Tahoe on a Harley-Davidson

[@robwinegar9033]

Rode there from Tonopah, NV, to Bend, OR, then to Death Valley back to Tonopah. Froze on 32 deg passes south of Tahoe and baked in 100 degs in Death Valley on the same day and sandstorms couldn't see car in front of me on an '04 Kawasaki Vulcan - great bike - which led me to my first and only Harley '17 Road King. Good times, man. Do it on two whatever it is.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Sounds like an adventure my friend. Good times.

[@sunsetthrottle9660]

I truly appreciate the time and effort you put in these videos. Thanks brotha 🤙

[@MattLaidlaw]

Comments like this keep me going. Thank you. And the love of the game 🤘🏼

[@TheSkyhighmusic]

@@MattLaidlaw yah Matt keep doing wat u doing ..we just got a new tv and the quality of your videos are awesome man ..rock on🤘🏽 #harleylife

[@rodericksaunders5887]

Man that blue sky line is incredible

[@simongilbert2704]

great , if your ever in the uk i'll show you around ,, as you have just given a tour of where i was in 1986 , so many memories ,, you have made my day , thanks ...

[@fourftr]

Thanks!

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Been to Tahoe in August but didn't ride around it. Rode horses instead. If you haven't been, you need to put it on your list. Beautiful place. Shout out to your video photographers. They got some great footage.

[@simonfuller7331]

Good morning Matt from north east Victoria, Australia. A much needed dose of warmth and sunshine from you guys !!!

[@shawkatshareef3558]

Thank you Matt for giving us the most thorough, organized, and detailed descriptions of places that you travel to. I really like the way you gently bring in some historical data in the mix, making these videos even more authentic and enjoyable. I love Harley, love riding and love nature. Great job Matt .

[@MattLaidlaw]

I really appreciate the comment. It’s what I try to do in these videos. I’m glad it translates to the viewers that way.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Thank you for the video. You are definitely living the dream. Seeing what beautiful scenery the United States has to offer with your lady on a Harley-Davidson. Thanks again.

[@kevinroberts2555]

You guys are the reason I applied for a job at my local Harley dealership, thank you for these videos 🙏

[@Matosjay]

me2..going on 2yrs..thx Matt

[@bobmcginn7417]

I am sold on a trip to Lake Tahoe, great video and information, thanks...

[@beercanbrian1880]

Cool. I'm retired living in Nevada on the other side of the Sierras. Going to take a ride to Tahoe tomorrow and cruise around. Been there many times on my RKC. Always a nice ride. If you're still there, take a ride to Pyramid Lake if you've never seen the lake before. Really beautiful.

[@cliftonwilder]

Pyramid from my house is about 15 miles away. I always like the Pyramid Hwy ride to the lake, then back track to Nixon and Wadsworth. Will have to try it to Fernley, then 95 to 50.

[@beercanbrian1880]

@@cliftonwilder Yeah I do the Pyramid-Nixon-Wadsworth loop sometimes. Nice ride. Like to do a Virginia City loop from the north down to Dayton or the other way around.

[@cliftonwilder]

@@beercanbrian1880 I was thinking that too. Have not gone up from Dayton to Virginia City, always been the other way.

[@Emagg7]

The videos that you do road trips have become my favorite

[@MattLaidlaw]

🙌🏼 thanks man. I enjoy making them

[@markjaycox8811]

So Jealous! Stunning scenery. Great video/great music- great narration.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you sir. I appreciate you watching.

[@hillhousetrucking8572]

Should look up the downieville loop next time in tahoe

[@thomasangelo4219]

Looks like an awesome vacation spot just beautiful Have a great time ride safe

[@alanbobowicz141]

Great video Matt! My wife immediately appreciated the seat reviews! Haha!!

[@BigYella]

Fantastic video! Kudos to the camera women giving us the Panoramas. This is my area and my MSF course is in three weeks. I cannot wait to ride around the lake after I earn my chops!

[@dwight072]

Matt I use that same U Haul trailer all the time. Its a great trailer and just an FYI the U Haul service is awesome. I had a flat on the trailer and called the hot line and was back on the road in about an hour.

