I Almost Missed It... | Harley-Davidson Pan America Road Trip
My first time riding an adventure bike has been quite the adventure, for a lack of better words. After having to change my route due to flash flooding and snowfall, I'm racing the clock to get to my friends' wedding in Taos, New Mexico!
I'm riding a 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America in this video, courtesy of @harleydavidson.
Places we'll see:
- Moab: After spending the night in Green River Utah, the first stop of the day, was Moab. Home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Moab is surrounded by some of the most stunning red rock landscapes on Earth. It's a popular destination for overlanders and adventure bike riders ready to get off the beaten path. With no time to spare, I, unfortunately, won’t be getting to explore any of the scenery this area is known for on this trip.
- Hidden Cuisine is hidden in plain sight on the south end of Moab. After being so malnourished the day before, fresh juice and an omelet loaded with veggies was the perfect way to start the day. This spot was as solid food rec from the guys I met at the gas station.
- Pagosa Springs: This town in southern colorado is home to the world's deepest geothermal hot spring and features tons of locally owned eateries. Due to bad weather and snow falling at higher elevations, I have to stay here for the night to avoid dangerous conditions.
- Taos, New Mexico: This small mountain town in Northern New Mexico is part of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. It's a popular town to visit due to its roots in indigenous history (Taos Pueblo), art community, and general beauty. It's one of my favorite places to visit in the southwest.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Moab, Utah
02:59 Riding From Utah to Colorado
03:58 Pagosa Springs
04:57 New Mexico Highway 64
06:35 Taos, New Mexico
Пікірлер: 183
Catching up and enjoying your older videos.
Always look forward to your videos.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Loving the content! Inspired me to do my first solo motorcycle ride on my Harley this summer from New England to Kentucky to visit my favorite distillery, Buffalo Trace!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! That's rad!!! Thanks for letting me be a part of the adventure!
Love the video. Congratulations to the couple
Awesome vid Staci, I can’t wait for the next one!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Finally going camping in the next one! Haha
broth~Bravo~how amazing , have a good day.
Love the coffee cup!!! So true
@ridetofood
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Should have them restocked soon!
@darrellandes8831
5 ай бұрын
Awesome sauce!! Let me know? Lol
Glad u made it and appreciate u posting.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!!
everything amazing! Thanks for sharing !💯
Really enjoy your channel and all of the great locations you visit!
I get the same amount of attention with my Africa twin every time I stop. I think we both like eye-catching bikes!
I almost missed it too.... This video. Luckily, I was able to find it.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Lol!!
for made me homesick for northern New Mexico thanks
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful place!
@parasuper1
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood yes I lived in Santa Fe for 20 years and road over most of the roads you did
I lllllloooooooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeee MOAB!!!!!!!!!!!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I want to believe!!!! 👽😂👏 one day I’ll get to do some off roading out there!
@ridewithted2003
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood I've been twice on Mountain Bike trips and if you're into some deep exploring.... well..... There's plenty to do. I'm sure you've done the Utah BDR.
Love that you stop at the mom an pop places to eat😊. Great ride. Motels are getting so high😮. 🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
They can definitely get expensive!
You clean up nice Staci... 😂! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! 🇺🇸
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Lol thanks!
awrsom Ride & Vid as always cheers
The wedding appears to have been very relaxed and just pure fun, very nice 👍🏽
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
A perfect wedding if you ask me! :)
First watch .. First comment first like... Nice bike nice camera stuff and more beautiful rider ... Keep it up ❤❤❤
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@princegilgiti2656
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood start a series of tour
Cheers from South Florida 🍻
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy those winter temps for the both of us! ☀️🏖️🏍️💨
You get hotter with every video keep up the great travel ideas love these😎
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you’re not watching my videos because of how I look. 😅
Way to make the best of getting hit up at gas stations by getting local intel on the good eats!! Trip looked cool, Utah looks amazing!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely the way to do it!! 😊
Ugh...nothing worse than stopping to put on rain gear :) Enjoying you videos!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Haha it is definitely a pain sometimes! Glad you’re enjoying the vids!
I took a 14 ft rv through this area when I graduated college, gonna ride my bike through to go to four corners! Super excited for the Pagosa Springs area, gonna try and camp there a night. Your videos are awesome, just re watched the Pikes Peak video also!
