TIME FOR A 1000 MILE ROAD TRIP -

TOO HOT! 🥵 HEADING EAST - Time for a 1000-mile Road Trip
We make our way to Itasca, Minnesota. Why? Actually, several reasons. First the west is HOT!! Way too hot for tent living. - and it seems like everything is on FIRE in the west! So, we always wanted to find the source of the Mississippi River and what better time than NOW.
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[@larryhill7563]

Big shout out to Coach.

[@williamqueen884]

I don't know how you both keep you hair looking so good!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤔 just lucky I guess

[@BlackThor15]

Every time I watch you too packing up and going again on the open road its truly amazing and so inspiring, you're awesome!! 👍👍

[@ottomatic7823]

Sunday evening used to be Ed Sullivan & Bonanza. Now it's Rich & Chris.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Otto

[@clairethomas1440]

Ditto... You both are more fun than Bonanza....💜💙

[@wardroland270]

Wow. That long trip wore me out. Love you guys. Happy trails.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bjharleyriders6827]

Oh morning coffee !!! Yep me too :)

[@lewismingledorff6417]

You guys are inspirational!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks.

[@ackack612]

Q....who ARE these people? What a nice couple....and talk about making memories! Very cool, now I have to delve into their channel.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@richardvalitalo3670]

We only have four weeks! I wish! Another great video......

[@mikestedman7974]

The northern states, Dakoda etc, have the nicest people. the views were fine, but the people made it great!

[@clairethomas1440]

I love watching you two on You Tube ❤ 💕 ♥ 💙 💗 From our little town of South Central Idaho... Keep doing what you two do... travel and videos... Stay safe and travel.... Love your cooking too...😍🤩

[@SVSecondChance]

You walked across the Mississippi River with out a bridge 🌉. That's probably a religious experience. Very cool thanks for sharing.

[@KMaC-wt9lr]

The three bears travel agenda ... - Roladex ... 😁👍🏍

[@donaldcondon5117]

I admire you both you have a lot of energy to travel as far as you both do on a motorcycle. I am 74 and use my Electraglide trike to cummute to work 52 miles round trip. If you ever are east bound on I- 90 stop at the Hayward Rest stop, it is about 4 miles east of Albert Lea MN, by I-90. My name Don, I work at the Harward Rest Stop. It is a great clean rest stop.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Don. We appreciate that.

[@jackvoss175]

A couple years ago westward from Michigan. I enjoyed it a lot more than freeways. It’s “miles and miles, of miles and miles”. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@davidburrow4584]

Nice trip, i traveled from Illinois to Virginia north Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona. My next is route 66. Should be my last due to cancer, i hope pray. Thank you so much, can't stop watching

[@mikedean8061]

I dont have to worry about running out. I have a Goldwing Trike plus a 4.5 gallon auxiliary tank attached, giving me at least 325 miles. Never needed the auxiliary gas, but nice to know I have it on long trips.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That’s Handy for sure

[@everettcalhoun8197]

The only one that beats going across Montana is going across Texas. Went from Santa Monica blvd to Jacksonville and never thought I would get out of Texas. The sun will rise, sun will set and the sun will rise and set again before you get across Texas my friend. Rode almost 200 miles across Montana once without a throttle cable, turned the idle screw up to run down the highway. So when you pulled over it brought back a lot of memories of one of my trips to the big sky country. Nice video. It's tough to make miles when you set up and tear down a camp every night.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ain’t that the truth. Trivia for ya. Half way between Dallas and LA is El Paso. Or you can Fly for 1.5hours and still be in Texas. Cheers.

[@everettcalhoun8197]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Same as Houston. 1500 miles to LA from Houston . El Paso is half way.

[@susanbranhammsnanp-bcpmhnp2414]

My favorite Channel you guys have great lives keep up the good work

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome. Thank You Susan.

[@vangoodwin7335]

A sewing Awl! You folks definitely need one in your kit. Maybe it's easy for me because I make my own gear, but repairing gear on rainy days to include tent and tarp leaks passes the time. I do envy you for being in my Lovely Montana where I raised my children. Montana is where I taught my children to; canoe and kayak, hike and climb, mountain bike, snowshoe and Xcountry ski while four season camping. While I am stuck here in Iowa, I dream of going home. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@sailgoal]

You guys are so cute.When Chris said you crossed the Mississippi river had me laughing 😄. Thats awesome. Be safe. God Bkess.

