Wishing you all the very best for 2025. Why do I ride in winter? At 16 and as the owner of a 50cc Raleigh moped, I had a good weekend job to get to, so winter riding was compulsory and became habitual. Now? As a retired man. Well, there's always a breakfast to be enjoyed somewhere at least 50 miles from home.
It's a strange 1 the whole near death experience & more so while not riding a motorcycle Jack! 😉👍 Back in 2020 i decided to mark my 10 years since my heart attack anniversary & bought my first ever road bike at 42 years old...To then be told 3 days later my son who was only 13 had a mass on the brain,which turned out to be cancerous sadly,but the radiotherapy saved him thankfully & now he's a working 18 year old! 😬👍 I love your form of meditation mate & should also be provided by the NHS who i am forever in debt to! ❤️👍 Oh & winter rides aren't for everyone...But being Scottish it's winter the majority of the time up here! 🥶🤣👍
I’m glad both you and your son are still in the game John. Cancer is a bastard! The worst of it is that it’s our own bodies that’s doing it to us 🤷🏼♂️
@motomogul He's called Jack like you as it goes & despite him being a black belt at karate,since he was 9...He couldn't defend himself from himself,like you said! 😮👍
I can completely understand your suffering PTSD after what you’ve been through. That sounds like it must have been hell at times. All I can say is thank you for your service. Truly heroic. Having said that, I suppose it just shows how fragile mental health/illness is and how it can affect anyone at any time. Thanks again buddy 👍🏍️👍
Best of luck to you. I suffered a high-side motorcycle accident exactly a year ago and went to the hospital with a lot of recovery. I got back into riding as soon as I was able and it has always been two-wheel therapy.
I don't get why people pack their bikes away for the winter here in the UK. Best thing I've ever bought for my motorcycle was the lead the connects the heated kit to the battery. Total game changer.
Happy New Year, Dont ever feel guilty for surviving cancer! Just hearing those words from your doctor is enough to scar anyone for life. Keep enjoying the freedom and therapy of riding. Any plans to join Richy in the Pico's again this year?
Glad you made it through - treat it as a gift. Life is a precious thing; we're all lucky to be born & still above ground. I understand your thinking. Riding in the winter here isn't always as big a challenge, because our winters rarely drop below zero, it's the summers where the temperature frequently can get above 40 C once you leave the coast. So Autumn and Spring can be our most comfortable riding times, rather than baking on the big city freeways in Summer as you try and get out of Sydney. (I have the same GS '2022 and a T120 Bonneville, so it's about the mood).
I’m jealous of that T120, I have a real thing for them. The GS is just such a great machine that I can’t bring myself to part with it. I’m glad that we rarely see temperatures that high in the UK, although they seem to get higher every year. Having said that this week I’ve been commuting on the Himalayan in floods at the start of the week and then -5°c on Thursday and Friday mornings, so a little warmth wouldn’t go amiss! 🥶🌧️😂🏍️👍
First I wish you well, I am in total agreement with your comments, I don’t ride on ice or when the gritters are out due to damage or corrosion but otherwise bring it on.
Stunning vid Jack. I too rode on Boxing Day for my mental health. No video finished yet unfortunately. And today I just went to ride even though it was only just above freezing, I’ve had PTSD for about 5 years now though not through illness, but it certainly does change your outlook on life like you said. All the best Jack.
Thanks buddy. I’ve had technical issues with my Himmy so need to fit a new switch gear on the left hand side. Dropped it in the ice on Tuesday morning. No injuries but it’s broken the plastic bits in the switch gear 🙄😂🥶👍
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I ride all year, I’m lucky to have 2 winter bikes I use. I need to ride it keeps my head in the right place and I agree it also improves your skills on a bike.
Wishing you all the best for 2025 . It just shows how certain situations and events can sculp and change a person , I appreciate your honesty with sharing such personal thoughts. Nice one jack.
