I have NEVER done this on the Tail of the Dragon...

[@helderlima8426]

I had the pleasure of riding this wonderful road when I lived in the USA for seven years. At that time I had a Road King. Thanks for bringing back good memories!

[@2hotFL]

Have to admit, I'm jealous as hell. You sure are living your best life!

[@davidplantz4066]

Sic view of the reflection on your visor as you were exiting the dark tunnel, you could see the sliver of light on your visor getting bigger and bigger. Wonderful choreography.

[@larryechols6606]

I love my V100S and you're riding some great roads!

[@hogluvr1]

Lucky to live nearby. So many great roads, and the real riding season is here.

[@reggie368]

That was nice ! Those motorbike tours are really cool ! Thanks for taking us with you ! Cheers Jess ! 😉👍

[@HerTwoWheels]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@whskywolf]

I hate riding in fog, had fight it coming home last night. Used to get really foggy coming home from work in Spring and fall, highway went right along the River and at night even worse. Watching you on some the roads seeing the River, thought crossed my mind if those bridges still around after Helene, such tragedy in that area.

[@ianward3278]

was just down there 3 weeks ago from Toronto on my Road King, what an amazing country you have, I will be back again

[@apkn1955]

What a nice touch with the music miss jess.

[@pipersall6761]

I wouldnt have preferred the music though it was a nice choice and I appreciate that you toned it down so we could enjoy the sound of the engine. Thank you for the ride!

[@ctsnider88]

Cool ride. Thanks for sharing. The suspense music was killer.

[@Robert-xs2mv]

In the next few days we are going to get some rain, she said, just before storm Helene came.

[@HerTwoWheels]

This was during Hurricane Francine...

[@Robert-xs2mv]

@@HerTwoWheels lol

[@ItIsWhatItIsTV-]

Dope video..have a friend that traded his Harley Davidson cruiser for his dream bike which is the V100 Mandello S. Bike looks sick, he equipped it with some bags for long distance and those wings that open up are pretty cool. I was amazed with all the features it came with along with that insane affordable price..thing has all kinds of features on it.

[@John_1303]

That repave is amazing. Thank you for sharing! Great video editing as well

[@josephmorgan3715]

Nice cinematic touch having the camera facing you as you went thru the tunnel! It really showed just how dark the tunnel is!!

[@operator0]

The worst thing about being a sailor in fog is not getting much sleep because the fog horn is gong off every two minutes. Other than that, we have radar, so it's fine.

[@shawnmaxwell1221]

Nice scenic ride. I kinda of like that bike, sounds good in the video. That fog had to be hell riding through, I have a hard time driving in fog like that in my car, even harder on a bike. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HerTwoWheels]

It was awful. And we had three days of riding through it on the parkway 😅

[@johndortch5464]

Love Little Switzerland! Was there this summer. Heartbreaking to see the damage up there this week. Such a wonderful area.

[@markbuller7442]

I always enjoy tagging along on your adventures. I just wish I was there also. I really enjoy your choice of bikes and the Guzzi would be a blast. Keep on keeping on!

[@airbrushinmotion]

I was just down there on my bike from Michigan back in September and rode the tail of the dragon. Now I wish I would have rode through more of the scenic routes. I heard that the Cherohala skyway was awesome also. Awesome video!

[@BugzyMoto]

That fog was crazy!! 🎶I like how you integrate music into your videos, I’m working on better understanding audio design, it’s a challenge but your approach inspires me.

[@back_yard_bill]

Great video Jess, ran into same situation when I tried to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway last week. Heavy fog, lot's of rain, had to turn around after reaching the highest point because of more heavy rain. Then the next day, had to leave my camp site in Balsam Mountain because of the hurricane. Will have to plan another trip back, hopefully in better weather. Lot's of roads to do still LOL

[@timjohnson5163]

Great video. Love the TN/NC area for riding. Positive vibes to the people who live in that area and were ravaged by the recent weather.

[@HerTwoWheels]

No doubt!

[@American_Devil]

I’m new to the channel and I love it so far! Nice to see you riding the tail responsibly

[@HerTwoWheels]

Welcome! I’m usually ALWAYS riding responsibly lol

[@Ohio_Motonaut]

Looked like great time, Jess! It's heartbreaking to see what happened to the Blue Ridge Parkway after the damage by Helene though... 😢

[@susandavis5833]

Wow those are nice digs you're staying at. Such a great place to ride. I'm planning to do it soon!

