Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route Documentary Film (COBDR)

[@saddlsor]

I obsessively consume every video I can find about BDRs, particularly CO. There's no doubt this is the very best of all, and I thank you for all of your efforts from start to finish. Just add me to the list of adventure riders who keep telling ourselves, "yeah, I HAVE to ride the COBDR." Stay well. -- Mark in Alabama

[@kylerjohnson988]

Hey Mark! I live on the south suburb of ATL and only about an hour from the Alabama border. Any routes you like to ride in middle to north Alabama?

[@mary2240]

When I was younger I loved taking my dirt bikes to Colorado to ride dirt trails and roads. I’ve gotten older and no longer have any of my dirt bikes. Still, I would love to have something similar to an old Honda XL100 so I could ride around these dirt roads. I’m 72 but far from giving up. I miss riding!

[@Itsatubedude]

Pitterpatter let's get at 'er!

[@MikeTee869]

The KLR 650 finished strong! 🍻

[@gsdfan8455]

I love videos like this. I don’t ride a motorcycle, but when I retire in a few years I hope to pack up my pickup and see the country. Stuff like this gives me good ideas where to get off road and explore.

[@TheGlehr]

colorado iis amazing

[@p9raceway759]

Toy hauler/camper would allow you to camp with ATV or side by side parked in back

[@479_adv]

Great video, thanks for making these public!

[@albertosbrolla8424]

I love watching these videos, thank you for creating them!👍🏻

[@onerider808]

I’m so thankful to live and ride in Colorado.

[@hornet224]

The cinematic western music is perfectly suited for this MC adventure film setting.

[@kylerjohnson988]

I absolutely love these videos. I work from home as a software developer and I love having these on repeat on the TV in my office. I just look over to the TV and imagine myself on one of these trips. It adds some much needed outdoor zen to my day. I grew up on dirt bikes in rural south Georgia and so much of the challenges from the terrain on these BDR trips are familiar to me. My first street legal bike was a KLR 650 because most of the roads where I grew up were dirt. I've been riding cruisers on the tarmac for the last 13 years, but these videos have made me realize how much I miss riding off-road. I'm selling the ol' bagger and picking up my Honda Africa Twin this weekend. Hope to see you all out there!

[@jeffreybrooks493]

Thank you @RideBDR for uploading these videos to YT of each BDR so everyone can watch them free of charge.

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Really enjoyed this video !!! 2 years ago I traveled from Colorado to the Sedona area of Arizona. I spent about 8 days exploring around Imogene Pass, Telluride and even Pikes Peak on my XR400R. I had a blast !!! A few sketchy areas that I couldn’t imagine doing on a larger dual sport bike !!! Great stuff - Thanks !!!! Bob from Cornville Arizona

[@rickcampbell9265]

Fantastic video work. Ironically realistic for me as I broke an ankle on the first day and got altitude sickness the next. Was back 2 yrs. later, no issues other than Jeep/ATV traffic and dust in the San Juans. Another note, conditions change from year to year, check online for the latest info.

[@toshkojelezarov9088]

We just came back today from CO following your GPX files from Corkscrew Pass to Gypsum..Thank you so much for those including some "get-around" sections!!

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

Klr for the win!!

[@davidmalone9022]

Love this video. I've done the Colorado BDR twice. First was with a group that had one inexperienced rider causing us to take a lot of workarounds. It was still very enjoyable, if not all that challenging. Great experience. The second time, we still took just one or two workarounds, but all in all did the complete route. That experience was phenomenal. One of my favorite memories (at least for the views) was Corkscrew. It's hard to describe the challenge accompanied by the unbelievable colors that surround you. And hitting the Alpine Loop soon thereafter was like dessert. I've done Idaho and Utah as well. Idaho comes close, but still doesn't quite top Colorado.

[@TheBggillies]

What kind of vehicle were you riding? Are there any sections that would require a larger CC bike than a 350?

[@davidmalone9022]

@@TheBggillies I was on a 1200 GS Adventure. Smaller bikes would actually make it much easier, I would think.

[@Charlie525B]

Your video's got my 13 year old and I to take up trail riding dirt bikes (lots of sand practice). Hope to have my skill sets in place in a few years to start doing your BDR adventures with my son (the boy is almost ready now).

