Motorcycling Across America (US) - EP1 - NY to WA 

That´s the way to do it, no fancy 20.000 dollar BMW adventurebike, no expensive luggage.... just a simple streetbike and no nonsense. I´m in.

I'm an old man but I felt like I took the pictures. Small ego on your part, great music, same interests. Thanks for the ride.

At age 69 I just completed a 7500 mile, 20 state, 5 week tour from the mountains of NC, to the upper peninsula of MIchigan, out west to Washington and down the pacific coast to northern Cali and back east on Route 66 & 40. Trip of a lifetime for sure.

People sharing their journeys without being asked just shows how much this guy has impacted them into remembering their own joyful experience. Wonderful content man……❤

One must travel like this at least once in their lives.

I got my first road bike when i was 15 and took my first cross country trip at 19 on a worn out 1968 Harley-Davidson sportster the chain came off in Texarkana and strangers took me in let me sleep on their couch and put my chain back on I’m 52 now and have a Electra Glide with over 100k on the clock and whenever i see another biker having trouble I always stop and help no matter what brand it is , cheers my friend

In 2015 I rode 7,000 miles across 11 states through the American west with one of my best buds. Words can never describe the odyssey we were on. Real life adventure. It’s an experience I am thankful for every day. If the freedom of the open road is calling you, answer it.

Man, I'm crying Watching this from Warsaw, Poland. I'm ukrainian, going to the US in 1,5 months I've been dreaming about living in USA for whole my life. Thank you for sharing with us this beauty Love you, love your country, love this life) I Wish you good life man

As a recently separated combat veteran, my transition back to civilian life has not been a pretty one. In fact, I've felt more at peace watching the 19 minutes of your video, than I have in the last 19 months. Thank you for reminding me why we ride!

I was influenced by your video and started riding a motorcycle, from Japan!

At 79 years of age, I'm unable to take long road trips anymore, and I really miss them. (I can do about 100 miles a day, and that's it.) It was so refreshing to watch this video, without any narrative, (which in my opinion, wasn't needed at all.) Just watch the video, pretend you are on that beautiful Triumph, and make believe it is you doing those miles. Nothing in the world can remove the cobwebs from you mind like a solo cross-country bike trip. I am encouraging my son to do it, before he gets too old, but I doubt that he ever will.

Motorcycling is good for stress relieving. Im 63 years old and retired but I enjoy travelling on my Motorcycle. Lately I traveled from Manila to Zamboanga in the Philippines covering more than 1,500 kilometers in 3 days & 2 nights. A happiness that has no monetary equivalents. Kudos to all Long Riders. God bless you all....

Dude ur video literally made me cry because it made me realize that I wanna be alive and I’ve never felt that before. Thank you

I'm not an american, from outside looking in, you guys have a great country and landscape! This is the real United States I'd like to see, not the mess I see in Media, sad to see US being torn apart by hatred and politics. Great video! cheers

I'm coming back to this video after 2 years. I finally got my own little triumph, a 2010 triumph scrambler. Starting to plan my own camping trips, and road trips. And it's all thanks to you. Single handedly, you inspired me to get a triumph. To venture into the unknown. To take risks. I still think about this video and come back to watch it every now and then.

I'm 20. I have my first motorcycle(a 200cc adv) since 2 years now and in two weeks I'm about to have the first long trip(1000+ kms, still small for you guys but its a big one for me😂😂). Whenever I feel tensed about anything going wrong or other issues through the ride I return to this video. Somehow it gives me faith and strength in the riding spirit and courage to face the unknown open roads. Somehow I feel it in me that I can make it and keep riding for the rest of life. Sir, thank you so much for this ❤️❤️ Love from India🇮🇳

I did this in 2014 on a Triumph as well! NJ to San Francisco. A once in a lifetime experience that very easily changed my life. If anyone seeing this ever has a chance to do something like this, don't hesitate.

