Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route Documentary Film (MABDR)

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  • Get full route details and free GPS tracks at www.ridebdr.co...
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    About The Route and Film:
    A scenic ride that uses dirt, gravel and paved roads to wind through remote parts of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. This 1,080-mile route primarily uses forest roads and rural country lanes, to lead riders through the Appalachian mountains, majestic forests, bucolic farming landscapes, Amish country, and locations that played pivotal roles in early American history.
    About Backcountry Discovery Routes:
    Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) is a non-profit organization that creates off-highway routes for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel. We have introduced a new route with free GPS tracks for the community every year since 2010.
    Routes can be downloaded from our website at www.ridebdr.com
    Our work includes rider education, safety campaigns and promoting responsible travel for motorcyclists traveling in the backcountry.
    Our volunteer-powered organization works with agencies and land managers to keep trails and remote roads open for motorcycling.
    Each route generates new tourism that delivers sustainable economic relief to less-advantaged rural communities. This creates local stakeholders who will help fight to keep access for dual-sport and adventure motorcycles in these incredible backcountry areas.
    To become a BDR Supporter: ridebdr.com/be...

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  • @RoamingWithRobert
    @RoamingWithRobert ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm buying a bike because of this video! Do more East Coast routes!

  • @tdublove9558
    @tdublove9558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's nice living here in Pennsylvania and my road is part of the MABDR 😊

    • @norsefalconer
      @norsefalconer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also have a T-Dub, named Stickershock (plastics are covered with a sticker pattern vinyl). 👍👍

    • @womanhoodisnotacostume7648
      @womanhoodisnotacostume7648 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just got a T-Dub yesterday...Happy to join the club!

  • @michaelsupple6081
    @michaelsupple6081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I had the pleasure of riding the route North to South with my daughter a couple of years ago. I'm also fortunate to live 30 miles from the northern end so I get to ride much of the PA section often. The route is such a wonderful blend of dirt roads and splendid back country twisties. Combine that with all the history along the way and you have all the ingredients for a memorable ride. Thank you so much to the folks responsible for making this happen.

  • @rocketrollsvlogs7625
    @rocketrollsvlogs7625 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've ridden a few dozen miles of the MABDR on my Africa Twin and it was a blast. I can't wait to do the full route. It's gorgeous country.

  • @ryanmalone2681
    @ryanmalone2681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “Not used to seeing leaves in the corner”. Whenever I wonder if I should move west for the riding, I think about comments like this and second guess myself. It’s beautiful and epic out west, but dry and usually not lush like it is out here in the east.

  • @wadepage5823
    @wadepage5823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fantastic route! I live in the Southeast and can't wait to have a BDR route here!!! I liked that this one made it possible to stay indoors at night or camp. Great job!

  • @smeagle17
    @smeagle17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great prodcution, great content, great people, great country.. Greetings from Madrid!

    • @elgringoec
      @elgringoec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saludos desde la ruta!

  • @Lt_Tragg
    @Lt_Tragg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The MABDR is an excellent slice or representation of the riding, vistas and people in VA, WV, MD and PA. I've lived in the Shenandoah Valley for years and have enjoyed MABDR even before its inception.

  • @seankmcg
    @seankmcg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE Kevin's emotion at the end of the route. Such a true response of pure joy.

  • @dmelson7502
    @dmelson7502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the bdr in my backyard! needless to say it will be the first on the list.
    That prayer really brought a tear to my eye

    • @elgringoec
      @elgringoec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was pretty funny! Jack cracks me up. Last night watched the co bdr. It's amazing to visit out there. But it's hard to live out there. We have lush views and real trees here at home. Not to mention family.

  • @TechJohnson
    @TechJohnson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live right outside of State College, Pennsylvania. This route goes through some of my favorite locations to ride, specifically Bald Eagle and Rothrock State Forest. What a wonderful place to ride and stretch the legs, especially after a nice rainfall. Tests your skills, too!

