I Beat the Tourists - Big Sur Motorcycle Adventure 

Sterling puts so much effort into these videos. He deserves so much more viewers.

It's too bad that Nacimiento Road is closed. Nacimiento takes you to the Ridge Road or over to Fort Hunter Liggett and the road is a blast. Camping was allowed on the Ridge Road, but the forest service has pretty much shut down camping away from campgrounds. The view from Prewitt Ridge is incredible.

Beautiful video series Sterling.. Unfortunately so many people trash that pristine area.

Another work of art. Thanks for sharing.

Brilliant! And that “Big Girl” song….. WOW! Never heard of her/them, but what a jam!

that looked like a slice of heaven

Stunning stunning stunning, what more can I say.

What a great little perch next to that bridge 👍🏻

well said....Sterling does such a great job . Such amazing footage.....love that motorcycle too😊

Short but great

Absolutely stellar. Cheers!

Really enjoying the new series and the new approach to your journeys

Thanks for your video Just so happens your video ends at turn out about a mile plus south of Big Creek Bridge I lived on that turn out for 2 years in my camper while i worked for the state inspecting the retrofit for the bridge

Nice job!

👍👍 Awesome

Awesome job on the video. I’m going to start working “kerfuffle” into my vocabulary.

Love Big Sur! I'm about to embark on a week long solo journey myself and looking to come back down the coast. As far as I can tell, there is no way around the closure, right? Something like the Old Coast Rd would be the perfect bypass since I'm on an ADV bike as well.

Name and artist of the song that starts around the 6 minute-20 second mark? Kind of sounds like a modern, upbeat version of the old religious song "The World Is Not My Home," if so I didn't recognize the artist. Excellent song, perfect for this excellent video.

Did you have a stop at Nepenthe for a Manhattan, a la Jack Kerouac ?

The commitment you put into getting amazing shots is truly above par. Epic.

I live near Big Sur further south in San Luis Obispo County. If you ever get a chance to take Nacimiento-Fergusson Road it’s the only road that cuts up over the mountain from Highway 1 to the 101. It will dump you into Fort Hunter Leggitt. Definitely worth it when it’s not closed due to storm damage. Thanks for the videos.

Sunday is funday when you upload a fantastic video like this 😊

A gem of roads and scenery taken to the next level👍

I rode Hwy 1 from Morro Bay to Pacific Grove in mid-January several years back, then returning via the same route. Very light traffic, no fog (it’s much worse in the summer), sunny and about 70 degrees each day. Amazing views, and just a spectacular motorcycle road. Winter is the best time to go if you catch the weather just right!

Another excellent video! I especially liked the song at the end, "Run Away."

Appreciate your new intro -- sharing who you are and what you're doing. Your choice of the roads less traveled demonstrates just how capable the GS is.

Professional grade getting away from people travel skills! Well done! Those are skills I need to develop. I usually go places most people don't want to go and wouldn't even dream of trying to find my own slice of Highway 1. As always, thank you for sharing your gorgeous motorcycle travel videos. Time for me to go finish editing the video of last Friday's 411 mile ride.

I’ve driven and ridden PCH north to Laguna Seca but barely ventured into the beautiful hills due to time. I need to take more time and follow your lead, and of Zack and Ari ha.

😂😂 I did exactly the same, I drove all the way to the closure of the construction just to avoid to many people, but also the dirt road it was close by the time we went with my wife so I couldn't do it. But anyway, nice trip, awesome video and amazing adventure. ❤🤘

Such spectacular scenery, thanks for another great video

Remind me to tell you about how we got trapped on old coast road this spring- the rancher locked the gates on us and we were unable to leave.

I think i will change my mind for going thru 101 in the summertime dam it is way to busy . Thanks for the tips and another great vid !!

Thanks for another beautiful episode, and congrats on escaping the teeming throngs. This is the original reason I bought an adventure bike (R1200GS) rather than a touring bike (R1200RT): when the pavement ends, 95% of the tourist traffic turns around.

