Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route: Episode 1

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for a fun video. I really appreciate the different approach you're taking.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Very enjoyable, thank you for sharing.

[@BeGoneForGood]

It was a good time and a totally approachable adventure for just about any rider. Highly recommended.

[@NickCurrieadventure]

Superb - really enjoyed it

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thank you so much. We really appreciate the feedback and we hope you will join us for parts two and three as well.

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Awesome video! Getting me pumped for my Spring run in 21. Really great info here.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Oh man...you are going to have the best time. I really enjoyed this route and I feel so lucky to have it right in my backyard. Good luck and if you have any specific questions I can help with, please let me know.

[@DollyAndFamilyGetOutAndRide]

It was a great video and enjoyed watching it and I definitely look forward to your next one to follow. And I'm glad you're adding what's important to you in this ride. That actually makes it a better video. And I love your commentary on it too

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thank you again for continuing to support our channel. It has been fun seeing the community grow and hear feedback on how we are doing along the way.

[@DollyAndFamilyGetOutAndRide]

@@BeGoneForGood that because you make good content

[@wereeves]

Excellent! I really enjoyed how you put this together - "showing what's important to you" is what sets it apart and makes it so enjoyable to watch - great job! I rode 421 in September - first pass was in the rain, loaded and 2-up on our way to Boone, NC. We ran it on the way home in the dry - it's an awesome twisty road until it bites back - glad he was ok and very fortunate it was not a worse outcome.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Yeh, we have gone over it again and again in our heads and been struck each time with just how lucky he was to come away with some broken ribs. It was tough for him at some plots but it could have been SO much worse. It is so cool that you had a chance to ride the Snake too. I can't imagine how terrifying that would have been wet but I hope to get back there in good weather just to ride it again. Thank you so much for your feedback and I am glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to seeing you again for the next two episodes.

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Great narration great video! Can't wait to do the MABDR one day.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thank you so much for watching and you are going to love it. For me, it is a great blend of rigor and experience. We ran Utah last year and the learning curve was so steep that I was stressed pretty much all the way through. This was MUCH more enjoyable for me and I think a great starter route for everyone.

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

@@BeGoneForGood you guys cover huge distances from the East Coast!

[@VeeDubJohn]

That was so good I’m going to watch it again on my TV tonight:-). It deserves much more than a 6” screen.

[@BeGoneForGood]

That is really awesome. Thank you so much. I hope it was still good on the big screen. The next two are coming soon.

[@jumpercableSCUD]

So many things in life deserve more than 6".

[@bradb2514]

Really enjoyed this. Great editing, beautiful photography/video. And I’m really hungry now!

[@BeGoneForGood]

Tell me about it. I’m thinking of heading back to Gettysburg just for one of those Farnsworth burgers. Thank you so much for the watch and compliment. It means a lot to us.

[@davereinhart9933]

I like that you are all being realistic about this and not shooting some motocross movie here. Thank you for admitting when you hit your limits or are feeling unsafe. This is going to be a great series!

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. If you like us hitting our limits here, you should see us in Utah. ;-) Seriously though, I am glad you are enjoying the movie and I hope you find 2 and 3 worthwhile as well.

[@drklynoonrides6674]

Great job brother. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to part 2 and 3.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thank you very much. I guess I better get to work on finishing those next two. ;-)

[@charleydog2669]

really enjoyable

[@BeGoneForGood]

I am glad you liked it. The new episode will be coming out shortly so you can finish up the series.

[@jimmyrasmussen7176]

Awsome . Can't wait for the next one .

[@BeGoneForGood]

I am glad you enjoyed it. The next episode will be coming out this Friday. I hope you will like this installment as well.

[@elykdevisa9160]

Great film! The first one from your channel that I've come across and definitely looking forward to the next instalment :) I think I'll have a trawl through your back catalog while I wait too.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thank you very much and welcome. Good luck with the back catalog, it is a few hits and misses in there but all part of the learning process for me. The next episode of the MABDR series will be out this week on Friday. I hope you find it as good as the first. I appreciate the feedback and the sub.

[@TavisBogue]

Nice job on the video. Subbed!

