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  • @ottomatic7823
    @ottomatic7823 3 роки тому +45

    Seeing the sites, the small towns, people working, freedom to travel, this land is worth fighting for! Just sayin'....

  • @ES44AC-2
    @ES44AC-2 3 роки тому +3

    I like the idea of avoiding cities on motorcycle's. That is what I do too. Very nice trip.

  • @Steve-ec6ed
    @Steve-ec6ed 3 роки тому +8

    You guys are living my dream life. You ride motorcycles all day and then find a place to set up shelter and make food, fire and enjoy mother nature. All while enjoying a few cocktails and each others company along the way. Safe to say I envy you.

  • @elizabethlemke6058
    @elizabethlemke6058 3 роки тому +2

    I grew up seeing the Ketchup bottle every morning out of my bedroom window. Loved this episode!

    • @WindyTherapy
      @WindyTherapy 3 роки тому +1

      Same here !

    • @elizabethlemke6058
      @elizabethlemke6058 3 роки тому

      @@WindyTherapy ah remember the candy store on Main Street?? 🤤🤤🤤

  • @robertradke8026
    @robertradke8026 3 роки тому +4

    I look forward to every Sunday evening email. Great video nicely done. Can't wait to see your new RV. lol

  • @packrat61
    @packrat61 3 роки тому +2

    You guys knocked it out of the park what an awesome ride and looks like great weather to keep doing what your doing Rich and Chris 👍

  • @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968
    @perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968 3 роки тому +10

    Great episode. Richard dropped a lot of hints there. I love my sundays now, don't change too much. PLEASE

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet traveling music tonight, guys! Thanks... :-)

  • @davidroberts5577
    @davidroberts5577 3 роки тому

    The first few lines from a poem I just finished today:
    Live your life now
    Live your life today, don't wait until tomorrow.
    Life lends us only a short time, live it today
    Live it today, life is today
    Life offers us many experiences and opportunities
    Large and small...
    You two are absolutely awesome!

  • @lonewolfrides314
    @lonewolfrides314 3 роки тому +2

    I live in St. Louis, I've rode the great river road up to Hannibal and come back Hwy79 so many times. Love it, so beautiful. Love your videos

  • @jonathonscott7776
    @jonathonscott7776 3 роки тому +3

    Food funk???? I've never lived full time on the road, but appreciate how hard the life you lead REALLY is. Chris does a very good job of finding places of interest to see on a daily basis, and Richard does a very good job making sure the wheels can roll down the road. Perhaps you two need a vacation from your "vacation"? In a year or so I'll be retiring and plan modify my strategy from your life solely on two wheels. I bought a 16 ft cargo trailer that I'll pull with my truck. Kitchen and bathroom will go in front with a bed in back I can raise....put the bike in underneath and enjoy wandering without subjecting myself to the extremes of weather. Heat, A/C and a bed NOT on the ground are my only requirements. Explore an area for a couple weeks on bike, then move on down the road. I think you're getting "road weary" and just need to rediscover and rekindle the joy in the life you're leading. Maybe stop and take a spa day (I can picture Rich with a mud mask, cucumbers over his eyes and maybe even painted toenails)......just kidding about the toenails, but it doesn't always have to be serious travelling cuz it's also OK to be silly sometimes (like the ride down the slide). Slow down and enjoy life. Love your vids and trying help you out of your funk. You have all the time in the world. Enjoy it!

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  3 роки тому +1

      Just a better base camp. Still about Two Wheels. Cheers

    • @richardvalitalo3670
      @richardvalitalo3670 3 роки тому

      Yeah I thought maybe you could spend a few days relaxing somewhere nice for a few days?! Breaks can recharge the soul. Thanks for the tour details!

  • @joshrandall5297
    @joshrandall5297 3 роки тому +1

    I travel on my Harley and tent camp. I have to admit, setting up and tearing down daily is a pain. I can see how you're getting tired of it.

