Best & Worst Trans America Trail / Highlights / What You Need To Know

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Tune in as I share with ya'll just exactly what I wish I knew before traveling the Trans America Trail on my very first adventure bike trip. And remember...if you're going to do it - do it big because there's no time like the present to go out and do new things.
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@dmedina6835 3 жыл бұрын

The fact you tackeled it with hardly any adventure riding was a challenge you did with style

@Dirt1st 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here from Australia, really enjoying watching your riding vids and how beautiful your country is. Hoping one day to visit America and experience your great nation and its wonderful people

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for subscribing! 👊

@vtrack1963 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this adventure. It looked very challenging & it was great to see how generous you were with everyone along the way. Great videos!

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam for the overview of your TAT adventure. Very comprehensive guide and the knowledge you gained is priceless. This video series has been great. Ride safe and thanks for supporting our veterans.

@danielstorm8931 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your entire vlog of the TAT. Thanks for the this re-cap and covering the whole ride in general. Ride safe and stay stubborn.

@chrishunter5041 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the adventure"and thanks for having us along" there's more to motorcycling than just hard top cruising 👍

@seedlessgrapes2605 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed how fast you learned

@fijijakes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was looking forward to your summary and you did an amazing job👍. We’re planning our Alaska trip for next year and I’ll be using some of your insight to help with the planning🤗

@MotoTravelUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. This is helpful information. Awesome stuff! You have me super pumped to do the TAT at sometime.

@wingitarkansas3686 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed ur entire TAT adventure.thx for the great videos.

@jeffe.9904 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam Great Video-Very Informative! 👍🏻

@brettcreech3490 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam I love your videos don’t ever stop. Thank you brother.😎

@twotiretirade4624 3 жыл бұрын

Great information contained in this video. Thank you for putting this together...

@woofersd2383 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome ride Adam, thank you

@stretmediq 4 ай бұрын

When I moved from Louisiana to Oklahoma which was a little over 400 miles with terrible road conditions most of the time because I wanted to avoid the traffic on the main roads I rode the entire way on a kawasaki 250 klr in a thunderstorm

@HaXaW5150 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, I have to say The TAT was awesome video footage. I'm very glad you done. Would've loved to there with you. Especially Moab.

@robertbotta6536 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! I have seen them all and this was truly excellent. Thank you.

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👊

@willowsmutt8313 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your vids... Keep em up...

@johnnyturbo8460 3 жыл бұрын

Great summary, thanks for putting this video together!

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in 👊

@bryanreeme8584 3 жыл бұрын

Best education on the TAT I've seen👍.. thankyou for sharing your experience... excited to go do it

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in 👊

@omarsalinas9004 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome vedio Adam..

@jimmygallaway581 3 жыл бұрын

super helpfull video.

@jesuscoffman195 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@Biker758210 3 жыл бұрын

My Old Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Rock, mud, sugar and even powdered sugar riding days are over so The T.A.T is out but I do want to ride the area of Moab on the pavement. Then leave Utah and go up through Wyoming down through Colorado down into Oklahoma and then you know my destination once I get into Oklahoma. Adam you, Ashley, Freddy, Matt Logan and Doc did great on the T.A.T. know matter what it through at you, you took care of it and kept rolling. Just like our Military, they never quit. and you didn't either. really liked the video and watching.

@user-xd9ud2rt6t 9 ай бұрын

Keeping it real, thanks for the great video.

@adamsandoval 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in 👊🏼

@mariomcallen720 3 жыл бұрын

Great job 👌... and Utah does look like another planet... thank you

@taylorboone5201 3 жыл бұрын

Adam Jeff and I rode Sam's maps and from west Va to NC was a 1000miles and we clocked 864 off road and we rode his red when it was a beautiful ride thur all those mountain tops. Can't wait to get back to your country to ride. Look forward to it. USMC

@brianjackson6643 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video!

