Thanks so much for the great footage and well done. Just about the ride. I am planning to Solo a couple sections of the MANDR and am trying to decide where to start. This section seems like exactly what I want. Including the camping. I am 62 and really just like a bit of a challenge and getting out of the city.
Just be very careful. It is dangerous to be out in the woods alone if something happens. God forbid. Strongly consider a one spot or other satellite communicator, there’s not a lot of cell service out there. Let us know what you do, I’d like to hear from you again.
Done 2 two week tours by myself on my Electra Glide Ultra Classic, loved it and do meet tons of like minded people. Old slow guys rule!! Planning a 2 week ride on my KLR650 and some of the MABDR.
It's easier to go solo when you're on well-traveled roads and can heal easily from broken bones. The issue with doing a BDR solo - or any dirt track riding for that matter - is if the road isn't well traveled and you go down, help isn't a guarantee and you can get into serious trouble fast. Fear should never stop us from having adventures, but wisdom is needed to avoid dangerous situations.
Great video! I'm thinking of doing part of the MABDR in 2023. Don't sweat going slow, if I do it I will be crawling along. Thanks for the video and God's Speed.
I'd like to do the MABDR at a slow and steady pace. I'm an old guy myself. I have a mountain cabin in Sparta, NC and so am very close to the start of the MABDR. If you are still looking for a riding partner give me a shout.
I am 61 riding an Africa Twin would like to ride with a like minded buddy. Just enjoy riding dislike riding interstates and heavy traffic love backroads etc. I’m in North Alabama but plan to do a bunch of riding in tenn Carolinas north ga this year. I’m about to get started riding blue ridge parkway. I also have a Wr250r dual purpose Yamaha I enjoy riding it on dirt. I have it set up for adventure with a giant loop Great Basin bag , skidplate double take mirrors betterseat etc. it’s actually quite comfortable and is easy to ride on dirt roads even single track. I use AT basically as my street touring bike etc anyway I am a business owner this is my therapy haha I like both bikes and the other 2 I own as well. Maybe we can ride together at some point.
@@rjsalameh , I am a windscreen guy. I only use the short screen when off-road so that I don't break something when I inevitably drop the bike. Thanks for watching.
I really enjoyed your candid conversation and footage of your trip! I ride solo on stuff like this a lot and agree with you... it's smarter and more enjoyable to have a companion. But sometimes we just gotta ride!! I'm in your neck of the woods. Maybe I'll see you sometime! 😊🏍👍
Great video! The first video I watched the whole way through! I want to do the MABDR (this summer hopefully) but I also don't want to go alone. I am just east of Raleigh North Carolina, if you would like maybe we can plan something. let me know!
I'm in Durham also. Planning on leaving for the whole trail on June 12. Riding a Royal Enfield Himalayan.(Street bike is a Honda NC700) I live out near Brier Creek if you'd like to ride sometime.
Hoping to tackle some of this trail this year. Did a cross country solo ride on a Himilayan, but probably going to upgrade? into a more tried and true KLR for more adventures with better capability (and reliability). I enjoyed watching your ride of the section. I've heard things about trail conditions on Tub Run, and it appears you had the better side of that. I appreciate your talking about the tires for this stuff. When I rode, it was on some 50/50 tires and they weren't very fun off road, especially on a low-powered 420 lbs stallion like the Enfield. I'll probably be ready for my ride by June-ish. Camera work is a CHORE, with most of the work on the back end. Bravo for the many-cuts edit work, it must've been several days of work!
Ebbonfield I've got a Himalayan, planning to do the Idaho bdr. What 50/50 tires did you run if I might ask? At the moment I've got Mitas E-07 Enduros and they seem pretty good in the off-road that I managed to do. Thanks
@@starlordstarlordman8489 I believe I had Pirelli's on it. Has a mild A/T tread on them. The rear didn't often break loose on them, but the front could've used a little more grip on gravel. It was slow going sometimes.
@@Ebbonified thanks a lot. I just switched from pirelli mt60s which came stock on the Himalayan and which I've been running for the last 12,000 miles. I've only got about 400 miles on the new tires but I can tell there's an incredible difference. It used to be if there was a little bit of mud the bike would slip and slide underneath me. Now you give a little gas and the bike straightens right up and maybe slips for just a second. I rode through four to six inch mud on a mile long road the other day and while nerve-racking it worked out fine. Thanks again.
