My First Time Riding Pikes Peak (And What You Should Know Before YOU Ride It!)
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A warm day here in Colorado was a good excuse to take my first ride to the top of Pikes Peak! Twisty roads and epic scenery can be found all the way up to the top of America’s Mountain. I also go in to a few tips on what to know before you ride Pikes Peak yourself. #RideToFood
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I was stationed there Ft. Carson a long time ago. Loved driving up there. When I was young I even ran the Pikes Peak Marathon wow my legs hurt. You did a great job telling us about the ride and the video was very memorable.
Thanks for the ride. I love the way you get right to the point, excellent information ☺️
Haha! Thank you. :)
Looks like an absolute great ride up. Thanks for sharing lady. I love watching these!!
“No more stopping!” 😂😂
ugh that guy sucked. He doesn't sound so bad in the video. but my boyfriend and I both got such a bad vibe from him. We talked about it when we got down the mountain ahhahaah! Definitely a ride to add to your list if you ever get to make your way this way in the summers!
I’m loving this channel so far. Such a cool idea
Yay! Thanks for watching :)
AWESOME, video , thanks for showing it.
Thanks for watching!
Great video, Very informative. You got my subscription! Looking forward to more
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Wow amazing views.. Another great video.. Thanks for sharing your ride
Biker Medic thanks for watchin! :)
Thanks for the ride along and good video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Back in June 1980 me and my wife took a 1980 Harley-Davidson FLH dresser to the top of Pikes peak struggling in 1st gear to make it to the top. By the way you are my favorite with places to stay and eat no drama, keep up the good work!
Yes I did Pikes Peak a couple years ago beautiful ride
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Great channel. Dig your scoot and the editing is on point.
Thank you! :)
Well I guess that was worth the wait! ;-) Wow, great shots and footage going up the mountain, Pike's Peak is on the ride bucket list for sure now. Hells Angels eh? Hot damn girl you don't mess around! lol. Anyways, great video, great commentary and thank you for sharing that adventure and location with us!
haha! go big or go home, in all aspects of life! :)
Your video shots are the best!!
Amazing views thx for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for helping me plan my trip. Love your enthusiasm for marmots.
They’re the best! By the way, there is a reservation system currently. Google will
Give you all the info. :)
Thanks for watching!
Mount Washington in New Hampshire during Laconia bike week is the same thing. 85-90 down below, up to 55-60.
I love that for some reason
Staci, Looks like a very nice ride up there. Sure is beautiful. Ride Safe. See you on the next one 😉
HARMARSCH2 🤘🤘🤘
This place is really cool.
If you ever come to Brazil, you must know the Serra do Rio do Rastro.
It is a road very similar to many curves.
Great video! 🤘⚡️🤘 “no more stopping”. Epic.
haha that guy bummed us out so hard. we wanted to stop like two more times!
Ride to Food that was still a great video! On the bucket list now thanks!
Really outstanding video. For all the times I've ridden thru CO, I've yet to do this. Great audio and video!
Thank you! I'm hoping to get back up there this summer myself. Gotta get one of those doughnuts!!
Awesome!
Thanks for watching! :)
beautiful landscapes
The purple mountain majesty 😎🏔
Man looks like an awesome ride!
Definitely one of those "bucket list" rides for any motorcyclist!!
Great video. Looking forward to it in the summer of 23
The visitor center is back open at the top, so the donuts will be ready for ya!!
Just moved to CO can't wait to start checking out all the cool places here
There’s soooo much to see and do in CO! You’re going to love it
Good video and tips. You are one of the better vloggers and video makers on TH-cam.
Thank you! I need to redo this one it’s so old! Lol
Thanks for all the inspiration; got my Lowrider S finally (crimson red)...if I can 10% of what you do I'd be happy. Keep up the great content!!
I bet you’ll put plenty of miles on that amazing machine!!! Can’t wait to hear about your travels :)
Good to know thanks 😊
They also have Timed Entry permits for 2022! Check their website for more info :)
Rode it last year with my hubby on our way to Sturgis. Being a newbie rider I opted to leave my bike at the bottom of the mountain and hop on hubby's bike for the ride. I loved it and next time (yes, there WILL be a next time eventually) I'll be riding my own bike up.
You've got this! Great thinking for staying in your comfort zone and not riding outside of it. I know people who have been riding for 20 years who shouldn't do this ride, and I know people who have been riding for 3 months that would be perfectly fine. You'll love being on your bike next time ya get to go! :)
There's a lot to be said about being a passenger when there's views like that to take in . . .
