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Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route- south- 3/27-3/29

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:26 am
by Bucho
DAMN BDR Expedition South

BADAZZ Riders:
Bucho/Phil
Juddspaintballs/Jed
Wingfixer/Patrick
BDMaha/Brian
DaScrub/Paul

Maybes: Laoch?
J&J?
Marylander






Looking at my work schedule.

This will certainly be weather depending. We can always cancel the week before as weather is tricky in March.

But last week of March, 27-29th? Leave Tuesday morning, home by Thursday night. Or the week before? (3/20-3/22)

Maybe we do the VA side?

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:56 am
by juicebox
I can't do either of those. First week is right before a track day trip to JenningsGP in FL. The following week I'm doing a day at NJMP.

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Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:48 pm
by Glenduro
March is booked up for me too.

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:01 pm
by Laoch
Dates aside- I've been reading the threads and was wondering what types of bikes are you guys talking taking on this jaunt?

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:20 pm
by Bucho
I don't think there is much, (or anything?) very difficult on this route. Just from that little video/trailer, it looks like maybe a few rough dirt roads will be the hardest part to ride.
I"m going to ride my DR650 , (probably with the motard wheels). I think Jed's Weestrom or any of the lightweight multi cylinder adv bikes would be ideal.

While the smallest thumper will be just fine on the actual BDR route, our ride will probably start with a long road transit section down to the start.

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:26 pm
by Junior
Bucho wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:26 am Looking at my work schedule.

This will certainly be weather depending. We can always cancel the week before as weather is tricky in March.

But last week of March, 27-29th? Leave Tuesday morning, home by Thursday night. Or the week before? (3/20-3/22)

Maybe we do the VA side?
Mid week rides are tough for me. Take lots of pictures.

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:28 pm
by Rut Row
Junior wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:26 pm Mid week rides are tough for me. Take lots of pictures.
you are on trip two and I'm waiting on you to suggest dates :dirtdog:

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:37 pm
by Bucho
Laoch wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:01 pm Dates aside- I've been reading the threads and was wondering what types of bikes are you guys talking taking on this jaunt?
Your Honda Half-liter Twin would probably be the bike (though KLX would do fine).

Its 350+ miles from my house down to Damascus VA. Thats basically taking I81 and burning out five and half hours of riding.

Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:41 pm
by juicebox
Bucho wrote:
Laoch wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:01 pm Dates aside- I've been reading the threads and was wondering what types of bikes are you guys talking taking on this jaunt?
Your Honda Half-liter Twin would probably be the bike (though KLX would do fine).

Its 350+ miles from my house down to Damascus VA. Thats basically taking I81 and burning out five and half hours of riding.
Taking my XR650L...

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Re: Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Trip 1

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:41 pm
by Bucho
Junior wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:26 pm
Mid week rides are tough for me. Take lots of pictures.
Sorry Junior. Wasn't trying to leave you (and most people) out. But that works best for me.

I figure someone else will organize a weekend trip (for the normal people) that will have 4-5 times the attendance of my midweek ride.