  • @captainamerica9353
    @captainamerica9353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There used to be the cliché about BMW's and Aerostich jackets but now it must be about GSA's and Klim's.

  • @kniperacing1
    @kniperacing1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    being an aging expert off road racer the riding itself might lack enough excitement, but the history makes up for it watching this video. I look forward to the day when some of the guys I've battled with in races for years get into ADV! I am getting one soon!!

  • @allendawson5752
    @allendawson5752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Buying my first adventure bike in July. This channel has inspired me so much. I can't wait to do these adventures.

  • @easterndirty
    @easterndirty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That prayer was epic. We always say a quick one before we ride. Great ride, stay safe, and have a brappp!

  • @AdventureGlide
    @AdventureGlide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh yeah what a ride. This is a dream ride for someone from the west coast. Someday I will be out there. Thanks for the videos and routes. You guys are awesome.

  • @peanutbutter4829
    @peanutbutter4829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to the BDR Society for creating such a wonderful place to discover on motorbikes. Finally on the Eastern side!!!

  • @MeerkatADV
    @MeerkatADV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's the only privately owned toll bridge in Maryland.
    The WABDR starts on a privately owned toll bridge. There are several dozen in the US.

  • @dandersonjr
    @dandersonjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like a nice ride. Being from western and central Pennsylvania there are plenty of challenging dirt roads through the Alleghany mountains.

  • @michaelweilmuenster5754
    @michaelweilmuenster5754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this ride. I grew up in western Pa. But have been living in Utah for almost 30 years. I lived in Virginia and spent a lot of time in West Virginia before I moved west. The Appalachian and Shenendehowa mountains truely is some of the best riding in the country. After seeing this I really want to haul my GSA back east and spend a couple of weeks doing this route and seeing old friends that still live there!

  • @jlinkhart
    @jlinkhart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dingmans ferry PA has a privately owned toll bridge over the Delaware river to NJ.

  • @tegzzzy
    @tegzzzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fabulous, would love to travel from the UK to Do that route.

  • @ryanmalone2681
    @ryanmalone2681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even I get a little sad watching when they come to the end!

  • @castle228
    @castle228 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely love these BDR adventures! Sterling does such a great job capturing the raw beauty of our country and putting it together for us. Thanks for taking us along! Cheers!

  • @ryanmalone2681
    @ryanmalone2681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you guys. You are delivering so much value in my life. You’re really helping to increase my quality of life with these efforts. With 2 young kids, some animals, and a wife, having a BDR to cut my teeth on that’s local is unbelievable helpful.

  • @J0mama1
    @J0mama1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fantastic video. I think it's worth noting that someone could spend a few days if not a week in some of the forests you passed through. Micheux has at least a couple days, same with Bald Eagle. Allegheny is absolutely massive, you could get lost in there. Try not to be there first weekend in June, STPR owns the forest for that weekend and the week after is super busy with leftover traffic.

  • @ikutiap5923
    @ikutiap5923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crosscountry is a great spot, staff is very friendly!

  • @lyndelhale1094
    @lyndelhale1094 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me and some my buddies plan on doing this in early August. Thanks for making this route possible.

  • @JoshuaClarked
    @JoshuaClarked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely nailed it with these youtube thumbnail images. Fantastic design. Great documentaries!

  • @StuHNomadBiker
    @StuHNomadBiker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content ... sure is a stunning part of the world, I think it's the part of the US I'd like to visit most 👌

  • @marcoluoma3770
    @marcoluoma3770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a great video. I live not far from Section 2 and will be trying a couple of sections tomorrow. Also, I love all of Stirling's videos, and this is no exception.

  • @kuhndj67
    @kuhndj67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found out the MA BDR was a thing a few weeks ago. Rode the TAT last year and knew that BDR's were all over the West (ran into more BDR riders than TAT riders in SD, WY and ID) but was only aware of the NE BDR out our way (planning to ride it this year). Was very cool to find out the Northern End of the MA BDR is nearly in my backyard (I work 10 minutes away, live a bit further than that). I've already been on a lot of the route in Northern PA but would have a lot of new roads as it goes farther south.

