Ep 1: Asheville, NC to Reliance, TN: Attempting the Trans America Trail / TAT on a Honda Trail CT125

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[@SomeGuyRides]

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[@TurdBugler]

What was your average speed with all that luggage?

[@SomeGuyRides]

@@TurdBugler Average speed over the entire trip was 25mph.

[@nacholiberty2705]

My family and I are planning to do explore the TAT this year. We enjoyed your video & plan to do more. What do you use for your video and mic?

[@SomeGuyRides]

@@nacholiberty2705 search the channel for my blog setup. There’s a video about it all on there somewhere!

[@edwardkeeter762]

"There ain't nuthin' better than a bad idea." Perfect opening quote for a motorcycle adventure!

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

I like listening to car talk when I drive. I could drive across America listening to car talk and not even know it. When you find something interesting, it's amazing how captivating that can be.

[@mikesnickel]

Don't worry about going the wrong way. I've always said that if everything went according to plan and everything was perfect, you wouldn't remember it as well. Mistakes let you put them in your "fond memory" pile to reminesis on later. Good vid. A biker friend of mine recommended and 15 min in I'm a suscriber.

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

I agree 100 percent.

[@doncarr9435]

I hope this comment remains first. Truly a great motorcycle truism.

[@Makermook]

Ohgoodlord... I've been obsessed with the TAT and adventure riding for years, so much so that I bought a Himalayan and just did my 10,000km maintenance. #2, my middle son and I were just talking about the CT125 and if it could do the TAT. Now I'm going to be late to work because I found your channel this morning and I can't stop watching!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Ha! The Honda Trail and the TAT are an epic combination. Go for it!

[@Sixbears]

Just found your channel. I absolutely love this type of adventure. I'm currently knocking off sections of the Northeast BDR on a Honda PCX 150 -and I'm a 63 year old big fat guy. I get some funny looks from folks on big ADV bikes when they run across me on some dirt high mountain road.

[@mmaaddict78]

Those PCX scooters have probably seen more gnarly dirt roads in South East Asia than any ADV bike has in the world.

[@lmnavis1]

I thought my husband was crazy when he started watching your videos. But I soon got sucked into watching myself! Now he is on a wait list to getting his own. I will probably follow in my Wrangler! 👏

[@SomeGuyRides]

Your husband was crazy and now you are too! Having a support vehicle and you to hang out with at night will make for an awesome trip. You'll have a blast in the Wrangler too. Have an amazing trip!

[@greght]

this channel is so underrated, content is great with a lot of little details that makes it very interesting and entertaining .

[@Darfur64]

"it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow " Great adventure! Keep making wrong turns, you won't know where they'll lead you

[@enriquecasablanca5983]

Well said

[@cheerup5267]

Love it🥰

[@josephemmons8496]

Randomly stumbled across this on my lunch today. Super excited to watch the journey. This was so fun

[@rhllnm]

Love it. I'm ready to move from a too heavy KLR to a CT 125. As a fan of C90 Adventures, I'm looking forward to this trip.

[@rallye81]

Instant subscriber. Great editing, music, and narration. I turned 40 this year and have been planning a solo ride to Alaska, but since the Canadian border has been closed, my plan B was to ride from Northern Cali to New England, down the Atlantic Coast, and then ride the TAT back. I plan to leave in two weeks, so this episode just gave me some insight into the beginning of my solo journey…don’t go wrong way in the TAT at the beginning. 😂 I’m looking forward to more vids. Safe travels!!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

That sounds like an epic trip. DO IT!

[@xaviillas615]

I love the adventure, the motorcycle, the format, the music, the sense of humor, the sincerity of the thoughts…brilliant!!! Keep on riding!!! 👏👏👏

[@marceber13]

I love your humility, man. It reveals your courage.

[@CR-ud5qj]

A group of friends did the TAT around a decade ago, riding old school 2-stroke 49cc mopeds. It was described as intensive at times, filled with injuries, breakdowns, flat tires, etc. Half the group didn’t make it to Oregon. Best of luck!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Okay. This is something I would love to see. Any ride reports or photos anywhere?

