Hey - I'm thinking of heading over to Odessa for the Desert 100 to do the dual sport ride on my 800GS. Just checking to see if there is anyone in the Seattle area that's interesting in riding over together on Friday April 8th? Shoot me an email. Craig

Hey - I'm thinking of heading over to Odessa for the Desert 100 to do the dual sport ride on my 800GS. Just checking to see if there is anyone in the Seattle area that's interesting in riding over together on Friday April 8th? Shoot me an email. Craig

The 41st Annual Stumpjumpers Desert 100 is not an event to be missed. Compete in the world famous Desert 100, the Family Poker Run, the Iron Man Poker Run, or the enjoy the Dual Sport Ride with other riders who have made this event their tradition.

For more information, check out the Stumpjumpers website, then read up on the AltRider blog about long-time competitor Darcy Kemp.

Heard of the legend – or the chaos – that is the Desert 100? For the first time ever, there is an adventure bike-specific event that offers great terrain, epic views, and a once-in-a-lifetime access to never before ridden private property.

Come join thousands of motorcyclists for the party on Friday night, then on Saturday run the 100+ mile adventure dual sport ride with seven private property loops. There will be lunch at the Rocky Coulee Brewery before we head back to enjoy the rock bands and beer tent in the evening. Awake on Sunday for what is truly one of the craziest race starts you’ve ever seen. The Desert 100 is finally gaining its historic momentum, with last year’s race start exceeding 1,000 racers taking off AT THE SAME TIME.

Adventure Dual Sport Ride
The 100 mile route does NOT run the Desert 100 race loop – it is a pristine ADV ride. The ride is a large 100+ mile figure eight. The first loop is 45 miles on mostly gravel and fire roads, with a few gorgeous off road loops. Fuel up and grab water if needed, then begin the second half of the ride (also approximately 45 miles) that will take you through beautiful terrain and some of the better trail sections. Lunch is at the Rocky Coulee Brewery, and the first 100 riders to sign up for the ride eat free courtesy of KTM of Gresham. While in town take time to walk around since it will be Bike Week in Odessa – it’s interesting and the rules are relaxed over the weekend.

After lunch, you can finish the course and head back into camp. Along the route, you’ll have five opportunities to collect your poker cards at several checkpoints (don’t worry about the Family or Iron Poker Run routes – ours has different places to check in). The trophy presentation and giveaways start at 5pm, so make sure you’re back in time and bring you poker hand to see what you won. The guys over at Ride West are working on some sweet giveaways you won't want to miss.

Interested, but a little nervous? We’re considering conducting a Saturday morning clinic to prepare you for eastern Washington riding and the kind of terrain you’ll encounter – so let us know if that’s something you’d want to attend

Enjoy an adventure ride that gets top billing. Bring your KLRs, V-Stroms, GSs, KTMs, DRs and ride a good mix of fire, Jeep and logging roads, as well as rural blacktops that are super twisty. The ride begins in east Tennessee and ends in western North Carolina. Elevation changes from 1200 ft to 4300 ft. Be a part of a ride that has breathtaking views and will give you an unforgettable experience. Over 300 miles of riding, and open to all riders and all bikes.

Requirements: AMA membership.

Sign up: Friday, April 15 between 4 and 6 pm. Entrey fee is $60.

For more information, go to the Volunteer Riders website.

When you pre-register and pay your $45 fee, you'll have access to three days of camping on the beautiful Lake Chatuge, riding in north Georgia, western North Carolina, and east Tennessee. With vendors and great food to enhance the experience, why wouldn't you go?

Maybe because it's capped at 600 attendees -- so register while you can. http://www.bmwmoga.info

The Yosemite Adventure Tour is open to all street-legal motorcycles regardless of make or model. This AMA Sanctioned Adventure Ride is held at the gateway to Yosemite National Part in Buck Meadows, California, and is a two day, GPS based, self-guided event including scenic and historic destinations. Using paved and unpaved roads you'll have approximately 100 miles of fun each day.

Dirt routes are approximately 80% dirt. Paved routes are 100% paved. All dirt routes are 2-track gravel and fire roads appropriate for large Adventure Bikes.

For more information, visit the Family Off-Road Adventures website.