    • @kuhndj67
      @kuhndj67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rode the entire PA section of the MABDR (half the total mileage) and the PA Wilds BDRx last week... fun ride, Bald Eagle SP area was a big highlight. Definitely doable on any ADV bikes including the big guys. Reinforced that Central PA is a great place to play in the dirt.

  • @VWJETTY
    @VWJETTY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely amazing job! Excellent documentary, very impressed with the filming & cinematics. I ride a KLX250 and it's been hard finding good places around Northern Virginia so it's become more of a around-town bike for errands but this seems very doable on a small bore single thumper. Keep up the good work, and look forward to any other BDR's you guys have in store for the east coast :)

  • @quadguy1470
    @quadguy1470 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You were misinformed about the last private toll bridge there's one in Newell WV about an hour south of me and 10 minutes from the Ohio state line. I used to travel it for work at a nearby powerplant and at that time you could by 10 tickets for I believe $5.00. I love what you guys said about being respectful of the locals, it truly goes a long ways toward building strong relationships and keeping these trails open. Anyone that finds the MABDR interesting should consider checking out the Hatfield/McCoy trail system in West Virginia as well.

    • @fmschiav
      @fmschiav 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s the only private interstate bridge. They crossed the Potomac between WV and MD. I caught that too.

  • @waffles4322
    @waffles4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in VA, was gonna ride the TAT for my first trip but I think I'll start with this!

    • @codym2426
      @codym2426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in Winchester We are riding in starting July 22nd if you want to ride with :)

    • @waffles4322
      @waffles4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@codym2426 I'm right down the road in Manassas, but I'm still saving for my bike, I'm planning for next year at the earliest.

    • @codym2426
      @codym2426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@waffles4322 cool I grew up in Woodbridge and went to high school in manassas (osbourn park) hit me up when u have your bike and let’s ride :)

  • @Ethanlemley
    @Ethanlemley 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m moving to eastern Kentucky 2.5hrs from the start of this route excited to try it

  • @goretro5579
    @goretro5579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, I’m in the U.K. and some of the similarities with the countryside that you showed was amazing. I would love to ride this route and see some of those historic towns along the way. 👍🏻

  • @rockwestfahl
    @rockwestfahl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah great job! You need to pitch this to the History Channel or Discover TV.

  • @SKgeostrat
    @SKgeostrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a well done video. Being in Europe, I wouldn't cross the Atlantic to ride it, but it looks very nice for beginning adventure riders.

  • @elgringoec
    @elgringoec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent job, guys! You outdid yourself Sterling. I know, you had good talent, that helps. This runs through my back yard. I've ridden the Shenandoah 500 roads Jack mentioned for years before I even learned of the event. Cracked me up when, I forget who, said he didn't see any large farms, cow herds, or dairies in Virginia. I guess he didn't ride through here or was busy watching the road. I'm trying to count the dairies within a one mile radius of here... 10-20. 100+ acres each. Our farm in VA is over 100 acres. I suggest you have an alternate route into Brandywine instead of 220 come up through the GWNF. I can give you a specific route for the project if you ask. Thanks for the entertainment. Take it easy and ride fun!

  • @davemcmahon8140
    @davemcmahon8140 ปีที่แล้ว

    On the bucket list of future rides!

  • @4ever2up
    @4ever2up ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is great that you guys are working on finding these routes on the east coast. We are familiar with many of the routes you took as we live WV. There are alot of great paved and dirt/gravel roads in the area. Excited to see more especially up north

  • @cynthiamgentles6781
    @cynthiamgentles6781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best camp with a portable electric fence in bear country. Lightest is 2.4 lbs. Small kit for huge peace of mind

  • @mvs3553
    @mvs3553 ปีที่แล้ว

    mid atlantic is beatiful did the C & O canal and the Allegheny trail on bicycle was really fun.

