106 West Motorcycle ADV Touring Company Launches Operations

106 West Motorcycle Adventures has the perfect tours for those who want to explore the Rockies and Utah Canyonlands. Offering 4 separate guided adventure tours on late model BMW F700/800 GS bikes, the Colorado based company gives riders enough time (8-13 day tours) to truly explore these beautiful regions. 106 West limits their tours to 7 riders to create a unique and personal experience.

Company Owner, John Hax, takes pride in his knowledge of the region, and it shows. The well thought-out routes are all loops composed of easy to intermediate level dirt roads. “I spent a lot of time planning my routes so that every day has beautiful riding, an engaging diversion, and a unique town to spend the evening in.” says John. “Every day has a highlight. For example, on Day One of the southern Rockies tour you might see an antelope, do a stream crossing, and then have amazing views of the Collegiate Peaks before descending 4000 ft/1500m to Salida, CO and spending a night in this artsy, white-water town on the Arkansas River.”

Exploration Tours:

• 14 Day – Mountains and Canyons Tour: Wanting a taste of both the Colorado Rockies and Utah Canyonlands? This tour has the best of both worlds. A loop that encompasses the San Juan Mountains, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, Natural Bridges Natural Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument: Mountain passes, mining towns, arches, Native American ruins and canyon country, this tour has it all.

• 13 Day - Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route: The COBDR tour includes the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park. Ample time is given to explore all the old historic mining towns dotting the region.

• 13 Day - Exploring Canyon Country: More than just a motorcycle tour, the Exploring Canyon Country tour gives you the opportunity to truly experience the majestic Utah Canyon Country. Experience the beauty, majesty and solitude in the best way possible: on the back of a BMW motorcycle. Majestic arches, spiraling rock formations, slot canyons and Indian ruins await you on this tour.

• 8 Day - Discover Canyon Country: A shorter version of the 13 day tour, the Discover Canyon Country route highlights some of the most beautiful and scenic sections of Utah, but on a shorter time frame. From timeless monuments to fun and challenging terrain, this ride will take you through areas of Canyon Country, developed by nature over thousands of years.

• 8 Day - Southern Rockies: Enjoy the beautiful Colorado Rockies at the height of summer. Historic mining towns, Great Sand Dunes National Park, alpine meadows, 14,000 foot peaks and The Alpine Backcountry Byway await you on this ride.

Detailed information about these tours can be found on the company website – 106WestADV.com.

Through these extended tours, 106 West hopes clients will gain a perspective for how much beauty the region has to offer. “Nobody should spend thousands of dollars doing a motorcycle tour of Utah and not hike a slot canyon, walk beneath an arch, or visit an Indian Native American ruin.” explains John.

Limiting tours to 7 riders enables 106 West to align riders with their tour goals. Whether it be finding a less difficult route, spending a morning hiking, or visiting Native American ruins, small group sizes allow riders to “do their own thing” in a way not possible with larger tours.

Despite the resurgence of luxury tours, 106 West tours are economical affairs. This is partly due to the limited amount of lodging options. While the Rockies tours offer 3-4 star lodging, the Canyonlands tours are limited to 2-3 star hotels. Have a specific itinerary in mind? No worries because 106 West also offers custom tours. Bring 6 riders and the west is yours! “For those riders wanting a bit more adventure, pitching tents instead of lodging is always an option. Camping is available in most towns and certainly adds some spice to the experience.” explains John. 106WestADV.com

About the Owner:

Running an adventure motorcycle tour company requires much more than just the ability to ride a motorcycle; planning, professionalism, experience and passion are equally important. As a former Officer in the United States Marine Corp I spent 4 years planning logistics as complex as the deployment of a battalion Light Assault Vehicles by air transport to Somalia and the return of 700 Amphibious Assault vehicles from Kuwait back to the USA. My professionalism comes from spending 20 years as a consultant in the IT industry. Experience comes from riding thousands of miles of dirt including Denver to Portland, the Colorado, Utah, and Nevada Backcountry Discovery Routes, and countless riding and hiking trips throughout Utah and Colorado. Passion; what I love to hear from my guests is when they tell me they never would have seen such beautiful country if not for my guidance. I am also an Ambassador for the Backcountry Discovery Route organization. I look forward to giving you the adventure of a lifetime and showing you some of the most beautiful country on the planet. – John Hax

Colorado Motorcycle Adventures is proud to announce the move into their new facility downtown Denver in the RiNo (River North) neighborhood. In addition to being the largest adventure motorcycle rental and touring company in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico, and the only BMW Motorrad certified touring company in the USA, their new facility has allowed them to open an adventure motorcycle accessory store called ADV Moto Store (http://advmotostore.com). This new store focuses exclusively on adventure motorcycle parts and accessories. They have a created a very unique environment in which you can see, compare and purchase various motorcycle accessories for your adventure bike. Having cut their teeth on adventure motorcycle rentals and tours, they know the bikes, the products, and what works.



Come join them, and the ADV Moto Store, for a massive open house celebration on Saturday, May 27th from noon to 6pm. They are going to have store specials during the event, a live band, food trucks, and a moto mart featuring leaders from various motorcycle industry companies. It is only going to happen one time so don't miss it. Their new facility is located at 3458 Walnut Street in Denver, Colorado and their phone number is 720-505-2030. To learn more about Colorado Motorcycle Adventures, check out their ADVMotoEvents Profile or visit the CMA Website!

