Behind the Ride:
Build for Off Road Adventure Ride Updates
2026 Build for Off Road Adventure Ride Moab Meet and Greet
The Sunset Crawl Social Meet and Greet in Moab is open to the public and will bring together off-road enthusiasts, industry partners, and adventure fans for an evening of vehicles, products, and community as part of the second annual Build for Off Road Adventure Ride.
2026 Build for Off Road Adventure Ride 1 Overview
We’re excited to officially kick off our 3-part Build for Off Road Adventure Ride with Ian Johnson running June 16-20. The first of two Adventure Rides planned for 2026 will take us from Montrose, Colorado into the legendary trails of Moab, Utah, capturing an incredible amount of content for upcoming episodes, sponsor integrations, and social media coverage along the way.
High Impact Content Ahead: 2026 Adventure Rides
We put the pros to the test so you can prove your performance. Watch how the 2025 Adventure Ride delivered the ultimate stress test for man, machine, and equipment.
Behind the Scenes in Kingman, AZ
As the crew reached the end of the last trail in Kingman, we caught up with Ian Johnson, Matt Steele, Willie B, Brad and Adam Lovell, and more to get their unfiltered takes on the trip. Watch the video to hear what the cast and crew had to say after surviving five days of the toughest terrain the Southwest has to offer.
Behind the Scenes in Johnson Valley
As you anxiously await Part 3 of the Adventure Ride on Discovery Turbo and Discovery+, we’re giving you an exclusive look behind the scenes of Johnson Valley from the perspective of our crew members.
Behind the Scenes in Big Bear with Pierre
This weekend’s Part 2 premiere of the Build for Off Road Adventure Ride promises to be nothing short of epic, as Ian Johnson and the crew tackle the daunting King of the Hammers trails, including the infamous Backdoor obstacle. But before we shift gears and head into the legendary, unforgiving terrain of Johnson Valley this weekend, we wanted to take you even deeper into the Adventure Ride experience with a true “boots on the ground” perspective from one of our crew members.
Dupli-Color Hits the Trail for the Adventure Ride Premiere
The wait is almost over! This weekend, the ultimate test of man and machine hits the small screen as the first episode of the three-part Build for Off Road Adventure Ride special premieres this Saturday, December 20, on MotorTrendTV! Joining the Adventure Ride for the Big Bear kickoff was Dupli-Color’s Brian Suter, who wasn’t just there to represent the brand—he was about to receive a rock-crawling baptism by fire.
Plans Begin for 2026 Adventure Rides
We’re just a few weeks away from the MotorTrendTV premiere of the 2025 Adventure Ride, as man and machine combine to tackle America’s toughest trails in a special, three-part season finale of Build for Off Road. But even as the Adventure Ride rolls out onto TV screens across the nation, plans have begun for next year’s events.
Winch Worthy Adventure Ride Moments with Carbon Offroad
For Australian-born winch company Carbon Offroad, the Build for Off Road Adventure Ride wasn’t just a sponsorship; it was a commitment to prove its mettle. Carbon Offroad Owner Dan Kozaris and Product Development Manager Darren Barnard seized the opportunity to show the US market exactly who they are by tackling some of America’s toughest terrain firsthand.