The only travel mistake is not going

I just completed (well next week I will complete) a 25,000km solo trip from Zimbabwe, via Belfast in S Africa to Belfast in N Ireland on a 45 year-old Honda CB750. I fully agree with all your comments - they hit the nail on the head - but I would say that if you wait till you have all the right gear - the right bike, the right tent, the right suit - you’ll never go. Just get out there! Start small and grow, but start!

"Don't be afraid to go alone", this... I traveled alone from Virginia to Yellowstone last year, hit so much on the way and had a blast. When asked what the best part of the trip way, I replied "16 days of solitude", lol

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Ben I can totally relate, the solitude is one of the best parts of solo trip, just as good or better than any destination.

@tomromancheck5355

4 жыл бұрын

I agree last year I had gone on a two month trip by self and being alone was great and I always met great people who are really nice.

@DeBa1226

4 жыл бұрын

Totally! Going solo, do what you want, eat and stay where you want, stop when you want.... what a re-charging opportunity

@jamtree9746

3 жыл бұрын

I ride alone -People engage with you because you seem to cut a lonely figure.

@dustinsiemers4766

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and you wont be alone on the road. You will meet all sorts of ppl and ride with them if you want to.

Additional Bonus Mistake: Not Going. I was recently reminded that nothing is guaranteed, including the physical ability to ride. Remember, no dying person ever said, "I wish I'd spent more time at work."

@alessio5713

4 жыл бұрын

Stay strong :( !

@norsefalconer

4 жыл бұрын

@@alessio5713 Thanks, I appreciate the support.

@norsefalconer

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone reading my op, I realized it may have sent a VERY gloomy msg. My condition is not life threatening. But, it has been debilitating enough to prevent riding. Recovery my never be enough to allow safe riding again. So, if you're able, get out there while you still can.

@MRMRS2wheeler

4 жыл бұрын

@@norsefalconer Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery. I was out for 6 months a few years back and it sucked. Hope you get out there again soon!

@norsefalconer

4 жыл бұрын

@@MRMRS2wheeler Thank You.

Thanks Tim. You are awesome my brother. For those on the fence. Life is so short, just buy the bike. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.

In terms of planning, I’ve planned a 75-day, 26,000km ride with 3+ outreach locations per day (meaning I had to be in those places) and managed to reach all but one (due to safety) with minimal stress. This trip was meticulously planned, but done so that there was ample time for flexibility in the plan. Here’s how I did it: 1) Plan your day in in legs, meaning break it up to have a rest every 2-3 hours; 2) Plan take at least a 1/2 hour break but allow for 45 minutes in your planning(this allows for when people want to talk to you just before you are about to get on the bike and leave, which happens often). Give yourself an hour at midday (planning for an hour and 15 minutes of course); 3) Plan riding time according to Google maps and add 20% for delays or sightseeing detours. It is important to plan based on predicted driving time, not on distance; and 4) Develop a daily routine for everything you do (pre-ride checks, cooking, setting up camp, breaking camp, etc) before you go so you know how long it takes you to do what you need to do and can allot time appropriately on the ride. This sounds like a lot, but having a clear vision of where you want to go and planning in a ton of flex time means that most days you arrive in plenty of time and on the days that go less than smooth there is a tendency to arrive exactly when you planned to arrive. 75 days, 224 out of 225 commitments met, an incredible experience = this planning process works! ***NOTE: this was for a solo ride. If you are planning a ride with people you have not ridden with before add more flexibility for at least the first 5 days until you can get everyone on the same page!

Thanks sharing. A few years ago I rode solo on a BMW 1200 GSA from Whittier Alaska to the Arctic Circle and then back to Arizona solo. It was an awesome adventure. Agreed - solo is the way to go.

Awesome video! I'm going on my first solo motocamping trip in a few weeks. Heading to the Ozarks and I can't wait! You're videos have definitely helped me prepare. Keep up the good work 🤟

Great info, Tim and welcome back to KZread! Missed ya!

Great video Tim. You hit on done great points. I am definitely guilty of still doing some of these. Especially focusing on the destination. It pains me to think of how much I have missed along the way. Keep up the great work, and as always... Stay safe....

