Take care on your trip... - Sport Ryder Rentals

February 2009 

WILD WEST TOUR 

A TRIP OF A LIFETIME... 

This is an incredible trip that has something for everybody. This ride is over 

3100 miles long and covers some of the most beautiful scenery of the 

western United States. <strong>Take</strong> your time and see it all on the best way to see 

it - on the back of a motorcycle.. 

TRIP SUMMARY 

This ride map takes your from Dallas to Las Vegas and back. On the way, it guides you through such 

sights as Santa Fe, NM, The Grand Canyon, the Four Corners area, Zion National Park and Bryce 

Canyon, and Durango CO. While this trip can be done in 9-11 days, we suggest taking a more lei- 

surely pace of 14 days to make sure that you enjoy all the sights and not rush the trip. This guide will 

be broken down into days with most days of riding ranging from 200 - 400 mile. You can do more 

riding in any one day, but we wanted to leave time to enjoy the sights. 

• Leg One starts off leaving Dallas and heading to Amarillo, TX. 

• Leg Two takes you from Amarillo to Santa Fe 

• Leg Three guides you up to the Four Corners area and onto Flagstaff and the Grand Can- 

yon. 

How you 

get there is at 

least as important 

as where you’re 

going... 

• Leg Four takes you on into the Hoover Dam and Las Vegas. 

• Leg Five is on to Zion and Bryce Canyon 

• Leg Six continues to Durango 

• Leg Seven guides you through Taos and Roswell 

• Leg Eight returns the rider back to Dallas. 

Directions and maps are informational only. We make no warranties on the accuracy of their content, road conditions or route usability or expeditiousness. You assume all risk 

of use. Sport Ryder Rentals, LLC shall not be liable to you for any loss or delay resulting from your use of these maps and directions. Copyright 2009, Sport Ryder 

Rentals,LLC 

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Dallas/Fort Worth 

Dallas offers a variety of activities 

and sights as well as 

world class shopping, entertainment, 

and accommodations - most 

a short distance from our location. 

We will be publishing a 

specific DFW guide soon.

OUTBOUND: DALLAS TO VEGAS 

DALLAS 

Dallas is a gateway to the west made popular in TV shows, movies and other media. Around 

the world, Dallas and Texas are synonymous. Even though this is the start of the trip and many 

people wish to get to riding, don’t forget about the many sights to see while in Dallas from the 

somber site of the Kennedy assassination to the site of the hit TV show - there are just too many to 

list here. Don’t forget about Dallas’ world class dining, shopping and nightlife. 

Also, don’t forget about Fort Worth which is just a short drive away. Visit Sundance square, 

which is a vibrant and lively city center or take in the once daily cattle run through the city streets 

at the Stockyards. There are many sights to see in Fort Worth. 

Suggested hotel and lodging: 

Our shop is convienient to both DFW and Love Field. The suggested locations below our 

arranged from more expensive to least and all are fairly close to Sport Ryder Rentals Carrollton 

location. 

Gaylord Resort 

The Gaylord is a lovely resort just north of the DFW airport and a short drive from our location. It is 

a destination in and of itself... 

1501 Gaylord Trail 

Grapevine, TX 7605 

www.gaylordhotels.com 

(817) 778-2000 

Courtyard by Marriot 

Both the Courtyard and Fairfield are located a little further from DFW but even closer to us. Both 

are very nice hotels at a reasonable rate. 

2701 Lake Vista Drive 

Lewisville, Texas 75067 USA 

(972) 316-3100 

Fairfield Inn 

2697 Lake Vista Drive 




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Entire Map 

<strong>Take</strong> <strong>care</strong> on your trip... 

While all of this trip is 

through areas that are 

well travelled, <strong>care</strong> must 

be taken while planning 

any long ride on a motorcycle. 

Check the weather 

<strong>care</strong>fully before you go 

and each day for that 

day’s ride. Bring appropriate 

clothing. Some of 

the ride is through 

sparsely populated areas. 

