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Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure +
Have you ever wanted to ride your Adventure Motorcycle on a Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure + from the 4 Corners to Wyoming?
How about a 7 Day ride from near the 4 corners to the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming border, with a Rest Day on Day 4.
From the Ute Casino near Cortez, Colorado.
And ride the Wyoming Red Desert X Loop on Day 7.
Exit Tours MC of Salida, CO. will host a 7 day Club supported ride from Cortez, CO to the Wyoming border. Over the last week of August 2024.
- The ride starts on Friday August 23 near the 4 Corners and finishes on Thursday August 29 at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming Border.
- Arrive at the Ute Mountain Casino in Cortez, CO. on Thursday August 22
WHY COBDR + ?
Why is this Ride called Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure + ?
The concept of this Club Supported ride is to make it easier for you to ride your own motorcycle on the Colorado Backroads Discovery Route from Cortez, CO. to the Wyoming border.
You have the option to meet at the Ladder Ranch at the finish and take a bus and trailer to the start. Cut a day of travel and a hotel room on return to the start you don't have to do. Now that's a plus ! Leave your truck at the Ladder Ranch. Take the Club Bus to the Ute Casino to the start of the ride.
Day 7 includes the option to ride the Red Desert X Loop of the Wyoming Backroads Discovery Route.
Chances are you wont get out to this neck of the woods again, and Red Desert X loop is spectacular.
This Club supported ride includes:
- Support on the route for 8 days.
- Gear portage so you may ride unencumbered.
- Dialed-in Phone compatible GPS Tracks.
- Breakfast available every morning.
- Pre-arranged Camping or Lodging locales.
- Transport of an ice chest, cot & chair, plus your camping gear.
- BBQ & Kitchen Set-up when camping so you can cook if you wish.
- Club supplied utensils & condiments.
- Camaraderie of Like-minded individuals.
- Transport your gear back to your truck at the start.
- Or you could drop your Truck at the Ladder Ranch and ride paved roads to Cortez to start.
CAMPING & LODGING INFO
CAMPING & LODGING INFO
Camping Fees are included with the ride and membership on Days 1 & 2.
Lodging is not included. There a variety of Lodging options.
- Day 1 start from the Ute Mountain Casino in Cortez, then we will remote Camp near Telluride at the Last Dollar Campsites.
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- Day 2 we will camp in a Campground on the route before Lake City.
- You could also stay @ Hotels in Telluride and Lake City if you wish
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- Day 3 we will lodge at the Ponderosa Lodge on Monarch Pass.
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- Day 4 is a rest day at the Ponderosa Lodge.
- You could ride Mountain Passes not on the COBDR on day 4.
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- Day 5 ride through Leadville on your way to Gypsum and Dotsero.
- Day 5 camp or lodge at Opa’s place in Sweetwater Canyon.
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Day 6 & 7 we will lodge or camp at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming border.
- If you do not wish to Camp or stay with the Club, you are welcome to find your own lodging or camping locale.
- If you choose this option your camping locale or lodging must be on the route.
- So that we can drop off and pick up your gear.
LODGING INFO
- Discounted lodging at the Ute Mountain Casino near Cortez, Colorado on Thursday and Thursday.
- The Ute Mountain Casino is a very clean Indian Tribe owned Casino near the 4 Corners area.
The club has reserved Lodging at the Ponderosa Lodge on nights 3 & 4. Sunday & Monday .
- The Ponderosa Lodge is a Family owned Lodge and Firefighting Camp on Monarch Pass.
- The Lodge is below 14k ft.Mt. Shavano in the Heart of the Rockies on the Continental Divide.
- Dinners & Breakfasts are included at the Ponderosa Lodge.
- You also have the Option to Stay at the Poncha Lodge < 8 miles from the Ponderosa Lodge
Day 5 we stay at a private motorcycle only family owned campground near Gypsum and Dotsero in Sweetwater Canyon on Tuesday.
- Opa's Place in Sweetwater Canyon is on a tributary to and right up the road from the Colorado River.
- There is a very nice pond with a beach for swimming, a creek for fishing and green grass for camping.
- Pop-up trailers and Tent camping sites are available.
- As are 2 Glamping tents and a private BnB across the road.
- Hot Showers and Laundry are available in Sweetwater Canyon.
- Dinner on Tuesday and breakfast on Wednesday is included at Opa's Place.
- As well as adult beverages.
Lodging will be at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming Border on Days 6 & 7.
- Dinners will be available at the Ladder Ranch, as well as breakfast on Day 8.
- Rooms, a Cabin, couches and camping are available at the Ladder Ranch.
- As are hot showers and a Laundry room.
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- The club will make breakfast when we are camping on the mornings of Day 2 & 3.
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Breakfast will be available on days 1, 4 – 8
Breakfast at the Casino on Day 1 is on you.
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The Club will Transport your gear so you may ride unencumbered by camping gear.
