When I was a kid you could ride all over private lands without a problem, then a couple of dingle-berries sued some land owners after crashing on their property.Some great trails was lost to riding because of people like that.

@1967Rick

Жыл бұрын

Dam dingleberries!

@epiccartman5579

Жыл бұрын

For the best considering nowadays people will just start shooting if they find you on their property on accident

@theburger_king

3 ай бұрын

Dam dingleberries!

Finally! A video about where to find these "fire-roads" everyone keeps talking about. 😅 I've seen dozens of videos about how great it is without a single word on HOW TO ACTUALLY FIND THEM. 😆 Thank you so much!

Hello Dorkness, my old friend I've come to watch you talk again Because your video came creeping, Into my mind info came leaping, And the vision that was planted in my brain, Still remains, within the sound of cycling. Vroom-vroom. Very informative video, Ben!

I live in Nevada. I just put a big circle around the state and a big X over Las Vegas. Everything outside of the X is rideable. :)

*General Tip* purple paint on the top of fence posts means private property no trespassing in most US states

Cool vid man! I enjoy your content. Good to see other areas in Oregon that people are riding.

I have my WR250R ready for some exploring. Enjoying your channel. Around Bend Oregon out!

Thank you soooo much! I finally found the perfect riding spot!

Good info; didnt know about onx, thanks! 😀

Great video :) I've been researching these things to prepare a list of places to go to help me get my dirt legs back under me in a fun, but safe manner. I want to do rides where I stay on NF roads for the majority of the ride except for the ride out of town. Specifically, I want to work up to being able to crisscross dirt roads as much as possible while riding out to the volcanos and Crater Lake, and the ice age flood areas, eventually. No super-crazy back country stuff, just dirt roads in various states of repair. I definitely need to get those apps on my phone, pronto, so I can learn how to use them properly.

Great info. I’m always on the search as most and, as you comment, the best thing is to 1. Get out and ride, and 2. Talk to locals. There are a ton of ADV class C and D roads near me but they’re intentionally kept a secret as once they become popular they are often gated. I’ve “discovered” more by just exploring backroads than I have ever found on an app or elsewhere. Again, good info.

A+ Video. Take Care, Clark

Thx for the tips!

Excellent guide for finding off-road riding. You're right. The most fun grows out of curiousity to see "where that road/trail goes." Butler Maps also has some good off-road maps for some states, mostly in the West. Also worth mentioning; Colorado, at least, requires a Colorado Parks & Wildlife OHV registration and permit, including fork-cover decals which have to be renewed annually. This includes search and rescue fees. Some companies offer off-road vehicle insurance. Progressive, for example, offers liability only insurance for as little as $75 a year. Prices go up with more coverage. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for the “responsible rider” notes at 9:00 - it’s crazy how many people think littering or messing up the land isn’t a problem. Great video and good resources! One tip - be aware that Avenza works with geo-enabled pdfs…not all pdfs. It’s additional information that tell Avenza where the pdf sits on the glove.

Thank you for talking of how to find off pavement riding roads/trails

Thank you so much for the info !

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks for the video. Get information!

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Noob here with a ‘75 Honda XL250K2. Looking forward to hittin the trail here in Stanislaus forest soon. Also looking at DRZ400S as next bike, but need to enjoy this cool vintage bike first. Enjoy your vids...great info and just long/short enough for my ADD.

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@MorganaRavenheart

Жыл бұрын

Nice, i have a 78 Honda XL250S 😊

Try Rider Planet, it has great stuff also. Thanks for the information, I’ll try onX.

Good video I wanted to say that on Forest Service Maps a Red LG Means Locked Gate

Thank you so much it’s intimidating getting into this I just want a good place to take my 5 year old and out but I just got into the sport myself he has his own 50cc we have been riding on our friends private property. Damn your in Oregon!? I just moved from Medford I’m in Redding now.

Nice! ❤

Thanks for the onX tip, getting ready to purchase a new Honda CRF 250 L.

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@hardworkingamerican8847

3 жыл бұрын

Wait for the 300 , it's almost here .