[@BeGoneForGood]

Thanks a lot. I hope you get to see the others in the series. We were really happy with the trip and look forward to whatever our big trip will be in 2021.

[@TavisBogue]

@@BeGoneForGood watching the others now. I'm hoping to ride the MABDR this summer if the lockdown situation improves.

[@BeGoneForGood]

I am guessing you will be all good by this summer. If you have any questions or there is anything we can help with, just let us know. Good luck.

[@kylegomolka8598]

So do you figure about one day per section? I’m thinking about going up to section 6 at the end of July. I might be solo, but it looks like there is a lot of other bikes and traffic on the road if need be.

[@BeGoneForGood]

One day per section should be MORE than enough. Early on, the going is kind of slow so it might take a little longer for each section. By the time you get to the top, you can shoot through multiple sections in a day. The average of one per day is pretty reasonable.

[@loganshaffer4027]

Hate you missed Tub Run it's pretty awesome but with all the rain it can be treacherous. Been through it twice , once very wet and another when dry. Loved it both times...

[@BeGoneForGood]

We were pretty bummed about it too but it has given us a good reason to go back sometime. We are hoping for a dry option but I think we are going to take whatever we get.

[@SkunkMonkey991]

At about the 16:45 mark, is that an old Boy Scout mess kit? Still have mine, looks just like that one.

[@BeGoneForGood]

It is indeed. Kevin has all the best toys.

[@Country12.Le-Vel]

Looking for the entrance to section 1 in Damascus, help can’t find it and we have the MABDR map and no help , Lol

[@BeGoneForGood]

Sorry, I am just getting to this but I hope you found your route. When we ran it we used the gpx routes from the website and it took us exactly where we needed to go. Good luck.

[@jumpercableSCUD]

Sooooo did y'all buy that property?

[@BeGoneForGood]

I called and the guy has a 100 year lease on it that he began in the late 90s, early 2000s that he wasn’t ready to get rid of yet. The tag we saw wasn’t asking for buyers but was simply on the building to let the county know who had ownership of the property. It was a little disappointing. We are still looking. ;-)

[@jumpercableSCUD]

@@BeGoneForGood 100 year lease!? Holy cow!

[@LoneStarSwirl]

Would this route be navigable in an offroad moderately modified Jeep Wrangler? My wife and I are travel and overland adventurers and are looking for a backroad/off-road mostly camping adventure through the Appalachian Mountains....would you be willing to share the name and location of that cemetary...I am a bit of a sucker for historic and scenic cemeteries like that.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Absolutely. There may be an expert section or two that would be more difficult but this entire thing should be zero problems. Any issues you did run into, there is an easy workaround.

[@LoneStarSwirl]

@@BeGoneForGood Good to know, Thanks!

[@jumpercableSCUD]

Sorry if that was answered already.

[@BeGoneForGood]

And Be Gone For Good means never having to say you’re sorry.

[@TWTourist]

Poor steak. It died twice. In the slaughterhouse and on the grill. 😞 J/K. I prefer my steaks on the rare side of medium rare. 😁

[@BeGoneForGood]

I totally agree but I was cooking over a jet of fire. This summer with a different burner I am hoping to perfect my campsite cook.

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

Not just Jocelin Snow on the guest book, Inna Thorn was there as well! I didn't catch the other names, but guessing the BDR crew were all on the list.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Yup, the whole crew was in there but Jocelin is a BGFG favorite so we wanted to give a little shoutout.

[@Droptineful]

Great movie! Can’t wait for the rest of it. Seems to be a problem with my patron account, I never get a reply back from them to my e- mail so I wasn’t able to pre watch the vids on the account. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@BeGoneForGood]

Oh man...that is a pain. I just resent the link which should help but please let me know if you are still having problems. You need to get everything you are entitled to as a supporter. Also, there are new stickers coming out your way soon as well.

[@jeman022004]

Just found your channel as I am prepping for the MABDR in the spring. It looks like you have the Mosko Reckless setup for the Africa Twin. I am thinking about that model for luggage. How did it work for you on the AT? Great footage and editing BTW!

