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14th Annual Smokey Bear Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride
This is an unofficial, no routes, no cost to participate ride; ride when, how, with whom and where you want.
"Its like Summer Camp for Dirt Bikes".
This is a mountain dual sport ride, most ride on plated dirt bikes or the most dirt oriented dual sport bikes. This is called a Dual Sport ride in that its most convenient to ride to and from town to the trails, and to connect trails.
***NOTE - The trails can be very challenging.
There are adventure opportunities as well, usually an adventure group forms up. The New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route goes through the area.
Bring your non-riding husband / wife / partner / kids / siblings also, make it a family vacation.
Ride Goals
The Smokey Bear Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride is about giving back, camaraderie, exploration, growth, and being safe; in addition to developing and renewing friendships so no one rides alone.
*Plus, escape the summer heat, ride in the cool mountain air in an alpine environment. And maybe the desert depending on the conditions or time of day.
1. The trails need more riding in, responsibly. If we don't use the trails we risk losing access.
2. More riders over a short period of time will demonstrate the positive economic impact of motorcyclists responsibly using National Forest land.
3. Although there is no cost to participate in the ride the riders make a donation to the Cloudcroft Fire / EMS on Friday morning at the pre-ride gathering to give back and further off-road motorcyclists cause as a responsible user group.
The dollar amount is whatever each rider feels is appropriate, and is made directly by each rider to the Fire Chief. Write a check and get the tax deduction.
Unofficial 2022 Smokey Bear Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride calendar:
Sunday, July 24 - Prep Day
Monday, July 25 - Ride Day
Acclamation Day
Tuesday, July 26 - Ride Day
Exploration Day
Hero Day IE The Hard day
Thursday, July 28 - Ride Day
Rediscover Day
Friday, July 29 - Ride Day
Safety Day & Cloudcroft Fire / EMS donation @ the pre-ride gathering
Daily pre-ride gathering
Ride grouping up takes place each morning starting about 845a @ the: Cloudcroft Pavilion
Groups take off about 9a, with a day's worth of fuel or a full charge, ready to ride just after filming the daily video.
Willing group leaders are encouraged and appreciated. The more group leaders there are, the smaller the groups are which offers a better chance for similarity of bike size, ride goals, etc. You don't have to be any expert on the area to lead a group, just have an adventurous spirit and know how to read the map.
It is suggested riders group up based on:
The group I lead will take a lunch break in the woods about 1p each ride day, I usually bring a sandwich and a snack.
Map
Click the image or link below to view the map, hard copies can be obtained for free at the forest service office.
4 Lost Lodge Rd. Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone: 575-682-2551
Sacramento Ranger District (Cloudcroft area)
The Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM's) are your legal documents for where you can and cannot take a motorized vehicle. They show where you can legally drive, take your motorcycles, ATVs or UTVs and where you can disperse camp (aka road-side camp).
Lincoln National Forest
OHV Trail Riding
This is an unofficial, no routes, no cost to participate ride; ride when, how, with whom and where you want.
"Its like Summer Camp for Dirt Bikes".
This is a mountain dual sport ride, most ride on plated dirt bikes or the most dirt oriented dual sport bikes. This is called a Dual Sport ride in that its most convenient to ride to and from town to the trails, and to connect trails.
***NOTE - The trails can be very challenging.
There are adventure opportunities as well, usually an adventure group forms up. The New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route goes through the area.
Bring your non-riding husband / wife / partner / kids / siblings also, make it a family vacation.
Ride Goals
The Smokey Bear Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride is about giving back, camaraderie, exploration, growth, and being safe; in addition to developing and renewing friendships so no one rides alone.
*Plus, escape the summer heat, ride in the cool mountain air in an alpine environment. And maybe the desert depending on the conditions or time of day.
1. The trails need more riding in, responsibly. If we don't use the trails we risk losing access.
2. More riders over a short period of time will demonstrate the positive economic impact of motorcyclists responsibly using National Forest land.
3. Although there is no cost to participate in the ride the riders make a donation to the Cloudcroft Fire / EMS on Friday morning at the pre-ride gathering to give back and further off-road motorcyclists cause as a responsible user group.
The dollar amount is whatever each rider feels is appropriate, and is made directly by each rider to the Fire Chief. Write a check and get the tax deduction.
Unofficial 2022 Smokey Bear Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride calendar:
Sunday, July 24 - Prep Day
Pre-ride dinner @ 630p Cloudcroft Brewing Company - Good time to meet & get to know each other, and plan for the week; rides, dinners / cook outs, designate group leaders, etc. And pickup your 2022 ride sticker.
Monday, July 25 - Ride Day
Acclamation Day
Tuesday, July 26 - Ride Day
Exploration Day
Dinner - Taco Tuesday @ 630p - Western Bar and Cafe $1.50 Tacos & $6.00 Margaritas
Wednesday, July 27 - Ride DayHero Day IE The Hard day
Thursday, July 28 - Ride Day
Rediscover Day
Friday, July 29 - Ride Day
Safety Day & Cloudcroft Fire / EMS donation @ the pre-ride gathering
Dinner - Post-ride banquet @ 630p - Ski Cloudcroft *BYOB
Daily pre-ride gathering
Ride grouping up takes place each morning starting about 845a @ the: Cloudcroft Pavilion
Groups take off about 9a, with a day's worth of fuel or a full charge, ready to ride just after filming the daily video.
Willing group leaders are encouraged and appreciated. The more group leaders there are, the smaller the groups are which offers a better chance for similarity of bike size, ride goals, etc. You don't have to be any expert on the area to lead a group, just have an adventurous spirit and know how to read the map.
It is suggested riders group up based on:
- Technical desire
- Expected pace
- Hours to ride
- Bike size
- Range
- Etc.
The group I lead will take a lunch break in the woods about 1p each ride day, I usually bring a sandwich and a snack.
Map
Click the image or link below to view the map, hard copies can be obtained for free at the forest service office.
4 Lost Lodge Rd. Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone: 575-682-2551
Sacramento Ranger District (Cloudcroft area)
The Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM's) are your legal documents for where you can and cannot take a motorized vehicle. They show where you can legally drive, take your motorcycles, ATVs or UTVs and where you can disperse camp (aka road-side camp).
Lincoln National Forest
OHV Trail Riding
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