Glad I was born and raised in NC....most beautiful place in the USA. God Bless America.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

It really is! and the roads are awesome

That was such a good time, and was very lovely to make your aquaintance. Hopefully we'll kick some asphalt together in the future. Thanks, you guys.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@larry68hd11

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👌

@jimbyrne9071

3 жыл бұрын

Great to see sadletramp

Never apologize for the sound of rushing water. It's music to my ears!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

So true.

@margaretbrown2604

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

You can just tell that the Tramp is a good dude . I have been enjoying you guys and your videos . Thanks .

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is definitely a great guy with a heart of gold.

OK guys here is my take on your videos. As a lifetime rider and motorcycle enthusiast (not biker) I not only love motorcycles and live each day with motorcycles as a primary element I also enjoy reading and one of my favorites is " The Perfect Vehicle" by Melissa Holbrook Pierson. What i like about her style is what I like about most women who write about motorcycles. No macho man HD nonsense and the tough guy BS but rather a honest viewpoint regarding the joy involved in this magnificent mode of travel. You guys personify this theme in your videos. There is none of the "Born to be wild" worn out biker nonsense rather honest enjoyment of the machine and passing through the environment rather than invading it with loud pipes and brass manliness. Please stay true to what you are doing a yours is the best MC documentary on the internet. Keep it up

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

To find sunny spots, buy a cheap compass and use it to point your nose south. Now, look left, ahead, and right. If there are any trees, cliffs, or other tall objects in those directions nearby you aren't going to get sun from that direction.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! We'll try that next time.

Very relaxing to watch and listen to. You picked a wonderful stretch to play on!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

The sound of the river is relaxing.

Don't know how it can be more beautiful than this!! Thanks!

Wow what a view

Love the mountains and my wife does more great video, y'all have Fun know this is a early video I'll catch up hem all You two A Lovely Couple 😇💖😄

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich

So happy to see you got to spend time at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Camp (BRMC). We have been going there for many years. I also held a K bike rally there for 12 years. They are great people and have wonderful food, on weekends. You picked a great summer camp sight. The sound of the river makes for great sleeping. Lack of sun makes it chilly in the spring or fall. We also have a Bushtec (Spartan) that we pull with our 93 K75S and a REI Kingdom 8 tent. Shame you didn't have more time to enjoy the area. The list of great roads is much to long to list with MUCH less traffic than the Dragon or BRP. Thanks again for the videos. RIDE SAFE!!

Real people. Real America. Real deal.

We are from Iowa and we have stayed in that area numerous times. We have ridden the length of the BRP 3 times and obviously absolutely love it. We have ridden there in the past but now we haul our less long-distance-worthy bikes to a campground south of Cherokee (near Balsam, NC). I can’t wait to go back and it’s hard to come back home when we are there. Friendly people, great roads, plenty of curvey roads, because here in Iowa we don’t have curves in the roads we just have corners. Great videos, they help us forget the 1 1/2 feet of snow outside! Keep them coming!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Corners can be fun as well. Rich could ride the curvy roads forever and I (Chris) was ready for a little more straight-a-way sometimes - like to take in the scenery and you can't do that as much on curvy roads.

I've ridden all up in that neighborhood. I'm so ready to go again. I'm enjoying this video.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I love riding the BRP the only bad thing is 45mph speed limit and traffic Yall be safe Enjoyed the ride I LOVE THE WATER

Nothing like riding in the mountains. Love the Parkway! Continue sharing. Have a blessed day.

Fantastic. This spring there's a group of us meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee to ride the achchampalayas/Smokes up to West Virginia. Exciting stuff Chris thanks for the upload

Watching the scenes of the bright sun and falling leaves........AHHhhhhhhh. On this wet, cold, damp, dreary, dismal and depressing January morning, make me yearn for better days..... They'll come.... eventually. I ride the parkway annually in the fall. A great, low pressure, enjoyable ride AS LONG AS it is midweek without traffic. Great Smokey Mountain National Park has more visitors than any other.. be warned.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Uggg - we can so relate on the cold weather. It's just not too much fun when you own a motorcycle. Here's to spring coming soon.

