Buena Vista: park at the airport for $5/day. That is what we did. You can also do the COBAT. This turns the ride into a loop, instead of one straight ride with slabbing on either end.
Couple updates; US 50 from Gunnison to Ridgeway closed at blue mesa res. Due to bridge construction; Bypass is 1-3 hours extra. Also section ‘one’ is no longer smooth and fast due to heavy rains.
Made it! I have watched waayyyyyy too many COBDR videos. This one is by far the BEST ONE. Concise, relevant, informative, credible, etc. etc. This is everything I wanted in a BDR video. Seriously, great job.
Made it...! I lived in Durango for 13 years so I know a fair amount of this area. Now in Tulsa with a new adventure bike. I guess my timing is off a bit. Thanks for the details on the trip.
Made it! Watching vids like yours and doing my homework for my very first BDR (the COBDR) in summer of 2024...in fact im a total newb to bikes in general. I hope to recruit a buddy or two to join me so I dont do this on my own. Cheers from Denver Colorado! Thanx for the vid and information!
I live in Frisco, CO. Really good info that all flatlanders need. I've done it several times pretty much the way you are doing it because of my proximity. First 2 weeks of Sept are best times IMO.
MADE IT! I am SO pysched to do this route starting September 5th.I can't wait! I'll be on a 2018 AT, and my brother a Norden 901. We'll be riding 2300 miles to get to the BDR from South FL. We'll be hauling ass. I'll let you know if we come out unscathed. I'd like to think we're competent riders. But there is only so much you can do in south FL. I don't mind rocks, sand and water crossings. I'd like to think we're not in over our head for this one. We both got 2 weeks off work to make this happen, it's our first BDR. Super grateful for this opportunity.
Section 6, while easy, is very scenic and if you've never done it before, you should. For a place to stay, once you pop out on the road in Wyoming, head West to Baggs and stay at the Cowboy Inn. If you want more riding, try the BDR Red Desert X Loop the next day. Be aware there's a very hard 10+mile section of sand going clockwise on that loop. Also, doing any of the high mtn passes in Colorado after lunch can be dicey due to thunder storms. Before you hit Hagerman, if you're following the schedule laid out here, check the weather. A mid sized Adv bike is still 500lbs, IMO, the best bike for the COBDR is something no larger than a KTM 690/701, those weigh less than 350lbs....
Made it! Great video. A couple buddies and I did it August 20th-25th, 2023. We went north to south and I was on a Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Which, is a lot of bike to handle and I wound up skipping Hagerman and did the easy alt for section 2. Overall, awesome experience!
@@DansADV rode my 1250 GS on the Utah BDR and then GCDR through Wyoming and Montana in 2022. Then rode back home to Anchorage. I have a 2023 1290 R now. Rode that up to the Arctic ocean at Tuktoyaktuk, NWT last summer. Itching to do another BDR with that bike though. Would’ve handled the Utah BDR better than the GS did, and the GS wasn’t bad. Thinking about getting an 890 for a sidekick to keep at my buddies house in Pueblo, so was nice to kind of watch you and your kid getting after it with those here.
Made it twice!! Lots of great info. I laid out the ride the exact same way. Also leaving Section 6 as an option, probably run out to 3 Forks and then back to Steamboat. Coming from SoCal, it makes more sense for me to bench my truck in Cortez/Dolores. I put together a route on REVER from Steamboat back. Should take a long day to Montrose and then a quick run down to Dolores and start heading home.
Made it. Thanks for the info here, my brother and I plan to do the CO BDR this coming summer and your tips are going to let us have a better trip. Thanks again.
Made it! Very Nice video. Only thing you didn't mention is some have complained of sand. Not exactly sure where it is. Have you encountered much, and where?
Thanks. The only sand I've encountered is the area just north of Gypsum. Like most sand sections, I'm sure it varies from month to month. I've never hit it when it was challenging. If you want to avoid it, head west on I70 out of a Gypsum and then take the Colorado river road north until you reconnect with the trail. It is a beautiful paved road. I don't remember any other sand sections, but you should consult the ridebdr website and fb page for more current information.
I usually book day 1 maybe 2 in advance, but I don't get too far ahead in case there are unforeseen issues. After day one, I book the day of. No guarantees, but I've not had any issues. If I remember correctly Buena Vista has the fewest rooms, most of the downs have plenty of lodging.
@dansadv I totally agree with cutting out lame/less cool sections to save time. Is it possible to get your GPS tracks that is different from ridebdr? I'm wanting to do fri-mon and trailer to near Buena Vista (I have a buddy not far from there).
Hello. Maid hit! A bit off topic. What is your opinion of the Kilm Krios Pro? I'm looking at it for a hot weather helmet. Any input would be appreciated. Regards.
