Solo Motorcycle Ride Across America - California to New York (Part 1)

My name is Olivia and I rode my motorcycle (Harley Davidson Dyna) solo from California to New York for Babes Ride Out East Coast 2021.
This was my journey.
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[@rustyhunt8896]

Just discovered your channel. I made a couple solo cross-country trips over the past few years, but I take a month and ride less miles so I can see more sights and enjoy the natural wonders. I love your determination. I wish I had started to ride at a younger age like you, but better late than never. I'm 68 and still have a lot of rides ahead of me. You go girl!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Cross Country!! So jealous

[@battlechris8463]

Swamp Wizard was here!

[@jonv92]

I’m leaving on a 1500 mile trip Monday morning.. influenced by shadetree surgeon himself!

[@davehowie03]

What’s it’s called north to south? That’s cross country… just not in the usual sense.

[@davidbrackney289]

A few curse words and U-turns is what makes it an adventure and those are the moments we tend to remember for a lifetime and laugh about later. Beautiful video!

[@TStyx]

Great video, I'm extremely envious. Here in the UK I can ride from one end of the country to the other in 24 hours, well just about anyway. I would love to do an 11 day stretch from one end of the USA to the other. One day maybe but at 55 time is running out. Better get myself organised I guess, haha!

[@KillswitchQueen]

No better time than now! Early summer is best to avoid TOO crazy of weather on the eastern states. It'll never be perfect, just go for it 🤘

[@jameshardy6277]

Do it TStyx. I've saved up and waited patiently for over 10 years to do a 5-month, 14,000 mile USA road trip on my Ducati Panigale. My dogs are 12 & 14 so once they've passed on, I'll be booking flights and air-freight for the following April - Aug. It the one dream, I've never let slip from my mind and once the time comes.... I'm gone!

[@Lloyd-mo]

i rode 3000 miles in june 2020. i was 68 yrs old then. i plan on doing it in 2023 again. I'll be 72 then. u got time.

[@TK-cl1jm]

@@bullcrap379 would love to hear your planned routes! Just turned 55, got back into riding 2 years ago. Just bought a sport tourer, Ninja 1000SX. Just finished an awesome 2 days in New Hampshire, now looking to extend my trips to the rest of this great country!

[@hodaka1000]

65 do it all the time here 🇦🇺 But I've always felt sorry for you pommies with nowhere to go

[@Dadoutdoors24]

My parents always had a saying about gas stations on a road trip i still live by... " If you can't see it from the highway, keep going." ... Awesome series!

[@DeBa1226]

Man, I gotta tell you, I love your journey… and how cool to just saddle up and do it solo. The people, the conversations, the stories along the way are always epic. I generally choose to gas up the night before each day of riding. Roll out on the road around 5-6am or just as the sun is about 30 minutes from appearing, and finish up a full day of riding by about 3-4pm in the afternoon, a few hours before dark. That way I’m not rolling into unfamiliar territory in the dark, when your eyes can play games with you as fatigue starts to set in. Gives me time to unwind, hit a shower, grab dinner & relax. Congrats on having such a yearning to hit the dusty trail and see so much along the way! Whether it’s the Rocky Mountains or the plains across the Heartland, or hills thru Tennessee and the like, all this Landscape in this Country is epic in its own way. Thanks for sharing the travel.

[@duke3997]

Nothing but respect for you Queen, that's a lot of miles for a lil lady, on that type of bike is incredible, I did a trip from Vegas to Alabama then to Detroit back to Vegas via the northern route, on my Goldwing amazing ride, I too did it solo, just me and my gear, I'm ready for another cross country, but on my BMW gtl exclusive. Hang in there!

[@dafyddprichard4107]

Inspiring visuals and a well-written script. The foundations of every great movie!

[@chappy4944]

Beautiful story and video, you went through my hometown of Kearney Nebraska, is saw the archway a great museum about the pioneers and western expansion, No not much scenery here but not much crime or filth either and you can still leave your doors unlocked at night, i really admire your courage to do a wonderful trip like that, it's on my bucket list, Wonderful footage you put together indeed, ride safe out there and thank you for sharing this.

[@lorenerickson6578]

What a great video. You brought back memories of earlier trips out West.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

OMG GIRL - 5K+ miles!!!

