EP9: Trans-America-Trail Part1 (Alaska to Argentina)

[@dudeonbike800]

MAJOR bonus in discovering this series 5 years late? NO WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE! OH YEAH!!!!! Thanks Ed.

[@L--Z]

Indeed! After Ed rescued an injured Norally aka Itchy Boots, I became aware of and hooked by Ed's remarkable C90adventures channel. The Itchy Boots episodes featuring Ed were my favorite!

[@NotBROLL]

@@L--Z For others interested, I believed he's referring to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGS6qpeQbZijaqM

[@NotBROLL]

Isn't it just the best! I just found his channel yesterday from that crazy fake jeep vid, and now watching all his older vids, with no delay :P

[@Tymopta]

@@NotBROLL same exact thing here. its consumed my my weekend.

[@definitelynotatroll246]

@@NotBROLL same

[@greenicerebbel]

Rachel falls of her bike 1000 times, still gets up with a smile and a positive mind. What a woman...

[@petersydow4002]

her attitude vis fken priceless

[@JeanMarcVANBELLE]

i agree, what a woman!!! +je

[@jamesday7344]

Mine awoids grass

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Yeah she's a real trooper.

[@BenCazzola]

British chicks can be hard af. Even the slightest English roses, can have some big big thorns and some pretty steady roots

[@snooter28]

Jessica is an embodiment of what the real American South is. People all around me are that friendly.

[@christopherhughes8402]

The absolutely unquenchable positivity Rachel has shown in situations where my ex's would have stoved my head in with a mallet for 1/5th of the difficulty you have gone through brings tears of joy to my eyes. What beautiful, kind spirits you both are.

[@Sasha-ff5ce]

You’ve no idea how much this series has made me want to adventure bike over the course of the last two days

[@DispatchMoto]

Do it!! Gotta start somewhere.

[@japiro14]

dude, same here. i dont even have a motorbike license but Im saving for it

[@karvast5726]

Same i just want to go and pick up a 125cc enduro and ride offroad

[@WezleyBrown]

THIS IS WHERE THE SONGS STARTED!!!! I started watching the mini jeep series, have gone back and watched every episode you’ve made and I’ve finally found where the origin of your amazing songs come from 15:55 🙌😂

[@c90adventures]

Haha. Yeah I tried to recruit someone to sing it for me on Fivrr. I recorded a terrible version because I can't sing, but what they made was even worse and out of time. So I tried someone else, and they said what I made was hilarious and I should use that. And thus, the stupidity was born haha.

[@c90adventures]

Just wanted to put a quick message up to say how much I appreciate all the positive comments from you guys. They really help make all the editing worthwhile. And the fact that there's a video on KZbin without racist abuse in every other comment gives me hope for the world.

[@baltsosser]

Absolutely loving your videos. Looking at the trail I was wondering how a 1300cc cruiser might handle the terrain. If a C90 can do it...

[@robertlyskowski3975]

Love the videos, but donating is a pain if you are not from the UK, because the link goes to PayPal in UK, and that insists on asking for county, but does not allow US states. Will fix when I have time to look up my PayPal info, if I actually have an account. Can't remember, I always do donation without logging in

[@gbeas13]

Soooooo cooooool. You guys are awesome! Cheers from Mexico

[@carterbays5599]

are you still traveling? ill paypal you some money next time i get paid. totally worth it. i just spent like 3 hours watching these. simultaneously looking for a bike to ride. i dont think ill go the c90 route, but still inspiring videos none the less. great editing as well!

[@waynejets6281]

I think the ex military women took a fancy to your girlfriend lol.

[@AmandaDragmire]

My wife and I love this adventure. We are going to get c90's thanks to you. though it does make toilet time awkward to watch together

[@Britishshooter]

I bumped into Ed and Rach in Alva Oklahoma whilst I was riding the TAT on my KTM690 ( I had flown over from England with the bike on the same plane to Montreal) I was riding through Alva to get fuel and saw the two famous C90's covered in luggage and crap and knew it had to be them. Funny thing is that ED and I only live about 12 miles apart in Devon in the South West of the UK.

