Solvang on a Harley-Davidson

[@jeffh395hughes3]

Always enjoy the videos Matt. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You are the Warren Miller of Harley video’s. Keep ‘em coming!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Best compliment. Pinned!

[@Goldencountry63]

Spot on about the Warren Miller comment.

[@gilbertmal6033]

No doubt makes me want to ride from West Texas to Cali just to go ride with. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@wallyr.7854]

Some say people have one calling in life and when they find it they’ll be happy forever. Matt obviously found that with Harley Davidson, but he is one of the few people out there that could’ve had a second calling, in the trade of editing producing and creating fantastic videos. Thanks Matt for another awesome video 👍🏻

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Wally! I spend a ridiculous amount of time on them but I always enjoy the final product. I'm glad people recognize the effort that goes into them. We have a ton of fun on the trips. Thanks for watching

[@wallyr.7854]

@@MattLaidlaw You are very welcome, Matt. Each video is always a treat, the hard work and dedication you and your crew put into each one truly shows. Keep up the awesome work you guys do with the channel and especially your dealership 👊🏻

[@mojomanmurph1925]

As one who has hours of riding video to edit for my own personal use, I have found it is not easy at all. I can't get anywhere close to the capturing video and editing like Matt can.

[@Idolismo]

Matt, I said it once and I will say it again, thank you for the fantastic videos. They brought absolute enormous amount of joy into my life.

[@MattLaidlaw]

My mission is accomplished then. Thank you for the comment. Take care.

[@kenpacheco4426]

Dudes! After watching this I shut the TV off and went on a much needed ride. Matt you videos capture what riding is all about!! Thank you!!❤❤

[@BadBlue32]

Matt, your trips, quality of production and crew just keep getting funnier and better with each video! I so look forward them. I’m living my dreams through you guys and you haven’t let me down! I can’t keep the smile from my face while I watch you characters enjoy yourselves. I think you should have your own reality show, personally!! The Stache continues on!! Fantastic man! Hope all the guys see this as well and know how much I appreciate their humor and Camaraderie! 🙌🙌🙌

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Steve! We don’t plan on slowing down. Thanks for watching. We will continue to post more content like this for, hopefully, years to come.

[@oscars6030]

Nailed it w this comment brother!!

[@CGB65]

Great footage. Great music. Great History. West Coast Living.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!

[@DirkCannon]

Life is simple, i see Matt upload a new video and i click on like and watch, life is good.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Brother. I appreciate the community that follows my videos.

[@motorbikeaddict]

Laidlaw you have the best commentator voice of any vloggers by a mile! So soothing. Amazing video as always

[@MattLaidlaw]

Hah! Thanks Chris! Thanks for watching !!

[@jonnybegood4848]

What a fine journal for bikers! -Great this captured this especially lush year after our abundant rains. Thanks for all your extra work on the visuals for this piece. It was as if I was watching kids in grown up bodies enjoying great toys and smoking cigars. Woot-woot!

[@MattLaidlaw]

We are just big kids. None of us ever grew up. haha. And yes! The rains gave us a really green country side.

[@kenkenyon444]

Looks as if you guys had a tremendous amount of fun like always and thanks for allowing us to tag along for the ride and good times Matt!

[@MattLaidlaw]

We had a good time on this one. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching Ken

[@msportster6791]

Love watching these. Even though I on two bikes, family life prevents me from just venturing out on a whim for a road-trip so I go on them vicariously through these videos.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Glad we could provide a proxy. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@pscarolan]

So excited! Another Matt Laidlaw travel vlog... super happy to pour a bourbon, and settle in on a rainy afternoon here in Aus and travel vicariously with Matt and his crew

[@MattLaidlaw]

My favorite type of comment. Thanks for watching Paul.

[@drsparwaga]

Never mentioned this before, but it's definitely a great thing to see people from the same workplace hang out together privately to do activities like these together, and make it work for so many years. Many times, workplace friendships are frowned upon, and best avoided from my own experience, because bs and drama eventually creeps up.

