Mark Bolton has spent a lifetime riding motorcycles, from dirt bikes and technical single-track to dual-sport and adventure motorcycles. He's tackled some of the toughest trails in the American West and now runs Waypoints West Moto Adventures, a family-operated motorcycle touring company in Colorado.
Photo: Mark Bolton
But after three crashes in just six months, Mark finds himself questioning something he's always relied on: his riding abilities.
In this episode of DEEP TROUBLE, Mark takes us through three very different motorcycle accidents and the circumstances surrounding them. Each raises questions about decisions, experience and what might have gone wrong.
As Mark looks for answers, the conversation turns to something many experienced motorcyclists eventually face. How do aging, recovery and changes in our physical abilities affect our riding? And can years of experience sometimes lead us to take skills for granted?
It's a story that raises some important questions about how we judge our abilities and what it takes to maintain them.
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Listen to captivating stories of riders who found themselves in DEEP TROUBLE. We shed light on the challenges they faced, the strategies they used and the valuable lessons they learned. Most critically, we discuss how the situation could have changed if some controllable aspects had changed. We talk about the possibilities and potential outcomes so that perhaps other riders can learn from their experiences and avoid making those mistakes that get them into DEEP TROUBLE.
All Photos: Mark Bolton