COLORADO: SOLO ride from GATEWAY to OURAY and my first MOTORCYCLE SERVICE

A motorcycle ride through Colorado, from Gateway over Naturita, Norwood, Ridgeway, Montrose to Ouray - including a desperate search for a motorcycle workshop!
Due to the accident on the White Rim trail the ways of my little travel group split up much earlier than expected - and I was back on the road solo to continue my journey across the USA all the way to Miami.
The ride from Gateway to the town Naturita on Highway 141took me through the Dolores river canyon for most of the way, and followed the Dolores and San Miguel rivers with its smooth sandstone walls and roaring waters. I was traveling on the so called Unaweek Tabuach Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway.
The scenery for the first time since leaving from Los Angeles changed completely. Instead of burning heat the sky was covered with clouds, temperature dropped to 20 degrees celsius, and in the distance I saw the snow capped Rocky Mountains appear - my destination for this day! But first I had to master another challenge: I had to find a motorcycle workshop.
Watch the episode to find out why my Tenere needed an inspection so urgently - and to join the ride through Colorado from Ridgeway to the famous town Ouray - a hub for some of Colorados best roads!
// A roadtrip that dreams are made of: join my journey through the United States of America. From Los Angeles in California on the westcoast to Miami in Florida on the eastcoast.
9,000 kilometers,
13 states,
28 days,
1 motorcycle
// NEW EPISODE OUT EVERY THURSDAY 19:30 CET
// Time of the journey: May-June 2021
// Welcome to the journey! I am Lea Rieck, a journalist and author and I want to take you with me on a motorcycle overlanding adventure to all the wild and beautiful places in the world!
// I circumnavigated the world solo from 2016-2017 and now I am going to all other places I have not seen yet. On the channel: my motorcycle trip around africa/ the first stage of the journey through westafrica, my motorcycle ride from Germany to North Cape "Expedition North" and the best places to do a roadtrip to in Europe. Cureently on the channel: CROSS-COUNTRY USA
// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700. Bought the motorcycle myself from the press fleet of Yamaha USA (thank you Yamaha USA for making this possible. Ténérés were short on stock at all dealers I required one at)
Watch the review of my european Yamaha Ténéré 700 here:
• YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700: The...
//Equipment & Gear:
- Touratech Companero Summer Jacket & Pants (given to me by Touratech after my old suit got stolen on the ship from westafrica)
- BMW GS Gloves (self bought)
- Alpinestar Toucan Boots (self bought)
- Klim Krios Pro Helmet (self bought)
- Leatt Neckbrace (given to me by Leatt as my self-bought neckbrace was still in Africa)
- BMW Cooling Vest
Watch the review for my helmets here:
• BEST MOTORCYCLE HELMET...
//Filmed with:
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Camera: Sony Alpha A7 rIII
2 x Go Pro Hero 8
DJI OSMO Pocket
Iphone 12
Tripod: Manfrotto BeFree
Tripod Iphone: Joby GorillaPod
Editing Program: Final Cut Pro X
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/ lea_rieck
/ got2go.de
www.learieck.de/
#colorado #ouray #ridecolorado #got2go #learieck

[@paulmorris3022]

another fantastic look at the USA many thanks

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for watching again! 🙏🏻

[@cliveashley9364]

E Beautiful ♥️ adventure 🦋 ☘️🌞 enjoying fr jamaica 😎🌅🏖️

[@annafraley5388]

What a neat little town you got stuck in at the END... 👍

[@kadarebhi2696]

Your country is beautiful and traveling with you is fun 🌹🌹

[@tonynavarro2015]

Hola, can I say it again :Beatiful film scenery and beatiful prota, We want more of... ..LoL

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! 🙏🏻💃🏻

[@redsorgum]

That town is the perfect place to stop at when it’s raining. I would have stopped at the local coffee shop, and watched the rain, or read a book. 😉👏👏👏👏

[@Got2Go]

Yes ouray is lovely! I in the end even found some good food!