As a recently retired cameraman and a returning to motorcycling enthusiast I just gotta say how much I appreciate all the effort you obviously put into these wonderful videos. There are so many times in your videos where I go Dang, he actually went to the trouble to get one more good shot! You are a terrific cinematographer and a very good story teller. You deserve at least 100,000 subscribers. Really hoping this channel catches on. So thank you.

Awesome...thank you Sterling! All the best from Canada.

Hwy 1 was closed again in spring 24 but opened in may on the day i was there, lucky me. It was cool to see that scenery up the dirt road.😊

Good you rode this closed road. It's beautiful. Thanks for all your efforts and inspirations, Günter/Nürnberg

Great work Stirling 👍☀️☀️☀️

I live in California, and this is my backyard. I'm incredibly proud of it, and you did an absolutely amazing job of highlighting why I love it here so much. Thank you, Sterling. Thank you.

What a fantastic road you found! 🙌 I’m putting the Old Cpast Road on my bucket list!

But YOU are a tourist. You just beat the other tourists.😊 Actually I don't think I've see it so crowded along the highway.

Its a great ride especially during the week when there is much less traffic. I hope they open it up soon. Great video Sterling, as usual. Thanks.

The road is not closed due to "construction." The cliff (and road) keeps falling into the ocean. It's been closed basically half the time of the last six years. I'd call that closed due to destruction.

Sage advice... Check before going. I rode to Morro Bay, intending to return to the Bay Area on 1North and saw both sides of Hwy101 instead... Still moto-time well $pent😏

We traveled from SE Tennessee and rode CA1 from south to north last year (2022)a couple of weekdays in july. Very little traffic, except in the cities. Bucket list item.

Excellent video Sterling, well done 👍🏻 What tires do you use and with your style of riding how many miles do you get out of a front/rear? What would you say your pavement to dirt ratio is, 80/20, 70/30?

Terrific film.

Great film!

Damn, you found it. My fav. Many trips across, alone. There was a movie filmed on it years back 1970 or so. Also it was used as a detour when PCH was closed for repair. Great vid Sterling. Some other roads across to the valley, King City and Hunter-Liggett. Nacimiento Road. Lot of great rides in the area far from the maddening crowd. Fairly good campground under the bridge. Rattlers, always be aware of their presence all along the coast and in the hills. Encountered many while working/living there.

Beautiful footage. Drone shots galore. Love it. Did the coastal highway by car a few years ago and drove back behind the mountains, Good memories. I'm on my way in a few weeks for a multi year motorcycle camping adventure through all of the Americas. Have to stop and visit my parents first....and make my motorcycle license. 🤣 Never been on a motorbike before...and never went camping...its gonna be fun. I probably should start learning spanish. Would love to be in Mexico for Christmas. haha. Motorcycle & Camping newbie with low spanish skills. Gonna be fun. I will document it so everyone has the chance to see me struggle and fail and making heaps of new experiences. I really would love to stop at your little campground and get some travel advise from you. You are one of the people that inspired me to change my life and go on an adventure. I'm really grateful for the stories and footage you share with us. Thank you.

Great video, my kind of riding in my general playground area! I still want to try Naciemento-Ferguson road but it is right now in the closed section. Somehow I think there must be more ways to get over the hills over to 101 between Big Sur and Cambria. I'll be looking!

Fantastic video with the drone , great filming as usual . New locations that I can explore from Canada. Maybe someday with my Rally Ryker. question do you have a drone license and is it needed in the USA ?

Beautyful Sterling. I enjoy your videos every time. But tell me, what is name of this song in the end? Thumbs up!

Great video’s! I loved watching them. Thank you so much 😊

Very nice, I came N up through Big Sur but was going to fast and it was getting dark, Got to go back and take it easy.

Incredible photography, thanks!

You piced a great day and great location for a ride , loved the dirt road section . Pete Western Australia

Ive been there many times. Never gets old! Thank you for all your hard work showcasing this area ti others.