That tip about planning the expenses on your trip is a really an important one. I didn’t plan my budget carefully on a trip once and it really came back and bit me hard. Thanks!!

Great info. My son and I and my nephew are doing the TAT summer of 2021. We’ve already started planning. My son has just recently started riding so I’m taking him on several small trips so he can get a handle on the whole adventure riding scene. I’ve forwarded this video to him. Great stuff!!! Keep it coming. Thanks for putting these out.

I'm lucky . Being retired I can take as long as I want on rides. Even bought a tiny pop pop 125 scooter specifically for slow see the scenery trips.

@tonkabear2369

3 жыл бұрын

Lee B Do you do overnight trips on your scooter?

Nice tips. I also love to travel alone. Always going at my own pace is the best thing on a trip.

Love the video Tim. We two up everywhere. I love taking my fiance with me on rides. It adds to the joy and experience. Keep up the good work.

Tim that was great! Mate its also great to see you chatting with a smile in your voice, you look and sound very happy. Kind regards.

This is gold standard advice! Even after years of travelling I still make all those same classic mistakes.... but to a far lesser degree now

Great pictures. You seem like a wonderful adventurous soul. Happy safe travels.

Tim Great advice mate. I’m from the UK and I’m shipping my bike in May to Anchorage for a 3 month solo trip, AK, YK, BC... MT, ID, WA, CA, NV and so on. Longest I’ve been away is 1 month. Follow your vlogs as part of my research and you have been a massive help and inspiration. You’re already part of ‘the journey’ for me. 👍

Great vid Tim. You nailed it on the mistake of riding with the wrong people! my go to piece of advise for new riders is 'Ride your own ride' and for most of us its one of the hardest things to learn

Love your Channel Bro! I am preparing for a trip from San Diego to Alaska on June 2022 and Your channel is extremely informative to me. Thanks!

Appreciate this. Getting my second bike but first in a looong time. Going to make some short trips before a long one. Definitely some points you made I never even considered. Thank you!

I remember that video 😁👍Great update, brother (and great bonus tip too), hope you have a great weekend, ride safe 😊✌

Never disappointed with your content and presentation style. Quality and personality.

I'm planning my first multi-day motorcycle trip right now, and I've laid out a spreadsheet with destinations and miles per day. I added three fun days into a week and a half, but your tip about being too focused on the destination really hit home. I was going to do 12 states in 10 days, but I always knew in the back of my mind that this was a stretch. Thanks for the timely video release.

@cirelachlan

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the hardest part of a solo multiday moto trip is the "time to go" moment. I love planning, gearing up, figuring out routes and milage, and the actual riding, but it's just the tipping point of the adventure that feels hard. First couple miles away you can always go back for something you forgot, but when the trip sets into the "f*+k yeah, this is gonna be epic" feeling, there is nothing like it.

Thanks for sharing. Great content.

Great Tips Tim. I ride Alone most of the time. usually only ride with others on local day trips.

Great post ….. and timely!! I suffer from OP (over planning)…. and find myself checking off the boxes and not enjoying the journey!!!

Great stuff Tim, thank you 👍🏻

Great information. Thanks for the tips!

I am so happy I came across your channel! Not only because I feel very related to you, or your great tips, but most of all because I am planning a trip from the Netherlands to Croatia and take a big detour through countries I always wanted to go to. I think my trip to Croatia might take up 1,5 weeks and then when I'm in Croatia, I will stay for longer periods at different locations, so all and all I think I'd be gone for at least a few months. You take away some of my fears , made me realise things I wasnt aware of and just some handy tips and tricks! Also, a few people asked me if they could come with me, but I told them all that this is something I need to do alone... one of the reasons for that is that I am actually looking for place to settle and I dont want my feelings for a place get influenced because it's a different buzz when you go on a holiday with a friend, or go "shopping" for spot to potentially spent the rest of my days at.

Brilliant. Thanks Tim. Appreciate the advice.

Great tips. I am getting started on my adventures and looking forward to it. Better late than never. 🙂

Another great and informative video - thank you.