I'm new to your channel, love your camera work and that paint job is very nostalgic. Pikes Peak needs to go on my bucket list. Thanks for the vid!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to ride pikes peak, and make time to ride mount Evans and trail ridge road when you’re here. :)
@@ridetofood I know Trail Ridge Road well, I always hit that when I'm out that way!
We wanted ride the Peak last year but it was closed. Might try it this year. Good tips!
Hopefully when y'all go this year I can either come with y'all, and the donuts will be available again!! ahah
Wow, I gotta get back up. In July of 2014 I had a weird (and wonderful) heavy snowfall start 1000 yards from the summit. I couldn't even get a picture by that sign, heck...I couldn't even see the sign at first.
Ran into the gift shop there on top and couldn't even see the tram unloading from the shop doors... just everyone laughing and running for cover from the tram to the shop. It was cool, just made me a little nervous with the snowfall...i didn't stay at the summit very long either. But hey, great memories.
I can't remember what I paid at the bottom, but I think those patches and the " I rode PP shirt " I got are some of my favorites of my motorcycle travels so far.
Thanks for the memories...glad you guys had a good ride and back down.
Wild!! Were you on a bike? I'd be so scared if it started to snow! hahahah makes for a cool story, though!! Can't wait to get back up there when they have the donuts going again
@@ridetofood yeah, it was pretty crazy. As you said in your video...it was 85 in the Springs... it was really cold even with layers at the top.
I admit it, I was nervous. I spent a long time doing dirt bike stuff off road...but a 900 pound Harley on street tires made for some pucker factor, lol.
There was very little sticking...thankfully. it was just blowing in the air and after dropping down 1000 feet it was all just a memory. A great one.
I also added some of your stops in the Smokies to my ride list. Thanks for all the hard work you do on these vids. Really is awesome.
looks like fun. be nice to understand you
I arrived in COS yesterday by way of Atlanta on my 2010 GL1800. Big plan is to ride up Pikes Peak. Thank you for the tips.
Enjoy the ride!! :)
so rad
Thanks for watching :)
Nice ride for sure. My wife and I rode up there on June 24, 1979! Back then the pavement stopped at the ranger station, then a dirt road to the summit. At that time, the summit sign said 14,110, now I noticed it said 14,115.... hmmm, it grew 5 ft over the years! Lol... your comments were spot on about the temps, etc... We’ve been back many times over the years. But, nothing like that first ride up there! Thanks for the memories... ride safe Staci
Oh it would be so wild to ride to the top when it was dirt!!! Maybe they've added some gravel up there....five feet worth of gravel...hahahahah
Ride to Food .. that’s funny... I’d say you’re right. I’m from East Tennessee, but my brother lived in Monument and Pikes Peak was in his view from his deck! Visited him many times and went to the summit after it was all paved! Really enjoy your videos. You’re doing great! Ride safe.,.
Nice video ❤❤❤❤
I'm looking out my living room window at Pikes Peak from Divide. Plenty of snow and the winding lites seen at the end to of the day. I would add a few things to her list. On a motorcycle 1st gear on all hairpin turns. Cars/Trucks coming down sometimes go over the yellow line. Keep you cool and SLOW where you have torque. There's a place to park where you can get food half way up. The same place where the smokeys check the heat of your breaks as you come down. The peak is looking great. The visitors center is complete with food and views, gift shop and they are finishing off the large parking areas. She is a great rider and her ride looked bumpy in the sportster. I enjoy a much smoother ride on my Indian Scout. LOL
Thanks for watching!
Yaaas! :D
Pikes Peak has been on my list since 2012 XD I will freaking get there one of these days!
Make sure to do Mount Evans and Trail Ridge while you're out here, too! Pikes is one of those "must do" rides but I think the other two are definitely worth seeing as well! :)
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I’ve been up there 3 times on my bike. 1st time it was dirt/gravel from halfway to the top. Since then it’s been paved all the way. Some of those switch backs are pretty tight and steep especially if you’re a flat lander! Be careful so you don’t have to stop on a really steep or banked curve. I like Mt. Evans and Trail Ridge Road better but definitely gotta do Pikes Peak at least once!
it would be sooo gnarly to do that ride when it was still dirt! I want to say they fully paved it in 2011...wild! that's a good memory to have, even though i'm sure it was terrifying hahah!
