I just watched your 2022 and 2023 TOI vlogs over the last four or five days. What an incredible journey! Outstanding job in the challenges and on the vlog. It was like binge watching a great TV mini-series.
@cep82144 күн бұрын
Great video is it really 100 miles a day and what would you rate the terrain moderate or challenging thinking of doing it this year thanks.
@GodsCountry1285 күн бұрын
I’m trying to start a dirtbiking based KZread channel. How did you start? Any tips?
@Alixraces9 күн бұрын
Woah that printed GPS screen is really cool 😂😅
@graysontan169213 күн бұрын
what battery do you use?
@lawnrebel18 күн бұрын
It is so fantastic to watch this after having ridden it. Thank you for making this video.
@1122ss20 күн бұрын
How difficult is this race compared to other hare scrambles? Videos are hard to judge the steepness and difficulty level.
@briangoss20 күн бұрын
It is high up on the list of difficulties. It's pretty relentless on the rocky side. If it is hot and dry, heat exhaustion is a very real issue. For 2024, currently, it is very dry and dusty. The route is backwards, and there are a lot of steep climbs. All that said, it's a very fun course.
@1122ss20 күн бұрын
@@briangoss Thank you, Brian.
@michaelflores765729 күн бұрын
You are an incredible inspiration! thank you so much for providing this series to us! I can’t wait to see what you have planned next!!
@silverado5325Ай бұрын
I lost a counter shaft bolt early on a three day ride. Rode the rest of the trip without it. Now issues. Very impressive vids. Hard enough to put the hours in but to film it is overtime.
@shanebrown2963Ай бұрын
Great videos!! I would love ride all that at once but at my own pace. lol. I’m from MT. There is nothing better than being in the back country away from everything and everyone!
@Wildfyr3Ай бұрын
I'm so glad you're back for a 2023 trip! I loved your 2022 videos, they're so inspiring, one day soon I'll start chipping away at the tour. Does anyone make roadbooks for these trails yet?
@briangossАй бұрын
Hi, no roadbooks available.
@jimedick9496Ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best motorcycle endurance videos I’ve seen. I was in awe the entire video. I felt every kind of emotion watching this video. Excitement, nerves, and jealousy. Ha, I’m so damn jealous 😂 Thank you for sharing your experience with those of us with the same interests as yours. I am truly inspired by you!!! I live in Oregon at the moment, till I can move back to Boise, three years from now after I retire. This is a bucket list, but I’ll be 57 when I can retire, so I’ll have to wait till then. I’m not sure I’ll be able to complete the course, but that won’t stop me from trying 😁 Till then, I’ll just have to watch your videos. Again, I fully enjoyed this!!
@briangossАй бұрын
Thank you kind sir.. :-) glad you are enjoying them. When you are through the 2022 series.. be sure to check out 2023, another big adventure. enjoy.
@TalAmir2 ай бұрын
Is that a husky 501?
@briangossАй бұрын
2017 Husqvarna FE350S
@MacawAviculture2 ай бұрын
The Tour of Idaho solo is easily analogous to climbing Everest solo. The ability and intellect required to stop the ride or the climb can save your live and allow future adventures in those domains. Adventures at this level are seldom successful given the numerous opportunities for failure because of weather, rider error, or machine failure. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure, and especially for being intelligent enough to survive it. Great video editing and photographic skills also!
@briangoss2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment, and understanding of the challenge. It is an amazing thing.. and very addictive.
@MacawAviculture2 ай бұрын
@@briangoss you mentioned only 5 years of riding dirt bikes? Incredible skills in so short of time! I began riding motorcycles at 15 when it was possible in the late 1960's to rent Yamaha 80 trail bikes at a local gas station! Now at 73 I ride a 2017 KTM 1090R on fast pavement and easy off-road rides, and a 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F for difficult and technical rides close to my home in remote Colorado. Addictive is a great term to describe our love of off-road adventures! Looking forward to your next video! I gave up on GoPro cameras recently after so many issues, which model did you use in the 2023 TOI videos? Your videos using them had great color, contrast, and focus!
