2022 RIDE OVERVIEW
- Historically the canyons and passes we will travel have provided the only routes through the Rocky Mountains for trains and automobiles.
- The 2 track provided access for prospecting at mines and for logging.
- The engineering required to get trains over and through the canyons and up the passes was the most difficult feat within the entire continental US Railroad system.
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- In 2022 Exit Tours MC will host 11 rides.
- Bring 2 bikes and ride & enjoy Dual Sport, Singletrack & Adventure loops?
- All loops clover-leaf.
- 70+ GPS loops, over 4,000 miles for you to ride with your own group or combine with another group for even more camaraderie.
- These are not guided rides, and are not rides for novices.
- If you’re Not an experienced rider these may not be the rides for you.
- For the terrain the Dual Sport loops cover, we recommend a plated dirt bike or Dual Sport motorcycle, a new front knobby and a Hybrid DOT rear tire.
- Adventure bike’s for the ADV Loops with aggressive off-road tires.
- Club Rides ride have amenities available, such as meals, parking/meeting arrangements, camping, and fuel stops.
- You will need to carry cash or a credit card for fuel and snacks & meals on the loops.
- We suggest a plated dirt bike for the Singletrack loops.
- For the ADV routes we recommend a 650cc or more Adventure motorcycle.
- For the more off-road focused ADV loops, we recommend new aggressive off-road tires.
- You leave when you wish, ride at your own pace, and ride with whomever you like.
- We recommend leaving early and keeping stops to a minimum.
- We also highly recommend you come with a friend or team up with another rider and be responsible for each other all through the day.
- In Colorado, GPS tracks to fishing lakes and fishing locales on the Arkansas river are supplied. (Fishing license recommended).
- Riders meetings are at 7 and 8 am every morning. (You need only attend 1 meeting)
- You should be on the trail by 9 am on all days you choose to ride.
- Larger over 600cc Dual sport or Factory Dual sport Motorcycles are suitable for the ‘B’ routes.
- ‘C’ and ‘B’ Dual Sport Routes should be negotiable by competent riders on over 600cc or factory Dual Sport models.
- ‘C’ Dual Sport loops are navigable by ADV Motorcycles
- ‘A’ Singletrack loops should only be attempted by prepared and competent riders.
- Off-Road focused ADV loops should only be navigated by competent ADV riders.
- The Spanish Border, Continental Divide and Great Sand Dunes Loop (alternate) ADV should be suitable for any ADV rider.
Heart of the Rockies weather in 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 best time of year to visit the area for warm-weather activities is mid-August.
- The wetter season lasts 4.3 months, from April 30 to September 9, with a greater than 19% chance of any given day being a wet day.
- The chance of a wet day peaks at 31% on August 10.