RTFTRTR

RTFTRTR | The Ride to Forget The Ride To Remember

Long ago in BBSC lore, there existed a trip, shall we say a "Ride to Remember". It was so unbearable to remember that the following trip was a trip to forget that "Ride to Remember". Thus began the annual trip of RTFTRTR for all intrepid Bees members. Every summer we choose a new destination to enjoy exploring on two wheels and best of all, with good friends. If you're ever curious about that first Ride to Remember, be sure to ask Dave Hurtado. It's worth the listen.

Day 1: SLC/Provo drive to Grand Junction, Colorado.

Day 3 and Day 4: Scooter ride from Grand Junction to Montrose, with the return ride the next day.

August 5-8, 2027 | Grand Junction, Colorado

2027 is Grand Junction, Colorado! Just across the border of Utah, we'll stay in the place where the Colorado River and Gunnison River converge. We'll spend our time scooting around some great scenic sites like Colorado National Monument and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park! More information coming soon!

Thursday, August 5th: Caravan to Grand Junction, CO

Roughly 242 miles from Provo/4 hour drive on I-70.
[Optional] Club dinner TBD

Friday, August 6th: Colorado National Monument and Riverfront Water Park

9:30am: Meet at Camp Eddy/Come Fueled Up
9:45am: Kickstands Up, Ride to Colorado National Monument
10:30am: Saddlehorn Visitor Center
Mid-Morning: Hike 1-2 short trails at pull off areas
Lunch
Afternoon: Riverfront Water Park
[Optional] Dinner

Saturday, August 7th: Grand Junction>Montrose/Black Canyon of the Gunnison

10:00am: Checkout of hotel
10:30am: Ride to Montrose/Black Canyon of the Gunnison
11:45am: Arrive in Montrose
Lunch
Check Into Hotel
Afternoon/Evening: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Sunset: Painted Wall View
[Optional] Dinner in Montrose

Sunday, August 8th: Montrose>Grand Junction, Drive Home

Checkout and ride back to Grand Junction
Load scooters onto vehicles/trailers
Caravan back to Utah

Day 2: Colorado National Monument

We'll be sticking to the Grand Junction area but overlooking the Colorado River from above town at Colorado National Monument. Later, we'll soak and hangout for the afternoon at the public Riverfront Water Parks to beat the heat.

Day 3: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

On Saturday, we will pack up our scooters for an overnighter and make our way an hour southeast to Montrose and to nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison. We'll have lunch and check in to our hotel accomodations for the night. Then we'll spend the afternoon and sunset in the park. The spectacular view for the evening will be sunset overlook of Painted Wall.

Trip Planning & Info

Lodging Options: The first two nights will be in Grand Junction, followed by a single evening in Montrose. Emily is planning to stay at Camp Eddy in one of the Airstreams. There are also Tiny Homes and RV spots available.

Drive or Ride to Grand Junction? That's up to you! Most will probably trailer up since the trip is mostly on interstate to get out there.

What about park fees? Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Colorado National Monument is $25 for 2 motorcycle/scooter, $35 for vehicle, and $80 for the America the Beautiful Pass. This is good for your whole trip. You will have to pay $25 for each park and the $80 America the Beautiful Pass will cover both of them and any national park for a year.

What if my scooter is only a 150cc or it's a little on the slower side? There will be some hill climbing and the stretch from Grand Junction to Montrose will be straight but flat. Our scooters will travel no faster than 60 mph and will adjust to our slowest scooter.

RTFTRTR Trips

2027: Grand Junction-Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado

2026: Yellowstone National Park

2025: Highway 12 Circuit (Southern Utah)

2024: Kanab Country - Zion, Lee's Ferry Area

2023: Glacier National Park

2022: Bear Lake, Utah

2021: Durango, Colorado - Mesa Verde National Park

2019: Moab, Utah

2018: Highway 12/Bryce Canyon

2017: Grand Tetons/Jackson Hole

2016: Great Basin National Park

2015: Yellowstone National Park

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