@MacawAviculture2 ай бұрын
Mile 98.5 reminds me of riding above treeline on the Alpine Loop in Western, CO. I am amazed to see you riding this section sitting down!
@briangoss2 ай бұрын
yeah, those high elevation, alpine zones are impressive. its another world. you do sit a lot, you just cant stand all the time, too many hours on the bike.. you get good at riding both ways :-)
@DesmondLouwphoto2 ай бұрын
Well done and thanks for the videos!
@brucebieber36922 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this adventure.
@TheREALLibertyOrDeath2 ай бұрын
Love Idaho, I need to get back out there
@DualSportDoug2 ай бұрын
I've gotten hooked on your TOI video series. What other GPOS units have you used for riding? I have used a Garmin 176, 276C and currently have a 478. They are all the same form factor. I like the detailed mapping they offer for off-highway riding. For a short time I had a 276CX (2020) but I hated it because it was very slow to redraw the maps when zooming in and out, so I sold it after the 2020 riding season and kept using my 478. The 478 seems to have a minor issue with the screen not being as bright as it used to be, so I think it's time to replace it. Maybe the Montana 700 is what I need. On my Tenere 700, I started using a Zumo XT, but it really lacks the level of detail for backcountry riding I am accustomed to with the old school Garmins I've been using.
@DualSportDoug2 ай бұрын
I've heard about the Tour of Idaho before, and watched probably one video from someone else, but I had no idea it was a course laid out and an "event" that had to be completed in a given number of grueling long days of riding. Thanks for explaining what it is and sharing your experience.
@TXH11382 ай бұрын
I was a little surprised to see you back. You must be a gluten for punishment, lol. As always, very entertaining and impressed with your personal fortitude. I was telling Shonky Productions about you carrying a chain saw and gave him a link to your set up in v1 of last year.
@JustInTheMoney2 ай бұрын
How many laps is this race??
@briangoss2 ай бұрын
An average C class rider should expect to do 3 laps. Average A or B riders in their race will get 4 or 5
@bradfinegan33813 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Epic on all levels. Much respect.
@84retroman3 ай бұрын
Great song list, well done...
@spencerdebuf85523 ай бұрын
Clever fix! Nice work! My countershaft seal started leaking on the tour also. I tried to bribe a dealership in Missoula with 100$ to deliver a replacement to St. Regis but no luck. Ended up not being an issue
@denisKelly-sx8gq3 ай бұрын
Maté what an effort I feel for you hold your head high that was hard core not many would have the balls well done also picture quality and music choices were excellent 2022 2023 2024 has to be your year All the best from down under 👍
@selfmadefarmer20203 ай бұрын
Very inspiring I’ve loved your videos. For not being around here and this style of riding on top of being fairly new to the sport you did incredibly well. Bravo sir.
@robertpack76823 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you for this series. I’m sorry you didn’t get to complete but what a great adventure. Well done, sir.
@robertpack76823 ай бұрын
At 1:05:00 when the massive attack X your flow kicks in…. Apex moto vlogging. Thank you for taking the tremendous amount of time it took to share this adventure with us.
@EmileModesitt3 ай бұрын
Amazing adventure!! Thanks for sharing. But my god, why not run a nitromousse?! They’ll last a full 1000+ mile race if you install and lube them correctly in the first place.
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
Very common question and one that has had a lot of discussion between all the participants. in the past many have tried mousse and they have failed, same with Tubliss. Why they failed we don't know. But I agree it is the logical solution. The technology and experience with them is much better now and the desert mousse should survive just fine. only question is the weight of the bike and what kind of effect that will have on long road sections. If i do something like this again, i will probably go with a Mousse and carry a tube just in case.
