Yes! Great work on bringing us along. Can't wait to watch the next episode.

Thank you so much for taking the time to create the video for us. Informative and entertaining perspective is just the best. Living through you guys for sure!

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. It makes it all worth it.

I just can't see the enjoyment of that grueling ride for even one day, but I definitely am impressed by your tackling it.

Just found this playlist and glad we did! Excellent videography and narration. Gonna ride along til the end. Thanks again!

@ridewithmike962

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it. Enjoy the virtual ride! :)

You guys are living life's best. Not many smart phone addicts will take on a real life challeng thes days good to see seasoned riders out there. I'm looking to hook up with real riders over 50. My son is 28 and keeps me young at 66. I've been riding since 15. Gotta live.

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I have 3 adult sons that all ride, and that's what keeps me "young" (or at least trying) :)

@catdaddy3302

6 ай бұрын

I’m 70, and I agree. I’m still at it on my KTM 690 Enduro R.

Great video! I followed team UTHO TOI from day one , epic journey. Hoping to make a TOI attempt in 2021, thank you for posting!!

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. More videos coming that should help in your planning and prep.

Subscription sent! I've been trying to find buddys to do this! Unfortunately they like alcohol and I like petrol haha love it guys!

@catdaddy3302

6 ай бұрын

I don’t drink either. I’m 70 and serious now.

Awesome adventure. Looks like a blast.

I love that your buddy brought the American flag up Oxford ridge, awesome! The ride looks fantastic, trails look fun and challenging at times.Thanks for the video, excellent!👍👍

@ridewithmike962

2 жыл бұрын

That flag actually stays up there on Oxford Peak, but is rolled up. It was placed by a previous Tour finisher from Pocatello, and it has become kind of an iconic spot on Day 1 since it is one of the first challenge points.

Wow all of that in one day! Whew nice video!

This is definitely going on my bucket list 👍🇮🇲 Manxman

Just found this. Wanting to do this but difficult to find friends that have same desire. I needed this Thanks!

@rogerhupp3115

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. It’s about a 28hr drive there, from WV. Being honest, I probably don’t have a single person that I rode with that’s willing to make that commitment.

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've got lots of crazy friends who love to ride, but I admit, I had a very short list of those who I thought would want to do this kind of thing.

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogerhupp3115 It's a big commitment of time, money, and effort, but if you fully commit, it's totally worth it. There were two finishers from Kentucky this past year.

@johnelliott3896

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Washington state and have been looking to do this for a couple of years. Anyone who wants to link up and discuss let me know.

@catdaddy3302

6 ай бұрын

@@johnelliott3896I’m in Arkansas and want the same. I’m up for meeting somewhere in between.

Great video! 220 miles for day one! I’m in decent shape for my age, but I’d think I’d be wiped out after that ride.

Excellent!

Loved the flag at Oxford peak 👍🇺🇸

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, that was a cool moment on Day 1.

I would love to one day do this ride!!!

Superb video, narrating, editing. What camera(s) did you use to capture the adventure?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. This was 100% from a GoPro7. I thought of carrying other camera equipment, but there's just not time or space to carry much else. Using the Dango Designs chin mount allows to easily take the camera off for other shots. Lots more coming....9 more days.

This is great! Thanks. Also wondering what radio setup your all using and how well it worked for you? A buddy and I are trying to plan for doing the T1 and would be great to get an idea on radio setup.

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Baofeng UV-82 radios on FRS channel with a helmet and push to talk setup from Planet Headset.com

@Jonnyca21

3 жыл бұрын

@@ridewithmike962 thanks!

Nice video. What is your coms/radio set up and how do you like it? Thanks!

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

We were using the Baofeng UV8R radios with a MotoComm push to talk system on our bars. At first, I wasn't a fan of having to plug in every time getting on and off the bike, but after just a few days I realized just how incredibly valuable the radios were to us as we rode. The range was significantly better than any bluetooth wireless type of radio, so the trade off was well worth it. We were able to ride out of one another's dust, and communicate about oncoming traffic, trail obstacles, etc.

What an epic ride! Great job filming as well - very much looking forward to the next episodes;) What is the communication system you guys are using?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

We were using a wired Push to Talk system combined with Baofeng radios. Radios were in our packs. Push to talk button on our bars, and a boom mic and ear speakers in our helmets. They worked great.

Awesome job on the video. How much fuel did the guy on the 2 stroke carry? I would love to attempt this next year. Trying to decide if it’s doable on my TE250 or if I should pick up a KTM 500 for this.

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin. My buddy on the Husky bought the IMS tank for the KTM TPI. I think it was about a 4.2 gallon tank but I'll check for sure. He had to a very minor modification to the tank up around the neck filler where you put in the injector oil. He heated it up and molded it every so slightly to fit on the Husky. I don't recall exactly how much TPI oil he carried, but you could buy 2 stroke along the way in Ketchum or Salmon. I had the IMS 4.2 gallon tank on my 500 and also carried a Giant Loop 2 Gallon gas bag. There are a couple of days where you need to put some gas in the gas bag and then dump it as soon as you can. I averaged about 47 mpg on my 500. The Husky 250 didn't do quite as well on fuel.....averaging low 30's to about 40'ish.

@justanother_trailrider

3 жыл бұрын

RideWithMike962 thanks for the information. I’m looking forward to more videos.

Great Exhaust Not and EXCELLENT Video Footage! Are you using the FMF Q4 Muffler?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Good ear. Yes, I'm using the FMF Q4 exhaust.

Thank you for creating this video: well done What an inspiring ride... what level of riding training / experience did you guys have prior to the trip? BTW what bikes were you riding?

