2023 Year End Review, Looking Forward to 2024!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- I sat down on the first day of 2024 to reflect on the year that has past. While I know a lot of people thought this was a pretty bad year, I found that it was another good one for riding and motorcycle travel.
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"You can't please all of the people all of the time." Keep doing what you're doing. I like the variety of topics and your smooth, relaxed delivery. I'm always learning from you. Tips on video making are always appreciated - style, content, equipment, ...
I decided to quit my music making with my bands because of heavy Tinnitus😢. But i recieve my Road King Special 2023 this month. I shall drive till i drop. I have one trip planned already to Ancona….in that surronding is the 40th anniversary of HOG Europe in june this year. Livin the Dream!!!….oh and i forgot….happy new year and travel safe!!
Keep at it. Ignore the naysayers and keep on sharing your experiences!
I have been enjoying the channel as a whole. Reviews, travel, and your individual philosophy/outlook on life have all been entertaining. You being you will keep it real and that makes it worth watching. Stay safe.
I enjoy all the videos just the way they are , especially the “let that shit go” video it has changed my life! Thanks !
I was drawn to your channel for the travel videos. You have covered a great deal of miles on 2 wheels. So your advice I do take to heart in reference to what works and what doesn't while traveling on motorcycle. I'm 58 and I've been retired 3 years now so I have started doing some motorcycle touring myself. Nothing on your level but more like 4 day weekend trips. I do not do the camping thing I do it the easy way. All hotels. Lol. I also have enjoyed your philosophical videos. I noticed that they do make sense to me in away that maybe 20 yrs ago they wouldn't have. Keep up the good work.... 👍
Happy New Year! I always enjoy your videos, in particular, the process of the trip. I enjoy the stopping for gas, conversations with locals, checking into hotels, and of course the dining! The small maintenance tips for long trips is really useful and should be rehashed for newer viewers I think. Honestly, there are so many reviews out there of equipment, unless it is an unusual or something that someone hasn't really thought of for motorcycle use, I tend to be less interested. Best of luck to you, and stay safe out there!
I am not a dedicated viewer of your channel, but I do watch occasionally. I agree with you about all the manufacturing being done in China. I don't like it either, but I'm not sure what can done about it. I think you have to decide what type of videos you want to produce. Not every video is a hit, and you can't be everything to everyone. I think you do a great job, so keep up the good work.
For me, the highlight of Prudhoe Bay was taking a swim in the 36 degree Artic Ocean. It was a short swim, but a bucket list item. The Arctic Caribou Inn was neat actually staying in the same place as the oil field workers, but it is gone now. It would be fun to ride to many of the other destinations you mention. I’d love to be able to get my KLR650 up there to ride some local rides, but I have no desire to ride my KLR to Alaska. And when I rode my K1200LT to Alaska in 2019, I really didn’t want to take it to Deadhorse or any of the other places on long dirt roads. I may have to drive my truck to Alaska towing my KLR and spend a month just taking local rides from Fairbanks.
I like the philosophy and travel videos you shared with us. Mindset is a BIG part of life wherever we are, and whatever we're doing. Keep being you! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great 2024 🤘⚡️🤘.
As far as the channel just do you!
Like to see you everytime and have got a lot of thoughts from you. Thanks. Happy new year!
I really appreciate your wisdom and perspective you share with your subscribers. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Craig. Looks like you are in for another great year for sure. It feels like you were speaking directly to us...As if we asked you to tell us about last year and your plans for next year. Love it all, especially the travel but I definitely want to see the new riding gear video. Great video as always.
Craig, you cover a lot of very interesting reviews, adventure & philosophy...you pretty well cover most things motorcyclists are interested in. Just keep up what you are doing.
Note: I love following your adventures and would love to see you biking through mainland Mexico.
Happy New Year Craig.... I'm looking forward to what adventures you get into in 24.
