Being from Colorado I have ridden up Mt. Evans many times on my bicycle .... Your comment on the road is spot on I won't do it again until they fix it. However, I have yet to ride it on the motorcycle and will do that this summer. Your advice to take lots of water and to start early to avoid thunderstorms is important to those that aren't used to altitude. Tommyknockers is a great spot in Idaho Springs. Have you been to Beau Jo's for their Mountain Pizza Pies? They have honey on the table for the crust and it's a nice combination of sweet and savory. Thanks for the great content.
I really enjoy your videos and hope you keep riding wherever the road takes you. Six months ago my doctors office called me and told me the best news in two years. My blood levels were up and normal and they were so happy for me. They cried with joy with me. The monster that was destroying my bone marrow was gone!! My doctor said “Go out and Live” get some hobbies. So I returned to riding after a 37 year absence. I plan on riding that Mountain. So keep riding because you have inspired me to set goals
I didn’t know is fun fact about Colorado. I’m an 8 hr drive from this beautiful state. I’m itching for a road trip! Maybe once the summer come back around I’ll go for it
In my younger years I camped at Echo Lake, then up early and rode my mtn. bike to the summit. It snowed an inch or two during the night & I was the first one on the rode that day. Riding through fresh snow & through a herd of mtn. goats near the summit. A wonderful personal memory.
We rode our Wing up MT. Evans and Pikes Peak in 6/19. You're right about a couple of rough sections. Looked the same to me. Being from East TN with lots of mountains and narrow, curvy roads we really enjoyed the ride. Just have to watch for cars taking ALL the road! We saw some Mtn goats and a baby one, lots of Mtn sheep, and a ptarmigan. Also saw those marmots eating asphalt. Go figure. I guess if I lived at 14,000 feet elevation and cold as hell all year, I'd eat asphalt too. Enjoyed the ride with you guys!
I have 22 that have been filmed. I'm doing my best to edit them as fast as possible. Unfortunately I don't get tens or hundreds of thousands of views on every video like other large moto creators so I have to put my energy into other things to stay financially afloat for the time being. Thank you for understanding!
We have been there in 2021 August on the way home from Sturgis to South Florida. We have seen patches of snow. It is an unbelievable ride, quite challenging sometimes. My wife was sitting right behind me, and either she was screaming or praying. What a ride, what a view!!! Next day we rode the Million Dollar Hwy.
Spent 5 days this past summer in CO. Riding to the summit of Mt Evans was the high light of the trip. Looking forward to returning now that I've got the Pan Am.
WoW what a great looking ride & such Awrsom View's & yep there's Snow lol love watching your vids always some where Kewl.. Cheers From Down Under & Keep Ya Knee's in Da Breeeeezzzzzeeeee... oh when are ya gona put some stickers out the back window of my wagon need's one of your's to go with the rest lol.. cheers
After watching your videos and some friends came to Colorado from KC and rode Pikes peak Monday and Mt Evans yesterday. Great rides! Thanks for the videos!!!
As usual, great content and video. That road definitely looks like a lot of fun, but a little paving work would be nice. Keep up the great work Staci. Thanks
lol! it's definitely not in the best of shape, but I suppose its pretty decent considering it's covered in snow most of the year! Thanks for watching :)
I don't know how you haven't been picked up by some major streaming service. Your videos are so professional and just really awesome. I love your videos!
YESSSS! Thanks so much for sharing. What a journey, really cheered me up in wet and miserable England. Those beer tasting flights looked amazing along with the food
These videos never miss! Gonna be taking the long way to Sturgis next year from Texas, and plan on heading up through Colorado so maybe this will be a stop to enjoy since it'll be while it's open
I’m from California and back in like 2007 I rode Mt Evans and you totally did it justice with your filming. Great job! Been to Tommyknocker too and didn’t want to leave LOL. I just started watching your videos and dig the content. Keep it up!
Great ride! I used to live in Evergreen and there are so many awesome roads in the front range. I recommend any enthusiasts to have a go in the Rockies. You won't regret it.
Really like how you seem to take your time, and enjoy what is around you. The history you tell about your surroundings, is very appreciative. You are always you, and you’re not going for the “ I need to one up myself “ ever time. You do a great job young lady!
