Taking a New Rider on Her Longest & Most Dangerous Motorcycle Ride: Independence Pass on a Harley!

[@bradboustead1682]

When riding with a new friend (young or old), it's best to assure them that you are happy riding any speed they choose. You may have to hold your tongue but it will make the best and safest experience for the other person.

[@ridetofood]

Oh, she knew well before we left that she should ride her own ride and not be concerned with keeping up with me. Not our first time riding together...Just the first time past the front range for her. And we’ve been friends most of our lives so we don’t know how to hold back our thoughts from each other hahahaha!

[@About_that_ride]

Not weak… you also could benefit from constructive criticism. Wow lady… deleted my comment real fast too. Now that’s weak.

[@ridetofood]

@@About_that_ride I didn't delete anything actually. however I did send your comment to tara and she too feels that honesty is the best policy. so, here we are!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Great job to Tara for just getting it done. A person has to start somewhere. Remember we all were new at it at first. Kudos to you for bringing her along, always fun with another rider.

[@ridetofood]

Yep! Told her that a bunch as we went! “You’re doing great. We all gotta start somewhere so better now than never!” 🤘

[@steveapel2961]

Greetings, as a longtime rider came upon your video. My bikes of choice are of the higher performance metric variety, and currently own 2 Kawasaki sportbikes. Also when I have time to book a track day riding on a racetrack, I ride in the " B" group, so I'm not the slowest one out there. So I guess I'm a little qualified to give a couple comments. Absolutely beautiful scenery, but I was taken aback a bit by the idea of pushing someone if they are not ready to ride that route. If you are truly that scared, what fun is it? I am much older than you, but I am SO grateful I learned decades ago how to ride, when you learned gradually, on smaller bikes, first riding in the dirt. the emphasis was on having fun, and enjoying yourself. It's so much more about ego now. A lot of the time you spent filming Your 50 dollar meal ( that's a LOT for lunch!) you could have maybe used most of that time maybe explaining maintenance of the bikes, riding gear, etc.Or going over parts of a motorcycle ( frame, swingarm, front forks, etc. ) Also, out of curiosity,maybe current temperature, I saw much snow. It also looked like you were having cocktails, then riding ???? Maybe you then lounged for hours before continuing, but still I would not recommend drinking and riding, especially to a newer rider. I'm glad you wear proper gear, and you stay within posted speed limits. Once more, the sencery was absolutely stunning, we have nothing like that in Wisconsin. I liked the way you used good old fashioned maps to map out your ride, I still use them too! Keep videos coming, stay safe! Cheers!!!!!!

[@ridetofood]

Hi! I didn’t push her any more than she wanted to be. She asked me to go with her so she wasn’t alone and she knew it was my favorite loop! She’s actually been my friend since we were 13, or as she says “before we had periods” hahaha so trust me when I say, we have had sooooooooo many conversations and rides prior to this video. And we still ride together and she’s improved so much! So proud of her! Thanks for watching 😊

[@ottomatic7823]

I thought much the same. Margarita's & then a beer or two? But I'm old enough to be her grandpa. What do I know?

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

let the new rider lead the way, take the lead at junctions, traffic merging just ask them to follow your tail, other wise let ride in front, then alternate so they see how you position your bike in the traffic lane, from this we learn, be prepared to stop more frequently, nice part of world

[@ridetofood]

We rode how we felt was right for both of us. There was lots of communication off camera. 👌 thanks for watching!!

[@clvortex92]

As a new myself and riding my first 350 mile ride. I was nervous as hell. As well as riding with someone who has 10yrs or more riding experience was intimidating. Thanks you for letting her know ride your ride.

[@ridetofood]

totally get it! tara's progressed so much as a rider from being open to constructive criticism while also riding her own ride and not pushing herself more than she should. You'll get there too!!!

[@ronmatlock1380]

Your awesome thanks for the entertainment and showing us around, Colorado is my favorite place to ride. Take care be safe hope to see more videos of the dyna making it to 100000

[@karenhudnall8185]

I like u always look out someone who hasn't been a long time. B safe and enjoy ur ride

[@ridetofood]

always gotta watch out for the baby ducks and help them learn to fly!! 🐥🐥🐥 thanks for watching 😊

[@danbrown5746]

I am sure Tara enjoyed a full day of listening to you telling her of what a wonderful rider you are. Would love to hear her story.

