Another fantastic video, Moto Mission with Brock Gill! Loved seeing the highlights from section two of the NEBDR-what an adventure! The insights on the challenges and hidden 'surprises' along the route are super helpful for anyone planning to ride it. Thanks for giving us a heads-up on what to expect and sharing your passion for adventure riding with us. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next section!
It's extremely important that when we ride, we ride at the speed limit and don't put loud mufflers on our bikes. Those are the 2 things that I hear the most complaining about. Speed and noise. Only an idiot would sabotage a roadway. Doing stuff like that could get someone hurt or killed. Forgive me for ranting. Gorgeous scenery, great job on the video to y'all both. Definitely on my must ride list now.
@MotoMission. Cool. I noticed you starting to feature her more starting a few rides ago, but this technique of seeing what she's up to is brilliant, IMO. Plus, her vibe is really pleasant, she comes across as humble yet competent, like a kind and thoughtful companion. Of course there's the eye candy aspect too; the thing is that it all comes together very well and adds joy to the content. The father/son thing sounds fantastic. My son isn't into motorcycling himself, he's into mountain biking, but his son (my grandson) is a fervent dirt rider. And he could keep up with the group too, the reason he couldn't partake yet is that he just turned seven. So it's be awhile... However, I think it would be a hoot to participate in one of your ventures at some juncture perhaps with my wife as pillion. We shall see what the future brings; it's looking hopeful on many fronts. Blessings!
Hey Brock, I am really enjoying your NEBDR series. Great storytelling and cinematography. I am familiar with three sections and it’s great to see it through your lens’s. Thank you for sharing the adventure and I know the amount of hard work that goes in to creating these videos. Cheers!
I spent my childhood on a dairy farm about 15 miles from Andes. Then most of early adulthood about 90 miles north/east. There are times when I really miss the area. Especially this time of year. Everyone automatically thinks of NYC when New York is brought up, but your video is showing that there is a lot more. It's a shame that the taxes and politics make it so difficult to live there once you've been exposed to other places. I'll stick with TN.
Glad you stopped at the bridge. It was the second largest free span covered bridge in the world until 2011. Native central New Yorker here my NEBDR adventure is happening in may! Love the vids!
Nice ride. I’ll have to give it a go next autumn. I live half the year in Baja Mexico, and folks there are very friendly. When you ask for directions it’s a similar experience as you had. There is always a burned out truck or car in the directions. And they’ll say, you turn at Maria’s house, not Maria Sanchez’s, Maria Gonzalez, like you should know everyone who lives in their village. But I’ve had some epic adventures and there’s always something new to discover.
I lived outside of Boston the first 10 years of my life (I'm 60), and the fall colors (and the great Italian food!) are the ONLY thing I miss about the East Coast, ESPECIALLY since it's gone full KommieKKKRAT woketarded over the years.
"The world is full of jerks, the number increasing rapidly the further one gets from Missoula, Montana." -Norman Maclean I reckon whoever put down those screws isn't walking with our Lord & Savior.
That's a nice light house but pay attention to the tidal schedule. When the tide comes in you can get your feet wet hiking back out. I had to piggyback my wife out the first time we visited it. 😉👍
You've just confirmed the serious drought the northeast/New England is experiencing by the drone footage of the reservoir. Such low levels. So much exposed shoreline.
as for screws go: the trail probably goes through somebody else's property, so they think they have control over the road also. there are allot of people like that where we ride around here in NY. we would have picked up the screws and went through anyway, but I guess if you're riding alone it is best not to risk getting into some kind of confrontation with someone
I didn’t know what else had been done. I talked to a local later and found out that it has been cleaned up and re opened after some sketchy behavior. Kinda wild
Hey Brock, the hard section you missed I believe was cr3 out of fleischman's ny. And then dumps out on to Route 23 in prattsville. I do sections of the bdr all the time with people and went over that Trail a couple months ago and they've definitely have done some work to it so it really is not that technical anymore. I hope you got to stop in to moto Cafe in Hudson while you were there, they have great coffee and an awesome motorcycle shop!
@veloguru11 I rode the Elevator Shaft a few months ago, the long downhill has since been somewhat graded so it's really not very technical anymore unfortunately. I also think it may be a bit late for Brock to turn around as I believe he probably did this about a month ago.
