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Let Go and Let Life Happen | The First Ride of Spring

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We have been having a stretch of warming weather during March of 2024, so I decided to get out on my motorcycle and head out to a favorite stop in CT, the Vanilla Bean Cafe. I really need this ride as I have been feeling overwhelmed by things at home and needed a reminder to let things go, enjoy life and just let it happen!
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@elitetileandstone 4 месяца назад

Hi Craig, I'm watching this video as I'm dressing for a Sunday afternoon ride. The chores are done and it's 58 degrees and sunshine. Time for a little 2 wheel therapy . Greetings from the backroads of eastern Pennsylvania. Safe travels and Happy Adventures! Rich S.

@darryljones215 4 месяца назад

Rode a 200 mile ride early this week. Took 2days for this old body to recover 😂. Loved every second of it!!

@jameslee5428 4 месяца назад

Craig I love how you put it together in story format. I look forward to your videos because it makes me get out there and Ride also. As always, be safe out there in all that you do. Peace to you this day. PS looking forward to the next video.

@motorhead1884 4 месяца назад

I live in eastern Indiana. Yes these teasing weathered days are tough. The older i get the less i ride in cooler weather. Im ready for some hot days and humid nights. 😂

@TriumphLover 4 месяца назад

I did that for so long... Then in 2019 I retired and moved from Salisbury MA to the desert southwest in Tucson, June of 2020. Was only at the Bean once. A group ride with the guys from NESR. Mostly riding up in NH and once a month, Seacoast Sport Cycle would have a group ride. Since the weather here is almost year round riding. It does get cold and of course, very hot here in Catalina 3300' above sea level and MT Lemmon's snow top winters. Was great seeing you out on the first ride of the season. Brings back great memories. Ever in Tucson, look me up!

@royhall3760 4 месяца назад

Love your channel brother. Recovering from rotor cuff surgery and can't wait to get back on the road. Thanks again for the ride.

@uglybiketours4344 4 месяца назад

Hello! You speak from my heart. 👍🏻👍🏻 I live in Europe in the Alps, one of the best areas if you are a motorcyclist. But when November comes, you know that you will soon be unable to ride for the next few months until March. Last Friday was my first ride in 2024 and I could hardly wait. 🥰🥰 But I don't want to complain 😉😉 for the remaining 9 months I have the most beautiful routes practically on my doorstep. 👍🏻👍🏻 I wish you a nice and accident-free 2024 season. Best wishes from Bavaria. Robert 😉

@TheEasyrider1200 4 месяца назад

Always like your videos. I live by Cleveland, Ohio, and been able to sneak the bike out a few times in February and now March. It normally rains and cleans the salt up, so as long as the roads are dry, I ride. One thing my friend, your ending about them lemon is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. I get the metaphor, but it just sounds off to me. Anyway, hope you have a great season!

@mikeb3536 4 месяца назад

Just took my first serious ride of the year yesterday. There is a state rest area/picnic spot in the Columbia River Gorge that I call my "happy place." Your video reminded me of why I ride. Nice work!

@kevindowell6003 4 месяца назад

I live in Colorado, I layer up and typically only have a few stretches of 3-4 days where there is still ice on the roads or below zero. I’m glad I don’t have to pack it in for months at a time

@johnguarino6891 4 месяца назад

Thank you from Higganum Connecticut

@brahimmhamed5454 4 месяца назад

Nice poetry is your talking. I feel very lucky here on the low parallels to ride under the sun 365 days a year.

@richardmourdock2719 4 месяца назад

Well written Craig.... and FYI, we've already had a couple days near 80 degrees here in the Midwest. Flowering plants are beautiful this year though no leaves in sight.

@cfrias99 4 месяца назад

Great commentary and reflection.

@jrforeman279 4 месяца назад

Looks like great riding. I'm looking forward to more riding as the weather improves.

@WiltshireMan 4 месяца назад

Nice first ride of Spring, lots more to come. Life is Good:)

@chrisholton6309 4 месяца назад

Another spot on and inspiring video!! We have had a super mild winter, for northern Michigan but as you said; salt and sand is not our friend. Patience….. ✌🏼👍🏼👏🏼

@lancerbiker5263 4 месяца назад

Cheers to that ! 🥃😎

@k1drbar 4 месяца назад

There are similar back roads in overcrowded SillyConn Valley, I need to get my bike back on the road!