[@ridetofood]

This comment is stupid but ok 🤣

[@bertbirge3617]

I've been binge watching your videos, thank you for great content and you didn't swamp everything with loud obnoxious music... great job, thanks.

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying the vids!

[@SmittyAZ]

So cool. On one of my Leadville rides, I went to that bar in the early afternoon. I ended up across the road at the motel, so I could park the bike and drink the night away / keep up with the locals. Checkout came real early the next day... I've been riding since about '82, I've never led a new / newer rider. Good for both of you!

[@ridetofood]

The thought of grabbing a room and hanging out longer definitely crossed our mind, lol! This was my first time in at least five years (been riding for 10) that I've taken a newer rider on a pretty technical route (she asked me to). It was a learning experience all around lol! Thanks for watching :)

[@stlchuckhd]

Quincy's food looks awesome! Saved it in my Google maps! Thank you Staci!

[@DeluxeChimp]

The Silver Dollar is a gem! I love riding out that way.

[@ridetofood]

Such a great area! And little bar!

[@Delzona]

Another great ride!! This is it certainly a ride I want to do! The Continental Divide would be a great photo op!! And the Silver Dollar Saloon is definitely a stop I will make, my kind of a place!! I'm making my way through all your video just in random order as they pop up in my feed. I really think you have a great style and the content is awesome!!

[@SoopaBee]

350 miles is no small feat for a new rider. And up through Independence Pass no less. Hope she had a good experience. For me, being a teacher at heart, I actually don’t mind taking new riders out every so often. Oh, and that saloon is one that I’ve heard of but have never been to. One of these days. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Beautiful video.

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching :) She had a blast! She'll be in another video coming out in the morning :)

[@MonkeyButtRides]

One of my favorite rides!!! It's just amazing the whole way from Aspen to twin lakes. Well done Terra, heck of a ride for a newbie!

[@ridetofood]

Such a great ride! She did great for someone who hadn’t really even ridden past the front range! Proud of her!! Her skills have improved so much since this too. 🙌🙌🙌

[@colvilletitus9408]

Firstly communication is important. Then let them lead so you see their skill level. Patience is important as many newbies can be difficult to deal with. Advise with compassion so that her confidence will build up to want to ride with you again. Lastly encourage her to practice her slow speed maneuvers so that she can build her own self confidence.

[@ridetofood]

Did you assume that none of these things happened? 🤣

[@colvilletitus9408]

@@ridetofood actually no but was just making observations so that in future these can be done. I know you did but some new riders don’t ride outside there comfort zone. In order to gain confidence and build skill level they need to be confident and ride a bit outside their comfort level and challenge themselves. What I admired was your patience with her. Great .

[@hattrick-df4bo]

Great video, have not tried that one yet... Way to go, teach and great job, Tara!! Going to be checking out the leaf changes this weekend hopefully somewhere in those gorgeous mountains!! Thanks for the video!!

[@renevaldez764]

Thanks Staci , I love your channel, I'm a Cuban guy and I ride a Harley everyday , I love your style, congratulations!!!!!!!!!

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! :)

[@tedpechie6642]

Thanks for the ride Staci

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching, Ted! 😊

[@genekied]

I lived in Leadville for 10+ years and volunteered as a rescue EMT, there are some very dangerous curves coming down from Independence on the way into Twin Lakes. More than a few times we got called out to crashes for bikers that missed curves due to high speed, glad you all made it down safely. Quincy's is pretty good, not too much on the menu when I lived there - steak and potato and a wedge of lettuce. The Silver Dollar was my fav bar back then too.

[@ridetofood]

Yep, it's exactly the same menu, lol! I'm sure there's some crazy crazy accidents that happen out there all of the time, even that stretch of road to minturn is pretty hairy in some sections!

[@jake6618]

Liked your wisdom for a new rider. I taught my grandson to ride this summer,and I have been a little frustrated as to how slow he rides. Try to keep him in my mirror so I don’t loose him. Great video. Merry Christmas

[@ridetofood]

Looks like you’re in a similar boat lol! He will get the hang of it eventually, as we all do. Thanks for watching!! Merry Christmas 😊🎄

[@keithblackburn7516]

Looks like a fun ride! I’m glad you got to the old saloon. I lived in Leadville for a short time back in the mid 80’s and frequently dropped in for a beer or three!

[@ridetofood]

How cool! Love that little town, and bar!