Great video as always!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
thank ya! back to normal programming on the next one. things go a little more to plan for once haha
Even tho u didn't get to eat any cake, u looked absolutely amazing at the wedding
@ridetofood
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MrVegas702-zk5ye
7 ай бұрын
Ur welcome
7:09 wow you really got fixed up. 😍
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
wOw
beautiful scenery, can't wait to hit the road to Utah this summer, thx for the inspiration
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
You will LOVE that trip!!
Your adventures take me to places that I will never get to explore. I'm sure I flew over some of this beautiful scenery when the military flew me to California in 1973 but at 30K feet you don't see much. Thank you.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Glad you can see some of it via my adventures! 😊
Love the Taos.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Taos is great!
Hit all my fav towns but had places to be, it pained me too!
I love riding through NM especially Eagles Nest, beautiful country. You look really good dressed up 😜❤️ (Berthoud CO) 😎
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the enchanted circle!
Yet another lovely ride. Very nice wedding as well. cheers
Biker weddings are the best! I was honored to be part of a biker wedding in Tombstone, AZ.
Makes my day every time you post! Safe travels 🤟
Staci, Thanks for another great story & video. I was in Moab this fall. and YES, The Apach Motel is highly recommend. We had great time there. Safe travels....
I love your videos. They are funny and entertaining and educational. I'm sorry you didn't eat wedding cake. Better luck next time.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Haha it wasn’t a big deal, just funny since I was so stoked the whole day to get there and eat it, then didn’t. 😂 thanks for the kind words!
Congratulations Alexandra and Mitchell 🎉
Great thumbnail 😍
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I like cake! Hey Staci, good to see you again. Just happened across your channel. Met you at the ADV Rally in Shelter Valley CA Nov, 22. Crazy campers next door. Hope to cross paths again. Keep up the good work, Tyson
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
What’s up!!!!! Hope all is well!
Note to self remember to get that wedding cake! Woo is that Tacos! - Staci Another great video. The southwest is so beautiful and you do such a good job of showing it off. And if the wedded couple is watching congratulations.. 💯✌🤟🤘
Thanks Staci for sherring. A short video but nice. Keep up the good riding...
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I wasn’t going to publish this one but for those following the whole series, it wouldn’t have made much sense if I skipped it. 🤣
Thanks great video just right you did not show your stress at all. Love the photography and all the aerial shots.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I do my best to not be stressed on camera lol! Thanks for watching!
Check out Motel Soco next time you are in Pegosa Springs. Cool place and super nice people.
Wolfe Creek Pass way up on the Great Divide.. Truckin on down the other side .. R.I.P. William Fries C.W. McCall
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
It’s a good ride!
Me and my lady love your videos. We love about an hour away from Moab and can't wait to ride out there this spring!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Y’all enjoy! 😊
Taco bar at a wedding?! F’ing brilliant! 😍🌮
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
It was perfect!!
1100 miles and no cake...come on!!!🤣 awesome adventures...CHEERS
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Talk about being good at what I do...JK, FAIL. hahahaha. Thank you!
Love the information for ride and food! Love Utah! Zion is amazing as is the rest of it. We are planning another out west trip next year and can't wait!!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
Great scenery and another great video 🤟
Love your channel great to see you on the Harley Davidson pan America I love mine headed to Colorado in August
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Great month to be there!! Enjoy 😊
"By the power invested in me by something I Googled a month ago" 🙂Great video as always.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
she couldn't have said it any better IMO lol. thank you!
Nice video!
Got to make it to Colorado on the bike!
Stunning. The scenery isn’t bad either.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@billreynolds2221
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Have a great day.
I skied Taos NM once Stayed in an Adobe Type Hotel .. Famous Marathon Runner Frank Shorters sister was singing at the bar @ the Hotel
This video is nothing but motivation. Love your vids, keep up the good wrk!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Ok NOW I have to have tacos gosh darn
Beautiful! I did much of the same ride this past Oct thru Zion... & Taos, coming from Tucson. I'm 68 & although I own 2 Harleys, I mostly ride Triumphs. Talk about getting hit up at gas stations, try riding a Triumph! And oh, I am drinking my morning coffee from your red "Get Lost' coffee cup...
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Haha I love talking to other riders at gas stations! It’s always an interesting experience. Some are really cool (like these guys!) some are very intrusive and some are very…interesting. 😂 Cheers! ☕️ thanks for grabbing some merch Darrell!!