When I watch your videos, I keep thinking some day, some day! Retirement comes in about 6 years, then I can head across the country. But at least being in So Cal, there’s still lots of great riding and scenery within a vacation’s distance (1 week at a time), and even in a day’s ride all year long, which is why I’m staying here as long as possible! Like everyone else who watches, I’m jealous! Thanks for posting these!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 6 years goes by fast - hang in there. And yes, at least you can get out and ride. We're heading to So Cal at some point. Maybe you could email us at twowheelsbiglife@gmail.com for some roads/areas we shouldn't miss. That would be awesome.

Absolutely beautiful! I love to hear the crick running in the background. :) Thank you!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I rode out that way late April, early May. So much was shut down that we weren’t able to ride some of those rides or stay in that area. I loved it and want to go back. It’s not a bad ride from south central Missouri.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Here's hoping that you make it back someday. Well worth the trip.

My friends and me ride thru the smokies and cherahola skyway often. Beautiful riding.

My wife and I were married at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground. We have spent a lot of time there and know the staff pretty well. It is a great place to stay and only an hour from our house on the other side of the mountain near the bottom of 215 in Rosman.

Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the prettiest roads to ride in the US. My wife and I sure enjoyed it and look forward to riding it again.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Love the parkway. Wife and I did that a few years back. Rode the whole thing and had a blast.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

We would love to do the entire road someday.

@sellison2192

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife it took us 3 days because of all the stuff she wanted to see along the way. Grandfather mountain was expensive but cool.

Beautiful Autumn tints.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Fantastic! These videos keep getting better and better. Love the finger snaps!

I rode Skyline Dr. and Blue Ridge Pkwy. down to the Smokies about 12 yrs. ago. I plan to do it again real soon and hit more roads near the Smokies and to the Wheels through time museum.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

You will not be disappointed. Hope you have an amazing time.

I live in NC not far from here and recently came across your channel after getting my first motorcycle this September. Love your videos so much - thank you for sharing your lives and adventures with us! I thought I’d mention that the town of Cruso and the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground were devastated by Tropical Storm Fred this August and are still cleaning up and recovering in November. I was just down in Cruso today bringing some supplies to a church that is providing meals to the community and the campground is still in really rough shape. It looks like they have some info on their Facebook page where folks can buy gift cards online/support them. Thought I’d let you and your followers know in case anyone is interested! I fished downriver of the campground while standing on a huge I-beam of a bridge that washed out, and there are still plenty of folks who lost their homes or are still unable to move back in as cleanup and restoration/rebuilding continues.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Haley, for letting us and everyone know about this. Absolutely loved our time at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground - so sad to hear about their devastation.

You're not far from me now as the Crow flies . Beautiful ride there on the Parkway.

Love that campground!

Cool bike museum . I used to enjoy watching his tv show

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Hello from ice cold Alberta. Love your videos.Well filmed/edited, fun to watch, beautiful roads. You guys are living life. Awesome.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Hopefully ice cold Alberta will thaw out soon for you!!

We stayed in Cherokee last year, planned a 3 day trip touring the pkwy area and ended up staying for 7 days! Luvd it!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's hard to leave a place like this. I hope the people who live nearby realize what a treasure they have.

@eda5670

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife They forget what enticed them to live there. We have family, grandkids, in Asheville and they rarely sight see what is in their own backyard. Similar to our friends in SoCal who live near the beach, they rarely use it. We bounce back and forth across the country either on bike and/or by motorhome and see more than the locals.

I LOVE Wheels Through Time museum. We hope to make it back up that way this summer. Looks like we need to check out this campground too. Thanks.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

You should!

A couple of months ago I rode through similar country east of Ft Smith, AR. The view from the resort, which was built on a promanant point, took your breath away. I really enjoyed those twisty canyon roads.