[@aaroncheromiah7451]

The ride looks nice, an I would like to take a ride that way one day

[@ridetofood]

It’s a great ride! :) definitely add it to the bucket list

[@aaroncheromiah7451]

Yes I will, maybe this year

[@rbatman9704]

Nice ride. Showing our beautiful rides in our state. Always fun to take people new places. And always new riders.

[@ridetofood]

Agreed 😊 thanks for watching!

[@seH2i]

Thank you for a very inspiring story.

[@terrencejohnson3277]

Hi Staci, I just found your channel😁. You have great content and you are VERY easy on the eyes, which makes it easy to binge your videos. Hi Tara, This ride is great experience for you, and you did GREAT! After this ride your confidence should soar and you shouldn’t feel like a beginner anymore. Ride safely and stay dangerous! Best, T$

[@ridetofood]

After this ride she rode all over Colorado all summer by herself! She’s doing great!!! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!!

[@MichaelH416]

I love that you mention riding at the proper RPMs. Most stick shift car drivers would tell you that somewhere around 2,500 rpm is a shift point for daily driving in a car. Lots of car drivers then do the same on a bike. Harley in particular typically ride smoothest at 3,000 to 3,5000 RPM. Especially on a windy mountain road, a little higher RPM doesn’t hurt. Another great video! I wanna ride that ride now.

[@ridetofood]

It’s a great ride! Definitely one I tend to highly recommend to people who reach out for Colorado tips! Hope you enjoy it when you get to cross it off the list 🙌 thanks for watching 😊

[@DavisMahavis]

This is the confidence booster she needed... by this time next year she'll be a super strong rider.. much respect!

[@ridetofood]

This was filmed in June of 2021 and she’s definitely improved tenfold! Super proud of her. She watched the video last night and told me “wow yeah I’ve improved so much since then” 🤣🙌

[@solodawg4189]

I laughed through this interesting video.You are so Kool about it and funny.Love ya girl...keep up the good work.🎗😁

[@dmedina6835]

Omg I love your stomping grounds !!! Stay awesomely epic in your travels

[@ridetofood]

I love them too! haha thanks for watching!!

[@russnurse2b807]

Good for you for helping a new rider learn and improve. Good job for her doing her first ride and riding within her abilities. When I started riding there were very few people who were willing to help a new rider. One suggestion I have that would help both of you is to check out Ride Like a Pro with Jerry Paladino. I discovered him about 3 yrs. ago and man what a difference he made in my skills. Happy New Year to you both!

[@ridetofood]

Ride like a pro is a great rec! He’s very well known in the industry. I’d love to take more riding courses. I’m focused on saving up for ADV riding courses next!

[@russnurse2b807]

@@ridetofood Sounds like you already have a good plan and don't need my help 😊

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

Now THAT is a riding lesson. She is fortunate to have someone who knows the roads to teach her.

[@ridetofood]

Hahaha truly! It was all her idea so, I’m glad I could be there with her!

[@randallreece3636]

I just found your channel. I have enjoyed several of your videos and will have to catch up. Love your content. Tara rocked!

[@ridetofood]

Glad you’re enjoying it! She’s on a Dyna now and rides every day!! She’s killing it!

[@robskully3539]

Holy Crap … I live on the wrong side of the USA … what fantastic riding you have out there ! Loved the view at the 5:20 mark. Damm … I am so freaking jealous of the beautiful scenery out there compared to here in New England .

[@ridetofood]

Y'all have some cool riding out there as well! I've heard the white mountains are beautiful! Gotta love the USA. We have quite the playground, right? :)

[@robskully3539]

I live on the MA/NH/VT border … have ridden all over each State … trust me NOTHING here compares to what you have out there ! The views out there are out of this World amazing. Riding here in New England is way over hyped :-( …. I not only have been riding Street bikes since 1980 but also have been riding street legal dirt bikes off road since 1970 and snowmobiles since 1998. I already watch a few of your videos and plan to watch them all. Nice watching them and not having the tunes being too loud or obnoxious 👍 … plus nice commenting while you are riding. I am now a new Subscriber ;-)

[@5280Roadrunner]

Spectacular route. Makes a great connection to Cottonwood Pass and over to Gunisson.

[@ridetofood]

That’s a great one!!! I ride that one a few times a year as well. Wish I would’ve done so before they paved it! 🙌

[@5280Roadrunner]

@@ridetofood will be going back that way this summer. Some spectacular roads in the Rockies.

[@stlchuckhd]

Yayyyyyy Tara!

