4:15 I met Ted Simon last night at a talk and now have a signed copy of his book. He's a lovely guy. 92 years old now.
@BeGoneForGood
11 ай бұрын
He is an awesome guy. For being the godfather of adventure riding he is incredibly humble. It is fun to hear from him.
@davidheileson5803
2 жыл бұрын
Just finished Lone Rider on audible and am now working on Jupiter’s Travels after hearing an interview with Ted Simon on Adventure Rider Radio. I like the idea of a travel journal. Recording it while it’s fresh is the key.
@BeGoneForGood
2 жыл бұрын
Those two books are the very best and I loved getting a chance to go through them.
@adamwilson1125
Жыл бұрын
This is a really good list of books Across America by motorcycle by C.K. Shepard is good. It’s about a guy that rides across the US right after his service in the First World War. Also Graham Field has a pretty good series on Adventure Motorcycling. You Have a great list here.
@BeGoneForGood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback and new additions to the ever growing list. Maybe it’s time for a new video. ;-)
@charlesharrison2248
Жыл бұрын
Just finished lone rider,loved it .
@BeGoneForGood
Жыл бұрын
That was absolutely one of my favorite books of all time, not even just a moto book. She is going to be at Horizons Unlimited VA this year too. I wish I could go but if you’re anywhere in the east coast, I advise a trip.
@JeanClaudeNoel
5 жыл бұрын
About the personal notebook on ANYTHING related to your motorcycle AND your life. Here is a few thoughts: 1) if it is not written down, not only are going to forget about it but it really does not exist to start with. 2) Looking to the PAST, it's a log of key events such as training, purchasing, trips, past maintenance. It's an address book of people meet, a collection of receipts, evidence of places seen. (Did you get the t-shirt?) 3) Looking to the FUTURE, it's a planning tool for maintenance to be done, people you want to meet and places you want to experience. 4) After your death, your loves one will recycle, give or sell most of your stuff but they will keep the notebooks and tell stories to their kids about the grandpa / grandma they never had a chance to meet and then you will get ROCK STAR status. 🎉😎
@BeGoneForGood
5 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. I didn't learn these lessons until after I returned from my trip unfortunately but it is really important to jot down notes along the way. It is so easy to forget when each day has something new in store for you. Maintenance is an important part of the journal but I would argue the least important thing you will include in there. Great points and hopefully, between us the people will listen and start writing things down. ;-)
@R0ger007
Ай бұрын
One man caravan deserves a mention 👍
@GVMotoring
2 жыл бұрын
Recently finished Jupiter's Travels and have felt withdrawal from a good moto-centric piece of literature! Not to mention I recently had hand surgery so the itch to ride is burning. This list is a Godsend thanks!!
@BeGoneForGood
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear we could help even in the smallest of ways. That longing for more Ted Simon never really goes away. ;-) Good luck with the recovery and hopefully we will see you out on the road soon.
@robdlc438
5 жыл бұрын
As I watched, I hoped Ms. Beard would make your list. You chose good ones. I suggest the one by Neal Peart from Rush as well.
@BeGoneForGood
5 жыл бұрын
I will have to find that because that already sounds super interesting. Ms. Beard's story was incredible. She was at Overland Expo this past year and gave one of the best talks of the show.
@doordevloer9105
4 жыл бұрын
Pearts Ghost Rider was a bit of a disappointment to me. I read it, but I would hesitate to recommend it. Compared to Ted Simon the writing is poor, compared to Pirsig the thinking is shallow and full of common places, compared to The Long Way Round it is, frankly, a bit boring with too much monologue and letters to his buddy Brutus. There is another book that motorcyclist enthusiasts might want to check out, but I suppose it is not an "adventure riding" book in the strct sense of the word, namely: The Perfect Vehicle by Pierson.
@majane21
2 жыл бұрын
Nice catch
@BeGoneForGood
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@robdlc438
5 жыл бұрын
Also Steve Stewart's, Steve and the Tiger, Riding the Americas.
@BeGoneForGood
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the suggestions. I feel a second edition vid forthcoming.
@JP-monkeybot
5 жыл бұрын
Austin Vince,Mondo Enduro,Great Book and brilliant DVD, He advised Charlie Borman and Ewan McGregor,And in my opinion did it wayy better.
@BeGoneForGood
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I might just see if I can find the audiobook to listen to on my current trip. Thank you so much for the recommendation.
@mvs3553
2 жыл бұрын
Ted simon I read it at the end high school.
@Hithere-ek4qt
3 жыл бұрын
Long way around as a joke, Hollywood boys playing copycat. Ted Simon is the real deal. He is still around at 90. For one of the original round the world rides check out Robert Fulton‘s book “one-man caravan” Don’t forget a lot of the other women writers who have done amazing feats.
@starbarrothschild788
2 жыл бұрын
Boorman and McGregor had a medic, mechanic, fixer/ translator, 3 film crew all in 4wd support vehicles. And new bikes and support from BMW.
@mvs3553
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I got a bit annoyed with McGregor on the series. I felt like shouting at him to shut up, he just sounded like someone trying to sound deep.
@phoenixfox3379
2 жыл бұрын
I read "Zen" twice because i thought i missed something the first time. I didnt. It was a disappointing book with a lot of BS content.
@BeGoneForGood
2 жыл бұрын
So funny. It is definitely VERY different than many expected. Luckily, I didn’t know what I was getting into so I enjoyed the ride.
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