I was 52 in 2019 and did my CBT. Rediscovered love of bikes. Did DAS straight away. Joined IAM and loved it now I am a National Observer training others for Advanced test. Acting Headteacher last year and decided not to continue. Early retirement. Re trained as motorcycle instructor and now deliver CBTs and ERS. DAS soon. Got my Masters test in June. Loving life and the massive change. Feel 40 again. My wife of 30 years is fully supportive and my soul mate. After 35 years in education she has also retrained as a counsellor. Perhaps to help me🤣 I am also now a Mental Health First Aider and with Mental Health Motorbike. Couldn’t have done it earlier as I needed a pension but I say do it as soon as you can. My three boys are all independent and employed now so responsibilities are much less.

Hi mate I'm turning 52 this year I live in kent my boys are grown up and have their own lives now , up until 2 years ago I didn't know what was in front of me , and then Bang my life changed all together, I would never of thought I would ever be applying to live the other side of the world but with visa sorted and a lot of hard work I'm off to join my Mrs in OZ and start my new life with her , and to top it off my thunderbird has just been approved so she is coming with me , yippee can't wait bud , keep up the good work , and don't forget you never know what's around the corner 😊

I feel it, i'm 48 and Passed my bike test last year, just good to put myself out of my comfort zone.

I think I have been having a midlife crisis for the last 50 years! I am now 75, widowed with two grown-up sons and three grandkids. When my wife was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2017, the possibility of her going into care filled us with dread. Especially the fact that it could cost up to £1,600 PER WEEK! She decided that we should just spend her savings. No argument from me. We bought a new Mazda, and I purchased a 1997 VFR. I have had many bikes over the years, the first one I bought new in 1966. Sadly, my wife passed away in April 2023, peacefully at home. Last October, in a moment of madness, I bought a 2019 Triumph Bobber, with only 1700 miles on the clock to add to my collection. Now that the weather has improved, I am getting out on the bikes at last. I know a gentleman in his 80s who still rides, which gives me hope. Everybody out there, ride safe.

Great im looking forward to watching more. Brilliant

Good video, They say the grass is greener on the other side , but in fact it’s just another field 😎😎😎

Just stumbled across your channel and this video definitely struck a chord. Rediscovered my passion for motorcycles after a 20 year break 3 years ago at 48. No doubt it was a subconscious reaction to reaching the stage of life you describe. Currently on a T120 and hoping to do some solo touring this year. Keep up the good work👊

So many great comments. I am going to work my way through them! Loving this.

Great vid. I've been riding since I was 16, and now I'm on the verge of turning 60!! How did that happen? Been married to the same woman since 1991. Kids are now grown up. My wife very unexpectedly told me she was going to do her motorcycle test back in 2011 when our oldest lad did his. What a brilliant decision that turned out to be. We've done so many exciting trips together and even run our little bike related KZfaq channel together. Biggest decision now is when do you stop working? When have you saved enough to retire but still have a great life? How many more fit active years do you still have? One thing's for sure, everything feels better when riding a motorcycle.

55 years old, 34th wedding anniversary coming up this summer. I have a 2007 HD Dyna and just bought a 2023 Honda CB500X last fall that I love. I’ve never owned 2 bikes at the same time, but love the different riding styles. I sought out a position at work a couple levels lower than the one I left in order to reduce stress and enjoy the work I do, at the stage making the most money isn’t necessary. Our youngest has 2 more years of university and then we’ll see what’s next. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and insights into your life. We only get one shot at this, and it isn’t very long (my wife’s sister just passed away 4 weeks ago of cancer at 61, that’s way too young!). Be good, love those around you, look for the joy in the everyday.

Hi nice video and chat (not many people want deep conversations) I’m 55, in my early /mid 40s I cleared my mind of all the nonsense I had taken in over the years and decided to become my true self my politics were turned on their head and my prejudices were removed from all thoughts. At 48 I became fully vegan (fished most of my life even owned rifles ) Theirs nothing better than being nice to all without constant contradiction. Never been away from bikes since young teenager but stopped with the fast ones when children came along then off road/enduro then scooters and now back with a big road bike finally! Bristol based myself Cheers

77, 66 motorbikes, 4 continents, landed in Daytona, Street triple 765, Trident 660, 1200 Thruxton, 650 V Strom. No crisis.

Brilliant video mate, at 44 i don't think I'm quite at my mid life crisis just yet haha maybe i haven't just realized it, i fear its coming soon though. Loving the man cave! I also replaced the fork rubbers a few years ago, they don't last long. Take care Matt

Cave looks great. You know a space is working well when you can just sit still and take it in. I’m turning 50 in July. Last 28 years of marriage and raising four daughters has flashed by. It’s definitely got me stuck in my head the last while. I’m a lucky man, but there’s no escaping the mental work this time of life brings on. You’re spot on about relationships. It’s about being committed, and no doubt that plenty of two wheel therapy is good medicine. Music is on pitch as always.

I just have 52 years today.. till a mont ago. I felt my self unbeatable…. and then the pain kicked in!!!!!! Back pain, pain in my upperback. Man cant believe it….. cheers guy keep it up😂

74 here, midlife, what's that? haven't got there yet! 4 kids, all o.k. only one other biker though, and he's riding a triumph around Bristol. Mental health is aided by biking, but supercharged by family.