I did section 2 and 1 this past August 2021. Gonna do the whole route in July 22. There is 4 so far. We are cutting it off at 8 people. We still have run if you are interested
Some friends and I have discussed doing this ride as well. We're all between 48-65 years old..ha! Ride safe! Also, Mountain Lake is where they filmed "Dirty Dancing"...I did some moto camping in that area a couple of years ago and I believe you will ride past White Rocks Campground where we stayed.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing! I loved the scenery; very beautiful. As a fellow middle-aged, slow guy, your pace would have been just right for me. I look forward to seeing more MABDR videos.
I have a few guys from the Carolinas going in late August early September of 23 we are making plans now we are old and slow as well you are more than welcome to join us
I will going in the same timeframe. Planning to do section 4-9 in late SEP and then 1-3 after completing the SCAR in mid/late-October. Should be a blast. Hope I see some folks as I'm also doing it solo.
Minute 19:20...now aren't you glad you had some Conti TKC80 tires as you slithered through that muddy section. Saved your bacon! In general that segment looked pretty wet and muddy. You're a bolder man than most riding off-road solo on a big GS. Kam
I really liked your easy going at times self deprecating style of narrating. I love riding solo, sometimes at a snails pace and sometimes not. From a safety standpoint it's always better to ride with a partner but there's something special about riding solo. I also used to occasionally whitewater kayak solo which is also not recommended. I always paddled more conservatively but all my senses were heightened at the time. It's the same I feel when riding solo and it's uniquely satisfying at some level. Thanks for sharing.
@@AmenMoto John, I am in the process of planning a spring 2021MABDR myself. I have ridden sections 4-8 over the spring/summer of 20 and know them pretty well at this point. If your looking for someone to do this route with let me know here.
Great video! We just moved to Virginia and I'm looking forward to getting to some of these southern MABDR sections. Have done some in PA while living up there. Those back country roads are always calling.
I think the two of us would be a perfect match for riding the MABDR together! Seriously! I've given this some thought. :) Remember when we went on our first long distance backpacking trip together. You like a fire at night but didn't like collecting firewood. I on the other hand enjoy collecting firewood and starting a fire. You see....a perfect match. :) For those of you wondering. She's my daughter. :)
@@michaelsupple6081 Haha that's funny Michael. I never even noticed that she's a she... I just read the comment. If you ever want to get together for a ride with Doug and Me, give us a shout.
@@michaelsupple6081 Next year it's on! lol, and you're retired so every day is Saturday! I'll have so much vacation time saved up after this year we could do the whole thing and jump on the NEBDR too. Oh, and Skyline. And the Blue Ridge. And...😄
I rode sections 4-9 back in early June and had a lot of the same thoughts/experiences you have in your vid: waving at random folks, not knowing where I was in relatiion to anything and a very real sense of wishing I had ridden with someone. It's amazing how lonely you can feel out there.
Imbologa, I really don't remember where I got them from but they are small too. I think I got them at the local car parts chain store. They are 2 inches in diameter and just fit inside the Double Take mirrors. This might be like them on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZFHF14Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ANA29GERBZ3NH&psc=1
Great job! I ran the MABDR solo my first time and mostly ride the sections that way only because being retired I am out when others can not be. I love being out on the MABDR as it changes every day with weather and seasons.. You did a really nice job taking us along in your adventure. This is where you will find what changes you want to make for you and your bike for next time.It is great that you show what we always say about getting lost on the route as it is EASY to do on the small roads/trails when you encounter Y and T intersections that come out of nowhere. Really glad you had a good time on this amazing BDR and maybe see you out here sometime! Be safe in your travels my friend! Craig/MABDR
Would love ride the mabdr early 2021. I ride a bmw 1250gs . In Middle Tennessee so not to far from the start, it would be great to camp and ride a few days. Thanks for sharing.
"Jedzing" LOL Love it. Dude great video, ride your own ride and pace... I wouldn't be "Jedzing" on TKC80s either. Deer!!! TURTLE!!! Such gorgeous views, I think the TUX would do very well on those roads.... So In that, DON"T SO THIS ALONE AGAIN!!! Too much fun to be having alone :) Ride safe and looking forward till our paths cross next! Best, -Jedz
I wanted to say how I liked this video. I am a fellow old guy, GS rider high on desire and low on skill. I'm always leery of doing some things solo. I want to do MABDR and would be coming from St. Louis to start it. Did you ever do other sections of the MABDR? Also, you mentioned knobby tires, which mine aren't all that knobby. What tires did you use? I would be very interested to know. Thanks again. (PS, I hope this isn't a double post. There was a glitch when posting this.)
