Solo Motorcycle Ride Across America - California to New York (Part 3)

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  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 Před 2 lety +11

    I'm a sixty-one year old guy, and have been riding for forty-two years. I just have to say, that I think it's fantastic to see women out on the road, on their bikes, traveling. You'all are women of spirit. Living a life of being free from oppressive traditions of the past. I encountered an elderly lady, on an old Yamaha Virago 500, when I was traveling through Kansas, on my trip from Atlanta to Salt Lake City. She was from Connecticut, and had ridden all that way. She looked to be in her late 70's. The outside temperature was ninety-seven degrees. OH..... if you could have seen her. Everything strapped to her sissy bar. She was so short, that her saddle was cut down so she could touch the ground. You could barely see her helmet, when approaching from behind. She had long gray hair, that was braided into pigtails, and was wearing a chrome half helmet, and goggles. I passed her, and she smiled this huge beautiful grin and waved at me. Her clothing and her cycle reflected the journey. Both filthy, like those cowboys in the movies of yesterday. Crossing through the country on the way to a promise. I could tell that she was full of life and spirit. If we'd only been in a gas station........ I would have cherished having a conversation with her, and hearing her stories of her travels. I tell you, If there's an "embodied motorcyclist wild-west spirit" , I guarantee she was it. I could tell that by seeing her. The smile on her face, was not one of a woman that was road weary, but drinking in the life of the universe around her. I wanted to hug her, and buy her lunch. You know someone is special, in her own way, when you feel lucky to have just seen her. I'm not afraid to say, she brought a tear of joy to my eyes.

    • @francescosalvioli8073
      @francescosalvioli8073 Před rokem +1

      wow!!! tnak you! what a perfect description, my compliments ...it is like i am seeing her thanks to your picture!!! take care and ride safe a big hug from an Italian biker !

  • @Moonfleet41
    @Moonfleet41 Před 3 lety +17

    Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring series. Sending Love from England,

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed, I appreciate the kind words. Cheers! 😃

  • @shadetreesurgeon
    @shadetreesurgeon Před 3 lety +8

    🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @Microgoon
    @Microgoon Před 3 lety +5

    I recently bought a bike because it reminded me of the younger days with my father and I. This series hit home and reminds me that he rides with me everytime I hop on my bike. Thank you for these inspiring videos and soon one day I will road trip to the places my father never got to go. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @robertdalen8174
    @robertdalen8174 Před 2 lety +2

    You got my respect. I have rode for fifty some years and I am so glad to see strong women taking on the challenge of riding cross country.

  • @AstheMagpieFlies
    @AstheMagpieFlies Před 3 lety +4

    Just love lady ❤️❤️❤️ all the loves ❤️

    • @bigfatollie3286
      @bigfatollie3286 Před 3 lety +2

      Amanda, I want to thank you for drawing attention to this series in one of your recent videos. It was wonderful! -Craig

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you so much dude!! ❤

  • @yle1291
    @yle1291 Před 3 lety +8

    Your storytelling was amazing throughout this series. I enjoyed the metaphors as well and glad you made it there and back safe.

  • @themeansheets1279
    @themeansheets1279 Před 2 lety +1

    Really nicely written. Perfect mix of poetry and tone. Captures the true nature of long distance traveling. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful thing.

  • @jameswolfe1487
    @jameswolfe1487 Před 3 lety +3

    Those tears of joy,hope, and sadness, are what make life worth living. To truly do something that you can look back on, thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @willpearce1315
    @willpearce1315 Před 3 lety +4

    What a cracking adventure. Being in the UK it’s hard to picture being 2000+ miles on land from anywhere ! Respect 👍

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks 👍 Come state side, you can really put the miles in!

  • @arthurtoney7804
    @arthurtoney7804 Před 2 lety +1

    After watching the third installment, all I can say is WOW, what an adventure! You are an amazing filmmaker, rider, and woman (and not necessarily in that order)! A stupendous tip of the helmet to you!

  • @MotoSera
    @MotoSera Před 3 lety +2

    Fab as always. And, of course inspiring. Hoping to be in the US with our bikes very soon...!

  • @1ironcowgirl67
    @1ironcowgirl67 Před 3 lety +7

    That was a great series!
    I could listen to you narrate all day!

  • @roy.actual
    @roy.actual Před 23 dny

    Thanks for taking me along.