Great video and so glad you are doing well. I ride all year, no way I could stop for 4 months a year. In fact I collected a brand new bike this week in sub zero temps. I’m sure the dealer thought I was mad but heated gear is the key and riding to the conditions as you mentioned. Take care
Great video I'm aware of the struggles you have endured and how you dealt with them, it's credit to yourself, winter all year biking given the correct gear can be more enjoyable than 30° summer blasts, I'm out tomorrow East coast as you did but farther up, Heated socks, trousers, Gillet, gloves, grips and oh how I wish my seat was heated. Yea it's a faff but cold clean ish air it's what keeps me from loosing the plot, Quality of your Vlogs is much better than pumping out crap like others do just so the UA-cam algorithm keeps a ticking, good luck in the future and hopefully we will cross paths on Richys runs 👍.
Thanks Alan, yes hopefully meet up on a Richy run. I’m just looking forward to the weather warming up so we’re out of the minuses and into the pluses! 🥶😂👍
Jack, It was your UA-cam channel that inspired me to take up riding again. Lovely video yet again. Please keep them coming, I look forward to everyone. Happy New Year, my friend.
Iv not been out on the bike for two weeks and am getting cranky. Need a ride out. Maybe a pub lunch at a country pub and some great roads to traverse. Riding is a barm for jangled nerves and concerns.
Al the best to you. Sorry to read of your health issues. I follow a few YT biking channels as we all do being bikers. YT recommended me yours. Personally I don't now ride through winter. Been there done that when I had to, not any more. I am a fair weather rider now. With respect to personal health I have always been extremely active, insanely active. As well as riding motorcycles I also ride bicycles a lot and run regularly. I also do calisthenics and Yoga at home. I lift weights to maintain muscle mass and tone, but not body building. I'm just 2 years younger than you but feel as strong as when I was 22-25 years old. Diet wise I do not put any processed crap food in my mouth. I cook from scratch. I do not cook with seed or vegetable oils which are highly inflammatory and frankly poison. The last 5 years I have been following a Ketogenic diet highly protein based very low carb and zero sugar. I eat lots of meat, beef, lamb, eggs, sardines, olives, avocados. I cook in butter or olive oil. I avoid starch, carbs and sugar as it is a great energy source for cancer cells and are generally the only ingredients of UPFs, junk foods. I drink mostly water and occasionally green tea, no milk. I also do periodic intermittent fasting for 48-72 hours to allow my body to get into autophagy which means it purges itself of all worn out knackered cells and debris. I generally only eat one meal a day OMAD in a 4 hours window. I feel absolutely fantastic. Brain fog gone, totally clear thinking. I am strong and lean. I get a good solid 8 hours sleep each night right through. So when I do ride my motorcycles I am fit and sharp. I don't get aches and pains because I don't look after my body. My anticipation, awareness, control of my bike and riding is so much better and easier. My comment isn't meant to be criticism but decisions I made much earlier in life in how I would live healthily to try to reach a grand old age. I can remember at about 8 years old many of my grandmothers elderly neighbours were seemingly really rather healthy for their advanced years. Many of them grew vegetables on their allotments or in their gardens. There was little or no mass processed ready meals back then like we have today. They walked and cycled pretty much every day. Most lived into their 80/90s and even 100s if they were lucky, providing they hadn't smoked or drunk alcohol. I am a firm believer that what you put in your mouth determines your health. Unfortunately many now still don't realise this nor want to realise this. The age of plentiful cheap food has lead to a health catastrophe of epidemic proportions. People just eat far too much and the wrong foods. Few know how to cook or have any interest in learning despite the plethora of food channels on TV and now YT. I know you said you work in health care, but dietary advice for last 40 years from the NHS has been to eat a diet based on low fat foods, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, rice, pasta, fish, chicken and to avoid red meat. And now there is an obesity crisis, many with diabetes and cancer. Why would you advise some one who is pre-diabetic or diabetic to eat a diet full of starch which is quickly broken down to sugar??? It's the last thing people should be eating. It's criminally negligent imho. Historically anything that government has advised has actually been detrimental to our health or lives in general. I think about what is being advised or proposed and then generally do the opposite. FYI I studied biochemistry in my younger years and have worked in scientific research for many years. Yes being on two wheels is great as a general mood or spirit lifter then it's ideal. But I would suggest though if some has genuine mental health issues such as severe depression riding a motorcycle is the last thing they should be doing. Bring on Spring. ATB.