  • @pameladerry8921
    @pameladerry8921 3 роки тому +2

    I love watching your videos...so many great rides I want to do. Im finding that I'm more obsessed with the dog in the road in the middle of nowhere than the rest of the video. Hope he's ok 😕

  • @pantheman1300
    @pantheman1300 3 роки тому +3

    Love the videos, it makes me realise how really tiny the UK is, 860 miles from north tip to the south tip, and you are approx. never more than 60 miles from the sea. I just wish I could travel the distances that you can in your fantastic country and see the amazing sights that you have, (and chase some good weather!) Keep them coming.

  • @charlesterrell2507
    @charlesterrell2507 3 роки тому

    Love the music today look forward to every Monday morning watching your video

  • @kyleschannel6252
    @kyleschannel6252 3 роки тому +2

    Always look forward to Sunday for another episode! Keep up the good work. 👍

  • @stephenbirch9436
    @stephenbirch9436 3 роки тому +1

    Having Fun.👍

  • @PMCraig
    @PMCraig 3 роки тому +1

    I live in central IL and have camped at Piere Marquette and ridden that stretch between Alton and Grafton, beautiful area. I can’t blame you for wanting a change though, setting up and packing up camp every day would get old I would think…

  • @meh18115
    @meh18115 3 роки тому +4

    Man I don't know what I would do without your Blogs I look forward to Sunday so I can watch him Thank you for sharing by the way I started watching from the very beginning Be safe out there

  • @davesayers5809
    @davesayers5809 3 роки тому +5

    Outstanding Video!! Thank You love riding along ever Sunday. America is a great Country for sure!!

  • @spacecoyote55
    @spacecoyote55 3 роки тому +1

    Sat down with this episode to wrap presents and while I thought I was opening a package of leggings which had come in the mail for my daughter, discovered that my "It's Your Ride" hoodie has arrived! It'll serve me well on my own adventures. Thanks for a quality souvenir!
    Another fun episode, too!

  • @Donfleebie1
    @Donfleebie1 3 роки тому +1

    Back in 1994 a bunch of us rode our Harleys out Rt. 36 from Columbus, OH., to Greeley, CO. That “Pony Express” Highway was the best. We had a major detour as that was the year of the Mississippi River flood. They closed 36. We saw silos where all you could see is the top 10 feet. There were 300 some caskets disinterred from their graves. There were some caskets found in trees when the river subsided. It was so laid back, and everyone waves at you from the other direction. Small town friendly people, you know the “fly over folk” that is the backbone of the greatest country on earth. Ride safe, stay warm.

  • @bigalon3wheels
    @bigalon3wheels 3 роки тому +2

    LOL, you can actually jump across the Colorado river at its head waters. They all start small and grown into very big rivers as they move south, this trip you gu7ys are on now is a really nice one, glad you filming it

  • @Motodoggo_
    @Motodoggo_ 3 роки тому +2

    RV you say 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
    I'd still watch the channel 🤣

  • @robertmacdonald2735
    @robertmacdonald2735 3 роки тому +5

    You guys are going to get me through the winter....big thanks!

  • @bromanandthesquaw880
    @bromanandthesquaw880 3 роки тому +1

    Ohhhhhhhhhh........I think the rocking chair was my favorite lol. Beautiful scenery y’all.

  • @yankeeryder7430
    @yankeeryder7430 3 роки тому +2

    keep the historic, 2 wheeled adventures coming... its amazing what y'all find out there and what this country has to offer...so "Rich" in history that you may have to cross it again... stay safe y'all

  • @steven.h0629
    @steven.h0629 3 роки тому

    Dang... Kaskaskia is a rare beauty 🥂

  • @davidvance3527
    @davidvance3527 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing your travels with us. You've put a lot of places on my go see list. 👍😎

  • @jeanjacques9980
    @jeanjacques9980 3 роки тому

    A black pump is a diesel pump where I come from! Not uncommon for rescue services (AAA) to deal with mis-fuelling incidents. Beautiful sun set.

  • @cuffeteaghlach5617
    @cuffeteaghlach5617 3 роки тому +3

    You guys are becoming very professional in your content and presentation. I enjoy every episode. Please keep having fun.