- We will keep your ice chest stocked every other day or so.
- When camping the club will have a kitchen and BBQ set up, with condiments and utensils.
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You must Call the Ute Mountain Casino to Reserve your room.
Mention Exit Tours when making your reservation.
Use Code 24Exittours for Thursday Aug 22
Use Code 24 Exittourss for Friday Aug 30
Link to Utemountaincasino.com
Hotel 888-565-8837
The Club has held Lodging or camping on Days 3 - 7.
Days 1,2 are camping days and are included. You may stay elsewhere on the route if you choose. Pay for your Club reserved lodging when you sign-up with the choices below
On Rest Day 4 from the Ponderosa Lodge, there are several loops to Mountain passes not on the 'official' COBDR available to ride
- 2-3 Loops available on Monday will be from 50 to 150 miles loops, if you would like to ride more in the Heart of the Rockies..
- Ride with GPS tracks will be supplied for Loops on the Continental Divide.
- Or you could just rest and enjoy the Lodge.
Email the Club with any questions: exittoursmc@gmail.com
COBDR WEBPAGE LINKS
COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE
This is a 7 Day ride so there is a bit of Info here.
How does this Club Supported COBDR Adventure Work ?
https://advtours.com/how-does-the-club-supported-backroads-adventure-work/
HOMEPAGE
https://advtours.com/cobdr-adventure/
CONTINUE READING
https://advtours.com/cont-reading-cobdr-plus/
READ MORE
https://advtours.com/read-more-cobdr-plus/
LODGING
https://advtours.com/cobdr-lodging-link/
TRAVEL LOGISTICS
https://advtours.com/cobdr-logistics/
COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE ADVENTURE + ADVENTURE AWAITS INFO
https://advtours.com/colorado-backroads-discovery-ride-adventure/
COBDR+ SIGN-UP INFO
https://advtours.com/sign-up-info-cobdr-adv/
RENT A RIDE for the COBDR
COBDR FACEBOOK PAGES
BACKROADS FACEBOOK PAGE
Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure
COBDR ADVENTURE GROUP FACEBOOK PAGE
GENERAL CO. BACKROADS INFO FACEBOOK PAGE
WHAT'S INCLUDED ?
INCLUDED with the COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE +:
- Welcome Banquet at the Ute Mountain Casino before the start.
- Dialed-in Ride with GPS phone compatible Tracks.
- Ride with GPS Club membership.
- Exit Tours MC membership.
- Ride unencumbered by camping gear.
- Gear & Luggage portage.
- Chase truck & trailer.
- Local Support.
- Option to bring an Ice chest.
- Club will re-supply Ice.
- Bottled water and Trail snacks.
- Predetermined meeting, lodging or camping locations.
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2 Riders meetings each morning. (You only need attend 1)
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Discounted lodging & campgrounds included.
- Breakfast available when camping.
- Dinners on Days 3-7 (with Lodging)
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BBQ, Grill, Kitchen & Utensils supplied for you to cook dinner.
- Starlink Wi-Fi for the duration of the ride.
- Camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts.
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Campfires.
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Campsites are Included on Days 1, 2 .
- Hot Showers and Laundry are available on Days 3-7.
START ADDRESS
Start Locale:
Ute Mountain Casino
3 Weeminuche Dr
Cortez, CO 81321
(30 miles NW the of the 4 Corners)
COBDR+ PHOTO SHARE LINKS
FROM THE 4 CORNERS TO WYOMING
REST DAY 4
Day trip on the COBDR+ to Billings Lake and the Alpine Tunnel
FROM THE 4 CORNERS TO WYOMING
LADDER RANCH
BUS RIDE FROM THE FINISH TO THE START
Meet at the Ladder Ranch Thursday Aug 22 in the morning. Take the Kodiak Starcraft Passenger bus with your gear and flatbed trailer to the Ute Casino Thursday. Leave tour truck at the secure Ladder Ranch. Upon completion of the ride depart from the Ladder Ranch. Save a Day travel and hotel room if your were to Start and depart from the Ute Casino. All monies retained by Bus Driver.
5 Minimum. 7 maximum.
See add-on / Options
What’s not included
- GasAvailable on the route
- LunchAvalable on the route
- LodgingToo many choces
- Adult BeveragesMost nights
Available Packages
Join this Club Supported ride as a Club member :
You will receive dialed-in Phone Compatible GPS tracks. Ride with GPS club membership, with maps of the routes, electronic roll-charts and voice navigation if you wish.
- T-shirt, Pin.
- Ride stickers
- The camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts
- Gear Portage so you may ride unencumbered
- Chase truck and trailer
- Bus ride available from the finish to the start before the ride starts.
With all the widespread OHV closures, knowing where to go and how to get the best out of your riding day is now more valuable than ever before.
Since you will be self-navigating the route with GPS Tracks, there is no official start time.