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Where's the video? And injuries? How do you get injuries on a 50cc moped?

[@CR-ud5qj]

LOL, easily. Think of all the ways you can get hurt on the street, then add in rough trail. The only thing missing is the cars...@@tbillyjoeroth

[@trevorhope8447]

Hi Angelo, I watched your trip across the country once already, well it's time to start again. I didn't know if you were going to make it last time. This time I can relax and just enjoy the ride.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Knowing we make it kind of takes away a lot of the fun!

[@topher4251]

Bad ideas are usually the most fun. Great series. Gonna watch all the way through.

[@ramblinjay3816]

Thank you for this video. Me and my lady have a planned TAT next year on a grom and trail 125.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yes!

[@markflaugh2293]

Good luck guys! So glad you didn’t change your minds on doing this on the Trail 125’s. I went and watched c90 adventures after watching your videos. I had no idea people did cool things like this. Subscribed and notification bell clicked!

[@georgeambroseshayo5120]

To tell you how beautiful your videos are, I am watching this for the second time and it does not stop to thrill.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thank you for this comment!

[@baskate8281]

Great video narration music and the spirit of taking the adventure is so thrilling for a such bike

[@littlebigadventuring]

2 minutes in I hit that subscribe button! I did a 2000 mi trip through Norway on my grom five years back. And I know that joy of going on a stupid little adventure. I bought a 2022 monkey a month ago which I plan to take trail riding through Sweden during the summer. Looks awesome man! I’m glad I found your channel.

[@SomeGuyRides]

2000 miles on a grom is no joke! I'm sure you've seen the Kiwi Grom's channel?

[@littlebigadventuring]

@@SomeGuyRides I checked out his channel after hearing about it in your videos. I’m subscribed but I haven’t started watching yet. Looks great! You can watch my trip to Norway in my channel if you want. Ride safe!

[@simonthomas5367]

Great clip! Great bike! Great adventure! Lovin future Ang!! Just discovered this series and looking forward to every episode.

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

"There ain't nothing better than a bad idea" Lets go!

[@abbyarnold4477]

My teachers would always say (ain't ) is not a word . Of course i went to elementary school in the early 70s .

[@patrickmatthews4679]

Hey man. You're the dude, bro. I've gotten so many people at work interested in the TAT because they walk in my office and see your videos that I have playing in the background... I'm currently on episode 5 from your TAT adventure. Keep on keepin on man!

[@marcoluoma3770]

So happy to see the series start. Where’s John? I absolutely love the way you include fears and foul ups, the things 99% of KZbinrs leave out. It makes the rest of us feel better because we have these anxieties as well.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I hook up with Johnny Pow in Trinidad, CO...Fears and foul-ups are my favorite things!

[@peterh9927]

I've been looking forward for your TAT adventure to begin. How many miles are you riding daily ? I'm planning to do the TAT next year in my Willys Jeep. Probably travel less miles daily than you...

[@SomeGuyRides]

@@peterh9927 On average - 200ish...

[@deanbacon8245]

@@peterh9927 , that's awesome !! I'd follow along if you post it

[@irksome100]

@@SomeGuyRides Yep, if it weren't for my fears and foul-ups, I wouldn't have much to talk about.

[@NSCA12]

I'm at the end of episode - 1. I'll be watching the others as time permits over the next few weeks. This takes courage, not only to do it, but do it alone and share it with the world. Kudos sir, good stuff!!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thx for watching!

[@GregIsAFan]

What a marvelous, ridiculous, magnificent idea! After 45 years of riding, from Honda 50 mini bike and trail 70 in the dirt to a Honda ST1300 I sold a few years ago because I just wasn't riding enough anymore. The Honda Trail 125 would be like going back to the beginning, would be a cheap, economical, fun way to get some more two wheel miles in before I retire to a rocking chair for good. Don't know if I'll make across the country, but plenty of two lane and dirt roads and trails here in the California foothills. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@SomeGuyRides]

You'll have a blast on the 125...

