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ADV Destinations: Rattlesnake Canyon Desert‑to‑Mountain Corridor

A fast, flowy 4000-ft descent from the ski town of Big Bear to the desert floor.

Published on 02.12.2026

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ADV Mission: On The Hunt For Secret Motocross Tracks In The Desert

Exploring a hidden desert playground first discovered with Google maps.

Published on 03.31.2025

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Slowing Down To Soak In The Strange In The Anza Borrego Desert

Taking in all the sights, one POI at a time, on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.

Published on 03.30.2023

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Into The Void On The New KLR650 With A Mission To Run Out Of Gas

Sand, rocks and running on fumes in one of the most remote deserts of California.

Published on 04.07.2022

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Mishaps and Mayhem Riding Big Bikes in the Anza Borrego Desert

Another One Bites the Dust at the Geico ADV Rally in Southern California.

Published on 05.05.2020

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Ryan Dudek vs. Off-road ABS Braking Challenge

Can KTM’s Off-Road ABS Out-Stop a Pro Racer in the Dirt?

Off-road pro Ryan Dudek challenges KTM's off-road ABS to a braking test.

Published on 03.20.2014

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Does a 500 Pound Dirtbike Really Work Off-Road?

Motorcyclist Magazine tests the new BMW F800GS Adventure off-road.

Published on 03.17.2014

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ADV Destinations: Rattlesnake Canyon Desert‑to‑Mountain Corridor

ADV Mission: On The Hunt For Secret Motocross Tracks In The Desert

Slowing Down To Soak In The Strange In The Anza Borrego Desert

Into The Void On The New KLR650 With A Mission To Run Out Of Gas

Mishaps and Mayhem Riding Big Bikes in the Anza Borrego Desert

Can KTM’s Off-Road ABS Out-Stop a Pro Racer in the Dirt?

Does a 500 Pound Dirtbike Really Work Off-Road?

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