I couldn’t agree more with most of what you’ve said here, especially the dietary advice. I was, prior to my diagnosis, eating a very similar diet to your own. Fasting every day, usually the 18/6 depending on how I felt and how busy work is. Yes, the NHS/Gov’t has been the architect of the obesity crisis with the dodgy food pyramid’s. I too tend to ignore the “advice” on offer from those in charge. You only have to look at most of them to see it’s not working. However, having said that, I have struggled to get on top of my diet since losing half of my large bowel. I haven’t yet put my finger on what is going on but I suspect that half my bowel equals half of my microbiome, equals(or a certain amount anyway) of my cognition. Maybe, who knows. I am different since then, I know that much. I’m glad the algorithm has pushed me your direction. I’ve enjoyed this, it’s poked my brain 🧠 👍
I’m glad you’ll still be doing some content - love the historical content & hopefully you’ll continue with the Reset rides - If I find my way from Hampshire to Lincolnshire be sure I’ll let you know and hopefully meet up for a brew - stay strong - best wishes 👍 Ps -,will be out on mine for some ‘me time’ this weekend 😁
@@angusnevile1571 Thanks Angus. I’d love to meet up for coffee and a chat if ever you’re up this way or I’m down there. I want to do an historical set of videos on the old RAF bases of Lincolnshire. Hopefully to include some of the villages and landscapes around them too.
A very honest video Jack. Letting us know your thoughts on your life and how your diagnosis did affect you. You’re dead right about winter riding honing your skills. We’ll all be waiting for you when you let us into your life. I hope ‘25 is good to you buddy. Thank you👍
Thanks Dave. I not disappearing altogether, I just needed to reduce the pressure I felt from doing Patreon. I know I wasn’t under any obligation but I didn’t feel like I was doing enough. 👍
Winter riding is just a bit meh - once you've done it for a few years, you just realise it's not worth the hassle imo, having to wash all the salt out etc. If you have access to a car, then move to that when the salt comes out
Yes I do have a car, I just prefer the bike. My work place has parking which is a bus ride away if I drive, whereas I can park on site if I commute on the bike.🏍️
@@haggiswhisperer Thanks Graham. I may be up your way in September. I want to do a tour of the Scottish islands. Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides. I’ll keep you posted as to whether I can put that together 👍
I’m with you jack, I ride all year round too, I won’t let weather take away my therapy. I wish I could ride every single day but that isn’t possible, yet. 😊
I’m more or less riding every day, I commute every day on my Himalayan, which I adore. It’s been a bit challenging this week though. Flooding and then -5°c for the last few days 🥶🌧️👍
My love goes out to you mate. I did meet you briefly at the wild bad weekender. December time I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is not the Aggressive type and it is treatable. But knowing I have this inside of me has made me angry and the treatment they first tell you that you have to have, and some options they do not tell you about has also made me angry and frustrated. It’s a long story to tell overall in a text. I am still waiting to have treatment but all is getting sorted. I live In Derbyshire so the weather has been terrible and impossible to get out on the bike. But I can’t wait till my treatment is all over and then I can get some bike therapy. Keep strong and ride safe mate 👍
I’m really sorry to hear about your diagnosis Andrew. I hope all goes well with your treatment. Contact me anytime and I’m here for a chat if you need it buddy. I completely understand what you mean about having it inside of you. When I was first diagnosed it took nearly 3 weeks before I knew what I was facing. I didn’t know how extensive it was or if it had already spread to other organs, it was really traumatic for those 3 weeks. Once I knew then I could rationalise. My consultant was brilliant and removed all of the tumour in the single surgery. Which is why I don’t need further intervention other than my 5 year follow ups. By far the worst part was intensive care and the things that happened immediately after surgery. Sepsis and ileus, which meant my bowel refused to work and saw me vomiting faecal bile for most of the week. It’s actually worse than it sounds. Anyway, I’m waffling on. Contact me if you need a supporting chat if you’re feeling low? Cheers mate. JP