The 450L is the safe answer for me, since I don't know your skill level. The 450 will make the hard stuff that much easier and I doubt you'll regret having the smaller bike. That said, the 890 in the right hands is an absolute weapon. If you have moderate skills the 890 should be fine, but if you're a beginner and want to play it safe go with the 450.
Made it! My buddy and I are leaving from NW Arkansas/SW Missouri trailering out and running south to north. Good advice on starting at Dolores, thank you! I'm nervous about the passes, hoping my skills are up to the challenge. Can we get the tracks for the dirt route to the south end?
Made it! Thx. Been riding a KLR in CO for 5yrs and rode many passes but never attempted the bdr. Looking fwd to running it with my TA750 this fall if I’m lucky.
Made it, thank you for an awesome, descriptive, and super informational video, planning a run at sections 2,3 and four next summer. Glad you mentioned what time the Passes opened up, I drove ophir pass with the family in the Silverado August 8 in 2021, no snow to be seen but didn’t realize at 12,000 there would still be snow in late July, I’ve backpack a lot up to 13 and usually wait till middle end of June and see a little bit up around 12 but thank you for your information, picking up my 22 triumph tiger rally in the next couple of weeks and can’t wait to start training in the spring in southern Missouri and Arkansas
Glad to hear it was helpful. Definitely a good idea to do some training. Depending on your experience level, you might consider a Bill Dragoo adventure training course in Oklahoma City... I highly recommend it to all riders new to big ADV bikes. billdragoo.com/.... that or a guided West38moto.com tour.
Yeah! Made it! Good video. I've not done CO but have done 🆔,AZ, and WY. I agree with everything you covered in your video in context of being prepared for any BDR. nice work and thanks for sharing.
Well done, well thought out. Wish I had watched this prior to my first BDR. Couple things I might add to the list of necessary items: Sunscreen, spf lip balm, ear plugs, neck gaiter/full head gaiter, paper map, small towel to clean screen(s)/helmet, backup usb cords/plugs, TP for ‘emergency’ stops, quarters if doing laundry, good pressure gauge, ‘bacon’ tubeless repair kit, hat for off the bike, and water/hydration system. May also include a mini/shakedown trip as an idea for beginners…
Buena Vista: park at the airport for $5/day. That is what we did. You can also do the COBAT. This turns the ride into a loop, instead of one straight ride with slabbing on either end.
What’s the COBAT? I can’t seem to find anything on it.
Colorado Backways Adventure Trail
@@JesseSwift1 awesome, thank you!
Made it :) Thanks for the info, I'm still too new for this route but something to develop towards.
Made it! I just subscribed to your channel. Great info and awesome video.🍻 cheers from South Florida
Couple updates;
US 50 from Gunnison to Ridgeway closed at blue mesa res. Due to bridge construction; Bypass is 1-3 hours extra.
Also section ‘one’ is no longer smooth and fast due to heavy rains.
Made it! I have watched waayyyyyy too many COBDR videos. This one is by far the BEST ONE. Concise, relevant, informative, credible, etc. etc. This is everything I wanted in a BDR video. Seriously, great job.
Thank you!
Made it...! I lived in Durango for 13 years so I know a fair amount of this area. Now in Tulsa with a new adventure bike. I guess my timing is off a bit. Thanks for the details on the trip.
Made it! And so happy I did... planning a trip to ride the COBDR, this video has been the most helpful so far.
Great to hear, thanks for watching and commenting
Thank you for this video 💪
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Made it! Thanks so much for this amazing video. I'm tackling this challenge next week and this is a fantastic resource.
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Watching vids like yours and doing my homework for my very first BDR (the COBDR) in summer of 2024...in fact im a total newb to bikes in general. I hope to recruit a buddy or two to join me so I dont do this on my own. Cheers from Denver Colorado! Thanx for the vid and information!
Thanks for watching, hope you have a great trip!
I live in Frisco, CO. Really good info that all flatlanders need. I've done it several times pretty much the way you are doing it because of my proximity. First 2 weeks of Sept are best times IMO.
MADE IT! I am SO pysched to do this route starting September 5th.I can't wait! I'll be on a 2018 AT, and my brother a Norden 901. We'll be riding 2300 miles to get to the BDR from South FL. We'll be hauling ass. I'll let you know if we come out unscathed. I'd like to think we're competent riders. But there is only so much you can do in south FL. I don't mind rocks, sand and water crossings. I'd like to think we're not in over our head for this one. We both got 2 weeks off work to make this happen, it's our first BDR. Super grateful for this opportunity.
What a trip! Hope you have a fantastic time
How did it go?
