Continental Divide Adventure Ride
SEPTEMBER 7-10 2023
Four Day 750 mile Adventure Motorcycle ride on the Continental Divide
- Start at the Colorado Springs Airport.
- Gear Portage and camping included.
Show up on Wednesday Sept 6 to Lodge. The Ride starts Thursday Sept 7
- Day 1 Ride around the East and south side of Pikes Peak on spectacular old Railroad right-of-ways
- Ride to the Heart of the Rocky Mountains
- Spend Thursday night camping on the Arkansas River. Or stay in a hotel
- Day 2 ride over the 3rd highest paved Pass in the country. Have lunch in Aspen
- Ride the last 2 high passes of the COBDR on Day 2
- Day 2 Ride over 3 or 4 high mountain Passes
- Spend the 2nd night (Friday) in Leadville. Club will purchase a steak dinners
- Day 3 ride 7 or 9 high passes
- Spend the Saturday night camping on the Arkansas River. Or stay in a hotel
- Day 4 ride an 65 % off-road loop back to Colorado Springs, where your truck has been securely parked at the Airport.
- There are options for challenging or longer loops on Days 2 & 3
Continue Reading Divide Ride Explanation:
- The Divide stages from and to the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
- With secure parking.
Ride over 11+ Mountain Passes in the Heart of the Rockies.
- The Ride is from Sept 7-10 .
- Thursday to Sunday. When most of the tourist have gone home.
- This is a low-key, high adventure, no hassle Adventure Motorcycle ride on the Continental Divide.
- Membership Includes proven phone compatible GPS Tracks, Gear Portage, 2 nights camping, 3 meals, T-Shirt and a Chase Truck.
Ride over 11+ Mountain Passes you’ve probably heard about:
- Victor Pass*
- Trout Creek Pass
- Weston Pass
- Independence Pass*
- Hagerman Pass
- Mosquito Pass**
- Weston Pass
- Cottonwood Pass*
- Cumberland Pass
- Waunita Pass
- Blacksage Pass
- Old Monarch Pass
- Monarch Pass*
- Marshall Pass
- Pikes Peak (Not a Pass)*
- Over 70,000 feet in elevation gain in 4 days
- * = Paved
- **= Alternate Hero loop on Day 3
Colorado Springs Airport to the Continental Divide. And Back.
- 11+ Mountain Passes.
- 4 Days, 750 miles. Or more.
- Ride up Pikes Peak on Day 4 if you wish.
Club Membership for the Divide Ride includes:
- Phone compatible GPS Tracks
- Gear Portage
- T-Shirt
- Route Maps
- Chase Truck and Support
- 65% Off-Road
- Campsites on the Arkansas River are included
- Lodging Not Included
- Club has held discounted lodging in Leadville and Poncha Springs
- Club will supply or purchase 3 meals.
- Breakfast Friday and Sunday and Dinner Friday
- There is a Bar & Grill at the Drift-In Campsite on the River for Thursday and Saturday Night
Check the Article & Photos from 2021 on Adventure Rider:
President Theodore Roosevelt said on a Train ride in 1900 that the beauty of the route from Colorado Springs to Victor:
“This is the ride that bankrupts the English language.”
Stage at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
- Sign-In at the COS Airport Thursday morning
- Sign-in opens at 7 am
- Riders Meeting at 8 am
- Meet at the yellow Acerbis EZ-Up in the SW corner of Long-term parking
- Secure Parking is assured
ALL DIVIDE RIDE ROUTE MAPS LINK
LODGING INFO:
Use Code ‘Exit Tours’ for Discounted Rates.
- You must call hotels
SEPTEMBER 6 & 10 Wednesday & Sunday
Stay at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Colorado Springs
If you wish. There are no activities at the Radisson associated with the ride.
Phone: (719) 597-7000
Ride HQ on Day 1 & 3 (Friday & Sunday) is at the Drift-In near Salida.
- Camping at the Drift-In is INCLUDED with the Ride Sept 7 & 9
- Camping and dining is at the on the Big Bend of the Arkansas River
LODGING OPTION
Option on Day 1 & 3 to Lodge at the Poncha Lodge in Poncha Springs
- Phone:
- (719) 539-6085
Ride HQ on Day 2
Stay at the SILVER KINGS LODGE in Leadville Friday Sept 8.
The club has asked that rooms be held.
The Club has asked that Double queen rooms be held for a group rate at the Silver Kings Lodge Friday Sept 8
http://www.silverkinginnandsuites.com/
Call the Silver Kings Inn and Suites
719-486-2610
Mention Exit Tours Sept 8 or Reservation #
They WILL HOLD 15 rooms until Sept 1
Divide Ride Lodging LINK
Club membership for this 4 day Adventure Ride is $425 and includes:
- Luggage portage
- Chase truck & trailer
- Phone compatible GPS tracks.
- Discounted lodging
- Steak Dinner Friday
- Breakfast when Camping
- T-Shirt, stickers & finisher pin.
- Local Support.
- Secure truck parking @ the Colorado Springs Airport. ($8/Day)
- We will have a riders meeting each morning @ 8 AM
- You leave when you wish and ride with whom you want.
- This is a super fun ride with spectacular scenery every day.
- If you want to see and experience the Heart of the Rocky Mountains, this is one hell of an opportunity…
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