@ Thank-you that is really appreciated and kind of you. I know I have a story to tell and to help all them men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mine was found in a routine check and I had no symptoms. I would at some point love to tell you about my journey I have had. And may be get it out there to help other men. Me and the wife feel that we have got to do something I don’t no want to help others. Thanks again 👍👍
Like many older riders, bikes for me started off as year-round daily transport. They're more recreational now, but I don't want a recreation that only works in summer. Winter days can be beautiful, roads are empty (at least in North Wales) and hospitality venues have got plenty of time (and space) for you. I don't ride if I know it's going to monsoon all day, but showers are easily borne. On my RT I'm spoilt by a large screen, lowers, heated grips and seat. I agree that winter riding improves your skills & awareness. Sorry about your cancer journey, I hope you make a good recovery.
Thanks bud, I bet you get plenty of rain up there too. You’re right about the beauty of some winter days though, they can be stunning. Ride safe fella. Hopefully see you out there one day 👍🏍️
Hi,stage 3 prostate cancer at 55,i only took surgery and turned down radiation post op.My decision haunted me for years but after 10 years clear,im 66 now and i hardly think about it anymore.The surgery left me impotent and incontinent but i still ride.I have an ageing mother and my wife needs a lot of help with her mobility and all i really look forward to is swing my leg over the bike and riding with like minded people.
I really admire your courage Chris. I know you have limited choices with cancer but you sound very stoical about what you’ve been through. I think you’re awesome. Keep throwing a leg over and stay safe 👍👍👍🏍️
You do what you wanna do, the very best of health, and I hope your videos become more frequent. If not, then that's ok too. 😊 keep that rubber spinning 🛞
14mths ago my partner suffered a bladder cancer was a rough 24....hopefully on the mend after chemo ..etc ....I've never took life for granted but it still a life to be lived and motorcycling whether a tour or a local bimble is top of my activities best of health for 2025🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🙂
I will ride in any weather 2nd weekend every feb I stand around in a field with up tp 1500 other bikers camping at the Dragon rally It is a two day event for me but others come from all over the world for a night to meet old friends Its not what you ride but that you ride be it sun or rain dont matter keep safe
I used to do it, up until this year. But age 61 and with some personal ailments catching up with me, I now look forward to March. I am also in Lincolnshire.
Wishing you all the very best for 2025. Why do I ride in winter? At 16 and as the owner of a 50cc Raleigh moped, I had a good weekend job to get to, so winter riding was compulsory and became habitual. Now? As a retired man. Well, there's always a breakfast to be enjoyed somewhere at least 50 miles from home.
It's a strange 1 the whole near death experience & more so while not riding a motorcycle Jack! 😉👍
Back in 2020 i decided to mark my 10 years since my heart attack anniversary & bought my first ever road bike at 42 years old...To then be told 3 days later my son who was only 13 had a mass on the brain,which turned out to be cancerous sadly,but the radiotherapy saved him thankfully & now he's a working 18 year old! 😬👍
I love your form of meditation mate & should also be provided by the NHS who i am forever in debt to! ❤️👍
Oh & winter rides aren't for everyone...But being Scottish it's winter the majority of the time up here! 🥶🤣👍
I’m glad both you and your son are still in the game John. Cancer is a bastard! The worst of it is that it’s our own bodies that’s doing it to us 🤷🏼♂️
@motomogul He's called Jack like you as it goes & despite him being a black belt at karate,since he was 9...He couldn't defend himself from himself,like you said! 😮👍
I had PTSD after 7 operational tours and then getting blown up in Iraq.