I'm betting a local changed the sign with their blue painter's tape and wrote "closed", and threw out the screws on the bridge deck and bought a roll of yellow ribbon to "close" the bridge to suit their own liking. A road maintenance crew would not have a sign made up with painter's tape covering up the original wording on it.
EXACTLY. It's some a$$hole locals that don't like motorcycles thinking that they own public land. This needs to be reported to the authorities to let THEM shut this down, this is highly ILLEGAL, especially nooby-trapping the road with screws like that. People in Colorado were doing the same thing. Various people owned the land on both side of a PUBLIC BLM forestry road, and put up "Private Property" signs on the road itself claiming that the road was private property, instead of just the areas on the sides of the road.
I don’t believe that bridge was an official closed bridge. Someone doesn’t want anyone to use it. You did the right by going around. Good news you met some nice people along the way. Life is good. Great ride the leaves were awesome! My recliner has a levitation fan so was able to fly right over that bridge. You just can’t slow down a good recliner. Only 7 more days.
A good friend of mine was killed on his atv from a wire across the path. The sun was in his eyes and he didn't see it. His brother was close behind him and saw it happen. Some people are DISGUSTING they think the world is only for themselves.
People are putting up official looking signs in Hickman County, TN. They are hoping you think it's an official closure and will turn around. If the road is on a county map, they can't keep you from using it. There are two roads I like to ride that have these signs and I just keep riding.
@@MotoMission. Yeah, I take it easy through there. I understand why they don't want a bunch of people going up and down their peaceful road, but it is public.
How about Fathers and Daughters? I'm a 65 yo woman who wishes I had been introduced to motorcycling when I was a kid! And engine maintenance, and the rest. Thank God for the College of UA-cam! Great videos, BTW :)
Dude those screws are crazy. Sounds like when I take my Himalayan on the NEBDR I better bring my RotoPac. Gas might seem a little limited for my fuel capacity.
Of course. But the pavement sections will feel a bit long on a single cylinder. I suggest a twin cylinder bike for this one if possible Lemme know your experience.
Setting-up “ManTraps” is beyond cowardly and can get a disgruntled home owner very hurt and in years of trouble. I am still trying to figure out who the maggot is that buried industrial glass shards on a public beach because he dont like all the dog walkers who are not always diligent about keeping their pets out of the water in 90 degree heat i am assuming. If i ever figure it out im probably going back to jail.
That seems like quit a stretch to simply say that someone sabotaged the bridge. If one was looking to do that there seems like a lot more effective ways to do it then that. BTW, Beautiful footage
Someone thinks they own the road... Best not to F with them wait untill you get up into VT... They get wacky deep in the woods there... Last exploring in VT I had a bad feeling about where I was and turned around then asked on a local group and was told it was wise that guys loopy and you might disappear.. That wasn't on the BDR but it is new england for you..
Much of the route is paved. But when you get off road it can have mud and rocks at any moment. Tires will be critical. Be careful. Adv bikes are designed for this. So it’s what I would advise you to use.
Ok Dude, I know you live and die by video clicks and views, but that bridge was not "Sabotaged". Come on man, there was a mile of yellow tape around that bridge, and if you decided to cross it that was on you. Any one from NY would probably have temporarily taken the tape down, crossed and put the tape backup. And that stream looked passable If you did some "real off roading". If someone Sabotaged that bridge it would have been a wire strung across the road. I live relatively close to that area, you have to remember New York is a very litigious state, even in the backwoods of the lower Catskill's, hence all the yellow tape. The screws are no more than a non-motivated town worker not cleaning up at the end of the day. Some of these towns do not have huge budgets for seasonal road repair. Stop with the Bait clicking. Most of NY state is actually rural except for the metro areas. Oh yea, not every mom-and-pop business takes credit or debit cards in NY, bring cash! God bless every mom-and-pop business that still exists, they are getting fewer and fewer by the year. The guy in the previous video who came to your campsite probably had 30 bikes drive up his driveway, it's the fall and the BEDR sends everyone his way. I personally would make a sign and let them know after the 2nd or 3rd person came up that way that was not the correct route. Remember you are doing Adventure Motorcycling; you are going to run into difficulties. Sorry to vent, but you touched a nerve, know what you're talking about before you post, and remember this is just entertainment, but still has to be factual.