@billnova13 ай бұрын
Awesome series. I’m looking for alternative lighting to use when running my saw rack, what are you using ? Thanks
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
The lights are Diode Dynamics SSc1 Pro pods. with the "flood" lenses. extremely happy with these lights. they have worked flawless for 2 years now. On day 5 I go over them a little.
@dengised3213 ай бұрын
Facinating tour. Where did you sleep each night, hotels/motels?
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
We stayed in towns at hotels/motels/Inn's or AirB&B's you need to prearrange all your rooms about 6 months in advance.
@larrybauman90963 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos, I was looking forward to number eight. Sad to see what happened. It’s amazing what a person can do. Good luck to your future endeavors your voice sounds like the Mandalorian from Disney so I’ll call you the Mandalorian trail rider thanks again I’m 66 and just bought my first two bikes this year went for the road and went for the dirt, you’re inspiring.
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
awesome.. thank you :-) this is why i did the videos. I have never seen those movies :-)
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
unbelievable journey and i am really gutted for you - i have to ask why not run mousse in the first place? i will never remove them from my dirtbike as out there in the wild i do not desire to spare thoughts or waste my energy on punctures....
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
some f'in commitment to a ride this is, fair play fella
@faller123 ай бұрын
Not to sound like everyone else reviewing your ride, YOU ROCK! Great music too!
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ridewithmike9623 ай бұрын
I pre-rode all that stuff in the Lemhi range and into Leadore in 2022. It wasn’t on our Tour route in 2020. That stuff is sooooo good. I dubbed Devil’s basin “Devil’s buttcrack” and I think the 2022 iteration was the toughest and obviously took some teams out unfortunately. You faced some serious adversity and I can’t believe your resilience with crazy long days in the saddle. Great job with the editing. Even taking the emotional energy while you’re riding to be thinking of getting the shots, takes thought and energy on top of everything else you’re already dealing with.
@ridewithmike9623 ай бұрын
Another great job. I just finished Day 2. I appreciated the additional detail about the Tour rules. So many people just don’t get it and don’t understand why you can’t just get help along the way or have some chase you, then throw in special navigation sections, challenge points, bonus sections. We’re a select breed to enjoy this 😂
@motominded52753 ай бұрын
You the man Brian, like you, ive only made 7 days of TOI....Next up, Ridaho I guess. Thanks for the vid, its hard to convey how difficult this is in words, excellent job with the vids
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
Thank you.. we will see what's next.. Keep a watch out next winter, to see what caught my eye ;-)
@motominded52753 ай бұрын
@@briangoss👍
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
good bike info - great videos, great journey
@livhale23443 ай бұрын
Hey brian , would you be willing to share your routes ?
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along, a lot of work has gone into this post ride - what a trip
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
epic video and fair play to you for the massive effort, great riding - thanks
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
brilliant -day 3 next in queue - thankyou for the huge effort in creating these
@ogasi17983 ай бұрын
1: watching and rooting for you big time all the way from little old England: YOU ARE A DAMN TROOPER sir, so are all who try this. 2: I cannot put into words how hard this must be mentally. 3: you are so lucky to have such a vast landscape to ride which leads me onto 4. 4: If i said i could imagine or comprehend how this must feel i would be lying, i have done long trips here on our island and we can get bad weather (most of the time hahahaa) and exposed terrain but the sheer area you are in is just unimaginable to people like me here. 5: what a shame they have stopped the event, what a shame. I know this is in the past but i am going to watch each episode and i truly hope you make it, i really do.
@nvr-ending-adv86443 ай бұрын
Unbelievable, good job. I looked at this when it was 10 days long, but when people said it was a good idea to pre run some of it ahead of time it just seemed like a crazy commitment. Did you ride any of it in the year prior to this attempt? I hope you touch on your fitness level, I race MX and would consider myself above average for 55. But 13 days at that pace would be a dream. I'll target RIdaho, probably more my speed LOL. Good job on editing too!!
