Kirk is the consummate tour guide. His knowledge of the area - not just the routes, but the stops and the history - made this film so compelling. The photography and the editing was superb. It's amazing what those bikes can do! There's something very special about North Georgia. It was always one of my favorite places to ride.
I've been saying for years that the south east needs some love from the BDR community. I've been riding north alabama, north Georgia, western NC for years. Love it up there!!!
the Smokey Mountain 500, South East Adventure Trail and Georgia Traverse exist. Excited to check out this Chattahoochee route but it doesn't have to be "BDR" to be a great adventure route
I live in Birmingham and have ridden all over alabama. Unfortunately Alabama does not have the quality or quantity of “BDR roads” to make it a destination for motorcyclists. But North Georgia is amazing. I’m still discovering great roads after decades of riding. Unfortunately nothing east of the Mississippi River compares to the quality and quantity of motorcycle roads out west
@@jackal3911I’ve been reading a lot about it and watching some videos. Seems like they’re definitely different enough. Always nice to have options, doesn’t have to be a competition
Great video of some of the best rides in the Southeast. I've been riding up there for about 20 years. It was great to see trails I've ridden turned into a BDR.
Growing up in this area, I've ridden most of these tracks. It's super nice you guys turned it into a proper route and bringing business to the local Mom and Pop country stores etc! Really appreciate what you guys do! Now lets go ride and film it!!!
Just got back from doing this ride. I’m a GA native and have done most if not all of these roads already, but it’s a great curated route and has all my favorites. Definitely recommend!
Glad to see more BDR work in the southeast. The route looks amazing. As a warning, if you see a turtle with a long tail and beak like the one in this video, it's a snapping turtle and can break bones with it's bite. This one looks like a baby though.
looks amazing this one, i'd be all over this if i was over there - watching from England and this is somewhat reminiscent of our forest riding, wet, slippy, muddy and rocky 🙂 heart goes out to all those in NC right now
Nice film as usual, and I'm glad the Southeast is now on the map, BDR-wise. We don't have the mile-high Rocky Mountains, nor the sandy deserts, but North Georgia and the Carolinas hold a special beauty all their own. Glad you had a good time! Y'all come back now, ...y'hear?
As someone who has lived in central Georgia for a little more than a decade, this was desperately needed; but we need more. There is virtually no good adventure or dualsport riding anywhere except north Ga. I'm too far away to go find all of those spots. I need logged routes that I can go experience. Thanks again, and we hope to see more.
What a great looking and fun route! I live in north AL and have not done any of the BDR's, but I'm hoping that changes for me in the next couple years. This one will be the first one I do! Cheers!
@klxcountry if I did it, I'd definitely want to have company. I have a buddy that has a Tiger 900, he'd probably be interested, too. I'm on a 1250 GSA. I would want to switch over to soft luggage instead of my hard panniers.
haha. these guys make it look easy. the part after the river crossing was my favorite. their were some i would say not beginner parts there. only jacked up jeep vehicles can get thru that area so be prepared it will challenge you in a few spots.....loved the twistys....
Those pups were so ADORABLE. We stopped for almost an hour trying to coax them out with lunch meat. Our support guy Mani was there and able to coordinate sending the shelter GPS coords for pickup ASAP.
50/50 would be fine if it’s not super sloppy wet and you’re familiar with slick mud. I was running Motoz Tractionator Rallz on my R1200GS - they performed great with grabbing embedded rocks and even grippy in the flat wet clay. Keep in mind the tires aren’t the deal breaker, but your skill level and experience in slimy rocky claybed terrain will determine your success (no matter the bike).
Good to know, Jess. I often run D606s in the east. I spent some time out west with the venerable Pat Jacques; she turned me on to the Tractionator Rallz. ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
@RideBDR Yo! What the heck, no credits for that sweet sweet furr baby Rich Jones was carrying about? Serious lack of judgement to ignore acknowledging a cat! The internet will never forgive you! Starting a petition that the cat is mentioned. ;)
Good call, Trash! I wondered the same thing. Kiki ❤. Never ignore a cat (or any strays...I'm happy to hear the pups found homes). ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
I love the BDR organization and all it does but I’m getting tired of the videos being commercials for massive overpriced bikes. Rich people playing with digital ride settings for each type of gravel is not what adventure riding is about! It’s too bad you guys try so hard to cut out the average Joe bikes from the footage. You come across like a bunch upperclass folks touring the land of the common folk. How about regular people on regular bikes with minimal packs just riding and enjoying?