[@andycoomber6159]

Hi Lea, I have watched most of your videos and I think they are great. So I am leaving a comment to help your channel, please keep them coming !

[@makemyday44mag97]

Welcome to Colorado. Ouray is a great town. Ouray has nice hot springs that will warm you up when it’s raining.

[@MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels]

Beautiful area. I rode through there in 2014, on my first long motorcycle trip, riding a 2009 Goldwing (no dirt roads on that bike 🙂)

[@edvanandel]

Wunderbare Landschaft. Das sind wir hier in Europa nicht gewohnt. Alleine fahren ist gar nicht so schlimm, denn man muss sich auf niemanden einstellen. Danke Lea, dass du deine Erinnerungen teilst.

[@Got2Go]

Ja, ich habe mich sehr darauf gefreut, wieder alleine zu fahren. Nur das filmen ist etwas mühsamer. 😂

[@CERITAKANGIDAD]

feel happy when there is a new video from your channel. always healthy and keep the spirit to explore the USA

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Hope to see you again next week!

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Wow it’s great that bike dealer could help at shorts notice , good on em

[@Got2Go]

Yes they were super friendly! So happy that my Tenere got new oil!

[@palantir135]

When you’re riding you always miss a lot of the surroundings because you’re busy with riding safely. I always film the whole or most of the tour I make so, at home, I can see what I’ve missed. I hate rain too. Ride long enough in the rain and the water will find its way in your clothes somewhere.

[@Got2Go]

I have to admit this time I mainly stopped for the filming - and not because of the rain. 😂 I drove the first kilometers of the million dollar highway and realized that the footage would be completely useless without having any views on the mountains - so the filming made me turn around. 😂 But: I think you will see in the next episode that it was worth to wait the day! 🤗

[@tedreynolds3338]

Ouray… One of my favorite places to visit in the United States. The Million Dollar Hwy is incredibly scenic. I’ll check out that video next.

[@stevenblay5223]

Really enjoyed the scenery

[@uthayakumarmuthukarupan5377]

Excellent ride 👍😘really great. God bless you ❤️.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@steviejd5803]

We are driving this road end of May, can’t wait to see the beauty that is Colorado

[@tomwestbrook]

That ride thru Gateway is fantastic.

[@evalinder9211]

How beatiful it looks, I love to watch your videos.

[@Got2Go]

Hello again, Eva! Great that you are joining each week, the viewers of my channel are 90 percent male (which is fine I think), but it’s as well great to meet some female travelers here! 🙌🏻

[@maryphillips2127]

I love your travels. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@Wupperbandit369]

Liebe Lea, ich feiere deine Videos jedesmal auf's neue und bin jedesmal neidisch darauf, nicht selbst dort gefahren zu sein. Ob nun bei Sonne oder Regen, die Umgebung ist jede Strapaze wert und ich möchte Dich gerne dafür umarmen, dass Du diese Erlebnisse auf so tolle und einmalige Weise mit uns teilst. DANKE! 💗

[@Got2Go]

Vielen Dank für diesen netten Kommentar - aber was nicht ist, kann ja noch werden! Vielleicht verschlägt es dich ja doch auch mal dorthin - und wenn ja musst du nicht erst lange recherchieren sondern hast gleich ein paar gute Destinationen (oder weißt, welche nicht so gut sind, davon wird es auch noch ein paar geben 😅). So oder so: ich freue mich jedes Mal, wenn du virtuell mitreist!

[@marcosguedes9183]

@@Got2Go Danke auch liebe Lea! Wann kommst Du mal wieder zu uns nach South America? (pop song solo guitar cover by a Brazilian musician nicknamed "the Mozart of Fingerstyle" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCspH9paplni68)

[@Got2Go]

Hoffentlich bald - hoffentlich ist das reisen nächstes Jahr wieder etwas unbeschwerter, ich musste dieses Jahr so viele Pläne umwerfen wegen Corona, dass ich im Moment an einer kleinen Planungsfrustration leide und erstmal gar nichts mehr vornehme. 😅

[@nasirbasra]

Surprised... seen beauty of Colorado in rain .. and in your trip first raining at Colorado

[@wildman8215]

Love your videos like your bike to

[@johnimmins7302]

Wonderful countryside, delightfully presented, cannot be bettered.