[@jeffpaul738]

Ya it's not very wide at the beginning of the river.

[@jefflink4671]

My home away from home is 30 miles from Itasca. Wife and drove over to Itasca park end of Aug. busy busy busy we didn't care to much for the all the people.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it was crowded. But it was also really hot that week.

[@GeoffreyDunne]

Enjoyed tagging along on this epic trip across the plains. Never realized there was a Rugby, ND. But makes sense when (Coincidently?) there is a town across the pond which is known as the geograhical centre of England. Rugby is roughly 65 miles in either direction, east or west of the nearest English coastline. Cheers

[@givinghope2361]

You guys are great...fun to watch and now I need to catch up.

[@ler3968]

Thanks for showing me where not to ride in N Montana. Only because 517 mi straight would be too much for me solo riding. I always try to find roads with some curves and turns and I have no buddies to call with a breakdown 😒😒.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

There isn’t very many curves in all of the Dakotas but you have to cross to get east. But I do understand not riding though there

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Another good one. Stopped in Rugby purely by chance in '08.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I was at Lake Itasca & the headwaters in the 1950s and I waded the mighty Mississippi. When I got home to Idaho I told my elementary school teacher that I had waded across the mighty Mississippi. Of course, she didn't believe me and I got into trouble for lying to her LOL...

[@willchurch1]

Thank you all for always having a smile on you face and the information. Question, I always wonder what kind of editing software do you use to put your youtube videos together? Praying for safe travels!

[@mithunkartha]

She mentioned Adobe Premier Pro in a vlog.

[@markmcintosh7095]

I look forward to you guys every week. Thanks

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Mark. Cheers

[@SheriLatulip]

Cool for city park camping! All along I thought the state bird of MN was the mosquito!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

It was great met some of the neighbors also.

[@petekeener8943]

That's the nice thing about being a traveler. When you don't like the weather, you can just pick up and go somewhere else! LOL

[@lindaschwab8873]

It’s great to have friends you can count on and finding a place with no bugs. Ride safe you two. 👊

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching today.

[@randyravenscraft8814]

Really enjoyed, as always. And laughed out loud when you “crossed the Mississippi”.

[@westcoast01letsride]

Another great one, thanks. Much needed help when you are in dire straights, bugs on the windscreen while you are enjoying the ride, Chris giving the wave to other riders, crossing another one off the bucket list, and a perfect camp site all in one video! Thanks again.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks you’re welcome

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Thanks for sharing your personal motorcycling adventures...greatly appreciated!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome you’re welcome

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

I lived in the U.P. almost 10 years. Still try to visit back there once a year. Beautiful country, Love the U.P. Big part of my Heart is there!

[@johngraham5722]

When the 🐄 come home💗

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Been there with the fuel its not a good feeling is it... but oh the joy when you find a fuel station ⛽ really enjoyed this video thanks for all the entertaining viewing 😀

[@davepressly9586]

I always look forward to your new adventures, wonderful cinematography, and commentary!!! Another awesome job guys!!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Dave.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Rich, dielectric grease would also keep those connectors from corroding.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes great idea. So far it’s hasn’t come back to haunt me.

[@ragbag46]

That engine failure was a great reminder I have to take time to check as many electrical plugs as I can find and make sure they are good, thanks for posting.

[@robertcraft8945]

Really enjoy your videos. Ride safe

[@TheFalcro1234]

