North East Backcountry Discovery Route Documentary Film (NEBDR)

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About The Route and Film:
Riders will test their endurance and skills on this epic 1,400-mile backcountry tour of the Northeast Region up to the Canadian border. The tracks wind through 7 states and nearly a dozen state forests on dirt and gravel roads, challenging seasonal and Class IV roads, and twisty tarmac. Expect scenic views, endless forest roads under a canopy of trees, rocky expert-only sections and the highest elevations in the Northeast. Every state delivers a unique adventure riding experience unto itself.
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.
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[@Sixbears]

Last year I did most of the NH and Maine sections on a Honda PCX 150. Didn't do the Maine ADV sections and MT. Washington doesn't allow scooters. It was pretty slow going but loads of fun. No mechanical issues -probably from going so slow. I'm a fat old guy in my 60s.

[@DJ-su9pf]

Congratulations for getting out anyway. Speed doesn’t matter as long as you enjoy the adventure.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Glad to read your post. Thinking about doing this on a Van Van 200.

[@rickalexander3573]

I don't know what my favorite route will be,but this is my favorite video.

[@mikeconnor2102]

I'm in the North Eastern corner of Vermont I've been scouting the class 4 roads around here for a while. There's lots of good riding in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties too. I ordered the map and am going to try some day/overnight trips this year. Excellent video production! Thank you!

[@danmcgowan4761]

I’m in Stowe, I’m on the hunt for some class four roads, any ideas? I ordered the map as well.

[@kimmarcelo6131]

Super tenere 1200 here, Enduro background for years,, please hit me up if you guys do something

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Great team - but Jocelin made this extra special. She is amazing - entertaining engaging, Great rider and seems like a great person. Respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

[@MaxwellBenson80]

​@BowidogI spit my drink out when I read your comment.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

IMHO the BDRs are one of America's best gifts to the world.

[@MotoCampAdv]

Love this ! Maine is my old haunting grounds , the whole state is a BDR. Thank you for making this video .

[@fredtracy3931]

I think that the old Maine Central railroad bed between Baring to Ayers Junction, Machias, and Ellsworth would be a good adventure! I want to do it on my 2014 CB500X. from the neighbor nextdoor in New Brunswick, Canada. 🇨🇦

[@idahoadventuresuncut]

The quality of production the BDR puts out is unmatched. Thanks for sharing and inspiring the community of riders day in and day out!!

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

OMG Jocelin is a freaking riot !!!! I lived in Southern NH most of my life and she cracks me up !! What a rider too obviously !!! Really enjoyed this film !!! Keep up the great stuff !!! Bob from Cornville Arizona now !!!!

[@macmorgan6685]

Mike Lafferty, from Mauricetown NJ? Family’s been riding east coast/nj enduros for years. I was wondering who was cowboying that KTM off all the rocks! Ktm sponsored a demo day a couple of years ago in Downingtown pa and he was the leader of the pack! Now I recognize him. I was a Delaware Enduro rider and had many a good time in the pine barrons.

[@tysonrobinson9575]

Maybe BDR could create an app so riders could plan routes/link together, in real time pinpoint spots on the route that maybe closed/blocked etc etc. could be very neat and helpful and get people out there that may be hesitant to otherwise. I would definitely use it. Maybe there’s already such a thing?

[@johnsullivan7262]

A great route. We did a seven day, 3300 km. loop from Picton, On. in June. Big fun, great trails and friendly folks.

[@captainamerica9353]

Nice Beta's at 8:50 ! Good to see the brand getting more popular.

[@TheRaceEdition]

Amazing to see how the BDR organization has grown over the years. It is incredible how you have created this brand with your passion, dedication and hard work and how far it has come! Congratulations on having established another successful route.. and on continuing to build on this legacy which will impact so many riders and the communities you have brought them to. Kudos to the team and to the legendary Mr. Noren for producing these incredible video stories for us to follow and have a small taste of what we can experience by following your routes. Thank you!! Ride on!!