[@MattLaidlaw]

BS and drama always creep up. My theory is you can never make Every one happy. I’m going to enjoy life and create a fun environment around me. Either you can participate or you can watch me.

[@drsparwaga]

@@MattLaidlaw You can set that standard as a boss and owner of a business. That’s a great thing about it, you gain true freedom, and set your own rules. If you can manage your team in a way where the bs doesn’t gain the upperhand and you use your iron fist at times to make sure it doesn’t, well done.

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

I love these ride videos. Only Matt Laidlaw can do a 30 minute video and make it interesting.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Hah! Thank you sir! I always wonder if people get bored watching. I always aim to entertain or educate.

[@superibsen]

Haven’t been there for 10 years. Very fun for us Danes to see Solvang and the traditions they keep. Riding through is even better 😊

[@daemon9737]

Fantastic photograph and another great video! Thanks for taking us along!

[@richardgitz2264]

I am continually impressed by the movie making skills you bring to bear on your videos. You have previously demonstrated strong storytelling; I like how your subtlety introducing character development. Love the various editing opinions you've chosen. Of course it doesn't hurt you guys ride one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Top marks in high quality production with lovely unintrusive background sound choices. One of your best Mr. Laidlaw, thank you.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Best compliment I could receive. Thank you!

[@SanJoseBass]

@@MattLaidlaw I agree man, you’re pumping out some great content. Always enjoy your videos. What camera and mic are you using, if you don’t mind me asking.

[@adamatwell8284]

Giving Zoolander vibes at the end... glad you didn't get caught up in an innocent gasoline fight with your bros. Great video!

[@mojomanmurph1925]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@TheSkyhighmusic]

Your videos are #1 Matt hands down👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 👏🏽

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@thomasangelo4219]

Great trip. Beautiful weather. Got to do it while you still can.

[@MinnowMoto]

Thats place was soooo cool. Great ride. Can not wait to warm up on the east coast.

[@henkan8912]

It's awesome to see GTA 5 on Harleys with Nordic folk music playing! Love from Sweden

[@timverschueren7159]

discovered this channel a few weeks ago. cant stop watching. great harley davidson riding content and history at the same time. keep it up!! greetings from Antwerp Belgium

[@LiLgPnoy15]

I vacationed here in 2016, and I will be here in July 2023! Solvang is a beautiful spot!

[@robertolesen2349]

Greetings from Denmark, the town of Solvang (roughly translates to "Sunnyvale") is a bit of a kitchy throwback as only few places in the old country resembles the architectural style applied in Solvang. Perhaps a bit of a Disneyfied American interpretation that is more prevalent in Germany. Some of the tat stuff in the souvenir shop is actually German / Dutch and considered very foreign for native Danes.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for the comment Robert. Always good to hear from the source. It doesn't surprise me that Solvang has been Disneyfied. haha. Thanks for telling us the truth about the authenticity of the town.

[@camouflage962]

yeah... that's how they are... 😂

[@herschelsquirts2338]

Very interesting

[@pstake001]

Tag Robert, greetings from The Hague (The Netherlands), true because them Wooden Shoes are as Dutch as Billy The Kidd is American. Still love these video’s. BIG THANKS to @Matt Laidlaw, Amazing view of Amrica via your videos. Thanks for ALL of these. Loved the one of your Roda To Hana. Greetings from Holland to all. 🤗😎

[@davepelfrey3958]

Love tagging along on your excursions Matt. That place has some beautiful countryside scenery. No better way to end it, in a pool listening to Sinatra, fly me to the moon

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. You know it!

[@michaelleiser9229]

This just brought back so many childhood memories. My mom would take us there as kids and it was always such a special time. Great video as always, looks like a rad ride.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Cool family spot. Thanks for watching

[@dawnmathis2659]

It always puts a smile on my face when people put ferryings on road kings. 😃😃😃

[@james6275]

You guys always have a great time togther that is sweet. Have to enjoy these moments.