@joshrandall5297

3 жыл бұрын

Hwy 7 north out of Hot Springs is a great ride. Beautiful area.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Arkansas roads for motorcycles is the state's best kept secret. On our bucket list.

Dinner was a snap. (Or two) Nice touch.

Hello my name is Jerry. I live in Blaine, TN. Just outside of Knoxville. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. You two are an inspiration. Just wish I could do the same.

I love that area,,,lived near there for 15yrs. Thanks for including Dales wheels through time museum, I ride up there every year. Great video, love the sound of the water. Ocala Fl.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad the river sound sounded better than we thought it would. You could spend hours in the museum.

Thanks! I have always wanted to visit

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! It really is a beautiful place Mr Badass

So beautiful!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

In my neck of the woods. I'm in northeast Atlanta,Ga. Been riding TN,NC,GA mountains since the late 1970's. Love your videos! Thanks. Keep the rubber side down! Braap!!!!!

Two years ago while doing 3 months van life I traveled one end to the other in the Fall ! Beautiful scenery, glad you had a great day to ride on it !

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Another great video, Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground is my favorite place to camp. Ride safe

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and the same goes for you. Ride Safe!

@haraldkramer8801

3 жыл бұрын

Hei, I would be happy if there was something like that here in Germany. Do you know if there are more of such campgrounds only for motorcycles in US? And is there perhaps a directory? Greetings from a K1200LT rider from Northern Germany. Harald.

@haraldkramer8801

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Hei Chris and Rich, I enjoyed all the videos. Respectable decision and great that you let us participate in your trips. Do you know if there are any motorcycle campground directories? Keep up the good journey, greetings from Germany. Harald

@Klt-po5bj

3 жыл бұрын

@@haraldkramer8801 yes there are many places in the southeast US around the applachian mountain range that I've been to or know about. I don't know about the rest of the US. If you want info or website I'll sent them to you a link . My email addresses is bmwriderk1200lt@gmail.com

Thank you for the tips, I just bought a 1999 Victory V92C and plan to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway late June 2021

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Hope you have a fantastic trip.

In 2004 during the lowest part of my divorce, a good friend saw I wasn't doing well and had me, on my 79 KZ750, go on a trip with him on his BMW and his dad on a Goldwing to this campground. For 5 days all we did was ride, including the Tail Of The Dragon. It rained most days, my tent leaked, sleeping bag and clothes got wet, I Had A Blast! It was exactly what I needed. Thank you for sharing and taking me back there.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

We can see how this place would be therapeutic for so many - you can't help but see the beauty of the area and not feel some sort of connection to it. Glad it helped you out.

Wow, what a sound track, I got lost listening and watching the road as if I was there!!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

All music is from Epidemic Sound

Great video!! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the ride ✊

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Beautiful scenery, need to put this one on my list to travel. Just what I needed to lift my Spirit on a cold snowy MN day (after work) Perfect Timing! Thank you, Chris & Rich, you made my day!👍🏍❤

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped lighten your mood. Here’s to an early spring where everyone is out riding.

Another excellent riding video. Nice to see Saddle Tramp in your camp. His channel is another favorite of mine. You both do such good riding videos. Like being on the road with you.

Loved the coffee pot, haven't seen one of those for many years. Gota GRT me one.

My wife and I are hooked on your videos! We just got into motorcycle camping and you two have been very informative! Thanks!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

One of my favorite camp grounds. Camped there a few times.

You guys are making me homesick. Love WNC a great place to ride beautiful area. Thanks for the video,stay safe a lot of wet leaves on the road that time of year. The Villages Fl.

