Continental Divide Ride - Solo Motorcycle Adventure - September 2019
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- Опубліковано 22 лис 2019
- In September of 2019, round trip from Dallas Texas, I rode the continental divide, south to north, from the border of Mexico all the way to the Canadian border.
The trip took 24 days total: 14 days on the actual Continental Divide Trail (12 riding days, 2 days off in Jackson, WY). The return trip to Dallas took 9 days (4 days off in Jackson, WY and Driggs, ID to avoid a winter storm). I camped every night except for the one motel to escape that storm in central Wyoming, and also stayed at a friend's house in Idaho.
The bike is a 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R, the only issues I had were slightly tweaked handle bar risers a few times from mostly low speed crashes, and one broken rear brake pedal at the end of the Montana section.
Tires : front - IRC TR8, rear - Motoz Tractionator Adventure (both worked great)
Music:
-UA-cam studio creative commons
-The Spaghetti Western Set - Brett Van Donsel (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
-Some additional guitar playing by myself
©2019 Double Arrow Garage - Авто та транспорт
I just keep coming back to watch - probably seen this 3 times beginning to end. I guess I just have to add this to the long list of rides I need to do before departing the planet. Tks again for taking the time to film, edit, and post!
Thanks for watching and the kind words Sean, definitely do this ride if you can! It's more doable than a lot of other epic rides in my opinion
You might enjoy this feature length Film on what it is like to ride a motorcycle around Australia. ua-cam.com/video/ep0gmY1d85s/v-deo.html
I believe that was the best trip vid I've ever watched! Absolutely phenomenal! Simply outstanding!!!!
Thanks man! It was a blast
Thank you for taking the time to share this epic ride with us. Very inspirational.
About the time I learned about this hike I was diagnosed with diabetes, killing any realistic dream of hiking the CDT. But, this opens up a real possibility. I had no idea one could motor bike this. Truly stoked!
Yes man do it! I feel like moto is the best way to do the CDT unless you're unemployed and in excellent shape hah! Even then, I still think the motorcyle way is the funnest
Smart move @ 30:40. I was solo on the TAT and had to do a reroute in OR. Couldn't believe I couldn't get it but better safe than spoil the trip. Great ride, and your trip has inspired me to get back out there. cheers
Late Fall 2020 I decided to take my dual sport out for it's 1 spin after 4 years of not riding. I've been physically and mentally recouping from a serious foot injury. It was your video that made me want to get out there again. Thanks a bunch for sharing. I believe I'm going to ride this one. cheers
Dude that's awesome! I'm stoked I could inspire, hope your foot gets back to 100% so you can ride a whole bunch more. Life is short, get out there!
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Not kidding. Wonderfully edited shot sparsely narrated and just overall put together. Bravo to you on this awesome adventure my good man. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Thank you! That means a lot
Excellent riding video...lots of visual riding and little spent on eating and other mundane chores. Wonderful views of rural Western countryside...again very well done
Nice ride. You got guts to ride that by yourself! I sure did enjoy the video. I had a KTM 525 for 3 years and went with out a bike for 3yrs. I just picked up a WR250R and sported it out to do some backroads camping and exploring. Well stay safe out their DA! Around Bend Oregon out !
WOW, what an amazing trip. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic trip, Cash! Thanks for sharing!
Great Road Trip, loved the scenery and the camping.
Super good presentation of the Continental Divide Motorcycle Ride. Thanks for you work in putting this great video together Blake. AWESOME!
Thanks so much for taking us along!
What a great video, fantastic job. Incredible shots of the views! Thank you for the effort to put this together.
My brother and I were about ten days behind you on that ride! Great video! Than,s for sharing!
It was a really great tour. Wonderful landscapes. Congratulations!
Great trip, beautiful land. thanks for sharing. I live in Dallas too, and youve inspired me to do this trip, or something similar in the next year. :)
Oh, this is an amazing moto trip ! Makes me excited to try like this.
You did an amazing job with this video and the trip, congrats! can't wait to get out there for myself
Loved it ! You have a great eye capturing some of those stunning still scenes.