Keep up the great videos! Tip #6 about traveling with others is a great one. You were so diplomatic in your comments about the not so good company. Some people are a joy to be with and enhance the experience. While some other people are just LIFE SUCKERS. Was told don't be afraid to cut the traveling with the life suckers short if it is dragging on you down. I have now found that the quicker you pull that band-aide off the better and the less you will resent that person. Nothing worse than gritting your teeth and having to endure someone else's antics. It has been found helpful to be very very blunt and upfront about my style and expectations, yet still willing to bend/modify as I just might learn something that could suit me better down the road. Also found, while with a pillion, happy in the back, happy in the front. LOL On the other hand days and days on the motorcycle without anything except the thoughts in your head are fantastic. No music, nothing but the drone of the bike and the wind noise are so brain clearing. It is so true you meet nice and interesting random people on your trips too.

Love your channel. That out of the way I am planning my frist solo trip in June. I'm heading to ameracade from Nova Scotia. I'm super excited.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That should be a great trip. Good luck and have fun!

I did a 12,000 mile (around the perimeter) US ride in 2017 and it was a fantastic 6 week adventure - I definitely agree with all your recommendations. I prepared for the trip by watching MANY videos from channels like this (didn't find this channel at the time tho) so did manage to avoid most of these pitfalls. -I was used to ultralight hiking so avoided most of the "overpacking" issues... but one big recommendation I'd make that I've not seen on your channel is water tight "stuff sacks" or "compression bags"... these can be used to GREAT effect for packing clothing and other textiles (bedding, pillows, towels, etc) in the absolute minimal space. This allows you to keep weight low on your bike and that helps with the biggest problem with overpacking (making your bike unwieldy). -If I overgeared in one area it was for weather variation - I had hot desert gear, snow gear and wet gear... I used it all as I rode in temps from 25f to 114f... but it was a lot of bulk. I think gore-tex textile 3 season gear would have done the job and saved a lot of bulk. -My planning was focused on "waypoints"... first was Tail of the Dragon, next were the twisties in Northern Arkansas, next was Pikes Peak, then Anza Borrego (Banner Grade, Palomar) and San Diego... etc... we (was traveling with 2 others for the Westward leg) didn't have specific stopping points in between but did have general "this should take two days..." sort of targets. Since we don't ride interstates it's important to have a good feel for how long it takes to get places for this to work (we know we average about 48mph and on tour average 10-12 hours of saddle time per day... so 450-600 miles per day with a few short days in the 200's and 300's and a few long days in the 600's and 700's). -I'd suggest that folks that have never gone on a long multiday ride tackle a short one (say 4-6 days) first to get a feel for what works for them... 10-12 hours of saddle time means 12-14 hours a day traveling (on the road by 6-7 to have a reasonable chance of getting camp set up before dark)... that's a lot and many riders opt for lighter schedules. -Budget - What worked for me was calculating an estimated budget up front and then adding 50% as a safety margin. Also... include ALL the costs when you're calculating the affordability of a trip. For folks on European bikes you'll need to include maintenance (pre-trip, mid-trip, post trip). When I did an all in calculation (travel, maintenance, depreciation) I was in for about $10k... and that was minimal hotel stays (4 or 5 nights total), and rough camping (no facilities at the site) 2 days out of 3. Well over half that $10k was required maintenance and depreciation on the Multistrada. -Solo - I rode out West with 2 others (and most of my prior touring experience was with those guys). It was fun and yes it does mean compromises because we all have different styles... but it was comfortable and companionable... all good things. On the way back I rode solo since I had more time than the other two riders, it was my first long solo trip and I had a rough start. From San Diego to Lake Tahoe (again no interstates so lots of mountain riding, 2 days total) I was feeling lonely on my own and debated just hopping on 80 and heading Northeast to catch them at Yellowstone... but I stuck with it and by the end of the third day I was over that hump. By the time I got to Seattle I was LOVING riding solo, it's different yes but also very satisfying in different ways. I've always been an independent/introvert sort of person and it clicked with that but also made me more open to chatting with folks at stops (campsites, restaurants, etc...) which as you mentioned leads to all sorts of interesting experiences. So... give yourself a few days to get used to a solo ride before assuming it's not for you.