[@c90adventures]

+Britishshooter we'll have to meet up some time :)

[@accouswk]

That’s pretty amazing coincidence-

[@1stAmerican]

Rach needs a man with at least a mL of patience while traveling.

[@ethics3]

@@1stAmerican how did you come to that conclusion?

[@obsidian....]

@@1stAmerican Please go kick rocks

[@NaomiTweddle]

Jessica is such a champ. The universe salutes you! Great bodge job Ed. Loved the video, can't wait to see the next one. Cheers.

[@cpF01]

Good Lord. Is Rachelle's positive attitude just for the movie? What an amazing girl. Way to go. Ed, great fix on the throttle.

[@bigsmoke6189]

Jessica was awesome ! Kinda restores your faith in people.

[@TeamKryu]

BTW jessica is a prime example of the "majority" of good folk in rural america.

[@ethics3]

I agree

[@jyotiradityadeka2905]

Yeh, good ol' American folks from the countryside

[@ethics3]

@@jyotiradityadeka2905 Yes... When you are in one of the predominantly democrat cities , that's when you meet the bad ones . Liars , thieves and just people who couldn't care less if you live or die . In other words , Liberals . I have traveled on motorcycle throughout most of the states so i can attest to the kindness of Americans in hard working rural and conservative states .

[@jyotiradityadeka2905]

@@ethics3 totally, and I can confirm that it's not just the rural folks in United States of America but everywhere in the world. I also tour a lot in my Royal Enfield classic 500, in 2019 I was coming back to my home in assam from a laddakh ride, for some reason I avoided Uttar Pradesh highways and chose to take the countryside route instead, that's where my accelerator cable snapped in half and I was stranded in the middle of a local village thousand kilometres away from home, it was 7 in the evening and the good folks there arranged my stay in one of their houses, arrange my dinner for the night (honestly the best I've had in a ride) called a mechanic in the morning and the mechanic too even fixed my accelerator cable free of cost, didn't even took the money after me insisting, said "yeh toh humara dharm hai fase hue bhaiyo ki madad karna" (it's like a religion to us to help stranded brothers like you). Honestly, never seen such hospitality anywhere in the big cities. I am sure it is exactly same for America, rural folks being very nice and hospitable and city folks not even caring for anyone else. Rural life and rural people are truly awesome.

[@ethics3]

@@jyotiradityadeka2905 Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I truly appreciate it . Actually I am a Canadian , but have found Americans to be much more genuine and caring that my fellow Canadians ... with a few exceptions . I have had experiences similar to yours . I will comment further as I am just leaving to deliver a tractor to another town and the snow is just starting here. All the best

[@faneteacher2127]

Mr. March, I would tell you that you are such a brave guy because you are doing miles and miles on that bike; I would tell you are such an optimist and a smart guy because you never seem to get frustrated and always try to find a way to continue your journey...but you must have heard those words maybe a thousand times. I love what you do, the way you do. Keep riding man, don't forget that there are a lot of people watching you, wishing the best for you.

[@Uts9000]

i've never been more envious of someone in my life. You two made my day, week , month. and well, don't tell my wife. Carry on and don't stop

[@sarathmenon4828]

How does Rachel manage to keep that smile after all these tumbles? I don't think I would have such a cool attitude after my first fall. Please tell me that you are still together. You both are made for each other.

[@aussieripper1237]

They broke up very recently 😔

[@HannyDart]

@@aussieripper1237 😭 i guess they still had the time of their lives together 💔

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

As someone who lived his whole life at the border of Tn, Al and Ga, I am not shocked in the least that the first person you meet on the Tn dirt roads is an ex-military prepper chick.

[@Alabama1700]

2nd that

[@theranger2185]

ill 3rd that! lmao that was my fav part.

[@harrykuheim6107]

Nothing wrong with being prepared...just ask anyone in Houston or Florida that were in the last two Hurricanes....

[@gavclarke6435]

I thought she was a legend, seemed like a really decent lady to be fair

[@neilsiebenthal8696]

I live in the same area

[@SpikeyOfficial]

I still don't know how anyone can dislike these vidoes in your series. This is so amazing. between the both of you it's just so inspirational.

[@sperry1969]

This hands down the best video series I've stumbled upon yet !!!! Cheers !!