@briangoss3 ай бұрын
Thanks, its a huge commitment. I race harescrambles in the northeast. I did attempt TOI in 2022 so the first 5 days i had seen before. that really is an advantage. As far as fitness, I was probably at 50-60% of where i really should have been. but you adapt and just focus on conserving energy wherever you can. its all part of the formula.
@ridewithmike9623 ай бұрын
What a hard core day. My motto has always been that it’s not an adventure unless is starts or ends in the dark. You did both so that makes for an epic adventure! You showed some serious persistence to ride almost 24 hours and deal with all that you were dealt.
@jamesbramblett33463 ай бұрын
What a day!!!!! Congratulations. Nice riding, nice editing and storytelling. Enjoyed watching this very much.
@Pinetreemoto3 ай бұрын
Husky bike but not a husky chainsaw? Blasphemy. Seriously hardcore adventure dude thanks for sharing this!
@dengised3213 ай бұрын
Great videos Brian. This series is inspiring me to give this tour a shot. Do you live in the North East? I'm in New York state and if your close let's ride sometime.
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I just watched your 2022 and 2023 TOI vlogs over the last four or five days. What an incredible journey! Outstanding job in the challenges and on the vlog. It was like binge watching a great TV mini-series.
Great video is it really 100 miles a day and what would you rate the terrain moderate or challenging thinking of doing it this year thanks.
I’m trying to start a dirtbiking based KZread channel. How did you start? Any tips?
Woah that printed GPS screen is really cool 😂😅
what battery do you use?
It is so fantastic to watch this after having ridden it. Thank you for making this video.
How difficult is this race compared to other hare scrambles? Videos are hard to judge the steepness and difficulty level.
It is high up on the list of difficulties. It's pretty relentless on the rocky side. If it is hot and dry, heat exhaustion is a very real issue. For 2024, currently, it is very dry and dusty. The route is backwards, and there are a lot of steep climbs. All that said, it's a very fun course.
@@briangoss Thank you, Brian.
You are an incredible inspiration! thank you so much for providing this series to us! I can’t wait to see what you have planned next!!
I lost a counter shaft bolt early on a three day ride. Rode the rest of the trip without it. Now issues. Very impressive vids. Hard enough to put the hours in but to film it is overtime.
Great videos!! I would love ride all that at once but at my own pace. lol. I’m from MT. There is nothing better than being in the back country away from everything and everyone!
I'm so glad you're back for a 2023 trip! I loved your 2022 videos, they're so inspiring, one day soon I'll start chipping away at the tour. Does anyone make roadbooks for these trails yet?
Hi, no roadbooks available.
This has to be one of the best motorcycle endurance videos I’ve seen. I was in awe the entire video. I felt every kind of emotion watching this video. Excitement, nerves, and jealousy. Ha, I’m so damn jealous 😂 Thank you for sharing your experience with those of us with the same interests as yours. I am truly inspired by you!!! I live in Oregon at the moment, till I can move back to Boise, three years from now after I retire. This is a bucket list, but I’ll be 57 when I can retire, so I’ll have to wait till then. I’m not sure I’ll be able to complete the course, but that won’t stop me from trying 😁 Till then, I’ll just have to watch your videos. Again, I fully enjoyed this!!
Thank you kind sir.. :-) glad you are enjoying them. When you are through the 2022 series.. be sure to check out 2023, another big adventure. enjoy.
Is that a husky 501?
2017 Husqvarna FE350S
The Tour of Idaho solo is easily analogous to climbing Everest solo. The ability and intellect required to stop the ride or the climb can save your live and allow future adventures in those domains. Adventures at this level are seldom successful given the numerous opportunities for failure because of weather, rider error, or machine failure. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure, and especially for being intelligent enough to survive it. Great video editing and photographic skills also!
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment, and understanding of the challenge. It is an amazing thing.. and very addictive.
