explore. Thanks for watching!