Brock, It's Graham, the guy on the bike travelling with his dad. Was great to ride with ya! Enjoying the videos!
Graham ! Hey buddy. Good to hear from ya. Did yall make it to the end ?
We sure did, but a day behind you. Did get some cool pics of the bike at the border with snow on the ground. Great trip!
Another fantastic video, Moto Mission with Brock Gill! Loved seeing the highlights from section two of the NEBDR-what an adventure! The insights on the challenges and hidden 'surprises' along the route are super helpful for anyone planning to ride it. Thanks for giving us a heads-up on what to expect and sharing your passion for adventure riding with us. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next section!
Glad you enjoyed it! Having fun making these videos. More coming
It's extremely important that when we ride, we ride at the speed limit and don't put loud mufflers on our bikes. Those are the 2 things that I hear the most complaining about. Speed and noise.
Only an idiot would sabotage a roadway. Doing stuff like that could get someone hurt or killed.
Forgive me for ranting.
Gorgeous scenery, great job on the video to y'all both.
Definitely on my must ride list now.
I agree. It’s unfortunate
Yeah I recommend riding this in the fall. It’s amazing.
Super cool!! Thanks for taking us along...
Glad you enjoyed it
Those segments with Awny are a nice treat.
Thanks. We will do more of that
@MotoMission.
Cool. I noticed you starting to feature her more starting a few rides ago, but this technique of seeing what she's up to is brilliant, IMO. Plus, her vibe is really pleasant, she comes across as humble yet competent, like a kind and thoughtful companion. Of course there's the eye candy aspect too; the thing is that it all comes together very well and adds joy to the content.
The father/son thing sounds fantastic. My son isn't into motorcycling himself, he's into mountain biking, but his son (my grandson) is a fervent dirt rider. And he could keep up with the group too, the reason he couldn't partake yet is that he just turned seven. So it's be awhile...
However, I think it would be a hoot to participate in one of your ventures at some juncture perhaps with my wife as pillion. We shall see what the future brings; it's looking hopeful on many fronts.
Blessings!
this is cool to see someone doing a video of riding in my neck of the woods, My son and I ride allot of these roads allot of the time.
That’s great you ride those roads with your son! That is a dream for many fathers
Hey Brock, I am really enjoying your NEBDR series. Great storytelling and cinematography. I am familiar with three sections and it’s great to see it through your lens’s. Thank you for sharing the adventure and I know the amount of hard work that goes in to creating these videos. Cheers!
Awesome, thank you!
I'm loving this channel. Such a good vibe.
Glad you enjoy it! It’s fun to make for ya
I’m digging these cool videos. Awesome vistas and wholesome vibes.
I appreciate that! I am working on more vids for you right now
I spent my childhood on a dairy farm about 15 miles from Andes. Then most of early adulthood about 90 miles north/east. There are times when I really miss the area. Especially this time of year. Everyone automatically thinks of NYC when New York is brought up, but your video is showing that there is a lot more.
It's a shame that the taxes and politics make it so difficult to live there once you've been exposed to other places. I'll stick with TN.
Welcome to Tn
@@MotoMission. Been here for 20 years now.
Everyone not from New York automatically thinks NYC. I know several people in New York State who have never even been to NYC.
I like how the route takes you through all of the small towns, hope to explore this area someday. Be safe.
That’s my favorite I wanna see the small towns and backcountry of America
Glad you stopped at the bridge. It was the second largest free span covered bridge in the world until 2011. Native central New Yorker here my NEBDR adventure is happening in may! Love the vids!
Such a cool bridge. Loved seeing it
Thanks for keeping me entertained once again.
Love it
Nice ride. I’ll have to give it a go next autumn. I live half the year in Baja Mexico, and folks there are very friendly. When you ask for directions it’s a similar experience as you had. There is always a burned out truck or car in the directions. And they’ll say, you turn at Maria’s house, not Maria Sanchez’s, Maria Gonzalez, like you should know everyone who lives in their village. But I’ve had some epic adventures and there’s always something new to discover.