Hi Brad! No double post that I could see. Greetings fellow old guy! Only did this one section, but more planned for maybe the Fall or maybe next year. I'll check on tires, but in the meantime, the knobbier you can get for that trail, the better. Also, if it is in the budget at all, strongly consider taking one of the off-road classes at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC. 855motobmw.com/ Here is our video series on taking the 2-day class: th-cam.com/play/PLw4RauVj640wcy_m-78GgMhlsXG_mBVO9.html Keep in touch! Let me know when you'll be heading to MABDR, you never know, it might line up with our plans too.
@@AmenMoto are you planning on riding the MABDR at all this year (2023)?.. if so I’d love to join you looking for someone to ride with and it’s difficult without social media.. lmk! Thanks
@@aaronmorningstar7020 I think our major trip this year is going to be to the MOA Rally in Richmond. It's so far out of Florida I don't think we have any MABDR plans this year. Maybe the SCAR (South Carolina) would be the furthest north one which is only a 50/50 maybe at this point. Are you a member at ADVRider? You might find someone local who wants a riding buddy for MABDR over there?
Great video and spot on! I also enjoy riding solo and just finished sections 1, 2 & about 30 miles of section 3 by myself, but I definitely don't recommend solo riding the MABDR. Like you, always had the thought in the back of my mind of getting stranded if bike goes down in mud or water. Regards.
I know . . I know. I shud-of, cud-of, wud-of been with U. My loss fo-sho! ThnX 4 the video, really enjoyed it . . . had know idea that U were such a good video-photographer.
I think you did a good job and I wouldn’t say whimpy at all…we have this idea as American’s that we have to mud our bikes or jump off mountains and boulders with our GS/GSAs and honestly I have no interest in that…look at the Europeans…most of them are connecting their rides between black top with dirt/gravel roads…
It's the marketing guys at the bike manufacturers. They hire the best riders in the world to demonstrate their bikes on Dakar-level terrain. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.
I’m in Greenville SC, been wanting to do a section or two of the MABDR. I just have to swap my tires out. If you want to ride before the weather turns let me know, we can exchange info. Enjoyed the video.
Shoot me a message, look for amen moto on either facebook, twitter or instagram, you can message me on there (TH-cam doesn't really have a great messaging app method) we will try to get together. Thanks for watching and the comment!!
Thx for sharing!
Glad to see someone using REVER!!
Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Very brave. Respect. Some of us don’t have any options but to ride alone. Appreciate you documenting and narrating.
Thanks for the kind words, but in hindsight it’s probably best to try to find someone to be with you.
Great video
Thanks so much for the great footage and well done. Just about the ride. I am planning to Solo a couple sections of the MANDR and am trying to decide where to start. This section seems like exactly what I want. Including the camping. I am
62 and really just like a bit of a challenge and getting out of the city.
Just be very careful. It is dangerous to be out in the woods alone if something happens. God forbid. Strongly consider a one spot or other satellite communicator, there’s not a lot of cell service out there. Let us know what you do, I’d like to hear from you again.
Over the years I've learned not to wait for everyone else before going on an adventure. Better solo than never going. Also another old slow guy. :)
I agree. Usually you meet like minded people on the way with similar schedule.
Done 2 two week tours by myself on my Electra Glide Ultra Classic, loved it and do meet tons of like minded people. Old slow guys rule!! Planning a 2 week ride on my KLR650 and some of the MABDR.
It's easier to go solo when you're on well-traveled roads and can heal easily from broken bones. The issue with doing a BDR solo - or any dirt track riding for that matter - is if the road isn't well traveled and you go down, help isn't a guarantee and you can get into serious trouble fast. Fear should never stop us from having adventures, but wisdom is needed to avoid dangerous situations.
@@luvnotvideosSat phone or Garman Inreach are a must for solo.
I know this is an older video but I really enjoyed your narration! Hoping to do that route someday..
Great video! I'm thinking of doing part of the MABDR in 2023. Don't sweat going slow, if I do it I will be crawling along. Thanks for the video and God's Speed.
Thanks for your comment, Kevin. Be sure to let us know if you end up going.
Are you looking for a riding buddy?.. I too would like to do the MABDR in 2023!
Good on ya. Don't worry about going slow. At least you went!