Thanks! My photography degree helps with that a little
Very well done!! Looks like you had a great trip and your videography and photography were excellent. Thanks for sharing.
Very impressive and inspirational . Considering doing this ride as well. Thank you for sharing such beautiful and amazing ride.
Absolutely well done, Sir....congrats. Encouragement for all who ADV. THX
Excellent video - very inspirational! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for letting us ride along with you. I have a 2021 KTM 690 R and out of my 3 motorcycles, it is my favorite.
Wow! What a great video, very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!!
...... amazing solo ride. Great video and shots of the bike with background scenery. Thanks for sharing. From Dallas also. Gotta try that some day.
Great video! Well put together. Looks like a great trip. Definitely in my list. Ive been on parts of it in Wyoming near south pass.
Terrific ride mate, loved it! I'll be riding some of those spots when I visit, they just look too good to miss!
Thanks man! If you ride anywhere in the rockies, you won't be disappointed
Thank you for making the big ride and taking so much time to video for us to enjoy. Loved the route, camera work, music! Have watched the video 6 times at least! Will get a dual sport/adv bike in the Spring and hit the trail, appreciate your fine work.
Thank you sir! Definitely get out there yourself, it's a big world and it's a lot more fun on a dual sport/adv bike!
Just got my bike slowly getting my gear together, watch this keep me inspired to go do it.
What a great adventure! It's on my bucket list!! Thanks!!
Superb ride, just great !!! thank you for sharing, salutations from Romania !!!
Thank you for sharing this amazing experience! The scenery was gorgeous!
For maps check the advrider forums
Thank you for sharing the ride. Great production!
Great video of a great ride. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding vlog of a great ride.
Bro that’s so badass ! Definitely on my bucket list 👍🏻. Thanx for the epic video ✊🏻
Thanks for watching!
Hey Blake, your video is in the very top rank . Good job ,
Watching this from Costa Rica! Great adventure. Congrats
Congratulations on your trip. Born and raised Oregonian but now spends his Winters down in Arizona.
Excellent ride and video! great job!
Great video! Adding this to my ride list.
Thanks for for taking the time and trouble of filming your amazing ride. Broke my arm off road couple years back and at 77 I think I'll just watch videos like yours.....much less painful 😊
Thanks! Don't let one little arm injury keep you from adventure, there's plenty of it to be had on the smoother roads too!
great video all riding no commentary perfect ....well done felt like i was right there thank you
Awesome video. The divide ride is definitely on my list :)
Great edit. Really enjoyed watching your trip.
gorgeous views! glad you made a safe trip!
One of the best cross country ride videos I've seen. Well done.
Thank you!
Thanks for this, Blake....it's on my Short List, tho I've seen some deviations to your route that I think I'd prefer! Cheers, and ride safe!
outstanding video. inspirational. THANK YOU.
Thanks!!
Damn, that was really well done. Your video moved this ride up on my list and looking forward to hitting the GCDT in the next season or two. Thanks.
Thanks man! Get after it!
Man what a great collection of shots!! One day I need to do this... wow!
Thanks for the work making the video!
You are now one of my rider and videographer heroes! You totally get the whole anticipate your shot with the end result in mind from a rider's POV... very well done. Inspires me to keep improving my efforts for POV. Oh, masterful audio blends and choices too. Westbird5
Wow thank you!
Wow..This is one of the best and most inspiring vids to get people motivated to ride. Thumbs Up....BIG THUMBS UP!!!!
Thank you! That means a lot, my motivation with the video was to inspire people to get out and ride. I appreciate it
Really great job. Bravo from Greece...
Great ride, great experience, great video!! Hi from your motormate from the Ukraine!! Ride safe and good luck!! The road is life.
Superb dude...... Really love you passion
Really enjoyed this man, PERFECT!
Thanks Victor I appreciate it!
I love the video. I did this same trip in 2017 and recognized many of the same spots. This makes me want to do this ride again ASAP.
And I have that same tent.
