Photos by Olivier de Vaulx Backcountry Discovery Routes is set to release its latest route, called the Lost Coast BDR-X. This new loop travels 550 miles along the rugged coast of Northern California, and it will be revealed alongside a film premiere and community event in San Francisco on Dec. 13. See the film trailer below. Backcountry Discovery Routes is a nonprofit organization that works to create and preserve off-road riding routes, and the BDR-X series of routes are designed as shorter weekend routes that take less time to complete than the full BDR routes. The Lost Coast BDR-X takes approximately four days to complete and is designed in a figure-eight pattern to provide riders with options for creating shorter sections. This route was created by BDR board member and well-known ADV rider Jocelin Snow. The film premier and route launch party will take place at Scuderia West Motorcycle Dealership in San Francisco, starting at 12 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m., Snow and BDR Executive Director Inna Thorn will host a live broadcast on the BDR YouTube channel to debut the film. Throughout the event, participants will enjoy vendor demos and presentations, food trucks, an on-site brewery, gear and apparel specials, and a presentation on the Northern and Southern California BDR routes. “The Lost Coast is unlike anywhere else in California,” said Jocelin Snow. “It’s remote, raw, and absolutely breathtaking. This new BDR-X brings riders closer to the wild coastal spirit while also supporting the small towns that make this region so special.” The film follows three women riders as they traverse the Lost Coast BDR-X. They’re well-prepared for the journey through the help of BDR’s partners. Aprilia provides Tuareg 660 and Tuareg 660 Rally models for the riders, Alpinestars provides AllTerra riding gear, SW-Motech provides soft luggage, and Continental Tire outfits the Aprilias with TKC 80 ADV tires. The Lost Coast BDR-X is best ridden from late May through October, and along the way is access to lodging, dining, and fuel. It includes ocean views, redwood groves, mountain towns, ridge roads, and some technical sections through Mendocino, Trinity, and Humboldt counties. Visit the BDR website to find a full schedule for the route launch event and to RSVP. If you can’t attend in person, tune in to the BDR YouTube live stream starting at 5 p.m. Pacific. On Dec. 13, free GPS tracks, printed maps, and travel resources for this new route will be available online. The post Lost Coast BDR-X to Premiere Dec. 13 appeared first on Rider Magazine.