Dam I do like that bike of Chris’s, I’ve just bought a 1200GS and am thinking to myself why didn’t I look for one. Beautiful colours and scenery on your Ride. Stay Safe on your travels and look forward to the next one

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

She gets all the compliments 😍😜

Thank you for sharing your adventures. You continuously provide places for me to visit on my next trip through areas of the country. Great content. 👍😎

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Awesome, just what I needed. Snow bound here in Mn .....dreaming today " well actually everday" of warmer weather, wishing and hoping a trip and camping plans for the upcoming summer. Even dug my tent out to check fitment into luggage compartments.IT FIT yes!! This week I got my bike back after getting full service done..steering head bearings, dumped Honda's tapered bearings for All Balls Racing bearings, new Dunlop E 4's front and back, brake pads front and rear, all fluids, K and N air filter. Chomping at the bit. As always stay safe.

Thank you for taking us along on your travels, there are a lot of us that need to know we can still get out and see the country. That road where you got gas, Harley Creek or Harley Branch, is where my Father was born. The river, East Fork Pigeon River is where I learned to fish. Also, the mountain roads around Asheville, NC is where I learned to ride a street bike. There are great places to see and very good roads to ride on in that area. Wish I could have met up with you while you both were back here.

Well kids my 1982 Honda GL1100 Goldwing (analog) interstate is now officially my GL1100 Goldwing (digital) Aspencade and tomorrow I ride . YES !!!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice!!

I spent four days riding and camping on the blue ridge parkway last fall. Great time. Thanks for the video.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Saddle Tramp another great guy with a great You Tube channel!!

One of my favorite spots to go . I live in SC and love to ride up for a day or two.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, where I learned that it' just as foggy, or worse, inside the tunnel as outside. Literally duck walking our bikes because it was too foggy to see where we were.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Well, that sounds like an adventure though probably not what you were hoping to do.

@tomkrause62

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Adventures are good, especially if you're on a bike and with good friends, nothing else matters.

You two make me hungry when I see you make them fantastic meals. Great video. Thanks again.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You folks did a great job with this video. I frequent these roads due to where i live. These mountains are definitely some of the most beautiful places in North America. Thanks

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce. We so appreciate those words of encouragement. It's hard to capture the splendor and beauty of the area on video sometimes. Glad you enjoyed it.

You guys always make me hungry! Ride safe watch the slick leaves on the road!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

I live seeing these videos of where I am lucky enough to call home. It reminds me not to take for granted how spectacular it is here. Great video as always, I'm really looking forward to seeing your take on TWoS, I love it there!! Stay well

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you appreciate the splendor that's in your own backyard.

Another awesome video!!! Y’all really help me get through times while I plan my next long ride.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Great riding where you are. we hope to one day go there. Enjoy your time and be safe, cheers

Another great episode to help get me through Winter. Thanks! I love how you're able to use magic in meal prep. Gordon Henderson. Kelowna, B.C. Another week closer to Spring. Cheers!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I wish meals appeared just like that. The days are getting longer!!!

Love this video, You guys were playing in my sand box in that area. In Florida now but thanks for taking me back to the mountains if only for a short visit. Stay Safe. !!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome cheers.

When I started this video and you said you were riding the Parkway my first thought was I HOPE THEY HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS. You didn't. I just love your video's and it was nice to see Saddle Tramp in the video. This video must have been made before the tornado that destroyed Tramps garage.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes is was before Tramps garage

That is a great campground... good food on the weekends. Love the brp! Nice I follow saddletramp and Scotty too!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do provide good food on the weekends. Another perk of staying there, especially first thing in the morning for coffee and breakfast.

Nice video and a cool place to ride.

Dale Walksler owner of Wheels Through Time passed Feb 3rd

One of your best.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just rode this exact stretch today and was absolutely amazing ! Still a bit chilly towards the peaks but very nice in the valley !

We love your positive energy, it's contagious. We are having a great time watching you guys. Are you guys full-time? Do you have a home base? Lou & Angie

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lou & Angie - yes we are full time traveling around on the bikes and no we don't have a home base. Sold the house last April and have been on the road ever since.

