I was forced to turn around... 😣

I was forced to turn around. First time riding the Ohio Triple Nickel. In this video I ride the Ohio 555 for the first time in my life! I was warned that there would be non-speed posted corners, poorly banked curves, and LOTS of gravel! Welllll.... Lets just say All of that was true. And then some... Because of the relatively poor road conditions, do you think the Ohio Triple Nickel is deadlier than Tail of the Dragon? There's certainly a LOT less motorcycles on it!
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[@HerTwoWheels]

Watch me ride Tail of the Dragon here: bit.ly/3Sam5L9

[@tobylopez445]

I ride the same as you Jess, everywhere I go! I go at a nice and safe cruising speed. I am 74yrs old and there is the proof of riding respectfully and going out for a ride with the intention of returning home at the end of the ride. Be safe and enjoy your life Jess! We love you 😍

[@nomadpi1]

Ahh, Toby, I'm working on getting to 80 now. I work at cruising these days...gradually.

[@tim_g3478]

As much as we riders love 555 it is in the middle of a primarily agricultural section of Ohio. The farmers that live on that road are using it with farm equipment coming off the fields to earn a living. We are guests on that road. I enjoy riding it but know the risks.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

There is nothing more fun than meeting a combine with a 28’ cutter head on a 24’ road, in the middle of a curve! Rural Kansas this time of the year that is a regular happening…

[@miller4057]

Roads are open to every traveler! Including farmers, bikers, RV,s etc… everyone takes the same risk.

[@SaintsPurgatory]

No matter who is hauling shit on the road they still have an obligation to maintain their load. Scattering gravel and rocks every where makes it a hazard to everyone. They are not properly securing their load and creating dangerous riding and driving conditions for everyone. BTW, if you pay taxes you have every right to be on the roads, they're not private.

[@genequies8731]

First time viewer. Thank your local dump truck drivers for not cleaning off the decks or covering their loads. Happens here in WI also. Enjoying your ride. Watching until the end.

[@tamispearman8708]

My first trip down the triple nickel was the weekend after I received my endorsement in 2007! Talk about white knuckles. Have done it once a year since and always enjoy it.

[@leeleland2435]

Way back in the Dark Ages (1960's) when I was a teenager learning to ride, all the older guys told that the day you think you mastered the bike, quit riding, because the bike will show you who's the master.

[@NRALifeMbr]

Those giggles get me every time!

[@genehullinger9614]

That takes the term boulder dash to a whole new level. Thanks for another great video.

[@bryanweller8375]

Just did the 555 today for the first time. Yes, the saloon is a great biker dive bar with shirts and patches. The road is bipolar. The hills and curves seem to be blessed by the biker gods but the road conditions suck! Gravel, horse shit, gravel, tree branch, gravel, crab apples, more gravel. It’s hard to enjoy a road you’re trying to survive. Great video

[@robblopus7108]

A little ASMR-style is wonderful. I love going Zen-mode.

[@scottlin777]

I have rode the North section several times until about 2 months ago. I made it a point to ride the whole thing from North to South. Encountered minimal gravel. I do think there is a quarry just off of the 555. Newly paved section and a dog sunning itself in the road. FYI. The Zanesville Harley store had 555 merch and riding over the "Y" bridge was kinda cool

[@360chris88]

Thank you for the video jess keep em coming

[@kristophertrout7328]

If you want to do the whole 555, I suggest you start down at the Ohio River and travel north. It puts the sun to your back and reduces glare so you can see the corners better. (Maybe you might want to consider riding the Himalayan for the rocky sections) 😎

[@ZydecoBlue]

That bike makes me giggle. The view of the handlebars/fairing/instruments/etc from the rider's perspective looks like a smiling or screaming gremlin to me. If I were riding it, I can just imagine the gremlin and me smiling together and screaming out, "WOOHOO!!!" :D

[@HerTwoWheels]

😬😬😬

[@ASMRrides]

Omg I can't unsee that now. Lol 😆

[@toddyoung9799]

Kind of cool seeing you go through my hometown (Deavertown)!