[@VKWFIAT]

Really liked the video. Its one of my favorite rides when I am in Colorado.

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's definitely a good one :)

[@Nrgpack]

Great video, I love the history lessons. Thank you Staci!!

[@ridetofood]

Thanks, Tom!

[@indiorider8539]

Great vid and camera positioning! Nothing like riding Colorado Mountains! Plus the places to eat is a plus! Hasta luego!

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Crittermoto]

“Wake and Bake” 👍🏻 totally wasn’t a reference to a bakery when I was a teen 🤣 gotta visit that bakery just cuz of the name! Great video. Hopefully I’ll be seeing Independent Pass for myself next year if I get to do the Continental divide trail. Really like that you give us the places to visit when in a particular town. Cheers,

[@ridetofood]

Oh you’ll love seeing the pass! And, honestly, you could skip the bakery, it was okay, but not the best. 🤣 but yes, it does have a very Colorado name 😎 Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s

[@ridetofood]

Thanks Jason! Happy holidays!! 😊

[@OutofAustin]

LOVE IT. I was worried about you taking her on a 350 mile loop but then I saw where you took her and got really nervous for you both. Way to go Tara. Good for you. What an experience. 🌲🦌🍺👍🏼

[@ridetofood]

lol! don't gotta worry about me too much, i've ridden this one at least a dozen times. ;) She killed it though! So proud of her. Thanks for watching!! :)

[@drwswhite]

I think you know how I feel about riding with anyone (friend or novice). I enjoy the "one-day" road trips that comprise at most 6 round trip hours. I despise riding with anyone for any longer than that (they had better be a real good friend and we both can handle each other's way of riding over long distances). With that in mind, I truly admire your willingness to take on a novice rider on a trip like this. I am sure she learned much from your riding and experience.

[@ridetofood]

I'm right there with you on all of that! I definitely won't do a ride like this with a new rider again, hahaha! But, I have known her since I was 13, so if I was going to take anyone on a ride like this for their first time, she was the perfect candidate.

[@donrozette2706]

Mentoring 101. Those passes look awesome

[@ridetofood]

Colorado's a motorcyclist's candy store, that's for sure! Thanks for watching :)

[@TeeBeeZee]

Great video! I could relate to this one well, having ridden the area a lot over the years. I also enjoy seeing the world through the fresh eyes of a new rider but the slower pace can be hard to endure during the process. In my case, the patience really paid off, as one of my friends has really taken to motorcycle travel and has been riding across the country with me on crazy summer adventures for the last 6 years. Keep up the good work, Staci!

[@ridetofood]

Loooove this!!! Tara took this ride and ran with it as well. Her riding skills have gotten sooo much better, and she’s ridden all over Colorado and has done so many solo trips on her bike. So proud of her! Thanks for watching!

[@About_that_ride]

Yeah I don’t want to hear all that complaining as a new rider.. I want to hear “you did it! We didn’t die and I knew you could do it! I’m proud of you! You will definitely get even better as you get some more hours on the saddle.. great Job!” All that “constructive criticism” was more like complaining and a lack of patience on your part not at all a new rider issue. The girl did great and exactly what she was supposed to do within her abilities and the speed limit. All that was demoralizing to that poor girl no matter how nonchalant she may have acted. Hopefully she’ll ride again with you and not feel like she’s a drag and a burden.

[@ridetofood]

@@About_that_ride lmfao. you're weak AF. now THAT was demonizing and intentional criticism. xoxo.

[@ridetofood]

@@About_that_ride (now that i've gotten that really solid hiliarious comment out of my system) she's known me for 15+ years. you think she was just some random person I was going to take on an insane ride for a newbie? SHE chose this ride route. SHE wanted to be challenged,. she's done hundreds of miles with me since and has improved sooo much because she's willing to hear the honest truth. I dont tolerate victim mentality or weak-mindedness here. she's a badass. she loved this video too. she got to see how much better she became as a rider in the past six months because of it.

[@About_that_ride]

@@ridetofood somebody can dish it but can’t take it. That’s weak. I wasn’t attacking you lady. You did complain a lot and she did great. That’s my observation and that’s how videos and social media work…. Opinions man… feed back. No need to assume I’m weak… sheesh eww

[@drsureshnarayanan1673]

Hi dear Staci, it's interesting to view your video. Your active presentation and how you present yourself are both appealing. Being a person covered the length and breadth of USA very well you can show the world, especially the third world countries, how your nation preserves the natural resources with out being encroached by brutal urbanisation and unplanned industrialisation. Your video clippings are of good quality in exposure, composition and audio balance.