Ride The “Unc” is short for Ride The Uncompahgre (un-com-pah-gre – and sounds like an abbreviation for “uncle”). The Uncompahgre is a Ute Indian word for dirty water or red water spring. It is also the name of a plateau in Western Colorado that rises over 4,000 feet above the valley floor and stretches over 60 miles in length. Additionally, it is the name of a National Forest which covers almost 1,500 square miles. These massive land features, plus the San Miguel Mountains, Lizard Head Wilderness, the Grand Mesa (world’s largest flat top mountain) and the Colorado National Monument all form the backdrop and landscape for an incredible journey through some of the most scenic and remote areas of Western Colorado.

RockyTrax is a small family owned outdoor recreation company that offers camper, dual sport and ATV rentals, as well as camper delivery and set up services and dual sport and ATV tours. We at RockyTrax are especially excited about our unique and exclusive guided dual sport and adventure bike tour know as Ride The “Unc”.

 
From start to finish you will experience authentic rural Colorado, sometimes riding for hours and rarely seeing another soul. In three plus days of backcountry riding you will enjoy small town communities, endless landscapes of ranch lands, vistas, huge valleys and rugged mountains. It’s some of the best and least discovered parts of Western Colorado where you’ll see the countryside like a local and not a tourist. You’ll be more likely to encounter ranchers and cattle than you will tourists and traffic.

Itinerary:

Day One: Thursday afternoon begins at our home, nick named the RockyTrax Ranch, located in Glade Park, CO which is 30 minutes from Grand Junction and above the Colorado National Monument.



Whether you ride your own bike or we pick you up at the airport, you will quickly find yourself in rural and peaceful surroundings, setting the stage for the scenic and remote journey ahead. You will be treated to self guided tours, free time on the ranch, and optional activities like learning to rope or target shooting with “old west” style pistols. Evening comes with dinner and overnight lodging in our guest campers. All campers are modern, clean and comfortable with queen beds and memory foam mattresses! Unless specifically requested, all guests will enjoy private single occupancy lodging.



Day Two: This 400 mile, 50/50 highway/off road trip kicks off Friday morning with a scenic twisty ride into town for breakfast at a small family owned coffee shop and a brief ride on the highway to Unaweep Canyon where twistier canyon riding awaits. Then its gravel and dirt roads for the majority of the day as we traverse the Uncompahgre Plateau on our way to the small ranching town of Norwood, CO where we will dine and lodge at the J2F Guest Ranch (also single occupancy unless requested otherwise). While on the Plateau we will have lunch on the trail and offer some slightly more technical side routes for the more advanced riders while allowing the entry level riders to follow our 4x4 support truck for easier riding with epic scenery along the way.



Day Three: Saturday morning begins with a hearty breakfast at the J2F, then a backcountry ride through the San Miguel Mountain Range down into the famous mountain town of Telluride, CO.

Our guests will enjoy several hours of free time to have lunch and visit the local shops and attractions (Okay so there are some “touristy” things to do). From Telluride it’s an easy self guided 40 minute trip by pavement back to Norwood and the J2F for a light dinner and relaxation on the upstairs patio while watching the sunset.



Day Four: Sunday begins with breakfast at the J2F, a ride back over the Uncompahgre Plateau via a slightly different route and then over the Grand Mesa, back to Grand Junction for dinner at a local brewery. Then it’s back home to the RockyTrax Ranch (via the Colorado National Monument) for the evening.



Day Five: Sadly, guests will be heading home. Those on their own bikes and those catching a ride with us back to the airport will get to travel the Colorado National Monument one more time. Although we’ll be saying farewell to new found friends and adventurers, it is our hope and prayer that each of our guests will be heading home with great stories, memories and a renewed spirit, filled not just by an experience, but by a way of life!

2019 Tour Dates – Each tour is four nights and 3.5 days (includes the arrival and departure date with four nights lodging - two nights at RockyTrax Ranch and two nights lodging at the J2F Guest Ranch):

● June 27 - July 1
● July 11 - 15
● August 1 - 5
● August 29 - September 2
● September 12 - 16

Who this tour is for:

● Entry level dual sport riders or experienced riders with their larger ADV bikes. All riders must have their motorcycle license.
● The main route is by paved, gravel and dirt roads. All routes are considered two-wheel drive accessible, but riders should be comfortable on roads with long stretches of loose gravel, some sand and rocky sections, and occasional cliff side exposure. Rain is possible and can lead to slick or muddy conditions.
● Riders interested in scenic rides, traveling at a pace suitable for the least experienced riders in the group.
● Folks that enjoy a family friendly atmosphere and encouraging their fellow riders along the way.

Who this tour may not be suited for:

● Riders with no off road experience or new riders with large adventure bikes and minimal off road experience.
● Riders who are looking for extremely fast-paced or technical routes.
● Folks looking to stay in locations with a variety of night life options.

So why not start your adventure now? Please contact Andy Hanks, owner of RockyTrax, at 970-361-0402 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. RockyTrax will be happy to answer your questions and help get you started on your next journey, including entry level training for off road riding the day before the tour! RockyTrax.com

The "Unc" Demo Tour Review by EveRide