Hi Scott...as wonderful as some of the big bikes are you can ride just about anything with tall suspension and good tires on the BDRs. I have ridden my humble WeeTwoFiddy CRF Rally cross country on TransAmerica Trail, parts of several BDRs in the process of TAT, WYBDR, MABDR and beyond. A used Japanese dual-sport moto can be had for a fraction of the price of the big bikes yet still get out there. Go get you some BDR...it is good for the soul. Best wishes. ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
Bro, there are so many good bikes for a fraction of the price. I have a drz400s as my little dualsport/adventure bike. It may not have all the bells and whistles, but it eats up the terrain just as good and is lighter to pick up and cheaper to fix if it breaks (which it never has!)
Please tell me you guys waited for someone to pick up those clearly dumped puppies as opposed to just riding off and hoping the humane society would find them?
@@kleinbiker1 Our support guy Mani stayed behind and contacted the shelter with specific GPS coords. They confirmed pickup. And yes they were clearly dumped, those poor pups. Glad Louise stopped where she did otherwise we never would have heard them!
Guess you’re not following who sponsored the route and the filming, if you go look at all BDR films they are sponsored by different bike brands……. Nothing wrong with a gs let alone a Klr, ride your ride
You obviously know nothing about BDR’s. BMW is the #1 sponsor by a huge margin. Yes, other companies are involved but minuscule in comparison to BMW. From the dozen or so BDR documentaries I’ve seen, it’s usually 80-90% riders on BMW GS’s.
BMW, the only $30,000 adventure bike that rusts. NO THANKS...... People spend big bucks to buy them, and big bucks to keep them from breaking down. They're like European cars....... costly to own, and nothing more than status symbols. I'll Take a Yamaha T700 or Suzuki V-Strom over a GS, any day of the week.
but....... you watched it anyway...You will be an Old Fart one day and God willing you will be healthy enough to experience these adventures and the friendships that are developed along the way. Now. TUCK IN YOUR SHIRT AND GET OFF MY LAWN!
20:07 That awkward moment you go in for the high-five but your bro goes in for the first bump. 🤣 Love it.
the entire video and that was what i was going to comment hahaha good ole turkey bump lmao
Kirk is the consummate tour guide. His knowledge of the area - not just the routes, but the stops and the history - made this film so compelling. The photography and the editing was superb. It's amazing what those bikes can do! There's something very special about North Georgia. It was always one of my favorite places to ride.
I've been saying for years that the south east needs some love from the BDR community. I've been riding north alabama, north Georgia, western NC for years. Love it up there!!!
the Smokey Mountain 500, South East Adventure Trail and Georgia Traverse exist. Excited to check out this Chattahoochee route but it doesn't have to be "BDR" to be a great adventure route
I live in Birmingham and have ridden all over alabama. Unfortunately Alabama does not have the quality or quantity of “BDR roads” to make it a destination for motorcyclists. But North Georgia is amazing. I’m still discovering great roads after decades of riding. Unfortunately nothing east of the Mississippi River compares to the quality and quantity of motorcycle roads out west
@@virginialax03 This is just a big chunk of the Smokey Mtn 500 anyway. No reason they should be trying to rename it. Lol.
@@jackal3911I’ve been reading a lot about it and watching some videos. Seems like they’re definitely different enough. Always nice to have options, doesn’t have to be a competition
Just moved to Talladega and there’s some supremely great riding!
Great video of some of the best rides in the Southeast. I've been riding up there for about 20 years. It was great to see trails I've ridden turned into a BDR.
Growing up in this area, I've ridden most of these tracks. It's super nice you guys turned it into a proper route and bringing business to the local Mom and Pop country stores etc! Really appreciate what you guys do! Now lets go ride and film it!!!
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@klxcountry much appreciated! Check out the Idaho playlist. They are my favorite!
@@PSBEadventures will do!
Just got back from doing this ride. I’m a GA native and have done most if not all of these roads already, but it’s a great curated route and has all my favorites. Definitely recommend!
Awesome company and people to make this happen for a regular guy!
Glad to see more BDR work in the southeast. The route looks amazing. As a warning, if you see a turtle with a long tail and beak like the one in this video, it's a snapping turtle and can break bones with it's bite. This one looks like a baby though.
Well done ! Can’t wait to head up n my 300L
Can't wait to do this ride. Thanks for bringing the BDR-X to Georgia!
looks amazing this one, i'd be all over this if i was over there - watching from England and this is somewhat reminiscent of our forest riding, wet, slippy, muddy and rocky 🙂 heart goes out to all those in NC right now
Nice film as usual, and I'm glad the Southeast is now on the map, BDR-wise.
We don't have the mile-high Rocky Mountains, nor the sandy deserts, but North Georgia and the Carolinas hold a special beauty all their own.
