Trucking US hwy 50 in Nevada again.. Loneliest highway in the US!!

Filmed September 29th 2020
Mike Pierce
P. O. Box 2443
Granby CO 80446

[@marsack7]

We traveled down Hwy 50 on a Harley in the late 80's. Quite a memory. Nothing like it. Ate in that Jailhouse too.

[@miajoe4259]

thought your knees had you out of service, had not seen nothing new, well i retire weds 30sep20 31 years with airline in 3rd world city of miami, will soon be back riding around the highways i use to truck, been a while since i been on us 50, thxs for another good ride mike

[@demonhalo67]

Enjoy your retirement, you deserve it!.

[@Rich_Harrison_MPH]

This is always been one of my favorite drives. Stay safe driver.

[@kathyhensarling2537]

Mike, we missed you bud. Hope that you are feeling better.

[@JM-ig4ed]

Hey there - glad to see you posting - been missing you.

[@rickrich7325]

Wish my wife & I were out there driving on that route! So pretty and quiet! So tired of the big city.

[@iworkout6912]

Just remember it snows in the winter. Made some crazy mistakes thinking it was not a snow area, but the elevation brings in the snow storms.

[@pattythompson8344]

Glade your back. Enjoyed the road trip. Stay safe.

[@Karlkn]

I have no facebook account, NEVER WILL!!

[@demonhalo67]

Me neither, they can fook off with they're pc crap. I'm right wing and I'll post what I like.

[@billhewlett1214]

No one cares about what you have to say anyhow

[@roadfugitive1752]

Facebook targets the most frequent posts of socially targeted pond scum. And then the ones who actually have some common sense get booted. the only way to get back at them is to make a Facebook account that constantly brings up only one subject how excellent the tacos at taco Bell are would be a good example

[@fredmartine674]

I don't have Facebook either, you're in the spotlight if you have a Facebook account.

[@carola.6990]

Same here👍

[@lesd9783]

Well Mountain Man Mike, thanks for the ride along on USHwy 50 in Nevada again. I've always loved that highway and I was surprised to see so much traffic in the area too, but it could be some late travelers getting it in before winter starts up. I think you looking for a Jeep is a great ideal, mainly during the winter months and fishing trips. Glad to hear your youngest son is doing great and when you chat with him, please tell him that I am proud of him and thank him for his service so far too and keep up the great work! Happy trucking trails and always stay safe!

[@walterfink9782]

I just started watching this video, but I had to comment. I don't do any social media. None. I've lived this long without it, so who really needs it.

[@scottbell7286]

Me too Walter

[@harleyhawk7959]

yet here you are applying your opinion.

[@walterfink9782]

@@harleyhawk7959 I have that right. Thank you.

[@Linda2]

Well you are involved with social media right now and had to comment

[@walterfink9782]

@@Linda2 You could be correct. But, on a much smaller scale.

[@ionecuff6323]

So happy to see you are making more videos. I recently found your channel and have been binge watching as many of your older videos that I can find. I am with you on some drivers. The ones that pass you, then slow down, speed up, and won't maintain a steady speed when conditions are great. I always set my cruise control on my van to get the gas mileage possible, so I really get irritated when an accordion (as my husband would call them) speed up and slow down continuously. My hub and I are the same way, we try to have patience but eventually floor it to get around them and leave them as far behind as possible. I had never heard of Highway 50 until now. I really like it and will plan a road trip. Thank you for sharing your trips with us. Stay safe out there!!!

[@Sandman253]

Road signs in Australia attract bullet holes too.

[@damitjanit050]

From Minot North Dakota, I haven't seen you for a while. Thanks for letting me ride along. Totally enjoy your videos. Places I haven't seen and wouldn't otherwise.

[@gordoneckhardt5451]

Welcome back, great to see you again. Missed ya.

[@michaelschulze6545]

Of all the videos from you, HWY 50 is my favorite. Your videos are so relaxing, and I get to see landscapes even a lot of Americans don't know. Thank you.

[@haydnplus]

Absolutely. Everyone out East thinks places outside of their comfort zone are just corn and forests, when they are really more than that

[@MaddoggOG70]

Facebook sucks, Matt is awsome, and Jeeps are a pain in the ass. Im constantly working on mine lol. My daily driver is a Tundra. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Keep on truckin✌

[@kennyc388]

Tundra/Tacoma.....run forever with minimal problems.