I enjoy your content, so thanks for what you’re doing and keep going if that’s what you’re into. Your range of topics from bikes to life I enjoy. Personally, I like that range - including trips. All the best for 2024. Callum on a Super Tenere from New Zealand
Request: I would like gear reviews AND please continue the “life advice” videos as well. I really like the “philosophy/life advice” videos as well. Safe travels in 2024!
I love the “ philosophy things “ you do :)
I’m 46 and what you’re doing in retirement is what I dream of doing when I retire.
Excellent Content Craig. Thank you 😊
I have watched a few of your videos over the last week or so, just found it while watching some others. For me... I enjoy travel videos, but more than just the trip. I enjoy learning about the preparation! I enjoy the reviews of products, being a big KLIM fan, I understand "You get what you pay for." And with riding, we all become philosophical. I like hearing about other people and their ideas.
I will be spending some time watching more of your videos. But, from what I have seen, I love them all.
Discovered your channel in '23, enjoying it immensely! I like the travel videos best, including planning, because they're things I do and enjoy learning more. Also enjoy the philosophy ones and unique gear reviews as a change of pace. No need for motorcycle reviews or common products like Insta 360, as they already exist elsewhere. Your trips and how you travel are uniquely you.
Great reflection video Craig. I enjoy the travel video, the philosophy talks and the bike/gear reviews. I bet you could make a fun video out of washing the bike, doing maintenance tasks... Or even just raking the damn leaves 😂
Feedback Time Craig! A few things I would enjoy…. More details on your Triumph as it was a bike I was looking at. On your trips maybe a bit more time talking to the people you meet? It’s probably my favorite part of travel meeting other people, and hearing their stories. At the meetings you go to that would be especially interesting as they share your (my) interests.
Loved the philosophy talks, some of which I already do and some I’m going to try to do. Overall, I love your positive attitude. Of course you’ll get negative comments on anything you do, the nature of us humans, but that needs to be water off a a ducks back.
Thank you for the channel and all the effort you put into it, it’s inspired me and now that I’m officially retired it’s time to hit the road.
BB
Hope you make it to HU Virginia this yr. My wife and I will be riding our bikes up this yr. Would be great to chat about Alaska. I kind of agree with you on your comment about Deadhorse. It's different but so many other places to see in Alaska! Maybe even incorporating a ferry trip while you're there. I really need to get around to dropping you an email. On another note, I enjoy the way your channel is now. It's more to putting it together than many realize. Keep up the good work and stay safe! We aren't getting any younger! UG!
I would like to hear this philosophic kind of things! Think they are really helpfully living life… and you got the charisma to do that very well Dude
Certainly enjoy your videos. I’m approaching retirement and have been a lifelong motorcyclist. A little older than you, retirement is coming 🎉in a year and a half for me at 66.5 years. Like you, I make a point of staying in good condition, something I’ve done most of my life. Keep up the great videos, I ride a GS so as an adventure tourer like you, I enjoy your travels and look forward to enjoying retirement as you seem to.
Life lesson number one you can’t please everybody so don’t try just be yourself. Life is about the people the universe puts into your life that’s living .so meet more people that have your vibe only you know those type of people. I don’t know why people hate on others i will never get it! We are all here for a reason . Stay true to your values. All just my opinion Craig looks like your 2024 is jammed packed with living!!
I enjoy your videos especially the traveling videos, keep up with the good work and ride safe!
Craig, I really enjoyed reading your post, and agree that travel is a great way to enjoy the spoils of retirement. When I retire in late April , as you know, I am doing just that. I liked how you and Kathy met each other in different places , and then she went home to return later on. That's our plan as well , though my wife is coming to meet me in the " four corners. She plans on being there for Washington, Main, KeyWest, and possibly Southern California. This dream is becoming a reality, and I can't wait to see it come to fruition. Have a safe winter Craig, and take care.
