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Originally Posted by JMo (& piglet)
This conversation really is going round and round now...
These days there are two DIFFERENT published route across the country - Sam Correro's 'TAT' and GPSKevin's 'TAT'... to say one is better than the other is completely subjective, and very much based on what you as an individual want out of the trip.
If you're an experienced rider on a lightweight dual-sport, then sure, crack-on and ride Kevin's route and include all the red sections you like...
If you're a more leisurely rider (ie. want to sight-see a bit too) on a typically larger 'adventure' bike, Sam's route is probably more appropriate for you.
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This is not actually good advice since not that many riders would be comfortable going over Animos Forks -> California -> Hurricane on big bikes, especially if summer was wet. I'd say if you are on a big bike and want to smell roses Kevin's green over Colorado passes would be a better option.
And it is probably not a good idea to ride red tracks on a loaded DS bike alone, since there will be opportunities to off the cliff and it will be hard to pull the bike back up.
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Using words like 'lame' and 'goons' when describing Sam's route isn't doing anyone any favours, and only perpetuates the perceived animosity... At the end of the day, sure, Sam might well
Jx
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Well I had more than a few conversations with Sam's followers and in context of what words they used to describe Kevin's tracks, goon is the most polite and appropriate.. and many rumors and fake accusations originated from Sam himself. Understandably, because it was a financial hit for him. So animosity is there no way to deny it and pretend it doesn't exist.
Personally I don't have a dog in the fight, solely judge on the merits of the route itself.. just saying.
Sam now includes "the Shadow of the Rockies" side route, which looks awfully like the CO section of CDR. Give it a couple years and Sam's goons will be telling stories on how Kevin stole it from Sam. Meanwhile it was an MTB route which Kevin adopted for motorcycles.
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