[@eriksnel6461]

Awesome trip, i notice that the bikes spend a lot of time on their sides :) i have a lot of respect for this kind of adventuring

[@Geezertron]

I honestly love your videos. they have almost single-handedley pushed me to getting a motorcycle and I couldn't be more excited

[@autoblipper3546]

Did you get a bike?

[@tareqibnziyad4732]

Perfect illustration that its not about the bike but the experience. Amazing. Thank you.

[@obsidian....]

Watching Rachel whiskey throttle it (with such a wonderful attitude) brought me so much joy🙏👍

[@RohanHelwatkar]

Accelerator work around was ultimate !!

[@richiefearn4214]

I’m so thankful KZbin suggested this adventure, started at the beginning of your trip so enjoying this adventure so far great work 👍👍

[@samuelwear7169]

You two are adorable, and Rachel is just as cute as a button! Thanks for posting these videos, I'm adventuring vicariously through you.

[@utkarshat3]

Man, these bikes are something else! They have gone through so much abuse and still are working; and run like a horse! we must appreciate the Japanese overengineering and Mr. March's ingenuity :)

[@abichadd8014]

Fantastic, absolutely fantastic. Sold my new GS Rallye, bought Honda ct90 and boy I’m ready.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Great to see you are still adventuring Ed, great stuff, thanks for posting your most excellent videos!!

[@Briansworld77]

Awesome fix to Rachael's bike. Reminds me of the time I had to move the clutch cable over to the front brake lever. It got me home, but was a little tricky shifting gears.

[@adam1986]

There is hardcore then there is hardcore on a totally different level. Not many would venture out that far on the small bikes especially that far off-road. That looks like one hell of an adventure. Great video editing. Cheers

[@hlh08]

this series is much better than any tv show ive ever seen

[@noahnoahnoahnoah]

I agree Ed best one so far - you have upped the game with the editing and I guess increased experience capturing the journey gives you better material to work with. Thanks! You are an inspiration as always. Looking forward to the next one

[@moenchkoerper]

the throttle scene on the bridge got me ... pure comedy gold 🙂

[@Vehshya]

Excellent work Ed! I love your videos and personality. Real inspiration!

[@TseTseFlyMan]

I just found these through Reddit and 9 videos later, I'm hooked. I've never been on a motorcycle before, but this is so much fun to watch. And the overwhelming positive attitude is delightful.

[@keshapadilla9567]

great adventure!!! watching from the philippines september 11, 2020 / 9:42PM

[@Kurhull]

Thanks for making these videos, it keeps me motivated to get a motorcycle in the near future and travel my countryland.

[@paraglidingprospector]

I started from the end (your final episode) and now I’m here. Still catching up! Thanks for sharing!

[@ThreeStreets42]

How did I miss this series?!? SOO GOOOD!!!

[@trulyinfamous]

Those dirt roads look like so much fun to rally down. Great gravelly dirt and fun corners.

[@Romin.777]

Rachel is such a badass! :)) As a cyclist i also feel discriminated. Campers, RV's or MotorHomes seem to be alowed everywhere. So i am forced to wildcamp in the woods, fields, under bridges, busstops, shunting and graveyards. ;)

[@escapetherace1943]

well yeah they're good boys and girls who can pay their big taxes because they can afford a big extravagance like an rv so you know they're swinging bucks when it matters. but on a bike? They hate ya!

[@Romin.777]

@@escapetherace1943 On a Bicycle they love me. Cyclists are a breed on their own. When alone, always in need of help' they think, i'm not complaining. ;))

[@jonhale6918]

I've been thinking about going on an adventure, been thinking about lorries, vans, cars, bikes - but a c90 looks perfect. Cheap and easy to fix :)

[@MrHeavyboned]

What lovely people......and ‘Walking in Memphis’ .....loved it

[@samanthamclellan1862]

It was really cool to see from Rachel’s point of view

[@davevisse]

So happy I discovered C90 adventures!

[@krontaar]

always a treat to see a new c90 video in the inbox

[@albertmanning6653]

you 2 are HILLARIOUS Thank You...

[@bobv8219]

Top level entertainment simply the best it could be.