[@GregIsAFan]

@@SomeGuyRides Now I just need to find one at a dealer near Sacramento.

[@Rockinbiker1946]

My hat goes off to you. Back in the late 60s, a riding buddy had one of these CT125s, I had a CT70. We did 200 mile rides and felt we accomplished plenty. Since then I only did cross country rides on my BMW 1150RT and GS.

[@allanmca]

Big thumbs up. Footage is good, the dialogue is engaging. The interesting trivia (Nancy Sinatra, Travelocity gnomes, etc) is a good diversion from usual people talking crap on ride videos. Scenery always a win, and I love that you're doing this on the CT125. I've only done NC to OK on the TAT, and maybe one day I'll get back to do the rest. I ride in NC all the time, being based in Atlanta. Thanks making this video and sharing it.

[@SlotCarMisfitsofallscales]

Awesome video and great trip for sure ! I think it’s cool you did it on the 125 more of a challenge and you showed us all you don’t need a big bike to have fun and a great experience ! I want one now

[@TheEasterbrookTeamFairOaks]

Love this! Great narration. "Nothing better than a bad idea." - so true. Feeling inspired.

[@ttinc2067]

👍👍👍 thoroughly enjoying all the episodes !!! great stuffs ! better than watching fake TV shows.

[@monkeydixadventures]

Great narration bud. Great video, I’m looking forward to seeing the rest….Subscribed. I got theHonda Monkey 3 Years ago after Years of big bikes and have loved every minute of it. Keep making this awesome content. Cheers Dean

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks Dean!

[@cubgsan]

Good morning to you! I am Cross Cub grandpa from Japan and sharing Cross Cub video. Awesome REVIEW !! So great job ! Have a nice day friend !

[@mikeinwtby]

Lol subscribed instantly. Looking forward to this series. Just bought the ct125 and I'm doing this before I die.

[@BugTheRoot]

This was really awesome. I am a KLR rider, and yet I have this "thing" about those Honda Trail bikes. I admire what you're doing, brother. I can't wait to watch all of these videos. Oh yeah, I forgot to say, I LOVE your choice of music! I have some tracks to donate for your use if you're interested.

[@sixharmonieslhbf2044]

Just a Big Thanks for inspiration - I took receipt of my imported Honda Trail in summer this year (UK based). I have been on a few test rides ready for my big adventure ride. Fully Kitted Out (nearly) and have got loads of good tips from your video's, Lovin' Past Present and Future Ang, and EVERYTHING is a cool record name BTW. I am now regularly singing your Gravel song....its a right old ear worm. Peace Out Dude.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Congrats on your CT125! It's not the smartest bike to do long trips on - but it could be one of the funnest. Enjoy and thank you for watching (and for the gift!)

[@mekelbayu4573]

Really love to watch this channel everyday, every single video you made trully inspired me, someday i will do the same things, touring around the with motorbike.

[@sanatandharma4435]

Nicely done sir! I was out on horse back yesterday and came across a lovely stream here in Spain, my horse drunk lots of water, but would not go through to the other side. I was wishing I had a throttle! But then maybe the horse knew something I didn't! Well done to you for conquering your fears!

[@dandelvecchio8423]

Brilliant style capturing this epic journey, total viewing pleasure !

[@stay_on_ground2351]

Still to young to ride but I love traveling and this is so well done, congrats, I will watch all episodes till the end Safe travel

[@Eric_Cleckler]

I’ve been searching for a channel that has an in-depth series on the TAT and it finally fell in my lap. Thank you!

[@SomeGuyRides]

These episodes are probably way too long for most folks, but this is the kind of thing I wanted to see when I was thinking about doing this trip... Enjoy!

[@BlueRidgeRider]

@@SomeGuyRides Definitely NOT too long! Just right!

[@robertedwards7430]

Just subscribed to this channel. Can't say enough how much I appreciate you doing these videos. Until I get my own Honda Trail I will live vicariously through you

[@scottwilson1887]

I’m an Ang fan now! Really enjoying the format and creativity. The transparency and authenticity only make it better. Looking forward to the rest.