[@tz1592]

Love your videos Matt. Thank you for making all of them from fun road trips to reviews. I live in Pewaukee, WI and of course we're all looking forward to the 120th this summer. I hope you and some of the gang will be coming out this way? It would be great to meet you at the Harley Museum. Come and see us!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! Yes! I’ll be at the celebration.

[@Aprojeep]

ROAD KINGS.....way to dominate!!

[@markhenry192]

great ride, music and fun times. thanks guys.

[@ncautolink]

As always an amazing video! I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@blade-x]

I love these types of videos, beautiful and soothing

[@zapp5283]

Good as always , Cinema quality ! Forever Two Wheels ❤

[@MattLaidlaw]

FTW 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@stlchuckhd]

Great ride Matt and company 🇺🇸 I made it to Cold Spring Tavern in 2014. The brisket (or tri-tips?) was fantastic as I recall. Paul B (from the Motor Company) and I were talking yesterday about the great job you all do. Thank you 🇺🇸

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Chuck! Yea that’s a cool spot. Thanks for spreading the good word. I appreciate the positive feedback.

[@johnw2693]

Another great video! Great to see Jamie on the rides again!

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s always great to have him along

[@millertime269]

So jealous I hope you guys truly appreciate the weather and beauty you get to ride in.

[@yescavol1637]

I’ve been watching these videos for a while now and thanks for the inspiration to go get a lightly used 2017 Road King next week!

[@davebrake]

What a cool video! Just a rad group of mobsters and a fun time. I love the clips with Mickey chiming in in, just good stuff. Nice work with the music, your videos just keep getting better and better. Always looking forward to the next one!

[@9ictv2]

Thanks Matt. What a nice ride…California weather looks looks pretty nice to a Canadian🥶

[@matthunting1162]

Beautiful scenery on this ride, great to see you guys out on the road again and also good to see Jamie back !

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Matt. Yea, it was good to get out after the rain and cold winter.

[@kill1071]

Thank you and your crew for the best content around .

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Garry

[@Jim_Berry]

Hi Matt, really enjoy the ride videos and this is a beautiful area of California. Thanks. Later…….

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching Jim. I appreciate the comment.

[@angelosenteio]

Man, y’all are in my backyard doing exactly what I want to do. Cheers !

[@MattLaidlaw]

You got a nice back yard!

[@ER-mo3wq]

Great video, Fantastic editing, Thanks for sharing , from Nova Scotia, Canada

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the positive feedback. 🤙🏼

[@shkandbake]

Great video! Always looking forward to next one. One of my favorite rides to go on. 🤘

[@jetdoctn]

Great video Matt, some beautiful areas to ride.

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 Very Cool Video! 😀👍 The roads selected for this ride were some of the best I’ve seen from California. It was amazing how the cloud cover went from Heavy Cloud Cover to None at all. The bikes are looking Great, and I would really like to stop at the Bar visited. Great Job Matt and Crew. 👍💯

[@h.wayneb3495]

Thanks for sharing your all's experiences.

[@wolfemanbog4176]

Wow truly a ride for the list

[@austinap2248]

Had me cracking up when your at Cold Springs Tavern and they guys "It's not Azusa but it's pretty nice. "

[@MattLaidlaw]

😂 he had to slip that in.

[@bruceslopsalsop6214]

Greetings from NZ, was really cool to see the Briten V1000, John certainly way ahead of time...thanks Andrew for the info. Love the rides guys.

[@76rml]

We really enjoyed our visit to Solvang last time we were out in California. Missed my bike. If you're ever in the Southeast you should definitely visit Helen Georgia. It's a smaller German themed town about an hour north of Atlanta. That whole area around Helen and Dahlonega has some great motorcycle roads through the mountains and the Chattahoochee National Forest. Lots of local wineries to visit too.

[@saddle8bag]

Never too old to learn. Never understood the reason for apes until I saw Matt @ 8:50. Makes perfect sense now.

