FAQ | Dirt Bike Adventure Rides

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?

A sense of adventure and common sense.

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Exit Tours Motorcycle Club Rides are DUAL SPORT, SINGLETRACK & ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE RIDES in the Rocky Mountains ans the west.

Exit Tours MC Rides are non-competitive recreational rides that consists of as much dirt and the least amount of pavement as possible.
Any Like-minded enthusiast can Join Exit Tours MC.
There are no invitations required.
These rides are intended for street-legal, plated, insured, quiet motorcycles.
Motorcycles that are capable of being ridden on dirt roads, two-track, jeep roads, and pavement.
Adventure routes you could drive your wife’s Subaru over.
The Club uses Phone compatible Ride with GPS Tracks for navigation.
You can download the GPX tracks to your Garmin, or use the map on your phone and the Voice Nav with a Bluetooth headset.
Or use the Electronic Cue-sheet on your phone for the tracks of the loops you wish to follow.
We ask that you check out before you leave in the morning and let us know which loop you are riding on the check-out sheet.
Check-in on the same sheet when you return.
Ride with GPS club membership is included with your Exit Tours Club membership.

WE WORK TO MINIMIZE PAVEMENT MILEAGE, maximize scenery and fun, and generally only use paved roads as necessary to tie dirt loops together and access amenities.
We suggest dirt orientated dual sport motorcycles on the Dual Sport loops and plated dirt bikes on the Singletrack loops.
Adventure Bikes for the ADV loops.
Any motorcycle event comes down to the rider’s skill level and the type of tires installed.
If you have the wrong tires your skill level won’t really matter, you’ll struggle regardless.
We suggest starting with a new front knobby and a hybrid DOT knobby rear tire.
We do not suggest 50/50 tires for Adventure Rides.
Exit Tours MC Club rides are a “low-key, high adventure, no hassle” self-guided tour, using GPS Tracks, Voice Nav or a GPS Track Cue Sheet roll chart to navigate an unmarked route.
GPS Tracks, maps and Cue sheets will be emailed before the rides.

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Q: WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

Any Like-minded enthusiast with a street legal Dual Sport, plated dirt bike or Adventure Motorcycle.

Q: WHAT:

Club Motorcycle rides in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains and in the West.

Q: WHEN:.

Various Dates all year

Q: WHERE:

Various Locations in the Rocky Mountains or the West.

UPCOMING RIDES LINK:

UPCOMING RIDE DATES

Rides may Include:

Dual Sport, Singletrack and ADV loops you couldn’t follow on a map.
GPS Tracks compatible with your phone.
GPS Track Cue sheets.
Voice Navigation with a Blue Tooth Headset.
Camping may or may not be included.
Some Meals are typically included
Exit Tours MC Club membership.
Ride with GPS Club Membership
Chase Truck
Chase Riders (No Sweep riders)
Free Coffee.
Participant pin.
T-Shirt.
Hand Washing Stations
Porta-Potties on-site.
Local support.
Trailer hook-ups if available are extra.

Q.HOW DO THINGS START?

Sign the release, pick up your rider packet.
We will have emailed GPS tracks and maps.
GPS Tracks for Warm up loops may be available.
We will usually have an included Dinner on Saturday night and a campfire every evening.
Riders meeting in the morning at 7 and 8 am. (You only need attend 1 meeting)

Q: DO I HAVE TO BE A CLUB MEMBER?

Yes. Your Membership is included with your first ride.
There is no qualifying or probation period to become an Exit Tours Motorcycle Club member and there are no required meetings, work days or politics associated with your membership — just sign-up and ride!

Q: WHAT KIND OF HAZARDS EXIST?

Hazards do exist on our routes: Such as downed trees, washouts, rocks, etc. and will NOT be marked in any fashion.
All routes are publicly-accessible, so you may encounter other riders and traffic.
Riders need to use caution and common sense at all times and stay to the right when possible.
Particularly around blind turns.
Remember vehicles heading uphill have the right-of-way.

Q: WHAT TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE SHOULD I RIDE?

