Semi Trucking in a National Park.. CO SR 141-145 WOW!! If I Only Knew.. PT-2

Filmed March 13th 2021
Mike Pierce
P. O. Box 2443
Granby CO 80446

[@springforthspeedily]

One of the best parts of your vids - no annoying music. Just the truck, sounds of the road, and you.

[@Sunny-kn6th]

Double agree

[@michaelwright4525]

Triple agree!

[@usacut6968]

Mike's voice! While watching the video (3 days ago) I thought that the narrator's voice was the voice of actor Christopher Walken. Then it turned out to be the voice of Mike Pierce aka Riding Shotgun.

[@1949becky]

I started watching you a few months ago. My husband died Feb.17th and now I even watch reruns of your videos as for some strange reason I find your voice and chit chat calming. I really like the snow videos...nail biters at times. Thank you for your videos.

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

I'm sorry for your loss. Take one day at a time and be good to yourself. 💛

[@pognosmaka]

I find these videos calming as well. I love the snow ones

[@usacut6968]

Mike's voice! While watching the video (3 days ago) I thought that the narrator's voice was the voice of actor Christopher Walken. Then it turned out to be the voice of Mike Pierce aka Riding Shotgun.

[@chuckbrown617]

Love the long videos, the scenery and the commentary & stories.

[@suepeterson163]

I agree

[@kelsix1]

thank you so much, Riding Shotgun, i love your videos, the scenery and the countryside is absolutely beautiful, i am in Australia, love traveling with you across Colorado

[@robertpaiva4481]

This Colorado sr 141 is one of the best videos even as long as it is, thanks very much. April 2023.

[@gingerlucas3715]

Mike when i watch your vidoes i generally watch the whole thing. Love them and you can be quite funny at times. makes the videos super to watch... Thanks for the videos. Ginger

[@sammybrownfox6265]

I like long video's. You can always watch them in chunks.

[@jamesraiho2310]

Keep the videos coming Mountain Man Mike you are doing a fantastic job I was a trucker in Minnesota and I love the scenery that you are showing us thank you very much

[@ionecuff6323]

Never apologize for the long videos! I watch them all the way through, so much better than anything on TV. I miss trucking and you make me feel like I am back out there, even including the bad drivers I had to deal with. I was watching the weather channel today with the blizzard hitting Colorado and Wyoming, was hoping you were safe someplace and not out in it. Stay safe and Congratulations again on the house!

[@joansommerfield8419]

Always enjoy your videos. Have travelled many of those Colorado hi ways and like your commentary. Always wanted to have a chance to have a short ride in a big rig just to see what it is like. You give us an opportunity to just that. Keep posting, we need it. Especially in these crazy days we are living in, Stay safe.

[@cynthiaclure6006]

This Ga girl is living in NV and saw this video I cried you reminded me of my Dad and my Uncles who all drove trucks, and I know about the extra gears, Daddy used to play with and make us girls squeal. Mont Eagle tractor pulling a tractor and my Dad at the wheel what a character!! Thank you for sharing The Ride.

[@desertlady1795]

Love love love the long videos !! What a beautiful ride !!! Thank you !

[@lindaschmidt7897]

I was a traveling nurse about twenty years ago had too drive those mountain roads year round loved being out there mountain driving and the beautiful scenery about 40yrars ago almost became a truckdriver I love watching your long videos my husband has terminal cancer and really likes to watch your videos it makes his day he used to drive trucks. It's our entertaiemt as we do not have tv he's knows Colorado very well in his service and trucking time. Pray for your file and your safety with crazy car drivers.

[@warnerknobe7911]

So many great comments and I agree with them all! Good to great scenery, your right on common sense commentary and a long video make for a delightful and enjoyable way to spend some down time! Keep the great stuff coming!

[@donwilburn8249]

Thanks for allowing me to journey with you. If not I would never had seen the BEAUTIFUL SECERY. I have ridden with you on many trips and I have them all. Don Wilburn

[@johnlindquist6335]

Thank you Mike for the two hour scenic ride. I counted maybe three mountains you had to climb. Then going downhill and the flat land most of the time. Very happy to see you back on the road again. Really enjoyed this video.

