Motorcycle Adventure through the American West, the Trans-America Trail

My ride from Texas to the Oregon Coast on the Trans-America Trail, a cross-country route comprised of dirt roads. I set out solo and traverse the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, the deserts in Utah and Nevada and the Cascades in Oregon aboard my KLR650
See photos from my travels on Instagram, / drew_gaines
Drew's Website: www.drewgaines.com

[@elmerfox6872]

After watching this, it makes me wish for younger days, there are more days behind me , then in front of me. advice: work to live, not live to work. Experience all you can while your young, LIFE IS SHORT

[@jimaylward2396]

Im with Mr Bean 👍😆

[@laohulonghealth]

daniel bean I m 65 just planning this ride now

[@yuri_s_]

I'm 34 just got my first bike VStrom 650, watching these videos to gain some knowledge for my adventures in the future.

[@huskychronicles3249]

You're too old, don't do it.

[@sparkyobrian6417]

Amen

[@billsmith6884]

I watch a lot of these types of videos and I have to say this was great. Good narrative, no endless road shots, and thank god, NO TECHNO BACKGROUND MUSIC. Thank you, I really enjoyed watching.

[@jeffreywestfall4124]

Really pure and good. Thank you -

[@dhblan8591]

Thumbs up on the no shitty background music!

[@beammeupscotty1955]

I agree on all points. Good writing for the narration and no annoying music.

[@steveshelby2465]

Wonderful! And Thank You again for no stupid music!

[@alancallies8677]

I rarely ever comment on videos, but felt the need to after watching yours... Truly impressive, I hope you post more in the future...

[@DrewGaines940]

Thank you, Alan. I too hope it's one of many more to come

[@aajawo]

Same here. Very well done.

[@sk8r4life92188]

Likewise. Thank you for sharing.

You have to comment more, then 🙏🏼

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

*A W E S O M E* footage of a ride that many viewers will never get the opportunity to take. Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the extra time and narrating your journey, and not overlaying your video with unimaginative computer generated music like so many other creators do. It makes your video so much more enjoyable and quite frankly, drew me in. My biggest regret about this video: I can only give it one "like". I wish the technology would let me dance all over that thumbs up icon. I can't say it enough - great video.

[@bcd689]

I live in Australia and am 65. I have done 5 major road trips on a road bike (each in excess of 2000km) but none of my road trips compare to your epic ride. Totally amazing !! well put together and just the sound of the bike -- best background music of all. I hope you get to do some more of these while you are young and can. Thanks for uploading. Stay upright.

[@KlingonCaptain]

The narration reminds me of Lieutenant John Dunbar's journal in Dances With Wolves.

[@billydarley6925]

ya, very monotone.

[@sa4ish]

Truly epitomizes what it means to adventure ride. Fantastic work.

[@woodmaster8677]

Thanks for NO TECHNO BACKGROUND MUSIC!! Good video.

[@JeremyKroeker]

Great video! I call my KLR "The Tractor." So far it has taken me from Canada to Ushuaia, Argentina, and back to Uruguay. Currently, me and my girlfriend are stuck in Uruguay, waiting out COVID19 border closures and lockdown. Hopefully we'll be rolling again soon.

[@mikeure1528]

it is rare that i see a video that i like as much as this one.

[@jimmyking1469]

this is what all of us Weekend Warriors dream about.

[@jamespolucha6911]

Man that’s a dream ride, my hat goes off to you brother, most people like me just talk about this as you did it , nice video thanks

[@FourMaxK1]

Nicely done! I've ridden for over 50 yrs but always on the street. I did tell the wife that when I retire I'm gonna dip my wheel in each ocean. That Trans-America trail is a challenge. Good job.

[@jausher]

Keep exploring dude. You are doing things most people will never do.

[@michaelsupple6081]

One of the best TAT vids. Thank you sir!

[@AvidEnduro]

I watched this video before I began my journey on the TAT, then again after spending 3 weeks on the trail. We stopped in MOAB for 4 days before turning for home. For those who have the seen the west on a bike, they get it. Now back in Atlanta while driving to work everyday I think MOAB often. This video captures that feeling well. Good job.

[@richardraz6401]

A sweet sweet narration of a beautiful ride. Thanks for sharing this. You meet a lot of 'regular guys' riding on regular bikes in irregular places, embracing dirt and life.

