We convinced my 75-year-old dad to ride a MTB for the FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS!

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@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

And this my friends,is why Ebikes are essential. Being able to live the life you once lived is life changing.And one day you might be in that very spot...To feel alive again.

@eto2352 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best uses of a sponsor i’ve Ever seen from any cycling channel You guys rock I had to stop watching at the end because someone started chopping onions when he started talking about riding with his son

@rgreen1378 3 жыл бұрын

“Glad to be included.” Best quote. Awesome. As we age it seems we get slowly discounted. As a 56 yro woman this makes me happy to know I can still have an opportunity to ride as I age gracefully.

@wescollier4521 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 60 and my kids (28 and 30) are coming down from Tennessee to Florida for a visit and both are bringing their mountain bikes so we can go ride my home trails. Watching this makes me realize how special this experience can and will be. Thanks for taking the time to show this special time with your Dad. Go Bob!

@mattbare2803 3 жыл бұрын

My dad died in January from cancer. Watching you ride with your dad and the smiles and laughs you guys had was FANTASTIC. Thank you 🙏

@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your dad!

@ReebDweeb 3 жыл бұрын

Wish my dad was alive to be able to share like this with him. :(

@davidc6032 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see Bob riding. You can tell he rode before by how natural he looked on the bike. My dad got his Turbo Levo e-bike last year and he's 85! He rides 2-3 times a week including dirt singletrack. If you think you're too old...nope. Go get a bike.

@lanyouree8532 3 жыл бұрын

David C , riding at 85 gives me hope to keep riding. Makes me want an ebike for sure. They need to make more trails for seniors and ebikes.

@shaunroach7829 3 жыл бұрын

Probobly one of the best videos you guys have put out!! It really shows the advancement made in cycling 🚴‍♀️to allow people to get out and simply for the love of getting on a bike and riding. Bonus is showing us how your dad felt included in sharing your passion being able to ride again, and showing everyone that age is simply a number and with e- bike technology you can get out and enjoy a bike ride!!! Great stuff 👍👍👍

@alexragsdale4787 3 жыл бұрын

There is always something special about riding with your parents. I love riding with my dad when I get the chance. Great memories.

@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

man..srs fighting back a tear guys..not kidding..im far from your dads age,but i feel im a shadow of my former self. Well..I am..age,life,and depression can rob you of many things..AND seeing you and your dad out together is slightly emotional as well. I never had a dad. My mom and Gma raised us 5 kids and took care of us and did for us. NONE of us 5 kids experienced the whole "dad" thing. It saddens me at times and just wish he had wanted to be a part of our lives. Sadly I didnt forgive him for never being there for us or our mom until he died in 1997 at 54 years of age. Sorry..had to open up a tad guys..Thanks for another video.

@georgegande1779 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Keep going ❤️❤️

@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgegande1779 thanks..im sorry i opened up a bit.but when i see videos like this is just fires up emotions. have a good day..

@profesam8457 3 жыл бұрын

mikieson I was tearful watching this video and wishing I had an ebike twenty years ago when my dad had to give up riding. He is the guy who convinced me to take up cycling as an adult. I miss our rides. I was tearful for you too, as I read your comments to hear what you missed out on. I was really lucky. Your comments helped me to realize that. Since you can’t go back to gain that fatherly experience... and you seem to be a good guy... could you help to provide that for someone else that needs it? A foster kid, maybe. Or BB/BS? Give another kid what you could never have.

@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын

@mikieson - no need to apologize BTW, we're all here to support one another!! Stay strong and keep #beingmoreawesome

@andersun16 3 жыл бұрын

I was an eBike nay-sayer, then a tolerator, then an interested party, then bought myselft one for my 50th bday, and now I feel guilty I'm not riding my "acoustic" mtbs enough. It's exactly like the freedom you felt when you first started riding. Sure, I'm still capable of struggling up just about any climb - but then I'm wiped after 15 miles. The bottom line is: I can ride more on my eMTB - and I do this for the joy of it. (YT Decoy is my current sled).

@MrJoesphares 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Bob emtb brought him back to the sport and he seems to be having a great time. Macky is a kid again

@saramiller2825 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. My mom is 75 and she and I are mountain biking together. She is also helping me with the everest challenge.

@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome!!!

@Wackyzigzags 3 жыл бұрын

Why did I tear up seeing your dad so happy opening his box of goodies, man I miss my dad. Kudos keep him active.

@cheynehoskins6650 3 жыл бұрын

A father and son bonding over MTB! Such a special time that words can't describe. That's so Awesome of you Macky, to get out with your dad on the bikes again at his age. He's amazing! Keep it up Bob! 🤙🏼

@roadracer42 3 жыл бұрын

That makes me miss my Dad even more than normal 😥 No matter what bike you ride they bring joy to those that ride!

