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Colorado Motorcycle Tours & Routes

Guided Tours and Self-Guided Itineraries that connect dual sport and adventure riders to iconic backcountry routes and high-alpine mountain passes.

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Motorcycle Tours & Itineraries

Explore our curated tour itineraries and alpine routes in Colorado.

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Mosquito Range ADV Motorcycle Tour at SolidRide Basecamp

High-Alpine Stay & Ride Experience at 11K

Staged at SolidRide Basecamp, you’ll ride out each day to tackle iconic routes through the Pike National Forest, Mosquito Range, Buffalos Peaks Wilderness, and the the Arkansas River corridor. This high-alpine experience connects Colorado's finest backcountry routes with B&B style hospitality.

Start/Finish: Fairplay, CO
Duration: 3 Ride Days
Format: Hub & Spoke
Riding Style: Intermediate+
Terrain: 30 Paved / 70 Dirt
Distance: ~300 Miles

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Golden to SolidRide Base Camp ADV Motorcycle Tour

Heart of Pike National Forest Tour

Stage from Golden and journey into the heart of Pike National Forest to SolidRide Base Camp at 11,100 feet in the Mosquito Range. Capped at small groups to ensure a private, tailored experience, this guided tour offers an unforgettable high-alpine ride created for adventure riders looking for a hassle-free experience.

Start/Finish: Golden, CO
Duration: 3 Ride Days
Format: Point-to-Point Loop
Riding Style: Intermediate
Terrain: 40 Paved / 60 Dirt
Distance: ~300 Miles

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GPX Route
Self-Guided + Advisory
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Golden Colorado Scenic Byways ADV Motorcycle Tour

Crest of the Front Range Scenic Tour

Stage from Golden and experience Colorado’s most breathtaking Front Range riding—all without hauling heavy luggage or packing up camp every morning. This exciting multi-day hub-and-spoke tour weaves together iconic Scenic Byways and world-class routes: the thrilling switchbacks of the Lariat Loop, the sweeping vistas of the Peak to Peak Highway, the legendary summit climb up Mount Blue Sky, and a run down to Deckers—a famous local moto culture hub.

Start/Finish: Golden, CO
Duration: 3 Ride Days
Format: Hub & Spoke
Riding Style: Beginner+
Terrain: 80 Paved / 20 Dirt
Distance: ~367 Miles

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Self-Guided + Advisory
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Central Colorado Grand Loop ADV Motorcycle Tour

Rocky Mountain Five-Forest Epic

Stage from Golden for an exciting 4-day ADV motorcycle loop through Cañon City, Crested Butte, and Vail. Featuring high-alpine passes, Historic Scenic Byways, and beautiful Aspen groves, this high-country tour delivers unmatched scenery and legendary riding with zero wasted miles.

Start/Finish: Golden, CO
Duration: 4 Ride Days
Format: Point-to-Point Loop
Riding Style: Intermediate
Terrain: 50 Paved / 50 Dirt
Distance: ~627 Miles

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Customer Reviews

Top-Rated Colorado Motorcycle Tours

See why riders rate SolidRide as one of the best options for Colorado ADV motorcycle tours and travel advisory support.

A group of friends and I took an excellent tour with Eric @solidride.com last weekend around Fairplay, Colorado. Eric chose an exciting route that matched our intermediate skill level, including long straight dirt roads with beautiful scenery on the open country where you could let the throttle go while being safe and within speed limit, paved twisty roads in the mountains, and the beautiful unpaved Boreas Pass. He started the trip letting us know what to expect with a focus on safety to ensure everyone would be comfortable and safe. He made a few stops before the trickiest spots to remind us of what to expect, and he took great photos of the group along the way. The tour was spot-on regarding our experience level and length of time, and we had lunch at the restaurant and bar at the highest altitude in the Americas, in Alma. To top it all off, Eric arranged great accommodations for us while in the area. I highly recommend @solidride for exciting motorcycle adventures in Colorado.

