2024 TONOPAH, NV BDR ADVENTURE RIDE WEEKEND FUNDRAISER
Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, May 19, 2024
Date And Time:
Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, May 19, 2024
Location:
Mizpah Hotel
Tonopah, Nevada
Join us for the next BDR Fundraiser Ride Weekend on May 16 – 19, 2024 in historic Tonopah, Nevada. Nicknamed the ‘Queen of the Silver Camps’ for its mining rich history and unique surrounding scenery and geology.
As always, expect a range of daily ride options tailored to various skill levels during your exploration of Nye and Esmeralda Counties, NV, with occasional ventures into California.
THE DETAILS
BDR IS COMING TO NEVADA!
The event will be hosted at the historic and beautifully-renovated Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, NV, a treasured destination since 1907, and better known as the “Jewel of the Desert”. In addition to daily rides, the program includes evening presentations and round table discussions with the BDR team and special guests.
Route options range from entirely paved routes to narrow forest roads with challenging segments, as you explore the mining and ghost towns of Belmont, Goldpoint, Goldfield, Luning, Manhattan, Ione, Berlin, and Silver Peak (lithium mine), among other fascinating destinations.
On your rides, enjoy captivating scenery and geological wonders, encompassing sparse desert sagebrush valleys, juniper and pine-filled canyons, dry lake beds, lava flows, granite outcroppings, hayfields, and high-altitude meadows. Depending on residual snow, trail elevations will span from 4300′ to 9800′.
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NOTE: For those traveling from the LA area, consider taking Hwy 168 out of Big Pine, traversing (one lane) Westgard Pass. As it descends into Fish Lake Valley (Oasis Ranch), turn right on Hwy 266. If time allows, explore Walt’s Place in Goldpoint, NV, and Goldfield, NV along the way, adding an interesting and scenic dimension to your journey.
JIMMY LEWIS OFF-ROAD TRAINING
BDR presents an optional half-day training with Jimmy Lewis, a Baja 1000 winner and Dakar Rally podium finisher. Based in Pahrump, NV, Jimmy Lewis Off-Road Training has been conducting schools for adventure and dual-purpose riders since 1999, emphasizing safe and controlled adventure riding.
Taking place on May 16th, from 10 am to 2 pm, just before the Fundraiser Weekend kicks off, the training accommodates 15 riders of all skill levels. Designed to be inclusive and engaging, it welcomes various skill levels and bike types. This is an excellent opportunity to sharpen off-road riding skills before exploring the self-guided routes during the Weekend.
Held near Tonopah, the training costs $250/rider (bike not included). Secure your spot by adding the option when purchasing your Fundraiser Weekend ticket. Jimmy Lewis will reach out with additional training details closer to the Fundraiser Weekend date.
*All motorcycles must be licensed, street legal, and dual-sport or adventure type. DOT-legal dual sport/big block knobby tires, such as Motoz Adventure or RallZ or comparable are required.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- A tight-knit and cozy gathering of ADV enthusiasts, industry professionals, BDR volunteers, Ambassadors and fans.
- A chance to meet and mingle with BDR founders and team.
- Daily self-guided adventure rides in and around the Great Basin area of Nevada, including many miles of riding opportunities crossing BLM, State of Nevada, and USFS lands, and utilizing County, State and Federal roads.
- Limited edition commemorative gifts for all attendees.
- Informative presentations on access and preservation issues facing the ADV community.
- Fully catered meals through the whole weekend, from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast.
- Cocktail hour.
- Hear reports from the BDR team, share your feedback, discuss the future of the Backcountry Discovery Routes, and brainstorm the possibilities.
- Please note, lodging is not included in the price of the event. Please see below for recommended lodging options.
- Your admission donation supports the mission of the BDR non-profit organization.
Whether you are a long time BDR supporter, new to the BDR, an industry professional or an ADV enthusiast, come ride with us in the Great Basin area of Nevada, and don’t miss the biggest BDR party of the year! Leave the hustle and bustle of the business world behind, come get a taste of the Nevada Desert while you ride, relax, and spend quality time with old friends and new.
Event proceeds will support the mission of the BDR non-profit organization of creating and preserving off-highway riding opportunities for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles.
The event is limited to 90 riders. Book soon to guarantee lodging and event availability.
This is an AMA sanctioned event
ATTENDING THE NEVADA BDR ADVENTURE RIDE
This event sells out months in advance, so BOOK EARLY!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
Tickets to attend the event are $975 per person (10% discount for BDR Annual Supporters).
The price includes all meals, daily self-guided rides and event festivities. Space is limited to 90 guests.
[$500 tickets available only to those enrolled in our Ambassador Program]
For questions call 206-383-6233, or email us.
LODGING OPTIONS
- Hotel Rooms:
- The Mizpah Hotel featuring stylish turn-of-the-century-themed guest rooms. Book directly with the Hotel by calling 775-482-3030 and providing group code “RideBDR” for special event pricing.
- Belvada Hotel. Visit the website or call 775-269-5264 to reserve. Use code “RideBDR” for event pricing.
- For a less expensive option, Old Brewery Hostel operated by The Mizpah Hotel, or the Best Western Hi-Desert Inn
- RV only: Town Tonopah offers a few options for RV parking, all within a 15-30 minute walk to the event. To make your RV reservations:
BIKE RENTALS
Motorcycle rentals for this event are available through Colorado Motorcycle Adventures, located in Denver CO. They are offering Honda 300 Rallys ($660), Aprillia Tuareg 660s ($750), KTM 690s ($780), KTM 890s ($810) and BMW 1250GSs ($840) for the weekend. Bikes will be delivered to the event and available starting at 9 am on Thursday, May 16, and must be checked back in by 6 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Visit the Colorado Motorcycle Adventures website, or contact owner Dillon Moore at 720-505-2030, to book your rental or for more information.
View videos from previous BDR Fundraiser Ride Weekends
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