Ride Information

Explore Northern New Mexico!

• Go from the high alpine mountains to the sage and pinon in colorful deserts
• Travel old mining routes
• Visit small villages and historic ruins

This ride is offered as a two day adventure based out of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

Event Price Includes:

• Welcome Dinner and Farewell Reception
• Off-Highway riding clinic (advanced reservations required)
• Entry to Oktoberfest
• Taos Ski Valley activity coupons
• Ride support (bring your cell phone for communications)
• GPS routing information, or printed route sheet if requested
• Map of northern New Mexico
• Event T-Shirt and other cool swag

Event Price Does Not Include:

• Transportation to and from New Mexico
• Motorcycle Rental - see "Additional Details" below
• Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners (except noted above)
• Accommodations - See "Additional Details" section below for lodging specials and camping options.
• Alcohol
• Tips
• Gas
• Alternative tours/optional activities

Additional Details:

AMA Sanctioned: AMA membership is required to participate in this ride. Please visit their membership page at http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join for more details. Also, for information on the other events in this series, please go to http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Riding/Dirt/EventsAndSeries/NationalAdventureRide.aspx.

MONEY: Bring credit card(s) or spending cash for meals, lodging and gasoline on the road. Bring enough money for three or more days worth of meals, lodging and gas. Plan to bring as much money as you would for any other adventure trip or vacation.

SUPPORT: The support personnel attending to the ride are backcountry first aid certified. They will carry cell phones at all times.

Examples of what to bring for repairs on the road: Tire puncture repair supplies, brake pads, chain repair parts, and other critical spares to have with you. You will be riding in some remote places. Bring or ride a motorcycle that is in good condition and properly set up for back country adventure riding, with appropriate guards and protective covers, as it may make the difference in whether you finish on your own or on the support truck. We recommend riding with another participant or in small groups at all times.

CAMPING: A number of free camping sites are available in the area USFS district. Information/map can be found here:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/recreation/camping/pre_established_camp.shtml
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/recreation/camping/images/carson_camp_map_east.gif

The campgrounds that are located up the Hondo Canyon coming toward the ski valley, are: Lower Hondo, Cuchilla, Italianos, and Twining.

Remote adventure camping is also available for one to three nights at $20(+tax). Contact: info@RideNorthside.com.

MOTORCYCLE RENTAL: Motorcycle rental is available through RPImoto. Contact: Roger@RPImoto.com. Rental fees will be $143 per day (+ tax) with your choice between a Suzuki DL650 or the Suzuki DR650. A $500 damage deposit in cash or on credit card is required and also needed for a security deposit in case of further damage.

Suzuki DL650

Suzuki DR650

Please note: The available bikes are fully set up with guards and armor (not pictured).