I definitely agree with the no music while riding! I can't focus when I'm trying to ride with music on, plus i like to hear to the motor and exhaust of my bike.

Ah, my favorite adventure river crossing at 2:10 appropriately named the "Awww SSHHHII" river crossing. Thanks for another great video RIDE Adventures, great lessons as always.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

The illusion that that River presented was unbelievable. From the edge, it looked no more than a foot deep the whole way. Unbelievable. Thanks for commenting, more videos ahead.

When I traveled through Turkey a couple years ago, I was told by fellow Americans to avoid the Syrian border (and Turkey in general). Got the chance to visit Nemrut Dagi, almost had enough time to check out Gobekli Tepe but unfortunately too many miles to crunch. I enquired to our Kurdish host at the Nemrut Dagi visitor center about ISIS in the area, and he responded with “oh, we’ve kicked them out for over 5 years now.” I rode away with gorgeous sites and fantastic mountain roads to remember.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! And yea, a good reminder that sometimes.....maybe sometimes......"that which we see in 'the news' is overblown, and exaggerated." Glad you got to see at least 1 amazing site in Turkey though. Anytime Graham Hancock or Randall Carlson are on Joe Rogan......I know what I'm watching : ) Thanks for commenting. --- Eric

Great tips! Thanks! Stay hydrated. It's easy to become dehydrated when riding and it can lead to fatigue, loss of attention and delayed reaction time. It can sneak up on you and you probably won't realize you're becoming dehydrated.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Good one we haven't mentioned enough. Like allowing oneself to get cold, dehydration slows us down for sure. All that air moving around, easy to not notice when adrenaline is present and water isn't. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the video. Always good to review these things. Another one - Pick the right bike. I sometimes see novice ADV riders buying huge heavy bikes as their entry into the ADV world. Better to get something smaller and lighter, build up skills and confidence, then buy the dream bike later. Less is often more. Cheeers

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion, and yes, a fairly common mistake. Thanks for sharing.

Well thought out recommendations and several that are easy to overlook. It is the simple, common sense measures that we often ignore. Appreciate your contribution to the ADV community.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad if the info helps anyone, and thanks for commenting. So much to consider out there, we are always learning. RIDE on!

This video is a MUST for anyone embarking on adventure. For me personally #1 and #6 are the most important. I got the 790 R after watching Eric’s review and I’m still getting comfortable after 4000kms. And technical offroad is exhausting unless you’re an Enduro champ…no rush to finish the trail, take your time. Happy riding!

If you are new to Adv Riding take heed of this advice, its the best I've heard or seen on the internet in any genre of motorcycling. This is 'to live by' advice in a sea of some very doubtful or half arsed advice from some very differently motivated self-appointed, self-satisfied 'experts' and 'instructors'.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so! We hope it helps anyone ride further, better, safer, funner......

Great advice... Third eye = Situational Awareness. One thing I have to constantly remind myself of is "Which side of the road should I be on?'. So easy to pull out of a scenic stop on a deserted road and end up on my 'usual' side of the road. ...

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if switching between countries, and if you don’t have another vehicle to follow, it’s an easy mistake to make (wrong lane.) Thanks for sharing.

Do onto others.......... always works, the couple of phrases as well have taken me to many parts of the world. Great advise!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you for commenting, and hopefully she said "yes" if you've used a similar line : )

The water crossing was hilarious... because it didn't happen to me 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for the tips.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 Was a huge shock, how undetectable that drop-off was in the river crossing. Thanks for watching.

Wonderful bunch of good tips: Thanks

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad if they were helpful, thanks, and RIDE on!

useful tips from an experienced rider packed in a short video, thanks eric and team, love it!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad if you enjoyed it, thanks for the great feedback : )

Simple, straight to the point and very helpful and informative, amazing video Eric, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with everyone!! 👍👍

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

We're having fun, and glad if this info helps anyone. Thanks for the kind words, and RIDE on!

Thanks for sharing Eric.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Our Team is celebrating reaching 20,000 Subscribers this weekend, so thanks for the note, and more videos ahead : )

Logical and positive advice.

I really enjoyed your video. Great channel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Albania, greetings from Oregon! Thanks for the nice feedback. More videos ahead : )

Great video, thanks for the tips, appreciate your content

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting, glad if the info helps anyone, and Ride-On!

Yeeeeehawww! That oh shiiiii is my all time ride adventures moment lol. That and the peru crash. Ouch. Can't wait for the break down video of that peru crash to come out.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Haha all good scenes and even better lessons that we learned the hard way way back when. We look forward to that as well.

great tips of wisdom, well done, thank you, V!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, more videos ahead every other Sunday.

As always, awesome video, Eric. Thank you!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad if you enjoyed, thanks for commenting. More ahead.

What a great great set of rules with a nice explanation of each. Thanks.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, glad if they help anyone.

Good stuff. The third eye especially resonated with me. :)

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

What a feeling. Glad if you can capture it. Thanks for sharing.