[@jodibillstone8267]

I am so grateful for your videos!. I've driven many of these Colorado highways many times over my life but I always have to keep my eyes on the road. You allow me to actually take time to see the scenery without having to worry about the driving. I see so much more beauty because of it! Your commentary is just right. Please keep trucking videos! If you went left, it would continue on 141 through the Colorado Plateau to Junction. Beautiful stretch of road you should try another time.

[@edwillett1358]

I like long videos, keep up the good work! 73 Ed

[@jeffshaw4039]

Colorado is sure a pretty state thanks for the videos.

[@kathwilkinson9041]

LukeC in a Heavy Goods Vehicle, Tillers are Tippers, Lets get Crackerleacking!

[@vectorz11]

The Family enjoys your videos and your narrative. Love the snow runs and high plains. Peaceful and tranquil. 1 hour is perfect but if you go over it's just fine, just riding with you is like riding with my grandpa and his truck listening to his stories of the past which I miss.

[@Mtnred738]

Thank you for taking me home. I know every inch of the road from Redvale through Norwood Hill and San Miguel Canyon and over Dallas Divide. Now I’m homesick.

[@billstrebbing8102]

Thanks for the long videos. I just love seeing mountain roads. I have travelled many of them on my motorcycles and Mustang GT (love the CTS V also) but have not been on 141. I will be adding it to the list. Looking forward to seeing this road in sunny weather some time. Keep up with the great videos

[@Mtnred738]

If you turn left where 141 and 145 meet, it takes you through some incredible red rock country and into Whitewater, south of Grand Junction. Well worth your time.

[@rickfarina]

Keep talking Mike, we all love your stories. Cheers.

[@donb4301]

Great Video better commentary. I like long videos. Now that I am retired out of transportation I can be a couch slug! Quote of the day "The mask is as useless as Joe Biden"

[@jameshickey9393]

Thanks Mike, what a beautiful ride. I mark this vid as epic for me. Beautiful Pass and great driving!

[@777Timberwolf]

Thanks for the ride in the snowy mountains while I was drinking coffee here

[@AlisonFort]

Really enjoyed this two-parter - just spectacular. Thank you😀

[@cherylgarretson3441]

Wow you hit the jackpot with this route...what a beautiful ride.

[@mathias6528]

i sooo want to live in that state! what wonderful scenery!!

[@fireheartdrum]

Mt. Mike's musings ..good company, good info, beautiful scenery, appreciate the adventure ... hope Tshirts have some vista shots printed on them ... want hats and shirts! Best Wishes, great job your doing, great way to make the miles and accompany shut ins ... really enjoy riding w/you and your sharing ... muchas gracias!

[@lesd9783]

Wow Mountain Man Mike - awesome drive in that rig and thanks for taking all of us along in the shotgun seat and all the bouncing around too... Lol -- and what beautiful scenery too! Yes sir, your spot on with politics, get ready for high fuel prices and get ready for even more donkey politics too. I'm sitting here thinking to myself... wow, he got on a filming spree and posting spree all of a sudden, but I also know that there are times when you just don't have the extra time to mess with editing videos, downloading videos then posting for all of us to watch. Also, me watching those wacky wipers there, reminds me of a old retired wacky trucker that's teaching new drivers at the tech school. Many of those students that have seen your videos call your wipers... wacky wipers... Lol and a few of the students have even called me "wacky wipers" when I'm talking to them during your videos when I show the class a video. Lol Congrats on the new home purchase too in Grand Junction and you're the man helping your kids out; but that's what true fathers do too! Very proud to call you, my friend! Happy trucking trails and stay safe!

[@vernontownsend3603]

Already its up over 75 cents since Christmas..

[@JM-ig4ed]

I watched your red mountain pass one - it is a daunting ride even for those of us from Denver.