Watch your water, gasoline, 

and cell phone 

charge - but don’t rely 

on your phone. Some areas 

have no service.Pack a 

tire repair kit. Tire 

punctures are the most 

likely mechanical failure 

to happen on the road, a 

a good kit with CO2 cartridges 

can be worth its 

weight in gold ( all of 

our rentals come with 

tire repair kits ). Also 

take <strong>care</strong> that you do not 

bite off more that you 

can chew - expect to average 

about 50 miles per 

hour after stops and 

rests have been figured 

into your day...

I-40 

Palo Duro 

Canyon is a 

short ride from 

Amarillo. See side 

bar and map 

insert. 

OUT OF DALLAS 

Most of the driving between Dallas and 

Amarillo is on US 287. As long as you stay 

on 287 you are good to go to Amarillo. To 

get to 287, take I-35 north toward Denton. 

Exit on 469 and take US380 west. When 

you reach Decatur, turn on to US287/81 

headed toward Amarillo. 

PALO DURO CANYON 

It is often claimed that 

Palo Duro Canyon is the second 

largest canyon in the 

United States. The canyon is 

CHECK OUT THE 

CADILLAC RANCH 

In a cow pasture along eastbound I-40 

between exits 60 and 62 you will find 10 

1950 era Cadillacs nose down in the 

ground. Exit onto the frontage road, then 

enter the pasture through an unlocked gate. 

Visitors are encouraged. Feel free to add 

your own graffitti! 

120 miles long, as much as 

20 miles wide, and has a 

maximum depth of more than 

800 feet. Palo Duro canyon 




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287 

380 

I-35 

PALO DURO CANYON 

Two ways to Palo Duro... on the way to 

Amarillo, look for Ranch Road 1151 near 

Claude. <strong>Take</strong> it west until you reach Ranch 

Road 1541. <strong>Take</strong> this road south - when 

you reach TX217, take it east into the park. 

From Amarillo, take I-27 south. Exit at 4th 

Ave/TX-217 and take 217 into the park. 

is a short ride from Amarillo 

and makes for a great 

day trip. Check out the 

mini-map on the next page.

Lewisville, TX 75067 

(972) 899-6900 

Best Western 

13333 N Stemmons Fwy 

Dallas, TX 75234 

(972) 241-8521 

Amarillo 

Your first stop on your trip is the main city 

in the Texas Panhandle. In the past, Amarillo’s 

importance originated from it’s center in the 

cattle trade of the old west to the oil boom in the 

Texas Panhandle at the beginning of the last 

century. 

Now, Amarillo and the surrounding Pan- 

handle area are a unique blend of two American 

eras. There are the working ranches, essentially 

unchanged in the day-to-day operations from 

the late nineteenth century, and there is a vibrant 

twenty-first century economy, providing leader- 

ship for the modern west. 

If you get a chance and have the time, 

check out Palo Duro Canyon. At dusk, the musi- 

cal “Texas” is presented using the canyon as a 

natural amphitheater. 

I-27 

I-40 


For the quick rest stop, there are 

many hotels right west of Amarillo on I- 

40, but for something different, we are 

suggesting two bed and breakfast in 

Amarillo 

A Manor of Time 

1710 S. Polk Street 

Amarillo, TX 79102 

Linda & Darrell Hanks 

Phone: 806-374-0237 

Second Phone: 806-681- 

1045 

Parkview House 

1311 S. Jefferson St. 

Amarillo, Texas 79101 

Tel. (806) 373-9464 

Fax: (806) 373-3166 

Palo Duro Cabins 

There are two CCC vintage cabins perched on 

the rim of the canyon. Though rustic, these cab- 

ins have been renovated and have modern heat- 

ing and cooling systems. Each cabin consists of 

two rooms plus restroom and shower. One room 

287 

has a futon that turns into two twin 

size beds. The other room has one full size 

bed. There are no kitchen facilities, but there is a 

table and charcoal grill located just outside. 

Cooking is not permitted inside the cabins. Bed 

linens and towels are provided. A maximum of 4 

persons are permitted per cabin. 

