“We rode 200 miles & it took us 7 hours!” Rich -
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- So many things to see on the Great River Road (GRR). We travel on the GRR from Muscatine, Iowa to Hannibal, Missouri. From old diners, to older banks, to older forts and finally to very old Mormon settlements, the GRR doesn’t disappoint in revealing its past to us as we traverse its amazing scenic byway.
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That was fun. Thanks for taking me along.
Glad you enjoyed it
As I learned back in 1959 when I started riding. "Dress for slide, not the ride". Love the quick history clips you provide on your stops. Like the diner that opened in 1941 and is still open and running.
Yep and inexpensive did you see the prices?
Yeah, I know I'm late to the party - two years after this first aired. However, your camera angles of the spectacular River Road are truly timeless. I have three takaways: 1) Yes, ATGATT is always gonna be sweaty but, apart from the obvious safety aspects, my skin is not going to broil under the merciless Alabama sun where I do most of my riding! 2) I thought I had given up SPAM a long time ago - that Jalapeno version has reawakened my taste buds! 3) You included a brief 8-second view of a night sky full of stars, away from big city light pollution. To me, this is one of the best camping experiences. More please?
Thank You we really enjoyed that Ride
My two favorite sayings, "All the gear all the time!, and "there are two kinds of riders, those that have been down and those that are going down!" Love your trip down the Great River Road. So much history to see and learn about. Thanks for Sharing!
BEST VIDEO TO DATE BECAUSE: footage is superb, music track was awesome, and most importantly, you took a little time for a reality check to explain your wardrobe preferences. You took me on a journey today so thankyou and will continue to pray for safe travels.
Thanks Joseph really appreciate the compliments. Cheers
I hear ya on the gear 👍✌. Ride smart and safety
You got that right!
Love the scenic ride, ❤️🦘🦘🦘
As far as gear goes, it is easier and more comfortable to sweat than to bleed.
My personal choice: all my gear from day 1 of riding. I’ve had an accident and thankfully, I was wearing my gear. I’m glad your son had his gear on.
That was a fun trip! Thank you!
You're welcome
I love seeing the old buildings in towns. Always so interesring.
When my husband was alive we were riding down a street and a truck with a camper pulled out on us! Thank God I had a face shield on because I would have lost the right side of my face! Even though I was pretty beat up I still loved riding with my husband!
Riding with all your gear! I'm all for it. My brother is still alive because of a full face helmet. Thankfully my husband rides all geared up and when I'm riding with him, I'm geared up. We've been full gear in 100 degrees. Comfortable...NO but protected YES! Good on you!
Good to hear!
I’m living in central Texas, but I’m ATGATT regardless of temperature. And regardless of what road conditions, weather, or state I’m in.
So true Edd. Thanks Again for being here every week
The first half of your video took me back home, my home town is Buffalo Iowa,,, spent some time running around Muscatine as a teenager!!!
The tanker you were next to my dad retired from driving from that company,,,, 29 years!!!
Awesome video!!
Danke für die sehr Interessante und schöne Filme. Weiterhin gute Fahrt. Gruss aus der Schweiz
ATGATT 👏🏾👏🏽👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I also know from experience, unfortunately. Thank you for including your experiences and preference on that. It just may make a difference in someone’s life.
Thanks for sharing the gear piece. I applaud you guys for gearing up. I survived a horrible moto accident this summer. A guy ran a red light at high speed and I could not avoid him. A witness said I flew 100 feet! My surgeoun said I would definately have died without a helmet. God Bless 🙏☝️❤️
Glad you’re alive and well!!
I was in the Odd Marvel with the safe when you were checking out the building. You were a ton of fun to have in to our little town. Stay safe!
I was riding home one day, took me 13.5 hours to ride 498 miles. So I get it, sometimes it’s cool just to slow down and enjoy the local history
So true. Thanks for watching 👍
Firehose pants are great, especially the Flex pants for those of us who are fighting our weight.
In OZ, it’s no helmet, no ride. I had a break from riding a MC and got back on at 50yo. I invested in well ventilated gear (OZ is HOT), one can always layer to warm up in cold weather. There’s a saying “There are old motorcyclists and bold motorcyclists. There are not many old, bold motorcyclists!” ATTGATT. Love the history of these old towns 👍
wow! resting facility with a detached lounge. love it.
All the gear all the time. 👍
Amen!!
ATGATT alway!! Stay safe!!
So True Agreed!!
100% all the gear all the time.Thank you for your videos.
So True Agreed!!
Interesting and fun. Thanks
ATGATT! Keep on rolling!
Always!
My wife and I ride with full gear all the time including a airbag vest. We rode through the Mojave Desert this last summer in 106 degree and still wore full gear. Yes it was hot. Lots of fluids. Full gear does keep the sun from frying your skin which is a great benefit.