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching :)

[@michaelsweeney6596]

Looks like a nice ride, will think about it the next time I am in Denver

[@ridetofood]

I'd highly recommend it. It's great! :) Thanks for watching

[@anilthedustytraveller]

I may come Colorado in June. Colorado is beautiful. Keep riding. 🏍💨💨💨💨

[@ridetofood]

You will absolutely love it! 😊

[@anilthedustytraveller]

@@ridetofood I love Colorado. I had been there in 2018. If I came again I will text you.

[@bengtjohansson5221]

A nice video. Greate wievs and snow??? Well thanks anyway for shering. Hi from Sweden.

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

Was just directed to your channel! Love the scenery, the food, and the commentary. New sub and follower on ig!

[@ridetofood]

Yay!! A Texan as well I see! 😊

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

@@ridetofood yepppppppp! Wife and I ride, record, dabble in some food stuff, it’s a cool KZbin hobby. She is a female rider, and a total badass! I’m a big fan of seeing real woman riders doing big things, awesome times.

[@ridetofood]

🤙🤙🤙

[@rcycle4075]

wonderful ride. Great coach to a new rider. Be well and happy new year.

[@ridetofood]

Haha it was truly a learning experience all around. Thanks for watching!!

[@hd01roadking]

Merry Christmas and all the best in 2022.

[@ridetofood]

Right back at ya! :)

[@cantlean4440]

Fantastic video again. Great memories for me. I stopped at that independence pass continental divide sign on a solo week long trip a few years ago. Met some great bikers there. One guy actually took a hd, street glide from CA to Alaska baout 20 years ago. I couldn't imagine doing that with all the dirt roads he said he hit.

[@ridetofood]

Dang, that's pretty cool! I have dreams to do that ride one day. But, not on a street glide lol!

[@thorshammer5776]

Impressive ride for a newbie. Big notch on the belt.

[@ridetofood]

Definitely! She's ridden all over CO since this was filmed in June and has improved a ton. Super proud of her! Thanks for watching :)

[@okiemoto6114]

Staci you are going to help us get through the winter season with your wonderful videos. I haven’t stopped riding in NW Oklahoma yet but I know real winter is coming.

[@ridetofood]

Glad you’re enjoying them! And, ride while ya can!! I know the feeling. 😊

[@markwhitney9175]

I-70 can be crazy. Even the trucks pulling doubles are doing 85mph!!!

[@ridetofood]

Oh absolutely!

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

good for her 350 as a new bee on a sporty . her angel was on her shoulder a couple times she crossed over the double yellow going up to the summit .

[@ridetofood]

She crushed it! She’s done sooo many trips since this ride back in June and her riding skills have improved tenfold. Super proud of her all around 🙌

[@MrTraewilliams]

Colorado is so beautiful and you do such a great job capturing it and tell Tara congratulations on her first long ride and that I looking forward to seeing what fairing and hand guards she chooses when she got back home the next time she appears on the channel 😁.

[@ridetofood]

LOL! Well, spoiler alert, she WILL be in more videos because after 15+ years of knowing me, she can't get rid of me that easy lol. But she did get hit by a car a few months ago (not her fault) and her bike totalled. She upgraded to a dyna! No fairing or hand guards yet lol

[@whskywolf]

Wow that a beautiful ride.

[@ridetofood]

Add it to the bucket list! :)

[@whskywolf]

@@ridetofood definitely be nice couple weeks head there and up to Sturgis 😊

[@cjkirk30s]

Love that ride, thanks for taking us along. It's been couple years since I got to ride that one!

[@ridetofood]

Of course!! I try to ride it a few times a year. It’ll definitely be in another video in the future! 🙌 thanks for watching!

[@MrFCuadrado]

Man, that road and little town…perfect. Great video!!!

[@ridetofood]

Right?! That’s why it’s one of my fave loops lol!! Thanks for watching!!

[@kendrickkipikas5458]

I tend to think that diving in head first is the best way to learn. It seemed like you did a good job teaching her through this ride. Good video, great views!

[@ridetofood]

Hahaha I agree! We are all adults and gotta make decisions for ourselves to learn and grow. I tend to be the teacher that lets a person do their thing, then I’ll critique it if they desire. Fast forward six months and Tara is killllling it! She’s been on so many trips by herself and has even gotten a new bike! Super proud of her.