[@chrisvonkleist3984]

Thanks for all your hard work in putting these together. I've ridden the Idaho, NM and Mid Atlantic routes. Looking forward to the NE in a few weeks. Having spent hours creating routes and tracks to ride in Ca, Oregon, Nevada and Washington, I appreciate the time and effort it takes to do this. It sure makes it easy for us to simply download the tracks/routes you created then ride them. Also, a big thumbs up to Butler maps-what a great resource they provide. On another note, seeing Mike Lafferty ride brought back memories of the Quicksilver National Enduro when he was on the row in front of me and we had about two minutes to catch our breath at the first reset!

[@michaelcox5739]

Awesome video beautiful scenery love everyone's sense of humor and comaraderie truly a fantastic video ❤

[@elzamboangueno9287]

I wish I could ride one of these American backcountry roads soon 🙌🏽 so blessed with beautiful landscapes and proper roads.

[@GratefulOverlander]

Beyond the bikes, the views, and the people...comes the true generosity and kindness that all these folks give to make this happen. Personally I can't wait to complete all the BDRs, and I thank y'all so much for all your hard work. It's so amazing for all these small towns and the true Mom &Pop establishments, the routes will bring consistent visitors and money to these places that deserve it. As a father of 2 daughters I absolutely love that there are multiple females on this trip, it's encouraging for so many young women to see this.

[@norsefalconer]

When did Steve Carell join the BDR crew? Lol. Excellent film. Thanks for making these free access.

[@advryan1]

I dig the hard stuff. Don't ever take out the gnarly sections. Some of us live for those. The big boys can reroute if need be. That's where the excitement is! Good stuff. Love the rides and well produced.

[@SigGuy320]

I love seeing the BDR running right through my backyard. I've lived in upstate NY, near the MA line, my entire life, and it's awesome to see so many familiar places that I've enjoyed for years also being enjoyed by BDR riders. Thank you for coming to the Northeast!

[@jeymisantana621]

This is my favorite BDR that I have watched 👍🙏

[@marcelhollis3137]

Coming from outside of the US , but having lived there for three years, this ride could take me weeks... so much history and so many places to stop at... and then the riding.

[@wine_country_moto]

Watched them all since these got uploaded to KZbin. Might be my favorite one so far. Absolutely beautiful route. Thank you guys.

[@onesabez]

Same New England route has me ready to trade my dirtbike for a adv or dual

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

That was crazy! One of the best yet. The riders, the trails, and the production awesome combination.

[@rickedwards6953]

We stayed at the same motel in Gorham 10 years ago . 6 of us from Atlanta area are riding the NEBDR in September so this is a great video to watch, Thanks!

[@cpthoward]

I don't know who puts these together, but I love 'em!

[@outlaw565]

Looks like a great ride and a lot of fun.

[@sokugi8872]

Lol! I'm know that exoert section in Maine, it's the toughest trail I've ever ridden. Rains and flooding scoured it hard this year so it's extra special for the 2024 riding season. You'll notice theres a lack of soil on that hill climb!

[@peterb3473]

G’day from Western Australia, seriously great watching in all the states you’ve been thru. Here it’s dry and dusty road complete opposite of what you’ve got.

[@robertlee8042]

I live in Florida now. I used to live in the Northeast. It’s been over 25 years since I lived in a house with a steep roof and old radiators and fire places for heat and those seasonal iconic days in which you see the Earth transform.

[@nhu4202]

As an #Everide Rally participant, I can’t express enough gratitude to Tyler, his family and my co-rally riders. The experience was legit, inspiring and instructive. The moto mansion was awesome and I really appreciated the shared meals, shared stories and fellowship. I WILL BE BACK! My only hope is that the same crew can attend

[@nctexan1970]

Awesome. Time to put some knobbies on my K1600GTL lol

[@tdublove9558]

Watching Sterling's documentaries has inspired me to ride 😎 I'm considering myself novice because I set at idle for so long I'll twist the throttle with no fear on my little Tw200 it's so capable probably logged in 3600 miles of off road and gravel in 2 years and 15k on a Yamaha cruiser ✌️great video y'all ❤️

[@savage22bolt32]

Keep at it bro! You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.

