Do you have questions? We can shed some light on them. Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you still need help feel free to contact us.
? WHAT KIND OF BIKES COME OUT ON YOUR TOURS?
WE WLECOME ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF BIKES ON OUR TOURS, SO IN AS MUCH AS THE BIKE FITS THE APPLICATION. I.E. STREET BIKE FOR STREET TOURS AND ADVENTURE BIKES FOR ADVENTURE TOURS. WE DID HAVE SOMONE COME OUT ON AN ADVENTURE TOUR ON A SUPERSPORT BIKE AND WE HAD TURN THEM AWAY. WE COULDN’T SEE THEM WINGING THEIR NINA X6R THROUGH A WATER CROSSING
? CAN I PUT YOUR TOUR LINKS ON MY WEB SITE?
YOU MAY USE OUR TOUR LINKS ON YOUR WEB SITE AND WE OFFER AN AFFILIATE PROGRAM WHERE YOUR WEB SITE USER COULD CLICK ON YOUR LINK AND PURCHASE A TOUR. YOU WOULD RECEIVE A COMMISSION COMPENSATION FOR THAT. PLEASE EMAIL US FOR DETAILS.
? WHAT GEAR DO YOU RECOMMEND?
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU WEAR ALL APPROPRIATE RIDING GEAR. THAT INCLUDES, HELMET (CALIFORNIA LAW STATES THAT YOU MUST WEAR A HELMET) A RIDING JACKET, RIDING PANTS, MOTORCYCLE BOOTS, AND APPROPRIATE UNDER LAYERS FOR HOT AND COLD WEATHER. WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING RAIN GEAR. OUR TOUR ROUTES PASS THROUGH MANY MICRO CLIMATES RANGING FROM FOGGY AND DAMP TO EXTREMELY HOT. SO WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A LAYERED APPROACH.
? DO YOU PROVIDE A CHASE TRUCK?
ON SELECTED TOURS WE DO PROVIDE A CHASE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WILL CARRY YOUR BAGS FROM THE STARTING LOCATION EACH DAY TO THE END POINT AND MAKE YOUR BAGS AVAILABLE AT THE BELL STATION OF THE HOTEL FRONT DESK. IT ALSO FOLLOWS THE TOUR GROUP UNTIL THE LAST WAY POINT, AND CARRIES WATER, COFFEE AND SNACKS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT. WE WILL ONLY USE THE CHASE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT RIDERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. IT IS ALSO NOT EQUIPPED TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLES.
? HOW OFTEN DO WE STOP ALONG THE TOUR ROUTE?
GENERALLY WE STOP EVERY 100 MILES OR MORE DEPENDING ON THE TOUR WAY POINTS. BUT WE DO STOP OFTEN TO TAKE PICTURES AND STRETCH OUR LEGS.
? I AM BRINGING A RIDING PARTNER. DOES HE/SHE PAY FULL PRICE?
TOURS ARE PRICED BASED ON SINGLE RIDER AND RIDER WITH PASSENGER OPTIONS. IF YOU ARE BRING A 2 UP PASSENGER OR A RIDING BUDDY SELECT RIDER WITH PASSENGER OPTION DURING THE BOOKING PROCESS. ACCORDINGLY YOU WILL MOST LIKELY ROOM TOGETHER SO MARK THAT ON YOUR REGISTRATION PAPERWORK.
? I WANT TO TAKE AN ADVENTURE TOUR. WHAT TYPE OF BIKE SHOULD I RIDE?
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU RIDE A DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE THAT IS 600 CC OR ABOVE CAPABLE OF TRAVELING 130 OR MORE MILES WITHOUT RE FUELING AND THAT CAN CARRY LUGGAGE. DEPENDING ON THE TERRAIN WE COVER WE ALSO RECOMMEND KNOBBY TIRES AS WELL. OR A STRONG DUAL SPORT TIRE SUCH AS A MEFO SUPER EXPLORER. IN GENERAL WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU RIDE AN ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE (KLR, KTM 990, BMW GSA, TRIUMPH TIGER, ETC.) IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS REGARDING A PARTICULAR TOUR EMAIL US AND WE WILL FILL YOU IN ON MORE SPECIFICS.
? ON YOUR ADVENTURE TOURS DO WE RIDE OFF ROAD?
WE RIDE ON DIRT ROADS THAT REQUIRE A PLATED DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE. IN SOME CASES THE TERM ROAD IS USED LOOSELY. THESE CAN RANGE FROM GRADED BLM FIRE ROADS TO ROUGH UN MAINTAINED COUNTY OR FIRE ROADS TO JEEP TRAILS. WE PRACTICE LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES. GENERALLY WE DO NOT RIDE OFF ROAD ON ANYTHING THAT IS NOT ALREADY PERMITTED BY THE USFS OR LOCAL AGENCY TO RIDE ON.