You may start any time you wish, though typically we like to see everyone on the road by 9 am. We do not ride in large groups.
We insist everyone use the Buddy System and look out for each other throughout the day.
You ride with whom you wish. There are no guides.
Your choice on type of Lodging you desire. Meals are Included with all Lodging. Dinner & Breakfast.
7 days. $700.00
You can choose to make 2 equal payments.
Deposit of $350 with balance due 30 days out.
Available options
Day 3 & 4 at the Ponderosa Lodge on Monarch Pass. Includes 2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts. $150/ Night
Day 3 & 4 at the Ponderosa Lodge on Monarch Pass. Includes 2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts. Double Occupancy. $120/Night PP
Day 5 at Opa's Place on Sweetwater Cyn - Tent Site Single Occupancy. Dinner & Breakfast Included. Hot Shower available.
Day 5 Pop up camper - Double Occupancy Dinner & Breakfast Included. Hot Shower Available. 1 person pays and share however you Like.
Double Occupancy Glamping Tent on a Deck. Dinner & Breakfast Included. Hot Shower Available. 1 person pay and share however you like.
Day 6 & 7 Tent Camp at the Ladder Ranch Includes Ladder Ranch Spaghetti & T-Bone Steak Dinner & 2 Breakfasts. Hot Shower
Day 6 & 7 Couch in the living room at the Ladder Ranch Includes Ladder Ranch Spaghetti & T-Bone Steak Dinner & 2 Breakfasts. Hot Shower.
Day 6 & 7 at the Ladder Ranch. Single occupancy Bedroom in House Includes Ladder Ranch Spaghetti & T-Bone Steak Dinner & 2 Breakfasts. Hot Shower
Cookhouse Cabin available at the Ladder Ranch proper. 2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. 2 People Paid by 1 person and share however you like. 2 nights.
Day 6 & 7 - 1 Cabin at the Ladder Ranch . 4 Beds. 2 Bedrooms. 1 person rents and share however you like. 2 Nights. $225 Per night. Shower.
Meet at the Ladder Ranch Thursday Aug 22 in the morning. Take the Kodiak Starcraft Passenger bus with your gear and flatbed trailer to the Ute Casino Thursday. Leave your truck at the secure Ladder Ranch. Upon completion of the ride depart from the Ladder Ranch. Save a Day travel and hotel room if you were to Start and depart from the Ute Casino. All monies retained by Bus Driver.
5 Minimum. 7 maximum.
Itinerary
Club supported 7 Day Ride from the 4 Corners to the Wyoming Border.
+ Because this loop includes the option of the WYO Backroads Red Desert X Loop on Day 7. Ride from Friday Aug 23 to Thursday Aug 29. Rest day on Monday Day 4.
This Club ride gives you options for gas stops, makes arrangements for campsites, Lodging and meals and does most of the logistics work for a fun and efficient 7 days of riding. With Gear portage & a Chase truck.
The COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE ADVENTURE + ride will be limited to 20 club members. You will ride without a crowded environment, and you will not get lost in the crowd.
On the ride, riders will spread out, yet get to know new people, find new riding partners and enjoy the great camaraderie of your fellow like-minded enthusiasts.
Ride over Mountain Passes you've only heard about:
7 days of Adventure loops over 9 spectacular mountain passes and old railroad right-of-ways.
This is an un-guided ride with cell phone compatible Ride with GPS tracks, even without a cell signal.
Ride over Mountain Passes you've probably only heard about:
- Ophir
- Corkscrew
- Hurricane
- California
- Cinnamon
- Cumberland
- Cottonwood
- Weston
- Hagerman
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- Camp Day 1 camp near Telluride at a remote site.
- Camp Day 2 near Lake City at a Campground .
- Or Stay in a hotel in Telluride and/or Lake City
- Spend the 3rd night at Private Lodge on Monarch Pass.
- Rest Day on Day 4 near Salida at the Lodge on Monarch Pass Monday.
- Option to ride Mountain Passes not on the COBDR on Day 4, near Salida in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains.
- Day 5 camp or lodge near the Colorado River in Sweetwater Canyon at a private motorcycle only campground.
- Day 6 stage, camp or lodge at the Ladder Ranch.
- Day 7 ride the Wyoming Red Desert X Loop.
- Rooms have been held at the Ute Mountain Casino on arrival day and on day 8.
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Day 6 & 7 there are 2 Cabins, bedrooms, couches and camping & meals are available at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming border.
- Portage of your gear back to the Ute Casino on Day 8 is included.
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Secure truck parking with Free 24 hr Security at the Ute Mountain Casino is included.
- If you do not wish to Camp, lodging on you is available in Telluride & Lake City. You can also skip the Ponderosa Lodge and stay at the Poncha Lodge on Days 3 & 4 if you wish.
If you want good challenges, a good balance of paved & dirt roads, 2 Track, and incredible scenery, and a fun time, with no work putting it all together, this is it.