The final miles of My Grand Detour! From the Great Lakes to the New York City skyline 112 days (April 11 - July 31, 2024) 18,225 miles A ride I’ll never forget youtu.be/PZbo7nER2gU What's next? Atlantic Canada in 2026 #motosky #motorcycle #motovlog #roadtrip #crosscountry

I'm looking for #motorcycle riders to interview for my podcast. Whether you've been riding for months, years or decades, I'd love to hear and share your story. Check out past conversations here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #motosky #podcast

It’s been a while since I shared a new chapter of My Grand Detour. Days 104-106 Three unforgettable days in the #BlackHills: #Devil’sTower, #SpearfishCanyon, #NeedlesHighway, #IronMountainRoad, #MtRushmore, and the #Badlands. youtu.be/8sYv2j8HTXU #motosky #motorcycle #roadtrip

Rode the Back of the Dragon the other day. Route 16 from Tazewell to Marion Virginia. It’s a beautiful ride. Just got and downloaded my pic from the website. #motorcycle #motosky #botd

Ok. This isn’t funny. I think heated riding gear is going on my holiday list. #motosky #brrrrr

What to ride after the Blue Ridge Parkway? Why Skyline Drive, of course.

Yesterday I rode the entire (well there were 2 detours) VA portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway in glorious 70 degree weather. It was a long day but beautiful. #motosky #blueridgeparkway

Hey @mostlycussing.bsky.social! I’m riding the Back of the Dragon today. But first, some lunch.

So happy to be a small part of her riding journey. If you haven’t heard the interview with this amazing rider youtu.be/hsC6MP0XPTA?...

From the high desert of Utah to the ridges of the Bighorns and the fields of Little Bighorn— a ride across Wyoming I won’t forget. 🎥 From the Bighorns to Custer’s Last Stand youtu.be/EMyixp1uGJU #motosky #motorcycle #motovlog #Wyoming

A Bison Traffic Jam in Yellowstone National Park. Lamar Valley on July 13, 2024. Check out days 93-97--my visit to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks at youtu.be/NwsU7KOpZEY #motosky #motovlog #yellowstone #bison

Five days of anticipation, made real. Yellowstone’s geysers at sunrise. Bison filling the valley. The Tetons, jagged and raw. And Teton Pass, newly reopened after collapse. youtu.be/NwsU7KOpZEY Days 93-97 of my 112 day grand detour #motosky #motorcycletravel #motovlog #Yellowstone #GrandTetons

Two Legendary Roads The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway and the Beartooth Highway. Switchbacks, alpine lakes, history, and...oh...the views!! Charles Kuralt called it “the most beautiful drive in America.” youtu.be/ClBlMHBDhQU #motosky #motorcycletravel #BeartoothHighway #ChiefJosephHighway #motovlog

New full episode released today! Jackpot! No, really, Jackpot, Nevada. (youtu.be/zP0Bfs1oGWo ) #Motosky #Motorcycle #Trike #Roadtrip #Can-Am #Ryker #WeCanAllRide

5 Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle in Idaho #motosky #motovlog #idaho #roadtrip #lolopass #winchestergrade #whitebirdpass #ponderosapinesscenicbyway #route93

Idaho Riding is Amazing! Five days of unforgettable riding— legendary Lolo Pass, twisty Winchester Grade, sweeping White Bird Pass, and jagged Sawtooths. It surprised me in the best way. youtu.be/uNiBtdlu7C0 #motosky #motorcycletravel #Idaho #LoloPass #motorcycle

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is a bucket-list ride, and I finally got to do it—first in rain and fog, then again under perfect skies. This is one to watch! youtu.be/cb0p-8umUrk #motosky #motorcycletravel #GlacierNationalPark #motovlog #montanamotorcycling

Tomorrow is My First YouTube Live — AMA! Wednesday, Sept 3 @ 7pm ET Ask me anything about My Grand Detour — my 112-day, 18,225-mile solo motorcycle trip across the US and Canada. Roads? Parks? People? Gear? Food? What it’s like to spend four months on the road? www.youtube.com/live/tjqCEr6...

The endless sky over southern Alberta was one of the amazing things I got to see on My Grand Detour. Join me on Wed, September 3rd at 7pm ET for my first LIVE event. Ask me anything about my 112 day, 18,225 mile solo motorcycle trip across the US and Canada. www.youtube.com/live/tjqCEr6...

Maybe you like #motorcycles, #motosky Maybe you like #nature Maybe you like #waterfalls Maybe you like the #canadianrockies Maybe you like #jaspernationalpark Maybe you like #athabascafalls Maybe you just need 25 seconds of Zen.