@billcarothers9182 4 месяца назад

Weather is breaking here in Ohio. Gonna take a little ride today !

@painsrides3616 4 месяца назад

Certainly the road bike is stowed during the winter months and touring is off the table.... This is where having a dual-sport at the ready is good to have. No I can't ride on a regular basis but there's been opportunity to ride once or twice a month though the winters for many years now. Off-season trails(and roads) are a challenge but it so good to be out and these rides keep the skills form getting too rusty. For me it really beats the "winter blah's" knowing I can get out on two sooner than having to wait endless winter months to roll a bike out.

@jimcarleton 4 месяца назад

Spring, ahhh what a great time. Got my first ride in yesterday. 60 & sunny here in OH and time to get the GW out, warmed up, change oil, filter, final drive lube and that spring cleanup. Other upgrades like LED headlights and can't wait for my new Ultimate Seat to arrive! Going through all those details now hopes to ensure a trouble free, pleasurable riding season. Of which yesterday was a tease for what's coming! Great video Craig, here's hoping all of us in the riding community have a safe and trouble free 2024.

@martinhughes9769 4 месяца назад

Looks beautiful and you have sunshine 🌞 we've had more rain 🌧 in Wales few days of frost and salt on the roads ,that soon goes, dry roads are something that's limited this time of the year ,

@davidlane5925 4 месяца назад

Oh glorious first ride of Spring! I live in Vermont and know that the struggle is real.

@FloydHilton 4 месяца назад

Nice video. Here in Maine, it was so mild that I got a ride in every month. Really can't wait for temps in the 60s :)

@rondidonato8552 4 месяца назад

The roads here in New England almost make the winter motorcycle hibernation worth it. And they are just outside my door here in western Mass 🏍

@_Corsa 4 месяца назад

Gah 85 today and humid as hell in south florida, snowbirds will be flocking home soon so traffic density and restaurant wait times shall improve. Bring on summer!

@irishpete5472 4 месяца назад

Very enjoyable...hi from NZ ☺️

@stephenevans596 4 месяца назад

Another nice video & although I ride all year (Northern Florida & many times in the 40's) I can just imagine the first ride of Spring - I am in the planning stages at this time for trip to New England & New York this coming September & to also (hopefully) make it over to Cabot's Trail in Nova Scotia as this is the only area of the US I have never ridden in - the only interstate in the New England & New York area being 27 miles (+/-) of I-295 & I-95 from Brunswick to Portland - other than that is is ALL back roads - I shall look into the possibility of finding Hwy 169 & the Vanilla Bean Cafe & the Ekonk Turkey Farm - thank you & stay safe.

@mmcguire5687 4 месяца назад

Alberta here. I parked my bike the end of September and as I write this (Mar 25th), the view from my window looks cold and yes…white! I likely won’t be on two wheels for a few weeks yet.

@robertstone6874 4 месяца назад

Being a North Carolinian, we are lucky to be able to ride year around. When I was younger, I would bundle up and ride in 40 degree weather. Nowadays it needs to get a little warmer before the bikes come out to play.

@henryhawk978 4 месяца назад

Man! What a beautiful jacket you are sporting! This video brought tears to my eyes. Hope you make the trip to Madawaska, Rainey and Vermont again this year. Enjoyed the video, RIDE SAFE OUT THERE! Think I'll go hunt me down a LEMON SQUEEZER.

@hrmacdonald4471 4 месяца назад

Great first ride of 2024. Here in Eastern Canada we are also getting an early Spring and like you, I will impatiently await for things to dry up a bit and roadways are washed clean with the fresh rains of Spring. Always enjoy your video's. Stay safe!

@toddallingham1647 4 месяца назад

Great video! Thanks for the inspiration

@blandrooker6541 4 месяца назад

Here in Southern Colorado, we've been riding all winter if it gets above 45 F. Last weekend, we were in the 60s and everybody was out, in the past 2 days we got a foot of snow, some places up the pass got 3 feet or more. Today, our roads are clear thanks to the outstanding job our city and County road crews did, it's in the 40s, I'll get out and ride tomorrow, and by this weekend it will be back into the 50s, but that's typical Colorado weather. Also, Colorado doesn't use NaCL, we use a solution of MgCL or CaCL sprayed on the roads before the snow falls. Luckily, we've been able to get our "2 wheel therapy" pretty much all winter, we understand the feeling. Liking the "banana suit"!

