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Miggs7170: Why I Ride A Motorcycle

December 15, 2012 /

I often get asked why I ride. Most times I’m not able to articulate the reasoning, so I thought it was about time I figured it out. Done in more of a music video style, I fancy myself a better writer than speaker, so I hope you don’t mind a bit of a monologue. Let me know if you enjoy it.

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Intro Music by:
Neo Western by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Trying to keep the sticky side down :) ----------------------------------------------- Rides: 2010 Fireblade Cameras: GoPro Hero2 + 3

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182 Comments

  • AdjrianNickelodeon

    July 16, 2015 at 18:00 Reply

    This is still to this day one of the greatest videos I have seen on YouTube! Absolutely amazing and inspiring!! Well done!!

  • Ricardo Henriques

    June 3, 2015 at 20:59 Reply

    What do i feel when i ride a motorcycle?But firstly, why cars seem to loose the freedom comparison, everytime?Makes no sense to me, since i own both, and i manage to get the thrill of the road in both of them.Take your car for a long drive, but choose the soundtrack of your trip, as carefully as you choose the road.Pave a way, set a mood, build transitions, create musical landscapes.And you´ll feel it too.When i´m inside this mindset, it feels to me as soloing an electric guitar over some good old rock n´roll.It makes me grin. A lot. It´s that child´s sense of awe for each note that flows the right way.So, it doesn´t really matter wether it´s car or bike.Riding just seems to make it more… immediate, that´s all.A simple commute can be a buzz.But that´s all.The “cagers have no freedom” crap makes absolutely no sense to me.I drive. And it clicks to me too.I just “play them notes”… and let go..

  • Tekko Roos

    April 1, 2015 at 09:57 Reply

    I’m in my early 60’s and back riding again after 30 years. You put into words exactly how I feel now. Thanks. And a mental note to myself… I’m not giving up riding again. Can’t afford to waste anymore time.

  • Juan Pegler

    February 20, 2015 at 16:45 Reply

    “Taking the long way home, after a particularly difficult day at work” I can relate. This videos deserves a lot more views. Subbed.

  • Virginia Slider

    November 8, 2014 at 15:31 Reply

    Can’t wait to get on a bike again. Been out for 3 months and it’s been the worse 3 months of my life But God is good and in few weeks. I will be wrapping my soul to a bike again 🙂

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  • Wanderlust8760

    October 23, 2014 at 18:42 Reply

    This video is awesome. You exactly described that feeling. Too bad, so many people will never discover this feeling, because they are to afraid of getting hurt. Instead they’ll continue to live their boring life. Ride safe brother!

  • JEREMY KERR

    July 29, 2014 at 17:29 Reply

    Oi Oi Gezzer ! Jez Ere , UK , LONDON ! You nailed it Sir ! I ride a 98 600 SRAD to work in central London Daily, It takes me 30 -45 mins to get over the experience!! Blimey I,m still alive !!! it,s Bannanassssss!1!ehhhhwot You get Me!! Cool Vid Bruv! Be Lucky and watch out theirs TiTs about !! Everywhere ! Everywhere !! Loved your Vid , Ta jez.

  • Ed Wulff-Vanderpuije

    July 29, 2014 at 12:23 Reply

    WAIT WAIT WAIT Did IGN actually put a link in the description for something??? This is a rare sight…

  • nutmegger1957

    July 17, 2014 at 09:24 Reply

    Although the “narration” aspect of this video was a bit blah, the content was good. I connected personally with the idea of “taking the long way home, after a particularly difficult day at work.” Few, in cars, can relate to that statement, but many bikers will. The unfortunate part of that scenario, is that “I” find that if I don’t think about what I’m doing, on the bike, it can be problematic. Yes, I do much in “automatic” mode when I ride, but still. I catch myself in stupid mistakes. Car drivers get distracted by cellphones, eating, whatever………..but it’s possible on a bike too.