Thank you! I spent years in a rush, so when I make videos, I try to enjoy myself and slow down a bit so everyone can enjoy the view, including myself! :)
Just guessing you are close to that area. Looks amazing. Been up Pikes Peak and this looks way more beautiful. We have some small mountains in Oregon but nothing with a road like that. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you
I'm heading to Colorado in a few weeks to finally get out again, always wanted to go back there after a short trip through the state one time. That looks like one hell of a climb there.
@@ridetofood wait…Pike’s Peak more sketchy than that one? Either way, I think I just need to spend a couple of weeks out there and hit up as many roads as possible 😀
Great video! Beautiful scenery for sure. I’ve ridden Pikes Peak severely times over the years, but somehow I’ve never been up Mt Evans. Definitely on my list to do. You always share a great place to eat! Thanks!
Thanks for always watching and riding along! Have only done pikes once, and the donuts weren’t available due to the pandemic. So I have to do a redemption ride to the top next year! 🍩
@@ridetofood …. That’s a great idea! Hope the donuts are fresh when you get there. By the way, I really enjoy your videos, the composition, the editing, scenery you choose, and your narration is on par with the best! Plus, you have a wonderful voice, easy to listen to. Thanks again for all the effort you put into your videos.
They're both such great roads! Mt Evans is a tad bit more thrilling since the road isn't maintained as well, though. As always, thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for another great video! You seem to always go somewhere that I’ve been in the past (some would say I’m old) but it’s great cuz it brings back good memories. I’ve been up Mt. Evans 3 or 4 times. I always felt the switchbacks on Mt Evans we’re easier than those on Pikes Peak. They might be tighter but I don’t think they’re as steep. There’s a State Park in Arkansas called Mt. Nebo. The switchbacks up to the top of Mt. Nebo are flat out terrifying. I’ll never ride up there again! But I’m a flat lander from central IL, only two curves in my town and straight roads and corn everywhere else…
Lol! I’ll have to check out mount nebo the next time I’m in Arkansas! Thanks for watching and riding along. Glad they bring back good (and thrilling) memories!
Thanks for sharing, going next summer because of this video. Rode the highest highway in the World, over 19k feet in India on a fuel injected Royal Enfield.
Nah, Coors originals made with yellow snow. And stop body shaming marmots. 😂jk. Those go pro max shots were amazing. Always love your vids. Just got my shop order today too. Double bonus. 😎
Nice video you're pretty I'm a life long Coloradan and I haven't been up there but yesterday I spent some quality time on Independence pass I sometimes forget how beautiful it is here when you get away from the crowds of the Denver metro! Also I love me some Blood Orange IPA from Tommyknocker!
Great video. Mount Evans looks absolutely amazing. We don't have anything anywhere close to that high in the UK, our top three are Cairnwell Pass (2,200ft), The Lecht (2,113 ft) and Bealach na Ba (2,054 ft) which has several really tight switchbacks. I rode all three this summer on my ride around Scotland.
You've inspired me to go on a long road trip on my bike. I'm planning for the upcoming year to travel with my dad trough schotland with our harleys! Keep these videos up💪
great video. trying to do some scouting, by using your videos. I rode pikes peak last year in September and I'm hoping to do Mount Evans this year. the road looks like hell. I hope it's much better today than then. I'll be going west out of Denver, so tommyknocker might be a perfect spot for lunch.
It’s the same condition as it was last year but since it’s alter in the season there shouldn’t be much snowmelt/runoff on the roadway! If you like pizza, beaujos is great in Idaho springs too! Bivuoac coffee in evergreen before you head up. There’s a reservation system still for mount evans and they release a few extra tickets the day before at 5pm (I think) if you’re planning at the last second. Definitely go earlier to avoid storms :)
@@ridetofood love the input. It's going to be my first time to ride anywhere west of denver. Rolling all the way to San Francisco then through Portland and back. I'll be in town for the Roger Waters concert. Thinking about checking out bierstat lager house and then the Buffalo Bill spot on the west side before stopping at living the dream Brewing, on my way back to Castle Rock.
I just did Mt Evans this Summer. The words "paved road", they use loosely for this ride. It was super windy at the top when we went. Also we slept on those benches right behind you at that gas station at the end of your video. Come to find out there were no hotels/motels available Labor Day weekend in a 50 mile radius of Idaho Springs.
