Join us for CAMPColorado Backcountry Discovery Ride (BDR), on August 21-25 - five days of riding off road and motocamping along the gorgeous setting of Colorado’s mountains.
This ride is immediately after CAMP Colorado S’more (August 16-21), and we recommend you attend that too if you are planning to do the BDR ride.
The Colorado BDR is a sub 700 miles ride that includes dirt, rocks, sand and water crossings, all at very high altitude, extending from the Four Corners (Colorado/New Mexico/Utah/Arizona intersection) to the Wyoming border. It is considered an “intermediate” off road ride, and it requires skills, appropriate tires (fifty/fifty recommended) and an appropriate motorcycle (adventure, dual sport). It definitely isn't a route you should try if this is your first foray into off-roading.
We will send every attendants plenty of information, the GPX files and everything you need to know about the ride.
WHAT’S THE PLAN?
The plan is to ride five of the six sections of the Colorado BRD, North/South (*). Starting on August 21 in the morning in Steamboat Springs, we will ride one section a day until we reach Dolores, at the Four Corners, on August 25, spending our last night in Durango. We will be camping every night in a different place.
On the 26 we will go back to our respective homes. Please note - there will be the possibility to have your motorcycle trailered from the Chicagoland to the Denver/Estes Park area and back for a fee.
You have two options to join this ride:
Join the Colorado S’more, on August 16-21, get acclimated with with riding at high altitude for two-three days, head to Steamboat Springs on August 20 in the evening, and start riding the BDR on the 21. This is recommended, because it gives your body the time to get accustomed to riding at 11K feet plus…
Join us directly in Steamboat Springs in the evening of August 20, ready to ride the BDR on the 21st.
(*) We are skipping one of the six sections of the Colorado BDR, the one that from Steamboat Springs goes to the Wyoming border.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST AND HOW DO I BOOK?
This event only costs $155 per rider. This includes all your nights of camping, plus a rider book with plenty of information about the ride. We will also have pre ride meetings/briefings.
Please note: this CAMP ride is open to CAMP members only. If you are not a member, please add your membership to your cart together with your ride ticket. Your reservation will not be complete unless you are a member, and your spot will not be secured.
HOW DO I GET TO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS AND BACK?
You don’t want to ride your motorcycle to/from there and you are in the Chicagoland? Good news: we can transport 2 motorcycles from the Chicagoland to the Denver/Estes Park area and back for $400 per motorcycle, first come / first serve. If you are interested, please make a comment about this in the form at check out and we will follow up.
WHAT’S THE DRAFT DAY TO DAY ITINERARY?
AUGUST 20 - We get to Steamboat Springs in the evening, either as a group from our Colorado S’more, or individually. Camping location will be provided to all participants.
AUGUST 21 - 120 miles from Steamboat Springs to Eagle. Highlights of the day will the Stagecoach Reservoir, the Colorado River and our first water crossing.
AUGUST 22 - 136 miles will take us to Buena Vista. Sandy tracks, alpine passes and wonderful vistas all day long.
AUGUST 23 - our longest day, 144 miles, will take us to Lake City. Several alpine passes, mining towns.
AUGUST 24 - only 64 miles to Telluride, but full of breathtaking views. This is a whole day affair, despite the short mileage.
AUGUST 25 - 90 miles down to the Four Corners of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. Then last night in Durango.
AUGUST 26 - going back wherever home is. Only 300 miles from Denver, and then from there wherever you need to be.
