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Escape the city and discover the Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route, a scenic dual-sport adventure on dirt, gravel and paved roads through remote parts of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Starting in Damascus, VA, and ending in Lawrenceville, Tioga County, PA. This 1,080-mile route primarily uses forest roads and rural country lanes through the Appalachian mountains, majestic forests, bucolic farming landscapes, Amish country, and locations that played pivotal roles in early American history.
Meet fellow adventure riders at an inspirational evening of film and adventure! Watch the MABDR documentary at one of the upcoming movie premieres. We are adding new dates on a daily basis, so check back soon if you don't see your location.
If you're interested in hosting the MABDR premiere, visit this page, or email us for more information.
The MABDR project is Presented by
Official Dealership
MABDR Movie Tour is brought to you by
Cross Country Cycle, 911 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ.
Pre-Film Party: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Meet members of the BDR team, enjoy light refreshments, and socialize with fellow adventure riders. Free shuttle provided to and from the theater from the Cross Country Cycle parking lot. Last shuttle at 7:00 pm.
Film Screening: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Forum Theatre, 314 Main St, Metuchen, NJ
Q&A with BDR Board Member and MABDR Architect, Kevin Woody, along with MABDR Exhibition participants, Jack O'Connor and Tim James
Advanced online purchase: $10 Limited to first 100 people.
Theater Door: $15 cash only
Limited parking.
This event is presented by Cross Country Cycle.
Wedge Brewing Co., 5 Foundy Street, Asheville, NC 28801
6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm to 9:00 - Movie, Q&A with members of the BDR team
Q&A session with Kevin Woody, MABDR route architect, Tim James, BDR Ambassador and MABDR film expedition member, and Court Butler, Owner of Butler Motorcycle Maps. Raffle prizes include a dealer supported tour of the Mid Atlantic route, official MABDR maps by Butler Maps, beer, and more!
Free Admission. $5 raffle for a chance to win dealer supported MABDR tour. Proceeds to support the BDR and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.
For more information, call 828-255-6600, or visit EurosportAsheville.com.
This event is presented by Eurosport Asheville.
Frontline Eurosports, 1003 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153.
3:00 pm - Doors Open
4:00 pm to 6:00 - Movie, Q&A with members of the BDR team
Q&A session with Kevin Woody, MABDR route architect, and Tim James, BDR Ambassador and MABDR film expedition member.
Free admission.
For more information, call 540-387-9780, or visit FrontlineEurosports.com.
This event is presented by Frontline Eurosports.
AMC Loews Oak Tree 6, 10006 Aurora Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98133.
7:00 pm - Doors open
7:30 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with the BDR Team
Guest Speakers: Paul Guillien, BDR Board President; Kevin Woody, MABDR Route Architect; Inna Thorn, Director of Operations..
Tickets: $12 pre-sale. Purchase tickets here. Limit 250 peeople. We will sell out, so buy your tickets early!
$15 at the door if space available.
For more information, call 800-491-2926 for questions.
This event is presented by Touratech-USA and Lynnwood Motoplex.
Argyll Motorsports, 9055 63 AVE, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 0E9, Canada
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Movie
Complimentary event.
For more information, call 780-435-6811 for questions, or visit Argyll Motorsports.
This event is presented by Argyll Motorsports.
Desert Valley Powersports, 325 Merlot Drive, Prosser, Washington 99350.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with Kevin Woody, MABDR Route Architect and Board Member.
Complimentary event. Donations encouraged. Refreshments will be provided along with in-store specials on gear, accessories and select motorcycles and ATV's.
For more information, call (509) 786-0260 or visit www.desertvalleypowersports.com
This event is presented by Desert Valley Powersports.
BMW Motorcycles of Tyrone & Kissell Motorsports, 5165 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Tyrone, PA 16686.
12:00 pm – Doors open, free lunch, meet riders.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with BDR Ambassador Jack O’Connor MABDR expedition team member, and owner of Pine Barrens Adventure Camp Riding School.
Free admission.
For more information, call 814-861-7890, or visit KissellMotorsports.com
This event is presented by BMW Motorcycles of Tyrone & Kissell Motorsports.