I'd like to do the MABDR at a slow and steady pace. I'm an old guy myself. I have a mountain cabin in Sparta, NC and so am very close to the start of the MABDR. If you are still looking for a riding partner give me a shout.
That's good to know, Man. It would be good to get back up there again.
I live in Clayton. Outside of Raleigh.
I am 61 riding an Africa Twin would like to ride with a like minded buddy. Just enjoy riding dislike riding interstates and heavy traffic love backroads etc. I’m in North Alabama but plan to do a bunch of riding in tenn Carolinas north ga this year. I’m about to get started riding blue ridge parkway. I also have a Wr250r dual purpose Yamaha I enjoy riding it on dirt. I have it set up for adventure with a giant loop Great Basin bag , skidplate double take mirrors betterseat etc. it’s actually quite comfortable and is easy to ride on dirt roads even single track. I use AT basically as my street touring bike etc anyway I am a business owner this is my therapy haha I like both bikes and the other 2 I own as well. Maybe we can ride together at some point.
Hi Rodney! Send me an email, scotty@amenmoto.com - maybe we can meet up sometime!
Good job!!! Can you tell me what windscreen you have there?
It's called a sport windscreen. It's small and opaque, not really a windscreen. Made by Machine Art Moto called a Slipscreen LC.
@@dug_c do you find that you get less wind noise/buffeting in your helmet because you are getting cleaner air?
@@rjsalameh , I am a windscreen guy. I only use the short screen when off-road so that I don't break something when I inevitably drop the bike. Thanks for watching.
I really enjoyed your candid conversation and footage of your trip! I ride solo on stuff like this a lot and agree with you... it's smarter and more enjoyable to have a companion. But sometimes we just gotta ride!! I'm in your neck of the woods. Maybe I'll see you sometime! 😊🏍👍
Cool keep an eye out!
Great video! The first video I watched the whole way through! I want to do the MABDR (this summer hopefully) but I also don't want to go alone. I am just east of Raleigh North Carolina, if you would like maybe we can plan something. let me know!
Hey Nick, shoot me an email at scotty@amenmoto.com so we can maybe meet up.
I'm in Durham also. Planning on leaving for the whole trail on June 12. Riding a Royal Enfield Himalayan.(Street bike is a Honda NC700) I live out near Brier Creek if you'd like to ride sometime.
IMHO that's just about the perfect bike for the MABDR. You're going to have a great time.
Hoping to tackle some of this trail this year. Did a cross country solo ride on a Himilayan, but probably going to upgrade? into a more tried and true KLR for more adventures with better capability (and reliability). I enjoyed watching your ride of the section. I've heard things about trail conditions on Tub Run, and it appears you had the better side of that. I appreciate your talking about the tires for this stuff. When I rode, it was on some 50/50 tires and they weren't very fun off road, especially on a low-powered 420 lbs stallion like the Enfield. I'll probably be ready for my ride by June-ish.
Camera work is a CHORE, with most of the work on the back end. Bravo for the many-cuts edit work, it must've been several days of work!
Good plan my man.
Ebbonfield I've got a Himalayan, planning to do the Idaho bdr. What 50/50 tires did you run if I might ask? At the moment I've got Mitas E-07 Enduros and they seem pretty good in the off-road that I managed to do.
Thanks
@@starlordstarlordman8489 I believe I had Pirelli's on it. Has a mild A/T tread on them. The rear didn't often break loose on them, but the front could've used a little more grip on gravel. It was slow going sometimes.
@@Ebbonified thanks a lot. I just switched from pirelli mt60s which came stock on the Himalayan and which I've been running for the last 12,000 miles. I've only got about 400 miles on the new tires but I can tell there's an incredible difference. It used to be if there was a little bit of mud the bike would slip and slide underneath me. Now you give a little gas and the bike straightens right up and maybe slips for just a second. I rode through four to six inch mud on a mile long road the other day and while nerve-racking it worked out fine.
Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing. Looked like a great ride, was fun tagging along on this video. I will do the MABDR as soon as I can. Ride safe.
Let us know how you make out, Chip!
I did section 2 and 1 this past August 2021. Gonna do the whole route in July 22. There is 4 so far. We are cutting it off at 8 people. We still have run if you are interested
Cool I will keep in touch.
I'm from West Virginia and I greatly enjoyed all your comments about it! 😂😂
YOU HAVE THE BEST ROADS!!!