Truly educational and inspirational mate.

Great tips Tim, thanks! I have been taking long trips with my wife, but I def want to try one solo.

Good tips. I would like thank my friend Phil for showing me how great camping can be on a bike. The most epic adventures happen when you camp. Take Care and Safe Rides.

Thanks for the tips. I can totally relate to taking too much stuff and having to ship some of it home. I call it the walk of shame into the post office.

Thanks I enjoyed your tips. I did a solo trip for the first time last March and it was a great experience. One thing I learnt is you are never alone, there is always someone wanting to talk to the solo bike rider.

Great reminders Tim. The over packing used to bite me but I've learned I have more fun doing with less. It's imperative to carry just the things we'll need and use and be handy with them. I love not having any itinerary at all if possible but if traveling with someone that's nearly impossible to do. So I like traveling alone because as you might say, you see a little creek coming out of a gulch with a two-track along side of it and you're ready to explore. Try convincing your buddy who's been chaffing at the bit to get to Old Faithful since you left home to want to do that! Time and again I've met people on my travels I'd rather hang around with than the company I'm riding with. Thanks Tim and have another successful season of safe riding.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wess. I can totally relate to that experience, I love being able to turn down a two track without even having to ask anyone if they want to go. Very liberating.

Loved the comment about riding an overloaded motorcycle being like a circle act, did a 4000 mile last August on a Ultra with a very heavy bag on top of the tour pack. Felt like a refrigerator back there, made downhill S curves very interesting!

Agree 100% about over packing! I did a 4000 mile trip last Summer on a Ultra. The tour pack has a rack, I abused that by putting a heavy bag on the tour pack rack making the bike super top heavy. Did a lot of riding in mountains, steep downhill s curves were a challenge with the bike so top heavy. Won’t make that mistake again!

I have learned the last few years by riding alone that I actually like myself! Sometimes I am the only person I like. Staying at hotels does get expensive, even when you can afford it. This year, I will take my tent and use Bunk-A-Biker. In the next year, I hope that my brother can retire and join me. He and I grew up in scouts and love camping. He will be a great companion. Again, I have gotten VERY selective about who travels with me, even on day trips. I gave up being the Road Captain for one of the groups of which I am a member. I will share this video with my brother, I think he will enjoy it.

absolutely authentic - thank you so much 🍀🙏👍

Excellent advice. Running your gear in before setting off is crucial. Been caught out by a helmet that never did "bed in".

Like the name change Tim! 👍 Great tips and I need to remember to only take half of what I think I need.. and I'll probably still be overloaded!! 🤣

I've had my DR for 4 months was daunting traveling alone but i kind of like it. You can do what ever you like. Tired you stop find a track you explore. Like the name change by the way. And thank you for your knowledge and experience..

Nice video again. Love the new name. I agree about the last tip. I have very few people I ride with and most of the time I ride alone. That being said my off road trips are much more subdued when I’m alone 😃

Great advice thanks so much brother!

Hi Tim from down under(NZ) keep the videos coming,stay safe ..

Thanks for sharing your experience dude, cheers!

Congratulations 🎉on your 12 years of sobriety! 👍🏻👍🏻 love your channel. Keep up the great work and thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing your adventures..

Tim, Great advice. I started late in life and have taken a TAT trip with my 3 boys recently. I retire next year and am planning a, so far solo Alaska trip in 2022. I figure 6 to 8 weeks with alot of prospecting in the yukon area. Keep the videos coming and be safe.

@xyru7373

2 жыл бұрын

How it it going?

Absolutely agreed with the bonus Tipp and the comments about with who You ride ir to ride alone. I made that experience on my Mexico-Alaska trip

These were very well thought out set of mistakes. I didn't see the first vid, but this one has good lessons to learn.

Hey Tim, leave no trace is a great mantra and a great organization! Ive been a trainer for years, you should become one if your not already. Thanks man!!

Another awesome and informative video, Tim! I have experienced all but one of your tips. One thing that I really want to get away from is staying in hotels as much as I do. I do a decent amount of long range travel and I have found that the quality of most reasonably priced hotels is going down the drain to the point that I would rather stay in a tent than subject myself to these nasty places.