Westside Motorsports, 4201 S Grove Road, Spokane, WA 99224
2:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with Kevin Woody, BDR Ambassador and MABDR Route Architect.
Tickets: Complimentary event.
For more information and to RSVP, call (509) 747-1862, or visit Westside Motorsports.
This event is presented by Westside Motorsports.
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles MotoShed, 2202 E. 28th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755.
6:00 pm - Door open
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm- Movie followed by Q&A with Ron West, BDR Ambassador and CABDR-South expedition member. Ron will present preliminary plans for the development of the CABDR route, scheduled for release in 2019.
Complimentary event. Call 562-426-1200 to RSVP.
This event is presented by Long Beach BMW Motorcycles.
Brewvies Cinema Pub, 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
7:00 pm - Doors open
7:30 pm - Movie
Tickets: $10 each or $15 for two. Purchase tickets in advance in person at Harrison Eurosports, located at 339 W 9000 S in Sandy, Utah; or by calling 801-562-0100. No tickets will be avaialble at the door.
For more information: Call (801) 562-0100, visit Harrison Eurosports, or this Event Page.
This event is presented by Harrison Eurosports.
Motorcycles of Charlotte, 731 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273.
5:00 pm – Doors Open
6:30 pm to 7:30 - Movie, followed by Q&A with Greg North, BMW Sales and Marketing Manager, Motorcylces of Charlotte.
Admission: $10 cash at the door. Pizza and soda provided.
For more info, visit Motorcycles of Charlotte or call 704-882-6106.
This event is presented by Motorcycles of Charlotte and RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine.
Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106.
6:30 pm – Doors Open
7:30 pm to 9:30 - Movie, followed by Q&A with BDR Ambassadors and members of the MABDR expedition team, Tim James and Jack O'Connor.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres following the Q&A.
Tickets: $5 donation at the door to benefit the BDR non-profit.
RSVP: info@eagleriderpittsburgh.com, or 412-276-1300.
More info: EagleRiderPittsburgh.com
This event is presented by EagleRider Pittsburg.
Pandora's European Motorsports, 4301 Hwy 58, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Movie
Tickets: $10
Pizza and refreshments will be on hand. All attendees will receive a 10% off coupon, valid for any in stock Parts, Accessories, or Apparel.
For more information, call 423-468-4104.
This event is presented by Pandora's European Motorsports.
Gateway BMW Motorcycles, 2690 Masterson Ave., Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63114.
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Movie
Free event. Refreshments and sales specials.
For more information, call 314-427-9090.
This event is presented by Gateway BMW Motorcycles
GOAZ Motorcycles Peoria, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria, AZ 85382.
5:00 pm - Doors open
6:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with filmmaker Sterling Noren, and Expedition Cinematographer and owner of Arizona Motorcycle Adventures Michael Bielecki.
Complimentary event. Call (623) 322-6700 for more information and to RSVP.
This event is presented by GOAZ Motorcycles and Arizona Motorcycle Adventures.
LA CycleSports, 8515 South La Cienega Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301.
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with Ron West, BDR Ambassador and CABDR-South expedition team member.
Complimentary event. Call 310-677-5800 for more information and to RSVP.
This event is presented by LA CycleSports.
Hermy’s BMW / Triumph, 69 Centre St. Port Clinton, PA 19549.
6:00 pm - Doors open
7:00 to 9:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with Jack O'Connor, BDR Ambassador, MABDR expedition team member, and owner of Pine Barrens Adventure Camp Riding School.
Complimentary event. Call 610-562-7303 for more information. RSVP to suzy@hermys.com.
This event is presented by Hermy’s BMW / Triumph.
Louisville, KY // Saturday, March 10 - SOLD OUT
Station Park Honda Powersports and RV Center, 830 S 9th St., Louisville, KY 40203.
2:30 pm - Film Screening
Complimentary event with limited seating. RSVP required.
Call 502-587-8496 for more information and to RSVP. This event is SOLD OUT.
This event is presented by Station Park Honda Powersports and RV Center.