Standard... meh you all know I am a talker by now, but seriously this is a very long story..... to recap from last weeks unfinished story. As you know from my previous story comments I rode my '81 GL1100 to RMR 6 at the Zito's ranch in Montana and then to Craters of the Moon. On Hwy 28 on my way to Craters of the Moon I stopped in a little town called Leadore got a snack and drank a lot of water.... I had 3/4 tank of fuel so didn't fill up..... In that particular part of Idaho there can be a lot of distance between gas stops. My planned route took me from Leadore to Arco (105 miles). The scooter needs carb work and mileage is suffering along with power because of that. I did not bother to factor that in and I ran out of fuel halfway between Howe ID and Butte City ID. I carry 1 liter of emergency fuel, in this case that is approx 20 ish miles. In spite of being called Butte City there is nothing but industrial farming stuff there. I ran out of fuel again 5 miles from Arco. It was 105 degrees with no shade on the narrow shoulder (maybe 4 ft wide) on hwy 33 (speed limit in this area is 80mph) mostly rural semi truck traffic. I was frankly terrified. I set my helmet on the ground behind the scooter and tossed my hi viz yellow riding jacket over the trunk. I walked off into the grass 20 feet or so from the pavement. No pride in this part of the story. I sat down trying to figure out how I was going to walk 5 miles in this heat with my physical limitations, I knew it was unlikely that I would be able to do that in under 2 hours. At this point I took a picture of my scooter to post to social media and then, I cried. I was so overwhelmed by my error in judgment and how screwed I currently was. The realization hit me full on, had I filled up in Leadore I would have made it to Arco without having to get into my emergency fuel. After a minute or two I pulled myself together and took stock of what I had in my favor. I had food, water and shelter. I was not injured and most importantly I had cell service. Then a plan formed that was so crazy I almost didn't try it. I called the local Sinclair fuel station in Arco explained my situation, the lady that answered did something and my situation started to change in a positive way. The lady asked me to hold while she contacted her husband (btw his name, like ours, is also Richard) who then brought me a gallon of fuel and followed me into Arco making sure that I arrived safely. That is where I stayed the night in the only motel room left in town due to a bicycling event in the area. So many things went wrong that day and it was by far the lowest point in my ride. It could have been much worse. However more things went right and my faith in humanity was restored a bit that day. Sometimes someone will help just because you need it, I didn't know that still happened before this event. The couple would not accept money and barely wanted to hear my words of thanks. If you go to Craters of the Moon national park and find yourself in Arco, stop and fill up at the Sinclair and have a burger at Pickle's Place about a block away. Great people there and great food too. This town imo deserves our money lol. Just one more perk of travelling and meeting new folks. LESSON LEARNED: I did not pass another fuel station without checking my distance and evaluating my personal needs, such as a butt break, potty stop, snack etc without considering if I needed fuel. If I stopped I filled my tank. Thanks for all you show and all you do. Take care on the road and keep the shiny side on top. See you next week

[@BackRoadzRider]

i hear you. never enjoyable having to sip that last half gallon...

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the story Rich. We have learned also that most of humanity is good and there are still people that want to help. In this video we were not at a point where we needed extra help (except for Coach) so we didn’t put a helmet behind us. We were up and running in 15min.

[@indianbell5211]

Yes, it Was dry here(MN) so no mosquitoes ☺️ then it rained and sprayers were out to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Missed see you both ride through, I'm in south central of MN about 1-2hr away from Mississippi & without my 2wheels due to clutch breakdown and no parts available. If ever you (Chris & Rich) need a place to set up Miss Ruby we'd love to have you 🏕(plenty of room and 9acres if needed). Safe travels and can't wait for next update of your adventures!🏍🇺🇸

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Love your channel.

[@deanjenkins4716]

Oh My! My old stomping grounds for last 7yrs! Til I some how decided to move back to AZ

[@jaggsjunction]

Great to see you guys produce another great video. You guys should do a motorcycle camp cook book. Like Mark and Trish. You guys are always so positive. We will join your patron soon.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks we really appreciate that. Those cookbooks require a lot of time. We are taking notes so maybe in the future.

[@gbrhoades]

On our way home from bike vacation our 07 ultra classic just turned 100,000 new cams over winter still runs like new one

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

Another great vid. Yup and it is along way through Montana. Great tech tip on the throttle body trick. 😎👍🏻😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 big hello from bc.

[@jeffpaul738]

They do a good job spraying for mosquitoes in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. And it’s been so dry this year that there hasn’t been a big crop of mosquitoes.

[@arniepries6480]

from Winnipeg, Manitoba here - we've been on the #2 highway a couple of times and to the UP at least twice - nice riding through there! Also did the same and searched for the headwaters of the Mississippi one time. Enjoy

[@alianggao1806]

GREAT

[@michaelisrael6267]

Thankyou for letting us tag along.Have a safe ride.Bless You.

[@RonTG_MediaArts]

very nice, love these episodes

[@AnnemarieOG]

I'm glad that I discovered you (only 2 days ago). You are a lovely couple! Thank you for taking us in your lives, and sharing your adventures. Such amazing views and sceneries. Such a beautiful planet. Thank you. Safe and happy journeys. xx

[@PlainsRyker]

You guys find the neatest spots to visit! So little time, so much to see in our great country.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

There is so much in these Great United States

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

You all are so fun. Great. Thank you. Blessings

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks a bunch Betty Jo.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks a bunch Betty Jo.

