PA Wilds BDR X - 3 days FULL MOVIE

This was filmed on the opening weekend of the PA Wilds BDR X announcement. This is a group ride organized by Arthur W the creator of the Cross PA Adventure Trail or CPAAT for short. This ride we started off in a counter clockwise direction. We went to Bald Eagle state forest first.
For day 1 we start off in New Columbia PA and ride to Benzenette Elk County.
For day 2 we started in Benzenette PA and ride to Jersey Shore, PA. It was a long day with a lot of twists and turns.
For day 3 we started in Jersey Shore PA and ride to to the end of the GPX to complete the ride. It was a long day with rain, mud, an expert section and a fall. No drone footage filmed during the ride due to the crappy weather but I still managed to squeeze some in there.
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[@peglegcraig1956]

Very nice video, I enjoyed seeing you guys riding.through my hometown when you stopped in Emporium.

[@PonderingBiker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trailrunnermike]

Most entertaining PAWilds video I have seen. I am doing this in three weeks on a rented T7.

[@PonderingBiker]

Thank you I appreciate the comment

[@kentuckyadv]

This video is excellently produced. I learned new things that I can apply to my own videos. Thank you for taking me on your journey, I enjoyed every moment of it.

[@PonderingBiker]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@practiceacademy2096]

This was very entertaining. A ton of content and I like the mix of different shots and angles with the different cameras. I plan on trying this route in the spring. I’m from North Jersey, always trying to find people to ride with as adventure riding has its risks and being younger not many friends of mine have bikes, nonetheless adventure bikes.

[@PonderingBiker]

Where in north jersey are you? I’m in Union county

[@garydoyle5755]

Until I saw you mention it I didn't realize how much I liked the mix of camera angles and drone shots too. I also liked Alex's sense of humor and attitude. I'm older and have tried riding with groups a couple of times but it's very unnatural for me. Thanks Alex!

[@frederickking1660]

I recognize alot of these areas. Grew up bumping around these roads near new columbia and points west.

[@PonderingBiker]

Amazing riding in PA. Hope you enjoyed the video

[@Dutch650]

I just happened to run into your channel while doing tons of research in adventure riding and PA area. This is very helpful and definitely going to look into this for next year. Currently waiting for my bike to be delivered for next season. I'm in PA, Aston/Brookhaven area so easy access into Jersey if you wanna show me some easy rides to get used to it? Not new to riding but new to the whole adventure thing and all. Great video! awesome gear! and honestly nothing wrong with the headband ;)

[@PonderingBiker]

There’s plenty of rides in PA, mostly where I ride because it’s close to Jersey. Look into the Cross PA Adventure Trail group on Facebook. Also the MABDR and NEBDR. NEBDR is more difficult. What bike you getting?

[@Dirtboundanddown]

Thanks for the vids. Watching your videos convinced me to do the pa wilds this spring.

[@PonderingBiker]

It’s a great ride you won’t regret it

[@StephenTatasciore]

Great video compilation. I'm planning on doing this ride in the spring, I'm just getting all the gear together. Did you have cellphone coverage most of the time? Also, how'd Gaia navigation work for you?

[@PonderingBiker]

Gaia is my go too. I have a cell phone dedicated to using it now. Cell phone signal is spotty I ride with a Garmin just in case.

[@peterwhitney7346]

Hello, Myself and friends are looking to ride this next year. Any recommendations for route or hotels? Thank you.

[@brianp7938]

awesome video - thanks Alex - will be taking this trip in June or July this year. Super excited.

[@PonderingBiker]

It’s a great ride I plan to ride it again with the CRF this year

[@adv4me]

Alex! New subscriber here. Great job with the video brother. Love your angles and gear. I’m heading out to do PA Wilds in five days with two other riders. I love capturing these trips and I’m still learning how to utilize all my camera gear to get footage people will actually enjoy. Question for you now. What mic are you using and what helmet do you have? That’s my biggest struggle.

[@PonderingBiker]

I was using the GoPro 8 with media mod. Basically attach a lavaliere microphone to that. I just got the new DJI action 4 and also use the same mic on that with an adapter. If you add me on instagram I could take a photo and send you what the set up looks like. Instagram aruiz42 What cameras are you using. I don’t use any microphones when taking straight at camera. Hate feeling like what I’m recording is work.

[@adv4me]

@@PonderingBiker I’m using the action 3 on my helmet and it’s wired to capture cardo coms as well. I’ve tried 5 mics so far including purple panda and an $80 rode lav mic and they all sound like shit. I use a hero 9 on the bars and my “camp cam” is the Osmo pocket. Also bringing my DJI mini pro.

[@PonderingBiker]

@@adv4me have you updated your camera? can you control the gain into negative now? if you cant try to update the osmo action 3. but from what I hear its always going to be a bit of static. my rule is as long as I have decent audio it doesn't have to be perfect.