[@ulyspot]

Good to see that you are riding something other than a 900 pound cruiser. V100 seems like an awesome bike !

[@1mangostick]

Glad you had more run on the tail this time. Birke of choice really does make a huge difference. Great vid!

[@GreyBeard1977]

What an adventure…. Great video.. Very suspenseful.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Great video Jess. Awesome you got to ride the V100 Mandello and at the Dragon and others gorgeous scenery filled roads. Definitely would love to take a ride on that and many other amazing roads and parks in the US, preferably with my own bike. But that comes with a lot off hassle, so might just need to change that idea whenever it actually gets closer to me and actually doable and saved up enough for the trip. Bet on a lighter bike like the Mandello it feels so different riding on it.

[@bikerbeliever8169]

Moto Guzzi is the hidden gem of motorcycles. So much character, history, and great hand built bikes.

[@tracywaters3948]

Bless you lovely in that wet fog. We have that issue here in the UK all the time. So nice when you get out if it too.

[@tomflourre611]

Try using a Shamwow on your visor in the rain. I carry one. Works pretty good.

[@wpiersalljr]

Very nice ride on the Dragon! Looked like a nice bike.

[@HerTwoWheels]

It is!

[@frankowens8502]

It's going to be awhile before the blue ridge parkway is open again

[@WayneSummey]

Devastated lives, ruined entire area. I live near tellico lake. No problems. Just north; friends were washed out of their home. Almost drowned.

[@SeanEpperson]

Yet another brand motorcycle! Love that, hope you one day will share some comparisons.

[@davidstyles5216]

I live in Robbinsville and love our mountains. The little road directly across the river from the Tapoca Lodge is called Meadow Branch. That is where the country singer Ronnie Milsap lived when he was a child.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

Those are nice looking bikes, hard to stray from my Goldwing tho😊. Be safe Jess ⭐️🩷

[@de.raps333]

Having recently become aware of this amazing route, its been added to my bucket list! Do enjoy your easygoing video style... plenty of information and comment in a laid back but interesting manner! Nice to see you on a variety of bikes and styles especially being as in the US the H-D is King! Moto Guzzi have now really brought their A-Game back with their newer bikes: V100 Mandello and the newer V100-based Stelvio... Here in the UK where there aren't a wealth of Moto Guzzi Dealers am lucky to have one about an hour's drive from me so will be visiting it again for test rides in the future I'm sure! Keep up the great content and work! 👍👍

[@robertd2363]

Great tour, nice bike, shame about the fog/rain ❤

[@wendtro623]

Little Switzerland is nice along with the parkway, however after the Hurricane this is basically all changed in the WNC

[@HerTwoWheels]

It’a awful

[@dianneoliver3814]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@dewaynestewart7312]

I love the ride in the fall when the leaves are changing . The tail of the dragon the one of the most amazing rides . I live just an HR away from there and I ride my Softail custom up it all the time .enjoy the ride girl .

[@captjaneway3]

I love it. I live in MD and hope to get down to try tail of the dragon one day

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the great work Her Two Wheels

[@LaRangerDave]

You weren't in Sport mode in the beginning. I have the V 100 s model.. she RIPS.. Also, we were there in Asheville, Marshall, and Hot Springs last week. We had to evacuate to Georgia. Our destination was the Virginia Moto GuzzoiRally, but never made it. The V 100 is very suited to those roads.

[@brucegerken1063]

You go girl anybody can ride when it's nice out.

[@HerTwoWheels]

I definitely prefer it! 😂

[@willbd331331]

I can’t imagine what it looks like today, they just opened it back up after clearing all the debris

[@j3suns]

It's perfectly fine rode it twice yesterday and once today.

[@kennorthstateassociates2616]

Loving your channel. Where was that room you stayed at?

[@gregferris9378]

I've been down the Blue ridge parkway a handful of times and every time I end up going to the wheels through time museum.

[@nancymartin6701]

The music when you were going through the rain was spot on!!!

[@HerTwoWheels]

It was intense!

[@johnstepp1222]

Nice ride it sounds great I enjoyed the ride with you!!