In 1933, the C.C.C. built four very small cabins 

near the turn-around area of the park. Referred 

to as "Cow Camp Cabins", these have been 

renovated and are available for rent. Three are 

one-room, and one has a second small "alcove" 

room off to the side. Each cabin has a full size 

bunk bed that sleeps four, a small table with two 

chairs, a small refrigerator, and a microwave. A 

picnic table and grill are available on the out- 

side. Bed linens and towels are not provided. 

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/info.php 

512-389-8900. 




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Different and 

unique activities can 

be found at most of the 

major stops. Avail yourself 

of these opportunities... 

Check out 

the Cadillac 

Ranch!

LEAVING AMARILLO 

Whatever your choice for staying the night, 

return to I-40 and take it west. Stay on I-40 

until Tucumcari. Route 66 does parallel I-40 

for this entire distance; however, it is not 

complete and has numerous dead ends. 

Tucumcari is a nice halfway point in your 

trip and would make a good lunch stop, 

unless... 

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SANTA FE 

Conchas 

Lake State 

Park 

Santa Fe is the capital of 

New Mexico and a beautiful 

mix of the thoroughly modern 

and the old southwest. Santa 

Fe is located at the junction 

between the high desert 

and arid high forest and 

much of Santa Fe maintains 

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CONCHAS LAKE STATE 

PARK 

...you choose to picnic at Conchas Lake 

State Park. This is the second largest lake 

in New Mexica and one of the few lakes in 

this very dry region. 

the style of the adobe architecture 

of the high desert. 

Santa Fe is known for 

it’s beautiful churches 

which are some of the oldest 

structures in the southwest 

and it’s many beautiful art 

galleries. There are many 




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VEGAS, BABY! 

Ok, not THAT Vegas, but you are in Las 

Vegas, NM. <strong>Take</strong> I-25/State Hwy 84 south. 

Santa Fe is 62 miles away. Entering Santa 

Fe, take exit 284 ( Old Pecos Trail ) and take 

a right at the top of the ramp. Stay on Old 

Pecos Trail until it turns into Old Santa Fe 

Trail and takes you into the center of the 

city... 

I-40 

temptations here to purchase. 

Most of the hotels 

are located within walking 

distance of the Santa Fe 

Plaza which will become a 

center of your explorations. 

Most everything to see is 

within walking distance of 

the Plaza - enjoy!

Santa Fe 

Santa Fe has many choices for lodging - 

here are some of our suggestions... 


Loretto Inn and Spa 

211 Old Santa Fe Trail 

Santa Fe, NM 87501 

800-727-5531 

http://www.innatloretto.com/ 

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El Rey Inn 

1862 Cerrillos Road 


(800) 521-1349 

(505) 982-1931 

http://www.elreyinnsantafe.com/ 

Sage Inn 

725 Cerrillos Road 


(866) 433.0335 

(505) 984.8879 

http://www.santafesageinn.com 

Cuba NM and Arizona Route 160 

This route takes you up through the 

northern sections of New Mexico and Arizona, 

thru Los Alamos and Bandolier National 

Monument, into Cuba New Mexico, up by the 

Four Corners area ( where, Arizona, New Mex- 

ico, Utah and Colorado meet for those that 

don’t know ) and then down into the Grand 

Canyon. This route goes through some of the 

most stark and breathtaking scenery in the 

world. There are Pueblo and Anasazi settle- 

ments everywhere on this route and each and 

You can either continue on 

502 through Los Alamos or follow 

our detour here through the Bandolier 

National Monument where you can see 

ancient Pueblo settlements amid 

the canyons. 

550 

126 




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4 

502 

84 

ROUTE 160

HEADING OUT FROM 

SANTA FE 

<strong>Take</strong> 84 north from Santa Fe. <strong>Take</strong> 502 west 

towards Los Alamos. If you stay on 502 it 

will take you directly into Los Alamos. Our 

map suggests taking 4 south for a bit into 

the Bandolier National Monument. Continue 

on 4 until it runs into 126 which will take you 

to Cuba. In Cuba, catch 550 towards Farm- 

ington and the Four Corners area. Just be- 

fore Farmington, 550 will hit 64. <strong>Take</strong> 64 

west at this point. 

every canyon you find can offer days of explora- 

tion on it’s own. Look for the Four Corners turn 

off near Teec Nos Pos. 

