2025 SMOKY MOUNTAINS, NC BDR ADVENTURE RIDE WEEKEND FUNDRAISER
Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
Date And Time:
Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
Location:
Fontana Village
Fontana Dam, NC
In celebration of the upcoming South East BDR release in 2025, we are hosting our fundraiser ride weekend in North Carolina.
Join us on April 24-27 at the Fontana Village in Fontana Dam, NC for an incredible weekend of riding and camaraderie in the Smoky Mountains.
As always, expect a range of daily ride options tailored to various skill levels during your exploration of the Smoky Mountains.
THE DETAILS
BDR IS COMING TO NORTH CAROLINA!
The event will be hosted at the Fontana Village Resort & Marina in the heart of the breathtaking Nantahala National forest. In addition to daily rides, the program includes evening presentations and round table discussions with the BDR team and special guests.
Route options range from entirely paved routes to forest roads with challenging segments, offering a mix of wooded terrain, scenic overlooks, rocky sections, creek crossings, and stunning views of the Smoky Mountains landscape.
*All motorcycles must be licensed, street legal, and dual-sport or adventure type. DOT-legal dual sport/big block knobby tires, such as Motoz Tractionator, Adventure or RallZ.
LODGING OPTIONS
- Hotel Rooms and Cabins:
- Fontana Village Resort – BDR has a limited number of lodge rooms as well as one, two, and three-bedroom cabins reserved under the BDR room block. Book directly with our representative at the Fontana Village by calling Tabitha Henry at 828-735-0467 or email [email protected], and mention that you are with the BDR fundraiser.
- If the Fontana Village Resort is sold out, there are a few other lodging options nearby including the Historic Tapoco Lodge, the Rivers Edge Treehouse Resort, Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort, Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge, and additional options nearby.
- RV Site + Event Admission:
- There are eight RV sites at the Fontana Village Resort available for purchase through the BDR. Choose the RV add-on option when booking through BDR. All RV sites will hold up to a 32-foot RV and have 30-amp power. The RV campground includes showers, bathrooms, and full access to resort amenities.
- RV Site Elsewhere:
- If our RV spots are fully booked or if you need space for a larger rig, consider the Teaberry Hill RV Campground in Robbinsville, located just 10 miles from Fontana Dam. They’re opening earlier in the season specifically for BDR guests and waiving their usual 4-night minimum stay requirement.
- Also, in Robbinsville is the Stecoach Valley RV Resort and Campground that has 8 large RV sites for rent.
- Camping + Event Admission:
- There are eight tent camping sites at the Fontana Village Resort Campground available for purchase through the BDR. Choose the camping add-on option when booking through BDR. The campground includes showers, bathrooms, and full access to resort amenities.
FLY AND RIDE BIKE RENTALS
Motorcycle rentals for this event are available through Colorado Motorcycle Adventures. They have a range of bikes available including BMW 1300GS & 1250GS, Himalayan 450, Honda CRF 300 Rallys, and KTM 890AR, 790A, 690 Enduro R & 500 EXC. Click here for more information. Bikes will be delivered to the event and available starting at 8am on Thursday, April 24 and is yours to ride until Sunday, April 27 at 5pm.
Visit the Colorado Motorcycle Adventures website, or call (720) 505-2030 to book your rental or for more information.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- A tight-knit and cozy gathering of ADV enthusiasts, industry professionals, BDR volunteers, Ambassadors and fans.
- A chance to meet and mingle with BDR founders and team.
- Daily self-guided adventure rides in and around the Great Smoky Mountains.
- Limited edition commemorative gifts for all attendees.
- Informative presentations on access and preservation issues facing the ADV community.
- Fully catered meals through the whole weekend, from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast.
- Cocktail hour.
- Hear reports from the BDR team, share your feedback, discuss the future of the Backcountry Discovery Routes, and brainstorm the possibilities.
- Please note, lodging is not included in the price of the event except for the limited number of RV and camping packages. Fontana Village has a variety of accommodations for you to choose from including one, two, and three-bedroom cabins and rooms at the lodge. Please see below for booking details.
- Your admission donation supports the mission of the BDR non-profit organization.
Whether you are a long time BDR supporter, new to the BDR, an industry professional or an ADV enthusiast, come ride with us in the Great Smoky Mountains area of North Carolina, and don’t miss the biggest BDR party of the year! Leave the hustle and bustle of the business world behind, while you ride, relax, and spend quality time with old friends and new.
Event proceeds will support the mission of the BDR non-profit organization of creating and preserving off-highway riding opportunities for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles.
The event is limited to 90 riders. Book soon to guarantee lodging and event availability.
This is an AMA sanctioned event
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets to attend the event are $975 per person (10% discount for BDR Annual Supporters).
The price includes all meals, daily self-guided rides and event festivities. Space is limited to 90 guests.
100% refunds are available before April 1, 2025 (no refunds after that date). Tickets are transferable at any time. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
View videos from previous BDR Fundraiser Ride Weekends
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