[@BeGoneForGood]

Welcome and thank you so much for watching. First off, you are going to have an awesome time on the MABDR. If you have any questions or need anything from us, just let me know and we’ll help out in any way we can. As for the R80 on the AT, I have a couple of vids about fitment and some other thoughts but I’ll do a quick note here. The fit is a little off with the grab handles but it isn’t a big deal. I found my entire pack out fit nicely for this trip and I was very good about organization on this trip. The bags are awesome and the compartmentalization is hugely helpful. I had a small problem with leaking from the leg bags through the seams but it wasn’t massive and Mosko took care of it when I returned. I have been through a lot with the R80 and so far it has lived up to its name. I’ve been very happy with the purchase and would certainly recommend to anyone.

[@jeman022004]

@@BeGoneForGood Thanks for the quick response! I will checkout your fitment videos. I saw you already answered my question after reading through the other comments.

[@BeGoneForGood]

Anytime. If there is anything else just let me know. Good luck and have fun.

[@mikedew380]

What make is the crash bar you have with the rope on it? I have a Touratech lower engine bar and Honda upper crash bar on my DCT. Looks like that bar might fit between the two.

[@BeGoneForGood]

The full crash bar set up is from AltRider. I did the paracord wrap myself over that first winter when I wasn’t riding much at all.

[@mikepark5884]

You know, Dandanthefireman did an after action review of an accident at that exact spot last year. Sounds like a dangerous curve.

[@BeGoneForGood]

I am a fan but I didn't see that episode. I wish I had been able to keep up a little better so I could have captured the actually spill but that probably would have been two of us down. When we talked to all the guys that stopped for us, they said falls and crashes were fairly common out there which is terrifying. I am glad I was ignorant while I was riding.

[@mikepark5884]

@@BeGoneForGood Yeah. Dude went wide going in the opposite direction and hit the same tree. He required an ambulance though. Not too bad but concussed. Could have been way worse. Glad everything was good for you guys

[@BeGoneForGood]

Good lord that is awful. I hope he is okay and we ALL take it a little easier out there. It is amazing how fast things can go sideways on you...sometimes, literally.

[@RugerM77]

How do you like the Mosko Moto Reckless (80) panniers? Did you buy the Backcountry 40 duffle to use with it? I have a 2018 ATAS and can’t decide to go with the Reckless panniers or the 35l Backcountry panniers and racks. Great video!

[@BeGoneForGood]

I love all my different Mosko gear for sure. I didn't get the BC40 duffle but I have been considering it as a replacement for the center bag on the R80 because it would make housing the camera gear easier. I purchased the R80 instead of the rack system because I wasn't happy with racks on my first bike, the CB500X. Now they weren't Mosko stuff but I just didn't like the added size with the racks and wanted a sleeker, removable option since I don't need luggage most of the time when I am riding. We have a buddy that rides with us all the time who has the BC35 Panniers and they are really nice. I don't think you would be disappointed with them in any way. The one thing that might be a deciding factor though would be the R80 fitment on the AT because of the grab handles. It isn't terrible but it isn't perfect the way the BC35s might be. Sorry for not giving you a better bit of advice but honestly, it really depends on your preferences and what you value in your luggage. Good luck and thank you so much for the comment.

[@bjwilliams6115]

Thank you for sharing your content. I find the entertainment value higher than long way up as you are actually seeking for an adventure vs. trying to promote your ecological values. Very good job and I’m super excited for episode two

[@BeGoneForGood]

I really appreciate that and I hope the next episode where we take on big oil and endorse several green products doesn't throw you off. ;-) It is easier to do with our little channel than a big promotion like Long Way Up. I am going to take the trips either way but they need to get a huge amount of ducks in a row to achieve their goals. It has been fun but I cannot wait to show off the remaining two episodes in the coming weeks. Thank you again.

[@bjwilliams6115]

@@BeGoneForGood haha I’m rolling. Can’t wait to see that one. 😂 keep up the good work!

[@WindsurfFlorida]

Sorry but Man you like to Talk to the camera to much.

[@BeGoneForGood]

No need to apologize at all because you are right. It’s just that the camera is the only one that will listen to me.