[@moonshiner5412]

If you had turned left you take back way into Grand Junction. Came down from Junction a few years ago and took 141 at Whitewater south to 145 stayed in Ridgeway. Came home to Colo Spgs the next day on 50 to Penrose then up 115 to the Springs. I love riding with you. You sound like me talking to my kids.

[@poleflux]

Thanks for taking me out of the house today! I enjoyed the ride.

[@kaymorgan8492]

Love listening to you....I get a laugh out of some of your stories......thanks for letting me ride shotgun! You allow me to travel and see the country while on my couch. But.....I would love to ride with you!

[@oldjohnt8257]

Enjoyed this the scenery was great and the sound of the engine from the land of th e HGV !

[@jamesmills9240]

I like the long rides. Thanks for dropping me off in Ridgeway. I hate it when you leave me in the middle of nowhere. I'm using your videos to plan my visit to Colorado later this year.

[@philtruscott195]

Hi from England. HGV stands for heavy goods vehicle. Keep the vids. coming. Showing me parts of the US I'll probably never get to see.

[@georgejessop3246]

Mike; Thank you for this terrific video alternate to the adventures in the snow. You might call it " Colorado Mountain Greenery". I will save for a summer 'drive.'

[@georgejessop3246]

I meant to add "... where God paints the scenery."

[@arnoldteekasingh9981]

Can't believe you took a Semi up that road...awesome video..

[@lindas1496]

The roads look good today. Stay safe,Mike ✌️✌️✌️👍👍🇨🇦❤️

[@davidc4988]

Thanks Mike, Nice pair of videos, love the insight on day to day life in the US too. Thanks, Dave. ( in the UK)

[@janeford218]

Thank you. Super enjoyable .

[@garycutshaw5246]

Long vids vs short is all about content. This one could have went on longer, love the views. But enjoy all tho...

[@terrijensen349]

HI MOUNTAIN MIKE...I JUST SO ENJOY RIDING ALONG WITH YOU. SO MANY MEMORIES FROM RIDING WITH MY HUBBY. WE GOT LOST IN MONTROSE ONCE AND A POLICE OFFICER FOUND US CREEPING OUT OF A VERY WIDE STREET IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. HAHAHA HE WAS SO KIND TO LEAD US OUT BUT WE THOUGHT WE WOULD GO TO JAIL FOR SURE, NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. I LOVE COLORADO AND MET A LOT OF LOVELY PEOPLE THERE. I LIVE IN WASHINGTON STATE AND MY SON IS A DRIVER NOW, HIS DAD HAS PASSED. ANOTHER GENERATION OF OLD SCHOOL DRIVERS THANKS TO MEN LIKE YOU WILLING TO SHARE WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS NOT OK IN THIS BUSINESS. BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS YOU

[@JD-zm4eh]

The movie Duel, that was an interestingly strange movie, a real thriller.

[@wraithoftheirish]

that was beautiful.Still REMINDS me of some of the mTs in penna and ny,but very beautifuThanks for UPLOadinģ,!

[@KCWanderlust]

..."Take a picture, you MoreOFF". I've gotta remember that one! 😆

[@victoriasandoval678]

Awesome videos! Keep on trucking mike. Be safe out there. 👍

[@charlottekelley4491]

Like the long videos. I always finish the trip. Love to see the places you go through.

[@miriamproxmire5682]

Thanks for filming this beautiful area

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Greetings from Wisconsin! Thanks for posting this. I like seeing the scenery especially in beautiful Colorado. I have not traveled to the Rockies yet nor seen Garden of the Gods. Its on my travel list. Stay safe. GBU. 🙋‍♀️☀️

[@matthewrobinson3569]

Enjoy the long videos keep them coming..

[@usacut6968]

Mike's voice! While watching the video (3 days ago) I thought that the narrator's voice was the voice of actor Christopher Walken. Then it turned out to be the voice of Mike Pierce aka Riding Shotgun.

[@birdhunter2754]

Sunday morning coffee and ride in truck. 😊 dam good thing your driveing. Last big truck i drove was a 13 speed mack dump truck in 1978. / 1982. Thanks. Enjoyed it.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

Beautiful roadtrip. Keep filming. Thank you.