[@caitismith909]

@@savage22bolt32 ^^ This ^^

[@exparrot9074]

We rode Sections 3 and 4 at the end of May. October Mountain was phenomenal, hands down the most rewarding experience I've had on a bike. Took the easier alternates for the first couple Class IVs in VT, then tried my hand at Tabor Road, and it kicked my ass on the 1290. I am amazed by what Jocelin can do on the 1200GS. Looking forward to getting into NH and Maine in the near future. Thanks for putting together some great routes! Only constructive feedback I have is it would be great for the GPS tracks to have like a ski-mountain difficulty label for the different stages, though it's always condition dependent.

[@savage22bolt32]

Is a GPS mandatory? (I'm not a computer guy) What are gps tracks?

[@bravofighter]

Yeah, I would also like to see which sections are good for 4WD rigs.

[@bravofighter]

@@savage22bolt32 GPS tracks are a series of navigation waypoints that your navigation system (even smartphone mapping apps) use to guide you along a pre-set route. If you use Apple or Google Maps you can add points and create a route anywhere on the planet, and then share it with others so they can enjoy it as well. Basically, it’s just a high-tech version of using a grease pencil on a Jimapco atlas and mailing Xerox copies of it to your buddies.

[@caitismith909]

Buy the Butler Maps for the BDRs you're going to do. They show the tracks and highlight the Class 4 in Vermont so you'll know where to turn to avoid them (if you want). They were also very helpful in seeing the 'big' picture to see your progress and find upcoming towns for supplies. These maps a re great compliment to the maps and tracks you'll be using on your phone or tablet for navigation.

[@BuyAndSellWithBen]

I can't wait to ride this in May 2023. It'll be an epic trip on the T7

[@scottdemoor49]

Flagstaff lake area is so much to explore and camp. Incredible

[@SuperSnallygaster]

Great film, guys. Can't wait to do this one day!

[@TopherDesPres]

You guys are REALLY on to something. I just gor my first adventure bike and it seems like lots of others are doing the same. Thanks to you and the trails you are blazing we all have a much better idea what we're doing and how. Mark my words in a few years you'll have 20X the views. THANK YOU

[@ADVF800GS]

You all are absolutely incredible and amazing in so many ways, I love watching these videos and seeing the way you all treat each other and help each other, the ladies are so awesome and badass, I can’t wait to start doing all the BDR’s and getting my decals, thank you all for discovering and mapping the BDR for us all.

[@glenncharles6622]

Living up in Maine, I can’t wait to ride sections of this in the Fall, North to South. Great job to the entire BDR crew.

[@FLYANDRIDE15]

Awesome video! Can’t wait to do this route in the coming months! 💯👍

[@rockcrawling43]

I have never been to that part of our country. This makes me want to go so bad. Especially doing an adventure bike trip like this. Dream vacation some day.

[@iluvutubetube]

Awesome video, gave me an overview of what to expect when I am ready to do it. I am in NH and can't wait to do this.

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Awesome Run folks! Thanks for sharing great stuff 👍 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸👍 The Vermonter

[@r-max4156]

watched full episode.

[@Kevwa51]

I can’t believe I had no idea these route existed through my back yard in NY. Especially now that I own an ADV bike, can’t wait to string all my favorite roads together with dirt sections now. Also cool to see so many places I’ve spent time at advertised on a well produced video.

[@tacticalbacon5551]

Wow great video. I went from dirt bikes to duel sports and street bikes now that I’m turning 60 I’m getting into the adventure bike thing just purchased a super Tenere. So I’m looking forward to another set of adventures. Thank you so much for an outstanding video.