[@glizbane]

So jealous. It's been my dream for years to do a cross country ride, and I'm so excited for you to finally get out there and live on the road for a month straight.

[@deanbacon8245]

An epic adventure ! So eager to follow this out , thanks for posts , ride on !!

[@TamourTahir]

I was watching videos about CT125 when I discovered your channel. Did a 2200 km round trip 20 days ago on my Honda CB150f. And your video is making me to plan again😅. Great video

[@SomeGuyRides]

I hadn't heard of the CB150f - but it looks like it might be available in the US in 2022. Looks like a nice light bike!

[@Johndolk]

I appreciate that you take the time and effort to edit and upload as you go…Thanks

[@andrewwilliamhorton789]

Awesome video!!…I have a 2017 Honda Grom with 21000 miles riding fire roads here in Pa around Pa Grand Canyon…always a fun adventure

[@jimmycone3717]

I've dreamed of doing this Adventure , one day but for now I'll be following yours..

[@andy29847]

Great start to your trip. Enjoyed the camerra work and the narrative.

[@derekpacheco8405]

Yesssss, I need to see this entire thing! Ever since I saw the 125, this has become my dream. Goodluck and I hope you have a blast!

[@martincrippen3107]

I love your narration. I watched your SM500 Videos.... now... off to the TAT

[@stevenrasor7015]

A couple of Aussies did the TAT on Groms, so getting to the Pacific on a ct125 should be a piece of cake. Watching from west coast of WA.

[@coachjeff493]

Hi Steven ..... who the aussie who did it on Groms ..... would love to look at that. Cheers from down under

[@stevenrasor7015]

@@coachjeff493 sorry don't remember. Guess you could do a search for grom and TAT.

[@coachjeff493]

@@stevenrasor7015 Thanks mate .... did that but could only find a couple of New Zealanders .... either way it's good viewing.

[@sayeedtraders3390]

Great content. TAT Always fascinated me. Been waiting for good videos about TAT for a long time. Huge love and support from Bangladesh. Waiting for the next episode. Good luck.

[@ednowliniii]

I’ve been waiting for this. Looks like an awesome adventure!

[@ednowliniii]

I have an XT250 Yamaha that I want to use for the TAT, and I was worried it would be too small. 😄

[@SomeGuyRides]

We looked seriously at those. In my opinion the xt is the perfect bike for the tat.

[@dipeshpatel7623]

More power to you…..that was a great video ! I wish I can experience the TAT.

[@findingneutral]

One word.... historic... Many thanks for creating this and more importantly sharing it. Your adventure was an escape for us all. You showcased the beauty of our country and that kindness still exists in the 🌎. And Dude.... even Bigfoot came out to cheer you on... next level.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks FN!

[@komakaiokane372]

I've been watching your channel and have been intrigued with your evaluation rides and prep work. After watching all of Ed and Rachel's ride along the TAT I'm interested to learn how the more modern CT contends with the environment - perhaps there's a golden average of the age of the rider and that of the bike that guarantees a successful journey? :). Wishing you a great and safe journey across the landscape of the U.S., and thanks for putting in all the effort to share it so I can effortlessly enjoy and learn.

[@boomdawg56]

By making a wrong turn you are taking "the road less traveled", it is the beginning of an adventure no matter which way you are going.

[@markflaugh2293]

Your doing the tat alone? Safe travels! What an adventure! Glad you are sharing this.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Solo until Trinidad, CO...

[@boatrvme8478]

Good luck and be safe! You guys are going to have some fun (along with some agony)!!!!🙂👍

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

Hello, this is an excellent journey, seeing the USA at 30 mph. I followed Ride On Amigos Channel as they rode the TAT which really sparked my interest, so I’m thing of taking a RE Himalayan from Florida to Maine then across to the west coast.

[@peterd.2220]

Hey there! I actually have a question for you if you don't mind. I have been thinking about getting a Honda ct125 but now the Himalayan has grabbed my attention. I know they are very different bikes but I can't figure out which one ill be happier with. Any tips?

