Triple Nickel 555 - Is this the Ohio Tail of the Dragon?

The Triple Nickel or 555 in Ohio may be one of the best roads around. Three great friends traveling hundreds of miles to meet up and ride the AMAZING Triple Nickel in Ohio. In this video you will see the best part of the Triple Nickel and hear our view on just how good this road is. Triple Nickel (555) - Best Road in the Midwest?
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[@wascalywabbit]

Being from here, I've taken these roads for granted that people see this area as a destination for things like this..

[@BoDean52]

They are nice roads for sure and people all around seem very nice.

[@wascalywabbit]

Yep today I made the trip up to Big muskie on my Honda Navi of all things, it's a little bike 110 CC's only 50 mph top speed about 40 45 was my average and now I'm in McConnelsville getting ready to go through Stockport back down to Marietta.. 😁

[@88azturbo]

Wow, feels like I just took a great ride, and my gas tank's still full. Thanks, BoDean!

[@BoDean52]

Thanks 88, was a fun time and great road

[@sykotikmuzik2257]

If you enjoy that you'd love riding through the Cuyahoga Valley the goes from Akron Ohio to Cleveland Ohio.

[@BoDean52]

Some nice roads in Ohio

[@PinksAdventures]

Man...what an amazing road with some amazing views!!....thanks for sharing...stay safe....ride safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@BoDean52]

My pleasure sir...was a fun ride

[@therealjackieboy6514]

Looks like a sweet ride. No road is overrated. Just different. Beautiful country. Thanks for the ride along.

[@BoDean52]

Agreed and a great place for us to meet brother!

[@TonyChance-xq5vg]

I rode the entire route on Monday July 8 from Little Hocking to Zanesville, loved every minute of it, such varied, beautiful scenery, and was a challenging ride that can be done just fine if you pay attention and ride smart. There are so many rollers entering blind curves, some of which are off camber. And like the vlogger noted, lots of gravel. The road is narrow, no shoulder and drops off so if you go off, you're in big trouble. Just before Chesterhill, I came across a Goldwing that went over a steep embankment on a hard, blind left. His arms were a bloody mess but his dog survived and he was in good spirits. A Harley guy had already stopped to help him and just as I got there, retrieval vehicle just arrived. Riders in Ohio are great. They wave, they don't ride like maniacs (like we all do in CA) and every time I stopped by the side of the road, to get a drink of water or a quick bite, never did a motorcyclist pass without asking if I was ok. I knew they were locals because most weren't wearing helmets. That took some getting used to. I did one short part of one the nine routes sans helmet and gear (which I never do), and it was friggin awesome! It's worth the trip to beautiful southeastern Ohio, ride safe!

[@BoDean52]

Great comment and I will tell you I love riding in that area and no, I still have many roads I have not gotten on. How was the gravel?

[@TonyChance-xq5vg]

@@BoDean52 spotty but I learned to anticipate where to look for it - almost always in front of paths leading to people's homes. I rented a first Gen 1000 Vstrom for my ride. It was ok, the clutch-chatter issue was annoying but man, I missed being on my own bikes - Triumph Rocket 3 and Yamaha Super Tenere. I was, however, blessed with great weather while I was there. No rain, hot and humid a bit and one day of glorious cloud cover that kept me cool. I recommend spending lots of time on the roads in and around the Wayne National Forest / Nellsonville, Lake Hope and definitely take the Southern Dip to Gallipolis. That town is gorgeous and one I massively preferred over Pomeroy.

[@BoDean52]

@TonyChance-xq5vg nice and I think I have riden 5 of the 9

[@TonyChance-xq5vg]

The absolute coolest thing are huge expanse of roads in and around Wayne that are set aside exclusively for ADV riders! Next time I'm there, I'm going to ride off-road exclusively, I didn't know this existed until I was just there. I talked to some locals who said the options on these trials are endless!

[@CraigSmith568]

I live just a few miles from the beginning of this road. Another nice ride is Rt. 26 out of Marietta.