[@gchristopherdubois3303]

Such great work BDR makers!!! Plus great riding in NE my home trails & roads..

[@yornoc318]

What an inspiration from a great and fun group of riders and support crew!

[@toddbenfield6546]

I finally found a reason to retire👍ride all of the BDR’s! Great inspirational video✌️

[@dansklenicka8403]

What a great video and a fantastic ride.. funnest sections are Bear spray & to much boxed wine..

[@yvandespommes143]

jocelin is a pearl. genuinely funny must have been a nice ride overall with you folks!

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for a super-inspiring video. I love Stirling's production values. I’m doing the MABDR in sections, so it’s great to have a level-up to look forward to. Thanks again.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thank for another great video. All great motorcycle riders but boy o boy how does Jocelyn ride her bike so well.

[@MikhailProskalov]

Filmed perfectly

[@kiwideann5632]

Such a great documentary. I’m a new bmw gs owner and thaws are the rides I’d love to do. I did get a little emotional watching it, as I Thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019 with my doggo. Mt Graylock, The Whites, Mt Washington, all spots we hiked on our journey. I’m originally from New Zealand. New England reminds me of home.

[@RhodesTTU]

I’m planning to take my little xt250 on the pa-wilds BDRx in a few weeks. I’m excited!

[@kusumawardhana4253]

Such a high quality filming.. Awesome..!

[@tomdaley9154]

I'm a southern Mainer and I'm definitely going to be hitting the Northeast PDR next year.

[@playsforfun6784]

Adding this to the list of things to do . Thanks for putting this together. You go right by where I grew up in VT. I may change my route around that area for more class 4 rd time

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great adventure.😍

[@tunyyt]

Great, well made video! Great crew for that adventure. Appreciate the work the BDR organization is doing.

[@jryan51]

I usually tap out at 3 minutes...awesome job

[@garyo4456]

I really enjoyed this BDR episode!! Your camping, local sightseeing really highlighted elements I enjoy on my trips. The scenery and riding were spectacular…thank you! On another point, I watched the Washington BDR and was totally turned off by its “commercialism”. Thank you for doing your episode right!!

[@darkiee69]

The Washington video was made 10 years ago.

[@pichkeang]

i like your video . beautiful road

[@mitchwinder1204]

That moose reenactment was quite realistic. 🤣

[@MotoCocoTV]

Tim so glad to see you out and riding and moto vlogging again! SAFE TRAVELS! I love the heat, but you are better off riding out of AZ for this summer ! Im at 3000 ft. In the Sierra Nevadas in Nor Cal, and we've had now massive heat after one of the worst winters on record😂❤..enjoy and cant wait for the next one

[@reinmansmith]

Absolutely superb film on every level…. Now where’s my passport, NE BDR route here I come 😊

[@mikesweeden]

I’m enjoying these adventures, good job!

[@matticusmac6452]

Thank you for posting, great footage and riding!!

[@Charlie525B]

Love the BDR videos and can’t wait to try one for myself. Hope BDR looks at a Lake Superior BDR circle tour sometime (not sure if you would do a US/Canada hybrid).

[@TheOutsideDev]

Well it looks like I'm riding the NEBDR route in the near future! 😁

[@ShanCir0]

9:10 ''An ainm an Áthar, agus on Mhic, agus an Spioraid Naoimh, Ámen.'' ahaha that Irish blessing caught me off guard and sent me straught to the comments, It's nice to hear Gaelic being spoke as it's sadly a dying language. Made me happy.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

fantastic experience

[@UnicornMoto]

Nice work! I really enjoyed this video and can't wait to try my first BDR ride.

[@JacobAnawalt]

Love the videos, thanks for sharing! I have to tease though. Every BDR: It was the best one I've ever ridden & it was challenging, this shouldn't be your first BDR.

[@4ever2up]

Kudos guys..........so many amazing things you have accomplished

[@nicko12100]

Great watch!!!