@ridewithmike962

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Brent and I were riding KTM 500 EXC's and Charles was on a Husky 250 (TPI). We all have many years of riding, racing, and dual sport riding under our belts so most of our training rides were to prepare for long days in the saddle and to make sure bikes and equipment/gear were up to the task.

What bikes were you riding and what mods did you make? What gear were you carrying and anything you would do differently?

@ridewithmike962

2 жыл бұрын

I was riding a 2018 KTM 500 EXC and Brent was riding a 2020 KTM 500 EXC. Charles had a 2019 Husky 250 TPI. Brent and I both had similar mods....we did all the standard stuff you have to do to get the EXC's to run right (remove reed cage in airbox, open up exhaust, fuel tuner or new ECU (we both had fuel tuners). We also both had resprung our bikes for our weights and the additional weight of gear, and both had installed aftermarket headlights and tidied up the taillights with aftermarket kits. We also both geared down slightly. I ran a 50 tooth rear and Brent a 52. We also both had Seat Concepts aftermarket seats (Comfort XL) which was a buttsaver for that many hours in the saddle. There were lots of other little things we both did specific to our preferences as far as ergonomics, tires, handguards, grips, luggage, etc., but nothing that we would change. Our bikes were rock solid and with exception to a smashed chain guide and lost masterlink for Brent on Day 1, we had no other significant bike issues.

Give us a post TOI review of the gear and bike too. What worked and what would you change?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Definitely some lessons learned as well as some things that I feel we did really well.

@jaminoutdoors9872

3 жыл бұрын

I am planning to ride it this year and have been following you closely. My attempt in 2016 was an awesome, harrowing, and eye opening experience as a soloist. I am dialing in my gear and focusing on going much lighter than last time. The effort you put into these videos is obvious and impressive. I'm really grateful! Thank you!

Other than having a tag what other special permits do you need to ride this?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

No special tag other than an Idaho OHV tag. As for permits, you just need to be a little crazy in the head :) All the info is available on motorcyclejazz.com

Why a 500 instead of the typical 350?

Great video all the way around. Are y’all riding 500 / 501s?

@ridewithmike962

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Two of us were on 500's and my other buddy was on a Husky 250. He made it to Day 4 and then had to retire, but it wasn't due to bike issues.

Amazing series. Where did you guys find the gpx files?

@ridewithmike962

2 жыл бұрын

Molly. You can go to motorcyclejazz.com for more info. GPX files aren't published, but a series of key waypoints are provided that are used for navigation (this is intentional by Martin the Tour organizer as it is intended to have people really study the route and navigate, vs. just blindly following a track.

Where do you get info on these trails? I live in Pocatello and have never ridden some of these trails. Waypoints ect.

@ridewithmike962

Жыл бұрын

www.motorcyclejazz.com All the trails are legal public trails and the majority are all on the MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) published by the Forest Service for each respective ranger district that the route covers.

cool !!

I want to do this so badly.

Great videos! What communication are you guys using?

@ridewithmike962

5 ай бұрын

We were using Baofeng radios with a wired push to talk button on the bars. It was a bit of a pain to be wired, but the range is exponentially better than bluetooth devices for this type of ride where we could ride separated and out of the dust when needed.

@offroad.nomads

5 ай бұрын

@@ridewithmike962 Thanks, I typically have a radio with me and would like to know more about this, can you post more info or a link to piecing it together?

@ridewithmike962

5 ай бұрын

We used the Baofeng UV-82 radios. They're readily available for cheap on Amazon. They're technically short-wave radios (so not "legal" without a short wave license) but you can hack them to use just a regular GRMS channel, but they use the higher power of the radio. This is what all my buddies and I use for regular trail riding, but we don't use the wired push to talk connectors on our bars. We just put the radios in a pocket of our KLIM vests and then have the small handheld mic clipped to the front. For the Tour, the only thing we did different was to buy some in-helmet speakers with a push to talk button on the bars which made it easier to communicate while riding and did not require stopping (whereas the way we use them when just "regular" trail riding, is that you pretty much just use them when you're stopped and need to communicate something to the larger group. Lots of videos on KZread about how to re-program them. It's been several years since I did it so I don't remember all the details, but I remember it involved a USB cable connected through my laptop (that came with the radio) to re-program them.

@offroad.nomads

5 ай бұрын

@@ridewithmike962thx, I'm a ham, so I'm familiar with them, just wondering if you were using another ng special, thanks!

Best video I’ve seen for the Tour of Idaho. I want to do this so badly. Question… I did t see a chainsaw on any of the bikes. I thought that was a requirement?

@ridewithmike962

4 ай бұрын

Chainsaws became a requirement the past two years. In 2020 it was not a requirement although we all carried Silky Saws and used them. The Tour is no longer “official” although the route still exists if you want to try it.

@ridewithmike962

4 ай бұрын

Chainsaws became a requirement the past two years. In 2020 it was not a requirement although we all carried Silky Saws and used them. The Tour is no longer “official” although the route still exists if you want to try it.

@caputo116

4 ай бұрын

@@ridewithmike962 I literally just found out that it didn’t exist anymore. I’m very upset about this I really wanted to try it. How would I go about looking into the unofficial ride?

@ridewithmike962

4 ай бұрын

@@caputo116 I believe the waypoints can still be downloaded from motorcyclejazz.com

Why do 2 and 3 man teams split at that one point? Why don't singles go that too?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

There are route variations for 1, 2, and 3 man teams on every day of the Tour. 1 man team route is typically shorter and "easier" overall for the day, although riding as a soloist is harder in other ways due to not being able to rely on any teammates for anything so the route variations try to account for that.

Is this the T3 Tour?

@ridewithmike962

3 жыл бұрын

@Roger Hupp This is the T1 route.

26:00 starts some serious gnar wow

KTM is raking in the cash, nobody rides a honda XR anymore....all you see is the EXC's.....