[@BoDean52]

I know there’s more good riding out there that I haven’t seen yet. There are some good roads in Ohio that I just don’t think people know about.

[@JunkyardDadski]

Great ride! Thank you for sharing 🤘🏼

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and it was a really fun ride

[@BrewCityRider]

Great ride...it's on my bucket list for sure. 👍

[@BoDean52]

Worth the trip to ride many of them down there

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Looks like a beautiful flow through there, with a bit of everything! ✌️

[@BoDean52]

Fun road for sure!

[@SirLoinofBeef235]

I just rode this from the north 8/29 on my '14 vfr solo. Roughly at the 1/2way point in a very tight chicane I see what appears to be a full size Kenworth pulling an empty long flatbed. He was coming at me hot, way too fast for a big rig that had no biz on here. Fortunately I was on the "low" inside edge of my right hander, as his trailer dragged way into my lane, me looking at framework, axles and tires. It happened so fast I just came out of it stunned, yet the next maneuver is on you so fast. This guy no doubt went on his way covering both lanes throughout and WILL kill someone shortly. I rate it higher than the dragon for sheer technical level and also obv it's longevity. That being said, this was just a bucket list thing I probably will never repeat

[@BoDean52]

That is SCARY and so glad you were able to react.....its the other folks that cause so much risk for us!

[@SirLoinofBeef235]

Looking at the Ohio map there are several like roads all thru the area that big trucks could use as shortcuts. As the 555 gets more publicized, the danger will escalate. Unfortunately many will have to die before it is stopped. Money talks

[@glidearkansas]

I’ve heard about the Triple Nickel, but always wondered what it was like. Thanks for taking the mystery out of it with this video, brother!

[@BoDean52]

My pleasure man and hope you guys are well

[@glidearkansas]

@@BoDean52 Yes, sir. Same to you! It’s good to hear from you!

[@Broncoride]

What an incredible day and glad I rode it with you two.

[@BoDean52]

Ditto my friend

[@Supermankev2001]

I just posted my trip down the 555 this summer. Fun road but you have to have your witts with ya

[@BoDean52]

I do like that road but others good around it

[@bobnelson2499]

Looks like a great day to enjoy. I miss it.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Bob and change takes time doesn't it

[@RoadGlideAndy]

I love the rush running the other way, coming over a hill and not knowing what way the road goes.

[@BoDean52]

I do remember last year Andy liking it coming the other way.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

Another road added to my bucket list!

[@BoDean52]

It is definitely worth it because there is a good set of roads up there. I actually have one more video come in on that trip

[@whskywolf]

That really looks like nice ride, gonna have make trip up there some day.

[@BoDean52]

Worth it I think!

[@Motoramblings]

Looks like a great road! I will ride that are one day, hopefully very soon!! It just looks like s as great road to practice your twisty skills!!!

[@BoDean52]

That it is and worth the trip up there for the set of roads

[@4ever2up]

Good info. Might have to check it out

[@BoDean52]

If you ever get up that way there’s a bunch of nice roads not just this one. Ride Safe

[@StephenMckinney-vu3ih]

The triple nickel is the most amazing 63 miles of the greatest curves left right turns that are really freaky when you get to the top of the hill you think you're going left are you going to run off the road the dragon's tail not even close to the excitement I've ridden that thing so many times it gets old. Go try the snake out of North Carolina to Georgia nice ride also

[@BoDean52]

Couldn't agree more!

[@DesertEagleJoe1]

Don't know if you've ridden it but try The Blue Ridge Parkway and The Skyline Drive. Great ride through the mountains.

[@Petesmotoadventure]

From what I saw to me it is a novice road. Winding country road. That said you always need to be careful and ride your own ride. I think it was more about the experience of being there with friends and enjoying the road. If I’m with my friends experiencing at great ride just makes it better. When I ride solo around great roads its not as Rememberable. Can’t wait to make so new memories with you guys soon.

[@BoDean52]

Same here Pete

[@namechangedtoprotecttheinn6051]

nice roads. we don't have anything anywhere near here like those. Subbed to all 3 of y'all .