  • @bandknanacortes1858
    @bandknanacortes1858 Рік тому

    Looking back is fun. Kind of prophetic about something changing, food and cooking changes, but foretelling the change to a Triumph 900 Tiger!? You Gus are good people.
    Thanks for the videos.

  • @givinghope2361
    @givinghope2361 3 роки тому

    Loved the 360 camera work when you were passing each other along the river.

  • @rosscoyates
    @rosscoyates 3 роки тому +1

    You are getting into some great barbecue country try some of that.

  • @rhausele
    @rhausele 3 роки тому +1

    Another terrific video. I so look forward to your weekly installments, and I consider it an honor to help support your adventure in a small way! Ride safely!

  • @ttjbiggunner2025
    @ttjbiggunner2025 3 роки тому +1

    It will never be the same if you go from bikes to RV I hope no matter what you keep the bikes and travel but in the end you have to do what's best for you

  • @pamelanickell3586
    @pamelanickell3586 3 роки тому +1

    You do you!

  • @rodneybarcus2233
    @rodneybarcus2233 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds like you guys will soon need to change the name to four wheel big life. I can imagine that life stile would wear you down after time. I am enjoying the river road run.

  • @edwardparker8211
    @edwardparker8211 3 роки тому +1

    Well I'm all caught up. I thank you again for the ride along, the sites, the history and the education 👏. The pain medication is working so it's time to go back to bed.

  • @larryward3876
    @larryward3876 3 роки тому +1

    Always makes me smile when you guys go wow it was built in 1886 here in the uk we consider that as reasonably new.

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  3 роки тому

      Yes !! I worked for a company across the pond and was amazed at the really old stuff there. 🤣🤣 love it.

  • @corinaashley4804
    @corinaashley4804 3 роки тому +1

    I'm really enjoying watching your latest videos. Born and raised in Illinois and have seen alot of the little towns you are traveling through!! Good times. Travel safe!!!

    • @WindyTherapy
      @WindyTherapy 3 роки тому +1

      Right ? They inspired me to buy my pop up camper to set up my MotoVlogs and trip comfort

  • @toddricketts9498
    @toddricketts9498 3 роки тому +1

    From the point of Indiana and spent a lot of time in southern Illinois it is BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

  • @robertligas250
    @robertligas250 3 роки тому +6

    My prediction is you’re going to get a toy hauler and keep traveling Godspeed and keep her safe

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  3 роки тому +1

      Just a better base camp

    • @mfhairstream6812
      @mfhairstream6812 3 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelsBigLife a toy hauler and bikes is just not the same. always have to backtrack to your rig. love following your adventures

    • @robertligas250
      @robertligas250 3 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelsBigLife you know The national Museum of the Air Force is free and you guys have a place to stay👍

  • @johnchalker2915
    @johnchalker2915 3 роки тому +3

    Did I sense the possibility of maybe buying an RV and continuing the journey by this means?
    That would be a nice comfort upgrade for you both .

  • @roadglide
    @roadglide 3 роки тому

    Those prickly round balls you found at camp are the fruit that falls from a Sweet Gum tree. Nice job out there team. Ride safe and ride often.

  • @sailgoal
    @sailgoal 3 роки тому +5

    Love the adventures 👍❤️ Cool to see you guys having a good time. I kinda live vicariously through videos like yours these days especially since my accident in June. Count the blessings 🙏what a great adventure you guys have. I never married and what a blessing you have one another. Hope 2022 is a better year for me personally... the world is getting nuts. Hopefully Jesus returns soon. Thinking.... Maybe you need to park the bikes for a couple weeks and head to a beach. Get meals all included and let someone else cook for a couple weeks. I once rented a house in Florida for a week it was pretty cool. There are rental homes right on the beach even with private pools (call ahead to have the pool heated though!). Thats what I would do if I had the means for Christmas. . I saw one commenter below say go to Mexico and beaches there. That sounds amazingly cool too but I dont know if its safe these days. Be careful if you go near the border or any area where "migrants" are crossing. God Bless

  • @arthurtoney7804
    @arthurtoney7804 3 роки тому

    Somehow, I stumbled across your channel and now can't seem to cut it loose. As I am too a touring rider (BMW K1600), your content to me has been quite amazing and eye opening. The way you two speak into the camera makes me feel (and I'm sure others) like I'm right there with you. Kudos! Keep that great content coming and thank you!