Biking hit me through no matter the time of year . Good video thanks .
I can completely understand your suffering PTSD after what you’ve been through. That sounds like it must have been hell at times. All I can say is thank you for your service. Truly heroic.
Having said that, I suppose it just shows how fragile mental health/illness is and how it can affect anyone at any time. Thanks again buddy 👍🏍️👍
Best of luck to you. I suffered a high-side motorcycle accident exactly a year ago and went to the hospital with a lot of recovery. I got back into riding as soon as I was able and it has always been two-wheel therapy.
Glad you made a good recovery and you’re back out there Jack. Ride safe buddy 👍🏍️👍
I don't get why people pack their bikes away for the winter here in the UK. Best thing I've ever bought for my motorcycle was the lead the connects the heated kit to the battery. Total game changer.
Isn’t it just? Biggest faff is trying to find it to connect first thing in the morning 😂👍🏍️
Not watched you for a bit. Will have to back track. Great to see you Jack. Nice little video.:: 👍👍
Happy New Year, Dont ever feel guilty for surviving cancer! Just hearing those words from your doctor is enough to scar anyone for life.
Keep enjoying the freedom and therapy of riding.
Any plans to join Richy in the Pico's again this year?
@@JIMMER15 Thanks buddy. I’ve been thinking about planning something else this year but I’m not sure what as yet 🤷🏼♂️😂🏍️
Fantastic video Jack spoken from the heart love your videos glad you’re not giving it up😉👍
Glad you made it through - treat it as a gift. Life is a precious thing; we're all lucky to be born & still above ground. I understand your thinking. Riding in the winter here isn't always as big a challenge, because our winters rarely drop below zero, it's the summers where the temperature frequently can get above 40 C once you leave the coast. So Autumn and Spring can be our most comfortable riding times, rather than baking on the big city freeways in Summer as you try and get out of Sydney. (I have the same GS '2022 and a T120 Bonneville, so it's about the mood).
I’m jealous of that T120, I have a real thing for them. The GS is just such a great machine that I can’t bring myself to part with it.
I’m glad that we rarely see temperatures that high in the UK, although they seem to get higher every year. Having said that this week I’ve been commuting on the Himalayan in floods at the start of the week and then -5°c on Thursday and Friday mornings, so a little warmth wouldn’t go amiss! 🥶🌧️😂🏍️👍
First I wish you well, I am in total agreement with your comments, I don’t ride on ice or when the gritters are out due to damage or corrosion but otherwise bring it on.
Stunning vid Jack. I too rode on Boxing Day for my mental health. No video finished yet unfortunately. And today I just went to ride even though it was only just above freezing, I’ve had PTSD for about 5 years now though not through illness, but it certainly does change your outlook on life like you said. All the best Jack.
Thanks buddy. I’ve had technical issues with my Himmy so need to fit a new switch gear on the left hand side. Dropped it in the ice on Tuesday morning. No injuries but it’s broken the plastic bits in the switch gear 🙄😂🥶👍
I ride all year, I’m lucky to have 2 winter bikes I use. I need to ride it keeps my head in the right place and I agree it also improves your skills on a bike.
Wishing you all the best for 2025 . It just shows how certain situations and events can sculp and change a person , I appreciate your honesty with sharing such personal thoughts. Nice one jack.