Always nice to listen to you, your suggestions and comments. I also think that company is a key consideration when going on motorcycle trips. My husband and I like to ride together with no others, kinda we get along after 38 years together hehe. This year after a long trip together I will continue solo, my first time. I will let you know about it after :)

I love this updated version and the FTA header/title. Are we slowly headed for a new name? Your choice. Whatever you will decide is ok for me. I just love the content of your channel! Cheers

I love traveling solo! Enjoyed your video. Thank you

Awesome and quite informative 👌 I was into motorcycle riding only 1 year and took a 2,400 mile ride alone without notifying anyone. In retrospect was very risky and tight clothes became brutal only 2 hours into the adventure. I am ready to go again thru Arizona, Utah and Colorado much better prepared. Probably alone again, unless I planned it with someone like you!

Good advice man. Travelling alone can be epic.

+1 on the overpacking. I've only been on one motorcycle camping trip so far, but I lugged around 100 pounds of stuff that I didn't use for 4,000 miles. I had trouble finding the stuff I needed under all the stuff that I didn't use at all.

Very infornative and affirmative. Thanks really. We are the same people you see. Doesn't matter which continent we stay and what country we belong to. Our aspirations and our problems are alike. Hence sharing our experiences is a blessing and thanksgiving at the same time. Thanks bro!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Sounds like we have a lot in common.

Tim, cool name change! I love what you are doing with the brand. Keep up the focus and drive that you have buddy, great things are coming your way. If you ever feel like you planned to much just shoot me a call and I will come remind you the journey is the priority and you can show me how cool it is to actually get to the destination lol.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody! I appreciate it. Glad you like the new name.

Excellent advice!

Found you thanks to Amanda. I’ve just returned from a solo trip, that was mostly highway, but I loved every minute of it. 4776 miles round trip. British Columbia was gorgeous. My poor husband had to endure 12 days of defending my choice to go solo.

Great advice... thank you for posting...

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, glad you enjoyed it.

I do a lot of solo travel and I love it! just me and the road. Loving the channel brother, be safe out there. #technmoto #support

Thanks for this video and advice

Thank you. It was a pleasure to come along on your journey. I hope to visit your campground early December....say hello and hope to get some advise regards travel and editing. 😉

Some great advice ... I have done many Euro trips and only once with company, it was good but every other trip was solo and way better. No issues of route, set off times, riding hours etc etc .... nearly always ended up in conversation with people along the way and even tagged along for a few miles with other riders but solo for me every time.

All so true. On the clothes, I found that I don't like to unroll all pants, shirts, socks that I have so tightly rolled up to compact them. I get lazy with the motels/hotels, just pull up and check in, next time I'll do more research to find the KOA's and hostels before I leave, I wish I'd done more to find hostels for sure. Throw away the schedule, as you said, you'll miss a lot if you think you've got to be somewhere at a certain time. Thumbs up on the solo traveling too, although there is a slight amount of anxiety that accompanies you when you're in remote or desolate stretches. Great and important video, thanks Tim!

Hello bro nice updated with own experience motorcycle traveling very help full that's good sharing stay safe Amen

Tim... I just got your book! I haven’t yet finished it, but, it’s an excellent book! An excellent, well-written, a definitive work! Not an “Ok” book, it’s a great book. Informative, complete, well structured, and well-written. Tim, you should be proud. The years of your experience has born fruit, and you’ve conveyed and passed along the knowledge and insight anyone looking to camp and travel with a motorcycle needs to know. It needs to be in the hands of every enthusiast... every dealership or gear store should sell it, or even give it away with when they buy a bike. It’s a ‘go to book’, Tim. I’m going thoroughly read it, and buy another for a gift. Thank you Tim.

@FTAAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the book!!

Good advice. Thank you!

very calming :) like adventure bike radio, when weather does not permit outdoors...