[@ftk296]

I rode it a few years ago and loved it. RT 26 is my fav Ohio road tho. Lots of covered bridges to see!

[@Scotty268]

Great as always Jess!😎🤘those rocks tho !!😨

[@rfcorreiaiv]

I rode 555 last year, it was great, I think underrated.

[@kenoshacyclenut4198]

Nice video! Thanks!

[@jasonkendrick1974]

I did that route 555 last year from south to north. An all day downpour made it unfun. The gravel and dirt at intersections was pretty slippery. Worse was the blind turns after the crests. Like that fun feeling of weightlessness then an 'o crap' blind turn. Did the same 20 miles you did again 2 weeks ago. I was staying in Wheeling WV and broke off and had to head back east because it was getting late. Believe it was Ohio 37, off the Nickel.

[@HerTwoWheels]

Now that does NOT sound fun!

[@cathyn1033]

Bob and I were down in SE Ohio the last week of July also in 2021 the same week. Rode the triple nickel a few times. Some gravel no rocks like you encountered . Must of been a gravel truck going through. We tried stopping by the Triple Nickel Saloon but it was closed. Love the Windy 9 roads down there. I was talk ing to the woman who heads up the Athens Windy 9 tourist center down there has been trying to reach out to you but hasn’t gotten a response from you. Planning on going down there next year as well. Looked like a great day to ride.

[@thevoiceinmyhelmet3827]

Damn that’s a big rock 🪨! Absolutely would love to see you ride that road ! Really loved this video Great ride thanks for sharing your rides and your passion for this wonderful sport we share 👍😎

[@timlubbers2884]

Interesting perspective on the dragon, I agree with what you said about it and to add to that is the physical/mental issue of the dragon. A lot of people I’ve talked to say that they were completely worn out after going up the dragon … May try to catch up to you in Florida, I will be heading down there, depending on the timing of the current tropical storm…

[@kenkenyon444]

Nice ride! I enjoy your channel young lady!

[@zeesoutdoors65]

Wow what a ride thank u for ride along to cool.

[@SolidMango-gh3jk]

Really cool vid, this was a pure great one. Love watching you ! So fluid riding as well. And you are one beautiful lady on a bike!

[@raydean9330]

Stay safe Jess, looks like fun though

[@jamcbride225]

It's about time, Jess!!! LOL

[@jdhogyellowhelmetproductio358]

Riding 555 was a blast for me, but the blind hill's and curves ya need to be watchful for farm stuff hogging the road ....ride safe Jess..

[@rockybrown7713]

Next time you are down near McConnellsville check out The Stockport Mill for lunch, Great Video !

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@Her Two Wheels >>> I posted this comment under your community tab post for this video, but I think it deserves repeating here: *That highway certainly give new meaning to the ice cream flavor **_"Rocky Road."_* 😊😊😊

[@revvinravalex]

That cow wanted a second look at the bmw 😂 what a sweet sounding bike. Almost sounds like a Ducati sports bike

[@verlinswarey507]

That bike sounds really good-both the engine and the exhaust.

[@jw6394]

I live just south of wheeling WV. I love to ride 555. I have ridden on route 555 about a dozen times from route 7 to Zanesville and back the other direction. Finding gravel and other hazards on the road is pretty common, however, the rocks you were encountering I have never encountered on 555. There is a Harley shop close to where route 555 starts in Zanesville called Finks Harley. Try and check them out next time you do rt. 555. They have clothes and poker chips etc. There with rt 555 on them.

[@ashleywells2317]

I bet that would be pretty when they leaves start to change color ! 🍁🍂

[@jloomis19]

Usually not that bad with the big rocks, some gravel is common, but it typically isn’t that bad. I ride it on my Road King often and it’s generally a good ride, lol.

[@Hoover7734]

I love the 555. what a challenge it is to throw around my 1000lb Gentle Giant 2016 HD Ultra Classic.

