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TM North America and US-based non-profit,
Backcountry Discovery Routes, have embarked
upon a two-year collaboration to create off-high-
way routes in Southern California and Wyoming
for the dual-sport and adventure riding commu-
nities. The cooperation will help the non-profit
organization create a documentary film of each route,
provide free GPS tracks and enhanced planning tools for
the riding community. The partnership will also give KTM
an opportunity to give back to riders and provide a great
platform to showcase their adventure motorcycle models
which are ideally suited to off-road adventure riding.
“We are excited that KTM understands how important
managed travel is to preserving access to our public lands.
Their energy and investment really helps our volunteers
create more routes and push the BDR mission," said Back-
country Discovery Routes Direct of Route Development,
Rob Watt.
Early 2019 will mark the release of the latest documen-
tary film California Backcountry Discovery Route South
which will feature 4-time Baja 1000 Champion and Dakar
Rally competitor Quinn Cody who grew up riding and rac-
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