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith ปีที่แล้ว

    I am loving all these BDR routes… each has it’s own beauty and challenges. Always beautifully filmed and edited to really capture these routes so well, thank you for your hard work 👍

  • @dukesilversurfer8186
    @dukesilversurfer8186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic watch, I would love to be able to do this one day. I grew up about 30 minutes from where you started in a little town called Princeton, WV. In traveling up to Bath and Warm springs you should definitely swing be White Sulphur Springs and check out The Greenbrier.

    • @matt6984
      @matt6984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In that little town of Princeton they have such amazing sights such as Southern Exposure all the wonderful sights of West VA 😅

  • @1k2gosports73
    @1k2gosports73 ปีที่แล้ว

    See you out there this fall!

  • @trekOCLVone
    @trekOCLVone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Capturing the experience of the participants was so well done in this video. Congrats - on the video photography. There was a lot of Klim apparel in this video - you should get sponsored by Klim !

  • @SchusterLagoon
    @SchusterLagoon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Might want to reconsider the Eagle Rider ad on this video. If you look at Eagle Rider Pittsburgh, the only bikes they have available are Harley Davidson touring bikes.

  • @plastruk
    @plastruk ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks very different on difficulty level than other videos. This looks like something I’d feel ok on a big adv bike.

  • @jeffsmith2070
    @jeffsmith2070 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the Midwest, southeast of Lake Michigan. Of the Honda dealers in my region not a single dealer in my area stocked a single 300, H or rally version! I am picking up my KTM 2023 390 adventure next week, they had three with no markup. I have ridden a Honda XR 650 L and earlier a Yamaha IT 465! I am older and feeble but looking forward to going anywhere, slowly and comfortably!

  • @xxxYYZxxx
    @xxxYYZxxx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to see a Gulf Coast BDR route connected to the MABDR in the east, and to an eventual Texas BDR in the west.

  • @derrickmurphy9859
    @derrickmurphy9859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff guys loved the scenery.what a guy mr O'connor is I really enjoyed every time the camera was on him.The bit of civil war history is so interesting. A civil war is so sad its neighbour v neighbour.

  • @Merc399
    @Merc399 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so amazing! I live in nearby this is perfect!

  • @Kevinhobbytime
    @Kevinhobbytime 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching these for my winter motorcycle fix when i noticed he was talking about crowned roads. Maybe if they crown the roads out west you wouldnt have as many washouts and ruts.

  • @tdublove9558
    @tdublove9558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sermon in the beginning 😊

  • @paulocarreiro5855
    @paulocarreiro5855 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it!

  • @micwell2247
    @micwell2247 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the reason I do not care to ride with groups as it tends to be to fast for enjoying the scenery. For me the journey is the destination. For others it might not be even that.

  • @j7238
    @j7238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great track. 'Back-country Discovery' doesn't have to mean remote wasteland riding, it can simply be traveling off the beaten paths.

  • @paulbutts1232
    @paulbutts1232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is tent camping available at/near the section breaks?

  • @terrencegroves7191
    @terrencegroves7191 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where can I get a map and gps download for this trip

  • @human1513
    @human1513 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice trip. Corners never sneak up if one is not going too fast. It is not a race track.

  • @yornoc318
    @yornoc318 ปีที่แล้ว

    West Virginia here I come!

  • @Estradinhas_do_ES
    @Estradinhas_do_ES ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific films! Makes me want to fly to US and spend a year on those amazing routes!
    With all the experience you have now, do you agree that "less weight equals more trail"? Seeing your films gives me a sense that a smaller bike is better than those huge GSs for the BDR routes and trail routes in general.

  • @jerryrankin7283
    @jerryrankin7283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slow down, enjoy the ride.

  • @invictuscenturion8468
    @invictuscenturion8468 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @Seveneleven44
    @Seveneleven44 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pennsylvania is the best state for adventure riding on the east coast. Tell me I’m wrong.