Clinton County Motorsports, 6002 N US Highway 68, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
6:00 pm - Doors open
6:30 pn - 8:30 pm - Film Screening and Q&A with BDR Ambassador Brian Tome.
Complimentary event with your RSVP. Chili, Pizza, and Soft Drinks will be provided. All you need to bring is whatever chair you would like to sit in. Folding chair, camp chair, zero gravity, (sorry no hammocks).
This event is presented by Clinton County Motorsports and Brent Miller.
Frontier Cafe & Theatre, 14 Maine Street, Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick, ME 04011
6:00 pm - Doors Open.
(Dinner available before 6pm with reservations directly with Frontier Cafe).
7:00 pm - Movie.
Join fellow motorcycle riders for an inspirational evening of film and adventure!
Tickets: $10. Make advance reservation at www.BMWRSM.org. Space is limited.
Note from the Frontier: “In order for Frontier to accommodate your dinner reservations, we strongly encourage that they are made in advance. All reservation requests will be accounted for in the order in which they are received. Frontier takes a limited amount of customers per hour and we do not service our main Restaurant menu inside our Cafe/ Theater/Event Venue. Beverages and grab’n’go items may be purchased at the Cafe and brought into the theater.”
For more information on this event, call 207-847-1752 or visit Riders of Southern Maine.
This event is presented by Riders of Southern Maine.
Battley Cycles, 7830 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with Jack O'Connor, BDR Ambassador, MABDR expedition team member, and owner of Pine Barrens Adventure Camp Riding School.
Complimentary event.
Call to RSVP 301-948-4581.
This event is presented by Battley Cycles.
Euro Cycle Las Vegas 6175 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas NV, 89146
Doors open at 6:00 pm.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with Member of the MABDR Team.
$5 donation at the door to benefit the BDR.
For more information: 702-454-6269.
This event is presented by Euro Cycle Las Vegas.
Fox Powersports, 720 44th Street SW Wyoming, MI 49509.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Pizza and refreshments.
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Movie.
Event limited to 50 poeple. Must RSVP here.
For more information, call 616-855-3660, or visit the Event Page.
This event is presented by Fox Powersports.
BMW Motorcycles of Alcoa, 2019 Topside Rd., Louisville, TN 37777.
Doors open at 6:30 pm.
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Film.
For more information, call 865-981-4444.
This event is presented by BMW Motorcycles of Alcoa.
Mission Motorsports, 1 Doppler, Irvine, Ca 92618.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Hot dogs and soft drinks.
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Film followed by Q&A with BDR Ambassador Ron West, who will give a sneak peak of the upcoming CABDR-South project.
For more information, call 949-582-0351.
This event is presented by Mission Motorsports.
Bob’s BMW Motorcycles, 10720 Guilford Road Jessup, MD 20794.
11:00 am - Film Screening, followed by Q&A with Jack O'Connor, BDR Ambassador, MABDR expedition team member, and owner of Pine Barrens Adventure Camp Riding School.
This complimentary event will be followed up by two presentations from adventure speakers/experts:
1:00 pm - Zacker Adventures Motorcycle Riding & Training School
2:00 pm - Jeff Nash from KLIM
MABDR Maps and DVDs will be available for sale.
Food & refreshments available 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
For more information, call 301-497-8949.
Visit bobsbwm.com for complete event details and the full itinerary for Bob’s 2018 Adventure Motorcycle Day!
This event is presented by Bob’s BMW Motorcycles.
Bloomfield, MI // Monday, March 19
The Maple Theatre, 4135 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield, MI 48301
Film starts at 8:00 pm, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early and stay late to mingle at the Maple's excellent coffee house, bar and restaurant.
Tickets are $10, and can be purchased online in advance at The Maple Theatre, or at the door.
For more information, call 248-750-1030.
This event is presented by Clinton Baller and BMW Motorcycles of Southeastern Michigan.
Mayan Theatre, 110 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with members of the MABDR expedition team, Rob Watt, BDR Director of Route Development, and Court Butler, Owner of Butler Motorycle Maps.