This is one of the best motorbikes video I've ever seen. The genuine rider spirit. I was watching this with my girlfriend when she asked me 'why someone should take the bike a wander around the country in solo mode?' simply answered 'you wouldn't get it'. Ride on brother 👍 P.s. : I have the same,identical, bike ❤️

Motorcycle spirit. Myself owning a little Suzuki Intruder 125cc, just got the feeling to go on a mini trip out of nowhere, something like 30km, just for the feeling of freedom and joy of the cheer sensation of being able to go anywhere you want, anytime.

As a European, this video really gave me a picture about the U.S.A that I believed it is. You have a lot of amazing places, for some may I say dream come true. I hope one day I can explore it myself. Video was edited beautifully, keep up the good work Jake.

I felt like I should've paid to watch this video.

The quality and authenticity of this video are on another level

I’ve rewatched these videos countless times since 2020 and I’ve always wanted to do a cross country drive and hopefully one day on a motorcycle and the guy singing only imagine In Seattle gives me chills every time

Always coming back for these 3 videos to relax when life gets too tiring. The journey plus the awesome music takes me on another level of euphoria. Man, I wish have the chance to travel like this at least once in my life.

This takes me back to memories to the spring of '77 when Danny and I rode our bikes on a trip around the United States. From Washington to California, Grand Canyon, Florida, New York City, Indianapolis, Kansas City, the Four Corners, Yellowstone and back to Spokane. The greatest adventure I've ever experienced in my life over a period of 3 months. Slept in a pup tent and cooked over a campfire. We probably travelled some of the same roads as you did and the many roads and adventures in between. Only got caught once in the rain and a sand storm in Arizona. Thanks for sharing your time on the road.

Ladies and gentlemen, what Jake accomplished and documented is no easy feat. May we all appreciate and celebrate his accomplishment and that he took the time to share his journey. Ride on Jake! Thank you for the inspiring video.

Damn!!! It's difficult to see the keypad from the tears of envy I shed. I'm about to turn 69 y/o....been riding most of my life. I had to give it up four years ago due to health and finances. Seeing your video makes me want to ride across this once great country..... if I don't make the last mile, just bury me where I drop. I miss and so need that therapy!!! At this point in my life I have nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain. My final bucket list. God Bless you, young man.

I am a 19 year old bike enthusiast ..This is the life i want to live. Thanks for sharing your experience .

This has got to be the best motorcycle road trip movie series I've even seen--and I've seen a lot of them. So open and honest. Thank you my friend for taking us along with you. It was a pleasure. Welcome home.

I'm not American, i never had the pleasure of visiting your country but eversince I was a kid, I was fascinated by the magic scenery of the US, it's like having every landscape that the world has to offer..... Thanks for the videos mate. Cheers and greetings from North Africa.

Hello from the Philippines 🇵🇭 I am also a motorcycle rider. I will be touring the Philippines soon. Thank you for the video. USA is so beautiful.

Oct 21, 2022 I really like this video. I always wanted to ride a motorcycle and travel where I want. I swear I am going to do a country road just like you. I don't know how long it might take, but I will do it. I have been lost, don't know what I want to do or even wonder am I on the right track. Still, I dream. Wish me luck yall! May 30, 2023 I'm 20 years old right now. I had watched this video about 1 year ago and always hoped to get a motorcycle. Today I got my Honda Rebel 300 as my first bike!! Got my license palte, college parking permit, and other legal things done! First day of riding and first time of going on the roads. It felt so free, the wind, the engine sounds, the view is just so different from driving a car. Every day feels like an adventure to me. I want to feel this on the trip by myself, travel where I want, see the nature, and meet new people. I always wanted to achieve the quote, "Don't be a tourist, become a travelor". Sep 24, 2023 I have 7k in my budget, I started with honda rebel 300 as my first beginning bike and got into an minor crash myself couple weeks ago, thankfully, the insurance pay me back the 100% value of the bike on market with other side money too. Now I'm about to get an Triumph Bonneville or Scrambler or Twin 900 which was my dream to get this bike and go on a cross country. These days, I am thinking so much things about my future, but trully, I just want to go on a long trip from here, LA to NYC just like you and I am doing about next year. I really appriciate for sharing this awsome story and hope you the best. I hope to see you around NYC or somewhere else! Drive safe brothers and remember, you are not alone. Oct 9, 2023 I got my Triumph Scrambler 900!!! Super clean codition, fulled modificationned, and quite cheap. It sounds sooooo good with the slash pipe exhaust. I’m almost at the part planning on doing the country road but for a while, gonna be busy with college stuffs and work.