  • @JCunningham21
    @JCunningham21 3 роки тому

    I bet Richard thought for a sec. We could change the name to rat rod big life. well when it rains you can still get soaked. 🤣

  • @srice6231
    @srice6231 3 роки тому +1

    I am excited to find out what you might plan to do differently! Great adventures ahead, I know!

  • @leonbeck6254
    @leonbeck6254 3 роки тому

    Just think 50 years ago you would have had to write down your trip and sent in to Life Magazine or a paper. Fun times for all. Safe travels .🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 3 роки тому

    Awesome video. I see a toy hauler RV on the horizon. :)

  • @123karlw
    @123karlw 3 роки тому +3

    Very nice video. You put a lot of effort into your videos. Thanks for sharing

  • @tomanderson9228
    @tomanderson9228 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video, there are several motorcycle travel channels I follow but yours is without a question a favorite of mine. Y'all are living my dream, be safe and keep these great videos coming.

  • @WindyTherapy
    @WindyTherapy 3 роки тому +1

    So cool guys ! You guys are awesome and I love to follow you around. I bought a pop up camper early in the year and I am having a blast motocamping in Western Canada 🇨🇦! Keep on rocking

  • @RaptorPackAdventures
    @RaptorPackAdventures 3 роки тому +1

    Love this video. I just got home from riding the KLR 650 with a friend and WE were actually riding along the Illinois River here in Southern Oregon 😆. I laughed when you said you were crossing the Illinois River. I feel a RV is in the future. I know y’all follow KYD like we do and we just spent 6 years as full time RVers. It is an awesome life. Life is Good, God is awesome

  • @jackvoss5841
    @jackvoss5841 3 роки тому +5

    If you’re looking for Mark Twain, he isn’t home this week. I was playing cards and fishing with him last week. He crossed over to Illinois on Friday, wasn’t sure when he was coming back, but before Christmas.
    Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

  • @glenns6923
    @glenns6923 3 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @mikehoy1128
    @mikehoy1128 3 роки тому

    What you called tree Coronas, we call sticky balls. They grow on sweet gum trees and they’re everywhere in the south 😕. Really enjoy your videos…you guys are awesome!

  • @Senegal01
    @Senegal01 3 роки тому

    Those are American Sweetgum balls, I have a 10 year old tree in our new home, I planted right after we moved here. My wife loves the balls for decorating. It can take up to 20 years before the tree bears fruit. I only know of one other Sweetgum in Upstate New York and it is about 30 years old and has balls all over the ground by it. Enjoy your ride, my bike is up for the winter now.

  • @deanjenkins4716
    @deanjenkins4716 3 роки тому

    Oh God! My grandma worked in Alton Illinois State hospital! Great choice not to go into Alton Illinois to find a place for the night! Spent a lot of my childhood living along the Big old muddy Mississippi River, seen floods

  • @tommcguire5525
    @tommcguire5525 3 роки тому

    Great from Biarritz France.

  • @Jim-nm1en
    @Jim-nm1en Рік тому

    I really enjoyed watching you guys on your travels through America which is something I would love to do on my motorbike but, given my age and financial status as a UK pensioner is not something I can realistically hope to do. So,Chris and Richard, I am currently re-watching your videos ( seeing things that I missed first time around). At least I can follow your travels and see the sights through your amazing camera work. Thank you and I hope its not too long before you can continue your journey. Best wishes to you both.

  • @MrLou8888
    @MrLou8888 3 роки тому

    Another good video
    Love all the small towns.

  • @garygardner9677
    @garygardner9677 2 роки тому

    I stopped there last year.
    It's a great rest stop while traveling.
    Everyone should see what's in Uranus.

