Montreal Rides
@montrealrides.bsky.social
Regular vlogging of my rides, with my thoughts, music, and whatever else strikes my fancy. https://youtube.com/@montrealrides
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Banner Image Licence:
Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
My final ride of 2025! Heading to Excel Moto for winter storage. I chat about Québec’s winter tire laws, this year’s early snow, and random thoughts. GoPro card corrupts, so enjoy a fun music-edit followed by pure sound until arrival.
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#montreal #electric #moped #winter #motosky
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#montreal #electric #moped #winter #motosky
Last Ride of 2025: A Ride to Winter Storage
YouTube video by Montreal Rides
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November 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today's the day, the last ride of 2025. I'm bringing my NIU NQi GTS to a service center for winter storage. I'll record a final video, to be published in a few days. Say goodbye to my electric scooter for a few months! #montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky #winteriscoming
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
One last sunset ride on my NIU NQi GTS as daylight fades – heading to my graduation ceremony (finally!). Short commentary, then a music-edit, ending with parking and goodbyes. This is the second-to-last ride of the 2025 season.
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky
Sunset Ride to Graduation Ceremony: Penultimate Ride of the Season
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November 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Went to buy a beef shawarma yesterday. Couldn't ride to it, so had to walk. Sun was setting. Some fall leaves fell on the snow, like a battle between autumn and winter. Here are some pics of this early snowfall. Now gonna make a Short with the small clips I took.
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Went to buy a beef shawarma yesterday. Couldn't ride to it, so had to walk. Sun was setting. Some fall leaves fell on the snow, like a battle between autumn and winter. Here are some pics of this early snowfall. Now gonna make a Short with the small clips I took.
Good morning, #motosky !
I don't think I'm riding anywhere today. Riding season is over for me..
🤣 😥
#winteriscoming #winter #montreal #canada #snow #ridingseason2025
I don't think I'm riding anywhere today. Riding season is over for me..
🤣 😥
#winteriscoming #winter #montreal #canada #snow #ridingseason2025
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Good morning, #motosky !
I don't think I'm riding anywhere today. Riding season is over for me..
🤣 😥
#winteriscoming #winter #montreal #canada #snow #ridingseason2025
I don't think I'm riding anywhere today. Riding season is over for me..
🤣 😥
#winteriscoming #winter #montreal #canada #snow #ridingseason2025
Third of three salvaged footage! Stuck in traffic on my NIU NQi GTS along Montreal’s boulevards, barely moving — yep, it’s a boring one! Sound was lost, so enjoy chill music instead, ending with a GoPro microSD failure.
#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky
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Stuck in Montreal Traffic: Salvaged Boulevard Ride
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November 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
...sigh... This year's riding season has ended, but I have yet to bring my ride into winter storage. It should snow for 3 days, so I have to wait until the first clearing to bring it there.
#motosky #montreal #canada #ridingseason2025 #snow #winteriscoming
#motosky #montreal #canada #ridingseason2025 #snow #winteriscoming
November 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
...sigh... This year's riding season has ended, but I have yet to bring my ride into winter storage. It should snow for 3 days, so I have to wait until the first clearing to bring it there.
#motosky #montreal #canada #ridingseason2025 #snow #winteriscoming
#motosky #montreal #canada #ridingseason2025 #snow #winteriscoming
Second of three salvaged footage! Riding my NIU NQi GTS through Montreal’s urban streets at rush hour, capturing traffic and bustling pedestrians. Pure sound, ending with a GoPro BEEP from microSD failure.
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky
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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I just learned how to do a Full Windsor. Thank you Internet. Why weren't you there when I first learned how to do a tie?
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#MidlifeMagic #NeverStopLearning #Tie
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#MidlifeMagic #NeverStopLearning #Tie
How to Tie a Tie | Windsor (aka Full Windsor or Double Windsor) | For Beginners
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I just learned how to do a Full Windsor. Thank you Internet. Why weren't you there when I first learned how to do a tie?
youtu.be/HXJx8j7JpKY
#MidlifeMagic #NeverStopLearning #Tie
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#MidlifeMagic #NeverStopLearning #Tie
First of three salvaged GoPro footage! Riding my NIU NQi GTS through Montreal’s small residential streets, soaking in vibrant fall colours. Pure sound, ending with a BEEP from microSD failure. Like, subscribe, and enjoy!
