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Motorcycles, boats, planes, cars — even a Schwin…all Freedom machines.
Our souls yearn to be free. Wanderlust and this search for freedom IS the ride.
Thanks for sharing. May all your “rides” give you peace.
-JB.
That is what it is all about! I had a 1968 Honda Silver Wing as a young man of 25. Sold it because I had wife and two children and saw some bad motorcycle accidents. I rode a relatives motorcycle two years ago and my wife encouraged me to buy a motorcycle if I wanted to. Found a beauty – a 1983 Honda Gold Wing and at 68 years old I ride it as often as the weather allows. I have driven a U Haul truck and my own personal vehilce to Alaska and back three times. If I could find a couple of friends who would join me to ride motorcycles up there I would do it while I still have good health and am able. Living to ride, riding to live!
that’s really beautiful. thank you. thank you!
Beautiful!!! Inspiring.
Aman, the best movie for life I’ve seen. I still ride @ 67 it makes me feel alive. I procrastinate for an hour thinking “your nuts at your age” but once I’m on the road I don’t want to stop! This movie is in my head and will keep me going … going …going!
Don’t die with your last words being I wish I had of done that
I ride. Always have. Always will. My wife too. People say we’re crazy especially at our age. We could get killed. I tell them they are already dead. Great commercial.
Have had my motorcycle license since age 22…..now 66….and headed to Oregon from New Hampshire on my 97′ Goldwing with 145,000 miles on her… 🙂 ( My 6th bike…and bought in July of 2000 with just under 3,000 miles on her) So looking forward to my trip and to ride the Pacific Coast highway in California..on the way to my rally in San Jose….taking June and July off….and this is the type of video that truly inspires….!! Awesome and proves that a passion is forever..and at any age….and motorcycling is mine and such a joy to see these men keeping their passion alive…..my heart goes out to them and their families….with all their wonderful memories…new and renewed!!!! Ride on!!!
Great, legs are gone, cant ride no more (well after seeing this maybe not) sure did tell it all.
I am 73 and I still ride my goldwing. I have been riding since I was 16. I’m leaving for Kentucky in two weeks on it from New Hampshire. In July it’s Tennesee!!!! Don’t stop riding if you love it.
I cried. I am 67 and I still ride in the dirt and I have a cruser. If I am lucky I will pass before I have to quit
This is so good… I still have tears in my eyes as I’m typing this… but then again, I’m a sentimental mooh 🙂
Credits to the ad makers for a job very well done… so sick of those glamour superficialities…
At 66,I am looking forward to my sixth cross country to Sturgis and beyond.(from Virginia).I average about 25K miles a year,sometimes more.I had to give up my beloved Harley last year for a Gold Wing-it backs up electrically and doesn’t vibrate.I have degenerative disc disease.I will be on two wheels until I can’t hold it up any longer,then I will trike it.I can’t imagine life without a bike.I follow the front wheel and have no schedule.I hope to ride to Alaska if not this year next.There is no guarantee of tomorrow.I figured out what they did twenty years ago and have not looked back.Ride safe(not slow).
Just goes to show everyone that we are never to old to Dream a little
Love It – Thank you so much
Dream BIG
Beautiful commercial.
(For those who work in advertising who say it’s not a commercial – it is. It’s selling a product, and (I’m assuming) it’s aired on TV between shows/movies. It’s also in Taiwan – not Hollywood, so the time limits probably do not apply as they do (apparently) in the US. If commercials were like this in America, Americans might actually start watching them. As for the ‘product’ it’s selling – if you need an explanation try this: if you inspire people on a human level, cut the bull****, and make people forget that you’re trying to sell them something, maybe they’ll get up and (in this case) follow their dreams. For many of us, that probably involves having a bank account. For others, it’ll be a reminder when they do need to use that product, of which company they felt truly understands their needs/interests. And since 99.9% of the comments above express being inspired… it’s working.)
Ugh. Now. Back to the point.
Motorcycling, in particular, is about forgetting society, forgetting your job (so advertisers, do us a favor and stop critiquing), forgetting all of the cynics, and focusing on your own place in the world and the people and experiences that matter. Thank you to those involved for sharing this with us.
btw….. was that THE Willie G. posting above? I just might be at Sturgis! Look for the Motor Maids!
what an amazing commercial…made me cry.
this is just a wonderful story of pure joy. well done!!!
My wife and I took a train to Tuscany and rode a pair of 125-cc Vespas there for a week. Then we loaded the gear on my Vespa and the next morning left San Gimignano. We stopped at Pisa to watch the Tower lean; drove along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea; then north into the mountains of northern Italy; to the Alps, over the Alps via Sestriere; to Grenoble, France, and across France, across the Rhone and the Saone to southern Burgundy where we live much of the year. Eight hundred eighty-four kilometers, five days, and our combined age then was 150 years. Today we still ride Vespas, and two-up on a GoldWing we’ve taken across the U.S.A. Talk about tears from watching this elegant movie!
This is a fantastic commercial. That is what people live for – their dreams. It’s too bad that many of us let go of our dreams or give up on them. Keep dreaming, keep living! Thanks for sharing such a great true story.
thanks – it’s why I ride.
I am so moved by this video……Awesome, inspirational and well done!
This is one of the best ads I’ve seen. I love it. We need more like this. Maybe I’d even watch them. .
You know Mork once said life would be better if it went in reverse; I look at older Asians (and think about the negative nick-names we had for them and no doubt the ones they have for us) and can relate to the life story going on that ride relays.