Dang! Yeah, Labor Day weekend is a busy busy time in the mountains. It’s almost impossible to even find a campsite! But, looks like y’all figured it out 🤣👏
@@ridetofood figured it out by camping out on that bench behind you in the 30s. No, us Texas folks, didn't figure it out but we suffered through the night in that parking lot. I slept on that bench in my Klim gear with boots and helmet on. Its all worth the story of the adventure. But not my everyday story.
I really enjoyed this video because I was in a meeting with a group of dignitaries from the Governor’s Office two years ago. The Mt. Evans has been renamed. I plan on riding to the summit in the future on my next bike. I’m currently working on driving distances and expect to be ready sometime next year. Last year I had Lukemia and was cleared in March of 2024. I had no idea of what to do after 2 years of being sick. I asked my doctor…now what do I do? He said “Go out and Live” get some hobbies. So I ride
I'm curious to know what camping gear you use. All my camping gear is huge and it looks like yours packs down really small. Maybe an off-season video idea?
I have 22 videos to edit from this year's riding season, but I do have one filmed (one of my last videos) on this topic! :) I also have a full list of my camera gear and all of my gear up on my website!
I must have gotten lucky, been to the top twice and both times it was after labor day and neither time was there any snow up there, I didnt have a pass the last time I was there but the kind lady at the check in place let me go up. I dont find it any more difficult/treacherous then going up Independence pass, and maybe not as scenic, I just wanted to say I was up there. BTW Your video was great
I must ask. Is your Dyna fuel-injected or carb? Just wondering how your bike runs when air become thinner. I’ve been hunting down FXDX and FXDXi for awhile. Let me know, thanks! Ride long and safe!
@@ridetofood Thanks for letting me know. That helps. I would need something fuel injected since I ride a lot around in California. Not as extreme altitude in sweet Colorado but plenty of high peaks here. Your answer helps a lot.
Hey Staci, I will be up the first week in June. Thinking of riding Mt. Evans, but will have my Bushtec trailer in tow. Do you see any issues with pulling a trailer on this road? Thanks Kevin
I was up there once back in 2003. The O2 up there is pretty thin. I stopped the bike, put the kick stand down and then stepped off the bike to stumble around like I had slammed a six pack of beer on the way up. Cheep drunk. lol Burn some gas and get hypoxia.
I believe it! I’ve driven my tacoma up the pass one time, I’d rather be on a bike....assuming the weather is cooperative lol Edit: I’m an idiot and didn’t look at which video thumbnail was next to the comment. I’ve never driven my truck up mount evans 🤣 props to you lol!
Great personality and presence. Your voice makes me vomit, though. It cracks and cracks and cracks, and the fact you don't notice makes me wonder, greatly, what planet I did land on. Oh, you're one of many I have said this to: YOU HURT MY EARS! I COULD WATCH YOU ALL DAY WITHOUT SOUND, OR RIDE ALL DAY WITH YOU HEARING THE HARLEY DAVIDSON TALK. IF YOU LIKE SOUND, BEGIN BY LISTENING TO YOURSELF. Great ride you showed today, so thanks for bringing me along, it was fun.
I had no idea this was the highest paved road in the North America!!! I've had this ride on my radar for a while now but never did it. That's two rides I need to commit to from your channel. This is a great preview of what I'm in for!!
Hey Staci, enjoy watching your vids. Love everything about them from the places you go to and the things you see and do while there, plus your editing is awesome! But most of all it’s badass that u do it on a dyna. I rode a carbureted 02 softail fxst for awhile and always got crazy looks and comments about the rides I would do and want to do because of my bike but I never let that stop me. You don’t need a bagger with a six speed to ride and see the world and you’re proof of that! Keep up the amazing vids!
Thanks for all of the kind words! I've ridden about 100,000 miles on sportsters....so the dyna is basically a cadillac, hahahaha! I wouldn't mind owning a Road Glide, but my bank account says I'm not allowed. Point being, I agree, you definitely don't need a "touring" bike to see the world! :)
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Being from Colorado I have ridden up Mt. Evans many times on my bicycle .... Your comment on the road is spot on I won't do it again until they fix it. However, I have yet to ride it on the motorcycle and will do that this summer. Your advice to take lots of water and to start early to avoid thunderstorms is important to those that aren't used to altitude. Tommyknockers is a great spot in Idaho Springs. Have you been to Beau Jo's for their Mountain Pizza Pies? They have honey on the table for the crust and it's a nice combination of sweet and savory. Thanks for the great content.