[@mechcavandy986]

My favorite (paved) pass in Colorado is Independence Pass. But it’s only open after Labor Day. There are places that are so narrow two cars can’t pass each other on it.I think it’s over 12,000 ft high. It’s on the way to or from Aspen. Now that’s an interesting place to visit. My favorite unpaved pass is Kebler in Gunnison County in the Fall. The Aspen trees are absolutely beautiful then. Spend some time in Crested Butte when you go there. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@roymcmasters1257]

That's awesome one of your best video ever.

[@fokaspetrogiannis4403]

Excellent video 👍👌👏😊

[@terryashcraft1238]

Most riders that post there travels it is all about them and what they accomplished. I really like your series because you are a great story teller using video to enhance the experience. Thank you

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Makes me very happy you enjoy the channel!!!

[@antoniocoutinho511]

The cottage!... Without doors, no windows, no wooden floor, without roof top. In the middle, only a piano... Someone is playing, "November rain". Someone stay behind by disease, some how they did it happen... Oh, no! Is raining. A shadow is playing, "Stay way to heaven". The wood cabin isn't there... Only a road and Rocky mountains. A bridge, the river, full of beauty and hope..., looking forward. Two wheels, one person, one route, one motorcycle shining the happiness. The rainbow touch the helmet and say : You are not alone...🌈👌

[@Got2Go]

Never alone because you accompany me with your beautiful poems! Thank you Antonio!

[@antoniocoutinho511]

@@Got2Go I have to thank and praise the work reflected in this and other videos, thank you (Got2go).

[@venkataramanaadireddi8118]

Madam God created beautiful awesome woman on a motorcycle showing wonderful nature which we can't afford.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Loving it , thanks for posting :)

[@Schweinmesser]

I look forward every week for a new episode. Amazing views and for sure a great adventure. Keep up the great work. Ride safe!

[@phildivalerio]

Such beautiful work and commentary. Thanks for showing us these fantastic riding adventures.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining the ride as always!

[@carlosayub1621]

A few year ago I did a trip to Colorado, i enjoy two passes, Independence pass from Aspen to Vail and Iceberg pass from estes park to Grand Lake, so beatiful. I also did the million dollar Hwy. Very nice too. The two passes onlym open and summer buy any way there's still a llot of snow, but the road it's ok to ride.

[@Got2Go]

I guess that must have been an awesome ride too! Hope you tune in next week then and join another ride on the million dollar highway!

[@sarahpamula7725]

You are my coolest new Inspiration. I think, 🤔 for me made a stick shift Porsche and the open road. Beautiful!!!!

[@daviddc4173]

Million dollar Highway👌

[@Got2Go]

Next week! 🤗

[@edwardmiller6353]

Beautiful area and great video!!

[@johnburgess5534]

Thanks for your reply. I did not realise you only tour for a limited few months and you had home/family/work commitments. I am luckily retired so time for cruising is endless. Drive safely and keep the rubber on the road/track. JB

[@Got2Go]

Latest when I am retired too I will hopefully cruise endlessly again. Hopefully as well earlier! 🤗

[@tomjohnson4584]

Great episode Lea! Love Ouray! This was a good mix of all the elements.

[@dennisyarbro1657]

Wonderful video and drone footage. Hwy 141 is indeed a favorite. As far as favorite pass in Colorado, I think Monarch is the best for me. But I mainly ride street bikes. Glad the shop was able to get to you promptly. In my experience, most are very accommodating to travelers providing they have the parts of course. Safe travels. Wherever you are.