@gophop

3 жыл бұрын

wait for the 300

Im a relatively new subscriber, Love you content and I will be getting an Africa Twin. Off subject question. your beard is majestic. What do you use/ how do you care for it. And yes, I will be excellent to my fellow man.

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I use Maestro's beard butter and like it a lot.

@kenheller4710

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad Thank you, I will get some.

I live in Dallas and it seems any fun off-roading is at least 2 hours away so I’m gonna have to plan my trip super far in advance.

@davidmiller6045

2 ай бұрын

Northwest OHV Park in Bridgeport, TX. It's a pay area owned by the state, need an OHV sticker. It's only open on weekends, and it's mostly Jeeps and side by sides

This is part of the reason why I want to move to the PNW in the future. There just isn't as much free space like in Pennsylvania, sadly.

The highest point in my county is located on an Indian Reservation. Years ago you could ride within 70 feet of the summit with no restrictions. Then you had to park and climb the last 70 feet. About 15 years ago the tribe closed off the reservation to anyone other than residents and federal officials. The official word was that motorcycle riders were coming on the res and riding in areas where the were not supposed to be. Like across peoples farms. Although the rumor was that some of it had to do with tribal politics. The tribe opened the res to four wheel drive vehicles about 8 years ago, IF you pay a $25 fee. But it is STILL off limits to ANY type of motorcycle unless you are a resident. It just goes to show how some bikers can spoil things for everyone.

Finding places to ride on Privet land. phone app called " onX Hunt " has land owners names and property lines. You will have to find the owners Ph# and or place of residence but it does give you the names of the landowners. My friend uses the app for fly fishing land access to the reivers and creeks.

Just got a xr600 and am looking for some good spots close to Portland….

I live on Long Island in New York. We are EXTREMELY limited on off road areas. Most of the good ones are already illegal. ☹️. My wife lived in your area for a few years and i really want to bring my DRZ there for a visit!

@luisrod106

3 жыл бұрын

Yea ny sucks. Even the beaches suck. U can’t do any but sun bathe. Everything is restricted

@VroomvroomNY

Жыл бұрын

I hate NY but PA has some good trails

@94SexyStang

Жыл бұрын

NJ pine barrens, wharton forest are Free to ride....gotta have a Plate.....it's a really massive place, bring a map, GPS and Cell signals can fail.

Be aware of hunting season. I can’t count the number of times I have came across a rich green patch and tree stand or camouflage hut. Just met an old man with 100 acres on one of my expeditions who gave me the keys to dirt heaven. 2023 is gonna be a great year. Google Earth is my preferred method.

Apparently (and I can only say apparently cuz A I ain't got a bike yet and B even if I did I ain't been there) there's an OHV Park near my house. I live in the exurbs of Chicago and there's apparently one in Kansasville, Wisconsin.

I'm telling them Ditr "said" I could!!! 😆 just kidding, thanks for the info.

are two wheel ohv worth getting into if you want to ride on public land or is one better off just to go straight to the dual sport option?

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the dual sport for the "go anywhere" versatility. I still ride it on OHV trails.

You know I figured moving back to Arkansas I’d have plenty of riding areas but thanks the the massive fracking in this area, all the good land is locked up tight!

Oregon scooter adventure on facebook. we love new riders !! Camping fishing and crabbing often .

I haven't seen you use one, but any thoughts on dedicated GPS devices you can load rides into? I am personally not a fan of using my primary communications device as also my navigation device.

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I prefer the inReach with built-in GPS. That way I have two GPS and two communication devices. Dedicated GPS might be good someday...but I don't want to carry that, my phone, and my inReach. Nice to combine where you can.

@marchofthecontraption8060

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad I forgot about the inreach. Just looked into the plans, not as high as I feared. Agreed on the cutting down extra carrying. ... after writing this reply I watched the gift guide...if only I had done it in a different order. :/

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

No worries, lol.