Also, make sure you keep your fuel level 

high and know how far it is until your next gas 

stop. Keep water and food with you because 

some of this area is very remote. 

Total mileage here is one of the longest of 

the trip, so plan accordingly with how you have 

been riding so far. We have this down as one 

day; however, this area may be best enjoyed 

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F A R M I N G T O N A N D 

TEEC NOS POS 

Farmington is a great half way point on this 

leg of the trip and may be where you decide 

to break this section in half. We suggest 

several places to stay in the text portion of 

this guide. Teec Nos Pos is the next com- 

munity and the closest to the Four Corners 

area where you can stand in four states at 

one time. After 64, look for 160 which will 

take you to 89. <strong>Take</strong> 89 south until you see 

64 which will take you west into the Gran 

Canyon. 

over two days. In this case, we suggest stop- 

ping in Farmington as it is about midway and 

one of the larger communities on this route. 


Americas Best Value Inn 

600 E. Broadway St. 

Farmington NM 87401 

(505)-325-2288 

160 

The Casa Blanca Inn Bed and 

Breakfast 

505 East La Plata Street 

Farmington, New Mexico 87401 

(800) 550-6503 

(505) 327-6503 

Kokopelli’s Cave Bed and Breakfast 

3204 Crestridge Drive 

Farmington NM 87401 

(505) 325-7855 

(505) 326-2461 




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CANYON DE CHELLY 

Located in Arizona in the heart of the Navajo 

tribal lands, this canyon gets its name from 

a bastardization of a Navajo word. Not as 

grand as the Grand Canyon, it is nonethe- 

less a great place to hike and explore, and 

experience the presence of "those who 

came before" in an up close and personal 

way. Most of the Canyon is off limits to 

outsiders--unless you employ a Navajo 

guide--as the Canyon and surrounding area 

is inhabited by Navajos today. 

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2nd half of Santa 

Fe to the Grand 

Canyon route

THE GRAND CANYON 

Wow! Do they have an erosion problem!!! 

There are parts of the Grand Canyon where 

the silence is deafening. You can stand near the 

rim ( but not too close... ) and close your eyes 

and feel the emptiness in front of you. Is it in 

your mind or something you can really sense? I 

don’t know, but the feeling is there nevertheless. 

What to see and do... 

There are so many things to do at and 

around the Canyon that you are only limited by 

time and budget... and what you have reserved 

for ahead of time. If you want to raft down the 

Colorado or ride burros down the trails ( sorry! 

no motorcycles allowed on these trails ) you may 

have to reserve in advance and in some cases, 

well in advance. 

There are many things to do that also take 

less time and preparation. There are many short 

day hikes around the south rim; however, if you 

decide to hike down to the river, please under- 

stand and follow all of the guidelines for this 

hike. Many hikers become distressed because 

they think that the hike is a quick, several hour 

trip and do not prepare adequately. Check with 

the park rangers for more detail. 

A really quick way to see the Can- 

yon is by helicopter tour. These can be 

arranged at Tusayan which is just a few 

miles south of the South Rim Entrance. 


El Tovar Hotel 

South Rim 

Grand Canyon, AZ 

(888) 297-2757 

www.grandcanyonlodges.com 

Red Feather Lodge 

106 Highway 64 

Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 

Toll Free: 866-561-2425 

Email: info@redfeatherlodge.com 

Kaibab Lodge 

Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 

Ph: (928) 638-9866 

The grandeur! The 

beauty! The erosion!!! 




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The Colorado 

can be barely 

glimpsed from the 

South RIm 

HOTEL MONTEVISTA 

FLAGSTAFF, AZ 

Watch out for ghosts... 