[@Got2Go]

I think I have never done monarch! Have to put it on my list! I have been at the area though last time and rode to tincup - which was lovely too!

[@pandoralechat780]

Yes Lea, a bummer about the roads being closed! You did however find a great motorcycle shop for service and once again your drone provided us with spectacular views ! Excellent ride ! 👍👍

[@Got2Go]

Yes and there will come up quite some nice mountain scenery in the next two episodes. Not so much gravel but I promise it’s still worth it for the views!

[@NooBiker]

Wonderful! Good job and can't wait for the next episode. No plan survives first contact with the "enemy" - in this case weather or injuries to travel partners. I'd love to visit Colorado some day, so can't comment on my favourite pass just yet... One day! 🤞🤞🤞

[@TKVlogsSgd]

Hello my friend.I also love to travel long distances, especially on a bike.Your video would be great.You show beautiful areas in your video. I pray you always laughed and smiled🌷🌷🌷❤❤❤

[@popeye77ish]

Great episode. Glad you were able to find a good service location and get your fix validated. Beautiful scenery and nice little towns. Pity the passes were closed. Looking forward to when you come back to do those 😊 Cheers

[@bholway223]

I’m loving your videos! Colorado was my home for many years, I now live in southern Missouri. The mechanic that serviced your bike, was a friend of mine Jeremy. That is a very good shop. Enjoy your ride!

[@christophmensch3945]

Very enjoyable, interesting and exciting to discover America through your motorcycle adventurer lens! M y plan is to join in next Thursday for sure 🍀🙏! Thanks a lot 😋😊!

[@Got2Go]

I think that’s an awesome plan - and I can promise you that the plan will work out - as long as you make sure you tune in! Und jetzt darfst du mich enttäuschen, du weißt ja jetzt, wie ungern ich es mag, wenn Pläne nicht funktionieren. 😂

[@smrangers22]

good stuff !! enjoy ride safe and get your rest ! thats the most important thing .

[@Got2Go]

Always having the best rest and sleep in the mountains!

[@FlyingPhysicist]

Danke schoen!

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fawaz3881]

Thank you for sharing amazing vlogs

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻

[@bobhappel4168]

I have never ridden in Colorado so I'm glad I could go with you! Beautiful.

[@Got2Go]

Then stay tuned for next week - it will get more mountainous and even more typical for Colorado!

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Lovely film Lea...nice place to ride and explore. Excellent filming and drone work...really captures the epic scenery! And only fair to give the T7 some TLC...Cheers, Steve

[@Got2Go]

Exactly, the lovely Tenere has been though a lot! It earned its wellness day very well. 😂

[@mobyhunr]

Yep arrive in Colorado at the right time of year just like the Alps.

[@jkelly1701]

love being on this journey with you

[@Got2Go]

Thank you, happy that you are joining!

[@rossrichardson7232]

As other have probably said Ouray is a beautiful town. Years ago we stayed there, rented a jeep and hit the trails all over. They are stunning. And the ghost towns in the mountains. You said in one video you took Engineer's pass on your motorcycle. Brave. We did it in the jeep. I just came upon your videos. Later you have the one in Arkansas. I grew up there and have traveled a lot in Northern Arkansas, but you found some spots I missed and will be venturing there. Enjoy your trip across the USA

[@gypsywheels]

Beautiful ride! 😎

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@jameshampton3559]

You may have had disappointments on this stretch of your ride, but I still envy you where you DID successfully make it here in the country I live in. Safe travels and keep on enjoying the awesomeness of the ride.

[@lpete531]

Beautiful scenery and awesome drone footage 👍🏽 be safe 🙏🏽

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@cosmo00013]

Nice video Lea, ride safe !!

[@nikunjpapnejja7992]

Du verdienst mehr als eine Million Abonnenten!

[@Got2Go]

Danke!