  • nutmegger1957

    May 30, 2014 at 09:57 Reply

    “……..After a long day at work, I decided to take the long way home.” I can sure relate to that statement. I’ve been known to do that, for that reason!!

  • MrRedcola1

    May 14, 2014 at 03:43 Reply

    Im 13 ( not of age to drive road duh ) and ive been riding dirt for a couple years, and after spending my first month riding, i automatically told my self as soon as im of age im getting my license and a supermoto,a single month of riding and i was addicted, the feeling of riding with friends is the best, but the idea of being able to ride everyday, coming back from school, going to school, just going to a friends house, the idea of having everything as an excuse to ride, not like dirt riding where its more of an exception, the world of motorcycles just seems so appealing to me, its seems like a beautiful place and a beautiful way of life. BUT NOW BECAUSE OF YOU I WANT TO RIDE EVEN MORE I HOPE YOURE HAPPY BECAUSE YOU SHOULD BE.

  • gravedanger666

    April 23, 2014 at 02:30 Reply

    One of the best explanations I’ve ever heard. Well put together, well thought out and well said. Couldn’t have said it better myself, thanks a lot.

  • willyt3331

    February 28, 2014 at 19:29 Reply

    Hell yeah man awesome video. I’m a huge James McMurtry fan as well. WE CANT MAKE IT HERE ANYMORE! You need to check out Chris knight one of my favorites of his song North Dakota and Ray Wylie Hubbard one of my favorites by him is Mother Blues check them out you won’t be disappointed

  • M C

    January 28, 2014 at 13:02 Reply

    So true and to the point. These are the same reasons I’ve been riding since 1978. …..just can’t wait to get on the road again.

  • Mahir Akkus

    January 22, 2014 at 16:44 Reply

    nice video l also ride a bike lam a learner at the moment l have a 500cc bike it feels like lam flying in a sitting position when l ride my bike it feels very nice

  • Andy W

    January 19, 2014 at 19:56 Reply

    Well i think you articulated that message for every single rider out there! lol That was very well written Miggs i really enjoyed that video thanks for the upload. 😉 Liked & Shared

  • GeneralNereDoWell Boundah

    January 13, 2014 at 06:56 Reply

    Very poetic…my thoughts exactly… Until people try it they’re not goin to know how good it is…

  • odd john

    January 8, 2014 at 11:32 Reply

    Wow, Found this through weem. What a fantastically articulate way of putting your feelings and thoughts out into the community. Thank you for sharing, probably what a lot of us feel. Even if we don’t care to speak up or share. Thank you

  • Mega Chipzy

    January 6, 2014 at 23:14 Reply

    that’s definetly a thumb worth. so bad that i’m able to understand every single word you say, cause i’m german and not that good in english course ^^ i’m so proud that i did my license this summer and become such so nervouse when i sit on my bike and start the engine, but it just feels so great when the unsafe feeling disappears 😉 feeling the wind and the angle when you drive through a corner is just great. even the sound of rain dripping of the helmet and jacket can be so hypnotizing.it’s the passion of riding on two wheels that combines every bike, no matter which kind of bike he is rivding.love it 🙂

  • T100boy

    November 28, 2013 at 15:38 Reply

    Great video man . Im 54 been riding since i could steal the old mans bike out of the shed and i still get that heart pounding shallow breathing every time i ride ,I pray that feeling nevers gose away.

  • Miggs7170

    September 29, 2013 at 10:22 Reply

    Thanks, Blinky =) You made the first motovlogs I ever watched and helped get me into this whole thing. Been a big fan for a very long time. Glad to see you back on two. In the process of resubbing since YT wiped my list when they forced me content creators to G+. Ride safe, boet.

  • Wan Afiq

    September 20, 2013 at 05:25 Reply

    hope this make people understand when they watch the video..it’s not just a ride, it’s a therapy..thankyou 4 making an awesome video 🙂

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