[@kendrickkipikas5458]

@@ridetofood P.S. I love the fact that you respond to most of your comments, but I'm hoping your channel gets big enough that you can't anymore! 😁🤞

[@nitrowife]

Great video I enjoyed this!!

[@ridetofood]

Yay!! Thank you!

[@stevemartin2717]

250 to 350 for a new rider is darn good , rides should be enjoyed.

[@ridetofood]

She did great!! Was super proud of her for crushing all those miles that day. Think the longest day she did prior was maybe 150! Lol

[@BackRoadBikerChuck]

Hey, Staci, I just found your channel! 🏍 Love your style. Badass first video for me to watch. 🏔 (Congrats to Tara for her first big mountain pass!) I spent 27 years in CO (mostly in the high country) before moving down here to Sedona, AZ. Now my wife and I are riding through the red desert every day.🏜 Looking forward to checking out the rest of your vids. 💙🙏🏼

[@ridetofood]

Awesome!!! Sedona is sooo beautiful. Glad to see you're still enjoying the southwest in one way or another! Thanks for watching!!

[@hippytrev7452]

when l ride with a newbi l always put them up front & let them set the speed they can do & cover there arss so no one comeing up behind push's them off the road...

[@ridetofood]

Yeah....I’m not getting between someone else and an 18wheeler going downhill in the mountains. That’s survival of the fittest territory unfortunately 🤣

[@PMCraig]

Nice ride! I’ve been over Independence Pass quite a few times. Almost forgot about the narrow single lane section on the Aspen side. I love riding in Colorado but even though I’m an old timer I can relate to your friend. I’m certainly not speedy in mountainous areas. I live in central Illinois where it’s as flat as a pool table and there are only 2 minor curves in my town! The scenery in Colorado can also be a hazard. I remember gawking at the scenery while riding the Million Dollar Highway only to realize almost too late that I was coming up on a curve way too hot. Maybe Colorado ATGATT should include a parachute!

[@ridetofood]

I mean, if someone wants to add a parachute, that’s by all means their choice 😂🙌 thanks for watching!

[@JeffMaddox1]

Great job!

[@ridetofood]

Thanks Jeff!

[@robertheneghan766]

Love it I'll be out there in June or July

[@ridetofood]

That’s a great time to be there :)

[@jeffhennings6015]

Absolutely beautiful ride safe and merry Christmas and happy new year

[@ridetofood]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you too! 😊

[@goose883hdvalen7]

Here in California no really great roads like Colorado's great roads. Great job Staci showing her the open roads in your area and as always you give heads up for safety reasons. Happy Trails. HAPPY NEW YEAR🍻.. Keep well & keep riding those mountain highways 🤗 🍹🌮🍔🥩🥧

[@ridetofood]

Have you been up into the sierras at all? Sonora pass or any of that region? Definitely some good riding out there! And Happy New Year to you as well! :)

[@goose883hdvalen7]

Yes on the back of a bike..Iwas so amazed from your mountain I totally forgot the Sonora's over by Jamestown🙂. Thank you for reminding me. Yosemite also is a nice ride. Keep well. Happy Trails

[@ron5184]

Great Video! All ways ride your ride, and you always arrive. As for me I really need to learn how to travel. I spent (camped) the night in Leadville. Man, I missed some cool places. Independance's Pass was a great ride at the first of July also. Thanks For sharing.

[@ridetofood]

Lol! Leadville has some really cool stuff to see, and will be in another video in a couple of months! ;)

[@garyjackson578]

I Love Independence pass!!! east side is way more intense than west side,,,,,,,beware of the crosswinds!!!!

[@ridetofood]

Never have had a crosswind up there but I can believe it! Thanks for watching!!

[@vidman3WM]

Beautiful roadways! When was the ride? I was expecting more snow for Denver in December.

[@ridetofood]

June of 2021! That road is definitely closed in the winter due to snowpack lol!

[@jimweagant8920]

Thanks for the ride along and video Merry Christmas

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching!! Merry Christmas to you too 😊

[@lpete531]

you were once in her riding shoes, nice of you to give her some riding pointers.

[@ridetofood]

Exactly! Everyone starts somewhere. :)

[@vtrack1963]

Merry Christmas! Your channel is nice for me in that I like my rides to have a food destination also!

