Is This the Perfect Route for Motorcycle Camping? - BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

All good things must come to an end. We have been motorcycle camping for a while now and it’s been a fantastic ride up the Blue Ridge Parkway, After all, this is a route designed for the motorcycle lover!
With our love of history, we couldn’t pass up a stop at the Brinegar Cabin along with the Mabry Mill 2 historic places that are a must stop along the route.
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[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

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[@johnnysechrist6313]

Have yall visited Luray Caverns?

[@richardgitz2264]

This episode is like every other one, except something else is going on, maybe the music, maybe the pace of storytelling, but all of a sudden I get this message of how important the two of you are to one another and the fragility of life and how dear we are to one another. Maybe the back stories, very touching, Thank you.

[@indianbell5211]

Exactly 🥰 Chris and Rich love this video. Who is the singer? It takes my ❤ to wonderful places ✨

[@joeharley87]

My girl and I were just were you are in this episode. Her mom lives in Sparta NC. Just where you camped. You guys missed Little Switzerland, it was just before the Alpine Inn you passed. We rode around for 4days. We went to Maggy Valley, Cherokee, Little Switzerland and Tail of the Dragon. It was a great trip. Stay safe.

[@twowheeledgator1364]

Now time to do Skyline Drive!!!!

[@steve-rb8nj]

i live 3 miles from Marby Mill. Glad ya all got to see it. Some of the best riding roads you'll ever ride. Make a left, make a right and you will find a twistie.

[@twobikesandadrone]

When I rode through there in the fall of 2000, they had volunteers working the blacksmith shed and it was a sight to behold! Smoke everywhere and a few old guys doing an amazing show and tell.

[@Slartibartfast70]

I stayed at the Sturgis View campgrounds this year and let them know it was because of your video. Hope you get some love from this. It was a great stay.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome. Glad it worked out. L most made it there but just could make it happen.

[@burkestorti4586]

In 1985 I toured on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Lynchburg to Cherokee & over the Great Smokey Parkway & on to Atlanta. By bicycle, no motor (actually I was the motor). We camped all the way. It was very beautiful tour.

[@junulock]

Thank you Rich and Chris for taking us all along to share your adventures. Many more happy, safe and dry miles to you.

[@frankveronese1290]

You have a beautiful voice in telling the history of places you stop.

[@bryce016]

My wife and I were riding the BRP in 2017. We stopped at Mabry Mill and someone was actually working in that blacksmith shop. I took a video for a friend of ours that does blacksmithing as a hobby.

[@robertarton6141]

Y’all are the nicest couple 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ahh Thank You

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

Love blue ridge parkway.

[@kpnomad7]

Beautiful ride on lower blue ridge, mabry mill is good stop and restaurant is pretty good,. Wish we had known you were in Roanoke, we would have enjoyed meeting you all in person!; Ride safe and God's peace be with you!! Kelly and paulette!;

[@forthebirds8131]

"It really sets you back, in time, and slows you down." This flatlander loved seeing the views early settlers must have seen--and I may never have seen were it not for your videos. Thanks💖

[@parolajd]

I sure do miss the Parkway.

[@sarahmiddleton3561]

You both are such a joy to watch.

[@Peteslife]

That water wheel/sawmill house was very clever and luckily its survived. There was probably hundreds over the country and around the world similar but didn’t survive by age or catching on fire etc.

[@whitmoresmawley6594]

Was just out in that area we went to Cass west Virginia railroad . I watching on TV and texting on I think we caught thar storm too leaving flight 93 memorial to blackwater falls state park ...then we rode threw Seneca rocks to Cass...shame our paths didn't cross...

[@sandrarhea2328]

The Blue Ridge Parkway is certainly beautiful. Thank you for taking us along. Nice video.

[@SVSecondChance]

When I was a kid I hiked 52 miles of the appalation trail in the boy scouts it is a amazing experience to hike that trail. We started in Georgia to North Carolina it was very cool and fun.

[@Dave-zy6de]

Stay safe I worry about the two of you riding all those miles. But life is short live every minute of it. Thanks for the videos I think I am hooked on them. I have watched all of them more than once on some.

