Caliente Mini Roulette 2015

Original ride plan below

Take this Gamble to explore the remote Nevada Mountains

Join us for this 3 day Dual Sport Ride

Riding begins Saturday Morning 4/25/2015 in Caliente Nevada

Ride Description

This is a three day ride to explore some remote corners of Nevada.  This ride is for intermediate and advanced riders only, there will be a mix of scenic stuff and some singletrack and optional tough stuff.  Part of this ride is explorer in nature, come prepared for anything.  This is a Real "Roulette".  The ride will be a mix of old mining roads some single track, some old race course sections, and some scenic back dirt roads.  You will need a GPS.

Yes: there are some Hard and Easy options 

About the Caliente Area:

This is a great remote area of Nevada that is a mix of high desert and mountains.  You can find everything here, from forest riding to fast desert washes.  If you have never been here before, you will understand why people drive so far just to get here.  And because it is remote it is not whooped out or crowded.

Kind of like riding in much of Baja 

Full Ride Description

Ride Maps Included

Signup info:

You will need to make your own motel reservations per below

Make your reservations early as space can be limited

Shady Motel 

430 Front St. 

Caliente, NV 89008-0024

(775) 726-3106

Video by Vaudois from Last years ride. Wow thanks Vaudois!

Link to last years ride and feedback

How does the ride navigation work?

This is a self-led GPS ride; all riding is on your own.  You are responsible for your own riding.  You will be given a GPS map file and instructions 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 your own riding and yourself. 

 (see my ride Navigation Video) 

Are you right for this ride?

When something goes wrong on a ride, would your riding friends say that you are more likely to need help or more likely to give help?  You should be in the more likely to offer help camp.  This ride is filled with riders that are more likely to give help, so most of the time the riders never need help.  Additionally there is all the normal stuff, come prepared to maintain your bike, fix your bike on the trail, repair flat tires, deal with bad weather and rain and make a joke or two.

How do I make the GPS stuff so easy?

I develop very high quality ride maps custom for our ride, they come from much of what I and others have ridden.  I take the best from all my rides and make new ones. 

(See my Custom Ride Maps Video) 

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 the Southwest.

Thanks

gpsKevin

FAQ's

Q: What is the gas range needed for this ride?

A:  120 miles on day 2 (many of us will need to carry extra gas)

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 150 bucks. 

(See gpsKevin's gps recommendations)

Q: Is the riding really on my own?

A: Yes, it is on your own, but not by yourself.  Everyone hooks up and rides with a friend or a new friend and rides together.  I do not encourage riding alone.

Q: Do I need a street licensed bike?

A: Yes, there are areas where a licensed bike is required. You must also have a motorcycle class drivers license.

Q: Do I need insurance?

A: Yes, you must carry proof of medical insurance and liability insurance for yourself/motorcycle.

Go to: New gpsKevin Website