[@ridetofood]

Live to ride, ride to food is my life motto 😎😎😎👏

[@ottomatic7823]

Riding the westbound side of Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass for a new rider can be terrifying. Slow moving semi's and others who drive like they own the lefthand lane.... Tara may have bit off more than she should have. Silverplume to Georgetown on the return. Short section but insane drivers.

[@ridetofood]

Agreed! Especially on a bike she just recently upgraded to (she was on a little honda just a few weeks prior). Proud of her for pushing herself while also "staying in her lane" so to speak. :)

[@robertrodriguez2412]

Man beautiful country! Rode with my buddy like that to Sturgis one year & ugh…Reminded me of a battalion march slow down speed up. I rather ride solo. Great video! Happy holidays!

[@ridetofood]

Hahahah, I completely understand. I also prefer to ride by myself 99.9% of the time :) Thanks for watching!! Happy Holidays!

[@life_behind_bars]

Great video as always! I have to say your friend hugging the center line and crossing over it in the curves kind of made my butt pucker a bit😂😂. I have a buddy that does that and it drives me insane. Now I'm going to hit the kitchen and see if I can find anything that looks even remotely like those desserts you two had. Looked so good!

[@ridetofood]

Hahaha! She’s much better now. She has been RIPPPPIN all summer, all over Colorado! I’m so proud of her! ...and I dream of those little desserts lol. They’re worth stopping for alone! 😋

[@baggerbuley]

The song you used during the review of Quincys is one of Million Dollar Bogans favorites. 🤘 (ps, love your videos)

[@ridetofood]

Nice! Thank you

[@79SctDriver]

“Way to go” to the new-ish rider! Scared me on those curves, but we’ve all been guilty of hugging those blind curves before realizing it. Around here (North GA mountains, I see sport bike riders doing it on purpose. Freaks me out. Anyway, nice vlog!

[@ridetofood]

It happens, as you said! Her riding skills have improved sooooo much since this summer. I’m so proud of her! Thanks for watching :)

[@michaelbunner1282]

Independence Pass was one of my favorite rides. High Mountain Pies is another real good place to eat if you like pizza.

[@ridetofood]

HMP is amazing! I’ve filmed there for a video actually

[@michaelbunner1282]

@@ridetofood we loved it. We are planning to visit Arkansas next summer, I have ordered the guide so that we can plan our trip. I enjoy watching your videos and wish you safe travels wherever you go. Keep up the good work.

[@penaj58]

Great video. Great history lesson.

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@mohawkmikemotorcycles9077]

Rad video. Colorado is so beautiful

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! Definitely spoiled living so close to all of this great scenery!

[@williamharring2592]

Yaaeeeha!!😸😸😸😀😀😀🌺🌺👀👀!!!!!!! Staci;!! This was absolutely Special!!! The ride to the Great Divide was so beautiful and what a exciting ride!!! The History of the Steak house old Saloon, Doc Holiday Story!!! The Steak made me very hungry!!! The lady did good as far as i could tell in the video!!! Im no expert on mountains!!! Mena is about it!!! Thank You for the intertainment!!!! Take care ,Staci!!!!✌️✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🌺🌺🌺💚💙❤️🛴🛴🏍️🏍️🏍️🍹🍹

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@bohunter1949]

Hello from older riding couple ( s.w. La.) like your videos just found them thank’s for sharing. p.s. which H-D or you riding?

[@ridetofood]

Howdy! I’m riding my 2015 Dyna LowRider in this video. Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@billortloff4215]

Thanx for the map option. Thats the first thing i do after one of these types of videos. Awesome video though.

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@bryanlineberry5502]

I lived in Leadville on 2nd street right across from the bar you stopped at

[@ridetofood]

Rad!!! I love that little town!

[@bryanlineberry5502]

Iam trying for a trip in July would to meet just to say hi . I bought a 98 fatboy with 3835 original miles and want to ride it to Leadville to show my old friends. Keep in touch

[@Gregs_World]

I'm glad mentioned Leadville Many years ago I was riding with some friends in the middle of that very same town eating at diner There were a couple of offices of the prison sitting next to us They told us that some of the cattle had gotten loose and the prisoners had taken THE PRISON VEHICLES to round them up I believe that is the definition of a minimum security prison They were telling us the truth And the story you just mentioned about why the steaks were so cheap I'm sure is true as well Another great video I was nervous for her as well on that one lane road Well done Very best to come

[@ridetofood]

What a wild story!! And, Tara has improved so much as a rider since this was filmed. Proud of her for pushing herself, even tho it was super nerve wracking lol! Thanks for watching :)

[@Gregs_World]

@@ridetofood YOU helped her advance by believing in her with THIS particular ride. That's a wonderful thing. Have a wonderful holiday season

[@ridetofood]

@@Gregs_World You as well Greg! :)

[@loosescrew9438]

I love Leadville

[@ridetofood]

Leadville is sooo rad!!! Glad you dig it too

[@thegoblin2684]

I know how your friend was feeling , I did a 7-Day ride on a bike that I had bought only two weeks earlier I did not know the bike and it did not know me .