  • @davidwarren9204
    @davidwarren9204 Před 2 lety +1

    An epic journey, and a touching account of your departure from Babes Ride Out. As someone who has also ridden a Dyna solo across a continent and back (Australia, vids on my channel if you're interested:)), I maybe have a shared appreciation of the emotional rollercoaster and the physical toll it takes. But, so very worth it:) Thanks for documenting your journey, both inner and outer. You can be very justifiably proud of your accomplishment. Peace.

  • @kleeper709
    @kleeper709 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for bringing us along. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @smilingbiter
    @smilingbiter Před 2 lety

    This is the secound time I watched this story, I have to say it's one of my all-time best youtube trips I've watched!

  • @mikedanaher3413
    @mikedanaher3413 Před 3 lety +3

    You are a wonderful story teller. This series is excellent. Congratulations on completing a epic trip. The wind in Wyoming is always nothing short of brutal. Beautiful State though. Truckee is always cold it seems. 👍

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you! I'm excited to go back and explore some more 😄

    • @mikedanaher3413
      @mikedanaher3413 Před 3 lety +2

      @@KillswitchQueen all of the Northeast and New England states have a beauty all their own. I’m closer to the Adirondack Mountains than I am the Catskills but I tour them both frequently. It’s definitely the best riding when the leaves turn color.

  • @BG_MillerPhoto
    @BG_MillerPhoto Před 3 lety +3

    I love how you tell a story! Beautiful story telling and inspiration.

  • @stepheneckles2345
    @stepheneckles2345 Před 2 lety

    Did some rides from Portland OR to California in years past. Northern CA has some great roads to explore. Not as young as I was so as much as I would like to go traveling I don't want to leave my wife alone for days. I do have a great bike now so the 500 mile trips don't hurt as bad as on my old Speed Triple. I do one 500 mile trip in one day up here. It is the Oregon500 sponsored by a local club. This year we went from Portland to Ellensburg WA and back beautiful roads I had never been on. That is the best thing seeing new places and with a bike you can look around a bit more and see things you miss in a car.

  • @womynawakening
    @womynawakening Před 3 lety +2

    Great job on trip and the storytelling.

  • @RICSFWD
    @RICSFWD Před 2 lety

    Riding alone to get to spend time with like minded people is awsome no matter which side of the pond you're on . Enjoy each moment ,the rain ,the wind on your face . The comfort or that 6inches of saddle as you lay back on your camping gear.
    Amazing can't wait til August and my own big ride to aviemore Scotland then on to Elgin Inverness Loch ness and Fort William then glencoe and homeward bound . Alone for a time ill remember your journey 🥰

  • @hemi398
    @hemi398 Před 3 lety +2

    You are very brave. Thank you for sharing.

  • @traveller1973
    @traveller1973 Před 2 lety

    I can relate to the anxiety of traveling long distances and no gas stations. The best I ever did was 190 miles on my 2011 Street Bob. The low fuel warning light was on the last 30 miles. I had less than a half a gallon in the tank when I refueled.

  • @Gfthce3426
    @Gfthce3426 Před rokem

    You know it's amazing the miles that roll away when a westerner heads west from way over east . It's beautiful on the east side and everywhere in between, but no matter whether I'm the USA or in Canada when home time comes and the old wheels start rumbling west , the miles just fly away . Mmm , I guess the Sun knows ...
    Ride

  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 Před 7 měsíci

    KSQ, thanks so much, I really enjoyed your travel series, with the metaphors, and more so the heart and feeling you have for your travels. It's palpable and I know the place in you that it comes from. I share it. For me it's the most real when I'm on a road in a wide open area of Nevada or Wyoming. It's a daunting and yet special feeling. Daunting because it makes me feel like no more than a speck of dust in miles and miles of openness . It's special because I realize that God created it for people who will go there, like you and I did, without the confines of an enclosed automotive shell around us. Willing to be there, in the open, as part of that segment of the universe....
    I commented two years ago, and that may have been right after your journey. I'm now sixty-three and will be sixty-four in August, which means that in August it will be 46 years that I've been riding motorcycles.
    I grew up in central Illinois, and couldn't get my motorcycle endorsement till I turned eighteen. Shortly after I bought my first motorcycle. I was still living at home, and couldn't keep my motorcycle at my parents house because my dad was so against motorcycles. I was going to ride though, and I did.
    Nearly forty-six year and eleven motorcycles later, I'm still riding, without an accident, and having covered 22 states.
    I haven't ridden up the eastern seaboard but that's on my bucket list. My longest multi-day trip has been 20 days and 7835 miles.
    I retired in 2020, and now I wish I'd retired earlier, because there's so many roads and so many places that are part of this grand universal spirit known as America.