Section 6, while easy, is very scenic and if you've never done it before, you should. For a place to stay, once you pop out on the road in Wyoming, head West to Baggs and stay at the Cowboy Inn. If you want more riding, try the BDR Red Desert X Loop the next day. Be aware there's a very hard 10+mile section of sand going clockwise on that loop. Also, doing any of the high mtn passes in Colorado after lunch can be dicey due to thunder storms. Before you hit Hagerman, if you're following the schedule laid out here, check the weather. A mid sized Adv bike is still 500lbs, IMO, the best bike for the COBDR is something no larger than a KTM 690/701, those weigh less than 350lbs....
made it ! very well made video and informative !
Awesome! Thank you!
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Made it! Great video. A couple buddies and I did it August 20th-25th, 2023. We went north to south and I was on a Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Which, is a lot of bike to handle and I wound up skipping Hagerman and did the easy alt for section 2. Overall, awesome experience!
Made it, great information and advice. Trying to decide between OBDR and COBDR for next year.
Thanks for watching. I'd love to do the OBDR someday... it's just so far to the start for me. Probably can't go wrong with either route.
Made it! Late to the party but I found this to be invaluable. Thanks for putting it together.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it and thought it was great!
Thank you!
Made it! Good video. Going to plan on doing this in the next five years.
Thanks.... it's a bucket list ride for sure.
@@DansADV rode my 1250 GS on the Utah BDR and then GCDR through Wyoming and Montana in 2022. Then rode back home to Anchorage. I have a 2023 1290 R now. Rode that up to the Arctic ocean at Tuktoyaktuk, NWT last summer. Itching to do another BDR with that bike though. Would’ve handled the Utah BDR better than the GS did, and the GS wasn’t bad. Thinking about getting an 890 for a sidekick to keep at my buddies house in Pueblo, so was nice to kind of watch you and your kid getting after it with those here.
Made it, well done!
Thanks
made it!! we are planning CO BDR trip for Summer of 2025 and the tips in your video are just invaluable! Thank you!
That's awesome to hear, thanks! Hope you have a great trip!
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Made it. Thanks for a great inspiring video.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Made it! Great video and resource. Thanks
Awesome! Thank you!
Made it, Thanks for sharing this information. Great video too. I hope to make this ride in 2024.
Thanks for commenting... hope you have a great trip!
This is making me want to get into this hobby!
We need to go to lunch soon, I'd love to catch up with you and your dad.
@@DansADV We would love that!
Made it. Nicely done!
Thank you
Made it twice!! Lots of great info. I laid out the ride the exact same way. Also leaving Section 6 as an option, probably run out to 3 Forks and then back to Steamboat. Coming from SoCal, it makes more sense for me to bench my truck in Cortez/Dolores. I put together a route on REVER from Steamboat back. Should take a long day to Montrose and then a quick run down to Dolores and start heading home.
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Made it! Great info
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it to the end. I truly listen to every word in your spot on with so many of your little tips and tricks.
Thank you so much.
Glad to hear it was helpful, thanks for watching and commenting.
Made it!
Made it, and I am glad I did. Totally worth it. Great video.
Thanks!
Made it! I appreciated your input on this route. Going to be doing it with a group in the near future. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you have a great time on the route.
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Good video
Appreciate it
Made it! Great info, looking to do my first bdr with my son. Will be watching this again for sure.
Awesome! Thank you!
made it.....thank you
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it! Thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it. Thanks for the info here, my brother and I plan to do the CO BDR this coming summer and your tips are going to let us have a better trip. Thanks again.
That's awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you have a great trip.
Made it. Thanks for a great video
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video thanks!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching and commenting.
Outstanding narration and insights on the COBDR along with great footage. Well done👍. Made it!
Thank you!
Made it, thank you!
Thanks for watching
Made it. Hope to make the COBDR some day as well. Thanks for the overview and tips!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Made it! Awesome info and advice. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Made it, thanks so much for this vedio.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and commenting.
Made it! Great info. Thanks. I can't wait for summer!
Made it. Doing this ride at the end of July 2024.
Great information ! Well done !
Thank you!
Thanks for the tips, much appreciated.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it. Great video.
hard panniers are fine if you on wide, open trails. but if you going through trees, the width can bring you to a stop real quick. awesome talk though.
I agree, but am a little confused. There are no bikes with hard panniers in this video.
Made it, thanks for the information.
Great video. Thanks for all the info!
Thanks for watching
Great route info! Thanks for posting.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Made it! Very Nice video. Only thing you didn't mention is some have complained of sand. Not exactly sure where it is. Have you encountered much, and where?