[@cpf55]

Thanks for the great video! I got a little homesick watching this. One of my favorite rides🙌

[@dansklenicka8403]

Matt need to stop at the Bridgetender Tavern & grill in Tahoe City great place to eat.. Beautify place gods country Thanks for sharing

[@heathwest3718]

The east coast would love to see y'all come ride the tail of the dragon US 129 the blue ridge parkway, skyline drive in VA, North Georgia is beautiful. Come see us. Thanks for the videos.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Coming next year 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@brians1524]

@ Health West. Just rode BRP, and 421 from Cherokee to Gatlinburg last week. And a bunch of other roads in NC and SC. Great riding there.

[@luisoutumuro424]

Great footage and video Matt. Love Tahoe. Used to have a place at Northstar. Great place to eat & have drinks with a view... is the top of Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley). Take the ski gondola to the top and you will find an Olympic museum, swimming pool, jacuzzis, bar & restaurant... surrounded by 6 mountain peaks, overlooking Lake Tahoe below. Spectacular.

[@hondanut7564]

beautiful riding scenery

[@neilrasche4510]

Hi Matt. Great vid. Picked up my 2022 flrt a few days ago. Need 3 on the road now. Legs aren't what they used to be. Pushing 84 . Your vid brought back memories of a ride that stayed close to the Lewis and Clark trail. Included Astoria, Crater Lake, Mt Lassen, (climbed the volcano) overnight in Truckee at a historic hotel, the earplugs where needed. Then on to and thru Lake Tahoe to hwy 50 and back to Michigan. Starting to think about Death Valley early next summer and maybe ride the Moki dugway road in Utah. So much to see, so little time. Keep putting out those great VIDS !!

[@sportsterrider2087]

Wow just missed you guys. Hard to beat Tahoe here in Nor-Cal. Napa Valley area has some nice rides as well. Coming from Sacramento.

[@flaviohdsgs297]

Awsome country side...thank you for the Ride and the weather was the best..... 🤙🇦🇺🤙

[@thomasmallow9310]

Matt, I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos! They are so beautiful, entertaining and educational! This is by far my favorite KZbin channel! Keep them coming!

[@vicmanjw]

You need to check out the MillionDollarBogan

[@vicmanjw]

He is equally awesome

[@thomasmallow9310]

@@vicmanjw I have been watching him for a long time too! What a character! LOL

[@scotthayley1939]

My spirit soared watching this video thank you

[@MattLaidlaw]

Glad I could make your spirit soar.!! Thank you for the comment.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Hey Guys, I get a lot of spammers in my comments section. Just to be clear - I do not give out free prizes to people who comment (unfortunately). If someone reply’s to a comment that looks like me who says you won something, it’s a scam! Do not respond. I’m trying to block these accounts from my channel. Sorry for the inconvenience. You always know it’s me commenting from the check mark (verified) next to my name. On a positive note I want to thank everyone who watches and comments (good or bad) it helps me know what type of content you guys as viewers want to see. Thank you!

[@jamesfcarlton6890]

*If you had pinned this **#Matt** it would be at the top of the comment section buddy.*

[@sgilson60]

Definitely a bike it list run !

[@carmensaltarelli1387]

Hey Matt. Well you have done it again. I now have another destination to add to my riding bucket list. Great that you brought the family along. Precious time building memories. Thanks again.

[@hogmnc305]

That’s awesome Matt .. as ur Mrs said .. straight from the magazine!! just blessed by Mother Nature .. the editing was superb n no better to explore than on the motorcycles .. well done mate ..

[@jake6618]

Without a doubt, you have the best motorcycle touring videos on You Tube. Great job, we always need more.

[@JVDK01]

This is good stuff. My friends and I rode up there from Oxnard at the end of June for a couple days then headed for the redwoods.

[@jayteesgear]

BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing Matt! And I need that Trailer in my life!

[@rodlubasky291]

Great video. My son and I did that ride back in June of 2015. Thanks for bringing back some great memories. Definitely one of the most scenic rides in the U.S.

[@jimmin9802]

A to do ride for sure! Thanks for the ride along i enjoyed it.

[@dennisriddle197]

Thanks for taking me on an awesome epic ride on my lunch break!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for joining me!