Thanks Jim 👍
Great video and so glad you are doing well. I ride all year, no way I could stop for 4 months a year. In fact I collected a brand new bike this week in sub zero temps. I’m sure the dealer thought I was mad but heated gear is the key and riding to the conditions as you mentioned. Take care
Thanks Mick and enjoy your new bike 🏍️👍👍👍🥶
@ Thanks 👍
Great video I'm aware of the struggles you have endured and how you dealt with them, it's credit to yourself, winter all year biking given the correct gear can be more enjoyable than 30° summer blasts, I'm out tomorrow East coast as you did but farther up, Heated socks, trousers, Gillet, gloves, grips and oh how I wish my seat was heated. Yea it's a faff but cold clean ish air it's what keeps me from loosing the plot, Quality of your Vlogs is much better than pumping out crap like others do just so the UA-cam algorithm keeps a ticking, good luck in the future and hopefully we will cross paths on Richys runs 👍.
Thanks Alan, yes hopefully meet up on a Richy run. I’m just looking forward to the weather warming up so we’re out of the minuses and into the pluses! 🥶😂👍
Mate my phone is always and an ear to listen to vent to chat to laugh
Great video
Your a great bloke always remember that
Thanks Brian 👍
Jack, It was your UA-cam channel that inspired me to take up riding again.
Lovely video yet again.
Please keep them coming, I look forward to everyone.
Happy New Year, my friend.
Thanks buddy, I’ll keep making videos but not as frequently for a while at least 👍
Iv not been out on the bike for two weeks and am getting cranky. Need a ride out. Maybe a pub lunch at a country pub and some great roads to traverse.
Riding is a barm for jangled nerves and concerns.
Couldn’t agree more buddy 👍
Al the best to you. Sorry to read of your health issues.
I follow a few YT biking channels as we all do being bikers. YT recommended me yours.
Personally I don't now ride through winter. Been there done that when I had to, not any more. I am a fair weather rider now.
With respect to personal health I have always been extremely active, insanely active. As well as riding motorcycles I also ride bicycles a lot and run regularly. I also do calisthenics and Yoga at home. I lift weights to maintain muscle mass and tone, but not body building. I'm just 2 years younger than you but feel as strong as when I was 22-25 years old.
Diet wise I do not put any processed crap food in my mouth. I cook from scratch. I do not cook with seed or vegetable oils which are highly inflammatory and frankly poison. The last 5 years I have been following a Ketogenic diet highly protein based very low carb and zero sugar. I eat lots of meat, beef, lamb, eggs, sardines, olives, avocados. I cook in butter or olive oil. I avoid starch, carbs and sugar as it is a great energy source for cancer cells and are generally the only ingredients of UPFs, junk foods. I drink mostly water and occasionally green tea, no milk.
I also do periodic intermittent fasting for 48-72 hours to allow my body to get into autophagy which means it purges itself of all worn out knackered cells and debris. I generally only eat one meal a day OMAD in a 4 hours window. I feel absolutely fantastic. Brain fog gone, totally clear thinking. I am strong and lean.
I get a good solid 8 hours sleep each night right through.
So when I do ride my motorcycles I am fit and sharp. I don't get aches and pains because I don't look after my body.
My anticipation, awareness, control of my bike and riding is so much better and easier.
My comment isn't meant to be criticism but decisions I made much earlier in life in how I would live healthily to try to reach a grand old age. I can remember at about 8 years old many of my grandmothers elderly neighbours were seemingly really rather healthy for their advanced years. Many of them grew vegetables on their allotments or in their gardens. There was little or no mass processed ready meals back then like we have today. They walked and cycled pretty much every day. Most lived into their 80/90s and even 100s if they were lucky, providing they hadn't smoked or drunk alcohol.
I am a firm believer that what you put in your mouth determines your health. Unfortunately many now still don't realise this nor want to realise this. The age of plentiful cheap food has lead to a health catastrophe of epidemic proportions. People just eat far too much and the wrong foods. Few know how to cook or have any interest in learning despite the plethora of food channels on TV and now YT.
I know you said you work in health care, but dietary advice for last 40 years from the NHS has been to eat a diet based on low fat foods, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, rice, pasta, fish, chicken and to avoid red meat. And now there is an obesity crisis, many with diabetes and cancer. Why would you advise some one who is pre-diabetic or diabetic to eat a diet full of starch which is quickly broken down to sugar??? It's the last thing people should be eating. It's criminally negligent imho.