@adamsandoval 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in👊🏼

@seedlessgrapes2605 3 жыл бұрын

i would luv to take that ride. Tuff but super FUN

@joerockme7485 3 жыл бұрын

OK , NO SUGAR RIDING!!!!!!😎🇺🇸....Good Job Adam 👍

@mikesimms3380 3 жыл бұрын

I commend you on your willingness to take on the sand aboard a heavy bike. Once you get the hang of it, the sand is really fun. You steer the bike with the throttle and the rear wheel by pushing it out with your inner thighs/knees. Lean back and keep the front tire floating on top of the sand. The faster you’re able to go, the easier it gets. Like water skiing. I ride an XR650R. That bike will take just about anything the western US can dish out.

@The333 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative.

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DoglinsShadow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I live in Southeast Asia and the off-road rides out here are incredible. Funnily enough, I'm from the USA... I am definitely curious to try this !

@adamsandoval Жыл бұрын

Wow I’d love to ride out there!!

@sunsetpoet-songwriter8323 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and well done video. Thanks

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in 👊 Here is one of the more radical days we had out on the TAT: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbZ9p9V32K3Up3k.html

@sunsetpoet-songwriter8323 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval Nice video. I stayed in Ouray for a week and did a lot of that on a GS310 with no luggage. It was a lot more fun than my last GS800 was. An A-TWIN packed would have beat me to death.

@PsychoGirlMagnet1216 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, vid, brother 😊😊😊😊

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in 👊

@loristegle6652 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you did a best and worst of the #tat. #stubborn

@TechnMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips/advice. Would you do it again?

@BigSmittyRiding 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ride but some of the west side looked too brutal for me to enjoy. Kudos on tackling that thing!

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

it definitely wasn't the easiest thing I've ever done but I'm glad I did it

@thetraveler5798 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Very good advice ! 👍👍👍👍👍 🌎⛵🐬🌌✨❇🌠

@nathanbrodeur 3 жыл бұрын

Adam two things that you should always carry are a portable CB Radio and 2 way radios when Cellphone Reception is not the greatest and do the trail in sections at different times of the year when the weather is favourable to the locations

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

good points 👊

@RoadKing05FLHR 3 жыл бұрын

That sandy section was Southeast Oregon. Leaving Utah was the long gravel roads.

@mikem9433 3 жыл бұрын

I was literally one day behind you before you bailed and sadly chose to not finish. I am still on the road and now in NY. I'm riding a WR250R and so far this trip I have ridden 28 states and over 15k miles. I have ridden 400 mile days with no problem but i prefer sub 300 mile days. There's no issue riding long distance on a well equipped 250cc unless you are in a big hurry or severely over packed lol. I do not ride highways.

@mkoehler222 3 жыл бұрын

So how did you like the sand section?LOL. I got lost for a while in Moab on a mountain bike by myself some years back,not fun. Thanks for taking us along on your trip I loved it. Mark

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for tuning in brother 👊

@jamespolucha6911 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to get my friends to do this all my life with no luck but I did haul my dirt bike out to Moab to ride and man had a blast I wish I could get my lazy friends to do the TAT , I live in Maryland and can’t get them to drive across the state line it’s ashame, loved your videos

@Asdfghjkl1234 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, my friends as lazy AF - deposit now for the t-7 and hope to do it this spring or summer. I think they may have groups you can join. Of course would be best to do with friends. All the best.

@toddduncan4071 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your tat vids although it looked like a real pain in the rear end. I ride a rgs but really was thinking about adding something like a bmw 1250 gsa for stuff like the tat but i don't know maybe getting back to an old evo or dyna as a fun second bike is the ticket. Not sure I want to get back out in the dirt anymore. Maybe an MT-10 ! Idk ive had some good times sleeping next to bikes, I want them all!

@seedlessgrapes2605 3 жыл бұрын

Luv it

@nokoolaid 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I did that when I was young. I've had a few fusions and that kind of riding is something that's too risky. Looks like fun though.

@edeldridge36 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! AWESOME VIDEO! This is the first of your videos I've seen, and the only reason I hit the "like" button is because there is no "love" button! 💙 I'm a new subscriber now!