[@hoss6048]

Awesome! Emerald Bay has some boat in campsites that I someday hope to do. I’ve always wondered how Tahoe didn’t end up a national park. It’s got that special vibe to it all. I took my stock seat and sent it to Mean City Cycles…I got the “Iron Butt” package…it’s right now…the ladies would like it too!

[@RoadKing-zl4jj]

Hope you enjoyed our back yard. We do!👍

[@LivingOnCash]

Thank you for yet another amazing video. I'm lucky to live near the Lake on the NV side and am retired so I can ride midweek with a lot less traffic. Fun watching you ride roads that I've traveled on so many times. People come from all over the world to see this place and I get to live here. Besides the lake, there are tons of amazing rides throughout the northern Sierra's. Going south from the Lake on 89 over Luther Pass to highway 88 and west to Jackson, then 49 north to Placerville and pick up 50 back to the lake is a favorite loop. You can head north from the Lake on 89 up to Truckee too and continue up to Lake Almanor or head north west to Oroville. There are many more beautiful areas as well and if you ever want to explore I'd be happy to be your tour guide. 👍

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for the comment. We are planning on taking some more rides through the sierras. I’ll have to try some of those roads. Thank you

[@wallyr.7854]

Another fantastic video (mini film), I F’N LOVE this channel, thanks Matt 👊🏻

[@birchwhitehd]

Awesome ride… ty for sharing

[@robertnewton3392]

Literally did the Tahoe loop yesterday! It’s such a special place.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Oh nice!! I bet the crowds have died down a bit. Yea, it’s a special place.

[@robertnewton3392]

It stays pretty busy until it starts to cool down towards like the end of September. I live in Sacramento so I go pretty often- originally from Orange County down by you. Also, wanted to say thanks! I got my first bike like 3 months ago (2022 Low Rider S). Your videos inspired me to get a Harley and put miles on to get out and see more. It’s been such a joy and escape. Really cool seeing a familiar place I love through your eyes!

[@connecticutboy]

Matt, always enjoy your videos and the documentary about your travel area. Been up to Tahoe several times on my SGS from NoCal. Loved your drone footage. Glad you had great weather for your family getaway. I'm heading back there in October with my brother, who's coming in from the east coast, and some of his European friends. I forwarded this video to them so they could see what I was explaining about the area.

[@samchavez8994]

cool i love ridding through that area it is beautiful.

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s definitely nice 👍🏼

[@2wheelsgene171]

One of our first rides on our new Ultra back in 2020. Beautiful.

[@danpeoples1000]

South Lake - to - Genoa (oldest town/bar in Nevada) via Kingsbury grade to Carson and back up 50 to the lake is a fun ALT route ride. I'm homesick watching this awesome video.

[@ocglide2566]

Another great cinematic release by Matt Laidlaw. One of my favorite places on earth and I have not ridden my Harley there yet, what is wrong with me!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Get out there brother! Check Tahoe off the riding list

[@robertbedson3207]

Wow what a place❤️ 🤘

[@davidsizemore2745]

One of the best video's you have done Matt. Tahoe is amazing. Love your video's. Your content is always off the charts.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the comment.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Really Great and cool video Matt. The camera work was spot on and the scenery was amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@K9RickRet]

Nicely done! 👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@geoffozevans4500]

Lovely film Matt, I will get to the states one day, thank you for sharing 😀

[@jimlebiedz5723]

We loved it when we did the rolling rally a few years back. Riding around lake Tahoe stands out in my memory more than any other part of that ride. Thanks Matt for bring back those memories!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for reliving them by watching. 🤙🏼

[@PengithePengsen]

Thx for all those videos! Always a pleasure to watch. Greetings from Hamburg/Germany ✌️

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! Thanks for checking it out.

[@shidoshii1474]

Very awesome thanks for sharing!

[@kvaz5588]

Greetings from Virginia! This video was EPIC!! it is now on my bucket list!

[@CraigSmith568]

What beautiful scenery. I would skip over South Lake Tahoe also. I have the Hammock seat on my Heritage and I love it.

[@MattLaidlaw]

The softail Hammock is money 🤙🏼

[@snakevenom8191]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you!

[@maconmiles2057]

Great video Matt! Thanks to the ladies for taking some great footage. And that King is looking nice!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you ! We told the ladies the only way they were invited is if they filmed.