If you get a chance, take a 

little side trip down to 

Flagstaff. Flagstaff has a 

wonderful little city center 

that is quaint and 

fun. Also, check out the 

ghosts in the Hotel Monte 

Vista. There are many unexplained 

phenomenon at this 

hotel and over 10 different 

documented ghosts ( or at 

least as much as possible 

considering they are ghosts 

). We have pictures from 

our stay and there are unexplained 

shadows! Spooky!

VEGAS! 

So, you made it so far. We are not even going to 

begin to go into all the places you can stay or 

the things you can do in Vegas. There is just too 

much already written and too much to go into 

here. Suffice it to say there is plenty to keep you 

occupied. So, should you stay for a few days or 

continue your ride back - that is up to you to 

decide... 

THE RIDE BACK... 

When you have had your fill of Ve- 

gas, then it is time to head back. 

This parrt of the ride will take you 

I-515 

93 

through Zion National 

Park, Bryce Canyon, 

back thru the Four Cor- 

ners area, into Durango, 

down through Taos and 

into quirky Roswell and 

then back to Dallas via 

Abilene. Make sure your 

camera battery charged 

as there is much to 

see! 

OUT OF THE CANYON 

Follow 64 south from the Canyon. About 

halfway to WIlliams, 180 will head off to the 

east. If you want to visit Flagstaff take 180 - 

it is a good ride and a more enjoyable road 

than 64. But to get to Vegas the quickest, 

stay on 64 until you hit I-40 and take it 

west. At Kingman, pick up 93 toward 

Nevada.There is often traffic and inspec- 

tions at the dam, so plan accordingly. After 

Boulder City, 93 turns into I-515. Follow I- 

515 directly into Vegas. 




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You made 

it! Now just 

wait for the ride 

back! 

HOOVER DAM 

Set aside about half a day for the dam... 

The Hoover Dam, no matter how many times 

I see it, is always an impressive sight. 

If you just have a few minutes, then 

still stop and walk around. The two tours 

offered take a bit but are worth the time 

to see the inner workings and the history 

of the dam. Be <strong>care</strong>ful, it can be 70 degrees 

in Kingman and 105 at the dam! 

I-40 

64/180 

64 180

INBOUND: VEGAS BACK TO DALLAS 

Zion, Bryce, and Torrey, Utah 

This is a great segment of the ride, but a 

long one. For this reason, even though we show 

it as one segment, we actually suggest splitting 

this into two days of the trip. There is just so 

much to see in Zion National Park, in Bryce 

Canyon, and on Utah 12. 

Zion National Park is characterized by high 

plateaus, a maze of narrow sandstone canyons, 

and striking rock towers and mesas making it a 

showcase for geology. The arid climate and 

sparse vegetation allow the exposure of large 

expanses of bare rock and reveal the park’s 

geologic history. 

OUT OF LAS VEGAS 

We don’t know where in Vegas you chose 

to stay, so the specific directions show 

generally how to get out of Las Vegas. Ba- 

sically, get on Interstate 15 and take it north 

. You’ll pass through Arizona and into Utah> 

Look for St. George because soon after you 

will be taking UT9 toward Hurricane and 

Zion National Park. 

Bryce Canyon is know for it’s unique rock 

formations - the “hoodoos” which are formed 

when ice and rainwater wear away the weak 

limestone surrounding harder rock. Also, Bryce 

is known for the darkness of its night skies and 

lack of light pollution from nearby population 

centers and light sources. 


Since there are several places that might 

be good to stop for the night, we are suggesting 

lodging for all three... 

Windwhisper Cabin & Breakfast ( 

East Zion ) 

The cabins are set along a pristine trout stream. 

Nature’s wildlife is just outside your door. 

I-15 

OUT OF ZION 

Zion National Park is a great place to stop 

and split this segment in two. Or, you can 

keep going on to Torrey, Utah. But don’t 

just enjoy the challenging riding through 

Zion. Stop, get out and see the many sights 

and trails. After you leave Zion, UT9 will hit 

US89. <strong>Take</strong> US89 north about 43 miles. 

