Nice track, it looks like a great ride. Thank you for sharing this with us. Comparison to the Nor-Cal BDR is a little apple to oranges. The BDR is multi-day 940-mile track. The tracks on a BDR are laid out so the average rider on a 1200/1250/1300 GS can ride them. The track you showed us had some more technical sections more suited to a dual-sport or mid-sized adventure bike. That said I do know riders with large adventure bikes that could ride that track. In the Western States were blessed with many places to ride that will challenge more advanced riders such as yourself. But it's still a one-day ride. If you're looking for a multi-day off-road trip, then I highly recommend the BDR organization. First of all, the homework is done for you. The route, accommodations and fuel stops are all laid out.
Totally agree with most of your post. This has enduro or hard enduro sections which I doubt very many GS riders would want to tackle. The rock gardens would bring out the dread in anyone short of Chris Birch or Adam Riemann. As you said, it's an apples - oranges comparison. BDR's are meant for seasoned, average riders to enjoy the scenery and take challenges if they want them.
You’re a very good rider. You have a lot of stamina. You must ride a lot. I don’t have the stamina to ride the technical Rocky sections. I get so exhausted. Do you ride a lot to keep your stamina and skills at a consistent high level?
Awesome video! It's got me thinking about preparing for this ride. Would you consider it somewhat beginner friendly to do solo? I'm not new to offroading or two wheels but new to offroading on two wheels haha. I figure the more difficult sections like poker flat I would skip and do the easy route. Im on a CRF300L and am worried that my shorter height might make it more difficult to traverse some sections. Any advice is much appreciated :) Thanks!
Thats a kick ass loop, great footage. .me and a buddy are headed down from oregon to do the nor cal bdr south to north. Do you have a gpx track on that to share? We would love to incorporate some of that. Better then pavement pounding. I'm on a T7 an my buddy is on a KTM 950. We like challenges and yes we've got skills. Thanks for sharing your video.
The link is in the description. Scroll all the way down in the article, and there's gpx file. If you like challenge, this is the ride you wanna do. Norcal bdr is really mild 90% of the time.
Nice track, it looks like a great ride. Thank you for sharing this with us. Comparison to the Nor-Cal BDR is a little apple to oranges. The BDR is multi-day 940-mile track. The tracks on a BDR are laid out so the average rider on a 1200/1250/1300 GS can ride them. The track you showed us had some more technical sections more suited to a dual-sport or mid-sized adventure bike. That said I do know riders with large adventure bikes that could ride that track. In the Western States were blessed with many places to ride that will challenge more advanced riders such as yourself. But it's still a one-day ride. If you're looking for a multi-day off-road trip, then I highly recommend the BDR organization. First of all, the homework is done for you. The route, accommodations and fuel stops are all laid out.
Along with consistent trail reports throughout the year so you’re not left guessing if you’re going to make it or not.
Totally agree with most of your post. This has enduro or hard enduro sections which I doubt very many GS riders would want to tackle. The rock gardens would bring out the dread in anyone short of Chris Birch or Adam Riemann. As you said, it's an apples - oranges comparison. BDR's are meant for seasoned, average riders to enjoy the scenery and take challenges if they want them.
Damn it, I want to swap my Ultra Classic for an adventure bike! Hell, right now I’d even buy a Trail125 if I had a few grand to spare.
Nice one! Love me some Downieville rides. Love the drone footage.
Thank you! I've been watching your videos for a while!
You’re a very good rider. You have a lot of stamina. You must ride a lot. I don’t have the stamina to ride the technical Rocky sections. I get so exhausted. Do you ride a lot to keep your stamina and skills at a consistent high level?
Loves me some Lost Sierra. Done most all of that, but on Mountain Bike. The hardest part of the Buttes lookout is the 86 steps to the tower. LOL!!
You were making tracks. Totally on a mission. Nice work.
I live very close to that area. Going to start exploring that area next!
Awesome video! It's got me thinking about preparing for this ride. Would you consider it somewhat beginner friendly to do solo? I'm not new to offroading or two wheels but new to offroading on two wheels haha. I figure the more difficult sections like poker flat I would skip and do the easy route. Im on a CRF300L and am worried that my shorter height might make it more difficult to traverse some sections. Any advice is much appreciated :) Thanks!
I wouldn't do this solo. The route From sierra butte to gold lake is pretty challenging. Bdr is better option if you are new to dirt riding imo
Thats a kick ass loop, great footage. .me and a buddy are headed down from oregon to do the nor cal bdr south to north. Do you have a gpx track on that to share? We would love to incorporate some of that. Better then pavement pounding. I'm on a T7 an my buddy is on a KTM 950. We like challenges and yes we've got skills.
Thanks for sharing your video.
The link is in the description. Scroll all the way down in the article, and there's gpx file. If you like challenge, this is the ride you wanna do. Norcal bdr is really mild 90% of the time.
Nice ride. When did you do this ride?
June 23. Weather and roads were perfect
This looks sick man!
Must do if you live in norcal!
@@Unpavedadventures I’m in LA but I should head up there sometime 🤘🏼