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Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure +

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AUGUST 22 – 30 2024

The COBDR + Begins near the Four Corners.

Where CO, AZ, NM and UT intersect, this 900 + mile route winds its way north through the Rocky Mountains to the Wyoming border and the Red Desert X-Loop.

The terrain includes dirt roads with rocks, sand and a few water crossings to keep things interesting.
The Club will insist that all riders use the BUDDY SYSTEM
The CO BACKROADS ADVENTURE RIDE will stage, lodge & park at the Ute Mountain Casino on Thursday Aug. 22.
Start on Friday Aug. 23rd at the Ute Mountain Casino between Cortez and 4 Corners.
Where secure truck parking is available.

UTE MTN CASINO — **UTE MOUNTAIN CASINO**

CAMPING and LODGING DAYS

Camping available on Days 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7.

The club will drop your bags at a Hotel on the route if you wish.
(Hotel must be on the route)
Lodging reservations available at the start and on Days 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Day 4 is a Rest Day

OVERNIGHT CAMPING OR LODGING LOCALES:

Thursday Aug 22 meet at the Ute Mtn Hotel & Casino in Cortez, CO.
Friday Aug 23 DAY 1 ride to TELLURIDE to the Last Dollar CG
Saturday Aug 24 DAY 2 ride to LAKE CITY to the Mill Creek CG
Sunday Aug 25 DAY 3 ride to SALIDA – HQ will be Lodging at Ponderosa Lodge Fire Camp
Monday Aug 26 DAY 4 REST DAY in SALIDA – Ponderosa Lodge – Monday Ride some High Mountain Pass Loops not on the ‘official’ COBDR.
OR Sunday & Monday you could Lodge at the Lodge in Poncha Spings- < 8 miles from Ride HQ.
Tuesday Aug 27 DAY 5 Ride to GYPSUM to the Sweetwater Canyon Private CG
Wednesday Aug 28 DAY 6 ride through STEAMBOAT SPRINGS to the LADDER RANCH BnB on the Colorado/ Wyoming border
Thursday Aug 29 DAY 7 stage at the LADDER RANCH BnB on the Colorado/ Wyoming border and ride the Wyoming Red Desert X-Loop
Spend Thursday Night at The Ladder Ranch where we’ll have a T-Bone Steak Dinner
Breakfast is Included Friday at The Ladder Ranch

INCLUDED with the CLUB SUPPORTED COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE:

Welcome Dinner at the Ute Mountain Casino
Breakfast Available every morning
Dialed-in Ride with GPS phone compatible Tracks
Ride with GPS Club membership
Exit Tours MC membership
Gear & luggage portage
Chase truck & trailer
Local support

INCLUDED with the CLUB SUPPORTED COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE:

Ride unencumbered by camping gear
Ability to bring an Ice chest
Club will re-supply Ice
Discounted lodging reservations at the Ute Casino (On you)
Predetermined meeting or camping locations
Breakfast Included when camping and when Lodging
Dinner on arrival and nights 3-7
Camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts
Campfires

Lodging & Camping Info

Camping Fees are Included on Days 1, 2
Discounted Lodging or Camping Reservations at the Ute Mountain Casino on arrival (on you)
Lodging reservations at the Ponderosa Lodge on Day’s 3 & 4 (on you)
Or Lodge at the Poncha Lodge < 8 miles from the Ponderosa Lodge (on you)
Day 4 is a Rest Day
Camping or Lodging Reservations on Sweetwater Canyon in Gypsum on Day 5 (on you)
Lodging or camping reservations at the Ladder Ranch on Day 6 & 7 (on you)
Discounted Lodging reservations at the Ute Mtn Casino on what would be Day 8 (on you)
Secure truck parking at the Ute Mountain Casino
Chase / portage trailer taken back to Cortez to drop gear
Breakfast and Dinner are Included with Lodging on Days 3-7
Breakfast is included on Day 2
Dinner is available in Telluride and Lake City on Day’s 1 & 2

INCLUDED with the CLUB SUPPORTED COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE:

The Camaraderie of Like-Minded Enthusiasts
Bench racing sessions
Colorado Great Divide Adventure stickers
T-Shirt
Pin

Motorcycle Information

The club suggests a 300 cc to 1290 cc Adventure bike on this 7 Day Colorado Adventure.
This Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure is for street legal, quiet motorcycles with liability insurance.
You will not need Panniers or saddle bags.
A backpack and a tank bag should suffice.

Please see this Page on RIDE PREPARATION

Page on Colorado OHV Stickers

**Ladder Ranch on the Colorado / Wyoming Border**

The COST of the Club supported Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride:

Club membership is included with the COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE.

$700 when Signing-Up for a 7 Day supported adventure from Cortez to the Wyoming Border
Hold your spot with a $350 Deposit
Lodging Fees are Not included.
Sign-Up is Limited to 20 Riders
Lodging & Camping info Updates will be sent after Sign-Up Confirmation