Arg. Was hoping this was going over all the best places to ride in the country lol

@DorkintheRoad

5 ай бұрын

That would be a very long video. Better to teach a man to fish (aka find your own routes) than give him a fish. ;)

KZread unsubscribed me from your channel?! I just had to resub

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

WTF KZread?!?

@jw8327

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad Yeah it's done that to a couple of the gun and adventure channels I watch as well! KZread is full of it.

@blixxy1320

3 жыл бұрын

@@jw8327 same here. especially the smaller gun channels🤔

All Trails app!

What is a PDF ?

It looks like you ride alone most of the time. Can you recommend some kind of like emergency tech in case of a bad injury and I am up in the woods by myself?

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I have an Inreach mini that works well.

@DoItWithDaisy

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad Thank you. Didn't think it was what I needed but the interactive SOS function is exactly what I want ♥️ Do you have an affiliate link so you get credit?

Dork i hope your brother Chadalac is writing all this down. We need a brother ride.

Helloooooooooooooo Oregon, Mount hood national forest is my backyard 😂🤣😂

Kinda makes me wanna move back to Oregon, lol

Me tooo

onx Canada is not map

New to the area…anyone near Phoenix wanna meet up for some riding?

Come to Bulgaria - every main road is off-road!

@ezbg

Жыл бұрын

😂

I’m not sure if you got my last email reply. Because I will send it directly through email LOL on your Honda 250 did you upgrade your front suspension right away? Does a front suspension have to be upgraded if you’re not doing anything radical? Being a rider of 260 pounds

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I've never done any suspension upgrades to any of my bikes and I weigh the same as you. I say just ride it for awhile and only upgrade if you feel like you need to. You'll be just fine in the interim.

@michaelnocella8670

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad thank you for your Knowledge input

Trees painted purple means stay out

GAIA GPS

Like in skateboarding, don't blow up the spot. Keep it secret, keep it safe.

Beware if you get a grom you will be instantly addicted to tresspassing onroad and offroad.

Please know in this vid “off-road” means off-pavement. True off-road travel is illegal on nearly all public lands and causes significant damage to plants and soils.

@motosporttouring

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that info ? There are state designated areas which are 100% legal, also federal land, trails, state run motocross tracks, and public motocross tracks. I’ve listed links in another post. Check it out. The places run by government agencies are very careful with where you can ride. You aren’t allowed to rip up vegetation, or ride anywhere you want. Access is limited, trails are maintained and closed, as are certain areas with vegetation to help nurture it back. I’ve seen that many times since in my riding. It’s not nearly as destructive as you think.

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

I think he's referring to true "cross country" riding, rather than riding on designated, maintained trails and roads.

@motosporttouring

3 жыл бұрын

Dork in the Road ah got it. Makes sense. Thanks for the video

@archeo289

3 жыл бұрын

@@DorkintheRoad I appreciate the terminology description. In my Forest Service job we consider anything we drive our trucks on roads. If it’s designed for a utv or smaller it’s a trail. I like the term cross-country. BTW I’m a big fan of your channel. Awesome content.

Getting famous off comments day 182, so I can live the dream, live life like there’s no tomorrow🚀

Meanwhile in Germany... There isn't a place you can drive legally. Y'all are lucky, don't take it for granted lol

@noidea2655

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah... They are. It really sucks. I have a few spots where are no -signs- but -knowing- that it still is illegal und could come with a very heavy fine... Is really really annoying.I always feel hunted. But where to train for stuff like the TET

@avonlearebel

Жыл бұрын

Should have fought harder in the Second World War and the US would have been yours.

If you find a nice place to ride DON'T POST IT. If you do it will be gone before you know it. People shit on everything....

@94SexyStang

Жыл бұрын

TRUE......there's always stupid kids looking to ride in the wake of others, and they ruin Everything.

I live in IL it sucks balls

And please pack your folding shovel so you can bury your turds this seems to be a recurring theme I've been seeing in Minnesota anyway so stop by your local army navy store and get one!

Naw just take off the license plate and TURF the TOWN and FLY!!!

GAIA GPS

@DorkintheRoad

3 жыл бұрын

Another good app.