[@anwaraldobai]

Hello, I'm Anwar from Yemen, I look forward to seeing you every Thursday

[@Got2Go]

Great! Welcome to the channel and hello to Yemen!

[@ahmadsadeghi4241]

I’m from S.California and l love Colorado too.

[@deanmaguire7795]

Awesome Lea what a beautiful shot vid...but you might be riding alone...but your not we are always there with you 😀love your channel... bit late with comment sorry for that see you next week...ride safe 👍🙂🏍👍

[@Got2Go]

Never too late for a nice comment! Happy that you made it again! And you are right - you guys are always an awesome company!

[@daveydoo3173]

Sorry im abit late with my comment.. Thumbs up.. Another enjoyable road trip, the views are amazing, lovely scenery.. You were very lucky to turn up and have your motorbike serviced then and there.. Look forward to Thursday :-)

[@hossainurrahman6700]

Country music is amazing

[@alvandaele5303]

It was nice to see Ouray again. My wife and I vacationed there over thirty years ago. It brought back good memories.

[@richardsracingmad]

that's cool

[@Got2Go]

I hope you had a nice stay then too - and that ouray was as lovely as now!

[@ttrguy9952]

Another fantastic video Lea! I love the footage you captured. Enjoy your adventure here and I can't wait for your next video Lady! Peace! Ride SAFE and BE safe Lady! 🙌👏👏👏👌✌🖖🤙👍👋🙂🌹

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🤗

[@lguerrajr3083]

Que buenas rutas algún, talvez algún día pueda acer ese viaje, muy buenos vídeos 👍

[@hmoosawi]

Beautiful scenery, always more enjoyable on two wheels, by the way i feel sorry about the accident and your travel companion, however riding solo is an advantage as well, freely & not obligated by others, Thank you 🌹Lea ❤️

[@Got2Go]

I always make the routes so even when I ride with my travel partner I decide where we go. 😂 But you are right, being alone on the road has its advantages too and is always a great adventure! I really enjoyed it!!!

[@andrewewan624]

Even on my holidays...make time to watch these super travel videos...stay safe

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Are you riding your motorcycle at the moment? If yes: have a safe and joyful vacation ride!!!

[@andrewewan624]

@@Got2Go Yes..always riding..and always try to ride safe....take care

[@ruudschut6286]

We enjoyed this video again a lot. Pitty to travel alone and so much to see in such a short periode left. Looking forward to new video's.

[@Got2Go]

I was not so sad to be on the road alone I have to admit, actually quite enjoyed it. But yes, time was running and you will see once I reach Texas I will do some long days with covering big distances. I always wish I had more time - but then in the end I am just happy that I could do it anyways, even if time was a bit short.

[@darren4220]

Hi Lea, just been catching up on your videos and really enjoying this tour. Personally I love the freedom of solo travelling although eating alone at restaurants can be a bit boring! Now I am upto date with your videos i can look forward to next Thursdays instalment, ride safe 👍🇬🇧

[@Got2Go]

That’s great! Welcome to this new journey then! I btw really don’t mind eating in restaurants alone - I have more problems alone if the roads are very demanding and you put yourself in trouble. I am much more cautious when riding alone, that’s probably the biggest “disadvantage” for me. But I at the same time love it and enjoy it a lot!

[@mesamealkits7860]

My home town!

[@lvictorvictor2753]

Hola Lea, ese lugar es maravilloso. Gracias por pasearnos. Saludos Desde Argentina.

[@Got2Go]

Hello to Argentina 🇦🇷👋🏻

[@ljuborajictt]

Wooooow 👌💪👍 Fantastic video 👀😜 wonderful USA 🙏👍 Greetings from Croatia

[@Got2Go]

Hello to Croatia again! 👋🏻

[@Porsche996driver]

Love Colorado! Beautiful surreal video! Guess you’re from Germany so give you another Sub and send you best wishes. Will follow your travels and stay safe! 🏔

[@riderinthesky2265]

Beautiful, awesome views. Nice editing. Drone shots too. Like #113. Solo riding is great. Thanks for the wonderful ride.