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky #fallcolors
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky #fallcolors
Fall Colours on Montreal’s Residential Streets: Pure Sound
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
First of three salvaged GoPro footage! Riding my NIU NQi GTS through Montreal’s small residential streets, soaking in vibrant fall colours. Pure sound, ending with a BEEP from microSD failure. Like, subscribe, and enjoy!
youtu.be/Z-ewHpJEP0o
#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky #fallcolors
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#montreal #canada #electric #moped #motosky #fallcolors
She's travelled the world on motorcycles for the last 7 years and over 200,000 km. She has filmed and edited all her videos by herself, while on the road, providing a new video twice each week. She just reached 3 millions subscribers and made a video covering the last 7 years. She is Itchy Boots.
I left Afghanistan 🇦🇫 - how this motorcycle journey changed me forever.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
She's travelled the world on motorcycles for the last 7 years and over 200,000 km. She has filmed and edited all her videos by herself, while on the road, providing a new video twice each week. She just reached 3 millions subscribers and made a video covering the last 7 years. She is Itchy Boots.
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In general, I think creative endeavors should be left to Humans, while the tedious and menial is the right place for machines.
But that disco dancing Gorn!
(youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo )
But that disco dancing Gorn!
(youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo )
Star Trek - Soul Funk Generation (Parody Music Video)
YouTube video by Saga Lore AI
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November 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
In general, I think creative endeavors should be left to Humans, while the tedious and menial is the right place for machines.
But that disco dancing Gorn!
(youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo )
But that disco dancing Gorn!
(youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo )
I thought I was over sleeping and I was OK with it. I turned my head and saw 9:30am on the alarm clock. I figured I should get up. I take my phone to check the weather before getting outta bed, and realize it's only 8:30am. I stayed in bed...
#daylightsaving #stayinbed #lazy
#daylightsaving #stayinbed #lazy
November 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I thought I was over sleeping and I was OK with it. I turned my head and saw 9:30am on the alarm clock. I figured I should get up. I take my phone to check the weather before getting outta bed, and realize it's only 8:30am. I stayed in bed...
#daylightsaving #stayinbed #lazy
#daylightsaving #stayinbed #lazy
Back after microSD card woes with salvaged footage! Join me on my NIU NQi GTS for a 13-minute ride on Notre-Dame East, Montreal. First half features chill music with road sounds; second half is pure sound. Soak in fall colours and wind therapy!
youtu.be/PThjAP9yfD4
#motosky #montreal #canada #moped
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#motosky #montreal #canada #moped
Salvaged Notre-Dame East Ride: Fall Colours & Wind Therapy
YouTube video by Montreal Rides
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November 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Back after microSD card woes with salvaged footage! Join me on my NIU NQi GTS for a 13-minute ride on Notre-Dame East, Montreal. First half features chill music with road sounds; second half is pure sound. Soak in fall colours and wind therapy!
youtu.be/PThjAP9yfD4
#motosky #montreal #canada #moped
youtu.be/PThjAP9yfD4
#motosky #montreal #canada #moped
Still trying to repair my microSD cards and salvage footage, and because it's pouring rain today, I figure I'd share last year's Halloween ride, where I tried giving candy to strangers.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
#motosky #halloween #candy #trickortreat
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
#motosky #halloween #candy #trickortreat
Halloween Candy Ride in Montreal
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October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Still trying to repair my microSD cards and salvage footage, and because it's pouring rain today, I figure I'd share last year's Halloween ride, where I tried giving candy to strangers.
youtu.be/kvy10cyelJ0
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
#motosky #halloween #candy #trickortreat
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
#motosky #halloween #candy #trickortreat
Cruise along Montreal’s northern shore on Gouin East with this 23-minute pure sound #bikelife vlog! No music, no talking—just the hum of my NIU NQi GTS and stunning autumn colors in nature.
