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Each route is fully mapped by us. Navigation is by roll chart (roll charts are provided – you have to provide your own roll chart holder). No GPS. We camp at pre-selected and pre-reserved campgrounds (a different campground each night). There are varying levels of amenities, but there is at least a vault toilet. For campgrounds, we have a generator to charge phones, cameras, and other small electronics.
Your registration fee covers the support crew and vehicles, camping, food and beverages during the event, event t-shirts, roll charts, and maps. You will be responsible for paying for your own gas, parts, and any additional food/beverages.
There is a maximum of 30 paid riders, who are divided into smaller groups of 5-6 for riding. We assign groups on the first day to help provide a mix of first timers and people who have been on one of our trips before, riding abilities, and mechanical abilities.
Expect to be on the trail for 8 to 12 hours a day.
The pre-event riders’ meeting occurs the night before we leave, so you need to be at the departure point at least the evening before the event starts. There is also a daily riders’ meeting during the event to make you aware of anything specific to that day.
rules
- All bikes must be manufactured before 1981. There is no limit on how much the bike costs.
- Your bike must be street legal, registered, and insured. You must have a valid motorcycle license.
- Suspension can only be upgraded with components available before 1980 or new replacement parts with the same travel specs. So, upgraded rear shocks are ok, front end swaps manufactured before 1980 are ok. Monoshock conversions are not ok.
- Everything you need for the week (excluding cooking equipment and food) must be carried on your bike: clothes, camping gear, tools, spare parts etc….
additional info
Refunds
Deposit is transferable to another person but not refundable.
6-10 weeks from the event – $300 refund
Less than 6 weeks to the event – $0 refund
At any time, you can transfer your registration to another person.
Support
One support vehicle follows close to the trail, and the other goes from camp to camp, prepares all the food, and can be used to pick up parts or supplies for bike repairs.
Each riding group is supplied with a Garmin InReach Satellite tracker to communicate with the support vehicle and for medical help, if needed.
Food
Included is a hot breakfast, packed lunch and snacks, evening meal, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Breakfasts and evening meals are served at camp.
2024 Baja Expedition
October 14-18, 2024
~700 miles
$1500* total
Transport to Baja from Chattanooga, TN and back: $300 per person/bike due at the time of transport
*does not include transportation to/from the starting point in Baja or accommodation at the starting point in Baja on October 13 or October 18, if needed; breakfast the morning of October 14; fuel or extra parts during the event; additional vehicle or other insurance needed specifically for Mexico
This route starts and ends in Bahía de los Ángeles.
2025 Arizona Route
May 19-23, 2025
~1000 miles
$950* total
$250 deposit due on registration
Balance of $700 due 12 weeks prior to the start of the ride
Transport from Chattanooga, TN to Arizona and back: $300 per person/bike due at the time of transport
*does not include accommodation in Flagstaff on May 18 or May 23, if needed; breakfast the morning of May 19; fuel or extra parts during the event
This route starts and ends in Flagstaff, with the entire loop in Arizona.
2025 Oregon Route
June 9-13, 2025
~1000 miles
$950* total
$250 deposit due on registration
Balance of $700 due 12 weeks prior to the start of the ride
Transport from Chattanooga, TN to Oregon and back: $300 per person/bike due at the time of transport
*does not include accommodation in Oregon on June 8 or June 13, if needed; breakfast the morning of June 9; fuel or extra parts during the event
This route starts and ends in Bend, with the entire loop in Oregon except for a slight dip into Northern California.
2025 Smoky Mountain Route
July 28 – August 1, 2025
~1000 miles
$950* total
$250 deposit due on registration
Balance of $700 due 12 weeks prior to the start of the ride
*does not include accommodation in Chattanooga on July 27 or August 1, if needed; breakfast the morning of July 28; fuel or extra parts during the event
This route follows a loop from Chattanooga, TN through north Georgia and North Carolina back to Chattanooga. This is our classic ride in the southeast, and we’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary of conducting trips on this ride!
