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Unique guided tours of the Colorado Rockies |
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOURS?
Tours include lodging before, during and after the tour. Breakfast and
dinners are on us. An experienced guide provides daily route maps,
advice and information on unique local features, history and culture
along each day’s route.
Our support vehicle carries luggage and supplies, and our secure,
enclosed trailer is capable of carrying one or two motorcycles in case
of breakdown or other problem.
We have the capability to carry passengers in the support vehicle,
though why anyone would prefer an air-conditioned car to the pillion
seat is beyond me.
We provide pickup and drop off service at Denver International Airport
for tour participants who fly in, and expedite bike arrangements
(rental or shipping.)
Each tour participant receives a personalized souvenir photo album
following the tour.
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
We do not provide motorcycles or riding gear, though we will help with
arrangements for same. Tour participants are responsible for their own
motorcycles, fuel and incidentals, lunch most days, any adult beverages, and transportation to and from Colorado.
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WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
You will need a valid motorcycle license, a motorcycle capable of
traveling at highway speeds and insurance covering your motorcycle. You
should carry funds to cover fuel, lunch and incidentals. Layered
clothing is wise, given Colorado’s wide climatic variations. Rain gear
is prudent, sunscreen essential. A bathing suit will come in handy for
dips in a hot spring or tub, swimming or rafting on discretionary days.
Pack a sweater or light jacket for star-gazing after dinner.
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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT WEATHER, CLIMATE, ELEVATION?
Mostly, that you can and should expect every kind of weather. Most of
our riding is at elevations between 6,000 and 10,000 feet, with a number
of passes considerably higher. The highest paved road in Colorado is
more than 14,000 feet above sea level!
Temperatures can fluctuate dramatically with elevation, time of day and
weather conditions, so you’ll want to layer your clothing and riding
gear.
Our low relative humidity and hot sun demand respect. Wear sunscreen
and drink plenty of water while on tour.
While Colorado is sunny and semi-arid, summer afternoons in the
mountains often see brief but dramatic thunderstorms. So rain gear is a
must!
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HOW MANY WILL BE IN MY TOUR?
We like small, unobtrusive groups, and set an absolute maximum of
twelve motorcycles per tour. Most of our tours will have five to ten bikes.
We reserve the right to limit the number of bikes and riders in each
tour, and to cancel a tour if fewer than five riders have signed up by
the cutoff date.
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WHERE WILL WE STAY WHILE ON TOUR?
We use small, locally owned hotels, inns and B&Bs wherever possible. By
and large, our accommodations are less fancy than their urban
counterparts - downright rustic, sometimes. Such is life in Colorado’s
quiet mountain hamlets and small towns.
But we only patronize clean, well-run establishments with real beds and
running water!*
*Our custom tours may include camping or other accommodations.
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HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Couldn’t be easier! Choose one (or more) of our tours, fill out our
registration form and mail it to us. If you would
prefer, you may email us directly to register. A deposit of 20%
of the total tour price is required to reserve your place in the tour
group. Payment in full is required forty-five days prior to start of
the tour.
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WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
We hope you won’t, but sometimes life can throw you a curveball. A full
good faith refund will be provided for cancellation up to forty-five days prior to
start of the tour. Refunds cannot be provided for cancellation after
the cutoff date for the tour, unless the reserved place can be filled
from a waiting list prior to start of the tour.
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WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JOINING A ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR?
If you are a beginning rider, or comfortable mostly on straight, flat
highways, our tours may not be for you. If you have questions or
concerns about your skill level or riding experience, please contact
us to discuss it.
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