Four days. 910 miles (1,465 km). Through #Jasper, down the #IcefieldsParkway, to #Banff, Calgary and #WatertonLakes. Snow-capped peaks. Turquoise lakes. Glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife, and endless skies of the #CanadianRockies. A bucket-list ride youtu.be/DLcSgON6AS0 #motosky #motovlog #roadtrip

My first YouTube LIVE — AMA! Ask me anything about My Grand Detour — my 112-day, 18,225-mile solo ride across the US & Canada. 📅 Wed Sept 3 @ 7pm ET What would you like to know? Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/tjqCEr6... #motosky #motovlog #ama #live

Trying something new! My first LIVE event. What would you like to know? www.youtube.com/live/tjqCEr6...

On Day 73, in the North Cascades, after a sweeping right turn, I was greeted by this... Watch the full video at youtu.be/jq92imXgzgk #motosky #motovlog #rubymountain #northcascades #cascadeloop #route20

6,315 miles. #Route66. The #Trans-CanadaHighway. Ken Hollis, @gandalfddi.z19.web.core.windows.net, took the ride of a lifetime—and came back with some great stories. Watch the latest episode of #MilesShared. youtu.be/VBmAtFwIIn4 #motorcycle #motovlog #podcast #interview #riverside.fm #roadtrip

Whales, ferries, and snowy mountain passes. From orcas breaching near Port Townsend, to shrimp burgers on Whidbey, to the sweeping curves of the North Cascades Highway, and crossing into Canada Days 70-73: youtu.be/jq92imXgzgk #motorcycletravel #motosky #northcascades #roadtrip

Had a blast talking with @mostlycussing.bsky.social for this Miles Shared episode. Whether she's solo or with “just the ladies”, her fearless “Just Go For It” spirit and love of the ride are inspiring. youtu.be/hsC6MP0XPTA It was such a fun conversation! #motosky #motorcycle #interview #podcast

Need a break? Want to go for a ride? Join me for a 30-minute Miles in Silence climb up Hurricane Ridge Road—one of Washington’s most breathtaking mountain rides. No music, no narration—just the road, the wind, and the views. youtu.be/SI9ls9L8in8 #HurricaneRidge #OlympicNationalPark #MotoSky

Cape Flattery was a bucket list destination for me. This video includes the cape, but also #mthood, #Mountsainthelens, #hurricanerige, and #olympicnationalpark. Join me for three days of amazing #PNW riding. Days 67-69: youtu.be/rwapTUn7Yv8?... #motosky #roadtrip #capeflattery #pnwroadtrip

I've been working on an eclectic road trip mix. So far, I have 42 songs that inspire me to ride, explore and reflect. What songs inspire the road trip for you? I'll add them to the mix & we can discover new tunes for our next ride. music.apple.com/us/playlist/... #motosky #roadtrip #roadtripmix

A couple more videos to share: Days 61-66: Meandering along the Columbia River and the Oregon High desert to the Rally in Redmond. youtu.be/iQX4FEAnAGo Riding Highway 30 along the Pepacton Reservoir in the Catskills. A Scenic Route, and Butler G1 road. youtu.be/iQX4FEAnAGo #motosky #motovlog

Five Days of MAGICAL Motorcycling Along the Oregon Coast Tide pools. Sea stacks. Fog rolling off the Pacific. I rode through beauty, made friends, and was gifted a piece of Oregon amber. Days 56-60 were enchanted. youtu.be/CFVlo_6gf5A #motosky #motorcycle #motovlog #roadtrip #RidingOregon

Giant trees. Cave tours. Burnt ridgelines. Snowbanks in June. Days 52-55 meandered 684 miles through redwoods, rivers, and three national parks—plus 3 Butler G1 roads. Ride it with me: youtu.be/ashF19MLe8U #motorcycletravel #motovlog #mygranddetour #motosky #CraterLakeNP #RedwoodsNP #OregonCaves

Days 8-10 of 10 The rally is over. It’s time to head home. * 900+ miles * 9 Interstate Highways * 7 States * Temps up to 109° The final leg of Rhythm and Rides ‘25 pushed me to the limit. 🔥 The Road Is Lava youtu.be/BNcjOSd0h84 #motorcycle #motovlog #motosky #bmwmotorrad @bmwmoa.bsky.social