[@marcochavane3124]

I want this guy to narrate me waking up and eating breakfast.

[@tpseeker3367]

What a beautiful journey your doing. Thanks for sharing with us

[@findingneutral]

Dude, your album cover is the best. You can just feeeeel the 😒 on your co-stars facial expression. Very excellent 👏 😄

[@goosedeathable]

I’m gonna have to come back and watch this series of yours later. My confidence on two wheels and in the rest of my life has been shaken. Really wish I got a 125 and not this big Tenere 700. Watching this makes me wanna call the dog sitter and try a day trip w/ a buddy on paved roads. I really wanna work up to doing something like what you’re doing!

[@SomeGuyRides]

The t7 is an awesome machine, but yeah, for me the little Honda was a good choice. I seem to always get in a bit of trouble with heavy bikes. Although the Himalayan is about the same weight as the T7 and other than a few sections I probably would have been ok on that.

[@goosedeathable]

@@SomeGuyRides I don’t wanna sound like I’m knocking this T7, Yamaha did an excellent job making this bike really forgiving to a very casual rider, imho. There were some trail sections following a buddy where the ground got all loose and I was doing everything wrong, fought the bike and thought for sure I was gonna get flung off. Bike stayed up right to my amazement! I may very well get a 125 just for the pure joy of something small and easy to handle. Stay safe out there bud!

[@simonthomas5367]

Hey bud. The T7 is a tall first choice but it's nice and light. I had one as a first real bike and you very quickly get used to it. I'm now on an Africa Twin Adventure Sports. It's too tall. It's too heavy. I love it!!

[@v-m-a-p]

This is awesome! The CT125 is a marvelous little thing. Loved recognizing some places from other videos about the TAT I've watched before. 16:40, for instance, I recognize from Ed March's 1st video on the TAT over at C90Adventures. I gotta get up to the states and do this someday!

[@foxgaming4450]

Really looking forward to this Series! Also nice to see another lee fan :)

[@davea9502]

Starting Episode 1 of your TAT adventure on a CT125! Too cool!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Enjoy!

[@Harloweqbumfuque]

Ha ha! What a great idea! I have a beer holder that says...."That's a horrible idea! What time?" Love love love your videos.

[@skaragianis]

Your future self just popped in 😀 Classic! You are very good at this!! Engaged. Excellent. Who cares about direction though dude. Motorcycle freedom is whichever way 😀 I have to tell myself the same. Enjoy and relax (but concentrate of course)

[@MrMountainHawk]

Damn wasn't ready for the dramatic narration! Love it!

[@markodiorne1211]

Enjoyed the epic RR over on ADVrider - that and your previous videos. This one was worth the wait. Well done! Also a Himma rider, but I'm strangely glad you chose the CT125 for the added difficulty for your Olympic Gold Medal routine ;)

[@saltydawg5913]

That's so awesome, good luck on your trip. Check your tires in the video they looked really low. Have fun can't wait to see the rest of the video.

[@jeffkatzer]

Finally I'm on the road (with you). Been looking forward to this for a while. Nice work on the video and the narration.

[@normancoutts]

Your 500th like came from Scotland. Well deserved. Fun to watch. Ill follow along from now on. All the best.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Want to do the TET someday!

[@carlbrunt1170]

Maybe your evening is looking a little tedious, and you could be feeling a little on the low side after viewing several animal rescue videos. Well, just tune in to this channel and everything will be just fine. Brilliant!

[@SomeGuyRides]

ha!

[@carlbrunt1170]

@@SomeGuyRides 👍

[@vl4n7684zt]

Nice to see someone else who also uses a cat-food can style alcohol stove and a single pot. I was a backpacker before a biker and save a lot of space using backpacking packing skills.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I love that thing. I’m a big fan of Shugs hiking channel- check that out if u haven’t. He’s great. Got it because of him.

