BraiDOOMa - Braidwood to Cooma 2 Day Adventure ride down the NSW Great Dividing Range

We got more adventure than we bargained for when a few mates and I attempted this 2-day ride along the mountains.

[@seisamigos397]

That gentleman can really ride the GS! You're right, it was a pleasure to watch him throw the big bike around under complete control!!

[@DanielSmith-vp5vn]

Didn’t see it at the top though.

[@jaisabai4155]

Well done Brent and mates. I do believe I have found my new favourite Aussie bike vlogger.

[@ozadv]

As always Brent, appreciate the story as much as the production and ride itself ;)

[@adventurousmedic]

What an absolute inspiration! Strap down, saddle up and take on an adventure! It's adventures like this that if you can't get out on (screw shift work, screw covid.), you can remember why you do it by watching one of these... Your production journey has come such a long way, thank you for doing what you do! These smaller rides are every bit as good as your campaign rides. I had to laugh as being a 1250GSA rider, it's quite often commented on that the bike has an amazing ability to make me giggle just as described! Traction off with plenty of power on tap... Yeah I'm giggling! Haha.

[@PhilipBeresford]

Wow what an awesome adventure. Definitely more of a dual sport ride than an ADV one, but that didn't stop old mate on the GSA and Kato. Well done to all, but they deserve an extra pat on the back.

[@mikebeaton4934]

Another excellent vid Brent. Nice to also see the drone footage of the work around because of the tree, as well as Big Badj mountain

[@ladytradiej8027]

That was great! thanks! I have a friend who moved from Manly to live in Nimmitabel about 30 years ago. It's a beautiful little town.

[@chinagregsmotorcycleadvent7555]

Another great video! The guy, I think it was HC, on that big GSA was incredible. The only thing I missed was some proper Skydio footage but it was great anyway. Thanks!

[@RichardGarp]

Brilliant adventure movie! Nice to see that I'm not the only one who runs into gates all the time 😁

[@fletcher_h]

By far my favourite ADV youtuber!

[@WeckforsDiscovery]

Thanks for another inspiring adventure riding video!

[@UncleLongbeard]

awesome places, and awesome filming

[@tjracingteam]

Another brilliant video. Thankyou

[@sanjayawsum]

You had quite an awesome adventure.. thanks for the breathtaking views.. 👍👍

[@kenroscoe8121]

Unreal ride and video Brent, yet again well done I love your content

[@marktaylor4929]

Just awesome as usual mate. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

[@markmckell8817]

Excellent work Brent. That was really enjoyable. Looks like a great ride, and a great pub stay experience!

[@DJspidermonkey1]

Amazing footage as always Brent and spectacular scenery.

[@thecorporategypsy]

Wow what an adventure. Great film!

[@greglipschitz]

Beautiful footage and story Brent. Awesome!

[@dusty_rhodes]

Well done lads 👏🏾 I enjoyed watching your adventure

[@bradhaynes6066]

Another great video Brent! The pub experience looked enjoyable .

[@PeteTruman]

Great video, love your work

[@archjapanmotovlogs]

master piece again Brent !!

[@richardkessen7009]

Great video, as always Brent.

[@Ride2Xplore]

Another great Adventure!Great Video!The Guy on the GS is a legend!Very well done!

[@Subaruleone69]

You are the best.! I love the big block gs..! Everything went perfectly well.! Ride hard and ride safe.!

[@darylwembridge3115]

Love your vids !

[@TrippyandDa]

Another great video, I always look forward to seeing a new notification from yourself.

[@timmcpherson9384]

Mate classic ride I can't believe what you guys got through. I would have loved to have heard old mate doing Banjo Paterson. I love watching offroad ride videos where they show the local interaction, dinners and pubs. Keep it up!

[@brentbat]

Well if you get to Nimatabel, go to the Federal Hotel and just ask... The guy behind the bar loves it.

[@jeckyll71]

Great video and well told!

[@1paulcave]

Beautifully shot as always Brent. Like the rear facing camera angle.