I tell people this all the time! 😍
Thanks for watching and have a great day!!
Some friends and I have discussed doing this ride as well. We're all between 48-65 years old..ha! Ride safe! Also, Mountain Lake is where they filmed "Dirty Dancing"...I did some moto camping in that area a couple of years ago and I believe you will ride past White Rocks Campground where we stayed.
Ride safe Ron!
Awesome video, thanks for sharing! I loved the scenery; very beautiful. As a fellow middle-aged, slow guy, your pace would have been just right for me. I look forward to seeing more MABDR videos.
I have a few guys from the Carolinas going in late August early September of 23 we are making plans now we are old and slow as well you are more than welcome to join us
Thanks man I'll let you know if we can get up there :)
I will going in the same timeframe. Planning to do section 4-9 in late SEP and then 1-3 after completing the SCAR in mid/late-October.
Should be a blast. Hope I see some folks as I'm also doing it solo.
I like your style! Fun watch. Subbed!
Thanks! I liked your 'riding the dragon' video as well. See you around!
Minute 19:20...now aren't you glad you had some Conti TKC80 tires as you slithered through that muddy section. Saved your bacon! In general that segment looked pretty wet and muddy. You're a bolder man than most riding off-road solo on a big GS. Kam
Bold or unwise! You be the judge! :)
God bless you brother-- Your doing it! Enjoy every day!
Very enjoyable video (with some valuable info tidbits too)--great job on the ride and video production!
I really liked your easy going at times self deprecating style of narrating. I love riding solo, sometimes at a snails pace and sometimes not. From a safety standpoint it's always better to ride with a partner but there's something special about riding solo. I also used to occasionally whitewater kayak solo which is also not recommended. I always paddled more conservatively but all my senses were heightened at the time. It's the same I feel when riding solo and it's uniquely satisfying at some level. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Michael!
Heading out from Raleigh, hope to ride section 1 this weekend,, solo. Maybe we can catch up on section 3. Thanks for posting. Very helpful.
Thomas have a great time and stay safe man!
@@AmenMoto will do.
I plan to do the entire route this spring from south to north. Bought some knobs for my GS.
That will be epic.
@@AmenMoto John, I am in the process of planning a spring 2021MABDR myself. I have ridden sections 4-8 over the spring/summer of 20 and know them pretty well at this point. If your looking for someone to do this route with let me know here.
Great video! We just moved to Virginia and I'm looking forward to getting to some of these southern MABDR sections. Have done some in PA while living up there. Those back country roads are always calling.
That's great, let us know if you need a riding companion. Love to meet up with you and ride.
I think the two of us would be a perfect match for riding the MABDR together! Seriously! I've given this some thought. :) Remember when we went on our first long distance backpacking trip together. You like a fire at night but didn't like collecting firewood. I on the other hand enjoy collecting firewood and starting a fire. You see....a perfect match. :) For those of you wondering. She's my daughter. :)
@@michaelsupple6081 Haha that's funny Michael.
I never even noticed that she's a she... I just read the comment.
If you ever want to get together for a ride with Doug and Me, give us a shout.
@@michaelsupple6081 Next year it's on! lol, and you're retired so every day is Saturday! I'll have so much vacation time saved up after this year we could do the whole thing and jump on the NEBDR too. Oh, and Skyline. And the Blue Ridge. And...😄
@@meghandavitt1618 No backing out now that you've made a public announcement! ")
I rode sections 4-9 back in early June and had a lot of the same thoughts/experiences you have in your vid: waving at random folks, not knowing where I was in relatiion to anything and a very real sense of wishing I had ridden with someone. It's amazing how lonely you can feel out there.
Thanks for sharing your experience Shug. Going alone definitely isn’t for most people.
Nice video! Back in Michigan we call it “chip seal” where they spray tar then dump gravel on it. Sucks on a road bicycle!!
Man that would be harsh!
Here's a strange one: Where can I find those rimless blind spot mirrors?
