Day 11: Why and How I Keep Crossing North America on a Motorcycle

It's the last full day before I reach Boston, and I'm leaving a shady motel in Buffalo bound for Pittsfield, Massachusetts. I'm riding my trusty Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, which in over 3000 miles so far on this trip, has not let me down at all. Day 11 and I'm finally making it back to my birthplace. Again. For the second year in a row. People always ask why. Why spend so much time on a motorcycle when a plane gets you there in five hours? And the honest answer is, because. Why does anyone jog? Why do people climb mountains? Somewhere along the line long-distance motorcycle travel became part of how I understand myself — not out in the world, just in my own head. I'm a guy who gets on a motorcycle and rides clear across the continent, for no real reason other than.... because. Special thanks to @sabatinomoto and @RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica for the support. 🐞 Get Veridian Cruise control for your Himalayan 450, or for other bikes. You'll get a 12% discount, I'll get a little kick-back, and we'll achieve world peace together! https://veridiancruise.com/?coupon=bugmoto 🍄 Use this link to buy Aerostich gear. It supports the channel, but most importantly, you'll be supporting a really fantastic American company that does exceptional work. https://aerostich.com/bugmoto 🍄 Purchase Lone Rider bags and other great stuff using this link. Lone Rider has been a fantastic supporter of BugMoto. https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/?rfsn=8671235.dfdd10 --- 📸 Come say hi over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugmotochannel/ #motorcycle #royalenfield #himalayan450 #travel #motorcycletouring • Filmed aboard my Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 0:00 The shadiest motel in Buffalo 0:57 Chunked-up roads and outrunning storms 2:11 My third time across America 3:05 The why — because why wouldn't I? 5:13 What it actually costs 7:01 The how — luck, privilege, and a good employer 8:27 Do I ever get bored? 9:59 The overhang where the siren went off 11:24 Staying ahead of the bag of bullshit 11:40 Ninety-five percent chilling, five percent memories 12:50 Cleveland Moto, Baxter, and zero bad memories 13:33 You really can do this 14:52 3,453 miles, and it hits me 15:33 Welcome to Massachusetts — I'm back