How I learned to ride Off Road on my Honda CRF250L

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This video follows my journey from buying my first motorcycle to learning how to ride off road. I purchased my Honda CRF250L used from a private individual. I obtained a learner's permit and began learning how to ride. I took the Motorcycle Safety Course and got my license. I rode on back country roads learning to ride. I met a guy who helped me learn the basics of off road riding.
Filmed at Pike State Forest APV Riding area ohiodnr.gov/static/documents/...
filmed with GoPro Hero 7 Black and GoPro Hero 7 Silver
edited in Adobe Premier Rush
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@Scott-ri2ek 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Started at 57 with a drz400 now have a CRF 300L

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

57! Atta guy! I looked at the DRZ400. I guess I’m just a Honda guy.

@honda116969 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea how I came across this video it just started playing on my phone when I was letting my 🐕 outside. What a unique cool story I'm really happy for you!! Sounds so fun

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! I’ve really been enjoying it.

@chrisdavis280 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Cliff! You did great for your first time out, especially for learning to ride in general this year. Glad I could help you get your first off-road experience under your belt. We will have to ride again in the spring when it’s a mud skating rink! 😄.

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chris! Sounds great!

@mikeshongwe2001 Жыл бұрын

That laughter after you made it through the deep puddle, i felt that joy man congratulations 😃😃😃

@arideinthecountry Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@butcherknife59knife46 2 жыл бұрын

Let it rip. You got it! No problem it comes with hours of riding, Wheelie poppers first. Good job. Around Bend Oregon out!

@tomsizer807 3 жыл бұрын

Love this Cliff! You inspire me - you and me Spring 2021!

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks Tom. It was so much fun. I was really surprised at how capable and forgiving my motorcycle is. Let’s do it!

@robertking6892 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your first ride. Had a lot of fun watching the excitement grow as you tried each area. Congratulations on the new CRF 250 L.

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I couldn’t believe how capable the bike was. I just went back to this same area this week. I’m editing the video now. Hopefully it will be ready by middle of next week.

@stephencianci2026 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I am just getting started with dual sport and this video was fun and very encouraging. Be safe and blessings to you!

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really a lot of fun to be able to ride on back roads and also off road! Enjoy!

@ChaserTiponi 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that 1st day out on my new CRF 250L. Had the Rally version. Same old thing. Spent most of the day in 1st gear. But had a blast. Rode every weekend all that summer. Had 3 tip overs that season but no major damage or injury and learned to ride! Have fun man and ride safe!

@Hi.Im.Andrew 3 жыл бұрын

Love this so much!! Love the voice over!!!

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Andrew. I hate watching a video not knowing what is going on so I thought I’d give it a try. Glad you liked it.

@jessebassett4635 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Great first experience!

@arideinthecountry Жыл бұрын

Yes it was!

@msims1250 3 жыл бұрын

54 years young and you got your first bike! I think that’s really cool. I rode dirt bikes from the time I was about 8 or 9, all the way up thru high school. The I took about 30 years off. I’ll be 52 this year, and I just got back into riding about 8 months ago. I’m loving it, but I’m taking it real slow. I bought a slightly used CRF250L and I really like the bike. It’s super fun and easy to ride. I think you’re doing great and I look forward to more videos.

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've really been enjoying it. It's a great bike!

@Draybob 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Cliff! You had a great & patient instructor for your first time off-road. Much better than I would have ever been. You did it the right way, but most important, you had fun. People just don't understand how therapeutic a ride in the woods can be. You now understand that feeling. Keep it up, and enjoy the ride.

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Doug! Chris was great. You’re totally right about the forest therapy! Great stuff.

@Draybob 3 жыл бұрын

@@arideinthecountry You will never see a dirt bike in front of a therapists office 😁

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

@@Draybob 100% Truth! 🙌🏻

@noldenzach 2 жыл бұрын

I just recently got a 250L, live near Carlisle, and am in a similar spot with learning. Awesome video!

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am! Thanks for watching Zach!

@uncleremus5046 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I’m starting to do also.Ordered the Kawasaki Klx 300r scared of the street for now that’s why I got the R. TY great inspirational video!

@arideinthecountry Жыл бұрын

Glad it was encouraging to you!

@jondreifus281 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I got the KLX 230 and it’s a blast.