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate that and it was a lot of fun, worth a trip out

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 Great Looking Road!! 👍 I think as long as each rider stays within the skill level, all roads are easily risen. 😀👍 Great Trip.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Gene, appreciate you!

[@genekelley7579]

@@BoDean52 You KZbinr guys look like a lot of fun. You and other fellow KZbinrs, I would like to hook up with and ride some time, but it doesn’t ever seem to work out. Maybe Someday. 😀👍💯

[@BoDean52]

@@genekelley7579 that would be awesome

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Awe man we really liked the 555. It gives you everything...open sweepers, tight curves, hump backs, good rode. I would say its an all level road...If a beginner want to ride it, I would say try to ride it with a more experience rider. Let the experience rider lead so they can set the pace for the new rider.

[@BoDean52]

Great advice friend

[@bocfat]

I been on 129 Tail of The Dragon and its windy and fun, road quality if good save for a couple turns. Also been on the Triple NIckel 555 its also a quality road but yeah watch the gravel. They do run a sweeper truck and I have seen it. Comparing the two: both worth the trip. Both get crotch rocket and bagger group rides. Its smooth, and you run about 50-55 mph. Lots of surprises it does have a pretty technical section as well so do not get too complacent with all the gentle hills and turns! The Triple Nickel Diner could do more to promote itself as a destination like they do at Deals Gap, nothing wrong with the food. If you listen to the guys talking in this video they do give good commentary about the road. You can take your girl and run softer or if by yourself or with the guys you get hot and you will be challenged. It's all fun right?! I suggest staying at the Stockport Mill Inn (quaint old mill on the river converted to an Inn, serve an outstanding buffet on the weekends) and ride the area over a couple or three days including Athens area and the Windy 9. The town of Athens provides a map with 9 winding routes that originate in Athens. Windy 9 Link: www.windy9.com/ Stockport Mill Inn Link: www.stockportmill.com/

[@BoDean52]

GREAT info and advice thank you! We always make the Diner a stop, it's a must.

[@CraigSmith568]

Stockport Inn is a wonderful place to stay.

[@96HC12]

Rode it in 2015 and again in 2018. Lotta fun. Try the 676 into Marietta sometime.

[@BoDean52]

Will do, know there are other good roads out there!

[@jimhohn9881]

Nice ride

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Jim!

[@TigerUchimaru]

I just did my first sampler drive on the Triple Nickle today. Haven't felt this kind of excitement in a long, long time, but lawdy got myself nauseous on those turns on the way back.

[@BoDean52]

That's great, I a get more worried about the up and down hills and seeing over them. How was the road surface?

[@TigerUchimaru]

@@BoDean52 I'd be lying if I didn't say my heart jumped up to my throat everytime I ran into one of those blind turns. As for road surface- honestly, hard for me to say for since my front struts are bad so the miata shakes like a chihuahua in the middle winter 24/7 regardless of road conditions.

[@geno7404]

Next time you're in this section of ohio look up 536 out of Hannibal Ohio and also 646 from Tappan Lake to Wintersville, Ohio..

[@BoDean52]

Will do and thanks for that information. There were a lot of really good roads out there.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

Where did you start the ride on the 555? Great video!

[@BoDean52]

I’m not sure exactly the road entry point but everything was based out of Athens

[@PMCraig]

It looks like a beautiful road. It still reminds me of the “Driftless Region” of Wisconsin. I just got back from a 4 day motorcycle camping trip in that area of Wisconsin with my best buddy. If I do get out to the Windy9 this fall I’ll probably go solo. The 555 definitely looks like a Wisconsin road rather than the “Tail of the Dragon” which is cool with me because I don’t like the Dragon…

[@BoDean52]

I plan to ride the dragon this month just to see what the fuss is all about

[@thetraveler5798]

555 It's on the ✅ List😎👍

[@BoDean52]

It will be worth it!