Tickets: $15. Purchase tickets here.
For more information: Call 206-383-6233.
This event is presented by Wolfman Motorcycle Luggage and Butler Motorcycle Maps.
Carl’s Cycle Sales, 5550 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703.
6:00 pm - Doors open.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Movie followed by Q&A with BDR Ambassadors.
$5 donation at the door to benefit the BDR.
For more information and to RSVP, call 208-853-5550.
This event is presented by Carl’s Cycle Sales and Big Twin Motorcycles.
MAX BMW Brookfield, CT 465 Federal Rd Brookfield, CT 06804. Tel. 203-740-1270
MAX BMW South Windsor, CT 1535 John Fitch Blvd, Rte. 5 South Windsor, CT 06074. Tel. 860-372-4552.
MAX BMW Brunswick, NY 845 Hoosick Rd. Brunswick, NY 12180. Tel. 518-279-3040
MAX BMW North Hampton, NH 209 Lafayette Rd., Rte. 1, North Hampton, NH. Tel 603-964-2877.
MAX BMW will host two showings throughout the day, across all 4 locations.
Showings are at 10:00 and 1:00pm.
Complimentary screenings.
Visit event page for more information or call individual deaelrships for details.
This event is presented by MAX BMW.
WMR Competition Performance, 8300 SW Lost River Rd. Stuart, FL 34997.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Complimentary event.
For more information, call 772-426-3000.
This event is presented by WMR Competition Performance and Café Racer Podcast.
BMW Motorcycles of Riverside, 7740 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92504.
5:00 pm - Doors open. Refreshments and store specials.
6:30 pm - Film followed by Q&A with the MABDR Filmaker Sterling Noren, and the route architect and BDR Board Member Kevin Woody.
Complimentary event.
For more information, call 951-353-0607 or visit BMW Motorcycles of Riverside.
This event is presented by BMW Motorcycles of Riverside.
Carolina BMW, 2407 Greengate Dr Greensboro, NC 27406.
3:00 pm - Doors open. Refreshments and store specials.
4:00 pm - Film followed by Q&A with the MABDR Route Architect and BDR Board Member Kevin Woody.
Complimentary event.
For more information, call 336-272-4269 or visit Carolina BMW.
This event is presented by Carolina BMW.
Honda PowerSports of Crofton, 745 MD Route 3 South, Gambrills, MD 21054.
6:00 pm - Doors open. Refreshments and store specials.
6:30 pm - Film screening.
Complimentary event. RSVP to tpaugels@hondaofcrofton.com.
For more information, call (410)923-4944 or visit Honda PowerSports of Crofton.
This event is presented by Honda PowerSports of Crofton.
Rock School Auditorium, 505 South Shady Avenue, Damascus VA 24236.
2:00 pm - Doors open.
2:30 pm - Film Screening.
Complimentary event.
For more information, call 276-475-3831, visit the Event Page, or visit the Town of Damascus.
This event is presented by The Town of Damascus, Mojo’s Trailside Cafe, Dancing Bear Bed & Breakfast, Damascus Brewery, and Between the Trails.
San Diego BMW Motorcycles, 5673 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
5:30 – 6:00 - Pre-Film Party / Meet and Greet with members of the BDR team
6:00 – 7:10 - Screening
7:10 – 8:00 - Q&A with Ron West, BDR Ambassador and CABDR-South Expedition member.
For more information, call 858-560-2453 or visit San Diego BMW Motorcycles.
This event is presented by San Diego BMW Motorcycles.
Iowa City, IA // Saturday, June 23
The Second Annual Dirt Orca’s Summer Classic - a dual sport ride that winds on mostly B-Roads and gravel from Iowa City to a beautiful cidery in Jefferson County, Iowa. The MABDR film will be shown at 9:30 pm. For a full schedule of the event visit the Dirt Orcas website.
The event cost is $30. Pre-register as spots are limited. Email dirtorcas@gmail.com to register or with questions.
This event is presented by Dirt Orcas.
If you're interested in hosting the MABDR film premiere, visit this page, or email us for more information.