Riding the Speed Twin in Northern Arizona // Flagstaff to Mingus Mountain via 89A

I have been curious about Flagstaff, AZ for years. Now, on my very first visit to the Grand Canyon State, I get the chance to take my bike out and explore the area. Northern Arizona has everything from alpine forests to winding mountain roads to barren desert valleys, and the Triumph Speed Twin loves every mile of it. Its rider, on the other hand, gets a little frazzled by the desert heat... Next stop, Colorado! Stay up-to-date with this trip by following me on Instagram:   / van_blamm   **GET MY GEAR** (contains Amazon Affiliate links; if you buy from Amazon after clicking one of these links, I may earn a tiny commission at no cost to you) CAMERA GEAR Mirrorless camera: Sony Alpha a6300 (https://amzn.to/3hPS1SU) Current model: https://amzn.to/2GemcVS Long lens for a6300: Sony 55-210mm E-Mount lens (https://amzn.to/31PGOfy) Prime lens for a6300: Meike MK 25mm E-Mount lens (https://amzn.to/31N33mn) Helmet camera: GoPro Hero7 Black (https://amzn.to/3hKNt07) Helmet camera mount: RideTechMoto GoPro mount for Shoei RF1200 (https://rb.gy/zh2fgx) GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter (https://amzn.to/3ilsS2V) Housing for GoPro & mic adapter combo (https://amzn.to/3lUT9at) Handlebar camera: GoPro Hero5 Session (https://amzn.to/2DlGgVn) ND filters: Neewer Filter Kit for GoPro 5/6/7 (https://amzn.to/34RaATe) Drone: DJI Mavic Air (https://amzn.to/2YX9VMi) Current model: https://amzn.to/2F1ngf2 Audio recorder: H1 Zoom (https://amzn.to/3hX9KIk) Mini shotgun mic: Rode VideoMicro (https://amzn.to/2EEXaPv) Vlogging tripod: Joby GorillaPod (https://amzn.to/3lJsNb5) Compact tripod: YoTilon Travel Tripod (https://amzn.to/34YSrmi) Camera slider: Zeapon Micro 2 (https://amzn.to/3hPllZG) MOTORCYCLE GEAR Note: I am 5’8” (173cm), 160lb (72kg) Yellow helmet: Shoei RF1200, L (https://amzn.to/3lImCnB) Leather jacket: Rev’It! Flatbush, 48 (discontinued) Mesh jacket: Rev’It! Eclipse, M (https://rb.gy/j7josc) Cold/wet weather jacket: Rev’It! Nautilus, 48 (discontinued) Olive armored riding pants: Speed & Strength Dogs of War, 32x30 (discontinued) Blue kevlar riding jeans: Draggin’ Jeans Slim Fit, 32x30 (https://rb.gy/wuezi3) Waterproof riding boots: Tourmaster Solution WP Air, 10 (https://amzn.to/3bj8IDE) Breathable gloves: Scorpion EXO SGS MKII, M (https://amzn.to/2ERzLdv) Cold/wet weather gloves: Rev’It! Boxxer H2O, M (https://rb.gy/vieady) Bluetooth communicator: Sena SMH10R (https://amzn.to/2QSs0Gx)