Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route Documentary Film (NVBDR)

About The Route and Film:
Nevada’s 900-mile south-to-north route leads riders on miles of meandering
two-track roads through Nevada’s expansive deserts, open sagebrush valleys, and seemingly endless mountain ranges. You’ll visit ghost towns, quirky taverns, see desert sculptures, murals, and the world’s largest car forest.

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.

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.

[bigj]

The generosity of the Young family gives me hope for us as people. There are still more good people out there than bad ones.

[tommaples]

I grew up in Beatty back in the seventies. Loved the people and so much freedom back then.

[gilvietor]

Just did the WY BDR and had a guy in a truck going super fast on my side of the road, late in the evening, and he didn't even care. Watch yourselves, ride right is great advice.

[CLCKC]

OMG, THESE riders had this level of Support. They produced a Movie. Sharing how tough, rough and dangerous this bdr is. Everyone who completes the BDR WITHOUT THIS LEVEL OF SUPPORT. MUST BE PROUD OF THEMSELVES FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENT! there is something lacking with this bdr production, maybe to much Hollywood in it? Thank you for mapping the course. I am sure we will use it wisely. thank you encouraging America to get out and Ride America! Before there is no more gasoline for the common folk!

[jerryberkel]

I used to live in Reno and rode an xr650r so seeing Johnny in this was great!...that sand is no joke, tough to ride. You guys did a great job!

[manicrymes]

Just did the Elko to Jarbidge route July 2022. Absolutely Amazing area! From there camped in Idaho and rode to Twin Falls. Looking forward to doing more of the BDR's. Thanks for all you at the BDR do!

[creedm]

Best one yet! Really cool. Especially Dan Young.

[drzrider]

Bored at work. I always watch your videos, makes the days go by. And what better to do when nothing going on at work. Watch BDR videos.

[raybaker]

Love these videos. I have been away from bikes for 13 years and just bought a Beta 390 rrs. Son gets pissed Im the slow guy but Im working back into the sport. Im a 57 year old guy who got bit by the bug again. Yes Enduro riding is different than Adventure bike but our lines cross alot. Followed Johnny for years when I had my XR650R. Loved that bike.

[chinagregsmotorcycleadvent]

This film was the best one yet! Loved it!

[distilledfreedom]

So good. I'm planning my first long trip. I live right off the Utah BDR, but something about Nevada is just inspiring. More appealing to me and my riding preferences than any of the others. Will probably be doing it solo soon as I don't know a single other rider..

[justinjacobson]

You can probably make 30 different BDR’s in Nevada. The whole damn state is a freaking BDR! We have more ghost towns than inhabited towns. And there’s only a few paved roads across the state. Hell you can take a side by side from California state line to the Nevada state line if you go the right way!

[jimwood]

Hey guys, these are the most awesome thing ever! Thank you so much everyone involved. I haven't worked out yet how come these have all just been posted 2 weeks ago but I'm buzzing and have watched most of them now.
I'm from Portsmouth, UK and am hoping to come out and ride one (all 😜) of these some day.
Apart from being awesome videos, the content, history and information are going to be so useful to anyone doing them. All I can say is thanks again. These are going to go down in history and you should be proud. 🤙🏻

[prachuabgingsumrong]

Awesome, I use to live in Henderson Nevada, but I didn't cover that much ground. Just a day here and there on my KTM. The dry lakebed along US-95 and I-15 were my favorite. Rode solo I has to make sure I was not too far from HWY. Just in case I crashed, it would be easier for someone to find me, have to go work on Monday.

[pgirard]

Great doc people! As a northern NV rider, you guys are on the wrong tires. Yeesh. JC has it right with the aggressive DOT knobbies. However, you all look like you had a great time no matter what was thrown at you. Nice work!

[jerryberkel]

My only suggestion would be to list the bikes everyone is riding, other than that, excellent film!

[bmo]

Big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors for the time, money and support to make the BDR a reality. My goal is to move out West in the next 3-5 years and ride one BDR per year.

[sheepdawg]

When I saw you first encounter snow on the way to Jarbidge, I thought you should turn around. I know that country very well and knew you still had a lot of elevation to gain still and the drop into town is kinda steep. Glad you made it out safely

[corvinaking]

Recurring themes; oversized bikes, overloaded with insane amounts of gear. I think people enjoy the planning process of buying gear more than the rides or they would focus on what is actually needed.

[tigerrider]

53:30 we learned the same lesson on a muddy climb, ruined one Africa twin DCT and one normal clutch from mud packing the fenders and seizing up the front tire.