I suppose the first thing we need to be clear on, is this is a BIKE RIDE - not a luxury pansy-assed hand-holding tour. If that's your style, the bus full of blue-haired ladies would love to have ya. That said, accommodations are chosen more for their location, their rustic appeal, and in many cases whether or not we can have our campfire at the end of the day. Each trip, however, includes some stunning locations and difficult-to-acquire accommodations.

For ten years, most of my rides included some stays at KOA Kabins - they usually permit having end-of-the-day cookouts on the grill and most often a campfire out front. (Subject to local fire restrictions). The only thing to top off a great day's ride, is a bratwurst, chicken or steak on the grill, and a roaring campfire around which we are expected to tell lies, explain why the bike dropped at that gravel intersection, or generally give each other crap while enjoying a drink or cigar if you're so inclined, or just listening to the wind in the trees around a crackling fire. THIS is a bike ride!

I'll mix it up so we don't stay in Cabins every night - though some of these "cabins" are over $150/night because of their locations. We routinely stay at a Chateau Lodge in Red Lodge Montana, at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone (which requires a year advance reservation), National Park cabins, which are like mini-motel rooms, a motel on the edge of the San Juan River in Utah where we have riverside campfires under the stars or in just a few cases, just a regular motel. Where we're not allowed campfires, I have a propane-fired campfire just to have someplace to gather around and talk about the ride, and what to expect tomorrow.

If you're looking for more luxurious accommodations EVERY night, look elsewhere - we're bikers - you should act like one! The KOAs usually require a short walk to the shower/restrooms, but the National Park cabins usually have their own. If you contact me early enough, we might be able to arrange upgraded Kabins with bathrooms at the KOAs, but they're not always available. I will provide, and haul, linens, blankets and pillows, but you will be responsible for making up your own bed. You keep your same linens for the entire trip, and they are washed between trips.

These Kabins have an electrical outlet, air conditioning and heat, lighting, a front porch swing and table, and typically a well-stocked camp store, pool, laundry and often hottubs. They all have wireless Internet, and they ALWAYS provide a great time with new friends.

We will almost always arrive at our destination in the early afternoon - providing time for a nap, laundry, organizing your stuff, swimming or just hanging out. Most evenings will offer an optional ride to some nearby attraction, like sunset rides, mineral pools, scenic loop rides, or just heading into town for a drink at the local watering holes. Optional rides are your choice - stay behind and rest - or take advantage of your vacation. Hey! You can sleep when ya get home!

In most cases, our driver will scoot up ahead and check in for you, have your keys ready and if time permits, have your personal waterproof duffle bag in your room for you - this saves a lot of time. We will provide the grill cookout meals - this is often the best time to discuss the next day's ride. Usually, this is typical grill-fare, with meats, potato salads, snacks and desserts. Drinks are provided as well. At non-KOA nights, our meals are a group decision, or off on your own. Either a nearby restaurant, or bring something back to your rooms. KOA breakfasts are provided. They are continental with some campgrounds hosting optional pancake breakfasts - more information is provided on the daily trip details. Lunches are always on your own.