Historically anything that government has advised has actually been detrimental to our health or lives in general. I think about what is being advised or proposed and then generally do the opposite. FYI I studied biochemistry in my younger years and have worked in scientific research for many years.
Yes being on two wheels is great as a general mood or spirit lifter then it's ideal. But I would suggest though if some has genuine mental health issues such as severe depression riding a motorcycle is the last thing they should be doing.
Bring on Spring.
ATB.
I couldn’t agree more with most of what you’ve said here, especially the dietary advice. I was, prior to my diagnosis, eating a very similar diet to your own. Fasting every day, usually the 18/6 depending on how I felt and how busy work is.
Yes, the NHS/Gov’t has been the architect of the obesity crisis with the dodgy food pyramid’s. I too tend to ignore the “advice” on offer from those in charge. You only have to look at most of them to see it’s not working.
However, having said that, I have struggled to get on top of my diet since losing half of my large bowel. I haven’t yet put my finger on what is going on but I suspect that half my bowel equals half of my microbiome, equals(or a certain amount anyway) of my cognition. Maybe, who knows. I am different since then, I know that much.
I’m glad the algorithm has pushed me your direction. I’ve enjoyed this, it’s poked my brain 🧠 👍
I’m glad you’ll still be doing some content - love the historical content & hopefully you’ll continue with the Reset rides - If I find my way from Hampshire to Lincolnshire be sure I’ll let you know and hopefully meet up for a brew - stay strong - best wishes 👍 Ps -,will be out on mine for some ‘me time’ this weekend 😁
@@angusnevile1571 Thanks Angus. I’d love to meet up for coffee and a chat if ever you’re up this way or I’m down there. I want to do an historical set of videos on the old RAF bases of Lincolnshire. Hopefully to include some of the villages and landscapes around them too.
Beautiful vid Jack. 👌
Thanks Dave 👍
A very honest video Jack. Letting us know your thoughts on your life and how your diagnosis did affect you. You’re dead right about winter riding honing your skills. We’ll all be waiting for you when you let us into your life. I hope ‘25 is good to you buddy. Thank you👍
Thanks Dave. I not disappearing altogether, I just needed to reduce the pressure I felt from doing Patreon. I know I wasn’t under any obligation but I didn’t feel like I was doing enough. 👍
Been riding all year for 53 years , prefer winter riding where I live , no grockles to slow up or block the roads 🤣🤣😂☔️❄️❄️☔️
Winter riding is just a bit meh - once you've done it for a few years, you just realise it's not worth the hassle imo, having to wash all the salt out etc. If you have access to a car, then move to that when the salt comes out
Yes I do have a car, I just prefer the bike. My work place has parking which is a bus ride away if I drive, whereas I can park on site if I commute on the bike.🏍️
some thoughts to consider there Jack ... life can throw a few curveballs at us .. but you're right about the fellowship of other bikers 😎😎😎
All the best mate .. 2025 a better year .. thought provoking vlog ..
Fingers crossed for that buddy 🤞
Love the way you have done this mate. Really really good. If your ever up my way in the future give me a shout.