@adamsandoval 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother 👊 I’m glad you found this channel and subbed! We have lots of great content coming your way

@johnnymelendez4836 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome amount of knowledge, it's truly priceless to see and hear the possibilities. Thanks Adam and co.👍😇🗽🇺🇸

@RTFLDGR 3 жыл бұрын

I'm @ the very beginning. I just discovered the TAT. Right now, I am researching bikes and planning to ride sections. This is rich. I am excited about doing the TAT.

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

I have a full series of the tat from east to west coast. check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJejisSX2NDOlnU.html including how I chose my bike and map systems and even what we brought: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/puCmlLqntdrDgqs.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMimfZaFrsm8eGQ.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8WfgZqJr6y7iH0.html

@stevenking2469 3 жыл бұрын

I understand about the sand thing. Not big on even going to the beach because of sand. It can find all the wrong places to get into. Once it gets in places it's a pain to get rid of. Just not my favorite thing at all. Be good and be safe!!

@Paul20661 3 жыл бұрын

I done about 200 miles on my Virago 250,took me bout 9 hours XD going to this festival in another city every year,not this year tho,could not see how much I do on my new bike,gotta see next year

@cameronwirth8751 3 жыл бұрын

When’s the Africa twin review? Love to hear what you think! Got a 2018 manual in rally red. Love the bike!

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be having one comin at ya shortly 👊

@motochimp1 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, great review! I’m planning my TAT trip for this summer, I know you split yours east/west, but what were the dates you rode? Basically what time of the year, you mentioned you were waiting for the snow to melt in Colorado.

@joelhinojosa6838 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this adventure. You should look into a cb500x honda with a rally raid kit for Ashley. It's like a mini African Twin.

@BrianfisherBfgmailcom 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can

@danielpearson6306 3 жыл бұрын

Joel the 250z did great. I have a 500x with rally Raid and T-Rex slid plate and protection barx with rally Raid wheel and mids 07 tires. And mosko moto luggage. Was going to run the TAT but last week found out I have prostate cancer and spreading so not able to do this type of riding. 2 weeks past I did my 100th sky dive also. Enjoy the outdoors.

@curtgruber1919 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to try the Teleco Plains to Pelham Tennessee ride

@ACEANDHARLEY 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, great video of the TAT!! Check out the app OutRise in either Google or Apple app stores. You can create awesome experiences and share them so others can follow in your treads!

@steves3688 3 жыл бұрын

Great conclusion Adam! Did you happen to see very many side by sides on the trails? Im reviewing the possibility of doing it that way...my knees just wont hold up to the bike!

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

we actually did see quite a bunch of side by sides, especially on the western side

@sd3gunner 3 жыл бұрын

So durring sturgis this yr i traded my 15 wide glide off for a 2020 street glide special, which was fine till i came home. My house is 3 miles from pavement through the sand of the sandhills near valentine ne. This damn street glide is a biotch compared to my 680lb wide glide. I about have to just walk it the entire way... sand straight sucks i cant imagine doing that trans trip like that! Kudos to you

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

congratulations on the new bike! the sand wasn't the most fun I've ever had but I cherish the experience

@eightsummits 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Thanks for all the good information. What type of navigation device did you use-Garmin? If so, what model? Any troubles loading the SD card?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not exactly sure of the go’s we used, when the Africa twin went on to new adventures with another owner the navigation went with it but I had no issues with the as cards. We did use printed maps as well

@FerreneMachine 3 жыл бұрын

pretty sunny in there huh

@floridaguido 3 жыл бұрын

Question for you Adam... I've watched every episode of your Trans American Trail journey and really enjoyed them!! I really loved the times that you went back on the "hard roads' as the scenery was amazing. Since I ride a Street Glide, I would like to take a similar route, except staying on the pavement of course. Can you give me some suggestions on the best way to 'map this out' and especially include a stop off at the K-River Campground!! Tom from Savannah, GA.

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

you could get gps Kevin's route and map it out that way, going from city to city and staying off the dirt roads. and of course, we would love to have you down here at the Kriver, we are only a short distance off the tat. stay tuned for more varying content coming at ya 5 times a week! 👊

@floridaguido 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval Thanks, Man!! I retire in Dec 2020, so the K-River is on my Bucket List for 2021...gotta come by and see Ms. Jackie!!

@steves3688 3 жыл бұрын

@@floridaguido CONGRATS THOMAS!!!

@clarkbabin9799 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad you didn't take rmthe hardest route. What you rode especially out west looked really tough at times . So how is Freddie. Hope he's recovering well

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

stay tuned for an update on Freddy 👊

@mr1bienvenu1 3 жыл бұрын

Suzuki V-Strom 650 is the best of both worlds. It does it all very well.

@MrBeefsnorkel 3 жыл бұрын

tenere 700 has entered the chat

@JandJ561 3 жыл бұрын

How much time should I set aside for doing the TAT? Just a general timeframe

@TheIceColdGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. I'm looking at doing NC (starting in OBX) to the MS river. Any estimate how long I should plan for? Will be on a Honda 230.

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

Im not sure about that. We opted to take time exploring and enjoying the trip rather than staying on a specific schedule. We did film our trek, leaving from NC though - you can begin that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJejisSX2NDOlnU.html

@brianduff4278 2 жыл бұрын

Let me ask you. I'm apart of the Beacon jeep club in NY. We have good guys and built jeeps. A few of us want to do this trail. Are jeeps aloud? Are the trails wide enough on the high cliffs? And how much approximately do you need in cash for each person? Great video

@dirtbike250xx 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have any problems using the GPSKevin Files..if that is what you ended up using?

@nikeahwilliams7540 3 жыл бұрын

Take extra time off to enjoy it, you need at least 3 to 4 weeks, more like 4 to get it all in at your leisure and enjoy it. I would go tomorrow. Loved it.

@fixedguitar47 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this year. I’m setting off from Indiana heading south on July 2nd and I have to be back July 18th.

@The-Host 2 жыл бұрын

Rode a wr250 from Colorado to the middle of Texas. Worst ride of my life. Sold the bike and bought a plane ticket back haha.

@jaymontgomery9329 3 жыл бұрын

Now with an different kind of riding under your belt. Which kind of riding do you enjoy the most? V-Twin on the open road or adventure/off road?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I don’t know if it’s fair for me to say just yet. The dirt is still new to me and exciting.

@nathanhouck2403 Жыл бұрын

nice video. Nevertheless, the TAT website is a trainwreck and turned me off from ever wanting to ride it. Think I’ll find my own adventure route

@KTMBB71 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the trail changed and now goes North out of Moab into Idaho. I rode the Western part in 2011 and it did go West out of Moab as you described????

@kingsqueak2221 2 жыл бұрын

Man, weight is the enemy in sand too. Big knobs. light weight and carrying speed get it done, but man it's a workout.

@adamsandoval 2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a workout!

@brianwestveer9532 3 жыл бұрын

So the guestion is are you going to go again

@caseyhardison4320 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone planning this trip summer 2021? I'm game!

@kuhndj67 Жыл бұрын

GPS Kevin's maps are not kept as up to date as Sam's... but I'd say Sam's route is easier too so if you want a challenge maybe Kevin's maps are the way to go (I ran Sam's maps but modified at spots like the passes to make it more challenging/rewarding).

@journeyofjerry3831 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you?

@shingod700 2 жыл бұрын

Which tire did you use?

@rowdyfugitt7943 3 жыл бұрын

Was it really sunny in your garage?

@n8dgr887 3 жыл бұрын

@Adam Sandoval - How long did it take to ride the whole trail end to end?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped home in-between to switch out Ashley from r Matt and we had a couple issues along the way so it's hard to tell

@littlepony6762 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@rickvann3489 Жыл бұрын

Surprised you didn't mention Oklahoma sand.

@Nckolas20 3 жыл бұрын

I would really like to ride a Ural on the trail

@iberian21 3 жыл бұрын

I did 350 to 400 miles a day easy on my 200cc. I don’t agree with the mindset of “you’re going to want a big fast bike for the long stretches.” Any size bike is right for the trip if the rider is comfortable with it.