  • @alisciaspellman2292
    @alisciaspellman2292 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your video! Keep going! Hope to see you again some time!

  • @LyssaWithAnE
    @LyssaWithAnE Před 3 lety +3

    Living carefree through you and your amazing videos/trips🙌

  • @darpope2752
    @darpope2752 Před 3 lety +2

    Everything about this series was magical. I love the way you write, and produced it all with the perfect music and editing. A story that you wove together with just the right combination of narrative and pictures, the subtle and the obvious. Sort of an elegant, modern day, Jack Kerouac.

  • @DeBa1226
    @DeBa1226 Před 2 lety +1

    That was an outstanding 11 days. Love to see people out on the trail bonding with their bike. So where did you stay in Iowa-Nebraska? Love that Wild West stretch thru Wyoming; the wind is no joke, but I love the battle. Unless time is of the essence to get somewhere, I opt to take those quiet, remote old two lane highways so to really enjoy the country, and few 18 wheelers to share the road with. Some times it’s ok to take what backpackers call, a “Zero Day”… meaning when you are tapped, physically, mentally, stay two nights in a town, just to get a day to recharge, maybe some laundry, good food, before you head out again.

  • @donnyj1431
    @donnyj1431 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic pilgrimage and journey. Thanks for sharing!

  • @leewelchons
    @leewelchons Před 2 lety

    Great Job on your ride and your video. What a trip to establish yourself as a long haul rider. Thanks for sharing the ride with us.

  • @whitmeza
    @whitmeza Před 3 lety +3

    I LOVED reliving this weekend! So great to finally hang out with you dear. Thanks for sharing this. :) Can't wait to ride again together soon.

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +1

      Same here!! Thanks so much for being so cool! I'm sure we will see each other very soon 😄❤

  • @TheHomeinspections
    @TheHomeinspections Před 2 lety

    I cried with you. Sad when everyone has to leave and go separate ways

  • @nop3noperson
    @nop3noperson Před 2 lety

    I can't wait for my wife to get on the road for the first time. No one can explain that first hill you crest when the shine of the moon or setting sun reflects.

  • @ka-bar5060
    @ka-bar5060 Před 2 lety

    Great set of videos. Big congrats and respects for your journey. All I've ridden are Harley's beginning with a '97 1200 Custom with my most recent being a '17 Road King. I've never been let down by any of them. They get a bad rap because of the low quality during the AMF years in the '70s. You are 100% correct that preventative maintenance is the way to go. Take care of them and they will take care of you.

  • @susanwillis1143
    @susanwillis1143 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much for your videos…I’m planning to get to BRO 2022 east coast!

  • @johnjenkins9202
    @johnjenkins9202 Před 3 lety +2

    After a road trip like that anything else is going to seem like a piece of cake. Two states away no problem LOL

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety

      Changed my perspective for sure! 500 miles is nothing now 😄

  • @danadana9842
    @danadana9842 Před 3 lety +2

    So so soooo good. !! Thank you for such a well done video, and you Rock.

  • @mattfire7794
    @mattfire7794 Před 2 lety

    One thing for sure. Riding by yourself will definitely let you know who you are. That was one hell of a ride!!! Definitely subscribed!!!

  • @davidbones8947
    @davidbones8947 Před 3 lety +2

    Greetings from Oregon sis I ride alot that many miles in that short of time is crazy for me I'm retired I'm gonna stop and see what I can see I enjoyed this series

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Taking your time is much more enjoyable haha

  • @duke3997
    @duke3997 Před 2 lety

    Beautifully narrated, respect to you Queen, ride on!

  • @mikefyten7761
    @mikefyten7761 Před 2 lety

    I appreciate your journey and the fact that YOU ARE A RIDER! You cover the miles, you feel the road in your heart, your passion shows, your love of the road and the machine are evident. Thank you.

  • @adamwilson1125
    @adamwilson1125 Před 2 lety

    I live right in between Salt Lake City and Reno, and the the Salt Flats and the stretch between Winnemucca, NV and Fallon, NV are the two most windy stretches I have ever rode on. I would hate do do both in one one. Good job

  • @soulrebel5813
    @soulrebel5813 Před rokem

    Beautiful series, Im from the Capital Region of NY. Beautiful scenery and history all around, and a lot of good roads to ride

  • @jfundora8583
    @jfundora8583 Před 2 lety

    Great video. It's good to see female riders taking long trips on bikes or just riding in general. I was in awe when I saw the part of all girl riders in the park.

  • @coyote102076
    @coyote102076 Před 3 lety +1

    That blasted rain just seemed to be chasing you all over the USA! Awesome adventure gal!