<strong>Take</strong> UT12 east into Bryce Canyon National 

Park. Check and make sure that 12 is open 

Located 2 miles north of Glendale on Highway 

89 east of Zion National Park 

www.windwhisperbb.com 

435.648.2162 

Best Western East Zion Thunderbird 

Lodge ( East Zion ) 

This lodge is nestled in a lush valley. Incredible 

scenery, charming accommodations, great 

rates, and a friendly staff make this an excellent 

choice. 

Junction SR 9 & US-89 

East Zion US Mount Carmel, Utah 84755 

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/selec 

tRoom.do 

435.648.2203 




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UT9 

BRYCE TO TORREY 

See the map next page for the rest of this 

ride eegment, but really, the directions are 

quite easy. Just follow UT12 through Bryce 

Canyon and the Dixie National Forest.

ZION NATIONAL PARK 

Zion National Park possesses 

a grandeur and beauty that 

just makes it one of the incredible 

sights on this 

journey. It is a symphony of 

dramatic stone pillars, 

Austin’s Chuch Wagon Motel ( Torrey, 

Utah ) 

Torrey is green oasis in the Utah desert. This 

little motel has charming rooms and cabins with 

a swimming pool and hot tub, and a General 

Store and deli. 

If UT12 is 

closed then continue 

on 89 north to 

62 and then on 24 

west into Torrey. 

UT9 

12 West Main Street 

Torrey, Utah 84775 

East Zion US Mount Carmel, Utah 84755 

www.austinschuckwagonmotel.com 

435.425.3335 

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buttes and crevices. Zion ‘s 

monoliths are some of the 

tallest in the world.. Along 

your drive, make sure to 

stop and explore Zion’s hidden 

gems, such as the secret 

UT89 

Onto Glen Canyon and Durango 

This is another segment of the ride, that 

while not too many miles, will probably take 

most of the day to ride. There are also many 

things to see and do and if you start early, you 

can probably get it all in. Areas to stop and look 

at are Glen Canyon, the Natural 

Bridges National Monument, the 

cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde Na- 

tional Park and finally Durango 

itself. Keep your eye on your gas 

gauge and how far you have to go 

to the next population center as 

there are not gas stations every few 




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UT12 

waterfall or Echo Canyon, 

nestled deep in slickrock 

country on the East Rim 

Trail. The year round climate 

and landscape varies 

from desert to lush gardens 

and forests.Enjoy! 

Bryce 

Canyon and 

UT-12. Incredible!

miles or so. Besides that, have fun on this seg- 

ment as there are many sights to see from the 

road. 


We have suggested places to stay in 

Durango, but also places to stay on the way - if 

you so happen to find that you need to stop 

early for the night. 

San Juan Trading Post ( Mexican 

Hat, Utah ) 

A trading post, a cliffside hotel, and a restaurant 

serving American as well as Navajo dishes make 

up the San Juan Trading Post at Mexican Hat. 

BRYCE CANYON 

Hwy 163 and the San Juan River 

Mexican Hat, UT 84531 

www.sanjuaninn.net 

800.447.2022 

Best Western Turquoise Inn and 

Suites ( Cortez, CO ) 

A nice place to stop for the night if your trip is 

going long... 

535 E. Main Street 

Cortez, CO 81321 

970.565.3778 

www.bestwestern.com 

NATURAL BRIDGES NATIONAL MONUMENT 

Right off of Utah 95 just before 261... 

Natural Bridges 

National Monument 

preserves some of 

the finest examples 

of natural 

store architecture 

in the southwest. 

On a tree-covered 

mesa next to deep 

sandstone canyons, 

you will find 

three natural 

bridges formed 

when meandering 

streams slowly cut 

through the canyon walls. Just a short distance off of the 

highway, Natural Bridges National Monument can be easily seen 

in an hour or two. 




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UTAH 95

Pippo’s ( Cortez, CO ) 

Mainly serves breakfast, brunch, and coffee 

throughout the day. Comes highly recom- 

mended... 

