The Surprising Reason Motorcyclists Don't Get Therapy

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[ronjones-]

When my son turned 18, I told him if he took the California MSP, I'd let him ride my bike. He said, "What about mom?" I told him, she's not my wife anymore, you're 18, and she can't tell you what to do. He got his license and rode a few times in the area till he got comfortable. He finally took a long ride into the countryside and came back with a funny look on his face. His eyes were HUGE. He said, "Oh my God, I get it now. That feeling when it's just you and the bike and the wind. NOW I understand. Thank you." My own father talked me out of buying a car when I was 16 by letting me ride his '75 Kawi Z1b back and forth to school. I felt I owed it to my own son to help him find the joy and peace of riding. I'm 61 now and still ride. I don't have much, but I know my '20 Z900rs will be my final legacy to the big moose. Enjoy it, Cody, and thank you, Dad, for giving me this gift that has lasted a lifetime.

[irishcoffeetruecrime]

My female friend was a rider for 8 years and took her life last Sunday night and we buried her Thursday. I know personally that riding is my therapy. RIP Ann.

[VNLAGRLA]

Your helmet has heard the deepest, darkest thoughts that you can put into words. Your four limbs are always busy while riding…and you’re focused on all drivers around you. Keeps brain noise to a minimum. This is an awesome video…thank you. 😎

[CdEyes]

I can definitely say that there's a lot of truth about what's being said here. I've only been riding for a couple of months now and days before I took the MSF course to get my license endorsement I sadly found out my best friend of 20 years passed away. That first day hit me hard but I carried on and before the end of the week I had my license endorsement. A few days later I had my new license in my hand and my new bike registered. That afternoon, even though I had anxiety about finally hit the streets on my own stacked on top of the depression I was carrying with me I got on my bike and went for a ride. After about 20 minutes of getting adjusted and focusing on the ride ahead of me I started to feel a weight come off of me that had been holding me down for days. The longer I rode the better I felt like I didn't have time to feel sad about what happened because I needed to concentrate on riding. What started as a hour of just cruising a loop to get used to being in traffic and my bike became a trek up into the mountains aways off from home. I rode out to an overlook near the top of the mountains facing west. I felt calm, collected and ready to make peace with what happened. So I sat there, watched the sunset and goodbye in my own way. Deciding to get into riding motorcycles when I did couldn't have come at a better time in my life. Even my friend that I lost was super excited to hear that I was doing it. Only wish I could have showed him my new ride in person. It may not work or feel the same way for someone else out there but I can definitely tell you from my own personal and very recent experience is that I think I got more help mentally from my first day of riding than I would have from weeks of therapy.

[Ride_n]

Don't ride when you're angry or upset. You won't have the focus required. It's dangerous. But riding is definitely therapeutic. It can help you be a little more centered or calmed to handle what troubles you.

[MattFive]

Helps me zone out. Puts us into diffuse mode, if you’re ever trying to figure something out, go for a ride and chances are you’ll connect the dots.

[Cordoba]

All I know is I get on the cycle, close the visor, and it's just me & the road and sometimes that's all I want.

[RoninBeaver]

Yes, lol. It makes your regular commutes more enjoyable, and getting out and cruising some backroads while jamming your favorite music is a phenomenal way shed some stress.

[Maui-Moto]

I was one of the guys that came back from Iraq and bought a Yamaha R6. It was total freedom in the seat. The breeze just pulls away everything that seems to be on your mind. It is you, the road and your bike. Total Freedom.

[NRALifeMbr]

I've been riding for 52 years. I currently commute to work on my Goldwing Tour DCT almost every day. 125-130 a day. The ride give me a little over an hour each way to decompress, enjoy the road and the music in my helmet. My job is somewhat stressful and this time on two wheels allows me time to re-center and be a better person at home. My wife will also ride with me for the same reasons. We head out to go ride around the block and 150 miles later, we get back home smiling. It works!!

