Just stumbled across this video. I'm 35. No kids. Just out of a 10 year relationship. Had a devastating family loss. Left my job. Going out in 2 weeks with a one way ticket doing the TET across Europe.

I know how you feel. Just wanted to say your video resonates with more minds than you think. Thank you for sharing your story.

I’m also 41, have a lovely wife and two beautiful kids - and I can tell you now the feeling of being lost and incomplete is still there. I think there’s something inherent in modern life to make us feel like we’ve all somehow failed or missed the point of life.

I think we’re all too harsh on ourselves

Dude, I'm 44 and been single for about 10 years. I've learnt to appreciate that being single is a pleasure and a freedom. I now don't think I can ever be back in a relationship.
I dream of doing what you're doing, and watching this video has just made me think... F it. I'm selling my street bike, getting a small adventure bike and living the dream this summer.
Thank you!

Mate you don’t need to grieve for what you haven’t got. I am 71 with three kids and six grand kids, I love them all dearly and being with them brings me off the scale enjoyment. However for the last couple of years I have taken time out to ride my CRF round Spain, Portugal and France, just me and a friend. The adventure to me was epic and has left me wondering why I did not do this earlier in life. Of course I would never been able to afford the time & money because of the need to support my family. The world beyond doubt is overpopulated you are making an alternative life, enjoy it.

The cinematography hit me instantly — clean, direct, and impossible to look away from. The story stayed with me, pushed me inward, and I found my own answers in it. What an exceptional production.

I was getting a bit depressed adventuring on my own recently.  At one point a memory flooded my mind.  It was 1992.  I had just got home from school and the only thing on my mind was tearing off across the desert on my CR250R.  I performed this ritual for years, mostly going off on my own.  It's a miracle I survived doing all those crazy things alone.  In any case, I lost touch with how significant that alone time was for me.  I somehow lost touch with that part of myself.  No motorcycle, divorce, work, excuses, and a very long stretch of no riding.  Getting older, life changes and we over complicate things with the need to pack our orbit with people and stuff.  This past weekend I was out on my new KTM on the resting side of road, and about 6 adventure riders buzzed on by.  I felt a little sad for a moment being solo, but somehow the memories of a younger me absolutely enjoying every single moment of those treks came back. I know it's tough, but you're on good path my friend.  If you meet a nice lady on your travels ask her come visit, you never know.  Every day is a new opportunity 😊

Great work Nick. I was in the audience last night and thought it was one of the best. Raw, honest and personal. Well done for putting yourself out there, having the courage to say your truth out loud and commit it to film. Inspirational. I hope you find a balance where you can keep making moto films.

Whatever happens in your future, you have found a joy in adv, experienced new challenges and found beauty in life.

All have prepared you to be a stronger, more thoughtful, balanced person in the years ahead.

A wonderful film thank you.

It doesnt matter how old or young you are. What matters is that you are alive, here and now, in good health... apreciate that. Just enjoy it, enjoy what you have here and now... and not what you don´t have. The mind is tricking you, man. There are people that are struggling for their life right now... Man, if you have the opportunity to go out and live your life, enjoy it. Thats the purpose of life, to enjoy! Plus, you will never now who you meet along the way. Relax and ride it well!

This wasn't just a motorcycle journey, it was also a journey of the soul. Carving through the hard inner dialouges we sometimes need to have is often hard, but when we dare say them out loud and come out on the other side we are renewed. Replenished.
As 56 year old who has had his share of challenges throughout life i recognice much of your thoughts and celebrate your honesty and courage to share this with us.
I really enjoyed your movie. You truly deserve my respect for the effort you put into this

What a video 🤩, it’s all in there, feelings, sensations, I m 57, made tons of things in my life but the one thing which is standing out after childrens is the South America trip I made for 4 months 20 years ago, still the highlight of my life 🤩🤩, you will find your redemption and more in those road trips ✌️

Los viajes en moto en solitario nos llevan a caminos inesperados, incluidos los internos. Recorrre metro a metro la creación nos recuerda lo pequeño que somos, lo perfecto que es nuestro planeta, que hay mas gente buena de lo que imaginamos. Hoy cumplí 55 años, volví a montar en moto a los 49. Todo sucede a su tiempo, aunque no lo sabemos. Tu conversaciones me recuerdan que fuimos hechos para vivir en comunidad, compartir con amigos , tener una familia. Cuando valoramos estos regalos de la vida es cuando mas los cuidamos. Excelente video, bella ruta y gracias por compartir . saludos desde Mexico

We're so happy that you were willing to submit this great film to the inaugural Adventure Motorcycle Film Festival, Nick. You must have been thrilled when it was received so warmly by the theatre audience. Well done! Already looking forward to your next project.

I’ve watched countless YouTube videos but there was something about this one fantastic filming and such a personal insight into how it felt. Truly original thanks for sharing 👍

Well I sincerely hope that your work gets the recognition it deserves.

Hi, I’m also 41, married to a beautiful wife, and have an adorable son. But the feeling of riding a motorcycle alone into an unfamiliar world is a kind of freedom not everyone gets to experience. You might feel sad or lonely, but out there, there are many people who dream of living the life you have. I still dream of experiencing that kind of "freedom"—riding a motorcycle into a new world. Right now, I’m just busy working to make ends meet. Thanks for the inspiration; please keep making videos like this.

Mate, just be yourself...stop chasing other peoples expectations of you. Through my eyes "you're living the dream", don't change a thing...so many people want to be doing wht you are. Thanks for the video.

I see why this short was recognized by the film fest.
Very unique in the myriad of ADV videos out there.
Reminds me of one of my favorite books combining motos and philosophy.
ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE.
Well done.
✌️

Mutig,  mutig ... ehrliche Worte die aus der Seele sprechen.  TOP👍👍👍

I’m 43 with no kids brother and I can tell you there is no rush man. Don’t rush into anything just let things flow and happen as they do. Great video btw!! God bless and keep your head up brother 🙏🏻👊