At 60yo the wife and I circumnavigated the US and across Canada on our motorcycles in 2017 and were blown away by the generosity and friendliness of the people we met. Your video reminds me of the feeling we had while on the road. Thank you for putting this video together.

There's nothing like you, your trusty bike and an open road to feel alive…

Dear Jake, It's been eight years ago that I strapped the last of the camping gear onto the racks of my Surly 27-speed touring bicycle, and headed back east from Seaside, Oregon. I traveled some of the same highway that I saw in this episode. I gather, from my second watching, that you found much of the same thing I did, being on the road in the open, vulnerable to the elements and traffic: kindness of strangers, wonder at being in the landscape in such an intimate way, renewal, and a sense of serenity that, frankly, is still woven into me in a way that my "busy productive grownup consumer life" had stripped out of me over the prior 62 years. Your film editing, the soundtrack, and carefully chosen dialogue all took me right back to that sense of peace discovered. Thanks very much for sharing. Tim L. Just up the Hill from Lock & Dam 15

Return to your video occasionally to remind me how much there is out there. Good to escape the news and day-to-day stuff for a while, and gain some perspective on what's really important.

I knew I wanted to travel, to see the world outside of my city. But this video brought me to tears at how much my heart yearns for the opportunity. Thank you. This video reignited a flame to keep dreaming and working towards making it a reality as soon as I can. Thank you so much.

Nothing like the open road to free the soul.

Man this takes me back a few decades. Going cross country the one dumb thing I wish had a put damn stereo on my old bike. I went the southern route from San Diego to Key West.

This masterpiece is like a love letter to everyone. This reminds me of the america that I have envisioned as a kid.

I saw so many beautiful things in this video.. And the most important lesson I learned from this video is "Don't take your life for granted"

One of the best edits ever. So natural, so raw, the music. Damnnnn! I love you for making this. Its now a theripy for me in my lows and alone times. Thank you!!! 😭

Riding across the US on your own. And that on a Triumph Bonneville. Good !! Like it!!

I'm shocked this video only has 1,000 views should have 1 million.

This is the essence of what we motorcycle riders stand for. That spirit of adventure and just having the courage and passion to go out there and ride. Damn I wanna go riding tomorrow. Cheer from the Philippines 🇵🇭!!!

Hello Jake my name is Alex E. Burns I just watched your NY to LA back to NY Journey. That was so beautiful and the cinematography was absolutely beautiful. I’m 63 years old and that was emotionally and spiritually fantastic. Thank you for sincerely sharing. And the music was fantastic. Congratulations buddy. Thank you and God Bless you Sir.

Jake, I've watched your trip several times since I first discovered your videos. It is by far one of the most genuine and heartfelt journeys ever. Thank you.

I just started doing hiking this 2020 and I realized that there’s nothing more delightful to the human eye than natures wonders and beauty. We don’t need to look for life on a red planet when our 🌎 is full of colors.

