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The Big Bend BDR-X 600-mile loop premiers in a live YouTube broadcast on Oct. 26. The latest off-road route by the nonprofit Backcountry Discovery Routes will be unveiled Oct. 26 in a special YouTube broadcast. The Big Bend BDR-X in west Texas will become the 19th BDR route and the fifth BDR-X, which are shorter, loop-style routes. The broadcast will feature a 40-minute documentary film screening and the release of GPS tracks, a waterproof route map, and route resources. Also included will be exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the route’s development and its first expedition. It’ll be hosted from the TouraTexas Rally, and members of the expedition film team will join the broadcast. The Big Bend BDR-X is 600 miles in length and travels through the rugged terrain of Big Bend national Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and surrounding areas. Enjoy desert landscapes, natural beauty, hidden-gem historical sites, and an optional foot crossing into Mexico at the Rio Grande. “We’re excited to bring this route to life in West Texas,” says Michael Bielecki, BDR routes manager and route co-architect. “Big Bend is one of the most remote and iconic regions in the U.S. The blend of the expansive Chihuahuan Desert, the lush banks of the Rio Grande, and the majesty of the Chisos Mountains offers a perfect backdrop for riders seeking a real desert adventure.” The Big Bend BDR-X will be open immediately after the release, and all information about the route will be available on the BDR website. We got the chance to sit down with members of Backcountry Discover Routes for a chat about the organization and the 940-mile Northern California route for Episode 70 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast. Listen to the episode to learn more, and check out our other podcast episodes for more conversations with important and inspiring people within the world of motorcycling. Visit Backcountry Discovery Routes’ YouTube channel to tune in to the live broadcast on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. Pacific / 8 p.m. Eastern, and enjoy a sneak peak in the trailer above. The post Big Bend BDR-X to Be Unveiled Oct. 26 appeared first on Rider Magazine.