Very very pertinent! You covered everything! Thank you 😊

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great feedback! We'll take it : ) More videos ahead.

Awesome advise!!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great tips and a great video! Thanks man!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

You bet, more ahead : ) Thanks for the great feedback.

Good stuff. Things you should always at least consider. Over the years Ive learned that I really dont care for riding with others. Its a lesser experience for me. The trade off is that I am necessarily more cautious about the risks I take and turn back or reroute much earlier than I would with a partner or team. I tried music on an early long trip where I knew I had to cross some flyover area...nope. Just cant do it. It makes that "zone" you mention impossible for me to achieve.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, bit of a trade-off riding alone. We meant to mention in the video the obvious "safety in numbers" benefit of ...... "if you have a crash," but hope folks can figure that on their own. We totally support Self-Guided/Solo riders though, as being Self-Guided/Solo is actually a large part of how RIDE Adventures came to exist in the first place. --- That "zone" is definitely a place that has its own music anyway :) so thanks for commenting. ---- Eric

Thanks for this video... really good tips. Some of these even apply for daily rides and commuting.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! Any ride can be or become an adventure. Thanks for commenting, and RIDE on!

This is a wonderful insight to travel. You sound like a genuine and kind man, as many of your tips reflect such. Hoping 2021 is a great adventure year for us all. Thank you for the insight to better touring, eh 🇨🇦 Well done 👍

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such kind words, and yes, it's fun thinking that maybe we're helping people stay safe, have more fun, etc. More videos ahead : ) --- Eric

Didn't watch but thumbs up for being a biker!!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

RIDE on!

Awesome tips Eric!!!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Louie, we are having fun with this : )

The best part of this video is the shots of Ricardo...by far. (JK) Great video - keep up the great work!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ricardo is the man! And thanks for the kind words🤘

Great riding tips. Thanks for the video. Keep it up.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad if these ideas help anyone, thanks for sharing and commenting.

Always useful info

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Glad if you think so, more videos ahead : ) Thanks for the positive feedback.

I crossed some water earlier today. I was way off on judging the depth. Turned out to be two inches deep, instead of one. #TDUB

2:12 Pretty sure I crossed that on the IDBR in the exact same place (though water was lower). Everyone else hugged the left side.

@RIDEAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, fun, but this shot was from the 'no-man's-land' between Chile and Argentina border posts.

@avocares

2 жыл бұрын

@@RIDEAdventures haha, it was a while ago and apparently my memory failed me. Your trip sounds 100x more epic.

Great timing. I am leaving for my first ADV trip in less than 2 weeks. Thanks!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

👌 Perfect! Glad we can help! Where to?

@jeman022004

3 жыл бұрын

@@RIDEAdventures The MABDR. Not the most technical terrain, but it is convenient for a quick trip to get my feet wet.

@hardworkingamerican8847

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeman022004 Let us know how it goes .

Great Vid!

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! More ahead.

@Goodlife_ADV

3 жыл бұрын

@@RIDEAdventures I’m in Eugene. On an 890rally. Would love to link up sometime for a ride in state

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@Goodlife_ADV Hello to Eugene! We're down in Baja until late May, but after that, back to Bend with all the bikes : ) Couple of dates open for BWO, with the BYOB option: www.rideadv.com/motorcycle-tours/best-week-oregon-adventure-riding-dual-sport-trip

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Excuse me! I am lost. Can you show me the way to YOUR place? NICE!!! :)

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha, and hey, such a line might be the very reason so many of us exist today! Thanks for watching : )

@2:12 make sure you dont have any liquids in your mouth because after you see what happens... what is in you mouth isnt going to stay there . lol. poor dude

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha, it was such an illusion! We had walked right up to the edge of the water previously, and could not believe that such a drop-off was in there. Thanks for commenting : )

@e.s.5529

3 жыл бұрын

@@RIDEAdventures Really love the channel, you do such a great job...keep em commin - from Texas

Have you been to the Philippines sir?

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t believe any of us have yet. Good Riding there?

As a visitor to a country absolutely be respectful. International currency is a Smile. I like riding with music, but 1 time I wasn’t I picked up a nail at highway speed. Only because I could hear was I able to slow & have a slow speed minor crash.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Serendipitous situation, perhaps. Glad it worked out. Thanks for sharing.

4:00 I mean you made it to the other side I don't see how this is relevant? just kidding, very lucky though

@Baer1990

3 жыл бұрын

For someone that had to work in France regularly and not speaking a word French, "Je ne parle pas Français" got me very far. You show them you took the effort and they will usually make an effort to make you understand them.

@RIDEAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

That's the spirit! Yea, I think we show the full cut of that crash in another video.....just cleared it : ) And yea, great example of how a little bit of effort is appreciated. Anyone can imagine themselves in a similar situation.

So I gotta be sensible with the music and I shouldn’t stand-up for the ladies, gotta wear the gear, gotta be polite, gotta stay alert. Sweet Christ- No one is gonna recognize me by the time I watch all your vids.