Great videos, Jake. Excellent choice of music also. AND, wow on Triumph... I did an 8000 miler on my 2013 yamaha fjr1300a. That was in 2016. From Atlanta up to Kalispell, Montana. Over to Wa. to see my son. Camped on the Olympic Peninsula. Down the coast to L.A. and back via Interstate. I was 56 years old. I'm ready to go again.

this is like what everyone dreams and wish they can do this in their life (me including) but never really gets the opportunity to do this either due to employment or financially or just bad timing. Thank you for helping us feel the vicarious satisfaction

I've watched this before and now I am watching again ❤️❤️

I forgot the fact my dinner was cooking, watching this I was sucked right in...... My dinner is burnt!

Touring the USA on a British motorcycle. Loving it!

Such a therapeutic video.. the musics.. the views, thank you for filming your ride!

No matter how much time goes by I always circle back to watching these videos because it’s so inspiring and the landscape you cover. It is so beautiful.

I've been riding 42 years and done several long cross country trips (alone) and watching this rally tugged on my heart strings. It's winter here, the bike is parked and I already feel spring can't get here soon enough. Everyone commenting today all share one thing......

You did it. Most of us can only imagine the accomplishment. Thanks for sharing, brother.

Jake thank you this and your other two videos they are my comfort videos. Whenever I feel upset I throw these on and the excellent music choice and beautiful visuals on your travels just put me at ease. So thank you so much for not only giving me something I can enjoy but something that inspired my cross country trip for next year to go to Neah Bay.

This 3ep series are just so therapeutic. The songs, the landscape and the adventure are just so beautiful ❤❤.

I actually shed a few tears watching this, how awesome.

Oh dear. Rode a BSA Royal Star through Europe many, many years ago. Twisting and tumbling through the Alps, overnight ferry to Ibiza Island, overnight hash hotels in Amsterdam, getting absolutely blown off the road riding German autobahns, baguettes, cheese, fresh tomatoes and wine on the sides of backcountry roads. What a fantastic trip it was and how this beautiful video urges me to do it all again only this time through all of North America. Maybe... Thank you Jake.

I've been replaying this so many times...it just makes my happy. Thank you!

This is the most beautiful moto-vlog I have ever watched. Thank you very much for sharing, sir!

Nothing like a road trip on a bike! The roads, the miles, the people you meet along the way, makes you feel good to be alive in America.

The amount of natural beauty in this country is unimaginable. Can't imagine why we're all in such a rush to destroy it.

Jake...just watched all three episodes for the first time in about a year. Like many have posted, your trip exemplifies why we ride. Seeing portions of the PCH I've ridden many times and your ride through Arches, which I did in May of this year together with Monument Valley, motivates me to plan the next trip. Maybe this fall or next spring. Ride safe brother.

Thank you so much for documenting this trip in such a personal and beautiful manner. It has been such a treat to watch.

Dude, well done. Well done! I didn't start riding until I was almost 60 -- I'll be 65 this year, will retire in a few more and then I want to do what you did. Well done!

Beautiful, great video. Brought back many memories...and thus tears. So many miles, trips, but with my wife always with me. We loved the road on a bike. Road a similar trip back in 93, only I started in South Carolina. Was transferred from Charleston, SC to Washington. Wife had to stay behind to sell our home. Road many of the same states/sights though. Was not as enjoyable without her sharing the experience. She would have loved it. Eventually joined me and we road the ferries to Seattle, etc. We thought it beautiful. She is gone now, thus the memories and tears. Still enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

Probably one of the best travel moto vlogs I have ever seen. Great work man keep it up.

I love at about 1:20 when he tells a guy he is going to California, the guy responds "on that bike?" Cool video.

I'm riding across the USA on my vintage HONDA MB5, taking the back roads and smaller routes! 2-stroke, 50cc, 5-speed manual, 53 MPH max, built like a tank!

Road trip across the US, this is my dream 🥰 Thanks from France 🙏🏻

At 71 years old I bought a new Kawasaki KLR 650 and put 5000 miles on it in 2 trips. Once rode from So.Utah to Butte Montana, 725 miles in one day. You dont stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.