I haven't been to Beau Jo's, but it's on my list! I've been to West Bound a few times as well as the Vintage Moose.
Absolutely amazing, can’t wait to visit Colorado!
Come on ovaaa!!! Lets party!
Definitely worth it
Good to see Shadetree is a fan. What's up weirdo?
Weirdo alert for sure...
@@kendrickkipikas5458 You KNOW Josh would give the fish tacos a "delicious!"
Looks beautiful up there. I have so many places to visit when I come to the US
Add this one to your list! :)
I really enjoy your videos and hope you keep riding wherever the road takes you. Six months ago my doctors office called me and told me the best news in two years. My blood levels were up and normal and they were so happy for me. They cried with joy with me. The monster that was destroying my bone marrow was gone!! My doctor said “Go out and Live” get some hobbies. So I returned to riding after a 37 year absence. I plan on riding that Mountain. So keep riding because you have inspired me to set goals
Congrats!!!
No plans to stop riding or filming my travels any time soon. Rode for a decade before I ever made TH-cam video 🤘
I've only been to Colorado a couple times Glenwood Springs. I definitely want to get out there next year.
Glenwood is great!!! Love that area
I didn’t know is fun fact about Colorado. I’m an 8 hr drive from this beautiful state. I’m itching for a road trip! Maybe once the summer come back around I’ll go for it
It'll be worth the trek! :)
Awesome views with food even better
Can’t beat it! 🤙
In my younger years I camped at Echo Lake, then up early and rode my mtn. bike to the summit. It snowed an inch or two during the night & I was the first one on the rode that day. Riding through fresh snow & through a herd of mtn. goats near the summit. A wonderful personal memory.
How rad! I always think its cool to see the bicyclists make it to the top.
Another for the bucket list.
Thanks for sharing!
As always, thanks for watching!!
Thank you for this. I'm riding to NW Colorado in June 2022. Will definitely add this to my motorcycle bucket list!
Awesome!!! You're gonna have a blast!
Staci, I just found my summer trip, thanks for the ride
You'll love it! Thanks for watching, as always!
Great video really enjoyed it. Some awesome views on that road.
Thanks Stephen!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Hoping to get out there on two or four wheels...
Whichever way you manage to get here, you'll definitely enjoy it! :)
Wow incredible beautiful country very nice
Thanks for watching and riding along!
Always love watching these videos they help me feel so at peace
Glad ya enjoy 'em!
We rode our Wing up MT. Evans and Pikes Peak in 6/19. You're right about a couple of rough sections. Looked the same to me. Being from East TN with lots of mountains and narrow, curvy roads we really enjoyed the ride. Just have to watch for cars taking ALL the road! We saw some Mtn goats and a baby one, lots of Mtn sheep, and a ptarmigan. Also saw those marmots eating asphalt. Go figure. I guess if I lived at 14,000 feet elevation and cold as hell all year, I'd eat asphalt too. Enjoyed the ride with you guys!
Hahaha, the marmots eating asphalt made me laugh. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the ride along and video
Thanks for watching, Jim!
You need to do more videos, a lot more, they’re great, can’t stop watching them.
I have 22 that have been filmed. I'm doing my best to edit them as fast as possible. Unfortunately I don't get tens or hundreds of thousands of views on every video like other large moto creators so I have to put my energy into other things to stay financially afloat for the time being. Thank you for understanding!
That was an awsome video... Big thanks Staci!!!
Thanks Tom!
today watched your last videos for the x time. Really nice.
Merry Christmas
Thank ya!! Trying to finish the next one up tonight. Hopefully it'll be up tomorrow!
We have been there in 2021 August on the way home from Sturgis to South Florida. We have seen patches of snow. It is an unbelievable ride, quite challenging sometimes.
My wife was sitting right behind me, and either she was screaming or praying. What a ride, what a view!!!
Next day we rode the Million Dollar Hwy.
Very cool!! MDH is a beautiful ride as well! Glad y’all got to see some beautiful CO roads on your trip!!
Another solid video. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to get to Colorado again soon.