Two scorching days. Thousands of riders. Great food, live music, & stories from across the country. I didn’t capture it all—but here’s what I did. @bmwmoa.bsky.social BMW MOA Rally 2025, Lebanon, TN. youtu.be/FVIaYd3Z2TA #motorcycle #motosky #motovlog #bmwrally

Days 4–5 of Rhythm and Rides ‘25 is out. From Beckley, WV to Cookeville, TN: Twisty roads, a bear sighting, the Dragon Slayer, the Trail of the Lonesome Pine, and a little bit of rain. 🎥 youtu.be/6pDfK8h_BP0 Part of a 5-part series of: tinyurl.com/rr25playlist #motorcycle #motovlog #motosky

Fog, rain, and some epic twisties! Day 3 of Rhythm and Rides ‘25 took me from Elkins to Beckley—through the Monongahela Forest, over Cranberry Mountain, to New River Gorge and down The Talon in a downpour. youtu.be/mIrW6BRHxy8 #motorcycle #motovlog #TheTalon #westvirginia #motosky

Rain, reroutes, and rhythm. From the streets of Manhattan to the backroads of West Virginia, this ride started wet but strong. Days 1–2 of my 10-day trip to the @bmwmoa.bsky.social National Rally is live. 🎥 youtu.be/QmGvUoYGb9s #motorcycle #motovlog #bmwmotorrad #roadtrip #westvirginia #motosky

226 curves, breathtaking views, no traffic, and a baby bear! On June 17, I rode The Dragon Slayer—KY-160 from Appalachia, VA to Lynch, KY. I took it slow, soaked in the scenery. 30 minutes of real-time riding. No narration. No music. Just the ride. youtu.be/AtIUpu2Sczg #motosky #dragonslayer

The Talon is one of West Virginia’s most thrilling roads. But then...the skies opened up. Curves, hills, and a wet, white-knuckle ride through a surprise Appalachian storm. youtu.be/_gVoVlD0TM0 #MilesInSilence: No Narration. No Music. #motorcycle #WestVirginia #ridingintherain #motosky #thetalon

New Miles Shared episode! Scott Matlock—The Hoosier Cruiser—has ridden 49 states, multiple Iron Butts, and built a life around long-distance #motorcycle travel. youtu.be/X_KAlDOHnkw Find Scott on FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #motosky #milesshared #ironbutt #2upriding #motorcycletravel

10 Days 2,066 Miles NYC to Lebanon TN for the BMW MOA rally 5 Days of Rain 5 Days of Sweltering Heat (high temp was 109) Longest Day: 465.82 mi Shortest Day: 50.62 mi Had a blast! Wish the weather was nicer. Map: tinyurl.com/25rr-overview #motosky #motorcycle #bmwmotorrad #roadtrip #mototouring

Last day on this trip today. Just two hours to get home. Yesterday was a hot one—105 deg. Today will be hot but short.

Day 6 is starting out with...but...it's only ≈50 miles to the rally. So...I'll sit here and have another cup of coffee before I head out.

Day 5 was ≈220 miles. Harlan KY to Cookeville TN. KY-987 is a pretty ride to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Into TN and highway tag with other BMWs who were (probably) on their way to the rally as well. 45mins to the @bmwmoa.bsky.social rally tomorrow. #motosky #bmwmotorrad

Day 4 was 202 miles from Beckley WV to Harlan KY. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Road was beautiful, and I road the famous Dragon Slayer, RT-160 from Appalachia, VA to Lynch, KY. And, saw this little cub. Map: tinyurl.com/25rr-overview Live: live.garmin.com/MeanderingMi... #motorcycle #motosky

Another ≈200 Miles today...in the rain. WV has beautiful, twisty roads. I wish I could have actually seen them...through the rain. Rode The Talon...in the rain. Saw New River Gorge...in the rain Route Map: tinyurl.com/25rr-overview Live GPS: live.garmin.com/MeanderingMi... #motosky #motorcycle

Day 2 of my Ride to the @bmwmoa.bsky.social #motorcycle Rally is in the books--from Hagerstown, MD to Elkins, WV. Not all the miles I wanted, but 251 is respectable. I stuck to highways, because it rained most of the day. Follow along at live.garmin.com/MeanderingMi... #motosky #motovlog

244 Miles today, from NYC to Hagerstown, MD. Tomorrow, I’m heading over to New River Gorge in WV, if the weather cooperates. You can follow along here live.garmin.com/MeanderingMi...

On my way to the @bmwmoa.bsky.social rally near Nashville. So far the ride has been 2.5 hours of rain. But that’s ok. Follow live at meandering-miles.com/road-trips/r... #motosky #roadtrip