[@danielwhittaker479]

Listen to that KLR chug. You can hear each revolution. You can hear the reliability, the indestructibility of that bad boy. I kind of want one

[@mikelewis915]

As with another viewer, I never comment on videos. Except this one. Well done. Fantastic short film.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Thank you for taking the time to set up the shots to document your TAT adventure, and for editing the video for our benefit. Many people believe their ADV travels must be a long series, day by day, adding up to hours. Sometimes less is more. You managed to give a great representation of the western TAT in less than 11 minutes, for maximal impact. I love your calm presentation that lets the trip speak for itself. I'm probably too old for the TAT, particularly solo, but I have a dream of riding dirt roads and back roads through the desert southwest and your video added to my motivation.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

outstanding job on the film, well edited. You gave us a great feel for the trip in only 10 minutes. I really enjoyed it.

[@JohnCarter-eg4ws]

Nice video,I made the trip in 1979 when I was 19,before GPS ( for me anyway).Now I’m 60 and all I can think about is doing it again. Especially with a modern bike,I did my trip on a Triumph that took me 5 months to modify.I still remember the people I met along the way.Thanks again 👍🏻

[@larrybellucci4708]

Started watching videos of the Transamerica trail recently. this is by far the best video I've seen so far. Good job.

[@billness2635]

Nicely done! Get out and ride folks!

[@StanBoIFX]

What a fantastic video. WOW. I don't have words. That was fantastic. Thanks for posting this.

[@1louie98]

Best TAT video that I have seen, you let the route speak for it's self! It brought back some great memories from this summer, I did a solo run from cost to cost and will never forget it. Thanks

[@sbmphoenix]

not one to usually comment here, but an inspirational piece. nicely shot and edited, encapaturing narrative. looking forward to watching more.

[@osimnod]

Excellent job of narration and editing to give us a realistic feel for your trip. Glad you made friends along the way and you didn't have too many serious mechanical troubles. Have seen many TAT travelogues and yours is among the best.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Excellent excellent. Thanks for sharing. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

[@ridewyoming]

Thank you for this video Drew. As someone who has lived in the Rockies for a good chunk of his life I truly appreciate your narration and images. Making friends on the road can be the best part, sometimes those friends will remain for your entire life.

[@Tim2Wheels]

Well done. Thank you for sharing!

[@curlybill3966]

Good job.Enjoyed. I know you had a blast and will remember and take pleasure reflecting on it your entire life...

[@verbalwidget7267]

A fantastic video that provides escape and shows the beauty of the duel sport. I often seek out this video to just to ride along and put myself in a better place. Thank you.

[@brianclement5735]

What a great documentary of an adventure that you will forever remember! I really enjoyed your camera work. Thanks for sharing - I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@WingsnBones]

By far my favorite adv video. Great work.

[@markjacobs6294]

Very nicely done! I'm amazed that the TAT can be done on something other than a huge GS1200...sarcasm.

[@KenPetri]

Poetic, epic, inspiring.

[@r12rtpilot]

Truly enjoyed. Lots of work to shoot and edit, and the result was fantastic!

[@AddToCartEtsySuccess]

Wow dude. Amazing video. Good work!!!!

[@TheCrumble]

Great film Drew! Some lovely shots in there. Thanks for taking the time to make it 👍🏻

[@paulmaccann4509]

The Crumble didn't expect to find you here mr crumble, you and the African twin are what brought me here. KLR looks like a decent option, what do you reckon? I'm thinking of a trip around tassie. keep up with video blogs mate, they make me smile.

[@ferkuzuel]

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time and for sharing the journey with us

[@44musher]

Fantastic... In every way.the road calls

[@NGBlad]

Great video Drew. Thank you for sharing.

[@kerrycoats6356]

One of the best riding video and pictures through out I really enjoyed it thanks

[@captainklr6508]

Well done good sir. I've got a Mule myself, and 8000 miles of smiles on the Mighty KLR650. Laughing at the beeping horn. Dropped my bike right in front of a group of campers one day in the high country and that damn horn was blaring non stop while I struggled to get the bike up. It beeped so much that other campers came running thinking there was an emergency. Keep up the good work. Enjoyed it immensely.

[@georgeferguson9779]

I love your story! Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@theodorjperlinger9083]

Great photography and wonderful diary...enjoyed it very much.

[@flathead1930]

outstanding souls you all are.

[@DrMott]

Superb. Meditative. Wonderful.

[@tevaly]

Really good video. It's what road trips should be about.

[@groundowl3098]

What a fun video friend. Glad you did it and thanks for posting!

[@buddywilson104]

Great video! Thanks! What a trip!

[@davyboycolon530]

In the past 2 years after buying my tiger 800 I've started my bike adventures across the U.S. and your video has inspired me even more , good job

[@jefffletcher3262]

Came across your youtube Trans-America Trail Video. Its one of the best written, best narrated I've seen about any motorcycle trip. It was thoughtful, humble, and inspiring all at the same time. Hope you're still having adventures as often as you can. Jeff Fletcher, author of "Marilyn Across America"

[@danielcarroll5667]

Thank you for a spectacular video.....