@@briangoss you mentioned only 5 years of riding dirt bikes? Incredible skills in so short of time! I began riding motorcycles at 15 when it was possible in the late 1960's to rent Yamaha 80 trail bikes at a local gas station! Now at 73 I ride a 2017 KTM 1090R on fast pavement and easy off-road rides, and a 2023 KTM 350 EXC-F for difficult and technical rides close to my home in remote Colorado. Addictive is a great term to describe our love of off-road adventures! Looking forward to your next video! I gave up on GoPro cameras recently after so many issues, which model did you use in the 2023 TOI videos? Your videos using them had great color, contrast, and focus!
Mile 98.5 reminds me of riding above treeline on the Alpine Loop in Western, CO. I am amazed to see you riding this section sitting down!
yeah, those high elevation, alpine zones are impressive. its another world. you do sit a lot, you just cant stand all the time, too many hours on the bike.. you get good at riding both ways :-)
Well done and thanks for the videos!
Thanks for sharing this adventure.
Love Idaho, I need to get back out there
I've gotten hooked on your TOI video series. What other GPOS units have you used for riding? I have used a Garmin 176, 276C and currently have a 478. They are all the same form factor. I like the detailed mapping they offer for off-highway riding. For a short time I had a 276CX (2020) but I hated it because it was very slow to redraw the maps when zooming in and out, so I sold it after the 2020 riding season and kept using my 478. The 478 seems to have a minor issue with the screen not being as bright as it used to be, so I think it's time to replace it. Maybe the Montana 700 is what I need. On my Tenere 700, I started using a Zumo XT, but it really lacks the level of detail for backcountry riding I am accustomed to with the old school Garmins I've been using.
I've heard about the Tour of Idaho before, and watched probably one video from someone else, but I had no idea it was a course laid out and an "event" that had to be completed in a given number of grueling long days of riding. Thanks for explaining what it is and sharing your experience.
I was a little surprised to see you back. You must be a gluten for punishment, lol. As always, very entertaining and impressed with your personal fortitude. I was telling Shonky Productions about you carrying a chain saw and gave him a link to your set up in v1 of last year.
How many laps is this race??
An average C class rider should expect to do 3 laps. Average A or B riders in their race will get 4 or 5
Thank you for sharing. Epic on all levels. Much respect.
Great song list, well done...
Clever fix! Nice work! My countershaft seal started leaking on the tour also. I tried to bribe a dealership in Missoula with 100$ to deliver a replacement to St. Regis but no luck. Ended up not being an issue
Maté what an effort I feel for you hold your head high that was hard core not many would have the balls well done also picture quality and music choices were excellent 2022 2023 2024 has to be your year All the best from down under 👍
Very inspiring I’ve loved your videos. For not being around here and this style of riding on top of being fairly new to the sport you did incredibly well. Bravo sir.
Wow. Thank you for this series. I’m sorry you didn’t get to complete but what a great adventure. Well done, sir.
At 1:05:00 when the massive attack X your flow kicks in…. Apex moto vlogging. Thank you for taking the tremendous amount of time it took to share this adventure with us.
Amazing adventure!! Thanks for sharing. But my god, why not run a nitromousse?! They’ll last a full 1000+ mile race if you install and lube them correctly in the first place.
Very common question and one that has had a lot of discussion between all the participants. in the past many have tried mousse and they have failed, same with Tubliss. Why they failed we don't know. But I agree it is the logical solution. The technology and experience with them is much better now and the desert mousse should survive just fine. only question is the weight of the bike and what kind of effect that will have on long road sections. If i do something like this again, i will probably go with a Mousse and carry a tube just in case.
Awesome series. I’m looking for alternative lighting to use when running my saw rack, what are you using ? Thanks
The lights are Diode Dynamics SSc1 Pro pods. with the "flood" lenses. extremely happy with these lights. they have worked flawless for 2 years now. On day 5 I go over them a little.
Facinating tour. Where did you sleep each night, hotels/motels?
We stayed in towns at hotels/motels/Inn's or AirB&B's you need to prearrange all your rooms about 6 months in advance.