[@MonicaGionet]

Would love it if you could add a segment to discuss the gear each rider uses in these BDR premiers!

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Amigos. Excelente. Amazing footage. Looks amazing. I hope to do this next year. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

[@vasiliszamanis4931]

Greetings from Greece. What a wonderful video, excellent group of people you got there, oh and the countryside... just amazing. In my mind... I was there with you!!! Well done and I can't wait to watch more of your trips.

[@DanielDunn]

Outstanding job crew. I know how difficult it is to put together a team, and then make a documentary of this length. Great job, really enjoyed it.

[@jamesoliver565]

Absolutely love this series

[@1Partec]

Love it! Being from Idaho one way to quickly help relieve altitude sickness is to jump into a cold mountain pond or creek and going fully submerged. Thought it was a myth or a placebo but it works for me. Keep it coming and ride safe!

[@MeerkatADV]

The only way to relieve altitude sickness is to descend. Jumping in cold water and shocking the system may make you feel better temporarily but does nothing to solve the problem.

[@LantanaWilliams]

Altitude Sickness tip- Tums, and lots of them. We have a home in SW CO, I have not experienced altitude sickness but have had over a dozen friends and family have a positive experience with Tums added in with fluids and asprin. Good luck, YMMV!

[@ddprepper5227]

Awesome ride 👏😄👏😄

[@kevinh8338]

Great work Noren and BDR team - filmed in 2012? Now it makes sense the selection of bikes (Long live the 990!). Crash! - this is why soft bags are preferred, looks like the left pannier pushed Jason down.

[@ron5184]

That was great! Definitely honing the skills before heading to that one.

[@glenncharles6622]

Awesome video. Can’t wait to ride this route!!

[@J_Calvin_Hobbes]

Loving the high quality production, except the music. The bikes make their own music, and nature when the bikes are shut off.

[@OctagonGladiator33]

Or at least not the music of a Wild West documentary from 1994. Lol!

[@IRLtrolls]

That’s because this was filmed in 2013. I don’t know why it just now got uploaded

[@jefefumador]

I thought the music was fitting. It was kind of like a western film.

[@butcherknife59knife46]

Great ride GUYS One for the Bucket list only after Washington and Idaho. Thanks for the ride from my desk top/ Around Bend Oregon out on 2 wheels

[@DaveCraige]

Great video! Thanks for making it and sharing it!

[@motormigo3204]

Great overview of the COBDR, new Colorado resident here and am evaluating this route with my Pa. So many noteworthy moments that I hope to experience. Badass

[@RolfGelert]

One of my favorite bdrs. The high mountain passes and scenic views make this a life changing ride. a great loop with the utah bdr running clockwise from mid colorado, we started in buena vista, although that does leave the biggest bit of sand last outside of town. Take your time, enjoy the ghost towns and old mines. Bring lunch with you just in case you find a spot to stop and soak in the views.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Brilliant video. Really great to see a good range of genuinely accessible machinery (i.e. not $20,000-$30,000 loaded with electronic wizardry) and various levels of riding experience.

[@johnschnettler8747]

Thanks for posting!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

These videos are brilliant and well done to Tony

[@mary2240]

So much fun to watch this video and see some of the places I’ve ridden in the past. Rain and snow are always possibilities but it’s so cool to ride in snow in July and August when you know it’s 100 back home. The road from Taylor Park to Tin Cup used to be slippery as snot in the rain. Thanks so much. Fond memories of Colorado riding.

[@robneithart1175]

I’m enjoying these BDR documentaries. Very nice to see and learn about the characteristics of each ride. Gotta wonder, however, it there would be so many injuries with smaller bikes? On most of the films,, it seems like every time a bike goes down a bone breaks.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

I think smaller is more appropriate for the trail, but many riders seem to want a highway machine, plus lots of equipment. Smaller bikes are more viable with a tow/support vehicle with a rented or stow-able trailer for getting to/from the trail, presuming somebody wants to drive. The support vehicle could optionally take a parallel route on paved roads, so an RV or camper van could work as a mobile support base at waypoints.

[@robpinter5431]

What a great idea having the BDR's done on maps and GPX. Sad I am in Australia so far away.

[@Porsche996driver]

Get over here mate! 👌🏼

[@googoo-gjoob]

so funny to see these guys standing on good trails.....