Factory off road orientated Dual Sport or plated Off-Road Motorcycles for the Dual Sport rides.
Adventure bikes for the Adventure rides will work best.
You should have current registration for your bike, proof of insurance, and a Colorado OHV sticker in Colorado.
ADV loops are laid out for 650cc+ Motorcycles and include more pavement than the Dual Sport routes.
A GPS Unit or compatible cell phone is required to navigate the routes.
Or ride with someone you trust.

Q: HOW LONG IS EACH DAY’S RIDE?

Ride length varies from 35 to OVER 200 miles.
Some of the Adventure Loops are 200+ miles with an overnight stop.
There are options to jump on the pavement on most routes and head back.
These options can be clearly marked on the ride map which is not suitable for trail navigation.

Q: FUEL RANGE AND FUEL STOPS?

Approximately 80 miles between fuel stops.
Fuel is available for purchase at gas stations along almost every route.
If a route route does not have fuel available, arrangements can be made to drop fuel on the route beforehand.
We suggest you carry an Aluminum water bottle if you don’t have a big tank.
Or ride with someone with a big tank!

Q: WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE IN AUGUST?

The best time of year to visit the Rocky Mountains for warm-weather activities is mid-August.
Daily High temperatures in August from 78°F to 74°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 85°F.
Daily Low temperatures in August from 51°F to 47°F, rarely falling below 41°F or exceeding 56°F.
The chance of humidity is essentially constant during August, remaining around 0% throughout.
The wetter season lasts 5.3 months, from April 30 to September 9, with a greater than 19% chance of any given day being a wet day.

Q: WHY ARE YOU GUYS DOING THIS?

The time is right before we’re all too old to pull something like this off.

Q: CAN I BRING MY FAMILY?

You can certainly bring your family for a Rocky Mountain vacation.
Your wife or significant other could tail along with the Chase Truck on most adventure rides.
There are Jeep rentals from Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals in the Heart of the Rockies, Horseback riding, River rafting, Zip lines, and Mountain bike rentals and trails. Also, hiking, river and lake fishing, and epic vistas.
See this link for Guest Entertainment: https://advtours.com/guest-entertainment/

Q: HOW SHOULD I SET UP MY MOTORCYCLE?

Well, there are quite a few rocks, they are called the Rocky Mountains for a reason.
The mean elevation of Chaffee County is 7,000+ feet. You will ride over 11,000 feet on many routes.
Jetting for altitude or riding something with EFI.
We recommend a knobby front and a hybrid DOT knobby rear tire.
Checking your air pressure once you got to your riding area.
Running tire air pressure little higher than normal.
Skid plate.
Disc guards.
Hand guards.
Distance between gas stops is not expected to be much more than 80 miles.
Carry extra fuel in an Aluminum bottle if you do not have a big tank.
ADV bikes with aggressive tires are a good idea. We wouldn’t suggest trying the challenging loops without one.
50/50 tires will not work well. Trust us on this one…

SEE THIS LINK FOR RIDE PREP

Q: Do I need any Special OHV Stickers ?

Yes. See this link to OHV Regulations for info on how to purchase a Colorado OHV sticker.

Q: HOW CAN I GET TO THE START ?

You can tent camp or stay in your truck or in an RV, or stay at a hotel and ride your motorcycle to the staging area.
Drive your truck and trailer to the staging area and unload there in the morning.
Leave your truck & trailer at the Staging area if you choose to stay elsewhere.
Ride your motorcycle to your lodging and to staging.

Q: WHERE DO WE MEET ?

Please check-in the day before the start and pick up your ride package.
We will meet for a riders meeting at 7 am and at 8 am at the staging area every morning.
You only need attend 1 meeting.
Please check-in at the Sign-In in the mornings before you leave so we know you are on the trail.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS AT THE DAYS FINISH?

Please check-in when you finish, so we know you are in.
Come back and hang out, and enjoy the bonfire, and the camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts..
**IMPORTANT** Please check-out on the sign-out sheet before you leave in the morning and check back-in when you finish for the day.
You don’t want us to call your ICE contact.
We will have a fire near the staging area in the evening.