  • @masterspin7796
    @masterspin7796 ปีที่แล้ว

    @29:50 that AARP bag she's holding is a piece of garbage you get it "for free" when you subscribe...Great video guys! I could almost do this tour on the Dragster RR..

  • @texlee1640
    @texlee1640 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What year was this filmed?

  • @lizdg3892
    @lizdg3892 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful ride. I’m a northeast coaster. What tires does everyone run?

  • @texashillcountryadv9197
    @texashillcountryadv9197 ปีที่แล้ว

    PSA DONT MAKE Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon or New Mexico your first off road trip do a state park or something first and get confidence They are not very easy not very hard ether but you definitely need to know what your doing and how to self recover

  • @jetlam48
    @jetlam48 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    好介紹

  • @p_a_rivers_projects
    @p_a_rivers_projects 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    are these trails just for bikes? can i drive my overland rav4 on them?

  • @willyangabrigo1174
    @willyangabrigo1174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, how could i join, what month is ideal like not hot not cold weather?

    • @ikutiap5923
      @ikutiap5923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sept-Oct

  • @rjsalameh
    @rjsalameh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What time of the year was this filmed?

  • @MauserKAR98a
    @MauserKAR98a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is not a racer snake. That is either a King or Milk Snake. They eat the poisonous ones

  • @mikesweeden
    @mikesweeden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching the BDR videos, can I do these trails in a Jeep? I’m kinda blind.

    • @MeerkatADV
      @MeerkatADV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All are public roads, so yes if your driving is up to it.

  • @asparceproton1
    @asparceproton1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry Inna, there's a lot of what in here?

  • @glennr9913
    @glennr9913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did you save the snake and not save the turtle?
    I'm looking forward to riding this route. But, it sounds like I'll need to buy a GPS....and learn how to use it. Have you guys made a "GPS for Dummies" video yet? Looking forward to the South Eastern BDR route(s), hopefully, it'll include a number of optional side routes.

    • @markandrews5730
      @markandrews5730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use your phone. Best map apps and an awesome GPS at your fingertips. No cell service needed.

    • @elgringoec
      @elgringoec 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you conclude they *didn't* save the turtle?
      Can you use a map? That's the first and most important step, map skills. The GPS unit has basically three functions:
      1) display map (with details)
      2) pinpoint its location on the map
      3) a third function of modern units less useful to navigators yet probably the only thing that matters to non-navigators is the ability to display and usually speak directions to a chosen destination from its current location. That's what brought mass appeal to the units.
      Operating the unit is no more involved than operating TH-cam. They come with instructions.

  • @allendawson5752
    @allendawson5752 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would ask where can I acquire these routes you guys take? I'm new to this. Lol pardon my ignorance.

    • @RideBDR
      @RideBDR  ปีที่แล้ว

      Visit our website at www.RideBDR.com and you can download free GPS tracks for all of our routes!

  • @brentfrank7012
    @brentfrank7012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice, not very back country. Too much asphalt for my taste. 👍

  • @southdownfarm6323
    @southdownfarm6323 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ap-pa-LATCH-a please. :)

  • @williamarnold1963
    @williamarnold1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When was this filmed

    • @chrisjmiller6
      @chrisjmiller6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      September 2017 if my math is correct

    • @dannydevito5729
      @dannydevito5729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So it's almost 5 year old video? Weird

  • @JDaleK
    @JDaleK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am I crazy for thinking I could ride this route on my K1600?

    • @MeerkatADV
      @MeerkatADV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really, you could probably do it.

  • @thejsmith
    @thejsmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What BMW bike is Inna riding?

