Backcountry Discovery

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.

BDR creates a new Backcountry Discovery Route each year for the Adventure Community. For each BDR route, a full-length documentary DVD, a Butler motorcycle map, and free GPS tracks are produced. BDR works with the forest service, land managers, and agencies responsible for public land to keep trails and remote roads open for motorcycling. Through careful investment of funds and resources, BDR is able to map new routes, provide free GPS tracks and advice, create photo and video archives of the routes, and educate the motorcycle community about motorcycle travel on public lands.

BDR works with motorcycle dealers and businesses across the U.S. to organize BDR movie premieres and training seminars. BDR projects bring significant motorcycle tourism dollars to small towns and communities. Past projects have brought over $1 Million in new tourism dollars in the first year, boosting revenues for hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and powersports dealers selling motorcycles, accessories, service, supplies, and apparel. Past projects have also spawned motorcycle rental and outfitter businesses. The projects are powered by a team of volunteers working with the 501c (4) non-profit.

Adventure Motorcycling encompasses more than just riding. It's about passion, adventure, travel, risk-taking, personal triumph, camaraderie, and becoming one with nature and the world. Since 2010, Backcountry Discovery Routes has inspired thousands of people, from seasoned adventure riders and those new to the sport, to take advantage of the riding opportunities available in the United States.