Great video, you guys did great. I ride the MABDR last April by myself on my Pan America. I was left wanting more. I haven’t decided where I’m going next fall but NE looks pretty good. Shadow of the Rockies is calling me in June. Ride safe!
That was just an entertaining video! Thanks for sharing. I wish I had started ADV riding YEARS ago. Not sure how much I can progress at 50, as I am finding it takes me longer to heal, but looking forward to getting more proficient. Thank again.
I’m 62 and I bought my R1250GS Adventure in July. I live in Vermont and often ride class 4 roads.Now I’m riding around Rangeley Maine in October.I noticed something new yesterday the bike seems to be getting easier to pick up.or maybe I’m getting to much practice. Thanks for your video
just discovered your video. can you tell me if there are campsites off the trail, or do you have to go back to civilization to find camp sites. looks kinda challenging. I'm assuming you can just do parts of this. Don't have any real off road experience. Thanks
Camping wasn’t to hard best to study the route and figure were you want to be. We just winged it and always found something with in 10 miles. Just keep in mind weekends get busy and camp sites get full so reserve is the best thing to do.
It is nice video. I am sure you guys had so much fun out there. Last year solo with zero off-road experience I did MABDR. I wanted to go straight for NEBDR but they advised me to start with MABDR. I am so happy I listened to it. This is Year my goal is NEBDR.
MABDR is the easiest of all of them, NEBDR is one of the hardest. If anything felt difficult on MABDR I would suggest getting some training or practice before taking on NEBDR. And there are always the alternates on NEBDR, nothing wrong with going around if it gets crazy.
Very encouraging!✌ Wanted to try the MABDR but everything said "have experience, don't go solo, don't go on a heavy bike". I'm the complete opposite of that suggestion. Making me think I should actually give it go this season or next. Think the S.C.A.R might be a reasonable trial run. Fun to find out either way!
Good job! I couldn't tell if you guys had the Maine stickers or not. The ATV trails are a hoot. We are about 4 hours apart, max. The GoPro does its best showing how steep or rough it is when its in Linear and zoomed to the max. You are not fisheye-ing things, which is where the loss happens. And, of course, a lower camera angle can help near the bottom of a hill or at the top of a hill, but doesn't do much when on the hill except to detail how rough it is. I envy your extra .75" ground clearance and extra 1.5" suspension travel. I'm riding those trails on a DL1000XAL8 with 50-50 Trailmax Missions that bite okay, but don't clear mud very well, unless you can get up to about 8mph. Mud donuts for tires is always interesting. Good job getting through. I don't mind the flat shelves, but a flat rock that up-ends tends to punch dents into my SW-Motech plate. I typically have to take the plate off after a trip and pound/weld it back into shape. And an 18" log is about all I can get over, but lumber doesn't hurt the plate, but I've been less successful keeping the fork seals intact :-) You have better bikes, I'm old (45+ years riding), and I'd guess 130lbs heavier than you guys, and ride alone a lot. I like it when the trails get you younger, more fit guys huffing and puffing. Section 6 is really pretty much there for the Mt. Washington ride, which, for me is a one time thing. If someone asks me to ride with them there, I will, but the trip up is annoying with the terrified drivers, and down is dangerous because those cagers on the way up get so scared of the cliff, they try to take your side of the road, and I'm terrified of getting shoved into the mountain-side ditch, with all the jutting razor sharp rocks. And most of the cagers scorch their brakes, which is never a pleasant smell and keeps you looking in your rear view, for a smoking hot vehicle with no brakes coming at you faster and faster..
I will answer that question for you. Yes. Have you tried proper dirt bikes, and experienced just how much fun they can be, compared to these ankle, leg breaking behemoths , you know, DRs, WRs, CRF etc. They run circles around you guys, even loaded up for ADV riding. I will never understand it. It looks like so much work, and worry, and risk....goodness
I really enjoyed seeing the paths you we riding! I know first hand how the gopro doesn't do a good job capturing the dimension of the terrain. You rode some pretty advanced stuff!
Aw man. I was entertaining the idea of taking my Moto Guzzi V7 mated with a sidecar. I have about 8.5” of clearance between the wheels, and I think those tough parts might require a higher clearance yet.
@@marksearsjr thanks! I did remember hearing and reading that the VT sections were the toughest. How are the non-expert portions? I’m planning on doing the whole MABDR in May on the rig, then maybe Vt through Maine later.