Thanks for watching!! Colorado will be “open” and ready in June of 2022! 🤪😂
@@ridetofood working on a Pacific Northwest trip the first week of June. Picking restaurants now.
nice movie really liked watching it
Thank you! 😊
I did this trip in 2018 on a 5th of July and it snowed on us when we got to the top, it was amazing
I believe it! Luckily you didnt get snowed in and stuck up there, lol!
Thanks for all your videos.. i keep adding roads to my trip!
Nicely done! This is on my bucket list for sure!
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks great ride up the mountain we don’t have stuff that high in 🇬🇧
Thanks for sharing the experience
Thanks for watching! :)
A very well done video. This ride is definitely on my list. Thanks for the useful information.
So awesome! Thanks for doing these🇺🇲✌
Thanks for watching!!
WHAT A CONCEPT. GREAT MOTORCYCLE VIDEO WITH NO CUSSING OR FOUL LANGUAGE.
A rarity on this channel ;)
Spent 5 days this past summer in CO. Riding to the summit of Mt Evans was the high light of the trip. Looking forward to returning now that I've got the Pan Am.
WoW what a great looking ride & such Awrsom View's & yep there's Snow lol love watching your vids always some where Kewl..
Cheers From Down Under & Keep Ya Knee's in Da Breeeeezzzzzeeeee... oh when are ya gona put some stickers out the back window of my wagon need's one of your's to go with the rest lol.. cheers
I might get some back in in a few months! I am completely out right now lol.
The food you show always looks amazing! Great video as usual.
Thank you :)
Oh Man Fish Tacos again and these also looked awesome 🤘
I’m a creature of habit. Tacos forever forever tacos! Lol
After watching your videos and some friends came to Colorado from KC and rode Pikes peak Monday and Mt Evans yesterday. Great rides! Thanks for the videos!!!
Rad!!!
Spectacular views and what an awesome ride that would be
It’s a bucket list ride, for sure!!
As usual, great content and video. That road definitely looks like a lot of fun, but a little paving work would be nice. Keep up the great work Staci. Thanks
Thanks Wayne!
Very cool! That pavement looks like it's on par with ours up in New England. Looks like an awesome view at the top though 👌. Great video. Cheers 🍻
lol! it's definitely not in the best of shape, but I suppose its pretty decent considering it's covered in snow most of the year! Thanks for watching :)
I don't know how you haven't been picked up by some major streaming service. Your videos are so professional and just really awesome. I love your videos!
Thank you :)
Great to see your beautiful face again! Fun ride and food!
Thank you! :)
YESSSS! Thanks so much for sharing. What a journey, really cheered me up in wet and miserable England. Those beer tasting flights looked amazing along with the food
Glad it helped with your gloomy day! :)
These videos never miss! Gonna be taking the long way to Sturgis next year from Texas, and plan on heading up through Colorado so maybe this will be a stop to enjoy since it'll be while it's open
If you can do it on the way to Sturgis, I highly recommend it!
that was a great video, hope that you have more of them, there very enjoyable
I have a whole TH-cam channel! Check it out!
I’m from California and back in like 2007 I rode Mt Evans and you totally did it justice with your filming. Great job! Been to Tommyknocker too and didn’t want to leave LOL. I just started watching your videos and dig the content. Keep it up!
Tommyknocker is soooo gooood! Glad you’re enjoying the content 🤘😊
Awesome vid! Sadly it was closed last year on my trip. Next time
It had a suuuper short window of opportunity so to speak lol! Next time for sure 🤙
@@ridetofood Closed due to Covid in 2020. But there was plenty of other great roads in CO. I’ll be back for sure.
@@ejdtm AH! I took "last year" as 2021 since its practically 2022 now. hahahahaha. Makes total sense now!
That is a stressful ride. I've done it a couple of times over the years and it is not for the faint of heart. I was snowed on in August.
That will definitely happen! And yeah, it’s not a ride for noobies or those with a fear of heights lol!
@@ridetofood Indeed not. It's a white knuckler.
My favorite state! 😍
It's a good one :)
This is just beautiful, love it
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 😊
Great ride!
I used to live in Evergreen and there are so many awesome roads in the front range. I recommend any enthusiasts to have a go in the Rockies.
You won't regret it.
Agreeeed!!