[@AppliedArtsProds]

Thanks for doing this. I want a T7 and to get into adventure riding. I've been riding/racing bikes since I was 9 so the riding part isn't what worries me. It's the navigation and knowing where fuel and accommodations are. You providing all that information is a huge help. Thanks again.

[@timothybroga1704]

The t7 has a very very small fuel tank

[@LordIshma420]

At the end you stated it ends at 3 rivers ranch. If you leave steamboat and head north, through Clark , Big Red Park and continue on the dirt road, you are most likely to end of at 3 Forks Ranch!

[@raybaker8726]

What a very cool ride. Beautiful views.

[@brendanmcdonald306]

Great video! Definitely looking forward to checking the route out some day.

[@Sinatra192]

I just got my motorcycle license a month ago. Still a novice but would absolutely love to do some backcountry riding/camping someday here in Colorado!!

[@nothingman3542]

Congratulations 🎊! I learned at 42 (2 years ago) on a DR650 in the forestry roads of Flagstaff. I wish you the best.

[@nomad5176]

Great video. Thx for sharing your experiences. XTZ1200 Amazing bike if you know how to handle this. Will move you over the bumpy terrain like a king.

[@Oldwiseguy-59]

Love the take on the Magnificent 7 music.

[@jimmyschroff9985]

Tony had to be an exhaustive part of the team.

[@Scout7336]

Awesomeness.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Awesome! On the list.

[@williamarango5289]

Amazing video ,from coral springs FL .❤️❤️

[@downbytheriver501]

FYI, there’s plenty of excellent camping around ouray, much of which is free. Also I watched a poor unfortunate soul going down the corkscrew gulch switchbacks on an 850 GS with no rear brake…he was clearly exhausted because when I saw him, he had tipped his bike down several times. Those switchbacks are pretty dang steep but a ton of fun.

[@IRLtrolls]

This video is from 2013 so their information is all wrong for todays world

[@dansklenicka8403]

Fantastic Video !!

[@Farmer_1776]

I love it guys. Going to go look for a r1200gsa

[@nsanerydah]

What tires were on the Super Tenere for this route? Glad to see a S10 in the video. Great job with the movie!!

[@pandrdoberman]

Been there year ago ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I hope I'll back there soon again

[@ebhkkc1]

bucket list

[@cloud9847]

I'm obsessively motivated to do this trail. I've got 16k miles in the past year on my street bike and plan to buy a off-road capable bike early 2025. Probably a Himalayan 450 or possibly the new Ibex 450. Goal is to be headed towards this trail by next September.

[@dflood316]

Great video!

[@FeroxFury]

Out of curiosity, for such a dirt based expedition, why are most of these guys on such big bikes with tires that arent very knobby at all? Is it a vibration thing?

[@ewetho]

Damn that looks awesome!

[@gamajulio1]

Hi we are planing to do the route in September is good weather at dat time or wen you recommend thanks for your support

[@kevinmair7571]

Great documentary, well done all of you. My question is, do you think bikes like the DSRX and Energica Experia are ready for this. Only asking as your speeds seem fairly low, 45 to 50 mph but I could not see anyone's speedo well enough to judge, this would play to the electric bike strengths. Also as the route always seems to be near a town of some sort, I was hoping charging would not be a major issue just a different set of plans and goals. I have to start with Wales and Scotland before I ever try the USA BDR's. Thanks again.

[@davidf9027]

I recently moved to the Denver area and I’ve already started exploring some trails but these are great, so thanks! I have a 2017 GSA and a 4Runner. While I’d like to do this route on the bike, I’m also wondering if all these roads are doable in a 4x4? Thx for any info! Ride safe!

[@ColoradoAdventureClub]

Most of it for sure easily, there are some nice ones bout 2hrs just out side of Denver.

[@ThePranayamaMan]

I was wondering the same thing. Would love to do this in my tacoma.

[@546Scott]

Great video! Are you planning to do anything closer to the East Coast?

[@raymarks7430]

I’m a mountain biker and we have similar groups that document mtb routes. For example in the Sierras there is a new trail system designed for multi use. I’ve been watching several of these videos wondering if I can ride these trails on a mtb instead of dual sport. Would love to see you guys mention if you feel these are also mountain or gravel bike friendly as it’d expand your audience

[@sunfloweroverlander396]

We did this route in 4x4 vehicles from North to South first two weeks of August 2022. Question for adventure bike riders: What are your thoughts about "overlanders" doing these routes?