  • @paulbrinker4973
    @paulbrinker4973 Před rokem

    Well done. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

  • @Nrgpack
    @Nrgpack Před 3 lety +2

    Girl, I love your videos, your soothing voice, spot on editing, camera work and story telling. The absolute biggest thank you for this series of videos from me!!!

  • @wingandhog
    @wingandhog Před 2 lety

    Nice series. I watched them all back to back. And I agree…. You take care of that machine and it will take care of you.

  • @SKIDOOSH
    @SKIDOOSH Před 3 lety +1

    Been riding for 40 years. Just came across your channel and subbed! Love this series, TY for the ride along!

  • @camm8039
    @camm8039 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely lovely! I really enjoyed the camera angle, as if I was riding too!

  • @The_Entity
    @The_Entity Před rokem

    i love the story format of this.. amazing

  • @mattnessB72
    @mattnessB72 Před rokem

    Fantastic and inspiring journey. Thanks for sharing.

  • @r12rtpilot
    @r12rtpilot Před 2 lety

    Great wrap up to your series. Love your narration! The words are as powerful as the video. Fondest regards from Newport OR.

  • @KickstandsUp909
    @KickstandsUp909 Před 2 lety

    Great video thank you for taking us along.

  • @justadutchman5169
    @justadutchman5169 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice trip footage!

  • @briantanner9900
    @briantanner9900 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your great ride and experience on your journey , well Done!!!

  • @Letsdoitnow2024
    @Letsdoitnow2024 Před 2 lety

    Just saw the 1st 2 episodes of your Coast to Coast run (Cal to N.Y) and watching the 3rd currently. Love your grit and motodemeanor 👍 Stay safe and see you on the road one day!

  • @zippitydooda9112
    @zippitydooda9112 Před 2 lety

    I'm late finding this but sure glad I did.. Wonderful series. Two thumbs up!

  • @bigfatollie3286
    @bigfatollie3286 Před 3 lety +3

    A-FREAKIN’-MAZING!!! I am SOOOO happy to have found your channel and this series. It was beautiful to watch. I have Amanda Zito to thank for that! Safe travels!

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much for checking it out! I'm glad you dig it, I'll have to send her my thanks 😃

    • @bigfatollie3286
      @bigfatollie3286 Před 3 lety +1

      @@KillswitchQueen I have since watched several of your videos, including your first motovlog where you declared your love of photography and art (which I share). This love was very apparent in that series and one of the first aspects of your story to make an impression.

  • @clayaway48
    @clayaway48 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoyed this series. You are a writer girl! Love your way with words. Ride safe. Be blessed. Peace.

  • @ThomasMoore.1
    @ThomasMoore.1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thoroughly enjoyable series of videos.
    Fantastic scenery, narration and music.
    Inspiring to say the least.

  • @Rolltide530
    @Rolltide530 Před rokem

    Awesome trip, really enjoyed watching and thank you for sharing it with us. Be safe. 🤘🤘

  • @fridaynightrydes
    @fridaynightrydes Před rokem

    Your journey has been real as hell to watch. Props.

  • @richardgrove3073
    @richardgrove3073 Před rokem

    You inspired me to go on a long trip what you did was the greatest bless your heart I live up here in willows about 96 miles from the Harley dealership in Sacramento and thank you for inspiring me take care and thank you for your video

  • @locomotiveengineer4779

    Great trip! I'm in New Jersey and just got a new bike. I can't wait until next month for my cross country trip. I'm riding US RTE50 from end to end, and then making my way home from West Sacramento.....I have 3 weeks of vacation time set aside for it and just cannot wait for the ride to begin.....I just hope the weather is good. 😂
    I look forward to more of your content.

  • @thedownwardmachine
    @thedownwardmachine Před 3 lety +5

    Glad to see you made it back safely! It's been interesting to see what a cross-country trip looks like at this specific moment in time. Even with the pandemic flaring up and cooling down region by region, it doesn't look too different.
    Btw I discovered your channel from your review of the Concours 14, I ended up buying one and love it! #bigdadenergy Stay safe out there!

    • @KillswitchQueen
      @KillswitchQueen  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you! It actually wasn't as crazy as you'd imagine. It seems like most states outside of California don't take the pandemic too seriously LOL. And hell yeah dude!! So glad you love it! They really are mile-munching machines! 😆

  • @bogusmyleene6989
    @bogusmyleene6989 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow!

  • @57Technoman
    @57Technoman Před 3 lety +2

    You are an inspiration.

