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the region of US $ 60 million ( AU $ 100 million ) for the twelve operational routes as well as projected for the about to be launched northern California BDR . The need for accommodation alone lends to viable economic development for the rural communities with seventy-five percent of riders spending three to eight nights on their chosen BDR , forty-five percent of these pay for lodgings . Twelve million dollars was spent on just accommodation during the 2022 calendar year .
“ A couple of times we chose [ to stay at ] motels so we could take a shower and do laundry ,” Frey suggested , his usual choice of accommodation is to camp . “ We ended up in neat towns , eating at different restaurants , buying groceries , gasoline and interacting with locals .”
" Many states are looking for new outdoor recreation opportunities to help diversify their economies ,” added Inna Thorn , Executive Director at Backcountry Discovery Routes . “ And bring new tourism dollars to local communities .”
Through its growth BDR has become a trusted brand with riders , yet it can ’ t be done without the support of other brands within the motorcycling community , especially the adventure segment . More that fifty brands see value in BDR ’ s work , supporting the organisation through sponsorship , donations , advertising , and participation in the annual Support Program .
" IT WAS A GOOD MIX OF RIDING AND SIGHTSEEING ...
BE FLEXIBLE TO MODIFY THE ROUTE IF WEATHER OR FATIGUE PLAYS A FACTOR ... BRING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ."
- ANDRÉ FREY
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