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

Speaking for myself, I don't mind sharing one bit. We're all out here because we love it. Also, I've had Jeepers and guys on ATVs winch me out of a couple tricky situations in the past, so I have a lot of appreciation.

[@MeerkatADV]

Never had a problem with it, in the high country the problem is usually the SxS's.

[@gregv2821]

48:02 Bro took the worst path up that tiny little grade and was sitting on that bike like he was at home on the couch drinking beer watching the game. I know he's older but "a very hard fall" that wasn't!

[@edwarddelaney2912]

How did the KLR650 do in the elevation with having the carburetor?

[@sugitime]

At about 8:40-9min in, there is talk of a 'camping list'. Is that public anywhere

[@cannistershot2277]

Would have liked to see more of the last section from Steam Boat Springs to the Wyoming border. There was just that 1 video shot of a gravel road... Was that section unremarkable, or just cut it for editing purposes? That's the section I would be most likely to try since I have relatives in Steam Boat Springs.

[@MeerkatADV]

There isn't much on that section. There's one short kind of fun bit, the rest is just ranch roads.

[@JacobAnawalt]

Great video & route, thank you so much for sharing. Now for my peanut gallery comments ;)

[@JacobAnawalt]

If you haven't seen aspen in Utah, you haven't been in the mountains.

[@maxflight777]

Free GPS tracks … ❤

[@tianjohan4633]

18:20 Does he keep his eyes straight before the front tire? How did he not realize there was a sharp turn? Full panic and breaking hard and then of cos dropping the bike?

[@leonstancliff7218]

You guys are like Star Trek. You bring fresh stars onto the show and push them past their capabilities so you can send them to the hospital. Every BDR you film someone is going to get hurt and go to hospital but never your core crew.

[@moulin680]

What time of the year was that! ?? Nobody mentioned on the video!! Thanks

[@masterspin7796]

I don't think my 1250 R/T would make that trip...looks like a ton of fun though I need to keep my eyes open for a 650...

[@davidmarti9131]

What tent are you guys using?

[@JMZM7907]

Did you find it? I am searching for it myself.

[@tedosmond413]

what bikes were you riding? Tony in particular as he would be closest to my ability...

[@SKgeostrat]

Tks for the video! I don't quite understand why so much time is spent on the people on that trip. It really is of no interest to potential riders of the BDR. I'm looking for info about the route, length, terrain, bikes that can handle it, recommended tires, etc. If you want to attract overseas riders on the different BDRs, I believe you need to concentrate on the essentials. I also take exception to the swearing used on a video that is supposed to attract the public. Everybody uses swearwords from time to time, but maybe not on a video. That all being said, I think the BDR, like the TET and ACT in Europe, are great ideas that will benefit numerous adventure riders and I commend and thank you for doing them. I would love to come across t-he ocean and do all the BDRs in the US (and Canada?)

[@todde.richardson]

I’m always interested in tire choices (yes I know it’s a personal preference). What were people using and did one or two different combinations really stick out? Was there anyone who raved about the choice they had? Anyone who wish they didn’t use the ones they had? Thanks.

[@MattBrownShow]

Where do you get the maps from? Thanks!

[@RideBDR]

www.RideBDR.com/Store!

[@PurpleFenderMan]

Would a Honda NC750X with knobby tires be able to hang on this ride?

[@Sassa_H]

Yes, easy..

[@JMZM7907]

Does anyone know what tent they are using at 41:59 and or 42:06?

[@bngfnr]

Pretty sure the brand is NEMO and they appear to be mostly 1p tents. Likely the hornet

[@stephtraveler7378]

How did you get into Telluride? Only two ways: Blackbear or road? One can be done in a minivan with the kids and groceries and one is a rite of passage.....

[@MeerkatADV]

There are half a dozen roads, both paved and dirt, leading into Telluride.

[@kong3]

+ you have to seriously chug water. Even if it's cool cold out.. the humidity is really low. We live in this area all motorized and other sports.