[@silvanobaca6142]

I love all your vlogs ,, you guys rock, be safe and God bless you two...

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

I have a drill press just like the one in the Man Shed that was my Grandfather's. still works great!!

[@katehutto6004]

I learned so much from this video! I really love your channel and how you do it. Keep going!

[@davidbreen4727]

that was a really neat series on the BRP! i lived in Goldsboro, NC. for a while. didn't really know N.C. was that pretty, or scenic.like y'all, i just want a nice 40-45 mph road to cruise. here in FL. a 35 mph rd is at minimum 50, the way these people are in such a hurry. that old cabin, andthe grist mill were really cool step back into history. as was those unmarked graves you saw. really neat series, what's next? stay safe.

[@ArizonaAdv]

LOLIE GAGGING I don't know how to spell it but I have heard that my whole life . When you are done don't lollie gagg around get home. great vid RIDE ON

[@dennisriddle197]

Love y’all’s videos!! Ride On!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@DCXLVIXIII]

You guys have inspired me to build a motorized unicycle for cross-country and off-road travel, if you never hear from me again it didn't work.

[@susierobinson8076]

I never get tired riding the BRP whether it on motorcycle or in the car, always a beautiful place to be. We normally watch new to us adventures during your videos but this time y’all were in ‘our neck of the woods’. Thank you for doing what you do ❤️

[@deelzridesandadventrues]

I enjoyed your video, I'm getting ready to ride to Waynesboro, VA and start and ride the whole thing to Cherokee, NC. I'll be camping as well.

[@MrBill-MustDie]

Best get thee to Bushkill Falls, PA. just north of Stroudsburg and the Delaware Water Gap, it's one of the single most incredible places I've ever been, it blows the Water Gap out of the water!

[@Motoramblings]

I love this series!! Partly because I’ve been to so many of places you visited, but mostly because you do this kind of thing so well!! Great job folks!!!!

[@johnhumphries4632]

Enjoy your videos so much. And thanks for taking the time to share the history of the places and people. I find that so interesting. Loved that song, Loving This Moment. I thought it was the perfect song for Two Wheels Big Life ,Rich & Chris. Please stay safe. ❤️

[@mikedanaher3413]

Awesome content as always. Can’t wait to see what area is next.

[@daleeverett8086]

I hope that since y’all were right there you chased right on north on Skyline Drive. It’s also a great motorcycle road. Maybe in the next video?

[@eddcurry1245]

Very interesting and entertaining video. Love all the history stories.

[@jameslovelace8958]

I have only rode about a 1/3 of the parkway. But there is so many stops it can take forever to see it all..

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Very well done. Happy you made it to the 0 mile marker. We also didn’t want to hit the busy roads. Doing the skyline?

[@leewelchons]

Thank you for sharing your ride of the BRP; me and my wife rode it tip to tip July of this year and continued on the Skyline Drive. We had ridden it in parts in years past and decided this year instead of riding out west we would ride the Smoky Mountains and the BRP in one outing. We really enjoy riding in this area. Yall stay well and safe, God Bless you both

[@makeshiftgrenades]

Love the history lessons

[@tomfillmore9710]

Thanks for the history lesson and the tour enjoyed watching thanks take care be safe

[@cathyn1033]

I so enjoy your channel. Bob and I have ridden the BRP in sections. Watching your videos makes me want to ride end to end. The history and the music was awesome. Thanks Rich and Chris for such great adventures. Stay safe.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for having such a fun, fantastic channel. Terrific. Blessings

[@georgeloveday9674]

What an awesome trip. Love the video!

[@Wayz5145]

Thanks for another great video. I have been following you two for quite some time now. I do some traveling on two wheels but won't get to see all the places. You give us a chance to enjoy them with you. You have made me enjoy Sunday night. I use to dread Sunday nights because of Monday. Now I look forward to it.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Hi Friends! I was away for a while, so the bimmers are gone, so is your truck and RV? Back on the road again with only your motorcycles like how you started it all first? Hope you are ready for winter... see you on the trails.