[@gnarlybadger690]

A joy to watch Brent

[@AndrewBell-gu6mp]

Awesome again, thank you

[@mohammadhadimirzaei5156]

Really I enjoy this video

[@ZitroMotovlog]

Very challenging ride 🔥

[@MotoPassport]

BraiDooma!!! Great name that was a laugh and a half! You may have started something there

[@Nerb1]

Fun little secret outtake at the end! Looked like a great ride. Destroyed tracks make for memorable adventure rides!

[@brentbat]

Ha! Yes, that what you get when your rushing the export... I've trimmed it on KZbin so hopefully that will fix that little hiccup. Yes, it's the rides with dramas that tend to be the memorable ones. I"m enjoying your Great Northern series. I'm heading off to ride a BDR next week which will be fun.

[@gbmartinz]

Lovely! Sitting here with a big grin on my face. Fantastic pictures and scenery and nice production! Greetings from Norway! 👍😄

[@tomdennis1474]

If you're ever in Oz, look me up, live in an awesome area for riding. Have you seen Adam Reiman's video riding his old warhorse around Norway? Stunning, stunning stuff. Inspires me to want to do that ride - in summer time probably😜

[@gbmartinz]

@@tomdennis1474 Thank you very much! A lovely production - me like! Thanks again! 👍😄

[@keithpearson6866]

Another Oscar winner potential

[@malybullg]

Badja Fire Trail is one of my favorite tracks 🙂

[@brentbat]

I can understand why... it is a hoot to ride, and the summit of Big Badja is just so cool.

[@zayeedomar]

Wish i was there at every adventure ride of yours.

[@mosa4688]

Thanks - I was wondering about that track through to the kings Hwy - now I know there is a gate. Badja Forest is my back yard - great riding. The Big Badja Trig track has only been all the way to the top since the fires. You used to have to walk from the fire trail up.

[@brentbat]

You have a very cool back yard. That is beautiful country and great riding 👍

[@jackchristodoulou197]

Great work as usual a little bit hardcore riding for me but enjoyable to watch

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Gottamn locked gates!

[@48hourstolive]

That’s going on the things to do list

[@danielrebel8027]

I seen you guys rock into Nimmitabel pub ( my local) as I was leaving . If I knew it was you , I would have bought u a beer! Baja is awesome !

[@brentbat]

Hey Daniel Sorry we missed each other at the pub. I always enjoy chatting with locals. Next time 👍

[@PMcKay00]

I've ridden all through that area on a mountain bike a number of times. We don't go up the hills as fast, but the fallen trees don't cause as much hassle..😉 Mulloon Firetrail is a great road. You were on it until you turned off onto Bombay Firetrail I'm fairly sure. Maybe next time.

[@robpinter5431]

18.08...same spot, same thing happened to me a few weeks back, took me 3 hours to get the bike out and tore a rotator cuff...

[@brentbat]

Ouch! Sorry to hear you damaged your shoulder. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@whattheysayaboutme425]

Whoa !

[@pugsleyoid1]

nice one!

[@charabanc1418]

Another great story and video Brent. Appreciate the effort you put into the vids. Question; the fire damage on the trees was from when? And was there a noticeable absence of wildlife? [asking from the UK].

[@brentbat]

Hey Andy This fire damage would have been from the huge fires we had around Dec 2019 / Jan 2020. There still seems to be plenty of wildlife around..., so I guess they have all found their way back over the years since. They are also pretty prolific breeders.

[@craighorne4532]

Hi Brent, great vid as always mate. I ride down that way but didn't recognise some of the tracks, would it be possible to get the gpx for the ride uou did. All good if not, keep up the great vids👍

[@miselstrbac9122]

Thanks for sharing your story & videography - stunning! I need to ask - what tyres did the GSA have or what did you ride on when you owned a GS? I'm progressing to more dirt orientated tyres...TIA.

[@martinharris8645]

Hi Brent there might be an issue at 18.10 or thereabouts. My screen went black. There’s a bit of dialogue later on.

