I rode my motorcycle to work for 21 days: What I learned

I wanted to start commuting to work because I wanted to be more comfortable and fluid on my bike. Here I share what I learned about making commuting on a motorcycle work when going into a professional office, and my thoughts on whether or not I will continue after the 21 days was over.

3 years later, now full time with YouTube, does this challenge still hold up?

My Monimoto GPS
My saddle bags

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INTRO MUSIC
"Follow my Wild Horse" by Caspe Copyright © Epidemic Sound

[DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

3 years later, now full time with YouTube, does this challenge still hold up?

[chossmonster]

I've only ever used my bike to work, 10 years later and it's still the best part of my day.

[SlingingLead]

Girl, ride at your own pace. Don't worry about people you perceive as being better than you. I have been into skateboarding, mountain biking and now motorcycling. What I have learned is that there will always be people that are better than you at certain things. I'm not saying don't work to progress, what I'm saying is do your thing, don't worry about anyone else.

[edudilascio]

"Twenty minutes vacations", that´s how I call my motorcycle daily commute. :)

[nealcastagnoli]

If an employer ever called me unprofessional for riding a motorcycle, I'd quit on the spot and never look back.

[feliciasafunnygirl]

So I've been riding for like 9yrs. I work a really professional job that requires business formal. I really did have to take my clothes with me to wear that day and heels. Commuting was kinda hard. I actually remember getting on the elevator in Fall in my jeans, boots, jacket and holding my helmet in my hand and the other women in the elevator moving away from me. I commuted for like 2 yrs at that place. Even still now when I ride to work, people still really look hard to see who I am. I should say that I do live in a very small city that is very bible belt type and the very few women that ride are mostly in motorcycle clubs with patches that say "Property So yeah, I'm kinda lone wolf out here on my own. I find it pretty lonely but its a trade off to releasing stress, so it is what it is.

[rodtorres]

The fact that you are so upfront about your development as a rider. Is really inspiring! Never complacent about your skills and paving your own way! Great video!

[mondeacid]

Riding since I was 12 and am 73 now, do your thing, enjoy, be careful and ride safe. I now ride a FXDR Harley, love it and hope to ride till maybe 95 or 100. My wife told me when you want to ride, GO so most days I leave at 5:30 a.m. and back by 9:30 or 10:00
I had a 1290 super duke but it was mad all the time, go fast that is and I am too old for speed. Take care, be safe, all the best and God Bless.

[markcohen]

You are absolutely right Joanna. There is nothing as relaxing as riding home on your bike after a long day at work.

[TheBikerboy]

Sounds like you had fun. I was doing 120 miles a day for 6 years. Riding in rain, snow, hail, and sands storms with wind gust up to 80 mph. The more situation you are in. The better of a rider you will become. Keep with it.

[patho-]

Watching your vids really helps with my suicidal thoughts and I gotten into motorcycle. About to buy an R3 :)

[kalimarus]

I commuted for 2.5 years solely by motorcycle in Maryland. It definitely made me a better rider. Riding in the rain helps you with throttle control and really knowing the limits on tires and different surfaces for traction. Watch out for wet wooden bridges lol. A Aerostich or Klim one peice makes it so much less of a pain to get suited up in the morning as well, 30 seconds on and off and it’s good through all kinds of bad weather. Watching “a twist of the wrist” and the total control books then working on weak points during the commute helps a lot as well. Research your roads and see if you have a few good twisty paths home.

[Kunk]

I have to say, you are just such a dorky, likable person. (and please don't take that the wrong way, I mean it in a good way I promise) I started watching your channel for the motorcycle content. I have kept watching it because of your honesty and how genuine you are. It's refreshing and you can't fake it. Great job on your channel.

[RyanWithAviators]

Yeah, commuting does a ton for a rider's confidence. I've had my license for a couple weeks and I've been thrown into the deep end, as it were, because my usual daily driver vehicles have been broken for that time. I've had to ride in 30⁰ weather and once in the light rain. I have already learned a ton.

[bhosterman]

You’re exactly right! I’ve been expressing this sentiment for years! Riding my bike to work, on my lunch break and home every work day was/is the highlight of my day.

[MrMilly]

I commute to work as much as I can. No matter how rough of a day I've had there is nothing that can keep me from smiling when I walk out of work and see my HD Roadking waiting for me. Plus it keeps wear and tear down on your car/truck. Its really a win win for commuting on your motorcycle. Keep having fun with it and ride safe.

[SMusicLovereverS]

I just started riding and I go to work on my bike and it feels amazing! I’m always so excited to go and I’ve been learning a lot! Still trying to get over the fear of traffic though..! I’ve been binge watching your videos, you are awesome!!!!

[siafilia]

I commuted to uni for years using my mtb from my dorm. It felt great and I found out that I wasn't looking forward to lectures, but the journey to it. I took up road cycling soon after and had competed in many races, joined a team and became a weekend warrior. I'm pretty much considering a Super Cub C125 as I'm living in rural Asia.

[TheGorillaBiker]

I commuted to work on a very very busy road for years, it definitely improved my skills ten fold. Plus as you said it puts me in a way better mood :)
I just bought a CBF1000, I'm 6'7, so the bigger bike with luggage has improved everything so so much. Great video and remember doesn't matter how fast you improve, it's once you're improving that matters :)

[Boysenberr]

Isn't it fascinating that we can talk ourselves into some of the most preposterously wrong opinions/theories? That little voice in our minds (the voice that just asked, "What little voice?") is always conspiring to prevent our having fun learning experiences. You conquered it, Doodle, so I proudly tip my hat to you! Your video reminded me of an old quote, whose it was I do not recall, "I have suffered many catastrophes in my life, most of which never happened!" Yes, indeed!