Imagine if we met with the temprements we have at our age now – where we have mostly our own opinions – we would look more for what we have in common than what seperates us …
I enjoy riding and turn 59 in two days … riding when we were young and riding now provides the same sensation … freedom
(but I didn’t cry like you soft-cocks); don’t lament not doing it; as Arnie said ‘do it’ …
Live each day as though it were your last, it just could be …
That’s the best birthday video I have ever seen…my birthday is February 13th….
Very inspirational for a time that needs some inspiration around the globe!
Thanks!
It’s not just an advertisement – it’s a gift like no other. Thanks, TC Bank, and well done.
My borther had not ridden a bike in over 30 yrs. I helped him buy an old bike.The first wknd we rode almost 900 miles just loafing around, with no where in particular to go. He could not believe the therapuetic effect it had on his mind. We are looking forward to riding some more, maybe just maybe we will be able to ride when we are older like these gentlemen. If someone is reading this and never been on a bike, you must take the time and experience it, just once. Your life will never be the same. It puts you in touch with God and your inner self. My wife enjoy the wind in our faces together. Enjoy the wind with a family member or an old friend.
living life not existing life
Bleeding awesome!!
I just turned 72 and ofter almost a year for cancer treatments, chemo radium, I am in remission. It opened my heart, and eyes, I am on again with my 5 dogs and an old broken down motor home. I have just began to live. God Bless for opening my eyes and most of all, my heart.
Amazing. Dare to Dream. This is an eye opener. Thank you!!!!!! I will pass it on.
I’m nearly 65 and ride every chance I get. Riding is great; riding a H-D is really great.
I’m only 55, about to retire. Time I bought myself another bike. Its been 33 years since I last rode – you never forget – right!
Lang may all oor lums reek
Live your life like there is no tomarrows!!
Live as if each day is a new beginning! Ride with the wind!!!
RIDE, AGE IS A STATE OF MIND, LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In all the more than 75 years of my life, I have always been looking for the main reason why I am here.
The answer that I keep on getting is to enjoy my life as best and as long as I can.
But to enjoy my life is not really easy, surely not a simple idea, and definitely a very complicated undertaking.
As of this moment, every time I am able to make another person happy, I get the feeling that that is the way for me to enjoy my one and only life.
Congratulations to the creators of this amazing commercial (story). The heart once touched its waves are boundless. May everyone who views this be inspired. I am. Will I try and bike it….you bet.
I ride to live. I live to ride. I’m 73 I also ride to honor those that fight for our freedom.
See my artile Southern Biker, Jan 2011 issue
WOW…..Became a grandpa just today!
Go hug or call your Grandpa and your Grandma today!
That will make their day and bring them happiness all week!
Thanks for sharing….Taiwan great country great PEOPLE!
I’ve wanted a motorcycle since Jan. 44 years ago I bought a Vespa from someone in Vietnam. Every day I would have to bring in over the sidewalk through the hotel lobby to the back. After three days I was backing up trying to start the thing and almost ran over an old lady’s fruit on the blanket on the ground. That day they almost ran me out of the country. Still, I want a motorcyle.
Thank you for posting this video!
As the old cowboys say… Happy Trails!
I’m 68 and ride the Hell out of my Harley… Living My Dream
A touching video indeed. But I don’t see the relevancy of this video with the product it sells. How do old people’s dreams relate to a bank? Excuse me for difficulty in relating them together even on image, positioning, and inspirational levels.
A beautiful story and a huge reminder that we are meant to enjoy life as well as work very hard to enable us to enjoy time with family and friends or just laze about with a good book, hobby, gardening or anything at all.
A wonderful story! Kudos to the bank for this. I waited too long for the flyfishing dream trip. The stroke that was waiting in the wings could not wait any longer and no use of the left arm and extremely limited use of the left leg meant I could no longer wade the rivers to fish for Salmon.
The message I think is simple Do not wait, for your dream to catch up to you and make plans now to save and ensure you will be financially in a position to make it happen.
Simple, subtle and perfect.
Don’t wait too long, I did and now I sit on my deck watching fish rise but unable to climb down or cast a line or tie a fly. Hell I cannot even tie my shoes.
Great video.
I am 85 yrs young and i would swear that i saw myself on one of those BIKES!!! GREAT JOB
The first bike I ever rode was a 1941 Indian it had a clutch pedal on the left side and a gear shift on the right. The last was a 1958 Harley( HOG) at Oceon City Md My friend Pee WEE really didn’t trust me to ride it but he finaly gave in. The Indian bike was a Navy surplus Bike that my brother Tony had won in a crap game while still in the Navy. LOL
Dreams are forward looking. When dreams are of the past, your life is through. Live your dream or ride your dream, in a boat or on a bike. Thanks, TD bank
i AM STANDING ON MY CHAIR APPLAUDING…. (TYPING WITH MY TOES)….
Great Job!!!
This ad is based on reverse psychology:
The ad overtly implies: “TD Bank supports your dreams. Don’t save for the future! Live it up today! Enjoy yourself! It’s later than you think! You can’t take it with you! You’re not getting any younger! You deserve joy and happiness! This is a healthy enterprise. Honor those who’ve passed by doing now what you did with them.”
However, because most folks in the 70+ demographic live frugally and practically and either no longer have a bike or never dreamed of riding bikes, they will say to themselves: “Hmmm, that’s a slick ad , and it does look like a lot of fun – something to do maybe once – but I’m not in shape and don’t have a bike anymore so I can’t imagine buying a bike for one measly ride. That would be a waste of money. So I’m banking my money, not spending it.”
The still-biking demographic in their 60’s responding positively to this blog still has their bike and probably are still active riders. Good for them. Go for it!
BUT: The working (albeit zombie-like) subliminal message for all demographics is: “Go-deposit-money-now-in-TD-Bank.”