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2 ADV RIDES ON THE DIVIDE IN ’24 – JULY & SEPTEMBER
Ride over 11+ Mountain Passes in the Heart of the Rockies.
- The Divide Rides are in July and September.
- When most of the tourist have not yet arrived or 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.
- The Divide stages from and to the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
- With secure parking.
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 cumulative 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
- 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 trailer
- 65% Off-Road
- Campsites on the Arkansas River are included
- Lodging is Not Included
- Club has held discounted lodging in Leadville and Poncha Springs
- Club will supply or purchase 3 meals.
- Breakfasts Dinner
- There is a Bar & Grill at the Drift-In Campsite on the Arkansas River
Check the Article & Photos from 2021 on Adventure Rider:
Link to Adventure Rider Article
President Theodore Roosevelt said on a Train ride in 1900 that the beauty of the route from Colorado Springs…
“This is the ride that bankrupts the English language.”
Stage & Park at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
- Sign-In at the COS Airport on Day 1
- 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
LODGING INFO:
Use Code ‘Exit Tours’ for Discounted Rates.
- You must call hotels
JULY 11 & 15 and SEPTEMBER 4 & 8
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 is at the Drift-In near Salida.
- Camping at the Drift-In is INCLUDED with the Ride
- Camping and dining is 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 COLUMBINE INN in Leadville
- The club has asked that rooms be held.
The Club has asked that Double queen rooms be held for a group rate at Columbine Inn
Sept 6
Call the COLUMBINE INN
719-486-2610
Mention Exit Tours
They WILL HOLD 12 rooms until Aug 16
Divide Ride Lodging LINK
Club membership for this 4 day Adventure Ride is $450 and includes:
- Luggage portage
- Chase truck & trailer
- Phone compatible GPS tracks.
- Discounted lodging
- Steak Dinner
- 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…
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ADVENTURE
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE RIDE