Another Good One! Hadn't notice till you mention needing to stop to drink water. That's so 1999... What I do to drink water on the fly - put a bladder in the tank bag or tank pannier a/w drinking tube. To the tube bite valve I affix the retracting end of a Retracting Keychain. Attach Keychain to bag & Bob's UR Uncle-:) Pro Tip - A Pressurized Bladder is even better because you can drink easier & you can spray water towards you neck (or were ever) to cool off on hot days Gold Son GOLD

Is big sur open all the way through now? Because we went the first week of August and the middle was closed. Due to landslide and road damage.

It really is a beautiful road to ride. I do enjoy that ride all the way down the coast.

Perfect pace, amazing scenery and beautiful shots

Ride through at 5 am and you'll beat the tourists 😊

Another fantastic video. Totally professional!

nice views thanks to that drone. it is amazing how easy it is sometimes to get off the crowd and find lonely places. just turn away from the known spots.

Old coast Highway was so great, I’ll keep that in mind when I head that way, thanks!

I can't wait to take that old coast rd. What a find. Beautiful footage as well. I really enjoy your work.

I would have liked to have seen video clear up to the road block. Maybe part 2 is in the pipeline ...

Nice video. On the otherside there’s a great dirt road that leads to San Martin top with great views and more trails. Great place to camp and explore 🤙🏼

Sterling: just wonderful! Driving along this highway is every motorcyclist’s dream. Hugs from Brazil!

I like the new intro. as always thanks for bringing us along on your journey. i may have found a way to get out there this winter to do some coast riding. hope it works out. see you soon!

I was on the south side of the closure yesterday. Just posted the video today as well😅

People, terrible place to visit. Don't go 🤣🤣

I haven't done Old Coast Road in a long time. It is a nice ride. Is there still the large rocky gravel downhill? That's the only part that was tricky for me as traction was iffy for my mostly street tires. How do you get the moving drone shots while you're moving downhill in the dirt? Does your drone have waypoints? It's not super rugged, but I would think it would be a bit much to handle while riding without some form of automation. I'm new to flying drones and I noticed your Bigsby Bridge shots all carefully toed the line of legality. NIce. From like Morro Bay up to Pescadero, you can't fly over the water, which is a bit limiting, but you got some great shots. I especially liked your lunch spot. Thinking outside the box. Most people would just drive by. Brilliant idea to head down 1 since it's closed. Once you get south of Big Sur, I'll bet it's pretty empty most days. I wish they'd reopen Nacimiento Fergusson and the South Coast Ridge Road (much longer dirt road than Old Coast). They got closed a few years back when there was a big fire and have yet to reopen. Nacimiento is a nice paved road that connects to South Coast Ridge or goes over the ridge down into Fort Hunter Liggett, which is kind cool. Near the top of the ride, the view of the Pacific is awesome. I like to say that on a clear day, you can see Japan. You can't of course, but it's a good saying.

Inspiring, wish it wasn't 3000 miles away.

Is that an extendable flag pole you carry?

Looks so much like forest hills, really great get away

Marked and saved on Google Maps for next year. Hopefully, I will also be able to ” Run Away “ 👍🏼🇺🇸

Are people allowed to walk down to that beach below the bridge??

did you check Cerro Gordo old miner city near Lone Pine Ca.?

Nice job Brother

A real treat to watch.. these videos on par with movies..

I Love your videos. I want to be like you :)

What a beautiful find. Thats what its all about :)

Amazing road, and a great video. Cheer|

Great trip.

Even though I don't have a motorcycle, I watch your videos because it gives me ideas about taking my 10 year old son on those unpaved roads with my Subaru Outback. Keep em' coming Sterling!

Great video thank you very well done thanks for taking us along cheers to ya.

It's an excellent report. Excellent choice of music. Does anyone know the song that starts at 6:04? It's a great song. Thank you.

Excellent road and content!

Another excellent video

Amazing ride

Another good one.

Awesome views

Fabulous ❤

Love it !

NICE ONE!

Awesome video, thanks

But...But...you ARE a tourist.

Nicely done! Thanks for taking us along for the Big Sur views. I lived in SoCal years ago but that’s one ride I didn’t make myself.