Pete Pinheiro

BWM GS Rider

Last weekend, we had an incredible 90-mile ride around South Park, CO, with Eric from @solidride.com. The route was a perfect mix of stunning paved roads near Fairplay and Breckenridge and thrilling unpaved tracks, including Elkhorn Road and my personal favorite, Boreas Pass. We wrapped up the day with a fantastic lunch in Alma. Eric’s support throughout the ride was top-notch. His thorough briefing on the roads ahead, attention to safety, and ability to set a pace that suited everyone were spot on. He assessed our skill levels perfectly and chose a route that was both enjoyable and just challenging enough to keep things exciting. I can’t wait to see the photos he took of us! We also stayed at Base Camp for a few nights, where Eric’s hospitality was outstanding. I’m already looking forward to returning and exploring more of the amazing routes Eric has planned. I highly recommend SlideRide to anyone seeking a great and safe motorcycle adventure in Colorado!

Jocelyne Di

BWM GS Rider

Professional Tour Operator

We Deliver Epic Motorcycle Tour Experiences in Colorado

SolidRide offers Colorado motorcycle tours built for riders who want big scenery, real routes, and a smooth plan—whether you prefer a guided adventure motorcycle tour in Colorado or a flexible self-guided motorcycle tour with travel advisory. Our tours are designed around the rides people actually come here for: high-alpine climbs, iconic Colorado scenic byways, serpentine mountain passes, and the kind of twisty Front Range roads that make you forget about your work for a few days. We stage tour experiences close to the Denver metro so you can get from arrival to riding fast—ideal if you’re searching for ADV motorcycle tours in Colorado that don’t waste time on transfers.

Why Choose SolidRide?

Pro-led tours: International Guide Academy–trained team with 30+ years of real riding experience (plus Red Cross certification + Leave No Trace aligned).
Routes worth flying in for: Field-tested ADV tour routes across Colorado scenic byways, high mountain passes, and twisty Front Range roads—staged near Denver so you ride more and transfer less.
Choose your tour format: Go fully guided or self-guided with GPX tracks and optional travel advisory based on your expectations.

Rider Skill Level Chart

Off-Road Experience Matrix

Every SolidRide itinerary is rated by technical difficulty. Review our rider experience matrix to choose the ideal tour for your skill level.

Skill Level	Rider Profile	Terrain Expectation
Beginner+	Experienced street rider; comfortable riding on unpaved roads.	Maintained and graded dirt and gravel roads and deteriorating pavement with potholes. Avoids two-track trails, water crossings, and jeep trails.
Intermediate	Confident on unpaved surfaces; ready for backcountry roads and trails.	Unmaintained dirt/gravel roads with potholes, ruts, and large puddles. Chunky/slippery gravel roads. Compacted dirt two-track trails suitable for cars/trucks. Avoids rough off-road jeep trails, loose rocks, mud, sand, and water crossings.
Intermediate+	Experienced dirt rider; comfortable with varied off-road terrain and backcountry trails.	Moderate off-road jeep trails, loose dirt/gravel/shale, embedded rocks, moderate/moving water crossings, shelf roads, and steep elevation changes.
Advanced	Seasoned off-roader; strong stamina for technical, high-altitude lines.	Rugged off-road two-track trails, steep off-road mountain passes, loose ascents, off-camber ledges, and rock corridors.
Expert	Off-Road specialist; unphased by extreme mountain conditions.	High-alpine singletrack, severe rock steps, deep ruts, and unmaintained high-country passes.

Mandatory Experience Level: All riders must be comfortable navigating steep, paved high-alpine passes with sheer drop-offs and minimal or no guardrails. Additionally, riders must be prepared to ride in all high-altitude weather conditions, including rain, cold temperatures, and wet, slippery asphalt.