Good for you. As a retired, MSF Instructor and accident investigation, long time riders enjoy riding when dressed for the ride. 55 years riding and still counting.
Thanks Dom! Now that would have been a very interesting job - accident investigation.
Another great adventure. Gas. You two are funny. Glad the power is working again.
Fort Madison is a fantastic and well-known "railfan" spot. The BNSF railroad runs from Chicago to Los Angeles on its "transcon" (cross country) route.. Fort Madison is where it crosses the Mississippi River on a famous swing bridge. The town probably sees more than 80 trains a day combined in both directions..
2 “get offs” in 50+ yrs of riding, I’m living proof helmets save lives.
When my son was 16, he got the itch to ride. Knowing he’s not a gearhead and just wanted to hang with his school chums, I picked him up from school, plunked him in back of my bike and proceeded to jump on the freeway, cutting across 3 lanes of traffic with the front end about 18” off the ground. He’s 35 now and still has no desire to ever get on a bike; mission accomplished
😉
I have always found it peculiar how the ones to demand "my choice my body" when it comes to gear are the ones to criticize others about what they choose to wear when they ride.
Great point, Joshua!
All the gear all the time. I have 2 jacket's, leather for winter, fully vented with with leather pants for touring or dragging jeans on the Harley plus my motodry adv suit on my vstrom. getting hot and humid down under here in Brisbane, so need the ventilation. Love your channel, God bless. Chris.
Thanks for sharing!
The history, the old buildings and the education you both are getting and then spread it to us, Thank you. So happy to see that your son survived his crash. I totally agree with you about wearing all the protective gear that you can." Dress for the slide not the ride ". You said nothing about Richs' mishap in the last short video.
I really appreciate the history bits! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
I totally agree to ride with protective gear. Riding without is a No Brainer. I'm riding for 40 years now and had a few minor incidents, but my gear saved me from bad injuries. Oh, and like that you show us about the history in your country.
Another outstanding ride video, enjoyed your historic place visits along the way.
I live in Davenport, Iowa and ride many of these roads often! Hope you enjoyed our little neck of the woods!
We did for sure
I know this is like a year old, but yikes! Glad your boy is OK! I'm a full gear wearer, usually. I've broken 3 bones so far and thank Bell Helmets for keeping me safe 🙂
Another fascinating insight in many aspects of life on a bike. You always add a great mix of the interesting and the visually enjoyable. Good advice on bike gear too!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks to the both of you for video.
Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
I wear proper gear when I ride also. Love riding through small towns, so much history out there. There are Indian mound like those down here in Texas: Cado Indian Mounts near Alto Texas. Sadly the visitors center was destroyed with loss of life by a tornado. Your videos have made me consider The Great River Road as my next long motorcycle trip. Looks to be a beautiful ride.
Those particular trains you had to wait on, pay my retirement!!! 😁 Love your videos!
Awesome. And pays a friends wages
@@TwoWheelsBigLife and your video got me planning for a ride on the GRR in the summer!!
WOW brings back so many memories as a boy growing up on both SIDES of the river! Lived in Iowa and Illinois! Absolutely beautiful country
During this video you guys are getting closer to my hometown. I am from Herrin Illinois. The Mississippi river is about 50 miles to the west of Herrin and the Ohio River is about 50 mile to the east of Herrin. Also about 60 miles due South is the town of Cairo where the Misssissippi and Ohio rivers merge into one river. Lots of lakes a wildlife refuge, forts, old settlements etc. Great videos and I always enjoy your music choices.
Stayed at that campground in Muscatine. Right on the river. We went to Chief Blackhawk Swapmeet in Davenport. Last and best trip with my late husband 2016. Thanks for reminding me.
Awesome video guys! love the history lessons.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just the info I look for on this channel. Thanks, you guys are great!
Great opening "nod" to Monty Python...wondering how deep the appreciation is in this following....
Thanks.
That old bank that is now a store in ft Madison is owned by my mother. That was her in the video
🤓👍🏻always look forward to your vids. Great area you guys are exploring. Thanks as usual for sharing 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
Thanks John
ATGATT - All The Gear All The Time. I don't have a problem with judging people who wear shorts and flipflops. When it becomes too hot to ride, don't ride or have the appropriate gear. Mesh clothing and a cooling vest. Cheers you two!
Thanks Cheers
Been there done that. ATGATT, all the gear all the time and I live in Southern Arizona. Your never know if you’re gonna have a bad day👍
So True Agreed!!
They kept their Spam in that safe ! Lol Stay safe you two !
Those towns are absolutely amazing. Like you both, I am an advocate of atgatt - all the gear, all the time. Many toll bridges here in the UK are free to motorcycles.
