Nice job with the edit Mike. I can totally appreciate how much work it is. Nice job on the second attempt as well. Most people have no concept of the challenges involved in riding that much and navigating, and dealing with little sleep, and all the other factors.

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! And congrats on being a 2020 FINISHER! You guys were absolutely awesome for leading the way - I was watching closely right before I made my attempt. I have very much enjoyed your daily TOI videos too! There are a few sections in the tour that I would like to see in person.. someday.. lol

Cheers, mate! That looks life a once (or twice in your case) in a lifetime adventure. Kudos and please keep sharing and inspiring the rest of us!

Coolest dad ever!!

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Coolest daughter ever!!

Good Vid of the Adventure! August 19-22 of 2020 I was camping and riding the area around the Smoky Bar! I checked every evening at the Store to see if any Tour of Idaho guys were there, no luck. On the 28th at the Powell Ranger Station on Hwy 12, I talked with 2 guys who were on track to finish the Tour. They said- "Would not recommend anyone to try it"... cause it was so tough!!! Kudos to You on your attempt!!!

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Larry - you are way too kind. Thanks though! We may have been pretty close to crossing paths last year. And I won't lie - it was indeed very hard. Riding solo adds another dimension. lol

Your Such an Underrated Content Creator!

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think the waking up at 3-4am would be the hardest part for me every day..😂😂

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I agree with that! LOL

One of the best T1 vids yet and my new favorite moto soundtrack. Nice job Mike!

@mikeolson7774

2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed it! I did have fun picking the soundtrack for the vid. There are some good tunes on the 2019 Attempt video too! lol

Very nice! Can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store!

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, me too!

Good job, Mike. Thanks for the video! Gosh darn this is a tough ride. We are scheduled for attempt #2 in August. I can sure appreciate the solo attempts, thats a whole different ball game.

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will be cheering for you guys (let me know your team name). And yes, going solo was challenging, fun, and frightening all at the same time..

Thanks for sharing, Mike. That looks like an awesome challenge and a very fun experience. Wish I were a good enough rider to join you.

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look! Keep riding wherever you are - and enjoy this world around us. BTW I wish I was at the Jimmy Lewis level too. Maybe someday - we can all dream.. right? LOL

Your music choices are fantastic! Love the video.

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob - thanks! I enjoyed finding/selecting the music! Very glad that you liked it too.

Great job Mike! That’s really impressive.

@mikeolson7774

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! It was a challenge.. Best of luck to everyone trying a 2021 attempt!

Great music!!! Awesome video!

@mikeolson7774

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Mike, great video man!! A great attempt! It was so cool watching you open the door to your cabin at Smoky bar store and seeing the sign on the wall that said Fairfield 14mi. A really good friend of mine is from there (I'm just a short hop away in South Carolina). His family actually started the settlement in a way back in the day! Spent a little time out there one summer camping and riding around a little in the sawtooths. Between that trip and seeing videos like yours here, it seals the deal I gotta go back and take the bike this time!

@mikeolson7774

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome - hope you can get back their soon! I was back there last Fall, but the Ross Fork fire pushed me out to east of Stanley.

@PSBEadventures

Жыл бұрын

@Mike Olson heard that. I sure did enjoy watching you guys finish the tour man. Jeff Stoess sent me a link to your playlist and glad he did! Since I made the comment above, we've planned up a trip late July this year! Park in Fairfield, ride north on dirt to Wallace and visit a buddy there. Hope to camp along the way. More of a dual sport trip but plan to hit some non-death single track since we'll be loaded down pretty good!

@mikeolson7774

Жыл бұрын

You will enjoy every bit of it - even the non-death singletrack is amazing!

Glad to see you doing it again!! Such a pretty route, looks fun and intense at the same time! Thanks for sharing the great video, brought me laughter, tears and excitement to try things in life!

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chens. 2020 has been such a year (for all of us). I went back and forth on giving it another go. And as you say, it is good to try things in life!

Just wondering...was the route you planned less single track? Some other videos of the TOI show very difficult terrain that would like not be safe for a solo rider.

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter - that is a great observation. My route was the full "solo" rider route that included all of the difficult singletrack terrain. To be honest, there were many times that I was more focused and concerned about actually riding (and surviving) than shooting video so I never even turned my GoPro on. Looking back, it would have been great (cinematically LOL) to capture the bear right in front of me on the trail (if I would have had it recording all the time) instead of just running up the ridge.. It would help too if GoPro batteries lasted longer. LOL

Hey Mike! I am just starting my TOI research. Can I ask specifically you retired? Maybe I missed it! Great video!!

@mikeolson7774

2 жыл бұрын

Thx! Glad you liked it. Aggravated a prior injury. Thought it prudent to not become stranded... lol. Good that you're doing lots of research - it will pay off.

Nice video. Really enjoyed the music. August 23-2021. All set to go. Well. Maybe not “all set”....lol. Going though

@mikeolson7774

3 жыл бұрын

Very glad that you liked it! All the best to you and your run! None of us were really "all set" either... So, you are in good company. lol

A little less music and more motorcycle .

@mikeolson7774

Жыл бұрын

You're right - more motorcycle is always better!