The AZBDR is a scenic ride across the state of Arizona, beginning at the Mexico border and finishing at the Utah border. The route has been created specifically for dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists who are interested in exploring Arizona’s remote back-country. This 750-mile south-to-north route utilizes many remote dirt roads and leads riders through iconic locations including the Mogollon Rim, Sunset Crater National Monument, Grand Canyon and the Navajo Nation.
Map | AZBDR
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Movie
The AZBDR documentary provides an in-depth look into the creation and first expedition of the AZBDR. Follow a group of riders on adventure and dual-sport motorcycles including the Yamaha WR250R, KTM 990 Adventures, BMW F800GS and the 2013 R1200GS water-cooled, as they tackle some of the toughest terrain and enjoy the stunning and varied landscapes of Arizona’s remote backcountry including historic old west towns, remote deserts, pine-covered mountains, beautiful canyons and Native American landscapes.
Production Credits
Producer/Director – Sterling Noren
Director of Photography – Sterling Noren
Video Editor – Sterling Noren
Helmet Cam Footage – Sterling Noren
Still Photography – Jon Beck
Video Post-Production – Noren Films
DVD Production – Noren Films
Graphic Design – ADV Brands
Team
Jon Beck – BMW R1200 GS Adventure
Justin Bradshaw – KTM 990 Adventure
Paul Guillien – BMW F800 GS
Tom Myers – BMW R1200 GS
Florian Neuhauser – BMW R1200 GS
Sterling Noren – BMW F800GS
Inna Thorn – Yamaha WR 250R
Austin Vince – BMW G650 GS Sertao
Rob Watt – KTM 990 Adventure
Special Thanks
Klim Technical Riding Gear
Nemo Equipment, Inc.
Butler Motorcycle Maps
Trailmaster Adventure Gear
Additional Thanks
ADV Rentals
BMW Motorcycle Owners Association
Colorado Motorcycle Adventures
Colorado Mountain Moto
Compass Expeditions
Konflict Motorsports & Suspension
Cyclops Adventure Sports
Divide Ride Adventures
House of Motorrad
JC Motors
Kate’s Real Food Bars
Ortlieb USA
Rawhyde Adventures
PSSOR
River Pilot Tours
TourUSA Motorcycle Rentals
Backcountry Discovery Routes
Backcountry Discovery Routes is a 501c (4) non-profit organization whose mission is to establish and preserve off-highway routes for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel. Through education, advocacy, and promotion of responsible motorcycle travel, BDR seeks to preserve backcountry motorcycling opportunities for generations to come.