[@ridetofood]

Definitely! Practice makes perfect, and her skil have improved tremendously since last year. She’s always riding 😊

[@waynesiminski8268]

Yeah, that road might have been a little too technical for her skill set. Had a friend we used to ride with who was constantly falling behind out of sight and entering corners all wrong etc. Worst part was, he thought he was a good rider. Great looking road tho, and you sure do tease with the food you show. Another excellent job girl. Thanks

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, it was a little intense for her but I’m proud of her for pushing herself! Her skills have improved so much since this was filmed six months ago! 🙌

[@coldwaterjimmy7044]

Thanks for the experience. I don't own a bike but am thinking about buying one. Nice ride & video ladies 🇺🇸 ... Dumb question but what do you mean that it is tough riding slow? This is all new to me.

[@ridetofood]

Not a dumb question at all 😊 I just mean that I’m used to riding at a faster pace, so riding slowly and overly cautious is not fun for me. As a new rider those things should definitely be prioritized though! So basically it’s mentally tough to ride that slow. It’s the equivalent to sitting in traffic for me.

[@coldwaterjimmy7044]

@@ridetofood copy that ... TY

[@ronaldjohnson7905]

For anyone who is not used to the altitude, please don’t have a beer and get back on your bike. I generally tell people don’t drink and ride. Not even one. This is even more important if you’re coming from the lowlands and you’re in the mountains. I am not against drinking. I’ve done my fair share. I just don’t drink and ride.

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching!

[@joondallass9106]

I love it your rider

[@ridetofood]

thanks for watching!

[@thelazyboymoto]

I hope to get the grand tour from you when I come to Colorado? Would be cool to see Glenwood springs again but actually go in the spring pools lol

[@ridetofood]

I honestly do not ride with other people very often. I really don't enjoy it when i'm trying to work lol. Glenwood Springs is rad AF! I prefer Iron Mountain over GHS Resort for dipping, its more adult friendly. Food wise, I'd recommend slope & hatch for hipstery tacos, grind for beer and burgers, and glenwood canyon brewing for craft brews and good food!

[@thelazyboymoto]

@@ridetofood I totally understand that. I prefer to vlog alone lol I'm not a timid rider I tackle LA traffic and canyons on the regular. I think I'm faster than most bikers out here. Lol I'm passing bikers even splitting lanes lol I'm definitely solo rider for sure. Just thought it would be a fun collab. Merry Christmas 🤶

[@billreynolds2221]

I choose to ride alone simply because I’ve never had the good fortune of being able to keep up yet enjoy the ride. Put two or more bikers in a group with a destination and it quickly becomes a race. I’ve bailed out of more group rides then I’ve completed and I quit riding interstates years ago right about the time someone invented the cell phone.

[@ridetofood]

Glad ya found what works best for you! 😊🙌

[@donpet8258]

U can figure out a new rider in a 20 minute twisty & freeway ride. Then refer them to rider their level. Their both happy, & u too with a good rider.

[@ridetofood]

Do you think she’s a random person I met at a donut shop that morning? Lol 😂🤣😂🤣

[@donpet8258]

@@ridetofood the way you talked about her and made her feel at the end. It looked like it. :)

[@PatQuickle]

Leadville was known for Baby Doe Tabor, not Molly Brown. Baby Doe died at the matchless mine just outside of Leadville.

[@ridetofood]

Both are names known throughout town. Thanks for watching! :)

[@PatQuickle]

@@ridetofood That is true. More so Baby Doe. JJ Brown made his money in gold in another state and landed for a short time in Leadville before ending up in Denver. I do love that you did Leadville. One of my favorite places to visit. I even did a photo project up there years ago. I also love you mentioning the history. Being a CO native, there is a lot people don't know about the state that have lived there for long periods of time.