[@themotorcyclemaiden9162]

I don’t know what to say, I’m left speechless! I must do a trip before I’m too old to throw a leg over! I can’t wait for part two. Story teller you are for sure !

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!! ❤ We can do a trip together!

[@oldrider]

I think it'll be awhile Ani2bfabulousbefore you have to wrry abt getting too old. I've got grey & white hairs and still riding.

[@themotorcyclemaiden9162]

@@oldrider Hey there, I don’t know about that, I’m 63 years old and if it wasn’t for hair dye, well let’s just say the grays would be waving hello 👋 😜

[@oldrider]

@@themotorcyclemaiden9162 lol, I've got it all planned out. When I can't ride two wheels I'll add a sidecar. When I can't ride with a sidecar I'll get a trike. When I can't ride a trike I'll go to a Spyder and when I can't ride that, well guess it's time to get a Segway and when I finally can't ride a Segway it'll be time to get one of those cute little mobility scooters. Wow, I hope you won't call me sexist to say you do NOT look your age!

[@themotorcyclemaiden9162]

@@oldrider don’t be fooled by my profile picture, LOL why don’t you go on over to my KZbin channel, there you get to see the real me, no make up, hair up in a bun because it ain’t always about looking pretty when you ride, it’s about being ready for the slide. And no I don’t think you’re being sexist. By the way, this strong young lady who just did that ride to New York and back, well, I’m her proud mama.

[@CJ-Foygelo]

Nice work on the video and the solo ride.

[@paulmckee5717]

San Antonio to Yuma in one day. Camp Lejeune to San Diego was the trip.

[@darpope2752]

Great ride, and wonderful editing. No long, painful shots of panoramas that don't translate to video. I love the way the music divides up the days, and sections of the ride (i.e. rain and sun). And, most of all, thank you for painting your pictures with the music, words, and video. Your vocabulary betrays the fact that you're more than a biker. I hear your free spirit flying and searching. Be brave enough to chase your dreams, and wise enough to know when they are within your grasp.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback. I take my time deciding on the music choice. It is my most important tool when trying to convey mood and shape the viewer's experience.

[@darpope2752]

@@KillswitchQueen I worked in broadcasting for more years than I like to think about, and there were VERY high paid editors, at the network where I worked, who don't have the ability to put together a video as professional as your work. You should be very proud of yourself on a lot of levels!

[@erikjohnson4876]

I appreciate the restrained commentary. There are times when the scenery is enough. You have a talent for expressing emotion in few words. Nice mix. Nice pacing. Good craft.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! 😃

[@netiestokes]

Just amazing! What a journey. What a woman! Ride on and ride safe🙌

[@j.w.8569]

Here I am thinking dam I don’t want to ride far and you just road across America. Salute 🫡 to you. Thanks for the motivation 💪🏽

[@speedsterjohnny7191]

I’m so proud of you! I did an New York to Alabama and another to Wisconsin, but that was many moons ago. My best one-day was 757 miles on my Bimmer. I almost needed a crane to get me off the saddle after that one! Ryde safe and we’re all waiting for episode two. Blessings!

[@Mercury4952]

Joining a bit late here, but just want to express my admiration for your guts and your persistence doing this marvellous trip! And mind you - I've only seen half of your first part. As far as age is concerned (comment on some comments below) I myself started riding in 1994. My first bike was a 1200 Sportster. Since then there's been 10 bikes of which 3 have been Harleys. My latest is a '06 Dyna (35th Anniversary Super Glide) that I bought this very autumn ('22). I turned 75 this summer and I can honestly say I never enjoyed riding more than today. One of our sons has joined me on his own bike since a couple of years and we've done some great long trips together. I fully agree on the saying: "You don't stop riding 'cause you're old. You get old when you stop riding". IMHO age is nothing more than an attitude. Once again - your trip and your stamina are both awesome! So is your filming and story telling! And your choice of background music! Keep the Faith and happy riding! / Peter (from Sweden, Europe) PS. Anyone interested in loooong motorcycle trips - I can really recommend the books by Ted Simon. His first is "Jupiter's travels". (4 years around the World). Many of you probably know of him, but for those who don't... ;)

[@wingandhog]

Very nice! Nothing like the open road. Glad I stumbled upon your channel.

