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Important: Wildfire Season is Here

The unfortunate reality of wildfire season is upon us and there are important reminders to keep in mind:

  • While we do our best to post Route Updates for significant fire bypasses or closures, the rapidly-changing conditions of wildfires make it nearly impossible to track.
  • Before and during your ride, there are important things you must do to ensure your safety and adherence to closures:
    • Always check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
    • Reference the official BDR Interactive Map wildfire layers to see current activity HERE
    • Use other wildfire apps and websites to cross-reference data, such as WatchDuty HERE
    • Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
    • Email us at [email protected] or report a route update on the mobile website to help us track any changes.
    • Check local jurisdictions for campfire regulations and bans. Please consider not having any campfires.
    • Always respect closures and adhere to detours. Wildfires are a tragic event for local residents. Be respectful of locals and allow the hard-working fire crews to do their job: stay out of their way.

See attached screenshots for reference.

August 11, 2025

Section 2 – Bypass Required

A closure is in effect on Sec 2 near Prattsville and a bypass is required.

  • Simply cross the bridge on CR2 and take hwy 23A to Prattsville to rejoin the tracks
  • See attached screenshots

Purchase the official map HERE

Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE

May 6, 2025

Section 4 – Bypass Required

A road closure is in place for culvert repairs in Vermont Section 4 and a bypass is required.

  • The affected roads are FR71 (Somerset/Airport Rd)
  • To bypass this closure simply take HWY 9 to HWY 100 to rejoin the tracks. Bypass is 19mi in length.
  • See attached screenshots for reference.

Purchase the official map HERE

Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE

March 5th, 2025

New Tracks Available for Download (updated post)

A new version of the NEBDR tracks is available for download labeled NEBDR-March2025.

  • This file contains a few minor updates and revisions to the tracks since the August2024 versions which included:
    • NE5 ALT Harder – Pepper Road has been added to replace the previous Hart Hollow ALT Harder track as these segments were inverted.
    • A new optional EXT track has been added in section 8 to Diamond Ridge overlook. This is a 13 mi out and back to a great viewpoint.
    • Given the indefinite closure of East Inlet Road at the previous end of the route, the adjusted ending goes directly to the Canada border.
  • See attached screenshots for reference.
  • A brand new version of the official NEBDR map is in print and will be available soon HERE
  • Download the latest track file HERE
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