@milesbaker4775 3 жыл бұрын

This is why ebikes are great.

@MaGrath_Gibbons 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree a lot people hate on them but I think there awesome

@Ryttare 3 жыл бұрын

This is the ONLY reason ebikes are OK. If you are 70+, then ok, ride an ebike. Otherwise, unlazy yourself.

@bradywhite520 3 жыл бұрын

Ryttare they are actually really effective for other things. If you train hard a lot, it’s nice to have an ebike for a recovery day, so you can still ride a lot of trails and not suffer as hard up the climbs on your off day

@milesbaker4775 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradywhite520 true

@martinkrutz5698 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ryttare I disagree, you can put in the same effort on an E-bike, but just cover way more ground and have lots of fun doing it. And yes I do own an E-bike as well as a normal bike, and use them 50/50. The problem I have is the amount of negative comments made about E-bikes, and lots of the people making negative the comments use lifts and shuttles, is that not lazy? and no-one seems to comment about these people. I have been in lift lines and hear people saying how E-bikes are for lazy people.

@dcasandman 2 жыл бұрын

Just sent this to my 67 year old dad. Just rented him an Ebike, a guide, and got a nice hotel to stay at in Arkansas. We are having a father son weekend. I’m pretty pumped to watch this.

@finerbiner 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 56 my wife is 55 and we still ride the front range pretty well. Ten years from now e-bikes will be sooo good. Awesome video, Awesome dad.

@franks1875 3 жыл бұрын

A perfect use for an ebike. Dad was doing awesome and didn’t require all that coaching. Love it!

@cabbynate 3 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! He did great 👍 Did he ride in emtb for the most part? That's the mode I put my bike in when I hand it to someone who has never rode one.

@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын

He started off in Turbo but then turned it down to eMTB so I could keep up 😁

@cabbynate 3 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky So awesome!!!!❤

@102Montana 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty dang good for 75. I’m 66...and I know what it’s like (I’m a big dude). I commend you all for including him in your lives. Seniors often seem to be forgotten ... Bought a TREK Powerfly 4. Wish I could have gone full suspension.

@richulmer2690 3 жыл бұрын

Hey you guys, this is great. Go Bob. I am 52 years old and up to a year and half ago, I was riding a singlespeed. I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in January of 2019. Riding started to be a real struggle so I switched to a geared bike. I'm working on buying an e-bike so that I can continue to do the sport I love without the stress on my system. My favorite thing to do is ride with my son, daughter and future son-in-law. They are all in their 20's and kicking my but, this will keep me riding with them for a long time. I love riding but I don't enjoy suffering anymore :) thanks for sharing the experience!

@mikethadeeter 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could “heart” this one!

@AGKRex 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best thing about emtb's. I want to be able to bike as long as I can and emtb's will do this!

@lostwithvic 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Rex they make any age rider be able to go out and hit the trails!!

@johannesrohrl2283 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for your dad! Mine is about the same age and is also riding his touring ebike! I have a damaged miniscus and i can only ride my emtb at the moment. Looking forward to your next video. It is good to see your content evolve. I have to say i was a little bored by your videos the last year, but i find myself enjoying them more and more again. Greetings from Switzerland!

@leejohnson8719 3 жыл бұрын

How does one not like this vid? You have no soul if you give this a thumbs down. This right here is what family, and life, is all about. Great video.

@durango1487 3 жыл бұрын

WELL DONE guys!!!! I fell in love with mountain biking in the mid 80's (rigid bikes north of 35 lbs and weak cantilever brakes). The day is approaching much sooner than I'm ready for when the natural progression of age and worn out joints will severely limit my ability to ride. My 17 year old goddaughter has JUST discovered her love of mountain biking. I promise THIS godfather will do WHATEVER it takes to keep riding with her so I can gather and store as many of her biking inspired smiles and as much of her laughter as I can, while I can. She reminds her parents and I of the beautiful, unbridled joy we all once had when we mastered clipless pedals, cleaned "that" climb, or gassed that rock garden. If that means an e-bike, SIGN ME UP. Haters be dammed, their day is coming, sooner than they realize. Much like the video of Syd's parents racing in Arkansas, thank you for highlighting the joy of riding off road many of us north of 60 still feel, albeit a bit slower, but still feel!

@kaffeemitcola6506 3 жыл бұрын

a real fountain of youth! So nice to see that. My dad is 80 and riding his old bike but shorter distances. He needs that too!

@brettgrossmann9736 3 жыл бұрын

This could be a glimpse into my future. I loved this. Thanks niner ,comp cycle ,and Sid and Macky for all really being more awesome

@rscimoch 3 жыл бұрын

Somebody's Dad is Awesome! And somebody's Son and Daughter in Law are also Awesome!

@Arrow352 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome! So glad you got to spend time together doing something you all love.

@chrischris1315 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best advert for ebikes, more people on bikes having a great time!

