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What days are the actual Tour?Unless there are instructions to the contrary on a specific tour, you should plan on arriving in the gateway city by early afternoon of the date listed as the start date. We will use the afternoon of that day to take care of getting rental bikes and becoming familiar with them. Your lodging for the evening is included, as is a welcome reception and dinner. We leave on the tour the following morning. The date listed as the end of
the tour is the day on which you can make return
travel plans to your home, leaving as early as
you like. We will arrive in our home base city
and return any rental bikes on the previous afternoon. A
farewell dinner with your travel companions concludes your Tour.
Accommodations for
the final night and transportation to the
departure airport the next morning are also
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Do we have to ride as a group?Guests are free to
ride each day at their own pace, ride with the
group leader, or a combination of both. You can
stop as often as you like for photos, hiking,
shopping or whatever. Each day we’ll provide
maps and directions to our next overnight stay,
including suggestions for stops and alternate
routes. All we ask is that you be at our hotel
by dinnertime. If you're delayed, please call
ahead. There’s usually a couple of days on each
tour where there's no change in overnight
lodging, and you can take a day ride with your
tour guide,
explore on your own or take advantage of some of
the other activities in the area. |
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How many people on a tour?We keep our group sizes
small - on the Western US Tours, there's no more
than sixteen bikes plus our staff. Tours with
more than ten bikes may be split into two or
more smaller groups. We want to keep our
size
manageable if we all ride together,
but large enough that if several riders want to
set off on their own there's no shortage of
companionship. Of course, anyone is free to
"get-away-from-US-all" while you get away from
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What if it's just me?Rates for a single rider sharing a room are listed first for each tour. You can share a room with another rider that comes with you or we will try to find you a roommate. You'll have the opportunity get acquainted with your roommate by phone or email before the tour. If you would like a private room for the tour, the cost is also listed. There is almost always one or more single riders on every tour, so please don't feel you won't fit in because you're not a "couple".
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What kind of places do we stay?We definitely get to some
out-of-the-way locations, which is one of the
best reasons we know for seeing America on two
wheels. Most of the time our tours stay at small
inns, bed and breakfasts, or private cabins and
seldom stay at any kind of chain hotel except in
resort areas. In some cases we have the entire
establishment to ourselves. When you tour with
us you can be confident that your accommodations
and meals will be "consistently unique", and the
only surprises will be good ones. More
information in
"What's Included?" |
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What’s the weather like?Our tours are all planned during times which should bring ideal motorcycling weather to the regions we are visiting. However, temperatures can vary significantly due to both elevation and geography. Summer months may see temperatures as high as the 90's, but may be 20-30 degrees cooler at high elevation or northern regions. Frost is a possibility in the early morning at
higher elevations almost all year round, so plan
on dressing accordingly. Your best bet is to be
prepared with layers that can be added or
removed as conditions change, WE WILL BE RIDING
in whatever weather conditions we encounter, so
raingear and other articles of protective
clothing may be needed. |
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How far do we ride each day?One thing to keep in mind
is that these are motorcycle RIDING tours, and
we don’t just cruise a little bit each day so we
can sit around at the next hotel. Our longest
days are 250-300 miles, but most are 200 or less. When staying two nights at
one place, you can ride as little or as much as
you like on the "off" day. We avoid the
interstates so you can experience some of the
best motorcycle roads in the US and take in
spectacular scenery all day long, every day you
spend with us. On some days there's a "shortcut"
option, and there's often a "longcut' as well,
in case anyone just can't get enough riding. |
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What should I bring?The main thing is a spirit of adventure, and a willingness to have fun meeting new people. You’ll want your own helmet and gloves (although loaners may be available if you are renting a bike) and riding gear, such as jacket, pants and rainsuit. Casual dress after the ride is fine, as we usually spend at least one or two nights at places where you may want to have some "non-biker" clothes. Since luggage for a whole group of people does tend to take up significant space, please limit your luggage to two bags per person, plus your riding clothes. Our our support van and trailer will take care of getting it all from place to place each day for you. Don't forget cameras and film!
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How do I make this happen for ME?Your next step is to
click here and take a look at our
reservations page. Many of the more detailed
questions you may have about our tours and
procedures will be answered there. If you need
to know more, give us a call at 1-800-727-3390.
We try to make the whole process as laid-back
and flexible as possible... just like our tours. |
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Great American Motorcycle
Touring
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