[@Guinn1964]

Love the videos! You are both awesome! Have you ever tried putting a few fabric softener sheet inside your tent . It’ll make it smell fresh. Just leave them in while you’re packing it up to. Just a suggestion. Stay safe and enjoy .

[@studio1954thereflections]

What an interesting video ! Awesome content you guys rock ! 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@boscodog4358]

Awesome video guys.

[@edwardmiller6353]

Thanks for the videos!

[@jimweagant8920]

Looks like a great ride thanks for the video

[@KoryS_Uncaged]

Looks like you ended up with decent weather. I did the BRP mid May this year and the first two days was chowder thick fog. Enjoying your vids and I hope to live your life in a few years!

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Chris just curious when are you going to give a review on your bike?

[@lanesummers5689]

Skyline Drive would have been a nice continuation.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it would have but we had a commitment in MO so we needed to he’s that direction

[@darlenesexton122]

Thanks for the history lesson

[@karenallen5208]

Another beautiful video. To cheer you up about not having time to hike the Trail, I had a friend years ago who hiked the whole thing. Sadly, he came home with a couple of spider bites on his legs. That tells me there's critters up there that aren't friendly. I'd vote for riding the BRP. :) Happy riding!

[@robertmacdonald2735]

Great video...great choice in music!

[@bikemikeone]

I was at that Mill in July. Would have been cool to see you.

[@joymachinetheshow]

Very cool!

[@dont5456]

I usually try to take a long trip each year, mainly to the MOA rally and to see my daughter in Illinois. The one thing I hate about traveling that far on a bike is the weather. Which weather app do you depend on to dodge storms? Thanks very much for all you do.

[@AardvarkDriver]

Nice videos I’m sure these vlogs are appreciated by many folks who can’t get out and do this. On a different note have you done a video on how the Triumph has preformed for you? I know when you picked it up that the fuel consumption was higher than you’d hoped for. But how has the bike done in these last 6000(?) miles?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Not yet but soon

[@leereynolds2168]

When you got to Mabry Mill. You were about 1.5 hours away from my home. If you are ever in Winston Salem NC. Check out Old Salem. I have visited Mabry Mill many times. Go there in the fall you might catch them making molasses

[@erniecolussy1705]

Ending on a tease. What is next. I am guessing Skyline Drive. But US-250 to Elkins WV is also a beautiful road. (At least it was 30 years ago.) I will be waiting for next week's video. Chris, I noticed that you use the clutch when shifting. Is that just habit? Or do you prefer not to use the quick shifter for a reason?

[@randygordon1446]

I love the FYI in your video

[@Wanderin_Rider]

Nice 🙂

[@veiledallegory]

I still don’t understand why people traveling on their motorcycles wouldn’t have a waterproof tank bag!

[@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride]

Thanks! ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeffhenson1994]

LETS GO

[@stevegiannotti6700]

221 is an awesome road

[@Walts-Travel]

Good morning Campers 😎

[@malindasala7237]

Omg we Wana do what u guys doin me hubby all kids grown up u make us Wana travel lol we native American lol

[@terrynixon8152]

I remember my grandmother still making lye soap on their Nebraska farm into the 1950s. Pretty sure she only washed clothes with it, not sure I'd want to bathe with it.😬

[@steve2515]

Beautiful footage. When was this video shot?

[@robertligas250]

Headed to Maine for my next section of the Appalachian trail Grafton notch to the town Munson about 149.6 miles my 13 year

[@keithqueen3554]

Going to skyline in two weekends mabey we will run into you at that breakneck speed your headed north.😂👍

[@southernshooter]

Wow, you guys have incredible endurance. I ride my 2 motorcycles most days a little ways when the weather is nice. To ride 100's of miles, then camp? Maybe could do that for an extended weekend or something, but not on and on like you do. Seems like you would stay exhausted all of the time.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Actually we are in better shape because of this lifestyle.

[@elgringoec]

There's a triumph dealer in Harrisonburg. Or go to Wayne cycle center just north of Waynesboro.

[@Live_Inspired_Style]

Hey Chris! Love your content. My boyfriend and I have started riding together and have the Sena Headsets to communicate, since I’m a new rider 😄 Just wondering how your headsets are rigged to capture both of your voices on the video? When my boyfriend films with his GoPro, his voice is the only one that’s audible. Is there a setting we’re missing? Any tips would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏼

[@DADZ65...]

