Gnarly Routes

Montrose, Colorado Tour

October 14-18,2021

Gnarly Routes operates under permit from the Bureau of Land Management - Montrose Field Office

Montrose, Colorado is a hidden gem that Gnarly Routes discovered a couple of years ago. The terrain varies from adobe free riding areas to twisty ridge trails with rocky sections.

Here's what it costs: $3,500 Per Person

Here's what to expect:

Join Cole or Russell on a three-day tour exploring the riding in and around Montrose, Colorado.  Participants will fly into Montrose (MTJ).  

***Please note that to attend this Gnarly Routes tour, you must ride one of our rental bikes***

Tour Dates: October 14-18,2021

GNAR LEVEL (1-5): 3

Gnar level takes multiple factors into consideration:  Trail proximity to camp, difficulty of trails, bail out points, elevation, temperature and the overall physical fitness level required. Gnar level is measured on a scale of 1-5. 

Scroll down for the important information and to sign up!

What's included in the tour:

1 bike (KTM 250 XC-W TPI, KTM 300 XC-W TPI or KTM 350 EXC-F) rental for three days of riding

1 set of Moose Racing riding gear (Pant/Jersey/Glove).

XC Gear Mako 360 bar mount

Renthal handlebar and sprockets

Enduro Engineering hand guards and protection products (radiator guards, clutch master cylinder guard, rear disc guard, skid plate and rear brake pedal tip)

Michelin StarCross 5 tires, tread pattern selected depending on the tour

Michelin Bib Mousse front and rear

Seat Concept seats

WP XPLOR forks setup by Solid Performance to rider skill level and weight

WP PDS shock setup by Solid Performance rider skill level and weight 

Gnarly Routes graphics by Bike Graphix

Trail Tech GPS units and radiator fans

Rekluse Radius or Core manual clutch system

IMS Core footpegs

Twin Air filters

Motorex lubricants

MotoMinded headlight

4 nights lodging

Transportation to and from the airport

Breakfast each morning of tour and lunch out on the trail

Dinner is separate but the group will go together

Photos from the tour

Video recap from the tour

Route planning

Fuel

Lodging:

Schedule:

Thursday - Participants will be picked up from the airport by Russell and Cole and make the short drive to town for a bike fit, dinner and a briefing.

Friday - Tour begins with a day of riding outside of Montrose.

Saturday - Riding outside Montrose, group will ride until late afternoon before returning to the transport vehicle.

Sunday - Day three will offer something different than the first two days. More info to come!

Monday - Guests transported back to airport for a morning departure.

F.A.Q.

What bikes are available?

On this tour, we will have two (2) KTM 250 XC-W TPI, (2) KTM 350 EXC-F, (2) KTM 300 XC-W TPI, and (1) KTM 500 EXC-F motorcycles.  Bikes are first come first serve so be sure to request one when signing up.

What bike upgrades or customizations do you offer?

On this tour, riders may request a Rekluse Radius auto-clutch or run the Rekluse Core manual clutch.  

What should I bring on the tour?

On this tour, you need to bring plenty of riding gear to get you through three days of riding.  If you have specific trail snacks that you like, we suggest bringing those but will have plenty of Kate's bars in the transport vehicle. Here's a short list though so you can make sure to bring everything.

Helmet

Riding pants (3)

Riding jerseys (3)

Knee pads or knee braces

Chest protector

Gloves (2)

Socks (3)

Padded shorts (3)

Goggles (2)

Drink system (1)

Fanny Pack (your guides will carry the heavy stuff!)

Advil

Snacks

Camera (Cole will be taking plenty of photos)

Rain jacket (1)

What skill level requirements are in place?

Gnar level takes multiple factors into consideration:  Trail proximity to camp, difficulty of trails, bail out points, elevation, temperature and the overall physical fitness level required. Gnar level is measured on a scale of 1-5.

Scroll down for the important information and to sign up! 

This tour is rated for intermediate level riders and up.  The riding in Montrose contains steep climbs and descents where confident braking techniques will be required.

When it comes to skill levels, everyone rates themselves differently. Below is how we at Gnarly Routes categorize each skill level.

Beginner: You are new to motorcycling and not comfortable riding in challenging conditions. You have trouble with hill-climbs, rocky terrain, steep descents and standing up while riding. Beginner riders struggle with proper clutch and braking techniques especially with the terrain gets challenging. We recommend practicing for a couple of years before you sign up for a Gnarly Routes tour.

Novice: You have been riding for some time and if you were to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up in the C class. You are comfortable navigating through a variety of terrain and can make quick line changes. Long rocky hill climbs or descents are a challenge and getting the front end up and over ledges are tricky. At Gnarly Routes, we can accommodate novice riders but it will be challenging.

Intermediate: You have been riding for some time and get to ride a couple of times a month. If you were to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up for the B class. You can ride all day if necessary and welcome being challenged. You struggle in technical terrain but can get through it. This is our most common skill level that we see at Gnarly Routes.

Advanced: Most people classify themselves as advanced level riders when they are actually intermediate. You have years of riding experience and ride on a regular basis (weekly). If you were going to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up in the A class. You smile when you see a gnarly rock garden or root infested trail. You are in good shape and can ride all day.

Expert: You have years of experience and ride on a regular basis (weekly). If you were going to sign up for an Offroad race, you would sign up in the AA, Expert, or Pro class. You can ride any kind of terrain and welcome a challenge. You like steep climbs and have excellent throttle, clutch and brake control. When you ride, you rarely make mistakes and are an extremely efficient rider.

Motorcycle endorsement on license is mandatory  

To sign-up for the Gnarly Routes Montrose Tour, please fill out the form below.  This does not guarantee you a spot in the tour, forms will be sorted first come first serve.  A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to confirm your spot.