I got nothing to add to this... I especially agree with you (and almost everyone else) about traveling alone vs bringing a friend. I love traveling solo but admit it would be good to meet up with someone on the road to ride with for a day or so. One of the things I will be finding out is, transitioning from a big interstate tour bike to a 1000cc adventure bike. I know there is a learning curve, but I’ve already ridden it over 3500 miles, so hoping there aren’t any “BIG” surprises. I have recently subscribed to your channel and find your life on the road is a dream realized...... Ride Safe Tim.....

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger! I enjoy meeting up with people for a few days too, sometimes planned and sometimes by chance. Glad you are finding some value in my channel and enjoying my videos. Cheers!

Great video. Chin up wheels down; embrace the adventures.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edd!

Another great video!

Solo is the way to go - ride where you want, stay where you want, talk to God along the way...

@IdahoMtnRider

4 жыл бұрын

And enjoy the beautiful home he has given us.

@TheFvonreiche

4 жыл бұрын

@@IdahoMtnRider Amen brothers! Did a an Alaskan trip last July with a buddy. Completed 7000 miles in 13 days 9 of those in the rain doing an average of 15 hours a day. That is plain stupid. Had the wring tires and did not take time to clean and lube the chain. Almost did not make it back home and lost 10 pound in 10 days. We are no longer "friends" Completed trips through 17 states on my own and planning another trip to ad 12 more states this year. ON MY OWN!

@ggff5580

4 жыл бұрын

I dont think theres a god, anyway you are right!!

@IdahoMtnRider

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFvonreiche Those are some big days. It would be tough to enjoy everything pounding out that kind of mileage. If you are passing through Eastern Idaho on you next trip look me up.

@cyanogen7582

4 жыл бұрын

I agree to an extent, though having a buddy or two is nice occasionally. I would often find someone at a stop that was headed in the same direction and we would ride and part ways afterwards, I'd say its a nice experience meeting different people and sharing knowledge. Though yes, I definitely enjoy having some me time on the journeys.

Good and thoughtful tips!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hey Tim, I am writing from India. You have been an inspiration - thankyou for sharing all your stories. I am on a solo riding trip myself and you advise and tipos came in handy. Its been a beautiful ride and I just wanted to drop a line and tahnkyou. If you are ever riding in India please feel free to call for any help. best wishes.

"Then there have been times where I was with somebody that maybe detracted from what I could have otherwise gotten from my time" Ha ha, Tim you are so nice, so much better than saying "then there were times I traveled with complete tools!" Ha ha, keep up the great work!

Thank and very good info. I'm Malaysian and plan to go round peninsula Malaysia in a month time. Hope you and your bike will come to my country one day. Cheers

I can't agree more on the points you made. Some of my best trips are when I just followed my front tire.

Great stuff. I'm an overplanner, I know that. I've done trips with no reservations and trips camping where I just find a place at dark.. On the other end, for our long summer trips, say to Banff or Glacier, I've made motel reservations a year in advance......make them so you can cancel without penalty......plans do change. Thanks Tim.

Totally excellent video! And 2 thumbs up about travelling solo.

@FTAAdventures

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thanks. Great advice.

@ FTA adventures Great advice! Thank you! 💗😎👍

Tim thank you for everything you do.. your advice and knowledge is greatly appreciated. I have all my gear I purchased last yr for my camping adventures and my Africa Twin is waiting.. I am so excited for my first solo trips this season.. you truly have been such a inspiration for me to go and do this.. I also am gonna try to launch a you tube channel this yr..I really loved the information on the last video you did.. and I totally forgot to tell you that .. so thank you a lot bud.. man can’t wait for the end of winter in the north east.. got some trips into Vermont and New Hampshire waiting. Be safe brother

@johnobrien8542

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew krisowaty I also cant wait to do a first solo moto camp trip. I am in southern N.H. and have been riding my whole life and camping but never combined the two. I plan on doing the North east discovery route from N.Y back to new Hampshire this summer with a friend. Looking forward to that. Best of luck with your first solo trip and possibly KZread channel 👍.