[@Got2Go]

Yes I was happy too to be able to ride again solo! I missed it!!!

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Colorado is on my bucket list. I have been to Denver but that was 50 years ago. Looking forward to next Thursdays video.

[@Got2Go]

You would love Colorado! Can highly recommend!!

[@markmark2080]

South from Gateway on 141 is a gem, the site of the huge old mill on the mountainside at Uravan about 8 road miles further south from the bridge where you flew the drone is now all cleaned up but was a jaw dropper back in the early 80's when I first rode that beautiful road.

[@Got2Go]

Wow that sounds awesome! I wish I would have seen that!

[@andyvee1000]

Just love your face when reaching Davis Garage, Lea ..... cos that's how I almost always end up looking like riding where I normally do. Am glad you are on the roll .... ride hard, ride safe n enjoy !

[@Got2Go]

It’s so funny, I think it’s only because my helmet gets so dirty. I can’t wear it anymore without looking like that, even if I have not even done a gravel road 😂😂😂

[@andyvee1000]

@@Got2Go You ride quite a bit with your helmet visor pulled up ? Just wondering. Even while riding on tarmac, the fumes of the big trucks lend a lot of grime. Anyways, it increases the pleasures of bathing and washups !!

[@tissot0325]

I love the grand Mesa pass

[@Got2Go]

I think I have never done it! Have to check it out next time!!!

[@ssv6545]

What a beautiful America. Lovely small towns, empty and wide roads! By the way, the master tapped the knitting needles with a key - this is completely wrong! They need to be tightened with a dinamometric wrench. If you are still in America, then check in another workshop, otherwise you may lose a couple of knitting needles😆

[@Kuppes]

Hey Lea, riding alone is worse and brilliant too. I can´t expect sunday, ´cause it´s the start for my solo-tour (surrounding France) The repair of the sidestand-switch was propper made, by yourself and your face reminds me to your Africa ride "ggg" I hope the mountains are in a better condition with your next episode. and i hope to find w-lan to follow your report. Have a nice WE and TP will get well soon :-))

[@Got2Go]

Enjoy your ride dear Kuppes! If you are in the area I can highly recommend to cross over to Italy to maira stura and colle valcavera - we have just been there and it’s absolutely stunning!!!

[@mart7404]

Well there is always a reason to return to Colorado. Always something new to discover but yes, most of the passes are sometimes not even accessible until close to August. Blaze on wherever the road or dirt finds you. Cheers

[@Got2Go]

Yes I will be back to Colorado at one point for sure!!!

[@sagarrudach]

Nice 👍🏻

[@muhammadkashif9960]

Beautiful ❤️ 🌹💗🥰🇵🇰👌

[@kevinsterner9490]

Great video. I rode Engineer, Ophir and Cinnamon a couple of years ago on my Africa Twin. Cinnamon would have been a good choice since you were fully loaded. Keep the great content coming.

[@Got2Go]

Yes I heard it’s more moderate than some of the other passes I did on my worldtrip - I have never done cinnamon before. Another reason to come back at one point!

[@marcomartins5407]

Lea, I'm very sad with the changes in plans, adjustments are necessary along the way, ... I wish your partner would fully recover soon ... get inspired by everything that happens, I'm loving the series .... stay safe!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@the_bit]

Lea, now the black Diva is fit again. The sidestand-switch is not a musthave. It’s the right decision not to drive in the rain and I get the feeling that you will do the pass☺️ Not many people can do trips like this alone but you are really used to it, so I see no probs coming up. Love this video again ❤️Stefan

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

I've wanted to visit Ouray for a few years. But I'm 1600 miles away. (over by the great lakes) It would take me 4 days @ 400 miles a day just to get there. That's a LOT of riding!

[@Got2Go]

But it sounds like an awesome trip! You should do it!!!