Friend of mine and I are heading to Denver in June/July. Gonna hit that famous peak!
That'll be a great time. Enjoy!! :)
I can't wait to head up to Colorado when this is all over. I can't afford to be a full time snowbird yet, but the cooler weather would be a welcome change from here in AZ
At least the temps cool off towards the mogollon rim, and it's a beautiful ride! ...until you come back down the hill and into the hair dryer that is the valley. haha! lived in phoenix for a few years, I know the struggle.
@@ridetofood luckily I'm down in Tucson so it's usually ten degrees cooler than Phoenix but it's a bit further of a drive to get to cool weather where it's not crowded (Mt Lemmon gets way too many people)
Fun Stuff! You should give it another go, the summit house is complete and it is really cool up there now!
I'm headed up there this summer since they finally opened it!!! Donut party!! :)
I've never been to Pikes Peak, but my newest ride is a 2014 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak Edition. 🙂
Only been to CO once and I hadn't been in the state an hour before I had some unpleasant experiences in Grand Junction. Some jackass ran into me on purpose at a lane closure cuz he didn't like me merging and a shop there jacked up my bill and took all day to do unnecessary work instead of the scheduled half day, so I rode most of the trip from there to Redstone in the dark. After coming down the pass at dusk and coming across dozens of deer, I wasn't too excited about another hour plus in total darkness in such a remote area. I grew up riding twisties with wildlife, but still. I know not every person or every shop is like that, but those experiences left a bad taste in my mouth.
I spent 3 or 4 days in the state and I did ride Independence Pass and the Million Dollar Highway. I stayed in Silverton, too. Cool little town. It was Sept and I had to leave real early cuz they were shutting down the road to Ouray. I think it was a little icy on the road, so I didn't get to enjoy much of the view. But my time in CO did get way better after the first 24 hours.
The Peak looks like a classic tight switchback ride with some stellar views.
Pikes Peak is a great ride and youre correct. Plenty of switchbacks and amazing views!! Independence and MDH are also great when they're not ice skating rinks :)
I was up there in June once years ago and it was coming a blizzard up on top. It was snowing so hard I had a hard time finding my car, when I was getting ready to head down the mountain.
that would be quite the dicey drive down! It happens year-round in Colorado at those elevations. that's for sure!
Went there in 96 great place as Is Estes Park. You need to come to the UK and do Applecross pass in Scotland
I would loveeeee to visit Europe!
One of the things I do like about your videos, I get to see some area's that I may or may not have traveled to! But this one, P.P. have not, would I, well not sure, reminds me on Lake Louise road and the traffic are a killer in a car, let alone on a bike. ty
Glad ya enjoy them :)
Loved the video, just finding your channel. I ride with my husband and we are on the other side of Arkansas, close to Tennessee, Missouri. I saw you have Arkansas videos on the pretty side of our state. We are going the long way to Sturgis in July/August and going to Colorado Springs. We have opted to ride the train and if time allows ride the bike. Have a question, what is the shirt you are wearing in this video? Looking forward to watching your other videos you are badass and very informative. Definitely inspiring!!!
It’s from my friends shop! Ramjet Racing out of PHX AZ. :)
Dope views ☺️👑
come ride!!!
One more important thing to know... the weather can change quickly. Avoid afternoons, particularly during the summer. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, especially when it is hot down below! You do not want to be up there with lightening. When the hair is standing up on your arm, it is time to move with a purpose.
Yes! Completely agree. Great insight :) Thanks for sharing!
When’s the best and safest time?
@@Mordorer the most common time for storms is between 2 and 5 pm. If you are from out of town and planning an itinerary, consider having your Pikes Peak climb in the morning. That said, there are plenty of great days and you may not have an issue at all. Being mindful of the weather in the mountains is just a good idea. The riding is superb!
@@robing4712 yup my sister lives out there in Thornton so it’s a drive just to get there. Earlier the better. Thanks for the great heads up man. ✌🏾 on the floor.
Great information! I visited Colorado Springs in the early 90s, but I didn’t get up Pikes Peak which I think was closed at the time because of weather. Oh well just means I have a great reason to return!
Loved this video! I recently rode up the mountain myself and it was such a fun time. The views were INCREDIBLE!
Rad!!! Were they making donuts when you were there?
@@ridetofood No donuts 😕 the summit was under construction so nothing was open up there. They were building the visitor center. Donuts would’ve really elevated my experience though!!
