CABDR NORTH 2025

Three Wheelers

 There is no such thing as a third wheel when it comes to riding, unless it’s Honda ATC 350X; it’s just about finding the right people to ride with. The only thing better than one cool riding buddy is two cool riding friends.

Our buddy offered to trailer our bikes down to Klamath, so we saved the knobs and our asses for the trails (zero puns intended).

Any multi-day adventure takes a day or two to figure out a rhythm, especially when you add riders to the mix. Once we found ours, it was smooth sailing for the most part. We still had a few hiccups along the way, but that is to be expected.

My Garmin Zumo XT2 decided to stop working on day 4, which left me following and riding at someone else’s pace. Not a terrible thing to happen, but it does change the ride. Make sure to have two forms of navigation and download the maps.

The T7 performed great. I am extremely happy with all the modifications and upgrades, especially the springs. I was able to ride harder, faster, and smoother.

The terrain in the northern part of California is really fun to ride. We all decided section 7 was a banger. It had a bit of everything: fast parts, hard parts, and a view—that’s all I need. That area also felt very much alive in a weird way. Side note—the middle of August is hunting season; you will see hunters in jeeps, be careful around corners.

The fire lookouts are a must on these rides. They offer a quick challenge before a nice little break—with a view. I believe the Sugar Hill lookout is directly north of the Sierra Buttes. Taking a few moments to gaze at our next challenge was very inspiring.

I had one goal on this BDR: to get a picture of my T7 at the top of the Sierra Buttes. It was not easy; I had some doubts. It was very hot and sweaty, but my motivation and hydration level were greater. Goal achieved.

Great riding, fun times, and a ton of laughs. BDR 2025 goes down in the books as excellent!