[@scottleininger6201]

Wow Jess that looks like a great adventure and ride.

[@stevet8747]

I'm jealous ,awesome adventure

[@robertbroome7776]

Super video ! My sister and brother-in-law had a second home in Lake Lure for many years, and he and I rode all over that area. My favorite part of the country for riding. Really sad about the devastation; hope those folks can somehow rebuild. How would you compare the Guzzi to your Pan America ?

[@HerTwoWheels]

It’s terrible what has happened!

[@berniegrysen5897]

We were down there about a year ago and stayed on Robbinsville Had a great time. Actually enjoyed riding the Cherahola Skyway more than the tail. Great rides all over the area. I can’t imagine what the area looks like now. Prayers for the folks involved.

[@davidstyles5216]

I live in Robbinsville and the eye of the storm came right over us, we didn’t get hardly any damage and we are thankful. We were without internet and cell service for about 4 days but that’s about it. The damage started about 45 minutes to the east of us.

[@berniegrysen5897]

@davidstyles5216 Glad to hear it. We very much enjoyed our stay there. I hope to return someday.

[@davidstyles5216]

@@berniegrysen5897 thanks and come back soon.

[@roadiejay706]

I wanted to get back on the Tail one more time before the end of the warm season. I may have to go soon.

[@AdventureDaily]

The Tail is fun for sure but the Parkway is where it’s at! Years ago we did a thrift store challenge and I rolled into Deals Gap with cheetah print leggings and sandals😂 Brothers didn’t know what to think..

[@HerTwoWheels]

Those dang Brothers hahaha

[@randallsmith2959]

I have ridden the TOD several times. I have to say, that the enjoyment was spoiled by it being crowded and by so many idiot riders that made it dangerous. The Cherahola Skyway, Foothills Parkway, and other routes in the region were so much better. I appreciate how you and your group, took a more leisurely pace to actually enjoy the ride.

[@loveandbikes5461]

Thank you again for the great video. I wondered if you could tell me or make a video on your audio setup. Your Audio is so good. I have an Ace Pro with 2 Purple Pandas. One zip tied to my Sena boom and one zip tied to my right side speaker. Are you doing the 50s Bluetooth to GP 12? I’ve fought for a few years on this trying to record myself and my wife or other riders. Thanks again. If you don’t have the time that’s cool. Keep on riding. I

[@ChadWinters]

900lb baggers seem great for Interstate Travel but anything else I would rather have something lighter and more nimble

[@evensteven0254]

What an adventure! Great video! I remember watching blockhead and his crew place a sticker somewhere in that tunnel and If you can find it and take a pic with it he would send you a t shirt lol

[@hep0950]

That tree of shame has grown a lot since I was there also around 2013. Road it both directions.

[@Iam18grey]

Loooooooove my V100S! Have been wanting to take it down to the Blue Ridge Parkway since I got it but hurricane Helene has other plans. 😕

[@sharonhirsch1173]

Great video as always. Ride Safe

[@kc0lif]

nice scenery.

[@KeithHowells]

Saw the v100 Recently after riding BMW Demo Day; white with Gold Wheels it was absolutely 🔥 Beautiful Machine! Signed up for Guzzi Demo Day October 17-20th @ Daytona! Looking forward to sampling the v100! Enjoy the Ride! Look forward to more content! 🏍️

[@DebtheReb1369]

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful road to ride in 3 seasons. 😊

[@rollinamerica]

The perfect day to ride it. I caught traffic that way all the time I would ride it weekly

[@360chris88]

Thanks jess

[@rattlecan53]

Come to Barber next weekend. We'll put you on a race bike on the track and you can see what "twisties" are really like.

[@HerTwoWheels]

I rode that track on my BMW last year… made a whole KZbin video about it too…

[@rattlecan53]

@@HerTwoWheels not parade laps, race laps.

[@robertyates5703]

Sadly a lot of locations on this ride probably no longer exist.

[@hogluvr1]

Dragon is open, and many other great local roads. Storm took a turn before it hit here. BRP does have some closures, though.

[@LuckyDogGaming]

Love the V100! I have a V7

[@jeffessmann6784]

Out here right now rode the dragon and cherolla scenic parkway but the blue ridge is not open and alot of the north east Tennessee and wrestran north Carolina is not even I-40 east is washed out still lots of riding but alot is.closed due to the hurricane

[@dewaynestewart7312]

The blue ridge parkway is closed now because we get hit really hard from the hurricane. It took out the town of lake lure and chimney Rock . They are restored now .