@Ken_H_ 4 месяца назад

Lovely video, I'm back on two wheels after a five year break. The UK winter has been extremely wet but it was clear and dry yesterday although only a little over 40 degrees it was great to be out ... I still managed to end up down a flooded road though 😢 Enjoy the new season!

@melsparks3477 4 месяца назад

Got the Guzy out last week after a 4 month hiatus in Ontario winter. It was a great day!😀

@ElectraWillem 4 месяца назад

Great video! Overhere in the Netherlands we had our 3 day 1,5 inch of snow this winter and sunny weather is about to come in a few days. Wish you a nice and safe riding season!

@andyhorn2509 4 месяца назад

Nice ride. Since you mentioned the seasons, I invite you to watch a RU-vid video on Milankovich cycles. I think it explains the shift in timing, or not ,you be the judge. From my own personal experience as a mailman working outside year round I have seen and felt a shift in the timing of all the seasons, they all have started 2 to 3 weeks later.⏳

@DavidNewmanDr 4 месяца назад

As I watched your video, I looked outside. Spring is here in old England - it is raining all the time. No longer can I turn on my heated gloves and go out in the clear cold winter on my bike. It did snow for one single day this winter, but the rest of the time was rideable. Now I only put on my rain gear to go on an errand, shopping or delivering leaflets for the May local elections. It's frustrating, as I have just got a new motorcycle.

@pawisangtulisan1248 4 месяца назад

This is a great video! I’ve been following your channel for years now and I always enjoy your content. What I like most is thatyou seem to have the perfect music to complement your videos. Do you make your own music or have someone provide it? Does YT demonitize the videos due to the music?

@LivingOffTheSlab 4 месяца назад

Thanks. I get the music for Epidemic Sound. It is a totality free service, I pay for.

@alainmichaud6747 4 месяца назад

Nice video , I am also dying to ride with this fantastic weather , but living in a city to much salt and sand....March 16 is the first legal day to ride ( winter tire law up here) unfortunately i will not be able to ride until end of April .. life as many curves and family health will delay my riding this year. But I am getting all my new purchases ready , New helmet ( another) touratech carbon and a new Cardo ( i have 2 sena) i want to try the cardo this year ... As per your discussion during the winter , I have all the equipment list ready and already have routed small adventures for this summer and getting ready to squeeze the lemon of life this summer. Good ride Alain & Yellow

@jeffreyandrews6700 4 месяца назад

I live in Mass and this past winter being so mild people rode their bikes all winter. (with weather exceptions of course.)

@LivingOffTheSlab 4 месяца назад

Yes, some did. It was mild but very wet.

@49ProRatStreet 4 месяца назад

You'll have to tell the story of your nem helmet.

@twmclean1 4 месяца назад

How's the new Schuberth feeling?

@LivingOffTheSlab 4 месяца назад

Getting used to it. I need to put some more miles on it before I can give a good review. It was comfortable most of the day, but neck got tight at the end. Was that the helmet or not being used to being on the bike...? Need to ride more.

@markmattson4752 4 месяца назад

🌞👍

@DJPTEXAS 4 месяца назад

Are you liking your new Aerostitch Jacket ?

@LivingOffTheSlab 4 месяца назад

So far yes, but this was my first ride with it. A few things to get used to.

@markboudette8380 4 месяца назад

@@LivingOffTheSlab It does take a little getting used to. I'm still using an old faded Red Darien as my only riding jacket. If you subscribe to using it in all conditions, you'll learn the tricks of making it function well for you in all temps. My old coat performed quite well last fall on a trip from Vermont to Newfoundland and Labrador. Temps low 40's and rain, to 90. By all accounts, the ugliest, and most functional riding jacket every made.

@richardlee4438 Месяц назад

I live in MA - where do you ride?

@LivingOffTheSlab Месяц назад

All over New England.

@clvrswine 4 месяца назад

Winters are not starting later and ending earlier. Not a fact.

@blandrooker6541 4 месяца назад

Depends on where you live. Here in Colorado we noticed a shift, where we don't get cold and have to park our bikes for a while until January and it snows all the way into May, and even then we have stretches of days in December where it's in the 50s. We didn't get the usual Polar Vortex this year, and we predict that it will snow on Mother's Day as usual. We used to get the first big snow on Halloween, now it's 65 on Thanksgiving. If you go by the solstices, no, the season duration has not changed but if you go the changing weather patterns, the weather has.