Comedian Ross Noble says riding a motorbike does more for his mental health than a therapist ever could.

“Putting a helmet on is one of the few things that makes you really concentrate and keeps you present,” the 49-year-old told the Full Chat podcast. “On a motorway you go past a truck and get the wobble, or on a country lane you round a bend and there’s a crack in the tarmac or some leaves. Your brain is constantly making these decisions… Motorbikes are brilliant for working out your sh-t.”

Noble, who has just begun his Cranium of Curiosities tour, said riding gives him the focus mindfulness apps can’t. “If I’m looking at the view, my head is somewhere else… On a bike, the noise is still happening but it’s pushed to the side because you’re actively riding.”

“There’s an idea that motorbikes are a macho and tough guy thing,” he added, “but from a mental health point of view, you can read 100 self-help books and it won’t be as helpful. I would say it’s cheaper to buy a motorbike than it is to go and visit a therapist on a regular basis.”

Courtesy of Facebook - British Comedy Classics group page

There is a huge amount of kudos for anyone who can find something that brings them pleasure and relief from the drudgery that life can present on a daily basis. As soon as you throw your leg over the bike, fire it up and ride to somewhere, anywhere!
That's when life really goes from bad to good in just a few miles when you can feel free of the boundaries that restrict us all in life.
Then you can just relax and enjoy the ride, the views, fresh air....and just about everything positive that comes from riding a motorcycle.

Never ride angry or aggressive as this only leads to poor decisions and ones that could turn to a nasty conclusion. Enjoy the moment for what it is and the more miles you ride the more the problems you were harbouring are pushed into the background (albeit sometimes temporarily).

It has certainly helped me so much over the years and I have never regretted riding motorbikes, scooters, and just about anything with two wheels and an engine.