Took a very similar route through Moab and Pagosa on my Busa at the end of summer 2022. Awesome riding experience.
Staci, I just love what you do. Another great video, I get lost in them and your adventures. When you get to the end, I would love to hear your opinion of the Pan America and that type of riding. Keep the videos coming!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I’ve put over 10k miles on two different pan ams in the past year and a half! It’s a phenomenal bike. More videos to come. 😊
Awesome video going to share
Great trip. Too bad no cake but did you see how that woman was cutting the cake? my god that was barbaric. I think i would have passed after seeing that. lol
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the low maintenance mentality of taosenos! It didn’t bother me at all hahahaha
Sheez these videos flyby! Felt like a 2min video wowzer! Time flies when your having fun! Motorcycles bringing us food and friends! Totes excited to hear what bike your going to get! Congrats to the newly weds and to you on hitting your goal!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m still making some final decisions but I should have an update for everyone in March 😊
@WhattheVloggity
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood Shew! ❤
Omg, I’ve always been a BMW GS fan then at Babes ride out this year, got to test out the HD Pan American and LOVED IT! So glad you posted this thank you!!❤❤🎉
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!! (The bike, and the video lol)
Wow that omelette looked good… I think Utah may be my favorite state. Always thought it looks like a place you’d find aliens and flying saucers lol. I’m checking out your shop and an idea went thru my head, RidetoFood guardian bells, maybe like a pizza slice? I’d totally put it on my bike. Stickers and patches too. I love the mugs they’re almost like my Makers Mark ones
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Used to sell stickers and patches! I’ll have new stuff in the shop in a few months after the new bike is sorted out 🙌
the important thing is to keep up the enthusiasm, I always pray that I will be healthy, always happy, stay focused with positive thinking that is done every day, is running now
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
🤙
I like how you use your drone footage. Awesome.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank ya!
Thanks Staci! Great as usual! Your camera work is amazing (also as usual) and really has me wishing for the snow to get outta so I can go wear out some more tires.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Spring will be here soon! ☀️🏍️💨
Ok 👌👌 super bien
Girl, you need better rain gloves as in waterproof. I’m so glad you made it! The weather was working hard to keep you from that wedding, that’s for sure. You found more dirt on the way home. 😊 once you ride fort, you start noticing every little dirt road or driveway as you roll by on pavement wondering, “where does that go?” Or “yeah, I could do that.” I’m really missing riding since breaking my foot. It’s been 3 months and it’s getting better, but not healed enough for even an all day ride yet. Oh well, that just means I have more time to edit and post videos. Looking forward to the new bike story and all the new adventures you’ll have on it.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, this was filmed over a year ago…those gloves were replaced a very long time ago lol!
Enjoyed everything about the video. Things don't always go as planned... but that's why we're not on cruise ships.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Nothing like making a decision and later realizing that it was a good one! With riding it’s always, in my opinion, to more on the cautious side especially when weather conditions are involved. Mother Nature doesn’t suffer fools!
@ridetofood
7 ай бұрын
indeed!
Just recently found your channel. Have been playing catch up on some of your rides. I ride a 2017 Yamaha Super Tenere ES, and a 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide Limited. Have been on a lot of the same roads that you have traveled. Fun to watch you and then remember my time thru some of the same area. The road from Chama to Taos, Hwy 64, is one of my favorites to travel while usually going to Colorado. And i believe i seen John Dunn Bridge towards the end? That's a cool ride also!! Anyways, from this ol Texan....ride safe and keep those videos coming!!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Very cool! As a fellow Texan, thanks for watching! 😊
Thanks Staci. I've been on a diet for almost 4 weeks now and all I can think about is cake and tacos 🙃
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been one one for 9 weeks, and I’ve been thinking about cake and tacos the entire time if it makes you feel any better 🤣🤣👏
@BorderlandBiker
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood it really does!
Good videos-p
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying them!
I think I’d said it before, but I want to be like you when I grow up 😂 Great content! Amazing video like always! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
😂 just L I V I N as much as possible lol! Thank you. 😊
Great video! I'd love to go on a ride with you.