[@tammyrich8482]

Hey stranger Good to hear from ya again hope your doing well Thanks for the ride Be safe out tbere

[@junedimond1693]

Great video Mike ! Love seeing the sites. Just watch this in time before the debates ... can’t wait to see that ! ❤️❤️

[@fredmartine674]

Wow, the last time I saw Ely, Nevada was in June 2019 when I was moving back to Arizona. Shopko had closed down during that time and in this video, it shows it is now Cal-Ranch. I could say alot but thanks for posting this video. The road that went to my work place is right past where those cows are at. We finished the construction project at one of the mines out there last year. Good to see Ely again..👍🇺🇸

[@74bshs]

Mountain Man Mike, You just put this up today. I have been enjoying your videos for about the last year or so. You have taken me to places that I have been to before and fondly remember (Glenwood Canyon on I-70 comes to mind), and also to places that I would like to drive through some time. I know that it can be a lonely existence out there, but I'm glad you're out there, I really enjoy your commentaries and photography, it's like I really am "riding shotgun" with you. And I bet you are a really nice guy. Truck on, take care, thanks for what you do, and hope to hear from you again soon! John in Montrose, PA

[@ramonadubay1950]

Glad to see you're back, Mike!! Hope you are staying safe and healthy! Thanks to your videos, my sister and I are going to be driving some of the hiways you have recorded to Ohio!! Then I'll be flying back to Maine from there (in California since June to help a relative after surgery)!!

[@Ksinkovich]

So happy you're back! Love watching your videos. Super relaxing and calming 😌

[@pederjonsson4945]

Hello from Europe/Sweden. Mike.Thank you for a great ride on highway 50.Keep on trucking Mike.Love your vlogs.

[@004man]

The rabbit and the hare?! I know you meant the tortoise and the hare but i had to chuckle when you said that. Thanks for the tour of Ely. I've been there several times but not for a while. Matt's Off Road makes some very interesting videos. It's surprising what he can do with that Jeep and a Yankum kinetic rope.

[@Anita_T-Rex]

You're back! Happy to ride with you again😄

[@johnnyjorgensen9501]

Thank you for these vidjas I miss my old life over the road and the happy hours of trucking in the USA!

[@blujaid69]

Know this area all too well. It's my home town! Though I no longer live there, I have family there. It's exciting to see you record this trip. Many blessing to you and yours

[@maggardyful]

Hi Mike! Awesome to see you again! Love the video! Blessings to you and your family! PEACE!

[@barbsteward5166]

I love Matt’s recovery. Always an adventure

[@margaretrapponotti4525]

Love Love Love your presentation of the drive. And the commentary is priceless, wise and adds much to the enjoyment

[@jasonkeehler3470]

I had Facebook for a couple years realized I didn’t need it or want it anymore. A lot of sissies out there get their feelings hurt.

[@solventtrapdotcom6676]

I got banned a decade ago... Too white. Too male.

[@Sanderay007]

Missed you!!! Welcome back.

[@adambrunt7290]

Good morning good morning! Thanks for the ride

[@ButterflyMariposa226]

Love your channel... mi amigo.... keep those videos coming ... god bless..🙏🏻✌🏻

[@kenlewelling7822]

Good to see you back! Well i miss your posts on falsebook i just got off a 30 stint!!! Keep on keepen on!

[@PanamaRose]

Do you follow him on FB? He mentioned once about having people follow him on FB also.

[@wolfgangresch1650]

Hope you had a great vacation brother! Thanks for taking us along 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍💪

[@johnwilliams640]

I was stationed in Fallon Nevada 69/70. Worked off of hwy 50. Sure do love this state. Very good video. Thanks

[@SC-oi9wp]

Nothing better than good coffee and good road trip and good conversation ❤️

[@saopaulo1973]

Thank you for sharing the road with us. Stay safe and until the next adventure.

[@Uisci81]

I busted out laughing when you said fecal matter SF!! You’re so right. Brisbane is a cool tiny town tucked right into the side of the hill. Love your videos!

[@tazmod7272]

Hi Mountain Man Mike. Glad your son is doing so well in the service. Hope he stays safe. I enjoy your videos because I get to see roads I haven’t been on and those I have. I like turning on playback 2X when you go down hill on curves. Riding motorcycles on those roads you have to keep your wits about you. That was a nice Cam-Am Spyder that passed you.

[@desertlady1795]

Oh my gosh ! Your back !! Thank you thank you Mike !💃 happy dance !

[@jafo766]

LINDA LINDA !

[@desertlady1795]

JAFO JAFO !

[@karenecurran7895]

Good to be on the move again MMM . Glad you are doing well . Missed you!

[@jacquelinebaxter6420]

Thank you for sharing your adventures in trucking. I appreciate all your hard work.

[@abdallahalharbi1445]

Thank you very much for this wonderful channel that made me see the nature and beauty of your country, the United States of America. I am one of the channel followers. Accept my regards.

[@ridingshotgun1251]

Your welcome Abdallah and thank you for the support..☮️

[@recyclebills]

I drove US 50 for the first time in 1979 driving a '78 International Transtar, from California to Kansas. Saw more cows in the road than cars. And the Navy bombers in Nevada missed and blew up the road making me think they were trying to bomb me.

