01 Nov UTAH 2013 // UTBDR
Day 4
Some of my Day 4 was in my Day 3 video and photos.. sorry.. we never know what day it is out on the trail!
What a camp we had setup, Day 4 camp…
Upon arrival, DingWeed found a piece of carpet so he cut it in fours for each of us to have a doormat.. worked great!! And I will never go on a trip with out my DingWeed 3000 Tarp-O-Matic.. best thing ever!
Once again.. these two had there camp setup and were already eating by the time I was making my way over to the kitchen.. a well oiled machine I tell ya! Oh, by the way.. notice a big fire is going too!! We cut wood with BigDog’s Sven and he got a good hot coal goin’
We had to do some repairs on my mirror that somehow just broke off.. its a KTM folding mirror, I’ve had it for years, but I think resting my helmet on it was never a good idea… It held up about half the next day…
Navigating without ever straying off course, even when we get off route, takes a heck of a lot of knowledge about your whereabouts. I’ve learned the only way you actually gain that knowledge is, being there, riding it many times, studying the area & having a great passion to learn it. Well, let me tell you there isn’t a better navigator on the face of this planet on a dual sport than BigDog. He’s methodical in his routing, there’s a method to the madness, he doesn’t say much as he’s recalculating.. but makes sure you know we are heading in the right direction and just enjoy the ride. Even back home when me and BigDog go riding, it’s the same way…. I hope to gain a bit of this skill over the years.. but I doubt it, that’s why I got a SPOT tracker. 😀
Thanks Mark for leading us on this trip.. I can’t wait till our next trip..
Day 5 next…
Rob Green
Posted at 21:10h, 02 NovemberWell put together I really enjoyed your story. The pictures were great and the video really gives an idea what the riding is like. I hope to do the utbdr next summer. I did the wbdr last july and really enjoyed it but desert scenery on your trip is what I want to experience.
Thanks for posting your ride.
Basher
Posted at 22:33h, 02 NovemberHey Rob.. yes the UTBDR needs to be on your list! It has awesome scenery and was a lot of fun. Just be prepared to ride some sand!! I couldn’t believe how hot it got on a few days we rode it that late in the season.. getting up in the mountains cooled things of fast!
I’m hoping to get another BDR ride in next year.. just not sure which one. Be safe and keep me posted..
Matt Mustain
Posted at 00:00h, 08 DecemberHey Bill! Very good post on your ride, looks like y’all had a good time and some very nice scenery! I’m considering the COBDR next summer, just can’t decide between the TW and the Versys 😀
Hope things are going well up there!
Basher
Posted at 20:32h, 08 DecemberHey Matt! Glad to hear from you.. and I know the Versys is treating you very well!! The COBDR will be my next ride I think.. it will be on my WR250R for sure.. there’s some technical spots on it.. but I guess you could route around it if you took the Versys. But for me, it’d be the TW!
You could do a great tarmac route to in CO if you wanted to go 2up with your girlfriend.. all the roads are just awesome out there!
Take care and have a Merry Christmas!!
Matt Mustain
Posted at 20:59h, 16 DecemberSorry for the late reply….started planning my CO trip for this summer last night. It’ll be on the Versys, and will combine parts of the COBDR with other roads that I’m just interested in exploring. I’m going to attempt some technical stuff in Black Bear Pass and a few other tough spots so we’ll see how that goes! Going to do Black Canyon, Million Dollar Hwy, Pikes Peak and a few other spots that I’ve never done. Looks like I should ride a good part of southern CO west of I-25.
Hope all is well with you and the family! Merry Christmas to you too!
Basher
Posted at 23:37h, 17 DecemberHey Matt… I can’t wait to see your ride report after your trip, you have to keep me posted!! It’s great riding out there and you’ll have a blast, just enjoy every second!
Merry Christmas to you and your family too buddy! God Bless
Kevin Murphy
Posted at 04:50h, 16 AugustGreat ride report, really enjoyed it. Photo’s and video are great. I have had a WR250R for a couple of years but only ride it on day trips in the bush around my area in South Australia and am amazed at how far and where people ride these great bikes.