Hi just a quick question on the cover you use for your road glide where did you get it is it a full or half cover 🤙😎 Thanks Gordon, from Brisbane Australia

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks. I have both full and a half. We take the half with us on trips. It’s a Nelson Rigg Route One half cover. Go to there website and use 2WBL20 and they will give 20% off.

[@sandspike2929]

I you don’t ride in the rain. You don’t ride!

[@TylerAldrich]

How many hours did it take you to get from Doughton Park Campground to the end? I'm doing this trip in a couple weeks and it seems like you both were able to do that final leg of the trip fairly quick with starting off late and doing a couple stops on the way.

[@aceflyer32]

The Blue Ridge Parkway has been on my bucket list since my my good friend (now passed away) did it in the early 2000's. Now, after watching your adventure, I have moved it to the top of my list. Hoping to do it next year now. Any advice on best time of year to ride it would be much appreciated. Ride safe guys!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

The fall is Beautiful, but the traffic is bad. the entire area is great

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Over the years, my wife and I have traveled every mile of the Blue Ridge Parkway all the way to Pennsylvania. Some of the miles several times. The best time of year for me would be May and June. Still cool in the hills but not cold or hot. Fall is ok but things start to close down that time of year and even in the middle of July on top of Mt Mitchell, we experienced 45 degrees and wet. I love the area around Boone NC and Grandfather Mountain. If you have never on top of Grandfather Mountain, it has the most beautiful view of any spot in the Blue Ridge or Smokey mountains. One problem though. I cost near $50 dollars for one bike to make the trip up. Damn rip off but if you want to pay the price, it is one site you will never forget. Believe it or not, the mountain is privately owned. Not a part of the government.

[@jimgordon3468]

May or June. September October

[@timlubbers2884]

🙏🙏

[@kerkleblanc7690]

What was the weather app that you were using?, Thanks

[@ghostmost2614]

You were at Maybery Mill and didnt stop in Floyd? You missed it! Go back

[@roberthowell4411]

What weather app do you have?

[@tracyknight5130]

So for a couple weeks now, i've had a question i wanted to ask. Do motorcycles hydroplane similar to cars or is it way scarier? B safe out there.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I was recently widowed, and the song in this video reminds me of my wife. Can you tell me the name of the music and the artist? I would sure appreciate it... thanks.

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

🐕🙋‍♀️🙋

[@davidcorman5788]

Your shoie helmet are they worth the money.would you buy it again

[@harley62t]

Skyline Drive??

[@neallawrence822]

Dying to know: what application are you using to monitor weather while you're rolling? Are you using phone or different device? Data?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I do use my phone. I use the AccuWeather and the Clime NOAA app these I found to the east to use and pretty accurate at predicting weather

[@neallawrence822]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife thanks so much. Big fans of you both!

[@dennissts]

Can you tell me who is singing from 6:45 to 8:05 ?

[@sirdonald1259]

Please post your videos on Rumble

[@alsmith3343]

Why don't you have GORE-TEX riding gear ?

[@boscodog4358]

That is the bikers question? To suit up or not??

[@williamblake5208]

You should tell what state you are in.

[@byever1]

This is basically north Carolina

[@marymcintyre3006]

raze /rāz/ Learn to pronounce verb past tense: razed; past participle: razed completely destroy (a building, town, or other site). "villages were razed to the ground"

[@NanaRides]

At the "2 minutes later" part, the grocery bag at the back of his rig was gone...why lie to your viewers? I cannot stand that. So, will not watch the rest.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That trash bag was thrown into the trash bin at the camp ground. Why would you say I lied to the viewers 🤔. Maybe I should have shown You that I lifted a lid a threw it away. 🤔

[@almikelipscomb]

Crazy comment by viewer. Why say this? You folks do great with these videos. I wish I could ride more but you give me ideas to go when I can. Thanks.

[@ageofexploring]

Haters who “stop watching” are entitled to their loss. Ignore the crazies and keep making great content.