[@patch1415]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing your journey.

[@sdbrantley9065]

Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@dermotpurcell8861]

Drew thanks for sharing .really enjoyed the journey .

[@mr.ajayjose]

This is what adventure videos are meant to me. Loved it.

[@etcflyers3760]

We have done 3-6k trips every year for the last 35 years and at 68 I see no end to it. There is no better way than by motorcycle.

[@petebansen965]

Great, thoughtful work with illustrative, well produced video and articulate narration! Great ride and a really outstanding effort in documenting it!!

[@shaneross7428]

Wow just found your channel ❤ awesome adventure. Iiterally have tears in my eyes watching your adventure. That's what humans are missing.

[@lowrider9367]

Very Nice Video. You have done what most of us dream of. Congrats on your journey!!!

[@Michael-xo8lw]

Very well done. I enjoyed every second of that.

[@todd1737]

Gotta love that cascade underbrush.

[@patrickwatson4058]

Absolutely a fantastic video, well done!

[@richardkeeley6927]

Great video diary of your trip. Thanks for posting. It's awesome!!

[@BaskinBoga]

Thanks for sharing the ride. Well written, well produced. Very enjoyable.

[@tmills813]

I follow a lot of TAT and BDR route videos and your narration and video (while not as fancy as some) is one of the best.

[@FirstLightAdv]

This is the America I love to hear about. Makes me want to ride this magnificent trail!

[@simonturvey1493]

Great short movie mate. Colorado makes me want to visit the States. Thanks.

[@5argetech56]

I could only think of all those time you had to go back and get the camera!

[@chwaqasjamal]

Very impressive and inspirational . Considering doing this ride as well. Thank you for sharing such beautiful and amazing ride.

[@MuskiRidesOut]

Definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic. Great to see more if possible. Thank you.

[@matthewclifford7504]

I am with Bill below. I watch a lot of this stuff, mostly european and am now searching out fellow Americans . I really enjoyed this video. Fantastic looking trip. Thank you!

[@dudeman87631]

Awesome video, inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@Bdurrant1966]

YES!! Great stuff my friend!!

[@zjmikke]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Three of us are starting the TAT in a few days. This video just gets me even more excited then I am anyway!

[@reneesatin]

Outstanding video Drew , like others stated you'd are a great narrator / journalist with documentaries ...... you inspire me to get my big blue DR650 out on a real adv. trip

[@thespankdmonkey]

Very cool video! Looks like an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!

[@rico1319]

What a great trip, real and raw definitely more crisp on the back of a scooter. Love the Mule! Great true story thank you. I’ll be following you,!,! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride!!

[@NETexasDude40]

The BEST adventure video I have ever seen. Great video, to the point no BS commentary. Love it

[@ADVNevada]

Great video! Looking forward to watching more!

[@donyboy73]

nice video, I have a klr650 too

[@joshuahensley4992]

I like to watch these videos before I go to bed and have dreams of doing just afew hundred miles of what your accomplishing. This video in particular has become one of my favorites. Thanks Drew for the awesome film.

[@motopoetsociety7835]

superb video my friend, great trip. Thanks for sharing!

[@skannal]

Never have I seen such a great TAT video with such depth and feeling condensed into such a small amount of time. Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveD328]

I've been riding for more than 48 years now, even raced old school motocross for a few years back in the early 70s. I became a KLR rider myself in 2006. Great video. I hope to see more like this from you. Very well done.

[@johnzx14rk94]

Great footage of some fantastic scenery.

[@RedRockDualSportADV]

What a epic trip! I really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing man.

[@Slaiest]

This makes me want to take my KLR across country tomorrow. Incredible piece of work, one of the best motorcycling videos i've ever seen.

[@ChristopherG-K6CMG]

Loved it. Every min.

[@calvie5551]

Awesome video, makes me want to speed up my plans to ride across our great country and experience its beauty!!!!! Safe travel!!!

[@anthonyjarvis522]

Good effort in many different ways . Compelled to watch till the end unlike most . Great memory for yourself underwritten by a brilliant sense of achievement . Well done my man TJ

[@mrcolin2u]

Very nice job on the video !! Great adventure look forward to seeing more !!

[@anuvav9524]

It was recommended to me during this queantine And I have no complaints....great video

[@Georgia4Low]

Wow!!! What an incredible video..... epic ride

[@davidhaas8821]

You are a poet. Great photography. Who are the idiots that don't like your work?

[@MayoNaze2175]

this video and commentary is beautiful and inspiring. well done

[@hammerhead19able]

I really would like to ride this trail with friends. Thank you for the video.