COLORADO TOUR

August 23 – September 1

Travel to Denver, Colorado. When booking flights, “DEN” is the Airport code. Early afternoon arrival is best. Upon your arrival, call the hotel for free airport shuttle service to the property. After check-in, a Ride America Tours representative will be available to assist you with collecting your bike and gear and to answer any questions you may have regarding the awesome days ahead. Be sure to gas-up your bike this evening in preparation for the ride tomorrow.

Be prepared for a breathtaking introduction to the Rocky Mountains as we ride north to Estes Park and into Rocky Mountain National Park. Entering the Park, you will soon find yourself riding above the tree line and crossing snow covered peaks at elevations in excess of 12,000 feet. Watch for Elk and Mountain Goats along the hillsides and the shorelines of crystal-clear lakes. Feel the power of your bike as it carries you ever upward around wide sweeping turns while you kick back and enjoy the incredible vistas that surround you. The exhilaration and excitement of our ride today will be with you long after we return to Denver for the evening.

Today we begin our journey into the scenic interior of Colorado. After breakfast, we leave Denver for our ride to Salida, CO, where we will stay overnight. Before the end of day, we will visit the Royal George, home to highest suspension bridge in Colorado. Enjoy the ride through canyons, along rivers and over mountain passes.

This morning we head out early, leaving Salida in route to Pagosa Springs, CO where we will stay overnight. Our ride takes us through Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, La Garita Wilderness; headwaters of the Rio Grande River Wolf Creek Pass and past snow-covered peaks in excess of 14,000 feet. Enjoy the incredible ride.

Leaving Pagosa Springs in route to Durango, CO. where we will stay overnight. Along the way, we will ride through beautiful rolling hills. In the afternoon, we will visit Mesa Verde National Park, famous for its Archeological Sites and cliff dwellings. Later in the evening, take a step back in time while enjoying Durango at your leisure.

Today, we leave Durango in route to Moab Utah. The first leg of the trip will take us due north along San Juan Sky Way to the old mining town of Silverton. Known as the Million Dollar Highway, this route parallels the Narrow Gage Rail Line between Durango and Silverton and it provides incredible views of river gorges and mountain peaks. Continuing on, we will visit Ouray where we will have lunch before continuing on our way to Moab where we will stay the night.

Fantastic sights await us as we leave Moab in route to Canyon Lands and Arches National Parks, both unforgettable works of nature. We will eat lunch in Moab. Afterwards, we make our way along the Colorado River on our way to Grand Junction CO., where we will visit Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, and spend the night.

Leaving Grand Junction we have another day of riding scenic highways and visit the well-known ski resort of Aspen. Again, experience breathtaking elevations and incredible scenery as we cross Independence Pass, nicknamed “The Top of The Rockies”, at an elevation of over 12,000 feet. Crossing the Continental Divide, we make our way to Breckenridge, CO where we will stay the night.

From Breckenridge we return to Denver for the last night of our tour. A casual dinner will be hosted by Ride America Tours this evening in appreciation of you and your fellow participants. The event is always filled with good fun and great fellowship.

Following breakfast, checkout and return your bike and luggage to the staging area for reloading upon arrival of the transport.
Flying home? The hotel provides free shuttle service back to the airport with pickup times at least 2 hours before flight time.

Other Tour Information:

• Approximate Riding Distance: 1,900 miles
• Fuel surcharge may apply

Accomodations: Ride America Tours strives to secure the best value for our members by leveraging our strength in numbers and by negotiating room rates with motorcycle friendly properties up to a year in advance, especially in high demand areas. However, in the event a member prefers lodging at a property other than the one negotiated for the group and included in the tour price, the member may request and receive a refund in an amount equal to the negotiated price for the relinquished property, provided such request is made at the time of booking. The requesting member shall then be responsible for making their own reservations and payment for the replacement property.
Shipping Bikes: Bikes will be delivered to the staging area approximately 7 days prior to the tour start date. Bikes will be loaded onto our custom designed motorcycle transport. Staging areas vary and participants will be notified of the location, date, and time well in advance of each tour.

Returning Bikes:Bikes will be unloaded upon arrival of the transport following the end of your tour and returned to the initial staging area within 7 days. Details for pickup will be provided well in advance of each tour.

NOTE: In compliance with Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, gas tanks ARE NOT to be filled prior to transport. Bike registration, keys/fobs must remain with the bikes for loading/unloading. Additionally, bike registrations must be available along with personal contact information, i.e., Emergency Contact Numbers, and Cell Phone Numbers. These items will be placed into an envelope and attached to the bike prior to transport. An envelope will be provided to you at time of shipping.

Packing Recommendations For The Tour: When considering what to pack, make a list of everything you think you need, and then divide the list in half. After that, divide what’s left in half and you’ll have a list of items you might actually need. (Hint: You’ll not change cloths every day on a cross-country motorcycle trip and washers and dryers are readily available.) So, for this Tour, we recommend one set of “Street Cloths” a pair of comfortable walking shoes, personal wear, toiletries, sunscreen, chap-stick, riding gear including helmets, boots, eyewear, leathers, jackets, gloves, rain gear and both warm and cold weather apparel. Dress in layers. Riding gear stowed inside saddlebags and tour packs may travel with your bike if secured.

Note: Prescription drugs, and other valuables such as jewelry, cash, cameras, etc. must always remain in your possession.

Excursions and Park Fees: Entrance fees into the National Parks and other Excursion fees are the responsibility of the customer. Customers should plan on spending approximately $150.00 for these types of fees.