[@bigmoneyallstar]

I would love to see your video of doing the whole triple nickel. I live here in Ohio like you and have not ridden myself yet, but I will try it one day. lol ride safe out there

[@harleybvaughan]

Running West Virginia route 219 northbound with two of my friends this past weekend, at the base of a sharp turn we hit a dump of gravel. I hit it first and after my bike kicked out 8-12 inches I hollered into my SENA but the guys did not have time to react and they each had their bikes kick out. When we got to a rest stop, there were a group of bikers there talking about the same gravel and how close to losing it they were. Chances we take. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up!

[@anthonypelosi3779]

Heck yeah do the whole Triple Nickel I think it'd be awesome

[@explaindis1]

we did the 555 couple of weeks ago friends advise it is a good practice for the tail but it is completely different with the stuff that is on that road but then again. I am from Florida and I have done the tail several times . stay safe 😁👍

[@ManicSalamander]

You're totally right. When the road is so rotten that it's no fun, why go? You'll be happy to know that this judgment changes with the circumstances. For instance the Himalayan might feel better, with its quick swerves and narrow tires. It might also be less disturbed by hitting a rock. Also, if you had days to do it, it might seem less hectic. I've turned back several times. Both times involved road suspension that couldn't follow the crazy bumps or loose surfaces. Once I didn't have a low enough gear to get through without burning the clutch.

[@brianwiley3598]

Hey Jess, rode the triple nickel a few years ago , ( no baby boulders on the road ) , there was patches of gravel though. We road the whole route down to the river and ended up in a town called coolsville and camped at rivers bend campground . A blind curve at the apex of a hill almost got me . Brakes on my street glide worked great 😬. Be safe , loved the video. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@robertholland7558]

Here in Australia those yellow speed advisory sign for truck, indicating tip over speed risk.

[@marceaton3128]

They Tate and chip roads like Pennsylvania does. It leaves loose gravel everywhere.

[@FLHCSfan68]

Well dang, I missed the opportunity to meet you. I live west of Ocala Florida. My friend and I did a day Ride to Destination Daytona HD and Iron Horse Saloon on Sunday during Biketoberfest.

[@philgman]

Jo: [cow flies by in the storm while in Bill's truck] Cow. [cow flies by in the storm] Jo: another cow. Bill: Actually I think that was the same one. "twister"

[@HerTwoWheels]

BEST movie ever 😂

[@MrPete81]

It's like riding in the UK, minus the rocks everywhere. Gotta be aware of what's around you and be ready to slow or avoid the hazards. Stunning scenery though, and I can appreciate just how different it is compared to a lot of other places in the state and the US in general :) Be interesting to see the whole thing tho when you've time!

[@Fireguy97]

In all my years of riding country roads you learn really quickly that they are useally at the intersections of country gravel roads. Gravel travels with vehicle tires from gravel to asphalt roads. Watch for gravel at driveways and side roads.

[@frankiemarinojr9279]

Great video as always Jess! 😎

[@njarvis1977]

Take 78 out of Newark once you get to 541 head into Coshocton, grab a beer in roscoe village, perfect little ride.

[@falcon4041]

Back in the day the Fracing Trucks tore up the roads with gravel and sand. Plus the everyday use messed em up in general, plus the residents blowing grass on the roads but the best riding in the state in in that area they have a huge motorcycle community. Good people all around.

[@jeffmorris739]

Every motorcycle travel magazine has ads for the 555 and I always wondered about what it was like. It is beautiful but if it's hazardous then I'm out. The dragon is what you make of it and it is a really fun ride. Early in the morning is best but there are so many great rides around it and so many towns like Andrews North Carolina. I don't think I will ever get through all the rides I have in my back yard to get to many outside of Tennessee. Not a bad problem to have by the way. Have fun in Florida.

[@toddmartin8869]

Rode it a week ago,no rocks. No gravel just twisty roads!

[@makeshiftmotorco4413]

I love this route!!!! I’ve only rode the first half down to The Triple Nickel Diner, great food by the way. Great video Jess!

[@HerTwoWheels]

I wanted to go to the diner! But the gravel was getting so progressively terrible that I made the decision to just turn around and try again another day!