Solid tent, wish it had a little more ventilation though. I'd love to do this ride again too with some friends
I know that this sounds nuts , but I guy I met in our area WALKED !!!!!! THIS ROUTE!!!! made it to Wyoming and called it a day ,but is returning this year to complete it !!! 😲😲😲😲😲👍👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺🍺
Nice job man.....looks like you had a good time!
Awesome solo trip👍🏼
Fantastic video…no doubt
What a magnificent journey ! Thank you for taking the time and effort to do an equally wonderful video and sharing it , you rock Man , my 4 year old Grandson is named Blake , hope there's "something in a name" that inspires such "conduct" , Thanks Man.......
Thank you! I bet your grandson will do great things in life
Man what an awesome video..great job brother!
Thanks man!
Wow...what a great video of an awesome ride!!! I am looking at getting a 690 and came across this video on ADVRider. Thanks for posting.
Thanks! I liked my 690 before this trip, but I love it now. I call it the swiss army knife cause it can do it all and put a smile on your face the whole time.
So cool. I don't have any words
Great stuff brother! Thanks for sharing the experience. I just picked up an adventure bike and plan on getting some seat time. There's nothing like that in Hawaii, but I'd love to do a trip like that someday. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
The rockies will always be here, ready for you to ride em! Hawaii has epic scenery though, I'd love to ride out there.
Awesome mate, thanks for sharing. Will be doing this one day with my son!
Right on! I'd love to do it again with friends/family
Nice, thanks for the ride along.
Great video!
Great trip and great guitar work
Thanks!
I did this trip this summer on the same bike. Absolutely loved it. Wanna do it again sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Heck yeah man! I'd love to do it again with, maybe with a couple friends next time
Well done. Great ride, great video. I am doing the divide in September this year.
Thanks man, and heck yeah! Get it!
Just excellent. Thanks
Epic ride, on my list now thanks
Awesome Mr.Cash---------You video was the perfect combination of length, content and music.
I by-passed Fleece too--------way back in 2004---------now I'm too old to try it.
Thanks-------BigDog
Thanks BigDog! Your ride reports definitely helped a lot with my planning. Never say never though, you might find yourself there again one day and feel like it's destiny!
Awesome adventure!
Dude, amazing music selection, fottie, and stills.
Thanks man!
Great video man!!! Really enjoyed that trjp!!
Awesome ride!
Excellent adventure video.
Thanks!
Congratulations on such a masterpiece! I’d love to see a behind the scenes video and how to
Thanks! I plan on doing a behind the scenes/FAQ video soon
I always wanted to do that ride but after watching your video I felt like I was there so I’m gonna scratch it off my bucket list. lol Great video
Thanks! Get out there and ride it for yourself though, it's way more epic in person!
That looked awesome! Since we aren’t really getting out now, it was nice to virtually go there.
Thanks for watching, definitely hoping for some more adventures in 2021
Really nice job on the video and the stills were excellent. You deserve more subscribers.
Thanks man!
Good video. Good editing. Looks like a fun ride.
Thanks mike, such a fun ride
Way to go - what a ride...
Good video. Well done.
That is so cool. I would surely love to do that, but I'm too chicken stuff to camp in the wilderness. I will camp in an established campsite. You also have some awesome riding skills, thank you for sharing this inspirational journey.
Thanks! And man you're missing out on the best camping, national forest primitive spots are the best ones. Once you start doing that, you'll never want to go back and pay for a spot that's 20 feet from the next person!
Thanks for a great video
Thanks Mark!
Great Film
Awesome trip! This is what I want to do!
Nice trip, nice video. I did the GCDR in 2018 (did New Mexico and a KLR a year earlier) on an Africa Twin so it was really awesome to see the same roads. A 690 is the perfect bike for this kinda of ride.
Thanks man! I honestly think an Africa Twin would've been perfect for this ride. A little more comfortable than the 690 without sacrificing too much agility
@@DoubleArrow The AT was great, especially on the way home banging out miles. I'd like the bike to be a 150lbs lighter and in the 700-800cc range tho..... :)
Good job man 💪👊👍
Great job!
wheelie on the bridge made my heart sing
Haha! I love wheelies, but they're tricky to do with all the luggage on the bike and being up at higher altitudes. It didn't stop me from trying though!