@freedom2ignite Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Not sure how I found this but it’s awesome. My first ride on my tw200 didn’t go as smooth, I learned the importance of good riding boots. Once I get those I’ll be back on the trail. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos and checking out that riding area. I was riding in Wayne National forest outside Nelsonville.

@arideinthecountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@starlordstarlordman8489 2 жыл бұрын

Chris rock's. Great video.🙂

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

Chris most definitely ROCKS! What a great dude!

@marekonbike9291 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ride, I like how you built the story. Nice to watch. Keep on riding! I just got my CRF300L for off-road too :)

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. There’s a lot of excitement about the new CRF300L. Looks like a great upgrade. Hope you enjoy it!

@marekonbike9291 3 жыл бұрын

@@arideinthecountry Yes definitely I do, coming from XT660Z Tenere, the CRF if real enjoyment offroad :) Tried some TET portion and its breeze...

@tweetdezweet 3 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm is so great to hear! I recently did my first offroad ride with a rental and I totally get it, as a first-timer it's just so much fun compared to tarmac :D Thanks for sharing, those are some great trails you have get to ride :)

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sws5833 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, in less than a month I will be getting my 2020 CRF250L and have never rode a motor cycle, being just shy of my 50th birthday my family thinks im a little off the deep end but its something ive always wanted to do, I think I made a good choice as far as bikes go, will be taking it up a local logging road for the maiden voyage, greetings from BC Canada

@arideinthecountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think you made a good choice. Be careful and wear protective gear and prove them wrong 😊

@steveh100 2 жыл бұрын

That was really kind of Chris and his mate to show you the ropes, awesome. That video made me go a bit emotional, not sure why, maybe I have similarities, i have always wanted to be able to ride off road, have had my CRF300 rally for 2 or 3 months now, a bit scared too but I'm hoping to do a course at some point this year, I don't think we are as blessed for trail riding in the UK. We'll done for smashing it, I definately would have dropped it on a couple of parts there.

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Stephen. I really couldn’t have done it without Chris. I hope you can get a course and find someone to help you out. Thanks for watching!

@mollygrubber 2 жыл бұрын

The KZfaq algorithm strikes again lol. That was a great video to watch, nice to see somebody experience that for the first time. I'm also very glad you started on an appropriate bike - so many new riders think they need a big monster for this stuff - lighter and smaller is so much easier. You could be happy on that 250 for the rest of your life.

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Appreciate your support

@gatooffroad 3 жыл бұрын

Respect ✊

@chrisallen5548 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, good for you!

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@MrHitsujiAwesome 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, me hiciste recordar mis primeros pasos jajajaj saludos desde Chile y sigue así

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Estoy tan contento de que me haya traído buenos recuerdos.

@lalamelody8864 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video bro :)

@JC-kv3yk 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing place. Man it sucks living in London!

@arideinthecountry 3 жыл бұрын

Hey J C Thanks for watching my video. I have a bunch more coming. Do you watch the @The Missenden Flyer on KZfaq! He's in your neck of the woods (so to speak) and he has some great content.

@JC-kv3yk 3 жыл бұрын

@@arideinthecountry I look forward to watching them keep up the good work. Your so lucky to have so much land around you. Don’t forget to carry a spare inner tube , I wouldn’t want to get stuck out there. 😂 I’ve watched all missenden flyers videos he has great content.

@Jims003 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfull video!!! Thanks for this link on my facebook post picture.

@arideinthecountry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I think you’ll love your new bike!

@Sinnihilation 2 жыл бұрын

We should meet up. I'm into same stuff. Love the story.

@arideinthecountry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mitchwiebell2785 11 ай бұрын

I got started at 54. Planning to go to Pike soon. Wanting to ride the SOAL. I scouted Cave road in my truck…steep gravel uphill already has me intimidated! 🤦🏻‍♂️

@arideinthecountry 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to do the SOAL too. I can’t figure out how to do the Navigation. I think I need to pay for the paid version of GAIA maps or something like that. I’ve gone to the adventure rider website and downloaded the GPX file (available here www.advrider.com/f/threads/ive-got-s-o-a-l.1402955/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ) but I can’t figure out how to use it without paying.

@mitchwiebell2785 11 ай бұрын

Link I sent you probably only shared one pinned area….sorry.