  • @VVoltz
    @VVoltz Před 2 lety

    Damn, this was great, thank you for putting it together and posting.
    Looks like it was one hell of a trip

  • @sactown900
    @sactown900 Před rokem

    Great videos Bandit! My bucket list is a ride across the USA and back. Doug, from Sacramento.

  • @ironhog6818
    @ironhog6818 Před 2 lety

    Hi, After watching this Epic 3 part series of your trip out to New York and back and after a few short seconds of an emotional choked up feeling. This has inspired me to want to make the trip from the Amador county ( Jackson ) CA area out to Ohio with my fiance in may of 22 possibly on my 2018 Xl1200Ns ( Iron sportster ) to get married. As a former otr truck driver I know what it's like to be blasted by the wrath of this beautiful country and what it has to offer in both weather and scenic views. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to demonstrate what it's like to travel the 3k miles across the states. Ride safe out there and keep it shiny side up.

  • @bertbirge3617
    @bertbirge3617 Před 2 lety

    Very, very good job - Thank you so much!

  • @Str33tglide_21
    @Str33tglide_21 Před 2 lety

    Wow you made me tear thank you for inspiring me I always wanted to do this and held back ! Not anymore after seeing this video ❤️❤️

  • @themotorcyclemaiden9162
    @themotorcyclemaiden9162 Před 3 lety +2

    You already know how I feel about your videos but this part 3 really had in my feelings. Love you to the moon and back!

  • @gokaneinthemembrane2745

    Remarkable.
    Inspiring.
    Eloquent.
    Motivational.
    Thank you again for your channel and documenting your adventures.

  • @sammyanderson771
    @sammyanderson771 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome... Great work... Love Your three part videos 🍻

  • @jabeerahmed7086
    @jabeerahmed7086 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you. Wish you all the best and may GOD fulfil all your dreams. Good Luck.
    Love from Dhaka, Bangladesh!

  • @MrTraewilliams
    @MrTraewilliams Před 3 lety +1

    Your motorcycle travel videos are so good .

  • @SvampVentures
    @SvampVentures Před 3 lety +2

    Your videos are an inspiration :)

  • @toolpusher-tz9op
    @toolpusher-tz9op Před 2 lety

    In the future, when you take a new trip, do not race against time. This is the first rule. Enjoy the scenery and places you cross. God keep you safe.

  • @Georgiajason
    @Georgiajason Před 2 lety

    How fucking rad! You’re living it and doing it lady, something we all need to do more of. I loved watching your 3 show series, super encouraging. 🤘🏼 #rtfo

  • @davidstewart8419
    @davidstewart8419 Před rokem

    A warriors ride…Awesome Journey!!

  • @francescosalvioli8073

    thank you!! i admire you and i envy you a little...! enjoy your HD and squeeze every mile out of it!!

  • @cb750k1974
    @cb750k1974 Před 2 lety

    New York to Iowa, in one day......that's impressive.

  • @sstingrae
    @sstingrae Před 2 lety

    Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @twowheelswhitebelt8957
    @twowheelswhitebelt8957 Před 3 lety +1

    Great story telling. Thanks for the series!

  • @4tech69
    @4tech69 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic!

  • @zachsmyk3864
    @zachsmyk3864 Před 7 měsíci

    I really enjoyed this series thank you

  • @happyinflorida3102
    @happyinflorida3102 Před rokem

    Well done Queen, well done !!

  • @Mercury4952
    @Mercury4952 Před rokem

    So very impressive. So inspiring! Thank you. ♥

  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 Před 2 lety

    Loved your video. Great narration and music.

  • @manborn
    @manborn Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work!!

  • @tobedetermined4180
    @tobedetermined4180 Před 3 lety +2

    Welcome to the few family, much respect

  • @jameshampton3559
    @jameshampton3559 Před 3 lety +2

    Less than five minutes in I found this video very moving.

  • @letitrest4662
    @letitrest4662 Před 7 měsíci

    " I'm still in awe of the reliability of Harley Davidsons". That's something you don't often hear...

  • @speedsterjohnny7191
    @speedsterjohnny7191 Před 3 lety +2

    Cheers for your great video, trip and the enjoyment it gave me and many other ride-alongs. I feel the joy in your narration and wish you blessings on your future endeavors. There will be some, right? ;-)

  • @VanDOOMenStein
    @VanDOOMenStein Před 2 lety

    This was excellent. Thank you.

  • @alexnevarez1554
    @alexnevarez1554 Před 2 lety

    I watched all three videos on this great trip you took. Thank you for bringing us along and inspiring me to one day take the same trip.