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Yep, no complaints about long vids here either. Plus, I like your stories.

[@Nodak_chondros]

This seems like a great route for a motorcycle ride. I think I have the route figured out. Your videos are addicting

[@thomasedwards2754]

Mike, I like all your videos, and I watch all your videos from start to finish.

[@donquixote8410]

Mike thank you for this video. Keep the long videos coming. Love the scenery drives.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Good week to take off with blizzard's, snowman's, and snow ball fights, sking!

[@pattygonzales9605]

I just love your videos. So relaxing.

[@barbaraemerson3386]

Beautiful ride loved every min. Thanks for the ride!

[@BabyGirl-pm8on]

Amazing scenery😍 thank u .stay safe

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

I like the long videos, saves me from searching for something to watch. Central California Watching

[@johnmcwhinnie7697]

Another great video Mike and some great views, few weeks behind your posts but catching up....U got those wipers fixed yet 😜😜

[@joed9908]

MMM where do you find these roads to drive on. WOW

[@waynegreening5247]

Why not let your daughter pay half the payments and then when house is sold you get down payment back before splitting equity.

[@sandramarionreiffenberg5653]

At 22:40 you are at Norwood Hill - I love your videos - thanks to show us your rides.

[@harleyhawk7959]

wife and I were on a road trip, we rode thru glacier park Montana. came out the Eastside, went north up into Canada. stopped in Cardson for the night. hotel price was ridiculous over priced, we walked out for dinner, I stopped at a grocery for a beer to drink back at the hotel. DRY TOWN! next morning I asked the hotel desk how much rooms cost going north? she says each town you can figure the price doubles at each one. I turned and went south back to good ole USA.

[@david9192]

I love your long videos I am disappointed when they stop. Love your voice too, (some of the other trucker shows they don't talk ot not much makes them boring) I think it is very relaxing and if I am sleepy I knock out and have to wake up reverse the video so I don't miss any thing. A lot of times you say ok thats it for this one but I would like to see you get to the destination.

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Mike : The English guy you refer to probably meant a TIPPER TRUCK, which mean a truck that raises it load into the air and via the rear doors , empties its load. A TILTER Truck is used for sideways motion and as it tilts it load sideways has a habit of pitching sideways leading to it overturning. But I think what you misheard was he said Tipper truck. Nice mountain rote that you took and on a clear day, be quite the thing to see down into the river below. Cheers.

[@kaymorgan8492]

Love love love the million dollar highway!

[@robertswinbank9422]

that was the best video you made for along time do some more like that soon

[@wabbit4199]

Love that ride. Thanks 🏔 man. ✌

[@apower912]

It will be fun watching the buds of spring burst into bloom.

[@qwillaqwincy]

More gorgeous scenery and, wow, did that steep dropoff come out of nowhere. Definitely needed more signage! I hope this route proved itself a good choice for you to drive because I'd love to see it in other seasons here and on Relaxation Highway! ✌🙂

[@SHADOW1982]

I've enjoyed every mile. I haven't been on that 145 since the 80s

[@frannysinclair2613]

Loved the two part long long video! No apology needed...

[@darlenegoff4352]

love the videos and the sneery and riding a long hop the move goes good

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

Wow is right, what beautiful scenery along 145.

[@NatureLovingirl]

Thanks to KZbin suggested your amazing videos and I really enjoy watching this channel stuff,I don't mind watching long videos , good things about this channel first no subscription request ever made by this channel owner, second no KZbin ads appear even when I have not subscribe to KZbin premium I am not native English speaker,I understand 70 to 80 percent

[@patrisha573]

I love this keep them long

[@kathypage1674]

Just a note to say have fun on your time off .Look forward in more videos when you cone back

[@martymuse4423]

great scenery Mike Be nice to see it with no snow sometime also

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Mike !! LOOOONG Videos are fine here as won't be able to see what you see !!!HAHA Great clear vision ,NO interruptions !! Have a safe rest of your trip & ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!