@@haggiswhisperer Thanks Graham. I may be up your way in September. I want to do a tour of the Scottish islands. Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides. I’ll keep you posted as to whether I can put that together 👍
I’m with you jack, I ride all year round too, I won’t let weather take away my therapy. I wish I could ride every single day but that isn’t possible, yet. 😊
I’m more or less riding every day, I commute every day on my Himalayan, which I adore. It’s been a bit challenging this week though. Flooding and then -5°c for the last few days 🥶🌧️👍
Really enjoyed watching that, Jack. Well done, great work. Happy New Year to you and here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2025 🍻👍🏼🍷🎉🥳
@@paulatkinson3942 Thanks Paul, much appreciated 👍
My love goes out to you mate. I did meet you briefly at the wild bad weekender. December time I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is not the Aggressive type and it is treatable. But knowing I have this inside of me has made me angry and the treatment they first tell you that you have to have, and some options they do not tell you about has also made me angry and frustrated. It’s a long story to tell overall in a text. I am still waiting to have treatment but all is getting sorted. I live In Derbyshire so the weather has been terrible and impossible to get out on the bike. But I can’t wait till my treatment is all over and then I can get some bike therapy. Keep strong and ride safe mate 👍
I’m really sorry to hear about your diagnosis Andrew. I hope all goes well with your treatment. Contact me anytime and I’m here for a chat if you need it buddy. I completely understand what you mean about having it inside of you. When I was first diagnosed it took nearly 3 weeks before I knew what I was facing. I didn’t know how extensive it was or if it had already spread to other organs, it was really traumatic for those 3 weeks. Once I knew then I could rationalise. My consultant was brilliant and removed all of the tumour in the single surgery. Which is why I don’t need further intervention other than my 5 year follow ups. By far the worst part was intensive care and the things that happened immediately after surgery. Sepsis and ileus, which meant my bowel refused to work and saw me vomiting faecal bile for most of the week. It’s actually worse than it sounds.
Anyway, I’m waffling on. Contact me if you need a supporting chat if you’re feeling low? Cheers mate. JP
@ Thank-you that is really appreciated and kind of you. I know I have a story to tell and to help all them men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mine was found in a routine check and I had no symptoms. I would at some point love to tell you about my journey I have had. And may be get it out there to help other men. Me and the wife feel that we have got to do something I don’t no want to help others. Thanks again 👍👍
Like many older riders, bikes for me started off as year-round daily transport. They're more recreational now, but I don't want a recreation that only works in summer. Winter days can be beautiful, roads are empty (at least in North Wales) and hospitality venues have got plenty of time (and space) for you. I don't ride if I know it's going to monsoon all day, but showers are easily borne. On my RT I'm spoilt by a large screen, lowers, heated grips and seat. I agree that winter riding improves your skills & awareness. Sorry about your cancer journey, I hope you make a good recovery.
Thanks bud, I bet you get plenty of rain up there too. You’re right about the beauty of some winter days though, they can be stunning. Ride safe fella. Hopefully see you out there one day 👍🏍️
Hi,stage 3 prostate cancer at 55,i only took surgery and turned down radiation post op.My decision haunted me for years but after 10 years clear,im 66 now and i hardly think about it anymore.The surgery left me impotent and incontinent but i still ride.I have an ageing mother and my wife needs a lot of help with her mobility and all i really look forward to is swing my leg over the bike and riding with like minded people.
I really admire your courage Chris. I know you have limited choices with cancer but you sound very stoical about what you’ve been through. I think you’re awesome. Keep throwing a leg over and stay safe 👍👍👍🏍️
Yes.
Well put my friend.
You do what you wanna do, the very best of health, and I hope your videos become more frequent. If not, then that's ok too. 😊 keep that rubber spinning 🛞
Thank fella. 👍
Thanks and happy new year.
14mths ago my partner suffered a bladder cancer was a rough 24....hopefully on the mend after chemo ..etc ....I've never took life for granted but it still a life to be lived and motorcycling whether a tour or a local bimble is top of my activities best of health for 2025🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🙂
Cheers buddy, same to you 👍
I will ride in any weather 2nd weekend every feb I stand around in a field with up tp 1500 other bikers camping at the Dragon rally It is a two day event for me but others come from all over the world for a night to meet old friends Its not what you ride but that you ride be it sun or rain dont matter keep safe
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Liked the video, but patreon is just wrong.
I used to do it, up until this year. But age 61 and with some personal ailments catching up with me, I now look forward to March. I am also in Lincolnshire.
Yes, age slows me down too. I’m 61 as well 👍