Haha. That’s classic. I love Baja. Been a while. I need to go back.
Blessed bro!
Yes sir
I need to build one of those tree tents. so cool. Fun video as always.
Please do! Send pictures.
Cool ride man! Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
Hey, thanks!
Beautiful scenery and great ride, one of the only parts of the country I haven’t ridden, looking forward to seeing more
It is fantastic. Especially this time of year
That blue tape "closed" was not an official signage. Some local did that to keep riders from going over.
Yeah. I doubt the highway department uses blue tape and screws.
Those colors!!! This is one I’d take over Moab any day, haha, gorgeous!
Oh really ?!
It’s very different for sure
I lived outside of Boston the first 10 years of my life (I'm 60), and the fall colors (and the great Italian food!) are the ONLY thing I miss about the East Coast, ESPECIALLY since it's gone full KommieKKKRAT woketarded over the years.
Love Catskills, NY
Awesome to see you tackle the NE BDR!
Heck yeeaahhhh
"The world is full of jerks, the number increasing rapidly the further one gets from Missoula, Montana."
-Norman Maclean
I reckon whoever put down those screws isn't walking with our Lord & Savior.
...they're RUNNING from Him...
Looking like a great ride in New York! Stay safe 👍
It’s a great one. Stay tuned
That's a nice light house but pay attention to the tidal schedule. When the tide comes in you can get your feet wet hiking back out. I had to piggyback my wife out the first time we visited it. 😉👍
Haha. Won’t forget that one
You've just confirmed the serious drought the northeast/New England is experiencing by the drone footage of the reservoir. Such low levels. So much exposed shoreline.
Glad I could help
as for screws go: the trail probably goes through somebody else's property, so they think they have control over the road also. there are allot of people like that where we ride around here in NY. we would have picked up the screws and went through anyway, but I guess if you're riding alone it is best not to risk getting into some kind of confrontation with someone
I didn’t know what else had been done.
I talked to a local later and found out that it has been cleaned up and re opened after some sketchy behavior. Kinda wild
Hey Brock, the hard section you missed I believe was cr3 out of fleischman's ny. And then dumps out on to Route 23 in prattsville. I do sections of the bdr all the time with people and went over that Trail a couple months ago and they've definitely have done some work to it so it really is not that technical anymore. I hope you got to stop in to moto Cafe in Hudson while you were there, they have great coffee and an awesome motorcycle shop!
I missed it !!!!! No way!!!
The “Elevator shaft” just north of Fleishmanns is one of the best sections of the whole NEBDR !! Turn around!!!
@veloguru11 I rode the Elevator Shaft a few months ago, the long downhill has since been somewhat graded so it's really not very technical anymore unfortunately. I also think it may be a bit late for Brock to turn around as I believe he probably did this about a month ago.
Did that in mid October
I'm betting a local changed the sign with their blue painter's tape and wrote "closed", and threw out the screws on the bridge deck and bought a roll of yellow ribbon to "close" the bridge to suit their own liking.
A road maintenance crew would not have a sign made up with painter's tape covering up the original wording on it.
100%
EXACTLY. It's some a$$hole locals that don't like motorcycles thinking that they own public land. This needs to be reported to the authorities to let THEM shut this down, this is highly ILLEGAL, especially nooby-trapping the road with screws like that. People in Colorado were doing the same thing. Various people owned the land on both side of a PUBLIC BLM forestry road, and put up "Private Property" signs on the road itself claiming that the road was private property, instead of just the areas on the sides of the road.
It's 32°F and snowing here in NH now today,
Forecasted for 8"
Looks like 12".
I'm on a hill buy a lake,
I usually get plenty. 😮
2 wks is a big difference ❤
I’m sure it does
I’m glad I am not in a tent there today.
There's always going to be some people that get pissed off when others are having fun.
Yeah I guess you are right. Haha
I don’t believe that bridge was an official closed bridge. Someone doesn’t want anyone to use it. You did the right by going around. Good news you met some nice people along the way. Life is good. Great ride the leaves were awesome! My recliner has a levitation fan so was able to fly right over that bridge. You just can’t slow down a good recliner. Only 7 more days.
Haha. Yeahhh.
Yes it was a local getting dumb.
That's my thought as well.