Glad you had a good time!
Y'all come back now, ...y'hear?
I think for me this has been the most attractive BDR route yet, as it most closely resembles where I live in MN.
Best film yet!!!!
As someone who has lived in central Georgia for a little more than a decade, this was desperately needed; but we need more.
There is virtually no good adventure or dualsport riding anywhere except north Ga. I'm too far away to go find all of those spots. I need logged routes that I can go experience.
Thanks again, and we hope to see more.
If you're used to the climate out west and you do this in late summer, better buckle up, buttercup! The heat and humidity is no joke!
The shade from all the trees was quite a nice reprieve, and the rain helped but definitely made the slick clay more adventurous 😂
What a great looking and fun route! I live in north AL and have not done any of the BDR's, but I'm hoping that changes for me in the next couple years. This one will be the first one I do! Cheers!
It would be my first, too. I live in central Georgia. You trying to run solo or with someone?
@klxcountry if I did it, I'd definitely want to have company. I have a buddy that has a Tiger 900, he'd probably be interested, too. I'm on a 1250 GSA. I would want to switch over to soft luggage instead of my hard panniers.
I love this area, get a cabin during the holidays here and am excited to experience a different view of it! Thanks for bringing the BDR here!
Thanks for your work.
Just rode it today minus the last 25 miles around Suches (got dark on me because I started late). Very well-done.
The whole thing? In one day?
@klxcountry It's 350 miles. The average riding pace is 250 miles a day.
From Talladega, Thank Y'all! 🐕🐕🐕🤟🏾
Need an Ozark BDR route!
Congrats and can’t wait to give it a go!
Well done and much appreciated!
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Looks so fun!
haha. these guys make it look easy. the part after the river crossing was my favorite. their were some i would say not beginner parts there. only jacked up jeep vehicles can get thru that area so be prepared it will challenge you in a few spots.....loved the twistys....
Man this looks fun. I think i need to trade in the motocross bike for one of these. This place is only about an hour from me.
Thx a lot ❤
Jess is part of this, awesome! Shout out to her & Rich, MRP RR#56
Woohoo, thanks for the shoutout!! Truly enjoyed this route, and every turn kept me on my toes
Sendit MRP alumni woooooo
Not sure if it's been answered but I'd love a breakdown of the gear. Specifically the chin mounts for GoPros and the soft bags on the big BMWs...
I can tell you my soft bags are the Mosko moto pannier system. Not sure about the GoPro mounts specifically
my ride would have been over the minute I saw the puppies. wouldn't have been able to leave them.
Those pups were so ADORABLE. We stopped for almost an hour trying to coax them out with lunch meat. Our support guy Mani was there and able to coordinate sending the shelter GPS coords for pickup ASAP.
After we connected with the shelter, the puppies were rescued and soon adopted. Happy outcome.
7min mark - BMW did not actually get the idea, it was HD that was first to market the Turtle Suspension.😁
Will my Honda cb750 make it through those trails?
Great video and route. Look forward to riding it next year. Can this be run on a 505/50 tires or is a more aggressive tread pattern needed?
50/50 would be fine if it’s not super sloppy wet and you’re familiar with slick mud. I was running Motoz Tractionator Rallz on my R1200GS - they performed great with grabbing embedded rocks and even grippy in the flat wet clay. Keep in mind the tires aren’t the deal breaker, but your skill level and experience in slimy rocky claybed terrain will determine your success (no matter the bike).
Good to know, Jess. I often run D606s in the east. I spent some time out west with the venerable Pat Jacques; she turned me on to the Tractionator Rallz. ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
Pirelli rally str tires would work for this route?
Does anyone know what time of the year this was? Thanks
Gosh I wish I. Like do that. I am 63 now and riding a 1200 RT but adventure biking looks so much more fun. Am I too old though? Hmmm
NOPE!!! ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
You are only as old as you feel, and even that can be overcome with foolish tenacity.
The guy on the Husky 701 is 65. Go for it.
You are not too old. Get some training and ride!
@@klakeman59that guy was pretty talented 😊
As someone who lives in Georgia, I just wish that I could actually afford a motorcycle...
Put a little away each month... First or second Gen KLRs can be had for under $3K
Looks amazing! How many days you CB complete it?
What was the name of the place you stayed that served Chicken and Catfish in Dillard?
the Dillard House!
Any one know what helmet the girl on the gs has ??
There’s two girls on two GSs… but I have the Touratech Aventuro Pro helmet and I slapped some magnetic cat ears on there 🥰
@@jesshofherr Cat ears look great I was looking for the other helmet the greyish one. Thanks
Great film and routing... but it could use different music. I'm quibbling.