[@BournemouthTango]

Ed, I will say it again and again, you are a mechanical genius

[@Goldenmulletman]

I'm so happy you're not dead! Glad you got across the gap safely and make it to South America! You're so close!

[@philiplaurell1163]

This is the best TV program ever.

[@student22044]

A triumph Ed! A complete pleasure to watch. You're a true gentle-man!

[@TodayGarage]

20:00 Got chills. So so awesome. Thank you for the endless inspiration.

[@bendiff]

I really really enjoyed watching this video, thank you so much for making it

[@lcbrme138]

Spark the joint and relax because Ed's back!

[@fromme8233]

I have to say that you two have inspired me to get a c90 and see what I can do.. You guys are awesome.

[@ladytradiej8027]

I always think I'd love to do a trip with someone, yet everyone that does ride with others always ends up being on their own and loving it! Says a lot. I do like watching videos when there are more than one person in them. Just a personal preference. Thanks for everything.

[@chuzzwade288]

Oh my goodness, you two are amazing and such a lovely couple. What an amazing adventure. I have found your channel on KZbin years and years after you have done it. It has made me laugh so much. Both your energy and positivity is something to behold. And Rach’s cornering on the dragons tail is awesome. Amazing . Inspirational. And I’ve always laughed at those c90’s. What a versatile machine! Who needs to spend over 20 grande on an adventure bike? Amazing! Hope you have both got married by now (end of 2021)?! You should be 👍🏻

[@villagelightsmith4375]

Sorry, it didn't work out. It's not as if Rachael is short of prospects! Wow!

[@mickeybee]

These videos are amazing. I'm a street biker, but not an adventure rider.....yet..... These videos are so much more than motorcycling though, they genuinely lift my spirits and inspire me. Seeing both you and your partner, or just you, in these crazy situations, but *almost always* with a smile on your faces, giggling away - it just lifts my spirits so so much. I'm currently trying to escape a pretty severe, chronic drug addiction and as part of that, facing up to the events which led me to where I am in the first place.... I can genuinely say, your videos are both inspiring and therapeutic to me. Seeing you both, with smiles on your faces, even in the most dismal of conditions, it's really helped me look at the world - and my own life - in a different, far more positive light. It's had a really profound impact on me. Enough rambling and 'me' talk - I just wanted to say a huge thank you, I will be donating, and if you both ever have children, they're going to be the luckiest little f**kers on the planet! Stay safe, stay smiling and keep riding! Big love to you both!

[@thornajal1045]

Such amazing content, I am kicking my self for not discovering you sooner than the mini jeep video. God speed.

[@travelmoto]

Great story Amazing editing, one of your best videos, there are 170 likes and one dislike... I am wondering who could dislike such a beautiful video.?

[@weeknightwarrior]

there's always one dickhead around

[@bruderrudiger9574]

@@weeknightwarrior Fuck off

[@zugmeister314]

@@bruderrudiger9574 So why'd you downvote, Bruder?

[@Mybwain]

In some parts of the world people nod to say no.

[@pietrogilbo697]

Terry Ball like in Bulgaria yes is No - No is Yes.Easy to get in a fight there.lol

[@syringavulgaris3258]

As I watch these two my faith in humanity is being restored.

[@_christastrophe_]

Poor Jimmy the cricket. Loving your series!

[@gazzpazzer]

I only regret I didn't know about you years ago. Hilarious. Thanks to your rescue of Itchy Boots.

[@DonnDIY]

Already waiting for the next awesome episode! :)

[@mikesblueskyproductionsuta7634]

Well! I found your Willy to Moab series. Now I’m hooked and I’m now binging this series.

[@thorsvenson3530]

Jessica was awesome. As you two are as well.

[@terryjones7778]

Been waiting for a new vid ! Glad your still living the life mate . Your always in the back of my mind ed! Best vid ever !

[@tylerburns5640]

Jessica is the real mvp, giving away those mre isn't an easy thing to do for a service member, their special, a nice gift.

[@DeedlyDood]

Based on everything you can tell about her, she probably buys plenty of extras and has a stockpile. I keep about 30 on hand myself.

[@WerkToday]

I live in USA and I never heard of The TAT..I want to do it too.

[@nemoltu]

I guess you will be surprised that there is a TAT version called TET in Europe and is the same fun!