Screws and nails can be an inconvenience but here in CO some nut is putting tight wire between trees along the trail at neck height.
A good friend of mine was killed on his atv from a wire across the path. The sun was in his eyes and he didn't see it. His brother was close behind him and saw it happen. Some people are DISGUSTING they think the world is only for themselves.
@@camotablet8073 So sorry to hear that, did they ever find the SCUM that did that?
@@kx8960 Unfortunately No. Thanks, Be Safe out there!
@@camotablet8073 You as well.
I might walk my Motocycle over screws. I pick them up in parking lots like Home Depot, Mendards. Lowes.
I really like the segments of your wife's day following you.
Thanks for that feedback. I just told auny and she was happy to hear that.
1000% yes to more Auny!
Ok. I hear ya. Gonna work on getting her more involved. If she is comfortable that is. Let’s try and see
Those screws will cripple any horse or walker that comes along here.
@@TUGG75 WRONG, that was a DELIBERATE act by an a$$hole. The sign was OBVIOUSLY modified and NOT a legit DOT sign. I've seen that kind of sh!t before.
Yeah. Could be serious.
I picked up one at 60mph on a gravel road this past September, my first flat in 6 years.
Nasty
Glad it didn’t bite you
People are putting up official looking signs in Hickman County, TN. They are hoping you think it's an official closure and will turn around. If the road is on a county map, they can't keep you from using it. There are two roads I like to ride that have these signs and I just keep riding.
I’ve seen one of them. I tread lightly. Don’t wanna offend the locals.
@@MotoMission. Yeah, I take it easy through there. I understand why they don't want a bunch of people going up and down their peaceful road, but it is public.
Yeah. That’s kind of a hard reality. I have the same concerns with my own road at home.
Really like the way now your wife is in front of the scene too, just like you. Keep going.
Thanks
How about Fathers and Daughters? I'm a 65 yo woman who wishes I had been introduced to motorcycling when I was a kid! And engine maintenance, and the rest. Thank God for the College of UA-cam! Great videos, BTW :)
Sounds great! Glad you are riding
Dude those screws are crazy.
Sounds like when I take my Himalayan on the NEBDR I better bring my RotoPac. Gas might seem a little limited for my fuel capacity.
It’s fine as long as you don’t pass a gas station.
Careful about those screws. They will get ya
That's Shin Creek Road in Lew Beach NY. Let me find out who threw those screws down and they will have serious problems!
Yeah. That is gonna get someone hurt or killed
Do you think this BDR would be possible in a Yamaha xt250??
Of course. But the pavement sections will feel a bit long on a single cylinder. I suggest a twin cylinder bike for this one if possible
Lemme know your experience.
Fun fact: The bridge is a PORTAL. It was the original inspiration for the StarGate movie and series.
I need to try it again and see where it takes me
@@MotoMission. LOL Hope you like pyramids and Ancient Aliens!🤣🤣
Guarantee the same person that out the screws there is the same person that put up all the unnecessary yellow tape.
Yeah. I think that the sherif will soon be involved.
...and MODIFIED the DOT sign with the blue painter's tape and message.
Setting-up “ManTraps” is beyond cowardly and can get a disgruntled home owner very hurt and in years of trouble.
I am still trying to figure out who the maggot is that buried industrial glass shards on a public beach because he dont like all the dog walkers who are not always diligent about keeping their pets out of the water in 90 degree heat i am assuming.
If i ever figure it out im probably going back to jail.
Yeah. People are sometimes nasty. Hopeless and loveless people.
@ right on B.
tell us about your bike Bro I like your tour guide
I've barely seen anything in upstate NY and I've lived here all my life
Lots to see.
8:32 when was it? we were there Oct 20, 2024. the bridge is gone. they are building new bridge.
That was in October. Can’t remember the date. Glad they are saving that fun road
That seems like quit a stretch to simply say that someone sabotaged the bridge. If one was looking to do that there seems like a lot more effective ways to do it then that.
BTW, Beautiful footage
It was done on purpose. And that is sketchy.
Thanks for watching. Hoping to showcase the beauty.
@@MotoMission. I assume you know more then you're letting on then, I wasn't there so maybe I'm the one reaching
I try to be kind to the locals.
But sometimes people get crazy.