Lol no just had some personal things this year unfortunately had to put the riding on the back burner. I actually got another bike added a rninet. Just haven’t really been doing any video work with the house work I’ve been doing. I’ll be back hopefully with videos next year.
Great video! I’m actually 90 percent sure I’m picking up the 2022 1250gs this week and a group of us are doing the NE BDR in the summer. You think the 1250gs can handle these advanced trails? It’s the non adventure version. New sub!
My friend did it on his low suspension gs and was fine. All I can say is with the heavy bikes if it’s raining just stay out of the hard sections. Make sure you get a temporary atv pass to ride the atv trails. The hardest stuff was Vermont but not to bad.
@@marksearsjr Thank you. Appreciate it. That’s the one I am considering since I’m 5’10” and the low suspension I can flat foot which figured would be better for the more challenging stuff. Only worried about ground clearance but if your friend did it, likely not an issue. Thx again
Want to say late spring from what I remembered. It’s been so long. But it’s pretty easy to do from end of may to end of September just depends on the rainy season. Camping is rough though from what I remembered. Almost need to reserve a camping spot a couple days before.
Great video, you guys did great. I ride the MABDR last April by myself on my Pan America. I was left wanting more. I haven’t decided where I’m going next fall but NE looks pretty good. Shadow of the Rockies is calling me in June.
Ride safe!
Highly watchable- no non-sense.
Cool perspective on the NE- nice job.
"I don't have enough room to store the jet-boil". Me, looking at the half empty 12pk on the picnic table like RRIIGGHHTTT.... lol
Big bikes are great for the road but I give you credit for doing this on a bike that size
Fantastic video. Very well done!
Nice to see what the NEBDR looks like as it clearly is above my skill level.
Great ride!
Some gnarly stuff. Great vid and I’m sure memories. Thanks for sharing guys.
Wow, those class 4 roads in Vermont are no joke!
I love how Josh packed up the extra beer!
That was just an entertaining video! Thanks for sharing. I wish I had started ADV riding YEARS ago. Not sure how much I can progress at 50, as I am finding it takes me longer to heal, but looking forward to getting more proficient. Thank again.
I’m 62 and I bought my R1250GS Adventure in July. I live in Vermont and often ride class 4 roads.Now I’m riding around Rangeley Maine in October.I noticed something new yesterday the bike seems to be getting easier to pick up.or maybe I’m getting to much practice.
Thanks for your video
I’m 74 and still doing it. KTM 1290 R although is want something smaller for this.
Im still riding at 66.
just discovered your video. can you tell me if there are campsites off the trail, or do you have to go back to civilization to find camp sites. looks kinda challenging. I'm assuming you can just do parts of this. Don't have any real off road experience. Thanks
Camping wasn’t to hard best to study the route and figure were you want to be. We just winged it and always found something with in 10 miles. Just keep in mind weekends get busy and camp sites get full so reserve is the best thing to do.
It is nice video. I am sure you guys had so much fun out there. Last year solo with zero off-road experience I did MABDR. I wanted to go straight for NEBDR but they advised me to start with MABDR. I am so happy I listened to it. This is Year my goal is NEBDR.
MABDR is the easiest of all of them, NEBDR is one of the hardest. If anything felt difficult on MABDR I would suggest getting some training or practice before taking on NEBDR. And there are always the alternates on NEBDR, nothing wrong with going around if it gets crazy.
Very encouraging!✌
Wanted to try the MABDR but everything said "have experience, don't go solo, don't go on a heavy bike". I'm the complete opposite of that suggestion.
Making me think I should actually give it go this season or next. Think the S.C.A.R might be a reasonable trial run. Fun to find out either way!
Good job!
I couldn't tell if you guys had the Maine stickers or not. The ATV trails are a hoot.
We are about 4 hours apart, max.
The GoPro does its best showing how steep or rough it is when its in Linear and zoomed to the max. You are not fisheye-ing things, which is where the loss happens. And, of course, a lower camera angle can help near the bottom of a hill or at the top of a hill, but doesn't do much when on the hill except to detail how rough it is.
I envy your extra .75" ground clearance and extra 1.5" suspension travel.
I'm riding those trails on a DL1000XAL8 with 50-50 Trailmax Missions that bite okay, but don't clear mud very well, unless you can get up to about 8mph. Mud donuts for tires is always interesting.