What kind of heartless person would dump puppies out in the national forest for coyotes to kill
Smokey Mtn 500
The Husky is the smartest bike out of the bunch of those….
No way, the GS is incredible on the twisty roads there. Kirk even asked to ride mine on the pavement 😝
@RideBDR Yo! What the heck, no credits for that sweet sweet furr baby Rich Jones was carrying about? Serious lack of judgement to ignore acknowledging a cat! The internet will never forgive you! Starting a petition that the cat is mentioned. ;)
😂 Kiki appreciates your support bahhahaha
Kiki says Sendit and thanks for the love!
Good call, Trash! I wondered the same thing. Kiki ❤. Never ignore a cat (or any strays...I'm happy to hear the pups found homes). ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
When the guide is riding/planner a 701 it may be a clue.
Terrible background music lol. Would rather hear the bikes. Rain rides aren't that fun - sorry lol.
I love the BDR organization and all it does but I’m getting tired of the videos being commercials for massive overpriced bikes. Rich people playing with digital ride settings for each type of gravel is not what adventure riding is about! It’s too bad you guys try so hard to cut out the average Joe bikes from the footage. You come across like a bunch upperclass folks touring the land of the common folk. How about regular people on regular bikes with minimal packs just riding and enjoying?
I wish I had the money to purchase a GS but those bikes are way out of my reach. 😢
Hi Scott...as wonderful as some of the big bikes are you can ride just about anything with tall suspension and good tires on the BDRs. I have ridden my humble WeeTwoFiddy CRF Rally cross country on TransAmerica Trail, parts of several BDRs in the process of TAT, WYBDR, MABDR and beyond. A used Japanese dual-sport moto can be had for a fraction of the price of the big bikes yet still get out there. Go get you some BDR...it is good for the soul. Best wishes. ~ MewZiKat of TN mtns
310GS 😊
Bro, there are so many good bikes for a fraction of the price. I have a drz400s as my little dualsport/adventure bike. It may not have all the bells and whistles, but it eats up the terrain just as good and is lighter to pick up and cheaper to fix if it breaks (which it never has!)
Yamaha Super Tenere is a decent "poor man's" GS. imho
Can a 4Runner make it through this BDR? I’d love for my wife and kiddos to follow me as a support vehicle. Thanks!
No way. Some of the roads are too narrow based on rider videos I've watched. They could take pavement around, though.
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Please tell me you guys waited for someone to pick up those clearly dumped puppies as opposed to just riding off and hoping the humane society would find them?
@@kleinbiker1 Our support guy Mani stayed behind and contacted the shelter with specific GPS coords. They confirmed pickup. And yes they were clearly dumped, those poor pups. Glad Louise stopped where she did otherwise we never would have heard them!
Way too many GS'S and not enough other Dual Sport Motorcycles represented! I guess you're following the money?
Guess you’re not following who sponsored the route and the filming, if you go look at all BDR films they are sponsored by different bike brands……. Nothing wrong with a gs let alone a Klr, ride your ride
You obviously know nothing about BDR’s. BMW is the #1 sponsor by a huge margin. Yes, other companies are involved but minuscule in comparison to BMW. From the dozen or so BDR documentaries I’ve seen, it’s usually 80-90% riders on BMW GS’s.
Husky 701 Enduro baby
BMW MOTORAD is a sponsor....
BMW, the only $30,000 adventure bike that rusts. NO THANKS...... People spend big bucks to buy them, and big bucks to keep them from breaking down. They're like European cars....... costly to own, and nothing more than status symbols. I'll Take a Yamaha T700 or Suzuki V-Strom over a GS, any day of the week.
This was actually boring. Less talk, more ride please. And less overacting.
Even ADV is woke now LMAO...
@@patrickkennedy7756 🙄
What the hell does that mean?
What in the hell are you talking about? Does every person in a video have to have a penis to meet your approval?
Exactly @@yivit2000
Grow up, incel.
Can't believe she dumped it there. Why take such a large bike? Ya'll look like coffee shop riders.
Everybody is an expert on the internet.
@@MeerkatADVamen
Nothing on this route that can’t be handled by the biggest ADV bike.
Shit happens on any bike and you sure don’t see all the details on video.
You sound like the kind of guy I would NOT want to ride with.
These videos are so boring. Just old farts product placing bmw
but....... you watched it anyway...You will be an Old Fart one day and God willing you will be healthy enough to experience these adventures and the friendships that are developed along the way. Now. TUCK IN YOUR SHIRT AND GET OFF MY LAWN!