    • @MeerkatADV
      @MeerkatADV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      650x

    • @DoctorZisIN
      @DoctorZisIN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      2007 G 650 Xchallenge
      i1.wp.com/1wheeldriveblog.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/bmw_2007_g650x-challenge_13.jpg

  • @user-dg2nd8tg7z
    @user-dg2nd8tg7z 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Miller Jennifer Jackson Jose Anderson Timothy

  • @Commoncrumbs
    @Commoncrumbs ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great.
    But, there is far better adventure riding on the east coast farther south.
    Go from Chattanooga east hrough the Smokey’s and through north ga,North Carolina to Virginia where this one started.
    It’s far better than this. I promise

  • @NellyHarlan
    @NellyHarlan 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Martin Richard Robinson Scott Moore Eric

  • @GrayMaxine-z4z
    @GrayMaxine-z4z 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lopez Helen Wilson Karen Jones Michelle

  • @soundshinedj
    @soundshinedj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Disappointing to see you make light of the confederate pride section in Brandywine WV. I watch these videos knowing I can navigate the toughest roads and trails, but I worry I may have an issue getting a place to sleep or a bite to eat (or worse). I’ve been warned about traveling abroad as an American, pretty crazy I have to worry about traveling in America as an American thru a cozy American town. Though I refuse to listen, stuff like this doesn’t help. Anyway, beside the “pride” section I enjoy the video and hope to complete as many BDRs as you make. I want to emphasize I do not think your organization endorses anything, just know some of us want to ride, and ride in peace. I’m exhausted of being warned by concerned white friends that Idaho is a bad idea, parts of Oregon, Washington, etc. I just want to ride. Also over 58,000+ American lives lost in Vietnam war, Battle of Antietam 22,000+ (I’m a history buff). Keep the rubber side down, as much as you can🙏👍

    • @michaelbeckettii3686
      @michaelbeckettii3686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen man. I’ll ride with you anytime.

    • @norsefalconer
      @norsefalconer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had an entirely different comment about not worrying too much about Confederate Pride. Although, I believe that to be true most of the time, you indirectly bring up a good point.
      The BDR team isn't exactly diverse. I'm not a proponent of forced diversity, but in this context, I take exception. I think seeing how male/female, black, hispanic, asian, indigenous, homosexual, etc., team members are treated at attractions, stores, restaurants, overnight accomodations, etc. is valuable data for determining the route and recommended vendors.
      Generally, I think riders spend too little time in any one place for problems to erupt. But, it happens, and it'd be better to have a sense for where it might happen, and just route around those places. One certainly wouldn't want to financially contribute to those places/vendors either.

    • @xxxenricop
      @xxxenricop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You've been warned about travelling abroad?! Because of race?! That's such a weird statement. I have travelled noth Africa, northern countries, southern and middle Europe and the US. The latter is the only place where I've seen and experienced awkward situations because of race as a visitor...

    • @soundshinedj
      @soundshinedj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xxxenricop Abroad not race related, more about being an American. I want to mountain bike, dirt bike in some countries that aren’t necessarily friendly. Then again, can’t live your life in fear. I believe being a good human, bringing positive vibes in my travels will make folks think differently about me as a minority and and me as American. I don’t want to hide either one or shy away. All good, don’t want to hijack a great video. Us together is a better story than us divided.

    • @soundshinedj
      @soundshinedj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@norsefalconer I kinda regret my comment, I let my anxiety get the best of me. Just like folks who warn you about riding motorcycles saying they knew someone who got hurt or killed on a motorcycle, I’ve let comments from concerned friends about being careful in certain areas get to me. Thing is these friends are outdoorsmen, and I do value their opinion. They love to hunt, I love to ride. They don’t say “avoid”, they just give me that concerned look and say “brother be careful around there”. A lot of it to is I go alone a lot, as my schedule permits. I’m sure everyone is fine. For every one nut job there are 10,000 great people, maybe more 😊. I guess they are worried about the nuts, don’t know.

  • @aerialagriviews
    @aerialagriviews 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Why ride brand spankin new bikes. They should ride some bikes that alot of us out here are riding. Not high dollar stuff!