[@manicrymes]

Awesome!

[@bravofighter]

I live right in Greene County, where stage 1 begins, and I had no idea the BDR was there…I had never even heard of a BDR until a I watched a car review by a man in Washington State, and he mentioned that he was testing the tires on a section of the PNW BDR, and the terrain was just gorgeous and varied. He said that there were now BDRs in just about every state, and so I looked it up and here it was! 🤩 My wife and I are SUV overlanders, so I may have to go motorcycle shopping😂

[@oPAULo711]

Magnificent!!

[@ogasi1798]

the clsss4 roads are similar to what we have here in UK - full of character and contour - super job, would i love to ride this route as a holiday :-)

[@robertlee8042]

Surprised at all the hard panniers given the seeming amount of off road.

[@billybert3506]

Great production, Fantastic looking route, but man, cats outta the bag. Now everyone's gonna want to take Jocelin out for Lobbsta and a couple Moxies. ;-) My respect for each of you.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Epic video. One day I'll take the time off to ride a full BDR. So far all I've gotten in are day trips.

[@trevor1986]

Great production makes me want to get an adventure bike. Longest covered bridge is in Northern CA, Bridgeport.

[@DirtChimps]

Another great video!

[@deepwood4]

That's my home trail in PA. Skipped a lot of good riding in NEPA.

[@johnnyphoenix1223]

Emory cloth and jb weld and brake cleaner I have repaired a lot of engine and radiator damage if you use the putty cut off kneed together rough up so it will stick I have even repaired pressurized copper water lines it’s a wonderful thing to add like a filter straw

[@MrSurvivalexpert]

Nebraska bdr sounds hilarious lol, a bunch of crazy country and trails in Nebraska

[@doublex632]

Awesome video, thanks. Ya some of those class 4 roads look a little too radical for me, not looking for a survival mission, LOL. I live in NH and very excited about this BDR.

[@morganeast3403]

Thank GOD YOU didn't get hurt have too much fun 👌.

[@idahoadventuresuncut]

YESSSSSSSSSSS

[@CLCKC69]

Amazing, thank you for the route. To bad my street tourer can not handle it. Every motorcycle was 20 thousand dollars and over. Rich people! What about the common folks, the beginners and returnin riders ?? Where are our routes?

[@thelightside9688]

Hello from Ireland! Excellent production Sterling! Amazing camera work. Loved the documentary and the work the BDR Org are doing. Congrats to all involved. Now I need to figure out how I can get to do one of these BDRs and stay married 😀

[@El_Rudo]

Why do 5'1" tall people insist on riding a 1200cc adventure bike? 🤔

[@rickgermain7802]

Because she can.

[@El_Rudo]

@@rickgermain7802 didn't look like it to me 👀

[@norriemasson4080]

Love these BDR documentary videos, RESPECT to all the riders who take part, however I have to single out Joycelyn Snow for her can do attitude and riding ability on that 1200 GS (Best Bike in the World 😉) and of course Sterling and the other professionals that make these videos.

[@SKgeostrat]

Geat video of country that I love. I'm interested in hearing whether the guys riding Afrika Twins rode DCT versions or manual ones. I think I'd choose DCT. I also see that soft luggage is better. It does not get banged up as much and sort of adapts better to the knocks of the road.

[@ajthedirtpoet9433]

"You've got a little 750 toy... a little 750 cute thing, that's not gonna hit trees." LOL

[@williamarnold1963]

I just did this route in the beginning of the month the end was a little different the track led me back in to new Hampshire to a muddy trail to a pond

[@caitismith909]

They ditched the northern part of the original Maine track not long after the NEBDR was created. (I'm not sire why). The new route still goes through the Rangeley, ME area and then goes towards the gravel roads near Aziscohos lake and then back to New Hampshire. Still a great ride, just a bit shorter.

[@qwerfdsdsdfghd]

awsome :D

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

👍👍👍242 - nice video