@joelsanders933 2 жыл бұрын

This video brings joy to my heart. I watch with tears because i would give anything to ride with my Dad. Lost him when i was young. God bless you all. love your content. You guys are awesome

@brendanwhite7255 3 жыл бұрын

Do a part 2 and 3! Super inspiring and wholesome.

@johnlee7959 3 жыл бұрын

Syd and Macky, Thank you! Bob, You look like a rock star in your new outfit. At our age if we can’t be fast at least we can still look fast standing still. A quote from MC Hammer, you are “Too Legit to Quit”. ...Hold on a second. I lost my thought. I forgot what I was going to tell you. Oh, yeah... Boy, do I know that feeling. Thanks, Bob.

@Happy_Biker 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best endorsement of ebikes that I've ever seen.

@lostwithvic 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Biker alll about the e bikes these Days

@razmtb5028 3 жыл бұрын

Hope my dad is awesome as yours, huhu love your dad!

@Kent. 3 жыл бұрын

That's lovely to see... Was out riding with my parents today, but on tarmac and my father cant ride longer so he is riding his electric scooter and my mom on her ebike and myself on my MTB. They are 73 & 70.

@TwitchyNick 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I hope to still be riding when I’m 60 or 65 let alone 75. That’s awesome. It’s even neater that you can enjoy it together. Hoping my sons continue to ride for years to come.

@dubbreak 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Perfect way to get him back on a MTB. I'm doing a ride with an older friend/colleague tomorrow, him on his turbo Levo, me on my regular old sight. I don't think it would have ever happened had he not bought an e-mtb.

@68rockcrawler 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome use for an E-bike! It's so cool that you could ride with your Dad and you could both enjoy the ride despite different fitness levels and age. Awesome video as usual!

@onlyonetruth7654 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 58 now and still "shred" as its called, go out to local trails as often as i can, was out today and jumped some ramps that were set up.Just don't stop riding you'll only get better

@cring4291 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, what a privilege to be able to ride with your dad like that. Good job both of you!!

@hanstubben 3 жыл бұрын

This is an other level of more awesome!!

@MrJohnyBoy00 3 жыл бұрын

Macky this was an amazing look into a moment in time with your Father, Syd and Yourself. God Bless You All

@dinobatchelor9404 3 жыл бұрын

This video is beautiful! Your Dad is awesome! Wait while he gets in shape! He'll be kicking your ass!👍

@chrisbailey4254 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, was a bit worried for him at the start as he was a bit quippy in some places but it was great to see him getting a bit of cohesion towards the end and razzing the "Boy" in the process. Very cool from the 66 year old youngster on my Focus Sam ebike happy trails Bob. Regards Chris

@caseyjones7119 3 жыл бұрын

Truly inspirational & brilliant! We love the channel & what you all do to inspire us 😊🙏

@89yjrj 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! It's awesome to see your dad getting back into mountain biking!

@mtb_noobie1230 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.... glad you have that time together ❤

@jesst998 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos featuring your parents, but especially this one! As someone just getting serious about riding in my early 50s, I am inspired! I'd love to see more update's on Bob's progress.

@Lousicle 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video that you have done IMHO. Thank you for sharing that big moment in your lives with us.

@neilcowling9635 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys. So very heartwarming. The world needs a hell of a lot more of this at the moment.

@MrBratius 3 жыл бұрын

What a great inspiration...being 52 myself and just getting back into mountain biking it is great to see your dad still going at 75! Keep up the great videos!

@phantomrider86 3 жыл бұрын

Great video you two (as usual) ! That is awesome to see how your dad took to the eMTB, Macky ! By the end of the video, Bob was tearing through rock gardens and having a blast racing you. That put a smile on my face. I'd love to get an eMTB just to get up the climbs quicker to do more downhills and ride more in general. Looking forward to more eMTB awareness content along with your usual content. Love these class-1 eMTB's !!! They are......AWESOME ! ;o)

@joemorreale9204 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. So awesome to see people getting back on bikes again!

@petertobey603 3 жыл бұрын

So nice to be on a bike. Whoo whoo. Keep riding. No stopping now. Thank you for sharing.

@weekendmountainbiker9457 3 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. My dad is 69 and just got into MTB. I can only hope to stay as strong as these guys.

@thomasmedeiros5722 3 жыл бұрын

I will be 72 years old in August and still mountain bike 3-4 days a week in the New England region of the USA. Two other riders in my regular group are 76 and 77 years old. Riding is a lifestyle not something we took up when we retired. We do not ride as many technical rock/ root trails like we normally did in our younger days but can still ride a clean line through the shorter rock gardens and tech sections. The key is to keep riding so you don’t loose your skill set. If you want to ride into your old age do not stop riding a bike. Just like clearing a technical section momentum is your friend. Keep pedaling 🚵🏻‍♀️🚵🏻‍♀️🚵🏻‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🙏

@timothytopor4362 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing truly glad you got that time together on the trail

@danielpeters1747 2 жыл бұрын

I want to be like Macky's Dad when I'm his age! What a life goal!