[@timnisley5391]

Good on ya riding through those water crossings! But I might have been tempted to walk the bike across... don't know how much that would have helped if the water was over your boots though.🙂

[@mikedenton6485]

Great to see the start. So did you notice if you forgot anything yet?? Just curious. If all goes as planned I'll be doing the TAT for my 50th birthday. Looking forward to the next video.

[@bruford911]

Mile and miles of beautiful roads! Envy creeping in…😉

[@andyreminch6550]

1st time viewer,... was hooked after the intro speech lol Looks great fun. Love from Scotland 👌👍💚

[@jimjohnson7257]

Honda totally should have sponsored you. To think that little bike could make it all the way across the country, off-road! Amazing!

[@SomeGuyRides]

You hear that Honda!? I wish!!!!

[@larraldeb]

What a start. Looking forward to this series. God Speed!

[@hotwhells20]

Instant subscriber! Can't wait for the next episodes!

[@clarson2916]

Don’t worry about highway riding with the Trail 125. The people coming up from behind you are watching you out of their windshield. They’re not the people you need to worry about. Worry about the people you are coming up on. They are turning into the road and glancing out their side window to see you. I’m a former ultra marathon bicyclist with nearly 200,000 miles on county roads and highways at 15 mph. I’ve experienced it all, and the danger doesn’t come from people approaching you from behind. The first couple of time you are locked onto those mirrors, and you almost get taken out by a pickup coming out of a side road, you will focus less on the mirrors 👍

[@JonesJr_art]

My first guess was a Sam Elliot impression... Waiting for ya to say "the dude abides" Hahaha! Thanks for uploading the videos, KZbin waited a while to suggest them to me but here I am! I had been waiting on the video drop since you first mentioned the Tat. I will now be binge-watching your whole series. I truly want a CT125 once they restock them nearby. A pleasure to meet ya! Rich from Nashville...

[@SomeGuyRides]

You got it! What a terrible Sam Elliot impression, right?! I just posted that this morning and you're the first. Contact me through the About section at kzbin.info and I'll get a sticker in the mail to ya!

[@rodneyjordan6745]

I don't think I'd want to do this on a Trail 125, but I am wanting to get a Rebel 300. Everyone says to get the 500. I thought about it for quite some time. I think I can do everything I want on the 300, including short stretches of interstate. I read a few years ago about a guy who took a Sym 50 cc scooter from somewhere in California to Alaska. I'll watch the entire trip.

[@JoseLara-dg4zk]

11:06 is when the magic starts! 😂🤣😂🤣 I'm reminded of a road trip I took with a buddy from upstate SC to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada when we were 18. We ran out of gas on the highway just outside Charlotte.

[@Yololife813]

I would take the Honda trial anywhere. Alaska all the way to America. That’s is my goal. Let’s go!!!!

[@shaunhall960]

That sounds marvelous! I'm a nomad at heart. I really want to visit Asheville.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Asheville is a very weird and special place. You'll enjoy it!

[@WesRatliffADV]

I'm already looking forward to your next video upload! I'll be on the SM500 in October and already sweating that same Witt Road creek crossing with those hellish grooves! Someone that lives near there that crosses it often needs to post a "How to" video on the best lines to take when crossing it!

[@AlCornpone]

Stoked about seeing this in video now!

[@michaelmorley331]

Looks like a great time! Seems like a kayak trip...unhurried approach!

[@philipdhiatt]

Awesome, wish I was going with you, I’m just down the mountain in Marion, NC, good luck, be safe

[@Motoramblings]

2:21 “there ain’t nothin better than a bad idea” I’m going to like this!!! Just starting the series, late to the party😂😂

[@BlueRidgeRider]

Excellent video! KZbin suggested it and for once they got it right! I had a deposit on a CT but got tired of waiting and bought a Pan America. I think it can handle what you showed today. Also, we are currently living in Las Vegas but within a month we will be moving to Leicester, which as you know is a suburb of Asheville.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Go through Leicester all the time on the way to Hot Springs or Max Patch. Beautiful out there...

[@earlofsugarwater]

Am enjoying. I like your style. Listened to Lee Hazelwood at work today. Good weird.