Both of you represent safe motor biking and are a example to others. Wife and I have been riding 49 years together. We ride with all the gear, all the time! ATGATT. Full face, boots, gloves, kevlar jeans, armored jackets, and now our latest gear....our Helite airbag vests. I don't judge, or give unwanted opinions or advice. That's just the what we choose to do. No excuses, and no explanations necessary. I Had one stranger tell me that all that wardrobe would do is make me look pretty in a casket. I didn't respond. Thanks for the videos!
Sheesh - I'm surprised someone said that to you. But yes - everyone has the right to ride just how they like it.
I avoided wearing armored clothing all my life. But a friend of mine and my own experiences and my age has caused me to wear this stuff. It does breath, have layers, and keeps me from getting sunburned.
when i was 17 I bought a new Yamaha XT225. Had it 6mo. Someone crossed the yellow line to pull into a parking lot 7 feet in front of me. I was doing 45. I hit just above the windshield of the car, face 1st. Then flew down the road 25 feet. hit the ground face 1st 4" away from a telephone pole. then slid another 25 feet. Both sides of my full face helmet were ground down to the foam inside from the front to the back and cracked the inside foam in half. When i went forward on the bike i crushed the gas tank and bent the handle bars straight forward.
👍👍 ATGATT. Wise riders.
True That
Yea! So glad you have solar again!!!
Thanks, Julie! We were fortunate to find cheap campsites with electric, but now don't have to worry about that.
You should post a route map of your travels and campgrounds. GPS coordinates would also help. I would like to visit some of the sites you visited in this video.
Thanks Carl. We did put some maps in the video and are curious if they're not helpful. We're open to changing things up to make it more user friendly to folks who are interested in that type of stuff. Let us know. Appreciate it.
Enjoy your channel. I applaud your choice to ride full gear. I also made that choice. Even during summer here in Florida I'm the one riding around full gear. It can be a little toasty but in my mind comfort and safety are a compromise. Keep up the great vids!
Seeing the sunshine, short sleeved shirts and green grass makes me jealous.... winter has come to Michigan so our riding season has ended. Thanks for sharing that awesome scenery! Ride safe
You're welcome
love watching your videos
My husband and I gear up the same as you guys. 👍
Awesome
When 90+ I were long sleeve T shirt and carry water bottle and squirt myself down with water,I were light textile jacket with armor over the top, evaporation works wonders! Also squirt inside my HWK pants through thigh mesh.
Watching you enjoy our nice weather in Iowa, while it's 28* outside here tonight.
Oh wow! Yes, we've moved on from there. Our videos run a bit behind - helps us balance life/work better.
Love your videos! Especially enjoyed how you ended this one. Really was nice to see you pulling into the campsite along with the music choice!
I always look forward to Sunday!
You guys are great!
Thanks. So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback. We love hearing what folks like and don't like. Helps us in producing videos.
Who in the world delivered your package to a post??? That was so bad! I'd have been really angry! Loved your video. We never miss one. The music at the end was great! You should make it your theme song!
You two never disappoint
I ride with all the gear too. I want to make sure I make it back home!
I too wear all the gear I am able to. I started riding late in life (a few hears ago) but come from a bicycle racing background where those wrecks can be just as dangerous. I’d rather be a bit hotter than comfortable than unprotected. I just wish it was an easier process donning all that gear!😉. Thanks for another fun episode. I look forward to watching each episode while I travel for work all too frequently. It allows me to enjoy someone (your) else’s ride. Stay safe!
Awesome Thanks.
LOVE the Emergency! show reference!
ATGATT! As someone said above: you don’t dress for the ride, you dress for the slide.
The interviews of the people at each site are new and bring the viewer into the location even more. Great job!
I believe in riding with protective riding gear even in 100-degree weather, also wear a Helite airbag vest, only accidents so far dropping the bike from a park or a stop. Love watching your bike adventures.
Thanks - even those types of drops will get the old heart racing. Stay safe.
The next time you head into Wisconsin, you know when it’s not winter, I have a diner for you. 45 miles south of Milwaukee is Kenosha home of Franks Diner. A train car diner that’s been in continuous operation since 1923. Their signature dish is the breakfast garbage plate with their delicious homemade bread. Message I’ll ride over to join you.
That reminds me a couple of years ago my son was telling me he thought it would be cool to wear an open face helmet, and I told him right quick no way; he had to ride with a full-face helmet. It was only a few days later he low-sided it on wet pavement. Had he not had his full facial helmet on, his face would have been smeared all over the highway. I had a very mild but gentle "I told you so moment" with him, and he agreed with me. He has never suggested wearing an open face helmet again.
You guys should really think about getting a boot for your trailer tire. I would be really worried about leaving it and going out exploring on the bikes like you do. It recently happened to a couple on another channel I watch and they stole their trailer while they were out for a couple of hours. God forbid someone stole yours, thats your entire life right there. Stay safe guys!
