GEICO Motorcycle Presents The Adventure Rally Series 2015 – Rockies Edition

The schedule for this year's Adventure Rally – Rockies Edition has been released. Riders will be joining magazine editors from Cycle World, Dirt Rider and, of course, Motorcyclist, as well as representatives from companies such as Klim, BMW, Doubletake, Butler Maps, Scorpion, and more for what will be three unforgettable days of riding along the western slope of the Rocky Mountains.

Participants will experience the best the Rockies have to offer, with more than 80 points for you and your teammate(s) to discover using the custom event map and clue book. At Base Camp you will participate in riding special tests, as well as group meals, presentations, and massive swag giveaways. If you are looking for an unforgettable adventure ride, this is it!

2015 ROCKIES SCHEDULE

● DAY ONE—Thursday
1:30–3:30 Rider check-in
3:30–6:00 Rider's meeting, Special Tests
6:00–6:45 Cocktail reception & Special Test  6:45–7:30 Dinner
7:30 Safety presentation, navigational briefing & first bonus

● DAY TWO—Friday
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Navigational materials distributed
8:00 Riders free to leave
4:30–6:30 Special Test
5:30 All riders must be checked back into base
6:00 Cocktail reception
7:00 Dinner
7:45 This is Gunnison. Some local knowledge gets thrown down.
8:00 Raffle/Auction in support of local land-use efforts
8:30 Glenfiddich – Post-Ride Reflections

● DAY THREE—Saturday
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Riders free to leave
8:00–5:30 Adventure Gymkhana Course open
5:30 All riders must be checked back into base
6:00 Cocktail reception
6:30 Glenfiddich Post-Ride Reflections
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Motion Pro Tire Change Challenge
9:00 Awards

● DAY FOUR—Sunday
7:00 Breakfast, free ride, head home!

How does it work?
Base Camp is in Gunnison, Colorado, at the Inn at Tomichi Village and features full services, including lodging, meals, a bar, and area for "special tests," which includes riding and other useful adventure skill activities.

Base Camp participants use a custom Butler Map that outlines green (easy/paved), blue (moderate/dirt road), and black (difficult/two & single-track) points that you and your teammate(s) navigate to and record via custom event hashtags on Instagram. Don’t use social media? No worries. We will get you all set up.

Additional navigational aid is found in the event’s custom clue book created by Dakar Rally veteran and Doubletake Mirror inventor, Ned Suesse. This in-depth guide gives specific clues to look for, sample images, point values, and the history on some of the very special points awaiting your discovery.

Come evening all riders check in at Base to enjoy great dining and socializing. This includes special presentations from the event staff and special guests, stories from the day’s ride, and strategizing for the day to come.

What are my options for participation?
The following options let you select the type of accommodations that best fit your needs when attending a GEICO Motorcycle Adventure Rally event.

Option One:
Single-occupancy room for three nights, six meals, Adventure Rally Series goodie bag, event navigational map, and clue book. Cost: $660 per rider.

Option Two:
Double-occupancy room for three nights, six meals, Adventure Rally Series goodie bag, event navigational map, and clue book. Cost: $560 per rider.

Option Three:
Tent or RV camp, six meals, Adventure Rally Series goodie bag, event navigational map, and clue book. Cost: $360 per rider.

Availability for each option is limited and will be booked on a first-come-first-served basis.

What else can you do for me?
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