Really like how you seem to take your time, and enjoy what is around you. The history you tell about your surroundings, is very appreciative. You are always you, and you’re not going for the “ I need to one up myself “ ever time. You do a great job young lady!
Thank you! I spent years in a rush, so when I make videos, I try to enjoy myself and slow down a bit so everyone can enjoy the view, including myself! :)
Is on my bucket list along with Pikes Peak, with the Spyder. Been over Sqaw Pass numerous times as a youth.
sweet!
I haven’t rode in over 3 years, I don’t miss it; yet I still love watching this channel. Keep up the great adventures.
I’m glad you enjoy the videos!! Thanks for watching 😊
Will be doing Mt Evans and Pikes Peak July 2022.
Rad!!! The visitor center at the top of Pikes is back open and cranking out donuts finally! :) Enjoy!
I remember warming my hands on the exhaust of my bike 😄
That will happen! lol
Great video! Gorgeous area!
Thank you! It really is, you gotta check it out some time!!
@@ridetofood Bucket list area, for sure!
Just guessing you are close to that area. Looks amazing. Been up Pikes Peak and this looks way more beautiful. We have some small mountains in Oregon but nothing with a road like that. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you
Thanks for watching and for the kind wishes! I’ve only gotten to ride Oregon once, but it was beautiful nonetheless! Enjoy! 😊
Great video. Amazing ride! I love Coors Original!
I hope coors responds to this video one day and is like “she’s onto us 👀” 🤣😂🤣
I'm heading to Colorado in a few weeks to finally get out again, always wanted to go back there after a short trip through the state one time. That looks like one hell of a climb there.
Nice! Hopefully the good weather holds out for ya! Most of Our good roads don’t open until the end of May due to snowpack
Thanks for another awesome video! I'm adding that one to my list!
Thanks for watching! It's a good one, I think it's better than pikes peak, but mainly because the road is so sketchy, lol!
@@ridetofood wait…Pike’s Peak more sketchy than that one? Either way, I think I just need to spend a couple of weeks out there and hit up as many roads as possible 😀
Awesome ride!
Thank you! Have you been up there before?
Great video! Beautiful scenery for sure. I’ve ridden Pikes Peak severely times over the years, but somehow I’ve never been up Mt Evans. Definitely on my list to do. You always share a great place to eat! Thanks!
Thanks for always watching and riding along! Have only done pikes once, and the donuts weren’t available due to the pandemic. So I have to do a redemption ride to the top next year! 🍩
@@ridetofood …. That’s a great idea! Hope the donuts are fresh when you get there. By the way, I really enjoy your videos, the composition, the editing, scenery you choose, and your narration is on par with the best! Plus, you have a wonderful voice, easy to listen to. Thanks again for all the effort you put into your videos.
@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Thank you :)
On my bucket list along with Pikes Peak on the cycle. Been over squall pass a number of times.
sweet!
Great video, Staci! Makes me want to come back to Colorado soon and ride Mt Evans instead of Pikes Pike. The brewery looked really good too!
They're both such great roads! Mt Evans is a tad bit more thrilling since the road isn't maintained as well, though. As always, thanks for watching! :)
This is awesome. Love the drone footage. Nice add to your content. Keep it coming!
Thanks Tim! :)
Thanks for another great video! You seem to always go somewhere that I’ve been in the past (some would say I’m old) but it’s great cuz it brings back good memories. I’ve been up Mt. Evans 3 or 4 times. I always felt the switchbacks on Mt Evans we’re easier than those on Pikes Peak. They might be tighter but I don’t think they’re as steep. There’s a State Park in Arkansas called Mt. Nebo. The switchbacks up to the top of Mt. Nebo are flat out terrifying. I’ll never ride up there again! But I’m a flat lander from central IL, only two curves in my town and straight roads and corn everywhere else…
Lol! I’ll have to check out mount nebo the next time I’m in Arkansas! Thanks for watching and riding along. Glad they bring back good (and thrilling) memories!
Thanks for sharing, going next summer because of this video. Rode the highest highway in the World, over 19k feet in India on a fuel injected Royal Enfield.
How rad!!! That’s a dream ride for me!
Awesome, now I want to ride there. I've been up Pikes Peak.
Nice!!! Pikes is great, but mount evans is a bit more thrilling thanks to the road conditions if I do say so myself lol!