Q: HOW DO I NAVIGATE THE ROUTE?

These are not a guided tours; you will navigate by following GPS Tracks or a Roll Chart as an electronic GPS Que sheet.
Voice Nav with a Bluetooth headset also works well for some.
Pre-printed maps not suitable for navigation are available for you to print to give you a general idea of the route.
Maps are not suitable for navigation.
Ride with someone you trust that is familiar with GPS .
We suggest having your own GPS Unit or a compatible cell phone and odometer.
NAVIGATION LINK HERE: https://advtours.com/navigation-safety/

Q: WHAT IS THE BUDDY SYSTEM?

It is what can save your life!
If you were riding alone and got off the route and then got hurt, you may not be missed until the end of the day.
For this reason we must insist that all riders use the buddy system.
Obviously 2 (or 3) riders that enter together will be buddies (4 or more should split into pairs).
Team up with others and watch out for each other.

BUDDY RIDING PROTOCOL –

Don’t lose sight of your buddy
Don’t make a major turn unless you know your buddy will also.
WAIT AT MAJOR TURNS.
If buddies get separated, both go back to the last place they saw each other

Q: WHAT IF I ENTER ALONE?

We prefer that you enter with at least one friend but if you do come alone, we will have a sign up sheet where you can write your cell number if you haven’t found a buddy before the ride.
You should pair with another rider as your buddy. Buddies may be changed after the 1st day if not well matched. .

Q: WHAT MODEL BIKE IS BEST?

Riders should be happy with XR250s through 690 KTM’s to 1250 BMWs.
We Do NOT suggest small factory dual sports < 250cc.
Remember everywhere you will be riding is well over 1 mile up or higher in the Rocky Mountains.
The prime considerations are comfort and reliability.

Q: WHAT ABOUT SPARE PARTS?

You should bring a reasonable amount of spare parts (like a pre-oiled air filter).
Shift Lever, Clutch Cable
We will have spare front and rear tires and tubes for sale in case someone destroys one, but most people should be able to complete the ride without changing tires.

Q: DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO NAVIGATE?

A Phone holder and a way to charge your phone during the ride.
You should have a GPS unit or a compatible phone and an odometer.
You will need to Download the RIDE With GPS App for your Phone
NAVIGATION LINK HERE: https://advtours.com/navigation-safety/

Q: WHO SERVICES MY BIKE?

You should be able to fix your own flats on the trail and service your bike at the end of the day.
Every rider should carry a spare tube (front works in rear); tire irons, hand pump, and/or air bottles.
You must be able to fix your bike on the trail or be towed by your buddy to a Highway where you can be picked up.
You should be able to tow your buddy if he cannot fix his bike.
Every rider should carry a tow strap.

Q: IS IT IMPORTANT TO CARRY A CELL PHONE?

Yes, it’s important to carry your cell phone.
We highly recommend the use of a satellite-operated tracking and rescue device such as a SPOT – since you will often be out of cell phone range.
A Spot Find-me is an inexpensive investment that can save your life.

Q: DOES THE RIDE INCLUDE ANY HEALTHCARE COVERAGE?

No, it does not.
We highly recommend you obtain appropriate healthcare insurance before participating in any rides.

Q: WILL THERE BE OUTRIDERS?

There may be Outriders. If you need a shortcut to the finish or have questions along the way.
Outriders will ‘Point’ the way.
But they should NOT be considered “sweep” riders:
They are not medics, will not be available to fix bikes or change flats, nor will they have extra parts.
If you get stranded on any loop, we will of course do whatever we can to bail you out.

Q: WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

LINK to REFUND POLICY
Deposits are non-refundable

Q: WHERE WILL I GET GAS and WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

You will need Cash or a CC to buy your gas at the gas stations and meals on the loops
Gas is available on most every loop
Bottled water will be available.
Trail snacks will be available
Porta-Potties will be on-site.
Exit Tours Motorcycle Club rides are not competitions, nor are trophies awarded.
All participants are on their own, riding at their own pace, at their own risk, and always have the option to follow the designated route or to follow another route of their choosing.