[@timlubbers2884]

Don't forget the cheese curds while in Wisconsin!!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes for sure Thanks.

[@AICD1999]

East Grand Forks is over the bridge in Minnesota. Grand Forks is North Dakota. Lived there for a while in the 80’s.

[@suesanchez5831]

I remember those 500-600 mile trips. Always good times!!!☺

[@harleyhawk7959]

first time I road tripped out west from Georgia, there was hwy2 or hwy66. I did both

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

👍👍

[@tomfillmore9710]

great video you guys have put some miles behind you thanks for sharing glad it was a easy fix for miss Alice take care and ride safe

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Tom.

[@josephinemanalac8760]

Enjoy watching your vlogs. Stay safe always folks😊

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank You ☺️

[@semtech30]

North Dakota, where the wind blows, the grass grows and the sky is blue. Early settler's had a hard time living there. You would get wind fever. Make ya go crazy.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I could see that from the time we spent there.

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Ahh Itasca, great memories. Thanks for the Minnesota memories. Have a great week ahead of you.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks, you too!

[@haroldwiser2641]

Nice trip, thank you for taking me along 😊

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You’re welcome.

[@raycebannon6374]

Yes, drove thru the prairies for 2 days - a see of grass lands and/or cornfields for as far as the eye can see 360 degrees. (Just hit 70K on the bike, btw). Have fun in the U.P. Born / raised in Deeeeeetroit. Hit Copper Harbor if you're able. Hwy 41 - you'll be encapsulated in canopied trees. Quite the drive. Wi-fi might be sketchy at best. As far as campgrounds, believe Trails End and Fanny's may be the best choices. W/ Fanny's it will be on the lake. Not Lake Superior but lake fanny. Be safe and have BIG FUN.

[@ruudschut6286]

I see you have a lot of fun. I love the video. Looking forward to new video's. 👍😎

[@joeharley87]

So glad it was a quick fix on the bike. You guys are such naturals in front of the camera. Really look forward to your videos. If you ever come all the way east to NYC give me a shout you can hang out here.

[@Big_John_C]

It's been very comfortable this week here in Michigan 50's at night and 70's during the day, and yes the cooler temps have reduced the flying vampires immensely! Hope you enjoy the U.P. it's always our "go to" for scenic rides and camping.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes the UP is awesome.

[@tricia9559]

This is why I love your travels, I have seen the centre of the USA AND the start of this Mississippi all from my armchair in the UK Wow!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome glad we can show you.

[@robertmacdonald2735]

Wow...great shout out to coach for the chickie blam moment!

[@chrislamarr]

Look up Gustafson’s Smoked fish. Eastern side of UP right on highway 2.

[@Jerry-pk8gc]

i was born in culbertson, grew up in medicine lake. [25 miles north]. nice to see some of the old country. you are correct , it is the middle of nowhere...

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes it is.

[@susancates9544]

Your trips are great as we observe beautiful scenery & musica background.

[@daveheimes241]

Beautiful start to the Mississippi ! Love your videos.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks.

[@nomatterwhereyougothereyou3344]

Be safe!

[@screddot7074]

That's the cleanest water from the Mississippi River I've ever seen. Went to Memphis with 2 guys at work for a training class. They had never been west (or much of anywhere) of the Mississippi River, so I put them in the rental car and drove across the bridge, turned around and came back.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes not much pollution at the head waters.

[@BackRoadzRider]

my first thought too, but yeah it is the headwaters...

[@dansklenicka8403]

That was great, I walked across the Mississippi River.. :)

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yep 👍 I can check that off now. 🤣🤣

[@elambert99]

You should have headed down to Southern California for a few weeks. It’s beautiful here.

[@lifepranks]

Nice moves, I really need a big ride

[@underthetornado]

Hope you steer clear of storms and fires. Thanks for great video. Michigan is getting some stoms too. Yikes.

[@ericsuperhawk]

That was epic!!! Thanks for all the fun.

[@pupcamper58]

I’m enjoying the cooler weather of the north too, boondocking at a Winery in Illinois tonight. Travel safe! 👍🏻❤️

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

It is nice for sure.