I agree-what you are doing is unique. I subscribe to over 50 you tube producers. Most are motorcycle, or local travel. If I'm not interested in where they are riding I may lose interest. If they are always testing a new bike I may lose interest. The philosophy you share I find interesting because we are in the same age group, and are both retired. I don't do hotels (yet) because I want to keep costs down- and tent camping makes the trip more of an adventure.
How about the Dempster to TUK?
September in the Ozarks?
Remember…. It’s all temporary! Here’s to you! Keep up the great work!! ✌🏼✌🏼
I never understood the whole Dead Horse thing. It looks awful. Happy New Year
I agree that offshoring to China is completely America’s fault and we are increasingly paying the price for it with shortages and substandard products, but they are cheap. I personally strive to avoid Chinese products when able, but the reality is that often we simply have no alternatives. I believe that Peter Zeihan is correct that we are going to pay an increasingly heavy price for our dependence on China and reshoring is going to be expensive and time consuming.
Personally, I don't feel like separating philosophy from riding is an easy thing to do. So many people, myself included, point to their tie riding as time to think and examine your life. I appreciate the variety you've done this past year and look forward to what's to come.
Looking forward to that X3 video. So many trips I go on my GoPro and it just doesn’t capture the scenery as I had hoped.
Looking forward to a sneak preview of your riding gear change ups. I’m looking at different options for this spring too. Happy new year and well…hang in there!
Being an "older" rider at 71 I particularly enjoy your videos targeting us old folks!
I liked your reviews its fun to see new brands, its interesting and you are objective ... and is a fun part also , love the travel and the rides , great attitudes keep it coming and we are keeping watching, I had a breakfast with my Harley buddy and we are started to plan 3 smaller trips already ( i gave him routes to review) and cant wait for the adventure , maybe a bit more on your traveling planning process that would be good , have a good 2024 ( lot of adventure and health) the rest you can take care of.... alain & Yellow
Will make it a goal to watch every new video on your channel. Every time I come across an older video it's a gem. A person to learn from. Keep up the good work in the new year!
I pretty much enjoy all of the content that you've provided on the channel. It's nice to see others prospective on topic of life.
Mainer here. Building Destroyers in Bath
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As a long time rider nearing retirement age I can relate to your outlook on riding and life in general. I really enjoy your trip videos and appreciate your honest gear and apparel reviews. Keep up the good work!
I think you cover a great range of of topics I like them all keep the good work up bud 👏👍
I like reviews of riding gear and equipment that can make the ride an even better experience.
Hey, Craig all your content is awesome great work
sidi armadas are pretty awesome and i’ve ridden all day rain with no issues
Keep doing what you are doing. I enjoy the variety of content. Just curious about the Klim gear you are replacing, I understand it is aging, did the waterproof revitalization fall short? Sometimes I just want/need something different. I bought my Klim Badlands jacket in 2017 and have 47000 motorcycle miles on it, zipper replaced under warranty. No other issues. Most of all Thank You for sharing with us.
The revitalization on one jacket did not work so well. I am going to try again and see what happens, but thought it might be time for something new.
This comment won't help you with any new direction because I have been liking all the different things you are doing! I would get bored with only one focus but really love your delivery and style. I would also like the odd "here's something to practice as you go" segments. I am limited to how many longer (+7 days) trips I can take but work one in each summer. Craig, have you traveled any to Atlantic Canada?
Thanks for the suggestion, good idea! I have been to Nova Scotia and have Newfoundland and Labrador on my list for 2025.
Hi, just an alternate opinion regarding China. You stated that we gave them... I was an electrical engineer in the 90's and I have two short situations I want to share with you. I'll keep it short. I personally was contacted by a Chinese company and offered all sorts of things that a young man might enjoy if I would fly over with schematics of our product. Second example, we hired a Chinese engineer, short story, the FBI raided his cubicle and arrested him. He was collecting technical "information" from other's and sending it back to China. He was kind of a point person for others who were stealing technology. Not trying to change your mind really, but give you some facts that I personally whitnessed.