Good job getting through. I don't mind the flat shelves, but a flat rock that up-ends tends to punch dents into my SW-Motech plate. I typically have to take the plate off after a trip and pound/weld it back into shape. And an 18" log is about all I can get over, but lumber doesn't hurt the plate, but I've been less successful keeping the fork seals intact :-)
You have better bikes, I'm old (45+ years riding), and I'd guess 130lbs heavier than you guys, and ride alone a lot. I like it when the trails get you younger, more fit guys huffing and puffing.
Section 6 is really pretty much there for the Mt. Washington ride, which, for me is a one time thing. If someone asks me to ride with them there, I will, but the trip up is annoying with the terrified drivers, and down is dangerous because those cagers on the way up get so scared of the cliff, they try to take your side of the road, and I'm terrified of getting shoved into the mountain-side ditch, with all the jutting razor sharp rocks. And most of the cagers scorch their brakes, which is never a pleasant smell and keeps you looking in your rear view, for a smoking hot vehicle with no brakes coming at you faster and faster..
I will answer that question for you. Yes. Have you tried proper dirt bikes, and experienced just how much fun they can be, compared to these ankle, leg breaking behemoths , you know, DRs, WRs, CRF etc. They run circles around you guys, even loaded up for ADV riding. I will never understand it. It looks like so much work, and worry, and risk....goodness
That’s the point yes it’s way easier with dirtbikes but it would be to easy and boring.
I really enjoyed seeing the paths you we riding! I know first hand how the gopro doesn't do a good job capturing the dimension of the terrain. You rode some pretty advanced stuff!
Aw man. I was entertaining the idea of taking my Moto Guzzi V7 mated with a sidecar. I have about 8.5” of clearance between the wheels, and I think those tough parts might require a higher clearance yet.
It’s rocky in Vermont and you could always turn around and do the bypass or just skip the hero sections
@@marksearsjr thanks! I did remember hearing and reading that the VT sections were the toughest. How are the non-expert portions? I’m planning on doing the whole MABDR in May on the rig, then maybe Vt through Maine later.
Always watching
Awesome video. My buddy and I will be doing it in a week or so.
You like it it was a fun time just make sure you book your camping spots. If you camping.
Some of that stuff looked awful tough, but fun! Thanks fo sharing it!! Stay well, Patrick
It was sure a challenge but fun
Waiting on some new videos
Me too I’ve been super busy with work for a few months I’ll try to get something going soon.
Great video , hey did you guys go to TTDD 2020 thought I recognized you and Josh. ? How do I come ride ? Thanks
Unfortunately no we haven’t been
Hey Mark, Where you at ? Did you sell the bike ?
Lol no just had some personal things this year unfortunately had to put the riding on the back burner. I actually got another bike added a rninet. Just haven’t really been doing any video work with the house work I’ve been doing. I’ll be back hopefully with videos next year.
@@marksearsjr Yeah man i get it. Just making sure youre still around. The R9Ts are sweet! See you at WiTF next year!
What was the name of that last campground? Btw… great video
Are you talking about the one where it was really remote?
@@marksearsjr yes
@@vermont_rider I’ll have to look at my
Notes lol I’ll try to get you an answer soon.
Looks tougher than the MABDR.
It is but doable
Great video! I’m actually 90 percent sure I’m picking up the 2022 1250gs this week and a group of us are doing the NE BDR in the summer. You think the 1250gs can handle these advanced trails? It’s the non adventure version. New sub!
My friend did it on his low suspension gs and was fine. All I can say is with the heavy bikes if it’s raining just stay out of the hard sections. Make sure you get a temporary atv pass to ride the atv trails. The hardest stuff was Vermont but not to bad.
@@marksearsjr Thank you. Appreciate it. That’s the one I am considering since I’m 5’10” and the low suspension I can flat foot which figured would be better for the more challenging stuff. Only worried about ground clearance but if your friend did it, likely not an issue. Thx again
@@FLYANDRIDE15 the I my thing I see what happens with him is the bash plate just hits more. He will go anywhere I go.
@@marksearsjr excellent. Low suspension it is. Thanks for the help!
What time of year was this?
Want to say late spring from what I remembered. It’s been so long. But it’s pretty easy to do from end of may to end of September just depends on the rainy season. Camping is rough though from what I remembered. Almost need to reserve a camping spot a couple days before.
What were the campgrounds you used?
I’m sorry never wrote them down.
What month of the year did you guys actually ride the NEBDR?
Want to say mid September which was
Nice but got cold in Maine towards the end of the trip.
What time of year was this
Want to say towards mid September