@@dragonessmoto aw dangit! haha hopefully on your next pikes peak adventure it will be open! it was closed last summer as well due to all of the construction
@@ridetofood Was a shame for sure! But still had a great time :) I’d love to get back out there some day but I live in Florida currently so I don’t get to be around mountains too often haha. I’m definitely keeping up with your content though, I love seeing the places you ride!
@@dragonessmoto rad! thanks for following along :)
I've been up Mt Evans. Great ride. The altitude was deceptive. Need to keep that in mind if taking the ride to the top. I was with a group of 130+ bikes. We were passing bicycles all the way up. (crazy crazy crazy) We got to the top, parked the bikes. As I was stepping off my motorcycle I started stumbling around like I had slammed a sixxer of beer. It hit me, there is no air up there. lol. so, yeah, plan ahead.
Great video, good tips!
Thanks for watching :) Mount Evans is one of my favorites! 130+ bikes would be a wild ride to the top!
I just don't understand bicyclist. I will be nice and leave it at that.
Oh, also, great footage
Thanks, Ted! :)
So, I was there about the same time, last May over Memorial Day Weekend. It was rainy the day, and they shut the top down because of snow/ice. I only got to the last service stop before the top.
Yep, that'll happen any day of the year out here! We can see a foot of snow in Denver in June. Colorado weather is all over the place :)
Footage looked great with the 360 cam. Someday I will make it out there
Thanks! Definitely gotta ride Pikes Peak at least once. Then, check out Mt Evans and Trail Ridge Road! :)
Great video..... I'm heading there in June
That’ll be perfect timing! Hopefully the donuts are being cranked out at the summit!!
If your every near the tail of the Dragon hit me up that's in my back yard....... I love the camera work you do...... I do videos and I need to up grade..... Lol..... Check out my channel and I'll take any tips you may have
when ya see snow then thats gota be cold lol...
cheers from Down Under & Keep Ya Knee's in Da Breeeeezzzeeee.....
If you get above the treeline it's usually a little chilly, even on the hottest days of the summer! Cheers! :)
2 years ago on July 21st my two friends and I got stuck on Pikes Peak for 3 hours in a hail storm snow storm thunderstorm rainstorm. When we went through the gate at the bottom it was 85° and the park ranger said there was a little ice fog at the top. After 3 hours standing at 14000 feet the park rangers finally came and got us took us down to 8000 feet while we waited for the road to be plowed then they took us back up to the bikes
jeeze that is WILD! not very surprising though. The weather above treeline can get really dicey really fast out here. glad they offered some help for yall! ...you can only eat so many donuts to occupy yourself, right? lol
Whoa riding with the Red & White 👀
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They say everyone has a double, your double is named Stacey as well and lives in New Zealand, it’s incredible how much you’s look alike
A Kiwi Doppleganger! How cool!
Loved your ride to the top of Pikes Peak! I love mountain rides the best. I reckon the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably my favorite ride. Have you ever had the chance to ride the Parkway?
I rode the parkway last month! Working on a TH-cam video with the footage as we speak. :) LOVEEEE that road!!
WOW! Pikes Peak must be a nice place to ride a motorbike ;) Nice tips though
Greetings from Portugal!
Definitely a ride you must do if you come to Colorado! :)
@@ridetofood Definitely One day we will. For now we keep riding and enabling others to ride like that in Portugal 🇵🇹
OMG!!!!
Last time I went up on a busy day the EITMS kicked in on my 110. It sure does get busy on the weekends.
Oh, I bet!
Hot at the bottom and cold at the top. It’ll leave you speechless and most people won’t appreciate the pictures because you have to be there to appreciate it. Also *MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE A SUMMIT PASS AHEAD OF TIME TO GUARANTEE YOU CAN GET TO THE TOP* if not you’re going to need to shuttle to the summit. Most people don’t know a summit pass is necessary and they have a summit schedule.
Sounds like a new thing that they’ve implemented since the new store opened!
Tacos !!! Ummmmm !! Good start. Lol
I've recently discovered your channel and may I say it's fascinating. I, being new to motorcycles would like to know how do you prepare in the event that your bike beaks down in the middle of nowhere and find yourself not having cellphone crevice? Thanks.