[@MrVarmitr]

Very good somewhere else to go this summer thank you 😊

[@stephenhudson6543]

Keep filming this is good stuff

[@judithwilber2540]

great video,,i love those drives thru those high mountain passes with the steep sides and narrow roads....im just glad im not the driver lol...

[@meemee48larue22]

I agree on the politics, Mike. Biden, the puppet pres. Stay safe MMM. 👍

[@andrewelam1612]

Trump was a puppet also you can't say one is a puppet and the others is not

[@meemee48larue22]

@@andrewelam1612 😆😅😄🤣😄😅😆 Trump was nobody's puppet.

[@andrewelam1612]

@@meemee48larue22 really now! When he wanted the $2000 for the people last year three times both parties just ignore him . Trump only did something when the republican party allow him to he was their pet doggie 😂😂😂

[@chriswhite2151]

@@andrewelam1612 thats because both parties were trying to fill their Christmas stocking from the bill. I have had it with both sides.

[@andrewelam1612]

@@chriswhite2151 I totally agree!! We need a brand new party

[@tazmod7272]

Hi Mountain Man Trucker Mike. Nice video. Not too long for me.

[@courtneypuckett7037]

No way! I watch the whole video 😻😻 love it

[@suesanchez5831]

Glad you didn't turn it off. That was a beautiful drive!!!

[@kelly-jolewis3902]

When I watch your vidio, I feel like I'm in the passenger side. Ty for the awsome vidio. Im looking to get the hell out of Calif. Its a choice between noth part of NV or Colorado. My youngest son lives in Aurora, Colorado, and my twin sister and oldest son live in Nv. Its a hard choice for me to make..

[@edwardduval8486]

Great job 👍

[@BOF7431]

Mike, I just turned on YT and saw this Part Two and your opening comments. Yes, going left does take you to Grand Jct by driving thru Long Canyon and then to Gateway. At Gateway, you will continue on 141 until it "T's" and then you turn left again and you are then situated within spitting distance of GJ. I discovered this are by chance after staying overnight in Cortez. I saw some videos of the beauty for Long Canyon so I made it a point to drive and see it. I had to go the Rt 141 route until the R or L turn, for Grand Jct OR Montrose. I went left and when I got to Gateway, I turned around and drove back on 145 to Ridgway and then after the long drop into the valley, I drove north on 62. That drop into the canyon before your turn on Rt 62 was also something I didn't expect (just like the high ground area after Egnar). Very beautiful and I would love to travel those roads again. I was hoping that you were going to do this route as it helped me remember that area but this time now, with a dusting of snow. If you want to do a scenic drive, go thru Long Canyon on Rt 141, it will definitely be something to remember! Thanks for the memory jogging!

[@BIGV710]

great video mike i like the long 1s KEEP ON TRUCKIG

[@maggiedavis8335]

Heard you talking about doing T-shirts on here one day. There is a place in Montrose Colorado, called “Hangin Sticky” that does T-shirts and Hats, and all sorts of promotional stuff. They don’t have a web site but are on Facebook.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

You are so right about Biden. Karmal will be the POTUS. You spoke the truth there. What a shame the country is going to hell in a hand basket I'm afraid. Thanks Mountain man Mike. Always a thrill to ride with the best driver ever.. Beautiful snowy scenery. Stay Safe . God bless.🌹♥️🇺🇸

[@NorRavel]

Thank YOU 3M, enjoyed the conversation and views....

[@jackball4201]

Hey Mike, yes these roads are sick, but the sicker they are the more we like em. I just read the comments this morning Monday 3-15 and you know somewhere we lost the freedom of speech. All of you who unsubscribe just because Mike shares his opinion, seem to have forgotten that freedom. Make your own opinion known, then we know where you stand but you can't get past the enjoyment of RIDING SHOTGUN . Or, just enjoy RELAXATION HIGHWAY. Just think, when Mike is talking, at least we know that he is not sleeping. HA. SEE YA