Did an ocean to ocean and back solo ride from Oceanside, Oregon to Atlantic City about 7 years ago in early June on a 2006 Harley Road King. I'm too soft to camp at all (LOL) but it's an experience I will never, ever forget. Congrats man.

This is what life is worth living for.

I've lost count of the number of times I've watched this series of 3 videos. One of the best bike touring videos on RU-vid. Great music, great scenery. Really well put together. Such an inspiring video. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to another bike tour of my own once the world gets back to normal after the Covid pandemic. I just hope it doesn't take too long. I'm not getting any younger.

Gotta love the sound of the Triumph ...sweet ! Great video !

Jake i come back to this video regularly to watch it in full or just parts if I need to see something beautiful, inspiring and relaxing. You are a big part of my motivation to get my motocycle drivers licence in the near future. Thank you so much. Hope you have many more adventures.

I'm 43 years old, I learned to drive a motorcycle two years ago and I only have less than 2 years of experience in riding my motorcycle. I like your video, great songs, and movies, it's a great experience in your life. If there a chance, I will do the same. Thank you for the ride, I like it!

I'm indonesian and this video make me cry, hopefully one day I can do roadtrip in usa too

Amen brother….just stumbled upon your videos and so glad I did. What an epic trip. For me, my travel into the unknown took place back in 1974 when I was twenty years old. A couple of friends and I hitchhiked across the country for three months and the memories are still vivid to this day. I’m sure your memories will live on also.

Ride on brother! thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us all. May your soul be forever free!

I did a cross-continental trip by car from California to New York in 1995 when I was 28. Now 54, I want to do it again -- this time by bike. Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!

Watching this made me feel so fulfilled and free like I'm 80 yrs old reminiscing the good times of my life while I'm about to make the journey to the otherside And I'm only 21 right now 😂🍻 cheers! This content is a gem ♥

Possibly the best moto vlog i have seen in a while. Inspite of not being American it's one of my dreams to ride through a similar route you have taken here. You just reminded me how much I love riding again! Thank you and keep em coming!

Nice ride! Bikes are such a great way to travel. I road from Seattle and headed south, made it across the Panama Canal, met a Latina and stayed in Central America for 8 years. It’s truly wonderful to go for a long ride. One year, 26k miles, from the mountains to deserts, and coast to jungle coast. If your thinking about it… you CAN do it.

The way you put this together is amazing, great editing! Thanks for sharing such a great experience with us!

Went all around South Africa on my old 1100 Yamaha. Just a pair of leather panniers and the rest strapped on. Good days.

From the otherworldly sights, to the gorgeous music choices, to the postcard editing and love of adventure pouring through, this is a truly beautiful video. Thanks for the inspiration ♥

67 year old here. did a trip from the west coast to newfoundland, across canada, and returned across the USA. that was 40 years ago. seems like yesterday. a lot of your video was memory lane. thanks.

Congratulations! I’ve travelled extensively around the world, but never alone on a motorcycle. Thanks for editing such wonderful mix of video experiences. It’s easy to lose sight of how big North America really is. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

Looks like youtube algorithm picked this up, I'm glad it was in my recommendations.

It's my dream to do this one day.

It was not possible to make this whole series more heartfelt! Thanks

Wow! Amazing landscapes what a beautiful country

Congrats on a great life experience! I did almost the same route in August 1973 on a Honda 500, and again in October 1974. For an East Coaster, going West is the best.

Man I have to tell you: whenever I feel a little bit under the weather I return to this trip of yours and it makes things better. I hope I can do one trip like that some day. Nothing on my mind but the road. Great video, man. Thanks for sharing

People sharing their journeys without being asked just shows how much this guy has impacted them into remembering their own joyful experience. Wonderful content man……

Dude, I love this. It's been 10 years since I took my last big ride on my Triumph Speed Triple - about 8000 miles in 30 days. We touched every state in the American West. I took lots of photos and videos, and edited some great videos to look back on. This is exactly how I would do it now. Great stuff, man - ride on!