Tour Planning

Your Local Colorado Motorcycle Travel Experts

Before you book, it helps to understand where you’ll actually ride—and in Colorado, that matters. Elevation, weather windows, seasonal closures, and surface conditions can change the experience fast. Our destination hubs are built by Colorado-based motorcycle tour guides and travel advisors to give you the practical, rider-first details you need to plan your ride with confidence.

Adventure Tour FAQ

Colorado ADV Motorcycle Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

Planning an adventure motorcycle tour in Colorado? Here are quick, straight answers on skill level, route surfaces, best seasons, what’s included, and how our guided vs self-guided packages work—so you can choose the right ride and book with confidence.

1. What’s included in your Colorado ADV motorcycle tours?

Our guided tours include a professionally led ride plan, daily route guidance, and on-the-ground support; self-guided packages include field-tested GPX tracks and optional travel advisory so you can ride Colorado with a solid plan.

2. Do I need an adventure bike (ADV) to join, or can I ride a dual sport?

Most routes are designed for ADV and dual sport motorcycles; the best fit depends on the tour’s surface mix (paved, gravel, and dirt) and the difficulty rating listed on the tour. See tour booking page for recommended equipment.

3. Are your adventure motorcycle tours in Colorado mostly paved or off-road?

Our tours blend iconic Colorado pavement (scenic byways and mountain passes) with unpaved roads and optional dirt/gravel segments—each tour lists the expected surface mix so you can choose the right ride.

4. What skill level do I need for an ADV motorcycle tour in Colorado?

Our tours are best for intermediate through advanced riders with comfort riding on mountain roads with sharp corners, steep drop offs, and unpaved surfaces; if a route includes more technical off-road sections, we’ll note it clearly so you can pick the right difficulty. Please reference the tour booking page to learn more about skill level for a specific tour.

5. When is the best time of year for motorcycle touring in Colorado?

In general, late spring through early fall is best, with peak high-country access in mid to late summer; exact timing depends on snowpack and pass openings for the specific routes you want to ride. August and September are arguably the best months to ride in Colorado.

6. Where do your Colorado motorcycle tours start and finish?

Most of our Colorado motorcycle tours are staged for easy logistics on the Front Range and in Central Colorado—typically starting in Golden or Fairplay—so you can arrive, gear up, and get riding quickly before heading into the Rockies for scenic byways and high mountain passes.

7. Do you offer self-guided adventure motorcycle tours in Colorado?

Yes—our self-guided options include GPX routes that are field-tested in Colorado, plus optional travel advisory to help you plan your trip and customize your route plan.

8. Can you help with lodging for guided or self-guided tours?

Yes—on both our guided and self-guided tours, we work with local lodging partners and can provide access to exclusive booking rates, and for select experiences we host from our own base camp property to simplify (or eliminate) complicated hotel logistics.

9. What should I pack for a Colorado ADV motorcycle tour (weather, altitude, gear)?

Colorado riding often means big temperature swings and high altitude, so we recommend layered riding gear, rain protection, hydration, and a bike setup appropriate for mountain passes and mixed surfaces. All self-guided and guided tour customers will receive a trip planning and packing checklist to make sure you’re prepared for your trip.

10. Do you offer custom or private Colorado motorcycle tours?

Yes—if you want different dates, a private group tour, or a custom route plan, contact us and we’ll help build a Colorado motorcycle tour that matches your riding style and goals.

11. Can you help with lodging for guided or self-guided tours?

12. Is food included for self-guided and guided tours?

Yes—food inclusion depends on the specific tour package and is always listed on the tour booking page; on most guided tours, lunch is typically included (either a prepared trailside meal or a hosted meal at a local restaurant), preferred-rate hotels may include breakfast, and select hub-and-spoke tours based from our private base camp may also include a chef-prepared dinner.

13. Do you provide rider safety gear (helmet, jacket, boots, etc.)?

All riders are required to wear appropriate safety gear, but we don’t provide gear rentals directly; if you’re renting a motorcycle locally, some rental companies may offer helmets and additional riding gear as part of the rental.