[@Nrgpack]

Wow Olivia, this is an awsome video with top notch editing, narrating and photo. I know how it feels after a long day in the seat, so I admire your stamina, Big thanks!!!

[@lonniecross4698]

I do a cross country trip at least once a year. It's good for the soul. Keep it up and experience our beautiful country the best way you can, on a motorcycle.

[@lucasdavis4388]

I know this is almost a year old, Rokform and Quadlock make fantastic mounting options for you to mount your phone to your motorycycle. Rokform is my platform of choice because of the built in magnet, having my GPS out and available has saved me from being lost and alone in some wild places. Luckily I dont need it anymore with the FLHXS but it saved my butt a few times before.

[@KevinKeller-aka-Chef]

Wow, super long days of riding! The most I’ve done in a day is 450 and never through the rain. Great video and story telling

[@Jillybean620]

So cool. Can't wait for part 2. What an inspiration.

[@jgb1549]

Very nice video. I liked the cinematography as much as the narration. Your speech is calm and dry, devoid of drama but full of meaning. It has resonated with me. Thanks for sharing.

[@dmedina6835]

The return of the queen

[@KillswitchQueen]

🤘🤘🤘

[@drak8362]

So inspiring. Definitely on my bucket list to ride coast to coast, though maybe through less of the flat, central regions of the states. Also, I have the same (Primus?) gas bottle, and just wanted to point out that you should leave some space in the bottle for gas expansion. There's a fill line on the side. Great content as always!

[@redpillrevolution6066]

This is awesome!! I just bought a Kawasaki Ninja 650 and am contemplating a ride to the East Coast....just to do it.

[@LyssaWithAnE]

That was awesome, such an inspiration honestly!🙌 this is what I want in life😊 can’t wait for part 2!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks so much, look for it next week! 😃

[@den2868]

Моё уважение девушке 😍💐🤘👍,, я сам катаюсь на спортстере 883 пришёл с Калифорнии в Россию

[@modshiftmotion]

Wow! Epic journey.

[@marks.6656]

Nice video. Do you think you'll dump that Dyna and move up to a long distance touring rig? I know some people like the Dyna for inseam/standover comfort, but the Victory Cross Country Tour actually has a lower seat height with a phenomenal full windshield and bombproof element protection, or there's always the Ultra Classic if you don't mind vibration, are comfy with its weight, and excessive engine heat in the summer.

[@pasqualinobillwilder]

Love your vid - good stuff. Can't help but think you would have got more out of it had you taken some backroads, however. Nebraska, which you said was dull actually has some of the best scenic roads (the Sandhills Scenic Byway) in the country which run parallel to the interstate and make for much better experience (and warmer)!

[@automobilescannerapplicati3400]

Olivia, keep these wonderful uploads coming. There are so many things to learn in this true professional rider approach for a challenging trip, getting prepared for the unexpected as a motorcycle trip always is. Stay safe and good luck on your next motorcycle ride!

[@sammemrys8195]

Those pink skies...wow! And what an undertaking. Well done, you.😊

[@r12rtpilot]

Great video...loved the clarity of the video and the voice over. Wonderful.

[@willmatic84]

💪🏽😤 I gotta say you got more balls then what I have doing this trip lmao love it the views and open roads give you that freedom.

[@bullseyetv5325]

Riding thru the cold doesnt bother me, riding thru the rain doesnt bother me but riding thru the cold rain oooooffff thats a whole different animal lol. What an awesome video!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@t-panda808]

Aye what's poppin" Olivia.. Glad you made it back and that you are safe. We've missed ya!! As always, great content can't wait for part 2.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! I'm happy to be back 😄

[@whitmeza]

Heck yes. Loved watching this and it was soooo good to finally meet you in person.

[@badsanta518]

In July, I went from Central Fl to just south of Reno and back. 5800 miles in 9 days on my fxr. It was awesome. I only wish I'd gotten video, too.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Hope you at least snapped some photos! Sounds like the epic journey indeed, nothing like haulin' ass on the open road 😎

[@fridaynightrydes]

I've been itching to hop on the road for a cross country trip on my bike. I ride a Street Glide ST and hope to find the courage to venture out one day. I think the time is coming very soon and this video motivated the hell out of me. Ride on!

