Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route Documentary Film (AZBDR)

top of the line this brand new that , just get out and ride man.

Why did you bring that woman? He is obviously NOT qualified. You need to find another woman who deserves to go. She just wants to be home making babies and changing pampers. Let her stay there. Find someone hungry who is qualified to go. I know they chose her because she works for the company and road to Ushuaia but come one man she road on pavement the whole way. That is pathetic. Find a woman somewhere else that deserves to go.

Too much talking, not enough riding.

The riding there is isn't great. Some of those riders are begging for injuries. Big bikes with leg breaker boxes...

I learned a long time ago not to put my tent near the edge of a canyon no matter how tempting 😅

Ol’ boy is sporting a tie, riding the backcountry? That’s awesome 👏🏿 well played sir.

Only a British man would wear a tie riding off-road 😂

Love seeing women doing this! Hopefully get more ladies out there riding!

If BDR promoted the smaller adventure bikes it might be able to take off and be a great success, but unfortunately all they promote is very expensive big heavy bikes like BMW, African TWIN, KLM and such, Small affordable bikes are just as capable as any of them such as 150's 250's 300's 400 + 500's, I know these bikes can be competitive, Although slower and even faster at times the price of the bike do not make the rider. Please take this into consideration for future promotion of BDR, It would make a big difference in the U.S. And adventure sport riding...Thanks

Pity, Austin couldn't do all journey.

Enjoy the BDR videos. It’s particularly nice to see a route filmed with a motorcycle that is not a BMW or KTM

What kind of tents are you guys using?

I have to admit being a desert rat when I saw you guys start to camp on the edge of the canyon. I shook my head and thought that can’t go well, especially if you have to pee in the middle of the night walk out of your camp off of 2000 foot ledge. But don’t worry Window always stops just around sunrise.

Going solo from Mammoth north in May. Will skip super difficult stuff. We'll see how it goes!

Amazing video.😍

Awesome documentary! Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to get out there so bad! Do you split up who is responsible for what (e.g., tools, food, first aid, etc.) or everyone bring their own? Also, are most using 30/70 tires?

The Indians were not living by the nice stream where the food was, but instead living high up in the cliffs. What was stalking/chasing them? Why were they hiding in the cliffs?

Great video. Just got my first duel sport. Really looking forward to doing some riding in some back country.

NICE BIKE

Camping along with cliff's edge looked a little sketchy.... then the wind kicked up... ouch.

Nice work Sterling

Excellent photography and documentary. One can see that there was a lot of work gone into this story. The route and the personalities really make this video a fun flick to watch. My wife and I will do some parts 2up on a KTM 890s with good knobby tires and a little experience in Montana and Moab. We are anxious and hope to meet others who want to ride in April or early May 2023. Thanks again for such a fine documentary. Kent / Montana

How did they ever survive without 160bhp, lean sensitive ABS and traction control, wide angle camera lenses and mousse-filled tubeless tyres? It's amazing they ever managed to get outta Dodge!

Nice film…”A Hero’s Journey”…she said it. Wonderful description!

I HAVE NEVER LAUGHED HARDER IN MY LIFE. HERNIA FOR SURE

Over the winter…gonna do..DIRTBIKE DEADLIFTS

Awesome video, Austin was annoying and did not miss him on the rest of the video. Group seemed great. Nice job, nice editing and filming, and thanks for doing what you do for putting this route together

Awesome Documentary! You've inspired me to get a group together and do this!! Thank you!
Tell Austin he has his American flag backwards on his right shoulder.

Portable electric bear fences are good for camping in bear country. Compact 2.4 lbs for huge peace of mind.

I had this moment one time recently on my KTM 500 where I tried a couple time to get up a large rock section, only to back down last minute. Then, I parked the bike, took a leak, got back on and rode up the section with no problem! Sometimes you just need to step away for a minute and reset!

They make better tents for wind and just as compact.

Need help trying to decide what cycle to use - modified 500 Ktm with big fuel tank and adventure windscreen or 800 bmw gs ? What are your thoughts ?

Brand new 2013 liquid cooled 1200 BMW? No mention of this video being a decade old in the title...

The lady in your group had a 250cc. I do understand that may be while riding on the small highway sections it could be a limitation but, on the trail really, was she limited compared to what you guys could do with your bigger bike? If not, I would rather see riding a 900cc or a 1200cc as a disadvantage. Why go heavier when you can go lighter?

Too much talking about nothing, tell me more about the route, the people you met, and the scenery.

Better to slow down when traveling long distances, particularly on dirt. Your next crash may be your last.

Excellent video, at once funny and informative. Thanks for posting.

Careful on the cherry creek section, look for up to date posts on its condition, it was becoming very washed out in 2020. Either route you take will be spectacular, if you do take the cherry creek hard route you’ll be one of the few that have seen that part of Arizona, many locals never will see it.

what brand tent are you guys using? I been using a Anges tent super nice but a little bigger then yours.

A group of us started the AZBDR earlier this year. We are travelling in jeeps and we've divided it into 3rds. We start the last section in September.

The distinguished gentleman's ride. One day out of the year folks dress dapper and ride thru their city to the nearest coffee house...
Austin Vince: hold my monocle.

Excellent video and route. Thank you. 👍 I hope you all managed to meet up with Noraly (Itchy Boots) on her travels up to Alaska this year, amazing woman.

Another outstanding production by Sterling Noren & Noren Films. Thanks so much for creating this video. My wife & I have traversed the first 2 sections up to Globe, but we'll be doing more this fall/winter starting in Globe. Good times!

Just found these great videos yesterday. I'm really enjoying them a great deal. As others have mentioned, the large bikes have advantages and disadvantages. They look fantastic, but very heavy. The largest bike I have ever owned is a Honda XR600.

Is that older Britt (Austin) wearign a shirt and tie? Lmao

Drove the AZBDR in time permitting segments between Mar-May 2022 in a 4Runner and each segment was an AWESOME trip. Thanks for scouting and planning this route. My hat off to those riding motorcycles. Thanks for sharing.

Our daughter moved to Arizona this year. We might have to rent some adventure bikes out there 😎

Thanks for sharing!