[JohnnyXoz]

I don't know that anyone thinks anything will actually "solve all your problems", unless they are delusional, but what motorcycles, movies, music and the like do, is give you a break, so your mind can focus on other things for a while, rather than all your other issues.

[LoneLeeRider]

So very true! I say that riding is one of two things that clears my mind where all the stress melts away. It's because you need to put the intrusive thoughts away and focus on the task at hand. So true too about it being a temporary thing. I look forward to my tours, but man, when you come back to reality it's still there.

[cjkim]

heard some online physical trainer say one time, "no one's depressed while jumping ropes". cracked me up n left a positive impression which got me lifting regularly for a few years. as a noob, 2 yrs in at 49yrs of age, i say no jumping ropes ever gave me the sensation like that of riding, which usually leaves me thinking "does it ever get better than this?". enjoying your videos, kp up the gd stuff. thanks from tokyo, japan.

[dirklee]

Thanks for this input. I've got friends that I've heard say "I need wind therapy to clear my head.". I've never understood that since I'm so extremely hyper-focused while riding. (When I get home from being out for a couple hours, I almost feel exhausted from it.) It makes sense that the feeling comes from literally having to focus on nothing else.

[arjankroonen]

Great video. Anytime I walk into any motorcycle dealership it feels like a safe haven.
I think a large percentage of riders is on the introvert side of the spectrum but all of us are happy to chat about bikes.
When in a motorcycle dealership it's just fine to start a conversion with anyone there. Just say hi, ask 'm what kind of bike they have, how long they've been riding etc...
It's a great (and safe!) way to interact with strangers... and like you experienced, who knows, you might end up with a great friend.

[hainhatphung]

Well, the book of Pirsig "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" explained in similar fashion.

One main point was, in my words at least, "Focus on something to negate other surrounding, then your mind will be "freed" or at ease". Like a literal stress relief by changing your focus to something else you want to do, especially by hobbies.

I baked cookies and pies and made ice creams for almost 17 years, 12 of those was when I got married and 4 kids nowadays 😂 It suprisingly got me out of my thoughts at my workplace and other assignments. So relaxing that I finished my research article in just shy 2 weeks about exploring R.A.T tech-integration framework, and also about using LEGOs in applied science courses (I'm a university lecturer).

Motorcycling got my attention since my dad's Honda, though. Its focus is the same: riding acts as a focal point to negate others. I even taught myself to do carb cleaning and top end rebuild on my XR350! (the latter was rough AF without beers to lure others in and help me with)

[jdh]

you nailed it. when i get on my bike i think of nothing but riding the bike and looking at the great scenery. i take a lot of small half hour rides and stop at some great little cafe along the way. then on to the next. also good to have a few bike mates and get together now and then. the one thing i try to do is not get to angry or stressed in my general life and the one thing i never do is go for a ride on my bike if I'm angry, not good to be riding a Kawa Z900rs when angry, calm down first except the problem and forget it. never ride stressed or angry, works for me. thanks for another great vid.

[OnlytheStrongSurvive]

I was diagnosed with invisible disabilities years ago and bought my first bike: a 2023 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT on July 20, 2024. Riding has helped me and my Sena mesh within my helmet playing music all the time! Going to the gym has helped me too!

Thank you for the Betterhelp link, I have just signed up.

[trip]

Better help are scammers just so you know . Do NOT USE THEM !!!

[JethreL]

Holla from Malaysia 👋 and yes - riding motorcycle with friends (most of the time different bikes) definitely helps mental health and living a happier life here in this hot tropical and sometimes rain all day country 😂
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I do agree that when riding .... just a few minutes riding ... I'll forget about the sounds of motorcycles and it's the journey on our bikes to the destination that makes us happy. Not the bike, not the growl nor the insane fast speed of riding but instead, riding together with friends, meeting new friends and arriving at different destinations together on our bikes with old friends new friends that makes it all worth while.
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Peace ✌