[@makeshiftmotorco4413]

@@HerTwoWheels yeah, those rocks were pretty gnarly, smart choice. Besides you and Jordan should enjoy that together anyway, I think he’d like the spot too.

[@patrickdensmore9461]

Part from the gravel the triple nickel looks like a nice ride very scenic a must ride

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

looked like a nice back county road green farm land .

[@MojoUX]

Love riding in SE Ohio! So lovely...and challenging. It's the blind turns after a summit that I hate about the 555. It's not...fun. Now, 78 east from Ringgold and through McConnellsville then through the Wilds up to Cumberland or Chandlersville is a fabulous ride.

[@Scootin_yinzer]

Agreed with the blind turns. I did enjoy the road and have done it twice but the rolling hills hid surprises

[@stevejohnson1756]

You missed the best part, from rt 37 south to Chesterhill is the truly fun section. And stop at the 555 diner for lunch in Chester Hill.

[@lokkinathable]

You gotta come vlog the "Tunnel Of Trees" is northern lower michigan. during the peak of the fall colors. girl you wont regret it

[@MrmultiJeep]

Your BMW looks like a Victory Cross Country Bagger! Did you notice that?! Same turn signals and same fairing except for that huge rectangular computer display right in the middle. 🤔

[@jimg7784]

I work for the traveling Vietnam traveling wall and just left the Air Force Museum and then went to Heath Ohio, always good people in Ohio. We are out of Texas. Travel well.

[@antoinemcadams9846]

I used to live in South Zanesville and McConnellsville when I lived in Ohio and I haven't even been on 555.

[@charliemcclaskey6456]

Rode this with a small group in early July after a trip to hillbilly hotdogs. There was no gravel at all headed north. Southbound side had a couple washout though that could be trouble headed south.

[@puddinspapa8179]

TY for the info. Love your content. Do you ever ride in Michigan?

[@bruceyarbro9986]

Thanks!

[@whskywolf]

I wanted to get up there and try that road myself and I say you are right those are nto native gravel off driveways and side roads a rock truck had to have his gate open losing a little at a time.

[@dynodon100]

I am near the tiny town of Alliance and riding in this area is very seasonal...burrrrr!

[@jlangenfeld5479]

Wow! Those rocks are huge! I would have been sketched out for sure!

[@HerTwoWheels]

I wish the gopro could have showed how many there actually were!

[@davidyoung7810]

I was on the 555 on Tues this weeks and encountered those same rocks. Those rocks were from Deavertown south to the stone quary. Otherwise the road was bad north or south of that location.

[@hube45679]

Just did from Zanesville to Ringgold about a month ago. Was not impressed. Now 78 from Ringgold to Glouster. Nickname rim of the world. Fantastic views.

[@philthomas436]

You need to ride the Ohio 666 in Zanesville. You passed it in this video. Just off Underwood in Zanesville behind Tumbleweed. Would be a great Halloween video to cruise down the devil's highway!

[@thejerseyj5479]

The Triple Nickel my brother and I found by accident. We were riding the southeast area of Ohio and it was time to head back to the motel in Zanesville. So we figured let's take this road off of route 7 and head back. Wow! What a find! So good we went back the opposite way to the river and came back up again. A must for any rider.

[@michaelsuren8014]

Definitely try state route 26 it’s in the Wayne National Forest no loose cows or rocks in the road.

[@philipthornburgh5276]

jess i would love to see it all but not if you got to dodge boulders and possiblly crashing cause of one you are a extremly safe driver

[@1alabine]

Yea here in Ontario Canada we have a couple of great riding roads but the residents of the areas go out with buckets full of gravel and rocks and dump them out on the corners or anywhere you can open it up .

[@genequies8731]

Bike sounds good.

[@melissaregan6053]

Hey i love your riding jacket in this video! Where is it from? It looks comfy and not too heavy.

[@brianheffernan8982]

The counties need to get their street sweeping equipment out there and clean up the gravel. See you Saturday, Jess.

[@MrZipperhead16]

I was going to say watch for deer but, yea. A cow trumps a deer every time.

