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I am planning on doing the AZBDR Nov 8th to NLT the 14th on my 1190 Adventure R. At this time I plan on leaving early Saturday morning so we can begin the route Sunday morning. I would leave Temecula early Saturday morning for Sierra Vista, AZ stopping there to spend the night. We would leave early the next morning to start the AZBDR. The start is only 30 min from Sierra Vista. It is 7 1/2 to 8 hours to Sierra Vista. If you want to go we can meet and work out times and go over the map. Below is brief description of the ride. I want to Camp when possible but getting a room a couple nights sounds good also. As it states below tracks are free to down load from the website and I recommend ordering a map. I can be reached at 760-419-1847 or email me. The official start to the AZBDR is a stones throw from the Mexico border in the Coronado National Monument. This is an interesting area both geographically and historically. It is the center of four major biogeographic provinces: Madrean, Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Southern Rockies/Mogollon. It is also the site of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Expedition of 1540-1542. Information about both can be found at the interpretive overlook a few miles from the park entrance. From there, it's a mellow ride along the border fence using wide graded dirt roads before heading north to the small town of Sonoita. Fuel up here for your journey through Empire Ranch - historic working cattle ranch from the 1870s. Highlights: Views to Mexico, Ride along the border fence, Visiting Tombstone & Bisbee. Exploring Empire Ranch Headquarters. Heads Up: Heavy Border Patrol activity, be careful in blind corners. DEEP SAND starting at mile 83 near Empire Ranch. Easier alternate is available. Fuel & food available in Sonoita. Camping available at Parker Canyon Lake & Empire Ranch. Many lodging options in Benson. The AZBDR is the fourth route developed by the Backcountry Discovery Routes organization for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel. This scenic 750-mile south-to-north route crosses the state of Arizona beginning at the Mexico border and finishing at the Utah border. The route has been created specifically for dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists who are interested in exploring Arizona’s remote backcountry. It utilizes many remote dirt roads and leads riders through iconic locations including the Mogollon Rim, Sunset Crater National Monument, Grand Canyon and the Navajo Nation, as well as the historic mining towns of Tombstone and Globe, AZ. The AZBDR documentary DVD and the water-and tear-resistant Butler Motorcycle Map are available for sale at the BDR store. The free GPS tracks, digital map and the route's FAQ and photo gallery are located on the website. http://www.backcountrydiscoveryroutes.com/AZBDR