[@HerTwoWheels]

I know. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.

[@billvilla7799]

Looks like you had a great time! I really enjoy the area, it is riding heaven! Oh, if you liked the Moto Guzzi...try the BMW R1250RS! Cheers!

[@1woodscape]

I was there a couple of days before you. It would have been nice to meet ya and say hello.

[@Hillbilly_Highway]

What was the name of that last place you showed where you stayed the night

[@quickshoe6]

Very cool thank you for sharing.

[@LeePorte]

If you head back to Europe, you should spend some more time riding in the UK. We have plenty of fab roads and great food stops.

[@roywalls5595]

I memory your videos when you ride bike through Tail the of Dragon that when you see two convert accidents! Mrs Jess 🍺🍺

[@diannaalmazan1529]

As a truck driver, those foggy nights are mentally exhausting, I get it

[@HerTwoWheels]

I can't imagine at night!

[@bmp72]

You were very close to the factory on lake Como during your European trip… Moto Guzzi is my all time faborite brand due to the LeMans 3 I had 20 years ago…

[@fratello48-7s]

You are now a Guzzista! Welcome!

[@pcthayer]

Great video. I assume this was filmed before the hurricane down there??

[@HerTwoWheels]

Two weeks before

[@pcthayer]

@@HerTwoWheels I see...that makes sense. Thx for the clarification. (Hope the hurricane didn't go up that far to affect you at home.)

[@megsmith596]

Having owned a Moto Guzzi Norge for 15 years I have to say there is nothing like a Guzzi.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Yea, that is pretty common in the south Appalachians. You get use to it. But occasionally you have some of the biggest crashes in the world because of it. Back in highschool, we had a guy drive under the back of a school bus that was stopped, picking up kids. Not sure he ever saw it. You never see him in the bus video.

[@HerTwoWheels]

Geesh!

[@robertbryant6493]

If you hit fog, u need light yellow sunglasses to help you see through it with glare.

[@kyln3746]

What windscreen is that?

[@twodaniels]

Link to your flexible Go Pro mount? i got one, but it won't stay up in even 10 mph wind

[@HerTwoWheels]

You can adjust the rubber strap to add more tension

[@j3suns]

Rode it yesterday and today on my Chieftain. Yesterday, flawless, traffic wasn't heavy at all, Tenn and NC cops on both ends were keeping 18 wheelers off..Rode it today after doing the Cherohala and lunch at Tapoco, saw an accident where an 18 wheeler with no trailer crossed the center line and hit a sport bike pretty much head on 😢..Not sure of his status...

[@sspradley11]

"Girl on a Guzzi": time to rebrand the channel.

[@tennwingman3350]

Very cool

[@gregferris9378]

Oh my God that hotel rooms like an apartment

[@Eds_PanAm]

The dragon is much nicer now that its paved!

[@kellykonoske91]

Well...to be honest theres a hundred roads like that out here in Western Oregon. That country looks a LOT like ours.

[@HerTwoWheels]

Western Oregon is a LOT further than North Carolina for me

[@chrisherman7531]

My Roadstar doesn't have 4 ways... wish it did.

[@jtec99]

Fog was crazy

[@Mortikaismiles]

Interesting factoid - the Black Hills mountains are about 600 million years older than the Appalachian Mountains. The oldest rock in the United States called Morton Gniss is located in Minnesota along the Minnesota River. The Appalachian Mountains somehow still feel older though.

[@HerTwoWheels]

They really do! I knew when I was stating that fact, I was like, “ wait, I’m not sure if this is 100% accurate” 😂

[@Mortikaismiles]

I stumbled upon the Morton Gniess formation on one of my very first motorcycle rides. Pulled off to take a break and have some lunch on a rock out cropping and noticed an informational plaque. 3.8 billion years old! As old as first life on earth.

[@kerrymcclure7503]

I thought they were all created in 6 days.

[@jackieandleon]

If you're not addicted to power and enjoy a unique ride, there's nothing comparable to riding a Moto Guzzi. I will always have one. My V 85 is wonderful.