5 Days on the Arizona BDR, Part 2: Deep Sand, Mammoth Tracks, and a Treacherous Descent

Day 2 on the Arizona BDR had some of the toughest and best riding. We started the day off with a bang riding up 3 miles of deep sand wash to see some perfectly preserved mammoth tracks embedded in the rock. There were many drops and a lot of drama as we rode our big ADV bikes (I was on an Aprilia Tuareg 660) up and down the sandy section. Afterward, we rode up to a beautiful vista at Windy Point before taking on probably the hardest riding of the trip: the descent down the backside of Mt. Lemmon. I cannot believe this section is not on the official Arizona BDSR as an optional expert section. We had fun navigating the tight switchbacks, rock gardens, and deep descents coming down the mountain and back into the desert. We ended the day with our first overnight camp of the trip at Peppersauce campground. Riding and motorcycle camping the Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route has been a blast so far! Huge thanks to Arizona Motorcycle Adventure Tours (https://www.arizonamotorcycleadventuretours.com/) for organizing this tour and to Colorado Motorcycle Adventures (https://www.coloradomotorcycleadventures.com/) for loaning me the awesome Tuareg 660. I hope you'll join me for the entire five day journey on the Arizona BDR. I rode the Aprilia Tuareg 660 and had a blast exploring the deserts, lakes, and forests of Arizona. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the entire Dork in the Road Arizona BDR trip! Full disclosure: I was able to come on this tour for free in exchange for my help promoting it. Drone footage courtesy of @thegracefulrenegade AZBDR Motorcycle Camping Gear: Garmin InReach Messenger Plus: https://motocampnerd.com/products/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus?ref=dork Nemo Fillow Luxury Pillow: https://motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-fillo-luxury-camping-pillow?ref=dork Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent: https://motocampnerd.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-bikepack/?ref=dork Six Moon Designs Packing Pods: https://motocampnerd.com/products/six-moon-designs-packing-pods-3-pack-large/?ref=dork UST Parashovel PRO: https://motocampnerd.com/products/ust-parashovel-pro/?ref=dork Human Gear GoBite Duo Spork Combo: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/utensils/products/humangear-gobite-duo?ref=dork Nemo Moonlite Reclining Camp Chair: https://motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-moonlite-reclining-camp-chair?ref=dork Peak Refuel Chicken Coconut Curry: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/meals/products/peak-refuel-chicken-coconut-curry?ref=dork Big Agnes Campmeister Deluxe Insulated: https://motocampnerd.com/products/big-agnes-campmeister-deluxe-insulated?ref=dork Jetboil Flash w/Java Kit: https://motocampnerd.com/products/jetboil-flash-java-kit?ref=dork Sea to Summit Ultralight Pan: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/cookware/products/sea-to-summit-frontier-ultralight-pan?ref=dork Bighorn Insulated Meal Bag: https://amzn.to/4sPxAsS Klymit Drift Camping Pillow: https://amzn.to/3QUAvmJ Mosko Moto Reckless 40 Soft Luggage Setup: https://moskomoto.com/collections/rackless-systems/products/reckless-40l-v4-0?ghref=12956%3A690577 Sea to Summit Airlite Towel: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel?ref=dork Gear Aid Quick Dry Microfiber Towel: https://motocampnerd.com/products/gear-aid-quick-dry-microfiber-towel?ref=dork Exped Widget Pump: https://motocampnerd.com/products/exped-widget-pump?ref=dork Big Agnes Echo Park Sleeping Bag: https://motocampnerd.com/products/big-agnes-echo-park-20?ref=dork Sea to Summit Evac Compression Sack: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-evac-compression-dry-bag?_pos=1&_psq=sea+to+summit+bag&_ss=e&_v=1.0?ref=dork Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes: https://motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-wilderness-wipes?ref=dork Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. Dork in the Road Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQtiIu3sphRlmHPoT2NUD_iHI-9CT6DMPzJ7IClc1do/edit?usp=sharing FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice. My official recommendation is to avoid my content entirely for your own safety.