  • @leonstancliff7218
    @leonstancliff7218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would it be possible to edit the script to eliminate the use of the term "east coast" as if it were another planet? You are not visiting Mars just because you can't buy your hippie goat cheese in an obscure backwoods crossroads store in PA!

    • @michaelbeckettii3686
      @michaelbeckettii3686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your comment makes me smile. I thought that as well. No chance/nor should they change it, they’re just trying to sell the East Coast as something different and special. The comment about the lack of forest fire remnants, shows just how little we know about our own country when we’re so regionalized. Still…can’t wait to try this ride!

    • @MeerkatADV
      @MeerkatADV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First BDR that wasn't a western state. Might as well be east coast.

    • @mcearl8073
      @mcearl8073 ปีที่แล้ว

      You sound overly triggered over this. The east cost is significantly different than the west coast by every measurable metric. That’s not a good or bad thing, it just is. I’ve been to the west coast once and it may have well been a different country. The USA is massive and it’s regions are as diverse as Europe is, Europe has something like 45 countries in it, The US has 1….

  • @JamesJones-xk9xx
    @JamesJones-xk9xx หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was enjoying this video and think about doing this route until one of the guys held up a confederate plate that said, “Southern Ideas are Rising Again!” Like which ideas, slavery, segregation, Jim Crowe? Just absolutely terrible!

  • @norsefalconer
    @norsefalconer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I deleted my original comment after reading another comment on this thread and replaced it with the following:
    The BDR team isn't exactly diverse. I'm not a proponent of forced diversity, but in this context, I take exception. I think seeing how male/female, black, hispanic, asian, indigenous, alternate lifestyle, etc., team members are treated at attractions, stores, restaurants, overnight accomodations, etc. is valuable data for determining these routes and recommending vendors.
    Generally, I think riders spend too little time in any one place for problems to erupt. But, it happens, and it'd be better to have a sense for where it might happen, and just proactively route around those places. One certainly wouldn't want to financially contribute to those places/vendors either.
    I'm a Southern White Christian Conservative that served for 7 yrs in defense and support of US citizens' freedom, ALL US citizens' freedom. And I feel that if prejudice and/or racism prevents a BDR from going through an area, or being made at all, that's rational and intelligent.

    • @MeerkatADV
      @MeerkatADV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not as much a problem for MABDR. The IDBDR has its moments if you aren't a straight white guy.

  • @Seveneleven44
    @Seveneleven44 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Butler maps are garbage in definition and quality compared to the purple lizard maps.

  • @briangc1972
    @briangc1972 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    @2:16 that little skit against religion was offensive. Our country was founded on the principle of respecting other peoples' choice of religion; not mocking it.

    • @bradcofo
      @bradcofo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I found it funny! Having freedom of speech means that you just have to put up with it. I'm an atheist and I have to put up with seeing religious crap everywhere, but I put up with it because we have freedom in our country to believe in fairy tales.

  • @CLCKC69
    @CLCKC69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahole, How dare you attack someone religious beliefs!

  • @alank.2245
    @alank.2245 ปีที่แล้ว

    The opening “prayer” scene was sophomoric and offensive. Don’t mock what is serious to many people. It was shameful.

  • @the_E4_Mafia
    @the_E4_Mafia ปีที่แล้ว

    The woman is on the BDR board but is riding a 20 year old bike, come on man! No camping, staying in 5 star hotels, this is bullshit!

    • @mcearl8073
      @mcearl8073 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why does the bike matter? I’d honestly prefer seeing someone ride an older bike, do you want them all riding 25k gs1250s? This sport already has a pretty high entry price with gear alone, seeing someone do it without a brand new bike is nice. Being on the board means very little, I don’t think the BDR is raking in cash to the point they are paying much at all, if anything.

  • @JCrozier1
    @JCrozier1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hoping to give it a try Labor Day week. If anyone else is interested in that week, find me on Facebook and let's hook up.
    Fantastic film. Sterling is an amazing videographer.