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@bshay1993]

Why are you guys still using metal bags on your already HUGE bikes? I've watched a few videos on the BDR's and I've seen 2 broken lower legs. For guys the ride this much you'd think you'd switch to soft bags. Tell me why you haven't.. I'm curious

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

I have this thought every single time I watch a BDR film. Hard luggage is such a dumb idea off road. They can break your legs, the latches break in a crash, they get deformed and lose the ability to keep water out. Stupid all around. The only pro is its easier to stuff more junk in them, but these guys are already traveling way too heavy, IMO. All I can think is they are giveaways from the sponsor (Touratech).

[@ChrisBorghi22]

@@newenglandscrambler2262 why they can break your legs? Just asking from my inexperience...

[@ChrisBorghi22]

How can they break your leg? Really, I have no experience in off riding so I’m just wondering...

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

@@ChrisBorghi22 it's pretty common when riding off road to crash. Might just be slow speed tip-overs, or could be pretty spectacular wipe-outs. I've personally done both on multiple occasions. With panniers of any kind, it is really easy to get your leg stuck between the bike, the ground, and the luggage, if you aren't able to dismount in a crash. The soft bags have some give in them and are a lot less likely to crush/snap your leg when that happens. It's also pretty common to catch your foot on rocks or other obstacles that can kick your foot off the pegs and backward into the panniers or get your leg caught underneath while the bike is still moving forward. The hard edges on hard luggage can snap your leg when that happens. I can't remember which BDR film it was, but I'm pretty sure one of the team broke an ankle on their luggage in one.

[@ChrisBorghi22]

@@newenglandscrambler2262 thank you so much for taking the time to respond! Yes, it makes a lot of sense now. Knowing this I wouldn’t use them either. I’ve been street riding for almost 30 years but never been off road. Looks like a lot of fun and probably I should one day. Take care

[@Sean85Laney]

How was he able to prop his bike up while changing his front tire?

[@marcusvaldes]

The music is something out of an EPCOT ride at Disney LOL.

[@joemilligan3695]

What was your average speed across the trail ?

[@teags603]

I feel like their could have been a better music choice... Otherwise great video!

[@paulpotempa8829]

Nobody has heard of tubeless tires?

[@MeerkatADV]

Not very common in 2012.

[@McRaesadventures]

Would this whole trail be possible with a capable 4x4 truck? I'd love to bike it but with the wife and kid thats not realistic for me

[@wesleymorgan3234]

We did it in August 2022. One of the vehicles was a stock Toyota Tundra with AT tires.

[@gilvietor1918]

Altitude sickness is a bastard. I'm a pilot and always kind of gone, meh whatever. Well, some of my buddies from Havasu and I went to Brian Head to go ski, one of the guys with us was older as in 80, so I jammed down to my truck and back up fast with the bags. Got upstairs and went wow this headache is getting bad, damn near wanted to throw up, I've never had a migraine or anything like that. I was miserable later, dizzy and such, the old guy said it was Altitude Sickness, gave me some tylenol, told me not to drink any booze (not a heavy drinker) get more fluids and to just chill out. In the morning had to take more tylenol but it went away as I got on the lift. Bryce coming from sea level probably really got hammered by it. I now live in Wyoming and we moved my parents up here, they were in a nursing home in Arizona, my dad had way low O2 in his system, in the mid 80's sometimes, ended up in the hospital. After a couple of weeks here he is now normal and has no problems, but that acclimation to altitude is hard core. I used to think it wasn't really a thing but man, it is awful for people.

[@davidb5952]

Definitely would not want to wrestle a big BMW over that route lol

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

We don't have Aspen forests in Utah? I must be living in Colorado then 🤷‍♂️

[@losingbaggage]

A group dedicated to taking the adventure out of adventure.

[@brianh8484]

Human nature from the beginning of time is driven towards making life easier and more comfortable. That will never change. Just look at the bikes. No one’s on a Honda XL 175

[@Hydrus496]

I've watched 5 of these now and in every single one of them, someone gets hurt. Something to be said about giant bikes loaded with baggage.

[@mkh3227]

2nd the music issue.... way too much ... dial it back a bit .... much rather hear motors also

[@clarkleakins879]

Are you, anyone, design/planning, a BDR route for electric motorcycles?

[@MeerkatADV]

Most of the BDR's would be doable on an electric bike. The online map even shows you charging stations.