@EatSleepRVRepeat

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Truly Amazing! Lou

I have a great recipe for your traveling adventures: SOUP BURGERS Brown 1 pound of hamburger meat & pour off the grease when done. Pour 1 can of french onion soup over meat in same pan, cook till boil then simmer a few minutes letting meat absorb juices Serve over toasted buns or bread with mustard Chips on the side and a beer to top it off. ENJOY Audie in Melbourne

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

We are taking note of that recipe Thanks

Great video, awesome ride!!!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Par! Glad you enjoyed it.

Just wanted to say that snapping your fingers to show food transitions just elevated your vlogs to a whole new level!! LOL. Nice touch 👍😊 You must have really enjoyed those roads. That campground looked so nice. I would have chosen to be by the water too. Theres just something about listening to a stream. Thanks for the upload.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's all a learning process, but that's half the fun.

Blue ridge motorcycle campground is in my opinion best moto campground in that area (their is alot of moto campgrounds around parkway)great people around campground.Good thing it was sunny and you didnt hit the dense fog on parkway.What do you guys think of the parkway?

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

We loved the Parkway and actually we did ride it one day in the fog, just didn't film it. Sometimes you just have to ride, explore and enjoy without the added stress of filming it. And we agree on the BR campground - great place and good people.

I’ve ridden the blue ridge parkway several times, my favorite area to ride. Planned on staying at the same campground a couple times but haven’t yet. Looks like a very nice place. Thanks for the video

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

If you ever get the chance to stay at the campground you won’t be disappointed.

You were right when you said stay tuned 👍🤣

They sure have made a lot of improvements since the last time I was at the campground.

Another great video!

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Another great video thanks for sharing 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Another beautiful video guys ride safe

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Thanks for the ride along. How 'bout those flat curves hehehehehe. Your adventures really give us the opportunity to reflect and remember. Enjoy the ride.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Yes some were very flat. Idaho has almost perfect banked corners

I Love to ride in the smoky mountains especially in the early fall.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's so beautiful and peaceful.

IF you liked Wheels Thru Time, then you have to visit the Barber Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham! So much bigger and bikes from around the world. Also, If you get near the Dragon again, at least stop and check out the Iron Horse Motorcycle Campground about 20 miles from the Dragon.. Good from Tents to a group renting a 2 story house and everything in between.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we've heard from several people that the Iron Horse Motorcycle campground is awesome. Just another reason to go back. Hadn't heard about the Barber Motorcycle Museum - adding it to the list. Thanks!

I love riding the BRP - went one October and leaves were like your trip - stunning views.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was just pure luck that we arrived just as the leaves were turning. Probably won't happen ever again for us.

I am glad that you loved this area. I reside in Maggie Valley and I ride it all the time. I particularly love it in late November -- very little traffic but extremely cold.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

I can see why you would love riding there in November when the traffic clears up. But just like us, everyone wants to come and see the beautiful fall colors - guess it's a compromise that we have to take.

Very enjoyable video and informative 👍

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks guys that was great loved it beautiful camp ground and the ride was amazing our bikes are all cozy in the shed probably until may put we did have the toboggan and hand sled with the grandkids today that was fun they played PaPa out ready for bed thanks for sharing the video was great ride safe take care love what you guys are doing

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. And it's nice to have something else to do when you can't ride. Those grandkids will always remember those times with you. Enjoy.

As always, beautiful video of beautiful country. Love the country back there. It’s now snowing in Southern Oregon so not much riding right now. Keep up the awesome work guys.

@RaptorPackAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

PS: We know what you guys will be buying this upcoming riding season. No more sleeping in the ground?

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a fine January 2021 day. Beautiful.🤣🤣

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not too sure what it would be like in January, but this was recorded in October - our channel is running a bit behind.

I will be by there in April. Love Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway.

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!!

You guys need to buy a small crock pot, start your meals in the morning and when you get back to your tent, woo la dinner...

@TwoWheelsBigLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we do, but there's just no room for it. Our motto is that if we buy something we have to throw something else away.