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#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #motovlog #fallcolors #puresound
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#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #motovlog #fallcolors #puresound
Pure Sound Autumn Ride on Gouin East, Montréal
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October 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Cruise along Montreal’s northern shore on Gouin East with this 23-minute pure sound #bikelife vlog! No music, no talking—just the hum of my NIU NQi GTS and stunning autumn colors in nature.
youtu.be/bMLOJYLOeXg
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #motovlog #fallcolors #puresound
youtu.be/bMLOJYLOeXg
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #motovlog #fallcolors #puresound
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Thousands of displaced Palestinians return to Gaza City in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Aid is being moved into the enclave following months of heightened concerns over food insecurity.
October 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thousands of displaced Palestinians return to Gaza City in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Aid is being moved into the enclave following months of heightened concerns over food insecurity.
Step-by-step guide to installing a Cardo Spirit Bluetooth comms system on my ILM-129 full face helmet in this #bikelife vlog! The process is similar for brands like Sena and UClear — mount the unit, fit speakers and mic, and wire it up.
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#motosky #cardo #helmet #howto
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#motosky #cardo #helmet #howto
Cardo Spirit Bluetooth Install on Full Face Helmet
YouTube video by Montreal Rides
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October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This guide provides a comprehensive, side-by-side comparison to help you understand the key differences and make an informed decision about which type of moped best suits your lifestyle and riding needs.
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#electric #moped #motosky
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#electric #moped #motosky
Electric vs. Petrol Mopeds: A Comprehensive Comparison
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September 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This guide provides a comprehensive, side-by-side comparison to help you understand the key differences and make an informed decision about which type of moped best suits your lifestyle and riding needs.
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#electric #moped #motosky
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#electric #moped #motosky
Remember, just say to yourself "I'm Batman!". LoL!
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#motosky #batman #roadsafety
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#motosky #batman #roadsafety
You May Ride a Motorcycle Safer If You Pretend You're Batman
Apparently, all you need to do to make motorcycling safer is slip on your helmet, start talking to yourself in the third person, and say,
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September 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Remember, just say to yourself "I'm Batman!". LoL!
www.rideapart.com/news/773309/...
#motosky #batman #roadsafety
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#motosky #batman #roadsafety
Testing the Insta360 X4’s microphone! Enjoy a 30-minute pure sound ride through Montreal, followed by thoughts on improving my camera mount setup (those hinges need work!).
(I’m also honing my dual-camera editing skills.)
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#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #insta360 #mictest
(I’m also honing my dual-camera editing skills.)
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#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #insta360 #mictest
Testing Insta360 X4 Mic: Pure Sound Ride
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September 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Best Practices for Lithium-Ion Battery Handling & Storage
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This guide will walk you through essential tips for handling, charging, and storing your lithium-ion battery, empowering you to get the most out of your electric ride.
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky
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This guide will walk you through essential tips for handling, charging, and storing your lithium-ion battery, empowering you to get the most out of your electric ride.
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky
Best Practices for Lithium-Ion Battery Handling & Storage
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September 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Best Practices for Lithium-Ion Battery Handling & Storage
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This guide will walk you through essential tips for handling, charging, and storing your lithium-ion battery, empowering you to get the most out of your electric ride.
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky
montrealrides.ca/forum/showth...
This guide will walk you through essential tips for handling, charging, and storing your lithium-ion battery, empowering you to get the most out of your electric ride.
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky
I might as well share links to things I post on the Rider's Forum. Gotta make sure those that registered come back, and maybe enough "spamming" will get others to sign up! LOL!
Here's my hatred of NIU's tailbox, vs the sturdier one I got off Amazon.
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #tailbox
Here's my hatred of NIU's tailbox, vs the sturdier one I got off Amazon.
#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #tailbox
Choice of Top Case / Tailbox
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September 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Trying out the Insta360 X4 for the first time on my NIU NQi GTS in this #bikelife vlog! I play with multiple camera angles, share unboxing mishaps. Ends with multi-angle editing to HiLau’s “Rolling.” Enjoy the ride!
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#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #insta360
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#montreal #electric #moped #motosky #insta360
Testing Insta360 X4: New Angles, New Vibes!
YouTube video by Montreal Rides
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September 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM