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

[@nathanbrodeur]

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]

good points 👊

[@Biker758210]

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.

[@omarsalinas9004]

Awsome vedio Adam..

[@Dirt1st]

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]

thanks for subscribing! 👊

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

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.

[@seedlessgrapes2605]

I'm impressed how fast you learned

[@chrishunter5041]

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

[@brettcreech3490]

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

[@jeffe.9904]

Thanks Adam Great Video-Very Informative! 👍🏻

[@taylorboone5201]

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

[@wingitarkansas3686]

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

[@twotiretirade4624]

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

[@stretmediq]

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

[@dmedina6835]

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

[@jesuscoffman195]

Awesome video

[@Mtnmanmike62]

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.

[@seedlessgrapes2605]

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

[@mariomcallen720]

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

[@robertbotta6536]

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

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for watching 👊

[@danielstorm8931]

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.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

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

[@mr1bienvenu1]

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

[@MrBeefsnorkel]

tenere 700 has entered the chat

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Great summary, thanks for putting this video together!

[@adamsandoval]

thanks for tuning in 👊

[@mikem9433]

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.

[@TechnMoto]

Great tips/advice. Would you do it again?

[@bryanreeme8584]

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

[@adamsandoval]

thanks for tuning in 👊

[@Johndekievit]

Keeping it real, thanks for the great video.

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in 👊🏼

[@kingsqueak2221]

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]

It’s definitely a workout!

[@stevenking2469]

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!!

[@vtrack1963]

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!

[@woofersd2383]

Awesome ride Adam, thank you

[@RTFLDGR]

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]

I have a full series of the tat from east to west coast. check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGLWiJScqM-dnKM including how I chose my bike and map systems and even what we brought: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvZkoqshdmSiNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJPZe2aKfsiLfpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DSf2qOf6uKjqs

[@PsychoGirlMagnet1216]

Awesome, vid, brother 😊😊😊😊

[@adamsandoval]

thanks for tuning in 👊

[@HaXaW5150]

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.

[@RoadKing05FLHR]

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

[@jamespolucha6911]

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]

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.

[@sunsetpoet-songwriter8323]

Very informative and well done video. Thanks

[@adamsandoval]

thanks for tuning in 👊 Here is one of the more radical days we had out on the TAT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGwpaV8qKyjrac

[@sunsetpoet-songwriter8323]

@@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.

[@The333]

Very informative.

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks!

[@Paul20661]

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

[@brianjackson6643]

Awesome informative video!

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in👊🏼

[@curtgruber1919]

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

[@DoglinsShadow]

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]

Wow I’d love to ride out there!!

[@jimmygallaway581]

super helpfull video.

[@fijijakes]

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🤗

[@BigSmittyRiding]

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

[@adamsandoval]

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

[@thetraveler5798]

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

[@mkoehler222]

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]

thanks for tuning in brother 👊

[@sd3gunner]

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]

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

[@joelhinojosa6838]

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]

Yes I can

[@danielpearson6306]

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.

[@cameronwirth8751]

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

[@adamsandoval]

I'll be having one comin at ya shortly 👊

[@joerockme7485]

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

[@brianwestveer9532]

So the guestion is are you going to go again

[@edeldridge36]

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]

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

[@johnnymelendez4836]

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

[@nikeahwilliams7540]

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]

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.

[@eightsummits]

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]

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

[@nokoolaid]

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.

[@willowsmutt8313]

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

[@loristegle6652]

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

[@jaymontgomery9329]

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]

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.

[@iberian21]

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]

💯

[@toddduncan4071]

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!

[@clarkbabin9799]

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]

stay tuned for an update on Freddy 👊

[@steves3688]

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]

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

[@caseyhardison4320]

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

[@floridaguido]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@floridaguido CONGRATS THOMAS!!!

[@KTMBB71]

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????

[@The-Host]

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.

[@brianduff4278]

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

[@seedlessgrapes2605]

Luv it

[@kuhndj67]

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).

[@FerreneMachine]

pretty sunny in there huh

[@TheIceColdGarage]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGLWiJScqM-dnKM

[@nathanhouck2403]

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

[@mikethompson2007]

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!

[@dirtbike250xx]

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

[@motochimp1]

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.

[@JandJ561]

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

[@journeyofjerry3831]

How long did it take you?

[@rowdyfugitt7943]

Was it really sunny in your garage?

[@ACEANDHARLEY]

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!

[@rickvann3489]

Surprised you didn't mention Oklahoma sand.

[@jameshuett2559]

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]

you can see which map system I went with, and a glimpse of what’s included right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHiVgKJ4ir6Fj7c and if you want a peak at some of our gear you can view that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DSf2qOf6uKjqs

[@jameshuett2559]

Awsome! Thanks!

[@adventurevin7600]

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]

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

[@adventurevin7600]

@@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

[@Nckolas20]

I would really like to ride a Ural on the trail

[@shingod700]

Which tire did you use?

[@littlepony6762]

👍👍

[@n8dgr887]

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

[@adamsandoval]

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

[@larryarcher8533]

Can this be done in a 4x4 vehicle?

[@jeffpotter7656]

Black dragon wash.

[@waynecurr9569]

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

[@adamsandoval]

💯

[@sdefiel3719]

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

[@adamsandoval]

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]

@@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?

[@catdaddy3302]

Why didn’t you use Joe Cordero’s map?

[@adamsandoval]

Here’s a little insight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJPZe2aKfsiLfpI

[@larryalten1315]

How do you find gas in the middle of nowhere ?

[@adamsandoval]

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]

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

[@Full_Deflection]

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]

It was definitely a different kind of riding

[@trucker-d4161]

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

[@stevehoward3981]

Sorry but GPS Kevin is not the tat

[@fixedguitar47]

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

[@josefuxa5521]

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]

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

[@josefuxa5521]

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? [e-mail]

[@BDGumby007]

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