[@jester8732]

Nice, but that empty cup holder makes me laugh every time!!

[@quickshoe6]

Awesome, cross country ride. Love your videos. Hi from Rocken Ray stillwater NY. 61, husband father and grandfather.

[@msnoonan]

"Nebraska doesn't offer much in its scenery. If you're wondering what it looks like from the interstate, this is it"... Shows pic of the Archway in Kearney. Ha. I've driven across Nebraska many times and the Archway is one of the high points. I've never stopped there, and I never will.

[@dmedina6835]

We miss our 👸- long live the queen

[@bertbirge3617]

Very well done, thank you so very much.

[@twowheelswhitebelt8957]

Great video, welcome back! Austria is a small country. But, have the idea in my mind riding the 9 states in 9 days.

[@Lei.theRogue]

I friggin love your vids! Way to go on making that trip solo. 💪🏽 Can’t wait for part II!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Coming soon!! Wrapping things up now 👍 Thank you!

[@luckyone8793]

Great ride! Takes alot of stamina to ride that far!

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Glad to see you back! Great video, love your channel!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks so much!

[@slgarra3985]

I missed something...you got another Harley!? Congrats on an amazing and safe ride/video !!! Thanks for sharing Olivia ♡ mad respect always!

[@yveslegrand9826]

Welcome back on the KZbin channel. I was wondering what kept you offline for so long. Long distance on bike is no fun to me...but discovering USA this way is probably worth the effort.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

I join your channel. Four stars 🌟 kid. Enjoyed the video. Mr. Hahn Clearwater Beach Florida Pinellas County.

[@bobklaege5569]

I recognize that route well! I-80 from Sacramento to Chicago. You should go for an Iron Butt! The best way to cross Nevada is at night. You don’t miss much. And a word of warning about the salt flats in Utah. Make sure you’re not heading into the sun either direction because all that white will blind you if the sun is in your face.

[@coyote102076]

Wish I had known you were so close. I would have rode up and bought you breakfast! Looked like a quite crappy ride once out of Utah! Now I'm on to part 2 😎

[@davehowie03]

I know I’m late to the party here but this is a excellent video. They voiceover was very well done.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Great video, loving the voiceover style

[@womynawakening]

Great job, love your format. Oh that Nevada desert, crossed it several times and it not nice when it's on the warmer side. Goal is to cross it riding my own on the way to somewhere spectacular. Waiting for part 2.

[@jimweagant8920]

Great video thanks for sharing and have a great ride

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelscott6775]

You are talented at sharing stories…you would do well in writing a book.

[@locoocho2415]

Sounds awesome 👍 I just subscribed what kind of bike do you ride? Ride Safe....... Be Safe.......

[@johnjenkins9202]

Wow what a great trip you sure decide do it right for your first trip. Can't wait to see the next video have fun stay safe

[@jamespolucha8790]

I hate riding alone but all my friends are getting old and don’t want to ride coast to coast anymore so I’m going to try it solo

[@severeign2987]

Love it! Really well produced video (narration was a good call). Trying not to be too green with envy, covid put the brakes on a long trip stateside. Thanks for the inspiration, love your videos 🙂

[@shivdeeprane3015]

Thank You !

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks for watching :)

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Nice ride I want to do that this year from Michigan to Arizona

[@MarvelousMaverick]

This is a FANTASTIC video! I love how you told the story, used the music, just everything about it! On another note, I loved seeing NE and Frontier in this! Lincoln is my home town. You're absolutely right about the scenery through Nebraska... pretty bland. It's a great state other than that.

[@pasqualinobillwilder]

You haven't ridden the right roads. Nebraska has some excellent scenic roads if you get off the interstate

[@MarvelousMaverick]

@@pasqualinobillwilder some of them are. I think most of the real scenic stuff is towards the edges of the state.

[@SenditSteph]

What an amazing and memorable trip. The cross country scenery is absolutely beautiful.

[@hajibabul130]

Beautiful trip

[@theodorstravels]

Serious miles, for that time. I'll be definitely looking forward for part 2.