[@maconmiles2057]

@@MattLaidlaw LOL!

[@flhfd1703]

A very nice ride through fantastic scenery, beautifully captured in perfect weather! I also very much enjoyed your use of music. Absolutely splendid job! Thank you very much indeed!

[@paulmorris3022]

What an amazing place, Brilliant Vlog as always

[@garyehrhardt3136]

Ty for the ride Matt, awesome 😎

[@MattLaidlaw]

And thank you for watching. I enjoyed making it

[@swiftcaution5170]

Haa! The perfect Tahoe weather in August! Love the high country in the summer 😋

[@sadletrampsscooby]

Easily the best vids on harleys on u tube. I like million dollar but Matt’s are awesome

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you 🙏. I appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you for watching.

[@ianbestor1528]

My dad lived in Covina, so Ive been to the shop a few times growing up for his 91 FXSTC (now mine). These vids alone are wayyyyyy better then the contrived official Harley commercials (those are pretty cringe). Excellent.

[@StarringCuba]

always love your nature adventure rides. nice opening and soundtrack. awesome vid!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! and thanks for watching

[@TahoeMtnMan]

Glad you made it up to our part of the world (we live in South Lake). I hit Emerald Bay after work and it never gets old. I hope you and your family had a great visit. I suggest returning in the Spring when Eagle Falls has more water. Love your videos... keep'em coming.

[@MattLaidlaw]

We will have to come back in the spring. You live in a beautiful place. 🤙🏼

[@jimweagant8920]

Good video thanks for the ride along

[@michaelfuller2378]

Another great video Matt! Need to fire up the Ultra Classic and head out to Tahoe!

[@Moto_Steve_Adventures]

Freaking epic, bro! Another destination for the bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s worth the trip. Just plan the right time of year.

[@jb856]

Your video is a little long but I couldn't make myself fast forward thru it due to the excellent scenery, content and editing. Great work. Thank you. We did the lake too. Great memories for this Virginia boy!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Tahoe doesn’t disappoint

[@paulleonard4856]

I was looking through your videos for the Revival Icons and came across this amazing video! Amanda & Aubrey - great job on the videography! i won't repeat what a lot of comments already said, but i have to add that the last section really got to me. That song that kicks in when you switch to the boat trip, just perfect. Another commenter said it made their spirit soar - exactly. Made me feel so happy seeing you all enjoying yourselves in such a beautiful place. FYI, i looked up the song -- it's "Bring My Friends" by Tigerblood Jewel if anyone else wants it in their playlist.

[@SCBiker58]

Great Video Matt. We hope to see that area one day.

[@jimyounger9490]

Unbelievable. I must get out that way. Can’t imagine what it looks like in real life. Thanks for the video.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you for watching. It’s was a good time. Great scenery.

[@josuemuro]

You just don't disappoint. Beautiful material you came up with Matt. Feels like we are right there riding along...

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Thank you for the comment and for checking the video out. 👍🏼

[@timhenry6403]

Hi Matt. Tim here from Dubai. So great to meet you the other day and have a chat. Thank you again for another amazing video and all the work that goes into it. Like I told you they are like mini stories and so relaxing to watch. Man you took a pretty hard tortilla blow to the head🤣 BBQ is waiting here in Dubai. Ride safe as always and can’t wait for your next story. 👍🏼

[@Rob.D.]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@fourftr]

Matt as usual great video. Coming from N.H. when you say Tahoe I think skiing which brings me to my most important question? When will Harley-Davidson make a golf rack for us Road Glide owners can ride them to the course. I know the guy who rides the Road Glide that races the baggers has one!! How about you using your pull and talk to Harley-Davidson rep

[@stevenvera3210]

As ALWAYS Matt.! Your videos are way beyond any othe documentary on Lake Tahoe. I did the same trip back in April 2021 on my '14 SGS. Thank you for a great video once again... My next visit will be on my '22 HD-PA-GI.

[@MatthiasMenck]

Great video Matt! So jealous....

[@michaelpatterson9897]

Another great one Sir Matt! I did that loop WAY back in the 80's in my Mustang convertible and now I really want to do it on 2 wheels. Your content is always so well done!!