[@dreamtraveldream]

Nice roads and views again. Someday I'd like to see a video about how you film all these!

[@Got2Go]

I will ask my travel partner to try to make some videos of me making videos next time 😂😂😂

[@dreamtraveldream]

@@Got2Go Great!!!

[@Greggspies]

Commiserations being unable to hit the passes, I've also had to sack Austria and Italy for the second year running, but just had the best weather ever touring Scotland again.

[@Ben47471]

I have only been to Ouray once (hope to go back soon) but I think its possibly the most beautiful place I have been. Looking forward to seeing where you go in New Mexico I am going to be there next week riding the NM BDR it will be my first time there. I love the trip your on going to be sad when you leave the mountains

[@Got2Go]

Oh the nm bdr is supposed to be awesome! I had planned to ride a big part of it with my travel partner and our other companion, but due to the accident and our stay in gateway I lost too much time so I had to go on another route. Let me know how you liked it! I heard it can be pretty remote in some parts so take care!

[@OK-qg9tm]

Ouray , such a nice place.

[@Got2Go]

Ouray and silverton are such nice towns to stay!

[@mithunfox5780]

Beautiful voice

[@josephemperly7221]

When you can't ride, enjoy the view!

[@Got2Go]

That’s for sure!

[@johnhardiman5412]

I wish you had a centerstand to use exclusively until you have a side stand switch. I know the hard way from the old days. But now this trip is over and you are smarter than the average bear, so you made it. Fresh oil makes things even better. This must have been great fun. Thanks again

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining this trip again! See you next Thursday hopefully.

[@rickedwards6953]

I stop there last year hauling our bikes from Atlanta to Ouray and those people were great and helpful. I can recommend this dealer in Montrose Colo. You are on for a great ride!

[@Got2Go]

Yes they are awesome! Such a friendly workshop! Happy you had the same experience!

[@johnburgess5534]

What’s your hurry? You only have yourself to consider. If the passes are closed, spend time exploring the local sceneries till the passes you want to ride are open. Best not to make plans. Spontaneity is the best thing about FREEDOM. JB.

[@Got2Go]

Sometimes you have the time to do so (like when doing a world trip), sometimes not. Waiting for the passes to open would have meant waiting for 1-2 months, but I had to fly back to Europe for work, so I knew from the beginning that this trip will be timed very tightly. But for me this is how I travel these days, I somehow realized that I as well love to be at home with my friends and family, so for me its perfect to travel 1-2 months and then be able to go back to my normal life. But of course that means not being as free as when on a journey without time limits. I am sure there will as well come a time again when I will take off for an unlimited time - but that as well has to do with a certain kind of budget that I first must earn. 😂

[@alfabravo1259]

Go Go Lea 👍👍👍

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

That was awesome Lea. The guys at the Davis Service Center are the best. I just got new tires from them at the beginning of this season. I didn't know anything about them either, but I was really impressed with their shop. Beautiful job on this video. Quray is also known for ice climbing. It is a really nice little town. If you're ever this way on your Tenere again, there's a full service Yamaha shop in Gunnison. But the guys in Montrose do all types of bikes. There were some Harley riders in the shop when I was there. Looking forward to your next video! 😎

[@Got2Go]

Oh that’s funny, maybe we were at Davis even around the same time then! I btw have very good memories of gunnison, on my world trip I visited the rodeo there and that was a crazy thing to see! 😳😍

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

@@Got2Go As they say, "it's a small world." We were waiting in the queue to board a plane from Rome to Frankfurt once and a person I had worked with years before saw and recognized me. It's very strange when those things happen.

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

@@Got2Go I'm going to have to go to the rodeo the next time it comes around. Yes, there are many cowboys and cowgirls around here. 🤠🐮🐴 I like to call Gunnison Fun-nison. Did you know Gunnison is the coldest town in winter in the lower 48 states?

[@Got2Go]

Really, I had no clue about that! 😅