[@arnesobolewski1584]

What a awesome Roadride / Roadtrip again Matt ... In a very beauty Landscapes / Area ... I have wait for this next feel good Video and thank you very very very much for this Impressions ... I was some times in Danmark ... It is a different to Solvang, but your Video gives me a funny / happy Feeling, so it will be good happening ... It was realy a little bit kitchy Tourist Point, but hey, you and your Crew have Fun and a beautyful Country Ride, so shoud it be 👍👋😀

[@IsengrimMoto]

Wow. Abso'fkn'lutely awesome. This is my town. Never heard about Solvang, but now sometimes I have to visit this beautiful place. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Hellyahhh from Germany 🍻

[@limadelta2]

Love the ride and that museum is a must see when you’re in Santa Barbara county. Need to get to Anamosa, Iowa before they close the National Motorcycle Museum in September for good. Inside an old K-Mart and the collection there requires at least a day to drink it in. The Laidlaw videos are such a kick to look at and these rides are so close to us that are lucky enough to live here in SoCal. Thanks Matt for refreshing my memories on how lucky we are to live here.

[@limadelta2]

@👉 @MrMattLaidlaw1👈 Hello Matt. What would like to know about about Anamosa? Love to chat about the area and museum

[@limadelta2]

WARNING *** WARNING: The @MrMattLaidlaw1 reply is from a spammer. Don’t respond to anything from this guy.

[@yanceyboyz]

Needed this, right before the weekend. Amazing.

[@grayghost1423]

Good to see Brotherhood, you guys have fun.

[@rjlopatic]

Awesome video Matt. I can't wait for January when my wife and I go there. You pretty much answered all the questions I had on where to go and what to do. If you ever wanna come to the Smoky Mountains I'll be your tour guide. There's much more than the Smoky Mountains here.

[@richardarthur9706]

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@adammorgan7874]

Man I can’t wait to go ride in California. It looks so beautiful down the PCH.

[@silkyd3337]

Matt, I LOVE your videos. Each one keeps getting better. And your music choices are great! I love acoustic music (country, bluegrass, roots, Celtic…) but I personally would never put a lone Celtic violin track on a motorcycle video, but you did…and it’s great! We play loud music when we’re on our bikes to hear it, but at home in the silence of my living room it’s great to leave behind the cliche sound track and explore the space. Keep it up! And your crew is a great group of guys. No one has an agenda except one unified agenda: ride, laugh, eat, return to do it again.

[@michaelisrael6267]

You should be proud of all your guy,s.absolutly excellent video.thank you Matt

[@cjsmith]

I was just there, the Chumash Painted Cave was awesome also. Cold Creek Tavern has really good food. The brisket is my favorite 😎⚡️🤙

[@MattLaidlaw]

I gotta check out the painted cave sometime. Hope all is well CJ. 🤙🏼

[@cjsmith]

@@MattLaidlaw Thanks Matt! Looked like a good time and a fun trip! Let's link up next ride! Hope all is well also!

[@MacRides1]

Great video Matt. You guys do awesome videos and effects . Great drone shots too - it's obvious there is a lot of editing work put into your videos. Thanks!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you Joe. Yes, editing is a beast on these.

[@Rollandchill]

Hey Matt I rode up to Cold Springs Cavern summer of 2022 with a group of guys. Man that narrow road right next to the restaurant is hazzardous. As I was slowing down on my 2015 road glide to prepare to make that left turn into the that dirt lot, my bike began to lean to the right and then it fell to the right, tossing me off and into that ditch. It was a steep decline. Fortunately a fench that I rolled into prevented me from tumbling down thirty feet or so. I could have gotten badly injured if not for that fence. A waitress relunctly confessed that because of the slant in that road someone falls in that same spot at least once a month. So be careful when slowing to make that left then into dirt lot. Stay in the center of the road.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Good to know. Yea, the dirt lot itself is very uneven. Gotta be careful. Thanks for the comment.

[@OGAUGERxR]

Just can't help but say it, ya look a little like Glenn Frey of the Eagles when you're supporting the stache. Really enjoy the videos!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. I haven’t got that one yet.

[@MrOdin68]

Another awesome Video,thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rodya_malverde]

Great time right now to visit the central coast!

