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unique character of the Yankee
Fork region. The event was de-
signed to challenge riders with-
out becoming a hard enduro, giv-
ing everyone—from experienced
trail riders to those simply look-
ing for an adventure—a chance
to enjoy the experience. A heavy
dose of rain at the end of the
first day turned the trails into an
epic, dust-free, mongo-traction-
like experience.
But what makes the Yankee
Fork Rendezvous special is what
happens when the motorcycles
are parked. This year's special
guest was newly inducted AMA
Hall of Fame member Damon
"The Beast from the East" Brad
-
shaw. At the conclusion of the
Ultimate Bench racing session
with Bradshaw, fellow AMA Hall
of Famers Harden, Smith, Chuck
Sun and Kevin Schwantz held a
special ceremony to welcome
him into the club.
The evenings were every bit
as memorable as the days on
the trail. Riders gathered for
receptions, seminars, meals,
awards and plenty of bench
racing, creating an atmosphere
where friendships were formed
and old ones renewed. It was
a modern-day interpretation of
the original Rocky Mountain
"Rendezvous"—a place where
adventure seekers could come
together, swap stories and cel
-
ebrate a shared passion.
For Harden and Smith, the
event represents much more
than another motorcycle ride.
It is about creating experiences
that riders will remember long
after they have loaded their mo-
torcycles and headed home.
"The Yankee Fork Rendezvous
is about much more than motor-
cycles," said Harden. "It's about
friendships, shared experiences,
and creating memories that last
a lifetime."
The 2026 Harden Offroad
Yankee Fork Rendezvous may be
in the books, but the memories—
and the anticipation for the next
adventure—are already building.
For more information on next
year's Yankee Fork Rendezvous
and for Harden Offroad events
in general, visit: www.harden-
offroad.com.
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(Left) Clayton Gertsner made it to
the top of Ramshorn Mountain.
(Bottom) (L-R) Chuck Sun, Smith,
Damon Bradshaw, Harden and Kevin
Schwantz participated in this year's
multi-day ride.