[@brentbat]

Hey Martin, thx for that, I did a second export and must have left a bit of dialog on the timeline.... I've trimmed this now so that it finishes at the fade-to-black. (might take an hour or two for KZbin to update).

[@ronaldsands9948]

I wanna buy a KLR650 and hang out with you guys!

[@aldogiucci7601]

Hi There is some real good country to ride in including fire trails. I live in the Monaro and seem a lot of this area. Next time you should try get access to Chinamen trail via kyeban area. Have you explored the tinderry, jerangle Rd this will take to Cooma or Braidwood and Araluen? These are dirt Rd maintained by the couni but could be a challenge due to the recent rain making it more fun. Aldo

[@brentbat]

Hey Aldo, do you have any gpx files you can share, I might plan some more trips down that way, I have hardly done any riding at all down South of Sydney.

[@aldogiucci7601]

@@brentbat done a lot of fire fighting down south You should try the western kyeban fire trial. You will need to seek permission to gain access gates could be locked very remote area. The other road are council maintain and should not an issue. Be very careful when riding through fire effected area and wind may cause the trees to drop without notice.

[@brentbat]

@@aldogiucci7601 Thanks Aldo. Who do I get permission to ride the Western Kyeban firetrail from?

[@aldogiucci7601]

@@brentbat your best bet is to talk with the local at the pub to get directions. We normally turn up with a large red fire truck

[@PissTakeProduction]

Locked gate out the middle of nowhere is criminal.

[@brentbat]

Yeah, I don't know what the logic is for locking some tracks and not others. It's also a pain in the ass when it is at the top of a very steep gnarly hill that you have spent hours trying to get up... Why don't they at least lock it at the bottom? Perhaps it is their sick sense of humour.

[@PissTakeProduction]

@@brentbat Sometimes you'll find an Angle Grinder next to the gate aswell. ;-)

[@PSBEadventures]

Man, what a ride in a fantastic part of the world!! I need to do some practice on narrating over my stuff. It really makes a nice fit and finish to the videos. That fellow rides that GSA like a 250 dirt bike!! Thanks for bringing us along man. Really enjoyed it.

[@brentbat]

Wait until you see my latest video that I'm editing, you'll see HD on his big GSA "hunting down" a pretty good rider on a WR250.... Yeah, he can ride that bike like a demon.

[@BH530711]

Would there have been any value in carrying a chainsaw? And if so, would you have been allowed to use it in the areas where you rode?

[@brentbat]

Yes, I'm sure we could have used the chainsaw to clear the track. When I was in Idaho I came across an Enduro rider who was riding with a chainsaw strapped to his bike. He was part of an team organising an Enduro event in the mountains and was clearing the trail. Other than that I don't know anybody who rides with a chainsaw though :-)

[@rodertera]

For smaller stuff a Nordic pocket saw or similar is a cheap and small/light investment - best suited for collecting firewood but in a pinch you could cut bigger stuff.

[@tradingpost6412]

HOW DID THE KLX300 DO ON YOUR RIDE, THANKS

[@brentbat]

It did OK on the the technical stuff, but it was underpowered on the more open terrain and couldn't keep up. After that ride, Coco got his new bike CRF450.

[@wheresjesse1796]

Hey Brent, Great vid. Any chance you could point me to a gpx?

[@brentbat]

Yeah, drop me an email at [e-mail] and I'll send it.

[@Captndarty]

Man you guys went down more than a hobo on a ham sandwich. Was a good watch tho.

[@brentbat]

Yup... we can drop bikes better than anybody :-)

[@drleon-vc7df]

Stihl 170

[@adrianmiddleton318]

Any chance you could share gpx?

[@brentbat]

Hey Adrian, happy to. Drop me an email at [e-mail] as I need to explain something about the gpx files.

[@DanielSmith-vp5vn]

Great stuff. Inspiring. But work on your “ums”

[@freedomforever6718]

Thank you for respecting the meaning of a locked gate.

[@darylburnet8328]

Get a horse

[@brentbat]

No way!!! No throttle and brake on a horse!

[@mohammadhadimirzaei5156]

Really I enjoy this video