Nah, Coors originals made with yellow snow. And stop body shaming marmots. 😂jk. Those go pro max shots were amazing. Always love your vids. Just got my shop order today too. Double bonus. 😎
LOL! Thanks for watching and for grabbing some gear!!! Greatly appreciated 🤙
thanks, nice video good luck
Nice video you're pretty I'm a life long Coloradan and I haven't been up there but yesterday I spent some quality time on Independence pass I sometimes forget how beautiful it is here when you get away from the crowds of the Denver metro! Also I love me some Blood Orange IPA from Tommyknocker!
Indy P is a personal fave! Definitely gotta ride mount evans this season since you haven’t yet!
Great video. Mount Evans looks absolutely amazing. We don't have anything anywhere close to that high in the UK, our top three are Cairnwell Pass (2,200ft), The Lecht (2,113 ft) and Bealach na Ba (2,054 ft) which has several really tight switchbacks. I rode all three this summer on my ride around Scotland.
Very cool! I'll have to google those. :)
You've inspired me to go on a long road trip on my bike. I'm planning for the upcoming year to travel with my dad trough schotland with our harleys! Keep these videos up💪
Badass!!!
great video. trying to do some scouting, by using your videos. I rode pikes peak last year in September and I'm hoping to do Mount Evans this year. the road looks like hell. I hope it's much better today than then.
I'll be going west out of Denver, so tommyknocker might be a perfect spot for lunch.
It’s the same condition as it was last year but since it’s alter in the season there shouldn’t be much snowmelt/runoff on the roadway!
If you like pizza, beaujos is great in Idaho springs too! Bivuoac coffee in evergreen before you head up.
There’s a reservation system still for mount evans and they release a few extra tickets the day before at 5pm (I think) if you’re planning at the last second. Definitely go earlier to avoid storms :)
@@ridetofood love the input. It's going to be my first time to ride anywhere west of denver. Rolling all the way to San Francisco then through Portland and back. I'll be in town for the Roger Waters concert. Thinking about checking out bierstat lager house and then the Buffalo Bill spot on the west side before stopping at living the dream Brewing, on my way back to Castle Rock.
I just did Mt Evans this Summer. The words "paved road", they use loosely for this ride. It was super windy at the top when we went. Also we slept on those benches right behind you at that gas station at the end of your video. Come to find out there were no hotels/motels available Labor Day weekend in a 50 mile radius of Idaho Springs.
Dang! Yeah, Labor Day weekend is a busy busy time in the mountains. It’s almost impossible to even find a campsite! But, looks like y’all figured it out 🤣👏
@@ridetofood figured it out by camping out on that bench behind you in the 30s. No, us Texas folks, didn't figure it out but we suffered through the night in that parking lot. I slept on that bench in my Klim gear with boots and helmet on. Its all worth the story of the adventure. But not my everyday story.
@@kimberlyw012 ive slept in a few gas stations and have froze my ass off many times. I get it. that's called LIVIN!
I really enjoyed this video because I was in a meeting with a group of dignitaries from the Governor’s Office two years ago. The Mt. Evans has been renamed. I plan on riding to the summit in the future on my next bike. I’m currently working on driving distances and expect to be ready sometime next year. Last year I had Lukemia and was cleared in March of 2024. I had no idea of what to do after 2 years of being sick. I asked my doctor…now what do I do? He said “Go out and Live” get some hobbies. So I ride
Gonna do this on my 1970 XS650 tomorrow, wish me luck
That’ll be fun!! Enjoy 🙌
I'm curious to know what camping gear you use. All my camping gear is huge and it looks like yours packs down really small. Maybe an off-season video idea?
I have 22 videos to edit from this year's riding season, but I do have one filmed (one of my last videos) on this topic! :) I also have a full list of my camera gear and all of my gear up on my website!
I must have gotten lucky, been to the top twice and both times it was after labor day and neither time was there any snow up there, I didnt have a pass the last time I was there but the kind lady at the check in place let me go up. I dont find it any more difficult/treacherous then going up Independence pass, and maybe not as scenic, I just wanted to say I was up there. BTW Your video was great
Glad you’ve gotten to enjoy it!
Love your videos!!
Thank you!! 😊
She rocks a heated jacket and gloves. Such an idea.
I own both, but not in this video lol. Not necessary.