? WHAT IS THE PACE OF YOUR TOURS?
WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD RIDE AT THEIR OWN PACE. THAT BEING SAID WE ALSO HAVE TO MOVE THE TOUR ALONG TO MAKE WAY POINTS AND DESTINATIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER. OUR PACE IS RELAXED TO BRISK. IN SOME CASES WITH THE RIGHT RIDING GROUP WE WILL RUN AT A BRISK TO SPIRITED PACE WHILE MAINTAINING SAFE RIDING PRACTICES AND ADHERING TO LOCAL SPEED LIMITS.
? I AM NOT A RIDER BUT WANT TO PURCHASE A TOUR FOR A LOVED ONE. DO YOU HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES?
YES WE DO HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
? CAN I BOOK A TOUR ONLINE?
YES YOU CAN. YOU CAN SELECT A TOUR FROM OUR WEB SITE, AND FOLLOW THE RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOUR ARTICLE. YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO A TOUR REGISTRATION PAGE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS. YOU WILL RECEIVE A TICKET VIA EMAIL THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR TO BE CHECKED IN ELECTRONICALLY.
? CAN I BOOK THIS TOUR THROUGH A TRAVEL AGENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH MY AIR RESERVATIONS?
YES YOU CAN. WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE TO PACKAGE SHIPPING COSTS AND LOGISTICAL COSTS OF TRANSPORTING YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN THE PACKAGE PRICE AS WELL.
? CAN YOU ARRANGE AIR TRANSPORTATION?
WE NORMALLY HAVE YOU ARRANGE AIR TRANSPORTATION THROUGH HTTP://WWW.SUPERHOTFARES.COM ONE OF OUR SPONSORS. YOU CAN ALSO BOOK YOUR TOUR THROUGH A LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT OF YOUR CHOICE.
? HOW MANY MILES DO YOU TRAVEL IN A TOUR DAY?
W NORMALLY TRAVEL BETWEEN 175 AND 250 MILES IN A TOURING DAY. OUR EMPHASIS IS ON RIDING WITH MANY INTERESTING WAY POINTS ALONG THE WAY.
? HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE NORMALLY ON A TOUR?
WE NORMALLY TAKE 6-15 PEOPLE OUT ON A TOUR. ALTHOUGH WE CAN ALSO HANDLE LARGER TOURING GROUPS AS WELL.
? WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
YOU SHOULD BRING A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF NECESSARY CLOTHING ITEMS. YOU SHOULD ALSO BRING ALL OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDING GEAR (HELMET, RIDING PANTS, RIDING JACKET, GLOVES, AND MOTORCYCLE BOOTS) ADDITIONALLY WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING CHAPSTICK, SUNSCREEN, A CAMERA, FILM IF NEEDED, AS WELL AS A CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR THE EVENING TIME IF YOU DECIDE TO STROLL AROUND AFTER THE TOUR DAY. YOU SHOULD ALSO BRING ANY MEDICATIONS YOU NEED. YOU SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER BRING ALONG A HAT AS WELL AND SUNGLASSES.
? WHAT DOES “GUIDED” TOUR MEAN?
OUR GUIDED TOURS ARE CONDUCTED BY MOTORCYCLE TOUR GUIDES. WE HAVE ALREADY MAPPED OUT ROUTES FOR THE TOURS INCLUDING WAY POINTS, LUNCH STOPS, AND LODGING LOCATIONS AS WELL AS LOCAL EATING ESTABLISHMENTS. WE PROVIDE A WELL DESIGNED AND BALANCED MOTORCYCLE VACATION. OUR GUIDES ARE TRAINED IN CPR/FIRST AID AND WE ALSO CARRY AT LEAST ONE SATELLITE PHONE FOR EMERGENCIES. IN SOME CASES WE ALSO PROVIDE A CHASE VEHICLE THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION OF LUGGAGE AND OFFERS AMENITIES ALONG THE WAY AT THE STOP WAY POINTS.
? DO YOU RENT MOTORCYCLES?
WE DO NOT RENT MOTORCYCLES. YOU CAN RIDE YOUR OWN MOTORCYCLE OR RENT ONE FROM OUR LOCAL RENTAL AGENCIES. IN SOME CASES WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE TO HAVE YOUR BIKE SHIPPED TO AND FROM THE TOUR LOCATION. THIS COST IS ADDITIONAL TO YOUR TICKET PRICE.
? WHAT DOES THE PRICE OF YOUR TOURS INCLUDE?
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND PRIOR SERVICE MILITARY TICKETS, A TOUR TICKET PRICE INCLUDES YOUR GUIDED TOUR, LODGING, AND LUNCH. YOU WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OTHER COSTS INCLUDING, BREAKFAST, DINNER, AND ALCOHOL AND OTHER EXPENSES.
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