[@davidbones8947]

Greetings from oregon sis you are a true biker freaking awsome lady next time take the back roads be safe

[@vernegibb621]

Bad ass cant wait for part 2

[@SignalJones]

the most I've done in a day was 300 miles. I've got plans to do more as I'm going to be in a position where no one will be waiting for me at home soon, but cross country is a long, long way off for me and my little 883 wingmaster.

[@masterspin7796]

Nice road trip..I would recommend a little more wind/weather protection for the long trips; I'm getting ready for some road trippin pretty soon too... Empire Calif. to Amarillo Texas...planning a Florida trip but that one will be later next summer...

[@BRAMMOTO]

very nice looks like a true adventure.

[@griffinjeff151]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Awesome video 👍

[@inea815]

this is the dream! Fellow lady biker! 🙋🏾‍♀️🤩

[@threecats8219]

Those roads, those views; bellissima.

[@battlechris8463]

Wow! I'm sorry, I'm new. Was looking for valve seal videos.. Anyways, def subbed! Fuckin right on, man!

[@nac5133]

Great music 👍

[@connecticutboy]

Fantastic videos. I'm heading from N. Cali to Nigeria Falls, Canada side in July, then over to Maine, then back through the lower states. My first time attempting a trip across the United States at 63, I'd be interested in the route you took; it looks like Rt. 80 on the way out. Also, did you stay with friends or Airbnb? If Airbnb, which one's, were they motorcycle friendly.

[@christianfekete]

Your itinerary seeem more enjoyable for sure

[@AldoBaez-f7q]

what to do when your riding in potholes on the freeway with semi trucks next to you at night? This really got me tense on my first 200 plus trip from nevada to California. Arriving at Hesperia with all the construction the freeway was in very bad shape. My shoulders were sore for about two weeks :D any advice for next trip... did you ever get sore? I rode my 2013 phantom shadow 750

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Great video. Damn but I have to plan another cross continent.

[@kiwibadger7826]

Awesome stuff chick. Very jealous 😝

[@EmeraldExplorer1200]

Living in the UK, there is no trip available to me that compares to the over 5000 miles across USA, could possibly do about 800 miles from south to north coast but all on heavily congested roads. I'd love to do a ride like that.....one day maybe.

[@mohawkmikemotorcycles9077]

A true rider

[@joebarrows7786]

Awesome.

[@eduardomonteclar392]

I admire you 🙏🏾🌺❤️🏍

[@mattfire7794]

AWSOME!!!

[@Ike32]

I need to make a trip like this once in my lifetime. Great vid 😎. High and tight, mommy!

[@renegade6785]

Real cool Video Wich Song is it when you leave salt lake city Greetings from Germany

[@GoofyBastard]

Great video!!! Looking forward to seeing the next video!!

[@christianfekete]

Although I would love to go from NY to ÇA the trip seems so boring and seems to be just a fight throughout. I think I will let mit myself to beautiful sceneries and varied vistas, certainly not a straight trip with mega trucks. Does not seem that much firm to me. Did you enjoy it or was it just a challenge?

[@dontlook8748]

Best of luck from northern Europe👍

[@Boltedderg]

Going to eventually do one. Just waiting till next year when spring breaks so I get the full summer to enjoy the ride! If you have any tips on riding that far let me know. I could always use advice. Good luck and stay safe! :)

[@jeffbeilman4723]

Wasn’t the wind a killer on a long trip like that with a small fairing??

[@evelynd.ramsay7082]

In 2009, we shipped my 1200 customed sportster and a Harley Duece from Halifax to Calgary, Canada. Then flew out and drove home by means of Montana,Wyoming, Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, ( Tail of the Dragon", Kentucky,, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Maine, New Brunswick and home to Nova Scotia. 2 bikes, 2 women. If a man can do it, so can women. Trip of a lifetime. Word of advice...don't do it solo, time it so you are off the road before dark, we stayed in hotels, locked our bikes together with a steel cable, asked locals best road/attraction to next stop. Enjoy the local attractions and ensure you have a good tool kit, AAA Road Side, proper gear, 2 way radio, GPS and can read a road map! Money in your bank account and an Emergency kit. Later in life you can either say " I thought" about riding America or " I rode America!" I know my answer!!❤

[@evelynd.ramsay7082]

And good tires! I carry vice grips and electrical tape and a sharpe knife!!!!!