Thanks. The only sand I've encountered is the area just north of Gypsum. Like most sand sections, I'm sure it varies from month to month. I've never hit it when it was challenging. If you want to avoid it, head west on I70 out of a Gypsum and then take the Colorado river road north until you reconnect with the trail. It is a beautiful paved road. I don't remember any other sand sections, but you should consult the ridebdr website and fb page for more current information.
Made it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Made it! Great information!
Not only did you make to the end... you made it into the video! :)
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That's awesome... Thanks! :)
Made it! Do you make your hotel reservations in advance or day of? I don't mind camping but I really appreciate a bed!
I usually book day 1 maybe 2 in advance, but I don't get too far ahead in case there are unforeseen issues. After day one, I book the day of. No guarantees, but I've not had any issues. If I remember correctly Buena Vista has the fewest rooms, most of the downs have plenty of lodging.
@dansadv I totally agree with cutting out lame/less cool sections to save time. Is it possible to get your GPS tracks that is different from ridebdr? I'm wanting to do fri-mon and trailer to near Buena Vista (I have a buddy not far from there).
email dansadv@gmail.com
On your Day 2, after lunch in Lake City, how long does it take you to get from Lake City to Buena Vista? I'm considering an overnight in Lake City.
Tough to say an exact number, but I'd guess 4 to 6 hours.
Hello.
Maid hit!
A bit off topic.
What is your opinion of the Kilm Krios Pro?
I'm looking at it for a hot weather helmet.
Any input would be appreciated.
Regards.
I like it. Very light and comfortable, a bit louder than the xd-4.. Nice that it comes with a transition lens
I have a crf450l and a 890 adv r - which one should i take ? this is my first time doing the alpine loop in co
The 450L is the safe answer for me, since I don't know your skill level. The 450 will make the hard stuff that much easier and I doubt you'll regret having the smaller bike. That said, the 890 in the right hands is an absolute weapon. If you have moderate skills the 890 should be fine, but if you're a beginner and want to play it safe go with the 450.
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@DansADV. I know you’re not a guide but would love to tag along next time. 😇. 890R
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My buddy and I are leaving from NW Arkansas/SW Missouri trailering out and running south to north.
Good advice on starting at Dolores, thank you! I'm nervous about the passes, hoping my skills are up to the challenge.
Can we get the tracks for the dirt route to the south end?
I responded in instagram... have a great trip.
Gnar in Ridgway is awesome, great advice. Thanks for the BDR advice!
Some of the best tacos I've ever eaten. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Made it! Thx. Been riding a KLR in CO for 5yrs and rode many passes but never attempted the bdr. Looking fwd to running it with my TA750 this fall if I’m lucky.
I started my ADV journey on a KLR... I bet that TA750 is just about a perfect next step up. The BDR is sure worth doing if you can find the time.
Made it, thank you for an awesome, descriptive, and super informational video, planning a run at sections 2,3 and four next summer. Glad you mentioned what time the Passes opened up, I drove ophir pass with the family in the Silverado August 8 in 2021, no snow to be seen but didn’t realize at 12,000 there would still be snow in late July, I’ve backpack a lot up to 13 and usually wait till middle end of June and see a little bit up around 12 but thank you for your information, picking up my 22 triumph tiger rally in the next couple of weeks and can’t wait to start training in the spring in southern Missouri and Arkansas
Glad to hear it was helpful. Definitely a good idea to do some training. Depending on your experience level, you might consider a Bill Dragoo adventure training course in Oklahoma City... I highly recommend it to all riders new to big ADV bikes. billdragoo.com/.... that or a guided West38moto.com tour.
made it NICE job GRT info
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it. Lol
Made it. Some great tips in case I'm ever able to make the trip.
Thanks
Made it! Thanks for the good info!
Made it! Great vid!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Made it, thank you
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Yeah! Made it! Good video. I've not done CO but have done 🆔,AZ, and WY. I agree with everything you covered in your video in context of being prepared for any BDR. nice work and thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Just finished WY… hopefully video soon
Well done, well thought out. Wish I had watched this prior to my first BDR.
Couple things I might add to the list of necessary items:
Sunscreen, spf lip balm, ear plugs, neck gaiter/full head gaiter, paper map, small towel to clean screen(s)/helmet, backup usb cords/plugs, TP for ‘emergency’ stops, quarters if doing laundry, good pressure gauge, ‘bacon’ tubeless repair kit, hat for off the bike, and water/hydration system.
May also include a mini/shakedown trip as an idea for beginners…
Don’t forget wet wipes! And daily trash bags if camping
Made it! Excellent and very informative video.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Made it! Really appreciate your well thought out analysis.
Thanks!
Awesome video! Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching and posting!
Made it! Great review of a great tour.
Thank You!