[@blal07]

The good ol' days eh? Lol sounds like a fuckin trip.

[@MAX999MAX]

As always your videos are amazing. God bless you

[@LadyMarie880]

Thank YOU Mike, as always splendid, enjoyed the old towns so much, wish I could jump in the pickup and drive to see . Fuel 8.00 tailors a gallon. Haha that pretty well tell you not much travel this year, another way to nail our foot to the floor. Again thanks , keep putting the rubber down.see ya.🤗

[@haydnplus]

The drive is so relaxing to watch and your commentary is fun to listen to. Keep up the great work

[@donleigh8715]

hi mike ive been following you now for a week i really like riding with you your the best mike drive safe .

[@jackysmith1763]

Good to see you back Mike.

[@Daniel-zf7tp]

I watch Matt’s channel too. He does an amazing job. That Jeep is modified, but still it’s pretty impressive.

[@jackball4201]

Hi Mike, nice to see you again, Came back from Denver on 10-1 and counted 3 Quality trucks on 1-70 that day and one northbound 1-25. Still looking for the chicken! See ya!!

[@josefinevomberg8437]

I love your welcome (good morning, good morning....or other)!!

[@trumanbeachy1314]

Thanks for the video. I live just north of highway 50 on the east side of Illinois. I have driven 50 east to the Atlantic. Taking it to the Pacific is on my bucket list. I am also a fan of Matt's off road recovery.

[@suesanchez5831]

Yay!! Finally you posted a video. Been waiting patiently 😁

[@lolotaeja3911]

It may be lonely, but it sure is beautiful. Safe travels to you, Mike.

[@user-kg5vw6df7o]

Enjoyed every minute of this video Thank you so much Nevada is absolutely beautiful my favourite State cannot wait to one day visit and go and see the desert and mountains Once again Thank you so much Just subscribed Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@LivingOnCash]

Love the Yellow Banana, Matt, Ed and now Lizzy too! I just did the Highway 50 drive coming home from Denver area on Monday. I much prefer that route (50 and I-70) over I-80. It did take me longer than the 58 minutes you did in this video! :) One note to truck drivers and more so, big RV drivers: if there is a car behind you move to the right side of the lane when it is clear to pass. So many hug the center line making it hard to see around them. XJ's are awesome! They are cheap to buy, cheap and easy to modify and the 4.0 is bulletproof.

[@nakamuraiwao]

Stopped watching him since that Lizzy thing. Dunno why. Maybe lost his adventurer's charm a bit. But still loved to watch these tows back then.

[@roberttharp3650]

So glad to see you are back yea

[@deanaconnelly221]

Matt’s channel is amazing. I love it

[@charleshanna3123]

Thanks Mike I Appreciate Your Awesome Video Just Thanks For The Ride

[@spaceyman1205]

Nice Trucking Videos Mike Watching From Brisbane Queensland Australia also nice Drone Footage in the Birds Eye To Looking Forward To watching more of you on the Road Too Drive Safe Take Care Mate

[@nstufflebeam]

Nice video. I went through Austin about 40 years ago and got e a ticket. It was that damn steep hill coming into town that got me.

[@wilma685]

Great video! Be watching for the next one, Be safe!

[@strykerhalo]

Thank you for all the hard work you do for the American People!

[@labasu8056]

Very nice trip, thank you 👍👍👍

[@4Score747]

I thought your joke was funny! Lol! Fowl taste 😂 I watch Matt too. Great recoveries in that yellow banana! I enjoy hearing your stories. My honey and I use to truck long haul. I rode shotgun for a little over 5 years. Miss those days. R.I.P. Ernie. Darn Cigarettes got him. Had some good times traveling back and forth across the country. Never really got to stop and smell the roses much, but good talks and saw lots of beautiful country. Safe Travels!

[@railsedge5746]

Great riding with you.!!👍

[@garyford2039]

Matt's Recovery channel is too cool. Addictive. Small world.

[@scootosan]

Glad to ride along to see some of our great country behind the windshield (from the midwest) thanks

[@davidbates7429]

Mike. Glad to see you back. Your channel is my link to what is going on in Colorado and out in Western US. We retired here in the Philippines after my wife and I both retired. Philippines is her native country. Even with the tougher fake Covid restrictions down here, we are both glad to be away from all the stuff going on up there in the states.

