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Backcountry Discovery Routes ®, the non-profit leader in off-pavement route creation for adventure and dualsport motorcycles , announced Outside Interactive , Inc .’ s Gaia GPS as the “ Official BDR Navigation App ” kicking off a multi-year partnership that includes integration of GPS route downloads from the BDR website directly into the Gaia app , instructional resources , FAQ ’ s , upcoming webinars on route planning and navigation , and more .
A key feature of the partnership is a seamless “ one click ” option for users to import routes directly from the BDR website into their Gaia account and onto their mobile devices . This custom functionality provides immediate access to BDR ’ s more than 20,000 kilometres of free routes , enhanced by Gaia ’ s powerful map and navigational tools .
“ One of the more frequent questions we get at BDR is , “ what type of GPS ” do you recommend ?" said Inna Thorn , Executive Director of BDR . " Along with a GPS unit , our scouting teams rely on Gaia GPS for navigation , track recording , route building , weather , and public land boundary verification . We are excited to offer this new practical solution to the BDR community , where downloading tracks and navigating in the backcountry without WiFi or cellular signal is now easier than ever .”
As the primary mode of navigation for motorcyclists shifts to mobile devices , this new partnership and expanded functionality is expected to be welcomed by both experienced and new riders alike . Meanwhile , BDR ’ s GPS tracks will continue to function on any standard GPS device capable of displaying tracks with a minimum of 500 waypoints .
“ Here at Outside , we believe everyone should experience all the amazing things nature has to offer ," explained Devin Lehman , Gaia GPS , Group Product Manager . " Our partnership with BDR is built on a shared passion for responsible backcountry navigation and exploration . With the integration of BDR ' s routes and resources into Gaia GPS , we are excited to offer riders the tools they need to confidently and safely explore the backcountry , and support BDR ' s mission to promote responsible off-pavement travel .”
Options for Gaia GPS include a free “ basic ” version ,
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