If I was brand new, I would have a SatComm system so that I could call out for help without cell signal handy. As you ride more, I would suggest learning the basics of motorcycling maintenance and learning so that you are comfortable working on your bike in a situation like this. Out of all the years and miles of riding i've done, i've always kept my bikes well maintained, and have had minimal issues when traveling. Things do happen, but if you're prepared, it's less often and easier to deal with usually. :)
No more stopping. I need a beer
Same tho
Definitely a fun road to ride but only IF you get lucky and it's not packed with tourists driving 10mph, which is unfortunately the norm. Rode it a handful of times and the traffic plus the $15 toll makes it a not so great choice for a weekend ride. But it's a must if you're not local for sure.
Agreed!
Great ride review and information! When did you make this ride?
Towards the end of May if I remember correctly! That’s usually the earliest you can get up the higher elevation passes. Most of the good roads don’t open for the season until Memorial Day weekend
Love the video. Just found your media today as some friends and I are riding PIkes Peak and other NM and CO roads in mid September. How are you getting those camera angles? Is that a 360 degree camera in the works? Longtime rider but total newbie to motovlogging and my own youtube channel.
Trent Thompson awesome! You’ll love pikes peak. Hopefully the donuts are being fried up and are available at the summit when y’all go! Also, yes. I use a GoPro Max for the 360 footy.
@@ridetofood Of course because I just bought an 8 with media mod...UG. I live right by the original Torchies Tacos in Austin. Didnt even know they were out of state. Loving your channel. Thanks again!
@@trentthompson2911 the trailer or the brick and mortar? I used to live in austin! haha. the 8 is still a great camera. thats what I used in the very beginning of this video as well as the talking portion at the end. I use mine pretty often but for riding shots I really enjoy the 360 so that I can film multiple angles at once.
I was up there 3 years ago, one of my favorite rides so far. There was construction then, can't believe its still not done, actually looks worse now. Question for you? What 360 cam are you using? Go Pro 360?
Wow! I’m hoping with covid significantly lowering the visitors to the summit, they made some progress up there. I’m gonna make a run for it this summer when it warms up a bit. Hopefully there’s donuts this time 🍩! Aaaand yes I use a GoPro Max :)
Watch this particular video a few times, Im going to try to ride Pikes Peak in early June this year (2023). Would be it be fair to expect to not make the summit due to snow. I know the weather is sometimes unpredictable but wanted to get a general idea of what to expect.
I don't remember when I filmed this off the top of my head, but I think it was at the end of May or Early June. Unless a late season snow storm blows in, you'll typically be okay! The visitors center is cranking out the famous donuts at the summit again and all of the construction in this video is completed, so have a snack for the both of us and enjoy! :)
Thank you appreciate the info. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep on doing you!!
It could be 90 in the Springs and snowing at the summit.
Yup!
Enjoyed this, one day hopefully get back to usa for some american hospitality and views
I can remember my dad backing down pikes peak in 1969 Lincoln cuz there was no place to turn around
Sounds sketchy! Lol
I love seeing construction equipment
Ah yes, truly a sight to see at 14,000 feet.
What setup do you use to edit your videos ?
Premiere Pro!
Hey Stacie what is “Ramjet”
www.ramjetracing.com/
Do those windscreens direct airflow to your helmets?
deflect*
If you are a real flatlander and not from the mile high front range or higher areas, and or a bit older.... in addition to water, bring electrolytes and aspirin. If you start feeling really tired, getting a headache or feeling nauseous, take the aspirin and IMMEDIATELY start heading down the mountain to lower elevation. Altitude sickness is not to be taken lightly.
Thanks for watching!
What about going down Suggestions?
I don’t recommend wrecking your motorcycle 🤪
They better let me up on my electric unicycle 😎 lol
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Another fun video, I've heard the donuts are really fluffy due to the altitude.
I'm really hoping that they have the visitor center open this summer so I can try one out! going to make another run for it at some point...will report back. :)
damn fun police haha
Lol!!
Nope…been to Pikes Peak and did not handle the altitude. Beautiful though.
Definitely beautiful!
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb should Be the most famous Race in America Not Boring Indy 500 👿
I'd definitely choose to be a spectator at Pikes before Indy
@@ridetofood To Bad they Paved the whole Road i loved the last few miles of Dirt Road at the Top!! Some videos show No Ice at the Summit iv always seen ice Near the Summit No Trees Don't Help i Guess 👿
Jesus your beautiful!!! Stay adventurous
Thanks for watching 🤘
Next time, skip the music and let us hear the engine instead.
okie dokie