I must ask. Is your Dyna fuel-injected or carb? Just wondering how your bike runs when air become thinner. I’ve been hunting down FXDX and FXDXi for awhile. Let me know, thanks! Ride long and safe!
Mine is EFI but the anniversary edition seen here is carb! However, it’s jetted for mile high elevations....not sea level lol. So it was fine!
@@ridetofood Thanks for letting me know. That helps. I would need something fuel injected since I ride a lot around in California. Not as extreme altitude in sweet Colorado but plenty of high peaks here. Your answer helps a lot.
Awesome video. Can we fly a drone on the summit or would that be a bad idea?
I believe it’s illegal but you’d have to do some googling for yourself to know for sure!
it looks intence
It’s definitely not a beginners ride lol
@@ridetofood I would definitely do it
Hey Staci, I will be up the first week in June. Thinking of riding Mt. Evans, but will have my Bushtec trailer in tow. Do you see any issues with pulling a trailer on this road?
Thanks Kevin
I think a motorcycle trailer would be okay but I’m not entirely sure how they handle. If they do well in hairpin turns you should be fine
I was up there once back in 2003. The O2 up there is pretty thin. I stopped the bike, put the kick stand down and then stepped off the bike to stumble around like I had slammed a six pack of beer on the way up. Cheep drunk. lol Burn some gas and get hypoxia.
Altitude sickness sucks. Been there before!
What about Beau Jo’s?! Not a brewery but they’ve got the best mountain pizza!
Everyone loves that place. I haven't been there yet. I eat maybe 2 pizzas a year lol. Woops!
Cool
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Wow nice love your videos hun where is home base you're everywhere nice beautiful lovely ❤❤❤❤❤❤
stranger danger! (same answer as the last time you asked this)
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You know!!! The best! 😊
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drove my 2000 chevy 2500 4wd 6.0 up this in fall, it was sketchy
I believe it! I’ve driven my tacoma up the pass one time, I’d rather be on a bike....assuming the weather is cooperative lol
Edit: I’m an idiot and didn’t look at which video thumbnail was next to the comment. I’ve never driven my truck up mount evans 🤣 props to you lol!
Next you need to ride to the "highest town in the US". Alma Colorado, a little ways East of Climax. 🙄
Why the eye roll?
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Thank ya!
Hey, nice marmot.
Haha gotta love em!
Fat Marmots!
Yes that road has some nasty frost heaves; good to see they haven’t fixed them since 2016! 😂
Chubby lil guys just living their best life! Lol! 😂👏
@@ridetofood 😂😂😂 It’s what we all strive for!
Enjoyed your video! Please check out my ride through Zion National Park. I think you will enjoy it.
Thanks for watching! :)
Great personality and presence. Your voice makes me vomit, though. It cracks and cracks and cracks, and the fact you don't notice makes me wonder, greatly, what planet I did land on. Oh, you're one of many I have said this to: YOU HURT MY EARS! I COULD WATCH YOU ALL DAY WITHOUT SOUND, OR RIDE ALL DAY WITH YOU HEARING THE HARLEY DAVIDSON TALK. IF YOU LIKE SOUND, BEGIN BY LISTENING TO YOURSELF. Great ride you showed today, so thanks for bringing me along, it was fun.
This might be the most hilarious comment ever left on any of my videos.
@@ridetofood Glad to bring you joy. Usually truth brings conflict, the WHY of your 2021 fiction. Maybe it was the altitude that made your voice crack?
I had no idea this was the highest paved road in the North America!!! I've had this ride on my radar for a while now but never did it. That's two rides I need to commit to from your channel. This is a great preview of what I'm in for!!
You're gonna love it!
Hey Staci, enjoy watching your vids. Love everything about them from the places you go to and the things you see and do while there, plus your editing is awesome! But most of all it’s badass that u do it on a dyna. I rode a carbureted 02 softail fxst for awhile and always got crazy looks and comments about the rides I would do and want to do because of my bike but I never let that stop me. You don’t need a bagger with a six speed to ride and see the world and you’re proof of that! Keep up the amazing vids!
Thanks for all of the kind words! I've ridden about 100,000 miles on sportsters....so the dyna is basically a cadillac, hahahaha! I wouldn't mind owning a Road Glide, but my bank account says I'm not allowed. Point being, I agree, you definitely don't need a "touring" bike to see the world! :)