On the Black Hills BDR-X, Daniel was thrilled with the 411cc Royal Enfield Himalayan. ?It?s the way to go for me as I continue to master my off-road riding skills!? (See Shad TR40 Terra Adventure saddlebags review here.)

If you?re looking for a golden adventure riding opportunity, the Black Hills BDR-X marks the spot. Backcountry Discovery Routes are adventure/dual?­sport routes that typically cover entire states and take about a week to complete, with GPS tracks and helpful info provided for free by the nonprofit BDR organization. In addition to its main routes, BDR has mapped out several shorter BDR-­X loop routes that can be completed in a few days.

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Located in western South Dakota, the Black Hills area is known for its scenic beauty, curvy roads, and historic sites like Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. When most motorcyclists think of the Black Hills, they think of the Sturgis rally, which brings upwards of 500,000 people to the region every August.
The Black Hills BDR-X is a 355?­mile mostly off?­road loop that starts and ends in Keystone, just a few miles east of Mount Rushmore, and is divided into three sections. Backcountry Discovery Routes recommends riding the Black Hills BDR-­X counterclockwise, but since it?s a loop, you can start and finish anywhere along the route and run it in either direction.

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