There is more to the story but I don’t have all the details
May never know
I love your videos but how about the Yamaha? Are you happy with it?
Loving this Yamaha. Lots of data now after all these miles
I NEED an adv bike so I can join your events… Let’s Ride brother
Let’s ride !
Sad people do this.
It’s happening in some places. People are just trying to cause trouble.
And sometimes a box of screws spills in the bed of a pickup, and are accidentally spread in unfortunate places.
Yikes
Yeeaaahhh, not in this case, that part was impassable to trucks, that was a deliberate act by an entitled a$$hole.
Someone thinks they own the road... Best not to F with them wait untill you get up into VT... They get wacky deep in the woods there... Last exploring in VT I had a bad feeling about where I was and turned around then asked on a local group and was told it was wise that guys loopy and you might disappear.. That wasn't on the BDR but it is new england for you..
Sounds like you are loving on the edge my friend. Haha. Yeah. Listen to your gut on that one
I didn’t see any manatees in the trout pond, did you?
I tried not to get close enough to the water. They can sneak up and attack
god damn if paul doesn't look like wayne the moonshine man
Paul hears that all the time
Always fantastic videos. I really enjoy your channel content. Hopefully I will get better in time with my videos and channel. Stay safe my friend. 👍
Thanks for watching
Do you really need a ADV bike for this? Could i make it on a Z900RS with some Dunlop Mutants?
Much of the route is paved. But when you get off road it can have mud and rocks at any moment. Tires will be critical. Be careful. Adv bikes are designed for this. So it’s what I would advise you to use.
How is there no cell signal? You are in a town!
Yeah. There are lots and lots of small towns in America w no cell signal. If you wanna find them then just follow me.
@MotoMission. I don't wanna find them, but I'm following nonetheless! Good times.
haaahaaaaaaa, there are days cell service sucks in downtown Montpelier VT (Capitol of the state) its a feature not a bug!
I would be so so upset finding that. My Christian values would be tested
Yeah. The more I analyzed that the more I got upset. Craziness.
People don’t want people enjoying anything.
I’m not riding anywhere I can’t carry my gun. Seems that jerks are getting more emboldened these days.
2A!
Democrats been doing that for decades, they did it to hare scramble and enduro courses back when i raced. They used two nails welded like a kids jack.
Pure evil
One thing I know is you bikers are sooooo smart and locals are so stupid, NOT!!!
Thanks for the kind comment.
Gee what insight full sayings for a foreigner.
Glad you are inspired
Gee no wifi, do you city Boys think there is wifi every where? Does there have to be a Starbucks every where. Keep riding out of our territory.
This comment makes me want to go get a cappuccino
yes new york sucks lol
Ok Dude, I know you live and die by video clicks and views, but that bridge was not "Sabotaged". Come on man, there was a mile of yellow tape around that bridge, and if you decided to cross it that was on you. Any one from NY would probably have temporarily taken the tape down, crossed and put the tape backup. And that stream looked passable If you did some "real off roading". If someone Sabotaged that bridge it would have been a wire strung across the road. I live relatively close to that area, you have to remember New York is a very litigious state, even in the backwoods of the lower Catskill's, hence all the yellow tape. The screws are no more than a non-motivated town worker not cleaning up at the end of the day. Some of these towns do not have huge budgets for seasonal road repair. Stop with the Bait clicking. Most of NY state is actually rural except for the metro areas. Oh yea, not every mom-and-pop business takes credit or debit cards in NY, bring cash! God bless every mom-and-pop business that still exists, they are getting fewer and fewer by the year. The guy in the previous video who came to your campsite probably had 30 bikes drive up his driveway, it's the fall and the BEDR sends everyone his way. I personally would make a sign and let them know after the 2nd or 3rd person came up that way that was not the correct route. Remember you are doing Adventure Motorcycling; you are going to run into difficulties. Sorry to vent, but you touched a nerve, know what you're talking about before you post, and remember this is just entertainment, but still has to be factual.
Maybe you are right. I’m learning. Thanks for your help pointing this out.
Hopefully you will like today’s video.
People need to set up trail cams to see who's doing this sh!t, and then go pay them a visit...
Yeah. Someone is gonna get seriously hurt