@justinmacy5026 3 жыл бұрын

This just makes my heart happy. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.

@Cheatingforfun 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad to se him back on the trails

@matthieudanneels5122 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for your father Macky, good boy !!! So nice ...

@cadencepower 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! First time that I’ve commented on a YT video that I can recall. Thank you for sharing this experience. This is deeper than an affinity for bikes and riding.

@mattcoalter1769 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome you're able to ride with your dad!

@wasatchadventurer7227 3 жыл бұрын

Very awesome guys! That was a heart felt moment to see Macky's dad enjoying mountain biking so much again.

@lostwithvic 3 жыл бұрын

wasatch adventurer it’s what it’s all about man!! Check out the channel for similar stuff

@stewartbibb 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see. Thanks for sharing!

@cwest1977 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Good job Macky's Dad!

@stevepickard9012 3 жыл бұрын

great to see your dad out there having fun

@chrisgreen5000 3 жыл бұрын

This is so great to see! Nice job !

@chipandpete 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Bob! Keep on getting out there!

@myroncunningham9042 3 жыл бұрын

Macky so cool you guys are riding with your dad, that's priceless dude.

@fajrding5879 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, thx for sharing Syd and Macky, and you too Bob. I'll get my dad an e-bike too.

@dmartinezdl 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for this joy!

@bellaoleksy2935 3 жыл бұрын

This warms my heart!! Anyone against ebikes needs to watch this video

@Justin_Yung 3 жыл бұрын

when I'm old like 75 I want an ebike so I can feel like I am 18 again.

@intertube1000 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say don't wait till you're old, if you can, get it soon. It's so much fun.

@Justin_Yung 3 жыл бұрын

Indo Emtb yeah definitely I’ve been mountain biking since I was 13 and I just currently built up a custom dirt jumper for a local pump track close to my home and have been absolutely loving it

@roxy12333 3 жыл бұрын

This is why ebike are awesome. Brings ppl together

@bickejoh 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. In 30 years when I’m your dad’s age at least I know I should still be able to rip, hopefully with my son as well!

@gregoryhannigan9765 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Go Bob! I hope I can be out there when I'm 75!

@gregoryhannigan9765 3 жыл бұрын

(Crap that's only 19 years!)

@robertbeaudry2195 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. This gives me confidence that I will be able to ride for a lot more years in the future.

@KestrelYI 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are able to get out there with your dad :). Priceless experiences for sure.

@lostwithvic 3 жыл бұрын

KestrelYI it’s a real experience being able to get out there with family

@sno38 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool guys, one of my favorite videos!!!

@michaelcannon9516 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, good to see your dad back on a bike.

@MTBIKEXC 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, wish they were around when my father in law was too old to ride but do hope I can go a lot longer without needing one.

@scottconner9580 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Way to inspire a generation to be "More Awesome"

@leonbond9275 3 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT! Love, love, love this video.

@lostwithvic 3 жыл бұрын

Sick man!! Still going strong super strong 💪💪

@Rob-uy9dx 3 жыл бұрын

I would get my dad an ebike but he would immediately ditch me.

@Flux_Flow 3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic guys ! Doesn't get any better than that.

@cgriggsiv 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome that you got your dad to go out biking with you at the age of 70 plus And you did it perfectly with a ebike

@bgfthntr 3 жыл бұрын

That will be me in 20 years! Way to go POP!

@lanyouree8532 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I can relate to your dad about not being sure about what you can do riding mountain bikes. I have been thinking about an Ebike but just don’t want to admit I’m not as good on my mtb as I use to be. I still love riding and those trails looked ideal for older riders. I’m only 71 so I’ve still got time to think about it.

@danmayer8943 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys...that just became one of my favorite videos!

@Giovanni-zc1lv 3 жыл бұрын

Good Times! So happy for your Dad! Got be a thrill! Reminds me of some ground out south of I 25 and El Dorado but when I saw that Canyon not sure so sure?

@sydandmacky 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, Horsethief trail network in the Taos area!

@BigVanLittleAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

my dad will go out and ride... but no trails. cool to share that!

@BillReno 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! How much fun is it to ride with your Pops.

@Mr.P.Griffith 3 жыл бұрын

You can tell his brain is still firing on all cylinders. Reacting to commands/suggestions and executing them while riding a big heavy bike on loose gravel. My wife and kids don't even have that kind of situational awareness. This guy is a legend.

@rickcbr900rr 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, that will also help him with balance and upper body strength riding a heavy bike. I sure wish they had Ebikes when my Dad was alive, he would have loved it.