[@davefisher1417]

what was i watching before i fell asleep? ... Itchymoche and vee

[@izzylost3546]

I’m glad to see you’re up and running. As beautiful as ND is … it’s a tuff place to be stuck! It’s a shame how the motorcycle community has deteriorated over the years! I remember when someone on a bike was broken down on the roadside, it was unthinkable to pass without stopping! Enjoy the journey!

[@ackack612]

....'cmon....unthinkable....?

[@mikecole658]

Such a great adventure, love you guys ❤

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Mike. Cheers.

[@JamesAllmond]

dielectric grease is your friend...happened to me on the Alcan...I was riding with my version of "Coach"...

[@jerrytaggart7615]

We spray for mosquitoes in the cities, once your in Itasca you will understand the difference. Hope you got to ride Hwy 113 into Itasca! Thank you for visiting NoDak/MN! Stay safe, ride on, we watch all of your episodes!

[@ronkelly255]

The wife and I did that run on Rt 2 in North Dakota and Montana back in '16 on the way to Alaska. The winds were absolutely brutal that day, so we were so glad we had our new '16 RGU, as we would have been blown off the road had we tried it on our Road King. Yeah, and 2 WAS a huge disappointment. We chose it thinking it would have more small towns and scenery than an interstate . . . UHHHH, WRONG, LOL! We didn't do the camping thing, as we had quite a few 400+ mile days to do before reaching Haines, Alaska . . . and had budgeted hotel stays in for quality rest . . . and the ability and ease to start early in the day. Also most of the time the hotels offered "free" cooked breakfasts. Your vid brings back many fond memories now sweetened with the passage of time. 😌

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes there was a whole lot of nothin out there

[@davefisher1417]

u missed the sturgis rally .. haha

[@MR-gl1fs]

When ur camping ina hurry like in this video. How long to set up and pack up? Great adventures! This is quite the dream. 😎awesome videos.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Interesting Channel, first time I have seen it.. I would like to know more about your trailer and camping set up .. I like the light weight bike covers.. Wonder what all the Solor panel powers.. white size battery you have.. Ir your trailer has brakes.. My Friend owned a Gift Shop at Bond Falls Bruce Crossing area.. He was killed in an accident about this time last year.. while working on his truck on the side of the raod.. His wife and 6 Children I am sure still run the OutPost Gift shop. They also have a restaurant in Bruce Crossing..

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[@timothyputzke1250]

Rode from Minnesota to Sturgis then Yellowstone up to Livingston Montana to a KOA on a new 79 Sportster during a gas shortage. Trying to make it to Pelican Rapids MN from Livingston in one shot. All the truck stop gas/fuel pumps were closed. We did make it to Jamestown SD only because a very nice trucker who was the last in line of three trucks hung back with us and sucked us along. I was already on Reserve when he fell back with us. Have no idea who the person was, but I still think of their kindness. It was around 1:00 AM and my girl friend behind me was wrapped in a blanket trying to keep warm 50 degrees F. We had to wait until morning to get gas. One of those trips you will always remember.

[@AdventureswithRedbeard]

It's cool you were able to walk across the Mississippi River. Too bad there isn't a place to cross it on the motorcycles.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yeah no kidding that would have been cool.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I've driven hwy 2 east and west so many times when i drove a truck from Canada to all over the USA. Some of the friendliest people on earth are in Montana!!! It's the same across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, it just keeps going and going and going then all of a sudden there's this wall of trees and its the UP but our side it's Ontario which takes 2 solid days to get across it is mind blowing how wide Canada is even compared to the USA. It can become hypnotic for sure!!!!!

[@dougm5231]

Poor cow.. just became dinner.. One thing I do is use google maps to make sure there is gas stations within a certain distance between them. If not I go a different direction.

[@carolmaddox8604]

I think the worst state to go across is Texas! it just goes on & on forever!!! ! Thanks for all the great information and little known sites you find. Take care & be safe.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Couldn't agree more with you, Carol! We've ridden across TX & it does seem like it takes forever!

[@eddiegar74]

Thanks for sharing guys. Beautiful pics, sound and great info on camping do and don't. How do you find free camping (1 nighters) when on the road?

[@deanjenkins4716]

Oh God I know that feeling! Hwy 2 is far and between towns and gas