[@HerTwoWheels]

😂

[@NicholasRoselliTravels]

Dam everything happens for reason love them rides

[@kam08479]

When I ride on any new road or curvy I run the route on the gps. So then when I am approaching a curve I glance down at my gps and look at the purple route line to see what the curve looks like. This lets me know is it a long sweeper, very sharp 90°, S curve, curve with changing apex, etc. This purple is easy to see and I can judge the speed needed to make the curve before I enter the curve. Just takes a quick glance.

[@leedanielson7452]

Great vid Jess but those rocks!!! You want to talk about dangerous wow!!!

[@HerTwoWheels]

Seriously! I went into this road completely expecting to run into a bunch of gravel, little did I know it would be gravel to size of softballs!

[@leedanielson7452]

🤣 Yeah that ain’t funny! Yes do a video of the whole 555 please!!! 🤣👍👏🏻🙏🏻

[@seaninness334]

As you say, ride your ride. Rocks strewn all over the road blows. The upcoming Florida stuff should be a lot of fun.

[@RacerX531]

you had a perfect opportunity to ask that guy on the road while you were rock picking.......what is with all the large rocks on the road. I'm sure its not like that normally but getting a local to tell you why would have been helpful for me and others who might want to ride it. Yes please ride it again maybe next year to give it some time for the rocks to get cleared.

[@blockocheese9730]

Since you’re in Ohio I’m surprised you don’t hit more of WVA. It’s got some incredible mountain roads.

[@EbonB]

I hvnt been on 555 this yr but SE Ohio is full of great roads....Love it on two wheels down that way...bad part is how long it takes to get there but 50 miles out of Columbus south you'll get to some great connecting roads to SE Ohio

[@backtosanity2046]

I’ve ridden the Triple Nickle numerous times, never seen rocks like that on any of my rides.

[@michealmcconnell5631]

Looks like they lined the whole road with those big rocks

[@jeremiahsneed5709]

You should try the back of the Dragon in tazewll,VA 16 and 421 The Snake

[@CraigSmith568]

I live in WV about 3 miles from 555. Ridden it many times.

[@georgevillareal2381]

Nice here in my back yard we have the three sisters. I haven't ridden them entirely.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

that thing sounds a whole lot better than my Harley no wonder I got rid of it

[@pauladleta9036]

Be careful, your not a daredevil.you will be fine! RMFR.

[@donniegenton5495]

Jess, I see that you have the day rider seat installed on the bagger. I still have the basic one on mine but I definitely need some added height to be more comfortable. They say this one gives you 2 inches more over the basic. Just wondering how it works for you , but of course you haven’t been on a long ride yet, so I guess you’re still out on answering that one. There’s a lady, Sabine, unique Design upholstery, that’s out of Louisville. So I think I might go this route and have something custom-made. I definitely would like some feedback, thank you ,and ride safe! 😊

[@Blue46garage]

I live 1 mile from the south end of 555. I have rode it many times. There is always gravel in the turns from cars getting off the edge and dragging it into the road. I have stayed off 555 the last few years. Cars from the Cutler/ Bartlett area drive as fast and hard as they can go here on the south end. They cross the centerline in blind turns without a thought of another car or motorcycle coming at them that they can’t see until it’s to late.The road itself is a good ride . I have been riding motorcycles over 30 years and now stay off 555 because of the other drivers.

[@HerTwoWheels]

Yeah the road itself was great minus the other factors haha

[@waynemayle865]

I live in bartlett

[@thelevelrider64]

Crap like that needs to be reported to Ohio DOT. That's outright dangerous... not just for bikes, but even for cars & trucks. One of those stones could be kicked up from under someone's tire and go right through the windshield of the vehicle behind them.

[@grandpadude4104]

See y’all in Daytona! Ride Safe!

[@waycooljr9843]

Yes I would like to see you ride it all the way through

[@gasmann6746]

How sketchy was that beautiful looking area wasn’t keen on those rocks BMW sounds good..👍🏻🇦🇺

[@HerTwoWheels]

Her throat is definitely deepening!