  • @rafaelpelizza5757
    @rafaelpelizza5757 3 роки тому

    Que lindos lugares y compartirlo con alguien que uno quiere.saludos Rafa de mardel plata Argentina

  • @ermanjones7787
    @ermanjones7787 3 роки тому

    Good to hear from you again from Boerne Tx

  • @eddcurry1245
    @eddcurry1245 3 роки тому

    “just like that”
    Yep that’s the phrase to remember-/ repeat while traveling …

    • @eddcurry1245
      @eddcurry1245 3 роки тому

      “Richard squirreled on me” LOL

  • @Doomstrader
    @Doomstrader 3 роки тому +1

    Video quality was amazing on this video. Looked like a fun run. I know you guys said you were in a rut, I wish I had a even a week of a rut like that haha. About to upgrade to my first road glide and I can't wait to take some trips like this. Keep on trucking guys.

  • @gb23a
    @gb23a 3 роки тому +1

    Cool

  • @richarddorsch7275
    @richarddorsch7275 3 роки тому +1

    I watch a lot of UA-cam motorcycle videos and I have to say yours is by far the most interesting and enjoyable. You guys are genuine; please don’t change. When are your going to show you traveling in your new travel trailer and truck?

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  3 роки тому

      This Sunday. I’m working on it now. Thanks for watching we really do appreciate it.

  • @57Technoman
    @57Technoman 3 роки тому +5

    I just retired, sold everything Got a new BMW with camper and sidecar. Me and my German Shepherd, Halo are hitting the road in a few weeks.

  • @larrylund1138
    @larrylund1138 3 роки тому

    Hey everybody needs time off and I'm sure you have accumulated a lot of extra video material so recharge your batteries and comeback when you have it all figured out for your next voyage. You guys do a great job and I enjoy your travels.

  • @edgardomatos6923
    @edgardomatos6923 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous view ...thanks for making this video, . I waiting to get my truck loaded , so while i wait , im watching the video, felt like i went along with you guys ....safe riding , god bless ..

  • @43wagonwheel
    @43wagonwheel 3 роки тому +2

    Next step? I see a motorhome type camper with a toy hauler...

  • @carldennis7734
    @carldennis7734 3 роки тому +1

    It's been a blast joining you on your adventures Rich and Chris. I stumbled across your channel just about 2 weeks ago and have fully caught up 🏍😀
    I am viewing from South Africa and enjoy your exploring after setting up your base camp. Travelling is a personal favorite and on 2 wheels it's just so much better. My family is quite young so we still treck around on all fours, lol. However, i look forward daily to commuting to work on my 2 wheels and very often look for excuses to just RIDE.
    I'm in love with your story guys, including the effort that Rich has done to ensure that you have electricity, your water conservativeness and making it work even though there are challenges. After all, what quality of life would we have if there weren't any?
    Looking forward to your next installment. Keep smiling, stay positive and enjoy the journey 🏍🤩

  • @haroldbevins393
    @haroldbevins393 3 роки тому +1

    That catsup bottle tower is the same age as I am, lol, we're vintage...

  • @topher7720
    @topher7720 3 роки тому

    Well you're getting pretty close to where I live. And by what you are doing stopping looking at classic cars and whatnot is the exact reason why 95% of the time you always see me riding by myself. You always see more things. Have a safe trip be careful! Good to see you on the road again!

  • @slalomking
    @slalomking 3 роки тому

    I live around here, that split in the road over the hill, there used to be a tree there. It has since died. That was on the road to Rip Rap landing.