[@accouswk]

Ditto!!

[@williemickbillie]

Ed I find myself rewatching all your videos 5 years later. My dad and I are taking or 1970 CT90s up the Rincon Trail. Thanks

[@OleDonKedic]

The TAT goes from West Virgina south across the southern US headed west then up around Colorado or Utah headed north and at Wyoming head east to the border of Wisconsin, that's the real 4,200 mile TAT. The one from Tennessee to Oregon is probably only around 1,800 to 2,000 miles. Love the mini jeep to Moab stuff you're doing now. Moab is one of the most amazing spots in the U.S. imo.

[@alexyoung3387]

Watching this for the first time. Jessica is really cool. Looks like a great ride overall.

[@Hutch149]

Greetings form Germany, my Father is one one of the organizers of the "Elefantentreffen". Spotted the Sticker from 2014. Nice Videos so far

[@orange70383]

The insert at 4:48 is freaking genius, rock on'

[@Expat_Adventure]

I love the humor and positive attitude you bring to your videos despite things not always going as planned. It makes me coming back to continue watching your adventure. If your ever over in Papua New Guinea, loo me up and I'll take you on another crazy motorcycle adventure through PNG!

[@jacobwadebishop2329]

Five years later and spot on with where I'm watching from lol!

[@lokalrc6066]

I enjoyed this episode so much! Almost felt like I rode along with you guys. And I think I'm in love with Rachel already!

[@krollpeter]

Rachel is needed in these videos. (BTW this is really good, the 2. Episode is also tops.)

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

So good. Standing by for the next one. Rachel gave us a little insight when we met her in Baja. Can't wait for the shenanigans

[@dougie336]

Definitely your best video so far, the editing was brilliant but also the filming itself; your composition and eye for interesting angles is a lot better than it used to be! Nice work dude.

[@shane7evans]

Great job! You should be very happy with yourself. Your adventures and creative videos are very entertaining. I especially enjoyed the longer clips of you both just riding along with the great views of the roads & landscape. Riding is definitely the best part. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@daveevans2261]

Brilliant Ed thanks so much for the video.

[@legust6426]

You are lovely, both of you! Rachel the most... !!

[@patonatorwarzone1810]

Wow great vid. Remember to contact me the moment you come back to Colombia. Maybe I can join to your adventure with my C90 and I will show you many beautiful places here in my country. Greetings from Bogotá (Colombia)!!!!

[@akumabito2008]

Woooooooo!!! New episode!!

[@fredrikhogberg8111]

Hey Ed! Thank you for these videos! You are a massive inspiration and you should be very proud of not only what you are doing but also the way you are doing it. Every time I watch you ride that silly little bike I want to head on out on the roads. I have a family with 2 young kids so I can't go around the world like you but last year I did a 1000 mi trip and this year I'm going from south of sweden to about half way up through norway on my honda grom. I'm aiming for nord kap or perhaps the balkans next year. Without your videos it might never have happened! Take care and keep delivering the best stuff that's out there!

[@sarahdell4042]

I’ve heard about your trek for years, never knew there was a video series!

[@DirectRearInsertion]

This is the perfect thing to wake up to, thank you.

[@SteelKatanas]

Yes new video! Made my day so much better thanks!!! Love you guys!

[@absolute7181]

It was the best video yet! great job editing. Each video keeps getting better!

[@MrAshes2ash]

These just keep getting better and better. You need your own tv series!

[@smacdougall100]

Very entertaining as usual Ed, thank-you very much! Looking forward to the next one :-).

[@Zoofactory]

That repair was awesome.

[@rafiqkatana]

Great editing as usual. I'm so glad I stumbled onto this series.

[@ΔημητρηςΑδαμιδης-σ3ι]

You are best !!!!!Rechell is power

[@darrenthompson8452]

Hi from Canada. Great video, thanks for posting :) You two are awesome. Carry on and keep posting.

[@AndyStochanskyMusic]

Thanks to both of you for helping get through this pandemic Christmas. xo

[@conceptcs]

I just found your moto vlogs, and it just happened you uploaded another video. Binge watching all your rest of the video rn. Will donate once I get my next paycheck. Cheers from Los Angeles!