[@stephenk.5839]

I agree with your policy of always checking out the road and surroundings. I especially keep an eye out for the police cruisers hiding by the side of a road around some corner. It used to be easy to spot the blue domes way ahead, but most of the domes have now been replaced with a low profile flat light. They further hide the light inside those roof racks that come with the 4-Runner Toyotas (the police vehicle of choice in 4-wheel country in Hawaii's Big Island). I now have to slow down if I see any newer 4-Runner way ahead. They love to give out tickets over here to fill their quotas. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@sylviareynolds8463]

Good to see your back

[@carola.6990]

Love seeing the mountains in the horizon. Where i live in Candad, there ate no mountain. Barely have hills, lol 😆

[@iiigraghu]

It's great to watch this masterpiece. People who can afford watching distant beautiful landscapes of mother earth through arm chair travelling would not hesitate to appreciate your efforts. Always stay Safe. Might be my second attempt to watch your channelI. Shall pursue other uploads. Watching from a Coastal City Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India, this mountenous terrain is vast and beyond human eye. Excellent Enterprising Endeavour 🙏

[@donalddday7741]

went from ely to sacramento on 50 in my van a few years ago and a great ride only meet maybe 20 cars and maybe 10 trucks, stopped and watch the jets practice fighting which was cool and went to the sand dunes, 50 is also the old Lincoln Highway, got kick off facebook 2 times so went to google got kicked off in about 6 months and that was 6 years ago and like the nfl nba baseball and nascar i dont need them to live but they need us to live

[@billneedham9652]

Nice to see you back Mike

[@demonhalo67]

Ely - Navada, middle of nowhere that place. They even got the state prison located a few miles to the west, which I'm sure a lot of the town either work in or indirectly rely on. Nice upload. Cheers.

[@Papiextendo]

Mining town bud and it’s *Nevada

[@Skullitor]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@steveevans9382]

Enjoy the ride glad u are back.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Thanks for the shotgun ride.... enjoyed the conversation as always.... Voting in person and wearing RED... Take care Mike

[@michaelcarusol2550]

Great riding with you getting a totally different view than from my car in Sydney traffic. Learning heaps as you give reasons as to why you do various driving styles . Believe that every car driver should be given some shotgun experience to just give us a small idea of the physics involved with truck wrangling. The 2 towing companies posting outa Sandy hollow both run jeeps. They like yourself provide great landscapes and also display a generosity of spirit Thanks

[@poulmadsen7969]

Awesome landscapes. Thanks for sharing

[@turxrangiawharangiawha9394]

Hey there Mountainman Mike, i so enjoy riding shotgun thru-out all the Hi-ways and By-ways of the U S with you, my name is Turx Rangiawha all the way from Hamilton New Zealand here in the South Pacific...I've seen the majority of your vids and have seen places that will never ever see in real life so i thank you so much for that...Keep on trucking my friend and i'm sure that many of us will keep on riding shotgun ....Churr bro...Turx.Rangiawha....NZ.

[@ericunderwood1482]

For real that's your name ...or what... curious....

[@turxrangiawharangiawha9394]

It's a Facebook name only as I have too many accounts and had to use a different user name

[@elizabethcano9531]

Loving the scenery! 🇬🇧

[@johnjacobs4207]

I drove that road in 1975 en route to Squaw Valley in a 10 yr old ford 1/2 ton with my horse in the back. When we got there she had 1/2 inches of dust on her head. I was the only one there with an open pickup. Even after that she carried me all the way to Auburn in 19 hrs.

[@frankieatlookan5587]

Hi there, enjoying the view. Thanks

[@jerryferko8309]

just scrolled up to eureka nevada ........I "M HOOKED ! thanks mike ......

[@garymaris9471]

I have a 97 xj, stock, have always enjoyed it! Great little 4 by...

[@ldbrush9941]

Have been across Hwy 50 several times. One of my favorite drives. They certainly have the street and curbing tore up in Austin.

[@buzzybee9997]

Good morning Mike good to see your ok have a great day Jim from new Zealand

[@grosvenorclub]

Beautiful clear day in the west , happy driving .

[@edbrenegar679]

My first time on rt50, I came down rt278 from west of Elko. Turned left to go into Eureka, and immediately got pulled over by the county sheriff. Got a ticket. In Austin, I stopped for a late breakfast. It was November. They were having their annual Christmas craft bazaar. So much fun. A real Western small town experience.

[@classicrockrdude1]

I binge watch Matt, too. Those ropes are pretty neat.

[@roberttharp3650]

How many miles do you put on in a year ? How often do they give you a new Truck

[@thoughtsonpaper2]

Spent 2 days in Ely in 2014 and drove the 50. I walked those very sidewalks downtown... I have digital pictures somewhere. I remember playing some poker at the Hotel Nevada. It was a tiny room with basic accommodations. Felt like playing poker in the old west. Fantastic.

[@chrislewis6488]

From the Love's in Ely to absolute nothing I love it

[@pedallinraw]

Nice roads and plenty of shoulder in places for bicycles too 🙂👍🏻

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Hoola! I am a 4th x Great Aunt to Austin Ray since your last video. So hope you & your family are well. A beautiful day riding shotgun!

[@richydesert1071]

Thanks Mike really like riding along! 😎