Thanks for the videos, I was looking forward to number eight. Sad to see what happened. It’s amazing what a person can do. Good luck to your future endeavors your voice sounds like the Mandalorian from Disney so I’ll call you the Mandalorian trail rider thanks again I’m 66 and just bought my first two bikes this year went for the road and went for the dirt, you’re inspiring.
awesome.. thank you :-) this is why i did the videos. I have never seen those movies :-)
unbelievable journey and i am really gutted for you - i have to ask why not run mousse in the first place? i will never remove them from my dirtbike as out there in the wild i do not desire to spare thoughts or waste my energy on punctures....
some f'in commitment to a ride this is, fair play fella
Not to sound like everyone else reviewing your ride, YOU ROCK! Great music too!
I appreciate that!
I pre-rode all that stuff in the Lemhi range and into Leadore in 2022. It wasn’t on our Tour route in 2020. That stuff is sooooo good. I dubbed Devil’s basin “Devil’s buttcrack” and I think the 2022 iteration was the toughest and obviously took some teams out unfortunately. You faced some serious adversity and I can’t believe your resilience with crazy long days in the saddle. Great job with the editing. Even taking the emotional energy while you’re riding to be thinking of getting the shots, takes thought and energy on top of everything else you’re already dealing with.
Another great job. I just finished Day 2. I appreciated the additional detail about the Tour rules. So many people just don’t get it and don’t understand why you can’t just get help along the way or have some chase you, then throw in special navigation sections, challenge points, bonus sections. We’re a select breed to enjoy this 😂
You the man Brian, like you, ive only made 7 days of TOI....Next up, Ridaho I guess. Thanks for the vid, its hard to convey how difficult this is in words, excellent job with the vids
Thank you.. we will see what's next.. Keep a watch out next winter, to see what caught my eye ;-)
@@briangoss👍
good bike info - great videos, great journey
Hey brian , would you be willing to share your routes ?
Thanks for bringing us along, a lot of work has gone into this post ride - what a trip
epic video and fair play to you for the massive effort, great riding - thanks
brilliant -day 3 next in queue - thankyou for the huge effort in creating these
1: watching and rooting for you big time all the way from little old England: YOU ARE A DAMN TROOPER sir, so are all who try this. 2: I cannot put into words how hard this must be mentally. 3: you are so lucky to have such a vast landscape to ride which leads me onto 4. 4: If i said i could imagine or comprehend how this must feel i would be lying, i have done long trips here on our island and we can get bad weather (most of the time hahahaa) and exposed terrain but the sheer area you are in is just unimaginable to people like me here. 5: what a shame they have stopped the event, what a shame. I know this is in the past but i am going to watch each episode and i truly hope you make it, i really do.
Unbelievable, good job. I looked at this when it was 10 days long, but when people said it was a good idea to pre run some of it ahead of time it just seemed like a crazy commitment. Did you ride any of it in the year prior to this attempt? I hope you touch on your fitness level, I race MX and would consider myself above average for 55. But 13 days at that pace would be a dream. I'll target RIdaho, probably more my speed LOL. Good job on editing too!!
Thanks, its a huge commitment. I race harescrambles in the northeast. I did attempt TOI in 2022 so the first 5 days i had seen before. that really is an advantage. As far as fitness, I was probably at 50-60% of where i really should have been. but you adapt and just focus on conserving energy wherever you can. its all part of the formula.
What a hard core day. My motto has always been that it’s not an adventure unless is starts or ends in the dark. You did both so that makes for an epic adventure! You showed some serious persistence to ride almost 24 hours and deal with all that you were dealt.
What a day!!!!! Congratulations. Nice riding, nice editing and storytelling. Enjoyed watching this very much.
Husky bike but not a husky chainsaw? Blasphemy. Seriously hardcore adventure dude thanks for sharing this!
Great videos Brian. This series is inspiring me to give this tour a shot. Do you live in the North East? I'm in New York state and if your close let's ride sometime.