[@adv4me]

@@PonderingBiker I have the gain all the way down. I think it’s a good enough excuse to purchase a Klim Krios Pro!)

[@dwightrhodes2051]

I've been to that look out at Colton point State Park. I hiked a section of the West rim trail. Now I'll have to adventure on my '22 KLR. What tires are you guys running?

[@PonderingBiker]

Personally I’m running Trailmax missions, great 5050 tires. I also ride hours to the start of rides and they last a long time

[@charmontravel]

Great video! Looks like a blast!

[@PonderingBiker]

Very much a blast , heading into the PA sections of the MABDR tomorrow and the rest of the week

[@artmccarthy]

Wow, nice you finally stopped procrastinating, can't wait to see it through!

[@PonderingBiker]

Yeah it’s tough sometimes!

[@bpwilliams1956]

Thanks for your videos and all the work to produce them! Rode logging roads around Emporium early 70's and this is inspiring me to get a pacemaker and do it again.

[@PonderingBiker]

Thank you I appreciate your comment! I want to inspire people to get out there and do it! Thank you!

[@oldmanhobbies9554]

Looking to do this loop soon. Some say do it in 4 days but you did it in 3. Do you think that was too much and did you have to "push it" to get it done in 3 days or is it fairly doable in 3 days?

[@PonderingBiker]

Sorry for late reply, depends how many miles you can do. Great weather more miles. Very doable!

[@tiger6102]

Awesome video! Where did you get the long gopro mount and the stick?

[@PonderingBiker]

Insta360 stick or Dji osmo action 3/4 stick. Got it mounts to the bike is called super clamps with the thread for the stick. Amazon

[@justinmeadows8446]

ALWAYS carry food/snacks with you. I learned that from riding with SXS groups you never know when you'll get back to camp.

[@PonderingBiker]

Agree, this was my first group ride so I learned quite a bit since then

[@garydoyle5755]

Nice video and narration by Alex! About your tip # 58, I think the opposite is also true. Even for riders planning travel only from hotel to hotel, you should always have the capability of impromptu emergency camping comfortably. Multiple times I have seen videos of tired groups traveling late into the night to get to a hotel and / or restaurant. It looks not just uncomfortable but even dangerous.

[@onerugrat]

are you riding the gs 850 or the gsa 850, always surprises me how capable these bikes are off road

[@PonderingBiker]

Regular GS model. I went GSA for my 1250 , not going to lie I feel the extra big tanks

[@steves6614]

Thanks again - great stuff

[@PonderingBiker]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamespolucha8790]

Is there a website for getting together to do rides like this? All my friends are too lazy and can’t get them to ride anymore

[@PonderingBiker]

If you’re in Pennsylvania going the cross pa adventure trail group on Facebook, all the bdrs also have Facebook groups too! People are always looking for partners to ride with… don’t be shy

[@jamespolucha8790]

@@PonderingBiker thanks, I’ve been wanting to do something like this but my friends have gotten lazy or don’t want to ride anymore, thanks for the info

[@getoutwithrockandsherri]

Beautiful!

[@PonderingBiker]

Thank you haven’t had a chance to get back out there this year yet can’t wait!

[@mechcavandy986]

All sparking new! I wonder how long it will stay that way. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mechcavandy986]

You can get a camel-like thing for your tank bag.

[@PonderingBiker]

Don’t stay new long, ended up ditching the tank bag.

[@macdaddy258]

Tip of the day in those expert sections….. your over gripping, and not staying loose on the grips. GS models are the most forgiving too. Terra lever fronts are plush when it comes to deflection..

[@PonderingBiker]

Thank you, the 850 no telelever. But the 1250 I got does. I need to remember ice cream cones. Thank you

[@Robinson0424]

Good video Alex!

[@PonderingBiker]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate it!

[@tdublove9558]

Nice ride I live on section 6 of the mid Atlantic bdr

[@PonderingBiker]

The MABDR is still one of my favorite rides!

[@tdublove9558]

@@PonderingBiker I'm usually free on the weekends if you come out this way 👍

[@PonderingBiker]

@@tdublove9558 add me on instagram, aruiz42

[@toccoariverhighflyer2041]

Love the movie you must be good if you can ride with your hands off the bars. I would never try that

[@PonderingBiker]

Cruise control haha. The bike wants to stay planted going forward.

[@bmazzuia]

Alex você é Brasileiro?

[@PonderingBiker]

Yup haha

[@PonderingBiker]

Sou Americano, minha mãe é baiana. mas também falo português.

[@bmazzuia]

@@PonderingBikerQue legal, eu sou BR mas moro aqui a bastante tempo. Se quiser um parceiro para fazer trilhas mais avançadas tenho bastante experiência em enduro no Brasil, mas não sei as rotas da BDR.

[@wheels828]

"You talk too much, you never shut up". Help your friends when they fall, and stop worrying about your video all the money you spent on filming yourself.

[@PonderingBiker]

Thanks for your comment. Don’t agree but you are entitled to your opinion.