Lovely video paps

Really great vid. You never know what is around the corner whether you are young or older so you have to embrace what you can each day for your family....and yourself. I'm 60 next year. Kids are all still at home( !!).... but hey who cares....everyone's happy and I'm loving my bike trips...Germany in a couple of weeks. Thank you.

Mid life crisis is the day you wake up and realize that you really aren’t going live forever and you better do those things you’ve wanted to do before you die. Im 71 and I managed to not freak out but some of my buddies went crazy and got divorced, bought a Corvette or a yacht, that they couldn’t afford, another left his family for a 19 year old. Who eventually dumped him for a younger guy. Ouch. Breathe. Try not to self destruct. Pace yourself. Good luck. Mid Life Crisis makes sense to the guy living it, even tough everyone else thinks he’s lost his mind.😎👍

Good to showcase Brizzle without being in a constant traffic jam for a change !!!....One of my personal outlets is getting down the Fleece and watching some great bands/ tributes with a few beers and then off to chippy in Denmark street.Richard ( Honda 500 CBX)

54 at this end mate , biker since teens and love it , feels like my mid life crisis’s have just been changes in the journey, embrace them all . Interesting point to note , how do you ride without glasses/googles my eyes start watering instantly and I can’t see squat 😂 ride on

Hi Matt, good video. Each to their own but personally I'm enjoying mid life. Your absolutely right the kids move on but that gives you opportunity that may not have previously been there. You get to realise its not meant to be with some people and that's fine. It's a crowded island, we're not all going to think the same. As long as you can look back knowing you did your best for family and friends then it's time to look forward to new experiences, be they on two wheels or elsewhere. Now that's nothing to feel guilty over, is it? Keep up the great mental health awareness, ride safe buddy

I’ll be 43 this year, so I’m not quite at the point to be able to comment on the mid-life crisis with any credibility. You’re absolutely right about people going off the deep end, though. I have family members that never got out of their MLC, and are essentially 70-year-old teenagers. It’s not a good place to be, but it’s been an effective cautionary tale for me. Glad to see the bike is going well. Great video!

Awesome man cave, well done! 👍👍

I wish my garage was uncluttered like your cave. I’m too much of an over thinker so haven’t been decisive enough to have had a midlife crisis although have had my ups and downs in our relationship. I guess it depends on your tolerance of accepting your life as it is and going along the route of least resistance which is probably what I have done along with many others.

Great video mate, and I see myself in a lot of the things you said…I’m in my 7th midlife crisis by now and will probably never get out of it either… I’m 61 working on getting my license to ride the bike and will do that accompanied by my wife Lilian who is way younger than me 🤣Anyway I desperately try to keep in good shape as I am a drummer too and have to keep the rhythm up you know…I found out after my burnout in 2017 that I’m not invincible and that I’m just another human being with all its flaws and weaknesses… I try not to put too much energy in negative things or people anymore because it just drains me empty…. we try to realize our dreams together and set the same goals and that’s easier when you have a partner who has the same mindset and interests as me… we moved to Sweden in early 2006 and live our lives the way we think is best for us in the first place. And doing good to others is the best way. I do my job the best I can after the burnout but have to accept that I am not the same anymore and never will be again but I can live with that and I’m quite open about that that those who need to know my shortcomings understand. Being open is the key to accepting myself as I am. I hope people will open up to you on your channel and we can create a community to share our thoughts and help each other 👍 Keep’m coming those videos mate 😊

Hey bud I'm 56. I went out for a ride today. Just as I closed my visor a Bee hit it. There's me thinking how lucky I was only to feel it sting me on the thigh. Ce la Vie

I'm getting there. The way I plan 2 deal with it is getting in shape. Proper doing weights in the gym 2 or 3 times a week.

Nice setup mate. Enjoy your man cave!

Looks good, wish I could place my bike inside, but we'll get there some day. I was wondering why you don't have a visor. Must not have a lot of or bugs there? Drove a few hours today and my visor is literally filled with smashed creatures. Keep it up and don't worry to much about the midlife crisis, im only 26 and had 2 already.. Some people just need more then the basics to feel alive ;)

Also to note the grass isn’t greener it’s the same colour the cow pats are just in different places 😎 your welcome 😂

Likeing the thundercave. Room for another bike ???

Nice place. now your wife can say. Go to your room 😅😂🤣

How do you know if you’re having a midlife crises? 🤔 lots of blokes buy a sports car or bike but I’ve had bikes all my life. Perhaps that’s why I don’t feel like I’m having a MLC 😎

53 this year. I got married for the first time when I was 48. At the time I thought it was all good but I now know it was for the wrong reasons. Now I feel trapped in something I don't want to be in, partly out of not wanting to let her down, and partly because I don't think she'd cope on her own. Problem is I'm not going to live as I want to while having to consider someone else. Should have stayed single, sounds selfish but just being honest.

Why’d it called “Moto-vlogging” and not OnlyDads? Because in all honesty, I’d take a good shed with a workspace over naked ladies 9 times out of 10. In regards to your kids not needing you and the mrs, they will. I’m 36, two small kids. Don’t know what I’d do without my parents. See them every week and the joy of having them play with the kids (so I can have a bloody rest) is nice but having them to ask when I run into troubles, that’s priceless.