I know this kind of thing happens, but by and large we have chosen to outsource our manufacturing. KTM is moving more to China, Yamaha is working with CF Moto as well. Most of it is consumer and profit driven.
Travel videos and all the mom&pop bars and grills.
Ever been to the Wagon Wheel Bar and Grill ,Interior SD?
I’ll meet you there on my Tiger 800
Been to Wagon Wheel in MA, off Route 2...
What about doing a retirement video? What you expected compared to how it is, the transition, income changes, expense changes, that sort of thing. Lol, I watch them all anyway so does not matter to me ;)
You have to ride Arizona, a month would cover it nicely and a September would be a great time to ride it. Did you ever do the video on the boots? I don't recall seeing it. Do the videos that make you happy.
Good suggestion!
Hope you have a great 2024!
Really enjoy your content! 👍
Keep going man!!!!
I‘ve been following your channel for a while now and I like most all of your videos. Not much into bike reviews though (from any content creators) but that’s just me. I’m more of a bagger guy.
Regarding places to travel:
I stumbled across Homer, Alaska on Google Earth. Looks like a great place to spend a day or two and the roads around there look terrific.
We live in Arizona. Here is a great loop with some fun things worth seeing/doing…
Start your trip at Lake Havasu on the Colorado River and go clockwise.
Take the Oatman Highway through Oatman then onto Kingman via the Sidewinder. Check out the rest of these on your loop around the state…
The Grand Canyon
Hoover Dam
Page (Lake Powell)
Meteor Crater
Winslow (Standin’ on the Corner)
Monument Valley
Canyon de Chelly
The Painted Desert and Petrified Forest
The Coronado Trail (Rt. 191) (so much fun on a motorcycle) Alpine to Morenci
Rt. 180 which is actually in New Mexico as runs parallel to Rt 191 It’s also a great motorcycle ride.
Head southwest to Payson on Rt. 260.
Take 87 to 188 past Lake Roosevelt and the Roosevelt Dam then onto Globe.
Take 60 and I10 to Phoenix
Stop at Gilbert if you want to stop and say “hi”. We’d love to meet you
See The Fire Museum, Heard Museum and Botanical Gardens in Phoenix,
The Air Museum in Tucson
Chiracaua National Monument
Tombstone
Bisbee
Round Table Pizza in Yuma (yes, we drove there just for the pizza)
Back to Flagstaff from Phoenix via Rt 89A which includes Yarnell Hill, Prescott, Jerome, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.
Well, whatever you do, ride safe and have fun.
Thanks for the route! I have been to many of those places but not all. I will check it out.
Cool. I forgot to mention the Coronado Trail is between Morenci and Alpine. And, of course, Standin’ on the Corner in Winslow, which you’ve already done.
Safe travels and remember “🎶 …you can’t please everyone so you got to please yourself. La la la la 🎶”
You're doing great, thought about Newfoundland? It's on my list.Places to stay/eat always help.
Yes, it is back on the agenda for 2025.
@@LivingOffTheSlab me too hopefully.
Great video as always, I enjoy your motorcycle, travel and life content. Would also appreciate vlogging insights. I bother less about reviews on stuff that folk have been given and prefer thoughts on stuff that people wanted enough to buy themselves. All the best for 2024:from the UK.
Outstanding segment as usual. You are very good conversationally with the camera. I still struggle with that at times on my channel. I have a love/hate relationship with my Insta360 X3. Love the shots I get but hate the editing process. I do all of mine on the phone app so it limits it to 1080P. Just a suggestion, but if you haven't visited yet you should try Montana. So many epic rides to include Beartooth Pass and Chief Joseph's highway. Just make sure you check the weather on the mountain, even in August. 🤣I hit a blustery snow storm when I did it. Very scary indeed. Have a good year bro.
Yep, Montana, Wyoming are beautiful.