Badwater 500

This Ride is completed now and it was great!

Enjoy the slideshow of memories

The Best of Death Valley

Join us for this is a 3 day Adventure Ride around Death Valley.

Dual Sport and Adventure Bikes

Check out my Video Description of the ride

The ride will begins and ends in Ridgecrest CA

February 2-4 2013

About the ride:

This is a 3 day ride to explore the best of the back parts of Death Valley.

We will spend each night in a different hotel, so you will be carrying your overnight gear on your motorcycle.

The ride will have options of routes to take depending on the level of difficulty that you select and the weather conditions.

Riding begins Saturday Morning 2/2/2013

Recommendation: You should arrive Friday night in Ridgecrest

Update: We will be running a support truck, you can put one overnight bag in the truck

You don't have to carry the stuff on your bike

(Thanks to Mike J)

Ride Saturday Day1

Starting from Ridgecrest we will travel through the Pinnacles, over Mengel Pass, visit the Charlie Manson ruins. We will pass through the Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the Unites States and take a lap through Artist Drive. We have lunch and gas at Furnace Creek and after lunch well head you Echo Canyon and across to Beatty NV. To stay at the Stagecoach Casino.

Day1 ride map

Ride Sunday Day2

Starting from Beatty, we will ride down Titus Canyon, and over to Scotty’s castle for a lunch stop. Then it’s un option to visit Ubehebe Crater, then, past the old Sulfur Mine and Crankshaft junction. Then it’s over the mountains to Big Pine for the evening in the Bristlecone Motel.

Ride Map Day2

Ride Monday Day3

Starting from Big Pine, we will travel into the Inyo Mountains in the north, then the Sailine Valley, home of the “Borax Company” and Nelson Range in the south, then it’s into Panament Springs for Lunch. After lunch it’s through the Panament Valley and back to Ridgecrest.

Ride Map Day3

You will need to make your own motel reservations per below

Make your reservations early as space can be limited

Friday 2/1/2013: Ridgecrest CA, Heritage Inn and Suites 1-800-843-0693

Saturday 2/2/2013: Beatty NV, Stagecoach Motel 1-775-553-2419

Sunday 2/3/2013: Big Pine CA, Bristlecone Motel 1-866-609-3785

This is a gps ride, you will need a Garmin gps with a microSD card slot.

I can recommend one if you like, send me an email

With your ride sign up you will receive a microSD card with custom maps for the ride and gpx files by email.

Friday night you will receive gps training during the riders meeting

You will also receive paper map handouts.

How does the ride Navigation work?

This is a self-lead GPS ride; all riding is on you own. You are responsible for your own riding. You will be given a GPS map file and instruction on how to use your Garmin GPS unit. People will hook up in small groups of less than 6 riders and tend to ride together. You are not encouraged to ride alone. You are responsible for own riding and yourself. (see my ride Navigation Video)

Sorry ride is full

Cost for the ride is $95

This covers all the planning and the gps customs maps, microSD cards and handouts.

Questions email: gpsKevin@gmail.com

Sign up now ride is limited to 20 people ???? open now

To sign up use the buy now button below.

Sorry about the "Buy Now" Button, seems kind of weird, but it is the easiest way that I can figure.

Note from me, gpsKevin

My goal for this ride is simple, great riding, so you can count on great routes and places to ride.

But in addition: The ride is about discovering new places, meeting new friends, seeing new parts of Death Valley.

Thanks

gpsKevin

Update:

People signed up for the ride:

1. Chris V

2. Brad M

3. Bill G

4. David G

5. Craig R

6. Gary S

7. Brian P

8. Scott C

9. Cliff M

10. Mick C

11. Brian B

12. Bill A

13. Brenna A

14. Avi H

15. Bill S

16. Hank S

17. Larry A

18. Steve L

19. Rodger Z

20. Jeff C

21. Jeffrey G

22. Jim N

Support Truck Driver: Mike J

FAQ's

Q: Would this be a good Noobs Ride?

A: Yes, Great place for a new riders to try this stuff out. The riding has easy route choices, and the weather will just be starting to get cold. You will find lots of supportive people at the ride.

Q; What do I do if I don't have a garmin gps?

A: Buy one, you need it, we will show you how to use it. You can get a great one for $100 bucks. ( See gpsKevin's gps recommendations)

Q: Is the riding really on my own?

A: Yes, but almost everyone hooks up and rides with a friend, or a new friend.

FYI: Below are Pictures from our last Badwater 666 in 2007