@matthewkrisowaty7053

4 жыл бұрын

John Obrien hey brother I hope you have an awesome adventure it sounds great.. your trip sounds amazing ! I wish you the best of luck and travel safe.. most of all enjoy every second of it and just remember how very lucky we are to be out on our bikes and in nature! And thank you for the comment back and support . Man spring is right around the corner I am so looking forward to this season.. also getting another bike in a few weeks crf 250 rally for more local seasonal roads and back woods areas exploring tighter areas with it the Africa twin is a big girl during mud season.. I am in Canaan ny about 20 min from Pittsfield mass and ride into Vermont a lot.. gonna hit New Hampshire this yr also..so if you have any hidden locations you can recommend .... have you ever done the hamster run in New Hampshire? I heard it’s awesome.. but do it with a buddy it can be rough in some areas if your riding a bigger bike. Ok man again enjoy yourself and ride on !

@johnobrien8542

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew krisowaty the African twin is an awesome bike but I'm not there yet as I still ride tight single track in the woods of New England and that bike is to big and heavy. Some day when I move on to adventure riding I will get a big bike. I haven't heard of the hampster run only a turkey run. Also if you want to do some trail riding in N.H. look up Jericho park up in Gorham Gorham NH. Beautiful area in the white mountains.

@matthewkrisowaty7053

4 жыл бұрын

John Obrien .. hey bud I am a woods rider also.. just sold my Ktm 300 last season due to back injury.. I freakin miss single track. I got the Africa twin so I can do some light off-roading..she has full knobbies of course.. and actually going to purchase a 2020 crf rally tomorrow..a bit easier during mud season than the big girl.. so she will be for bigger trips.. I do have a trip planned for Jericho this season looks fun just can’t ride light speed like I could before on my Ktm.. gotta slow it down and preserve the back..so the rally with its whopping 25 hp will have to do.. at least I can do some light dirt bike riding on that in comfort.. well bud ride safe and enjoy all your ride this season!

This was definitely worth revisiting. great topics! I could have commented on all of them but here's my two cents: Another useful resource for comfort lodging is Airbnb. I've found campers, tree houses and affordable rooms in pricey areas through this website. Very helpful!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rusty! That is a great tip. I'd love to find a tree house to stay in, that sounds awesome.

@copwcuffs5415

4 жыл бұрын

@@FTAAdventures Out n About treehouse resort, 👍Takilma OR (outside Cave Junction) camping & tours of the treehouses (if they are all booked)

Did a West coast to East coast on my own and Loved every min took a couple day to get into a grove after that awesome . keep up the good work dude

@marcoluoma3770

4 жыл бұрын

Did you make up your own route? Did you keep a blog? I'm thinking about a cross-country trip so would appreciate a pointer towards any useful resources. Thanks!

@redberrine

4 жыл бұрын

@@marcoluoma3770 hey dude sorry for the late reply i flew my bike into Vancouver then did Vancouvers island and then started head back home by toronto had buddy in kelowna stoped there for 3 mights wanted to see mount rushmore so made my way there then head back into canada through michigan by sault ste marie and then home wanted to see Vancouvers island and mount rushmore everything else was just joy riding and good roads and scenery hope this helps took 14 days

@marcoluoma3770

4 жыл бұрын

@@redberrine Thanks for the reply. One last question: did you use a pre-planned route, or just meander? I'm looking for some good resources to plan non-interstate routes. Thanks again.

@redberrine

4 жыл бұрын

@@marcoluoma3770 not really just google maps l did ride a long part of interstate from South Dakota all I wanted from trip was Tofino and mountain Rushmore I really just kind of wing it just enjoyed riding by my self the best part when people see your from out of Providence or State they want to know your story never met one bad person stopped in Sturgis to get my brother a t shirt with my BMW everyone was Kool l hope with all this madness you can still do your trip wish I had more advice for you other than just do it I will answer any questions sometimes late but always an answer

Good advice, can't beat riding along

@FTAAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

Great tips!

Hello Tim, as always great tips. Most of it can only be learned through experience, sometimes it is painful too! Greetings from Michael from Germany!

I’ve hung out in that bus! Definitely try to follow these from my own experiences, budget and destination stress are my biggest hurdles. It’s funny when I tell my friends I’m planning a trip the first thing they ask is who is coming with me and it’s always been alone on the bike and that’s how I like it

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

I can relate, budget and destinations have been big stress inducers for me too. Ride safe!