[@erniemorgan471]

Great video. Just added another ride to my bucket list! First up though is the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado. There are 3 of us old Army MPs who usually try to make a summer ride together. We’ve done Tail of the Dragon, Ozarks (twice) and Niagara Falls. Got to get 555 and Million Mile Highway in before we get too damned old. BTW, what commo system do y’all use. Sounds great! Keep the great videos coming.

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate that Ernie and thank you for your service. I have to check out the Million Mile Highway for sure, always looking for that next special road! Ride safe

[@erniemorgan471]

What Bluetooth communication are you using?

[@mikerarick9956]

Million Dollar Highway is a great ride. White knuckle for me. I don't like shear drops with no guard rails but I got thru it on my bagger.

[@erniemorgan471]

@@mikerarick9956 have you done Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee? If so, how does it compare?

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Of course it’s worth it 👍

[@BoDean52]

YUP!

[@HDR20]

I have road it many times, From rt 50 to rt 37 is the best part IMO. Once you get 10 or 12 miles North of Ringold it is boring. 78 from west to east is a far better ride also 800 south to north

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate that advice, some of the road is not super exciting but a lot is. Ride safe

[@kevinriley1327]

My two sons and I rode it today for the first time. I've ridden the Dragon twice so I was wondering about the comparison. Both are great rides. The main differences are speed and distance. The Dragon is 11 miles with a 30 MPH speed limit. The Nickle is 60 miles with a 55 MPH limit in most areas. The Dragon has a lot of tight curves close together whereas the Nickle's are more sweeping and more straights. But it's the speed that makes the two alike and challenging. I highly recommend both.

[@BoDean52]

Preference?

[@bocfat]

Kevinriley1327 gave a great descriptive comparison. Both are fun in their own way.

[@deanintemp]

My sons and I plan on riding this area this July. We have time only for one ride so my question to you is... Of the windy nine, was the triple the best or should we consider another?

[@BoDean52]

Triple Nickel or Hocking Hills Nipper, good luck!

[@judisheldon6848]

best roads for twisties are the logging roads of theSierra Nevada national forest

[@BoDean52]

Sounds fun

[@dougsATadvs]

You may want to ride 536 , definitely more intense and it’s near to the triple nickel

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Doug and is that one of the Windy 9?

[@dougsATadvs]

@@BoDean52Sorry, I’m not from that area so I’m not familiar with all the route names . We rode from Michigan to wheeling and took 250 down to Hundred WV than cut back to Hannibal Oh to pick up 536 ,that made for the best riding of our trip while down there

[@dougsATadvs]

Thanks for sharing your video, well done

[@ShinigamiRebornTTV]

Hmm would be nice to know if that’s is it still is. Cause 555 from the bar to 37 is tar snaked like hell and put me off it 4/15/23

[@BoDean52]

We will find out in June, heading back. You just on it?

[@tommybumbico]

Just got done riding it a few hours ago. Started in Belpre and went north on 555 to zanesville. I can confirm the last 15 mile or so going to zanesville is tar snaked bad. A few times I thought I had an issue with my front tire. I was on a street glide with a passenger also. So a sport bike might handle it better.

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

👍

[@BoDean52]

thanks

[@karaokemark1969]

What Brand of communication are you guys using???

[@BoDean52]

We are using Sena Mark

[@karaokemark1969]

@@BoDean52 my brother and I just bought the Cardo pack, talk duo and it cuts out all the time and it’s very hard to communicate when we’re only about 50 feet apart and yours seems to work seamlessly

[@BoDean52]

Wow thought I heard good stuff about those. I like them because if the communication and my Sena 10c is also a good back up camera for me. Good luck

[@painsrides3616]

The 555 is a mere 11 hour highway ride from my house 😒

[@BoDean52]

4 hour trip for you?

[@ronbroadwa]

Watch for gravel on turns

[@BoDean52]

AGREE and went back this year too and same thing. Is a fun area to ride though!

[@leasatterfield7594]

😢

[@BoDean52]

fun road

[@genegoodwin8925]

Do you know how many dead people are buried in that cemetery?.......All of them.

[@BoDean52]

😂 they are dying to get in there

[@jdreyno1958]

👍

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Jim