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@larryarcher8533 11 ай бұрын

Can this be done in a 4x4 vehicle?

@adventurevin7600 3 жыл бұрын

I am planning to do cost to cost, East to West on a 2007 KLR 650 (solo). Will I meet others on the trail that are willing to help if/when I go down or get a flat?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

we did come across some other riders at certain junctions buy I would look to be as self sufficient as possible

@adventurevin7600 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval I did a solo round trip Route 66, nothing like the TAT. My plan is taking the Lincoln Highway from West to East and return on the TAT. I live in Southern California

@jameshuett2559 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gearing up for the TAT, my 15 yr old son and I will begin doing sections this summer. I'm looking into maps and watched your video on whose man to use, Sam or gpskevin. I have yet to find which maps you chose. Help me out, the suspense is killing me! Which maps? (I'm leaning toward Sam's)

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

you can see which map system I went with, and a glimpse of what’s included right here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK1igtJzur-2iYk.html and if you want a peak at some of our gear you can view that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8WfgZqJr6y7iH0.html

@jameshuett2559 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome! Thanks!

@mikethompson2007 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm I have no clue where you are talking about on the "northern Nevada, southern corner of Utah?? If you look at the map the two states are side by side and their northern borders are exactly the same. The TAT leaves utah and enters nevada at Baker which is just south of halfway down utahs wester border, then diagonals across northwesterly to Mcdermott. So not sure where this 60 miles of sand was as we surely missed it!

@jeffpotter7656 2 жыл бұрын

Black dragon wash.

@larryalten1315 3 жыл бұрын

How do you find gas in the middle of nowhere ?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

gps Kevin's maps provide gas station and lodging stops. we also brought camel tanks but didn't have to rely on them all that much

@waynecurr9569 3 жыл бұрын

also soft bags and smaller CC ! camp and stay at hotels and enjoy !!!!! Quit your job if u need to !!

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@catdaddy3302 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you use Joe Cordero’s map?

@adamsandoval 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s a little insight: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMimfZaFrsm8eGQ.html

@waynecurr9569 3 жыл бұрын

Dude , bring your harley on the ... oh that wouldnt work

@sdefiel3719 3 жыл бұрын

Even the blue roads were 'at the top of your skill set' at times?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

being that I had no real experience on an adventure bike up until right before this trip, yeah. I found the most difficulty on the western side.

@sdefiel3719 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsandoval Thx for the reply, but more to the point, when you were riding those trails with a wall on one side, a narrow gravel path in the middle and NOTHING on the other side ... was that an intermediate trail or an advanced, red, trail?

@josefuxa5521 3 жыл бұрын

Adam: Planing TAT with a few friends. Can we hire you for a 30 mins call so that we can ask you a few questions about tat ?

@adamsandoval 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to help answer some questions for y'all! we can totally figure something out. where are you from brother?

@josefuxa5521 3 жыл бұрын

Live in Indiana, originally from Puerto Rico. The team is fired up for the tat. But will like to talk to someone that has done it before.!!! Maybe we can connect via email? Josefuxa2@gmail.com

@Full_Deflection 2 жыл бұрын

The miles per day boils down to the rider. I’ve done 1100 miles in 24 hours on a BMW S1000RR, so 200-300 miles per day on a 250 dual sport is easy going. My buddy rides cruisers and doesn’t do more than 100-200 miles per day on the highway, so it would be misery for him.

@adamsandoval 2 жыл бұрын

It was definitely a different kind of riding

@trucker-d4161 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but he’s talking about the TAT, 150-180 miles is a big day for the TAT, on the west end.

@fixedguitar47 3 жыл бұрын

Here are my options: 2007 Honda XR650R (With street legal kit) 2012 Triumph Scrambler (With dirt tires) Seriously looking for some insight from someone who has done the trail. Thanks

@jbach007 3 жыл бұрын

But Brother you said Arkansas had the best backroads! 😜😏😎