[@jimkelley5578]

Thanks for another great ride along. Your video quality is the BEST!!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for checking it out 👍🏼👍🏼

[@steveh6765]

New to your channel, my wife and I love watching your videos, especially these long distance of America! Great job! Keep up these wonderful adventures! We're from Vermont!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Welcome and thanks for watching. I need to get out to the east coast and do some rides. Thanks for the comment.

[@edgonzo7079]

Thanks Matt, for all your videos; I’d like to say they played a big part in buying a Harley. GOD bless you and your family.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. God bless.

[@austinap2248]

I may be biased because I'm born and raised in California, but we got it all for riding . The coast, the mountains and the desert with the weather to back it up. And if you plan it right you can experience all 3 in one days ride.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Agreed. Just a true statement. No bias there.

[@StanfordCrane]

Thanks for another great video Matt. I'm headed up there in a few weeks myself on the Pan Am.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Niiiice. I’m jealous. Enjoy man. 👍🏼

[@addicted2baseballrgd21]

14:06 that was cute lol Did this ride with some friends back in 2017. Week long trip. Rode all the way up the 395 to Lone Pine/Mammoth . Than continued to South Tahoe where we stayed for 3 days. We circled the lake as well, but went clockwise, so we would be closer to lake. The next day, we did a day trip to Virginia City. When we left Tahoe, we cut across to Monterey, than worked are way down the coast (unfortunately not all of it, because there was a massive landslide that year), going southbound to be near the ocean. Best motorcycle trip I've ever taken. Maybe I should do it again.

[@AdyRider]

Thank you for sharing your trip guys. Looks a beautiful place.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Our pleasure. Thanks for checking it out

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

I was in Lake Tahoe this past Friday and end up going down off road on my Tiger 1200. Great video 👍🏼

[@MattLaidlaw]

Very cool. What trails did you do?

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

@@MattLaidlaw I was on Genoa Peak trail on the east side of Tahoe. End up going down trying to get up to the peak but it was a great experience.

[@timgraham3724]

wow !!! Emerald bay looks to be one of the prettiest places in the world not just the USA.

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s pretty dang nice.

[@seanliske2265]

Awesome video Matt. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

[@seanliske2265]

Watch out for the scam below. these pop up a;; the time. I will notify Matt

[@markkramer2908]

Great video Matt. I rode Lake Tahoe a few years ago and it was everything you said it was and more. Thanks for the video.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching. Yea, it’s a great ride. 🤘🏼

[@MikeK02048]

Another great travel motovlog! Thanks Matt!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@mikedanaher3413]

Great video as always Matt. Went by your dealership last week in the Big Rig. Maybe sometime when I have some time out there I’ll stop in. Tahoe is now on my bucket list of rides. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s a good one to have on the list. Get there sometime. You’ll love it.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

🤘⚡️🤘✨✨ Great stuff Matt!

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 A Really Nice Trip and Video, Matt 😀👍. You took a day from my Home Photo Album. My wife and I sold our house in the Burbs, and built a Cabin on a lake in Pennsylvania. We decided, we wanted to live “on vacation” at the cabin, than waiting for weekends to “pack everything in all at once”. We now ride my Ultra around the lake every chance we get, going out on many dinner rides. We take our family out on the lake on the Boat or Jet Ski, Wakeboarding and Tubing. Our closest neighbors are the 4 deer that come into our back yard nightly, along with the hummingbirds and squirrels that hit their respective feeders daily. When we are Wakeboarding, my 6 year old Grandsons “Pump The Tunes” on our speaker system on our Waketower; to David Lee Roth’s “Just Like Living In Paradise”, because they say coming to the lake “Is Paradise”!! 💯😀👍 Sometimes you have to slow down, to see what you’ve been driving by for years, to enjoy life 😂💯.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Living the dream brother. I hope to get there one day myself. Enjoy my friend. Kudos to you for setting up the dream life.

[@genekelley7579]

@@MattLaidlaw Thanks Matt!!👍 I need to hang with you. You take the nicest rides in the prettiest areas. 💯 I would like to share a beer with you sometime. 🍺 Keep up the Great Work!!😀👍

[@jeffdavis5723]

*You are 💯% right Gene Kelley.* 💕 👍🏼

[@CenobiteBeldar]

What gloves is Chris riding with? The brown/tan ones? I like them.