  • @annesullivan177
    @annesullivan177 3 роки тому

    Good one

  • @tomfillmore9710
    @tomfillmore9710 3 роки тому

    Good video guys beautiful place to ride thanks very much for sharing take care and be safe

  • @alfonsocasillas7290
    @alfonsocasillas7290 3 роки тому

    Great video. Sometimes change is good

  • @blackman10970
    @blackman10970 3 роки тому +3

    Now I’m sitting on the edge of my chair. I soo love watching you guys videos. Learning from the both of you. Seeing some mistakes and knowing what I would have done different in a few instances. Your present life is my retirement dream. Free to travel and roam the United States. Originally I wanted a TimeOut trailer. But changed my mind to. leisure lite. I’m hoping you guys continue to make videos still in your motorcycle and not in a RV. Just my 2 cents. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  3 роки тому +1

      Just a better base camp still Two Wheels

    • @blackman10970
      @blackman10970 3 роки тому

      @@TwoWheelsBigLife Now I’m smiling 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @gpk7683
    @gpk7683 3 роки тому

    I’m so enjoying your travels. More please

  • @debraholdman5308
    @debraholdman5308 3 роки тому +1

    Been to Chester IL. Lots of character statues. Not much in the way of restaurants. Did it back in 2018. Get out of IL as soon as possible. We live here and if I can ever talk hubby into it we will be gone. South we would go.

    • @kurtruppenthal9506
      @kurtruppenthal9506 3 роки тому

      Yep. We got out. Best thing we ever did. 16 months ago.

  • @two-wheels7397
    @two-wheels7397 3 роки тому

    Hoping to see small toy hauler in your future. Then day rides. That is my goal.

  • @eddcurry1245
    @eddcurry1245 3 роки тому +1

    Love y’all’s banter, how well you two get along; and commentary on your videos; but please show me at least once your irritations with each other😎

    • @eddcurry1245
      @eddcurry1245 3 роки тому +1

      Come on🤠four wheels small quarters: give the down and dirty…👮‍♂️

    • @TwoWheelsBigLife
      @TwoWheelsBigLife  3 роки тому +1

      Edd really we’ve been together for so long that we really do know how to communicate.

    • @eddcurry1245
      @eddcurry1245 3 роки тому

      Two Wheels Big Life yep I knew that. I can see it.🤓I was just teasing🤠

    • @eddcurry1245
      @eddcurry1245 3 роки тому

      I 🙏 for y’all and your journey. Y’all are pure joy to watch

  • @jackvoss5841
    @jackvoss5841 3 роки тому +1

    I wouldn’t have expected to see a Pere Marquette (Father Marquette, a missionary who traveled much in Michigan) park on the Mississippi River. He got around!
    Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

    • @harleydave01
      @harleydave01 3 роки тому

      Pere Marquette park then just pass that was Grafton and then down to Alton.

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920 3 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks for sharing and the ride along

  • @cathyn1033
    @cathyn1033 3 роки тому

    Great Video again. Bob and I saw the huge ketchup bottle this past Memorial day. We took a picture as if we were holding it in the palm of our hand. Can’t wait to see what is next for you guys.

  • @mikebigeasyrider
    @mikebigeasyrider 3 роки тому +1

    I live nearby, nothwest of New Orleans is the Bonnie Carre Spillway , an engineering marvel, right on the river , also many Plantation ( antebellum Mansions) along the way. all on the Mississippi River Road.

  • @jeffwinchell3927
    @jeffwinchell3927 3 роки тому

    I know this area I live in Springfield Illinois

  • @tims6104
    @tims6104 3 роки тому +1

    Love riding there road around it at the end of September

  • @jblue1299
    @jblue1299 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video!

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 3 роки тому

    Fun video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @renegademoto
    @renegademoto 3 роки тому +3

    Hi guys, looks like you have a safety string attached to the GoPro on Chris’s handlebars , good idea! .., I need to implement that technique.. great video!!

  • @mikewalters4994
    @mikewalters4994 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, you two ride safe!!

  • @jeffwinchell3927
    @jeffwinchell3927 3 роки тому

    Love the videos 🇺🇸👍👍👍

  • @theramblingsoflarry9290
    @theramblingsoflarry9290 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @FeedScrn
    @FeedScrn 3 роки тому

    Oh, Alton Ill... That is where Eric the RVer is. Lol. I don't think he's there now.... somewhere south, AFAIK.

  • @kevinbivens5262
    @kevinbivens5262 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome! I see you didn't take 61. You two chose a great route headed toward Atlas,then South! Enjoy that ride!!!