Imbologa, I really don't remember where I got them from but they are small too. I think I got them at the local car parts chain store. They are 2 inches in diameter and just fit inside the Double Take mirrors. This might be like them on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZFHF14Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ANA29GERBZ3NH&psc=1
Great job! I ran the MABDR solo my first time and mostly ride the sections that way only because being retired I am out when others can not be. I love being out on the MABDR as it changes every day with weather and seasons.. You did a really nice job taking us along in your adventure. This is where you will find what changes you want to make for you and your bike for next time.It is great that you show what we always say about getting lost on the route as it is EASY to do on the small roads/trails when you encounter Y and T intersections that come out of nowhere. Really glad you had a good time on this amazing BDR and maybe see you out here sometime! Be safe in your travels my friend! Craig/MABDR
Thank you so much for the great reply Craig, and thank you for the extra information as well, hope to see you out there
Would love ride the mabdr early 2021. I ride a bmw 1250gs . In Middle Tennessee so not to far from the start, it would be great to camp and ride a few days. Thanks for sharing.
It would be great to get together!
@@aerostadt4693 that’s a big bike!!
Never leave home without snacks.
For real
Are you recording your audio through your Sena? if so, how? Thanks.
That's correct Matt, Doug has the Sena with the built in camera.
Bumping to next weekend.
Storm brewing.
thanks, saya suka nonton video vlog ini :))
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"Jedzing" LOL Love it. Dude great video, ride your own ride and pace... I wouldn't be "Jedzing" on TKC80s either. Deer!!! TURTLE!!! Such gorgeous views, I think the TUX would do very well on those roads.... So In that, DON"T SO THIS ALONE AGAIN!!! Too much fun to be having alone :) Ride safe and looking forward till our paths cross next! Best, -Jedz
Awesome video! Thanks for posting this and showing what to expect during that section of the MABDR. Looking forward to do it sometime soon. Subscribed
Thank you so much, hope to see you on the road someday.
I wanted to say how I liked this video. I am a fellow old guy, GS rider high on desire and low on skill. I'm always leery of doing some things solo. I want to do MABDR and would be coming from St. Louis to start it. Did you ever do other sections of the MABDR? Also, you mentioned knobby tires, which mine aren't all that knobby. What tires did you use? I would be very interested to know. Thanks again. (PS, I hope this isn't a double post. There was a glitch when posting this.)
Hi Brad! No double post that I could see.
Greetings fellow old guy!
Only did this one section, but more planned for maybe the Fall or maybe next year.
I'll check on tires, but in the meantime, the knobbier you can get for that trail, the better.
Also, if it is in the budget at all, strongly consider taking one of the off-road classes at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC.
855motobmw.com/
Here is our video series on taking the 2-day class:
th-cam.com/play/PLw4RauVj640wcy_m-78GgMhlsXG_mBVO9.html
Keep in touch!
Let me know when you'll be heading to MABDR, you never know, it might line up with our plans too.
Thanks, I will keep in touch. And thanks for the tip on the training. I need that!
@@AmenMoto are you planning on riding the MABDR at all this year (2023)?.. if so I’d love to join you looking for someone to ride with and it’s difficult without social media.. lmk! Thanks
@@aaronmorningstar7020 I think our major trip this year is going to be to the MOA Rally in Richmond.
It's so far out of Florida I don't think we have any MABDR plans this year. Maybe the SCAR (South Carolina) would be the furthest north one which is only a 50/50 maybe at this point.
Are you a member at ADVRider? You might find someone local who wants a riding buddy for MABDR over there?
@@AmenMoto no I’m not a member but I’ll look into it! Thank you sir and safe travels this year..
Great video and spot on! I also enjoy riding solo and just finished sections 1, 2 & about 30 miles of section 3 by myself, but I definitely don't recommend solo riding the MABDR. Like you, always had the thought in the back of my mind of getting stranded if bike goes down in mud or water. Regards.
Stay safe, man!
I know . . I know. I shud-of, cud-of, wud-of been with U. My loss fo-sho! ThnX 4 the video, really enjoyed it . . . had know idea that U were such a good video-photographer.
I think you did a good job and I wouldn’t say whimpy at all…we have this idea as American’s that we have to mud our bikes or jump off mountains and boulders with our GS/GSAs and honestly I have no interest in that…look at the Europeans…most of them are connecting their rides between black top with dirt/gravel roads…
It's the marketing guys at the bike manufacturers. They hire the best riders in the world to demonstrate their bikes on Dakar-level terrain. Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.
I’m in Greenville SC, been wanting to do a section or two of the MABDR. I just have to swap my tires out. If you want to ride before the weather turns let me know, we can exchange info. Enjoyed the video.
Shoot me a message, look for amen moto on either facebook, twitter or instagram, you can message me on there (TH-cam doesn't really have a great messaging app method) we will try to get together.
Thanks for watching and the comment!!
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