The Trans America Trail

**Eddieb** · 18th July 2010, 15:24

Found a cool compilation vid from 2 guys who rode the trail, it's good viewing.

Click through the link to the Vimeo site so you can watch it full screen, it's much better.

from Rick Baker on Vimeo.

**dino3310** · 18th July 2010, 15:30

well mate i cant watch the vid cause of my stink puta but all the pictures ive been patiently down loading the last 6 months, thats one trail im gonna do before i croak, im aiming for my mid fifties when all the kids have been kicked out and i can actually save some coin

theres some breathtaking country over there yonder

**mattsdakar** · 19th July 2010, 09:43

Thanks for posting, awesome scenery and a catchy we tune to match, like it!

**Crim** · 19th July 2010, 11:26

bugga ya!

now I have got to add that to the front of my trip from LA down to Teirra del Feugo, right - first step go and buy a lottery ticket, investigate boarding school options for the rug rats and long cheap world cruises for the wife...........

**GPS MAN** · 19th July 2010, 19:57

I am a very good friend of the guy that mapped the TransAm Trail, Sam Correro.... He and I mapped the Shadow of the Rockies trail in 2008....

I rode the TransAm Trail in 2003....should anyone have any questions

**dino3310** · 19th July 2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by Crim

bugga ya!

now I have got to add that to the front of my trip from LA down to Teirra del Feugo, right - first step go and buy a lottery ticket, investigate boarding school options for the rug rats and long cheap world cruises for the wife...........

**reofix** · 19th July 2010, 20:45

turning 60... Trans America would do ... 10-12 weeks ... any takers?

**Phreaky Phil** · 19th July 2010, 20:54

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

I am a very good friend of the guy that mapped the TransAm Trail, Sam Correro.... He and I mapped the Shadow of the Rockies trail in 2008....

I rode the TransAm Trail in 2003....should anyone have any questions

I have been interested in the TAT since i saw it on the internet in 98. In those days I had to go to the library to access the net. Most people ride it solo, ive only seen 1 or 2 ride reports on it 2up. The one that springs to mind was a couple on a KTM950 who did it all. Are there many bits that would pose a problem 2up ?

**bart** · 19th July 2010, 22:17

The TAT is on my 'to do' list. Might be 2025 before I get there though, if they haven't paved it all by then.

note to self....got to stop breeding. Bloody kids are killing my fun fund.

**GPS MAN** · 20th July 2010, 07:13

Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

I have been interested in the TAT since i saw it on the internet in 98. In those days I had to go to the library to access the net. Most people ride it solo, ive only seen 1 or 2 ride reports on it 2up. The one that springs to mind was a couple on a KTM950 who did it all. Are there many bits that would pose a problem 2up ?

The mountain passes in Colorado can be a challenge

Of course, the pillion can just walk to the top..about a mile walk on most passes and at altitude

The most challenging part of the ride is the SAND in Utah

.. But, Sam has mapped alternate routes around these sections. I would highly suggest that if you are going 2 up to avoid these sections

Other than that allow about 4 weeks to ride the TAT, don't push yourself and have a GREAT TIME!

**gav24** · 20th July 2010, 19:45

Originally Posted by bart

The TAT is on my 'to do' list. Might be 2025 before I get there though, if they haven't paved it all by then.

note to self....got to stop breeding. Bloody kids are killing my fun fund.

SNAP!

Especially the "note to self"

but 2013... Hmmm... maybe if no more sproggs arrive....better start gaining a few credits with the missus... Would love to though

**bart** · 20th July 2010, 22:17

Originally Posted by gav24

SNAP!

Especially the "note to self"

but 2013... Hmmm... maybe if no more sproggs arrive....better start gaining a few credits with the missus... Would love to though

2013....if I sell my car....give up beer....what's the going rate for a kidney....shouldn't need 2 of them if I give up beer....hmmmmm....what would it cost....20k?....

**marks** · 20th July 2010, 22:27

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

I rode the TransAm Trail in 2003....should anyone have any questions

Do you offer guided tours?

**Phreaky Phil** · 20th July 2010, 22:48

Originally Posted by bart

2013....if I sell my car....give up beer....what's the going rate for a kidney....shouldn't need 2 of them if I give up beer....hmmmmm....what would it cost....20k?....

Depends on how much beer you drink on the way

Oh thats right, you gave up !! Seriously tho, Depends on if you camp or motel/cabin. I Canada & Alaska, we averaged out round $300 per day for 2 of us. Accom, food, fuel and sundries. That was NO camping.

**gav24** · 21st July 2010, 20:21

Originally Posted by bart

2013....if I sell my car....give up beer....what's the going rate for a kidney....shouldn't need 2 of them if I give up beer....hmmmmm....what would it cost....20k?....

So thats $150 per day each, 4 weeks is 28 days. Guess that adds up to $5200.
Cheap as chips!

Oh yeah I forgot about Flights
and shipping or buying a bike there
and insurance
and...
Probably gonna be $20k in the end... each

Right Bart, we need a few sponsors...

...or...

...the other option is el cheapo...
Camping
Buy a cheap old XL250 / 400 each over in the US (quick look on ebay is about $1500)
Screw the insurance etc
Maybe work our passage over on a ship!
Hit the trail like a couple of hillbilly outlaws -Yeee Haaaaaw, blazing a trail to the wild west

Reckon we could get it down to sub $10k each.....
but I might just keep saving/dreaming instead