8 tips for first time and new adventure riders

Bret continues to perform the most epic helmet to hat transition technique on YouTube. Thanks for another great video!

That “Bubba Bret” character made my day! 😂

I agree, Bret knows things. Like listening to a granny detail her homemade apple pie recipe, instead of a commercial shouting about how good a microwave dinner is.

I really like how you bust certain myths while at the same time giving straightforward advice. A big thumbs up, Günter/Nürnberg

Considering the dropping fear of new riders: With the first new and shiny bike it’s the same as with the first new and shiny smartphone, the first new and shiny car, the first new and shiny ‘everything’ -> when used properly, it won’t stay new and shiny for long. Get over it and start practicing the tipping over and the dropping early on in a safe spot (dunes, sand or gravel pits, soft grasslands, etc. ). You build muscle memory of getting your foot out of the way and simply ‘letting go’ when passing a point of no return. It’s about getting YOU out undamaged, not the bike! But through practice also the bike will get harmed way less than in a panic reaction.

That is only his normal signature move. You should see when he turns of the bike in speed… set down the side stand, take right leg over on the left side… stops the bike, on the side stand and run of the bike. And take of his helmet running of the bike. By the time you have gotten of your bike… He have his camp set up… and had dinner already… That is impressive… You have not see anything yet… Serious take, you should see the other videos, if you have not. There is so much to learn in every video he makes. It is so clear, and he has picked apart all the dumb things every other person have said to you, that don't work. This is just the start. But a good one…

As a novice off-road rider, I have been appreciating this channel for some months now, but this video is absolutely outstanding. Clear, informative and entertaining. Thanks Bret!

The helmet peak isn’t just for sun, it’s useful for riding behind someone and blocking roost or lowering your head getting through some single track that has some hanging small branches. The one thing I’ve found is that a modular helmet is such a treat because you can cool down fast easy, stop and drink or just cool down while getting gas without taking the helmet on and off but still getting a lot of airflow. Modular helmets are the way to go and they don’t look like the big clumsy helmets of old, some you can’t even tell that they’re modular and they look great.

Bret - I love your videos. Such clear, straight forward, no BS advice. This is one of the better ones - so much crap out there about 'what you need'. Excellent stuff!

I always love the tire pressure videos. It never gets old. Thanks for sharing the Tips, Bret. You are always on Point.

Thanks Bret! As a new adventure rider and being 61 I really appreciated this video tutorial it will help me a lot when venturing off road…..great content👍🏼

That video had a lot of great useful information in it. I will have to think about what I just watched and rewatch the video again later to make sure I have all of your points correct. Thanks again!

Whoo Hooo Bubba Brent! I knew your Carolina (Alabama?) roots would show thru eventually! Good stuff...I have been running Anakee 90/10's for 22k ...lost of dirt...nor problem. Lots of riders thought I was crazy. If I had a nickel every time I heard "good luck" or you rode that road?!? ha.

When you started talking about boots, I picked up my new boots sitting in my living room, comparing them to yours.... then I looked at the video description... BINGO! Crossfire 3! That's what I have. I have the same theory on boots, get a motorcross style boot. I have an ancient pair of Sidi Flex Force boots that date back to about 2001 or 2002. They have served me well, but they are getting tattered and it's finally time to replace them.

Such great advice for us street crossovers. Coming from hundreds of thousands of street miles over the years and new to adventure (us newbs thinking our dirt bike experience as a kid still works), I took my GS off road the first day on the way home and fell over in the FL sand after about ten feet. After watching your videos I can make it almost fifteen feet before I fall off, but I’m smiling!

5:00 The first thing they teach you in Rally school (and this works for motorcycles too, guys doing Isle of Man are doing this too) is to always look into the corner and how much of the outer side of the turn you can see as you move towards it. The less percent of the other side of the turn you can see, is the same percentage you should be slowing down your speed - when you see 50% of the turns other side as you're turning, that means you are going the maximum speed for that corner (provided we're talking asphalt, obviously if its a gravel or dirt, you would want to slow down even more.)

12:27 that was the ninja-est of NINJA cap swaps, Bret!

This videos have helped me a lot as a new rider. But what amazes me the most is your ability to switch from helmet to hat. Seems almost like a magic trick

Owned a lot of bikes. Like 1190r and so on. Now own an Norden Exped 901. The frontbrake grips massive. All at once or nothing. Very rotten on slippery surface. Seen a lot of video's about riding. Yours are of outstanding quality Sir. Thx.

10/10 on a good pair of boots. Had the bike pinned between my foot and a tree stump and I'd like to think my foot isn't broken because I was wearing motocross boots. Thanks for the great video!