[@gfunk63901]

The videos are so good that when they’re two parts, I wait until the second one is available

[@timbrady5527]

I went to college in San Luis Obispo and never made time for a trip to Solvang! Thanks for sharing this, I had forgotten all about it this place. I live in East TN now with some of the best riding in the country nearby but the southwest is King. Love the videos!

[@locoocho2415]

That was awesome Matt, thanks for sharing.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@bwats4796]

Another awesome ride video. Thank you.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching. 🤙🏼

[@michiganborn8303]

My wife got me that exact same leather jacket that Matt is wearing last Christmas Absolutely loved it. I'd love to do a reverse PCH ride since I'm coming from Sacramento and Solvang is a 5h:45m ride from me.

[@MattLaidlaw]

That’s a great ride. Hwy 1 just south of Big Sur is closed right now due to land slides. Plan accordingly.

[@michiganborn8303]

@Matt Laidlaw Thanks for the tip, I was planning of starting from Santa Cruz.

[@jeromykriege]

Solvang Lompoc Sata Maria great rides!

[@tomasnordkamp844]

Hey Matt you and your crew made awesome videos. So high quality 👍👍i am from Denmark and will come and visit your shop the 23 June I hope your are at the shop so i can shake your hands. 🤝keep up the good work 👏👏👏

[@MattLaidlaw]

Much appreciated my friend. Darn, June 23 I won’t be at the shop. You can say hi to the other guys though. Thanks for watching. 🤙🏼

[@tomasnordkamp844]

@@MattLaidlaw I will come by and say hello to the staff 👍👍

[@BigBert]

Oh yeah, love a Laidlaw road trip 😎

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. We like taking them 😎

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

I remember camping at Jalama and going to Solvang fun roads to ride out there. 🤘⚡️🤘✨✨✨✨✨

[@Lucky-jt5bx]

Hi Matt. Apart from the awesome videos you making I can see amazing friendship on all your trips 😎ride safe guys I can’t wait for next vlog….

[@winzoffour]

Love me some Solvang, and on a HD....boom! Nice video.

[@jasonalstrom1628]

Love it, looks like a blast! Thx!

[@garyehrhardt3136]

Ty Matt for the ride

[@davidsizemore2745]

Great vlog as always with the boy's Matt.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you 🤙🏼

[@incmplteGORILLA]

Love that place! We ride up 4 or 5x a summer for lunch! Tri tip sandwiches are the bomb, along with them onion rings. Always an awesome ride. 🤘🏼

[@bmacias]

Looks awesome.

[@johnmiddleton6252]

18:40 Hey Matt, another great video, you are definitely showing the nearby "Hollywood " folks a thing or two Regarding videography . A beautiful video.

[@ericroadking7564]

Awesome a good time was had by all!!!!!

[@RodHog1]

Great video got California on bucket list looks beautiful

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Road Kings represented hard in this one I LOVE IT

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea, they did. I felt left out.

[@MrTurnone]

What flavor ice cream you eating there Matt...Butter Brickle 😄 Another solid video Matt, haven't been to Solvang in years but look's like time to go back

[@Ian-le3bu]

Looks like a nice day out.

[@renniesmith8073]

I'm originally from Central CA spent a lot of time around Pismo and Morro Bay. I'm in Florida now man do I miss riding in CA!😅

[@ihitacurb]

I love these videos! Great work team!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.

[@futurenow522]

Beautiful Footage!!!

[@rianwater1229]

I went 12 years before going down on gravel at under 5 MPH… The following season, I dropped my bike stopped at a red light. I couldn’t believe it. I immediately put on “motorcycle drop guards” and have been fortunate enough not to test them as of yet. Ride safe!

[@MattLaidlaw]

It never hurts to have the engine guards. I use them for the highway pegs as well

[@johndavis5076]

Great video, well edited music and all!. Jockos is also a fabulous eating spot in Nipomo.

[@speedhead1000]

Been waiting for you to make a new video of you guys going on a ride as always great video. Thanks

[@matt.docondor6099]

.. well done, this video saved my stressy' evening 😊