Hey! We live in Pagosa Springs and we’d love to meet up with you next time you come through our little town. We can give you a place to stay as well. We live south of PS off of hwy 84. Love your channel! 10:15
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I dont get down there very often but I will keep that in mind! 😊😊😊
Good stuff. I just went and sat on a Pan America today. It has the most comfortable seating position for me of any ADV bike I have sat on yet. I also was on the balls of my feet on the stock Special version before I even turned it on. That never happens for me at 5’6”. This thing with the reach seat should be perfect. If they have addressed the electrical issues they had early on, this might just be the one for me.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I personally think the low or “reach” seat is even more comfortable than the standard seat. The standard is just slightly too wide and it cramps my hips on longer rides. The low one manages to not do that. and it still has plenty of cushion!! 😊
@urbanadventurer5
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood sweet, I am supposed to go back next week and try it with the low seat. I am pretty excited honestly. As awesome as bikes like the Tenere, Tuareg 660, Desert X, Africa Twin, and Norden 901 are, they don’t fit my body. This feels like it could be a no compromise solution and that’s pretty darn cool.
Hey Staci I love the vids! How do the Bell Star vs MX9 compare?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Like apples and oranges lol two very different helmets for very different types of riding
Enjoyed the video! Thanks. Moab is a place I am very familiar with when it comes to Jeeping. Hidden Cuisine is now on my list of places to hit up next time am there. Question for you, did you ride your PanAm on Radical Hill last year here in Colorado?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Nope! I’m not that talented 🤣
Cool video but how could you not eat the cake after bringing it up a couple times?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
It’s almost as if you’ve never been to a wedding and started to party
Great video as always, do you know where you will be going when you start your riding season this year?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I do! I have most of 2023 already planned out. Season starts in April for me! Busy busy year!
@aquahombre
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood I am curious to see what you will be riding. Ride Safe on your trips.
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
I'll be announcing that in late March! I just sold out of calendars, so I'm in the decision process currently. :)
More beauty of this great country shown to us by Staci in her own special way. You keep knocking it out of the park young lady.😁 That looked like a great casual and fun wedding. So tell me, are you becoming an avid Adventure rider or do you still prefer the cruiser lifestyle? 🤔
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Input more miles on an ADV in 2022 than a cruiser if that tells ya anything!!
@waynesiminski8268
Жыл бұрын
😏😉
Thanks Staci for this video. I’m currently battling shingles and only 35, it’s been so awful and I’ve felt so unwell. Stuck at home on the sofa off work which is driving me crazy. This has cheered me up a lot, as always. I must try the PanAm soon, and the new Honda Transalp
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Hope you get to ride again soon!
@dmedina6835
Жыл бұрын
Jesus your awesome - and Beautiful- never change and rock on
How’s the wind noise and buffeting on the Pan?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
That’ll vary significantly from rider to rider due to rider ergos and gear preferences. But it was great for me. Zero complaints.
eye wanna go to pagosa springs & look fur bigfoot in july. ✌😘✌
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@benderbender1233
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood 🤙
how tall are you? Can you easily flat foot from that bike?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Not about how tall ya are, it’s about your inseam! But I’m 5’4” with a 30” inseam and I only use one foot to touch the ground. Which is all ya need!
Is there a reason that you chose the Harley ADV rather than another make?
@ridetofood
7 ай бұрын
Yes! Because Harley said "hey, we want to help you start your journey into ADV riding" and let me borrow one of their motorcycles. No other OEM gave me that opportunity. It was an incredible opportunity that i'm thankful I had. (I do not own this motorcycle, it was borrowed for a short period of time.)
@kjaubrey4816
7 ай бұрын
@@ridetofood Thanks for the response. I enjoy watching your travels. I used to be a sport bike guy and I just recently dived into ADV riding. I thought it was crazy when I heard that Harley made one but it is awesome to see them stray from their norm and nice to see that it is a capable machine. I wish you good travels.
how manny bikes you have?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Two
Staci, How is your Ketchup supply looking?
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 it went bad and I had to throw a ton of them out. I actually haven’t been eating any type of ketchup for months tho
@joe_preston
Жыл бұрын
@@ridetofood That's too bad, let me know if you get a craving and I can send some more!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks dawg!
It wouldn't be a Ride to Food video if I didn't want to instantly go jump on my motorcyle and get food because dang now I am hungry!
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
haha I wish things would have worked out as planned and I could have shown more eats but, it is what it is lol!!! thanks for watching!
man her getting all done up is dangerous whoever ends up with this lady is one lucky fella
@ridetofood
Жыл бұрын
Lol thanks