I saw that video what a bummer. I do sometimes cable the rims. also the heim joint makes it hard to hook up to just anything.
Planning our two month retirement ride for May and June. May put that river road in the plan! Great vid as always.
If you ever make it to Indianapolis, stop by the Treasurer's office in the State House and ask to see their safe within a safe... ad infinitum, almost.
Nic e.
I crashed twice at 135 mph on a racetrack one broken wrist 27 places
No other serious injuries because of riding gear
I wear all the gear. Dress for the slide not the ride. Enjoyed the vid.
Right on!
Thanks for the ride
No problem 👍
I always ride in full gear, i have taken gear off when super hot conditions. I have to say i am very uneasy riding without the gear. Thanks for the video, stay safe.
Hi guys 😊, what a life. Once I was out there in a return trip in a Corvette. Yes the Mississippi River runs North to South of US of A our country. Love the Spam/ Japalos 💨 😬 & eggs. The bank building looked like Chocolate.
Be safe & tellee-hoo 🐴
Hugs from Cali..GooseHD Lady 883.
Here in France, the majority of bikers ride well equipped and the police watch over it. Our life depends on it. There are too many deaths each year, often young people.
We have two motorcycles in the family (Moto Guzzi V7 + BMW 1250) and I have always educated my son on safety. Now he is 30 years old and owns a Suzuki Katana.
Thank you for your videos. You have immense spaces to discover and that makes us dream.
Ps : I remember the Monty Python comedy sketch in 1970 " Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam ... " 😁😂🤣😁😂🤣😁😂🤣 At the time, I only half understood the joke. Thanks to you, I understand better now !!!
I agree everyone is free to make their own choices when it comes to gear. I choose to wear ATGATT. Even so, I managed to break my collarbone back in Oct. After 6-weeks healing up, I got a clean X-Ray from my Dr and did a small Thanksgiving day ride. I’m so thankful to be back on the bike.
Keep the adventures coming. I look forward to each weeks episode. Cheers, Brad ATfromAZ
Great video. As a reenactor I love the historical sites and have spent many weekends in forts very much like that one. Ride safe. 👍😎
Great video
Good choice of music
Thanks, David! We're apparently very noisy people because we just love finding the back story to everything.
You guys are awesome. Helmets are a no brainer and thanks for sharing why. You mentioned laundry and had to pause cause wife took daughter and grand kids south out of state to other daughter and grandson and told me to remove clothes from dryer. I forgot so thanks. Cool how things just work out when you let them. Would like to have wife get on board to full time travel. Keep up the good work.
Hey Folks, I personally appreciate that you wear your safety gear. After a local poker run a young man asked me why I wear my leathers and said I'm dressed like I'm going to Sturgis. What a fool! First I am sober and I don't do rallys. Second I definitely do not stand around in my chaps and jacket talking about riding.
Eight years ago while I sat a red light, a woman in her Cadillac planted me in her windshield doing 40MPH in a 30MPH speed zone. The officer that witnessed her hitting me wouldn't let me get up until the paramedics arrived. The ER released me two hours later after admitting that it was my leathers and helmet that saved me from serious injury.
I do not answer the idiots that ask me why I wear safety gear usually. I dress for my ride and I'm glad when I see others taking care.
You all are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
Great video again. Hollywood will be looking for you guys soon.
Oh man wouldn't that weird 😍
i believe it was last week’s episode, rich, where you dropped the air pressure in the trailer tires. did that smooth out the ride on those thumpa-thumpa-thumpa roads? let the good times roll...
I just discovered your Channel and I’ve been on a watching spree so excited to see a new video running out of videos to watch
Welcome aboard! So glad you're here!
wow thanks for the vid you guys I had to hit the like button three times on this one and it was almost like winking at myself. you two are such a kewl couple and almost like your not even bikers. wish I had the nerve to pull a trailer like richard doe's. he handles it well and I'm glad to see richard's alright after that other vid. If I had the energy like when I was younger I'd try that. Keep it up as long as ya can. ty I really like to see people having fun.
Love this video such awesome things to see. Loved the old bank. Chris does a great job at narrating the historic sites! Also glad that you ride for safety, I have owned two motorcycles and always tried to be on the safe side as well. Safe travels.👍🏻❤️
the mill reminds me of alley spring here at home
Your camera work is unlike any others I’ve seen. How do you pull off the shot that does a 360 while seemingly unattached to your Harley? It’s amazing…..and confusing. :)
It’s an Insta 360 one r camera and all of that spinning and moving shots are done in the editing process. Thanks for the compliments. Cheers.
Love watching your travels around the US. I all ways put all my gear on when I head out on the road as well you always have to expect the un expected. Keep the great content coming enjoying it here in Australia.