100 W Main Street 

Cortez, CO 81321 

UT24 

UT163 

UT95 

Strater Hotel ( Durango, CO 

) 

This is the landmark hotel in Durango 

and has been in continous operation 

since the days of the old west. 

699 Main Avenue 

Durango, CO 81301 

800.247.4431 

www.strater.com 

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UT261 

LEAVING TORREY 

<strong>Take</strong> Utah Highway 24 out of Torrey. 

About 47miles or so out of Torrey, take 

Utah Highway 95 south. Continue on 95 

for around 93 miles. <strong>Take</strong> 261 south into 

the Mexican Hat region (about 34 miles ). 

MEXICAN HAT INTO 

DURANGO 

Out of Mexican Hat, take Utah Highway 

163 east. Continue straight from 163 on 

262 ( don’t take a left onto 262 north ). 

Continue on 262 into Colorado for 27 

miles until you hit US160. <strong>Take</strong> US160 

east and continue into Durango. 

US160

Gable House B&B ( Durango, CO ) 

Built in 1892, this bed and breakfast is listed on 

the National and State Historic Register. It is an 

elegant Queen Anne VIctorian home in the heart 

of Durango, CO. 

J805 E 5th Ave 

Durango, CO 81301 

970.247.4982 

www.durangobedandbreakfast.com 

Durango down to Roswell 

The riding today will take you through the 

mountain region of Colorado and down into the 

the semi-arid deserts and plateaus of New Mex- 

ico. The riding from Durango down thru Taos 

and Las Vegas ( that is Las Vegas, New Mexico! 

) is some very nice motorcycle riding as well as 

being quite scenic. 

When you get to Taos ( or if you plan on 

stopping in Taos ) you may want to try the loop 

formed by US64, NM38, and NM522 around the 

Taos Ski Valley. It is quite scenic and a nice 

short ride. 


One of the places is a suggestion for lunch 

in Las Vegas; however, Chama, Pagosa Springs, 

and Taos are all great places to stop for a bite. 

Charlie’s Bakery and Cafe ( Las 

Vegas, NM ) 

Always crowded and great food. Make 

sure to try their homemade tortillas. 

715 Douglas Ave 

Las Vegas, NM 87701 

505.426.1921 

H a m p t o n I n n ( 

Roswell, NM ) 

3607 North Main 

Roswell, NM 88201 

575.623.5151 

Fairfield Inn ( Roswell, 

NM ) 

1201 North Main 

Roswell, NM 88201 

575.624.1300 

DURANGO COLORADO 

Durango was founded in 1880 when 

the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad 

built a track to Silverton and 

established Durango as the hub 

of its rail system to transport 

ore from the mountains to smelt- 

ers in Durango. Durango is 

Roswell, Abilene, to Dallas 

This ride takes you back into Texas and 

toward the end of your ride in Dallas. While it is 

a fairly long segment, you should be able to do 

it in one day - but don’t push it as you have 

been doing quite a bit of riding in this trip. 

If you have to stop, Abilene is a good palce 

to do it. There is much to see and do and some 

very nice places to stay while in Abilene. Check 

out Abilene’s historic downtown, “Frontier! 

steeped in the unique history of 

the American West. Many of the 

original buildings constructed 

by Durango's pioneers are still 

standing and in use today in the 

Historic District formed by Main 

and Third Avenues.The railway is 

Texas,” the Paramount, and the Armored 12th 

Museum. 


See the next page... 




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Enjoy the 

sights, sounds, 

smells, and really 

connect. Don’t just 

“pass thru...” 

still in operation and has been 

continuously for 125 years. How- 

ever, now it hauls passengers 

and not ore. <strong>Take</strong> a ride as it 

is part of the essential Durango 

experience.

DURANGO TO ROSWELL 

US160 

Male suada Quis 

Dolor set Ipsum 

mauris sapien vitae 

soldales erat 

DURANGO TO TAOS 

<strong>Take</strong> US160/CO550 southeast out 

of Durango. Just past Pagosa 

Springs ( around 58 miles or so ), 

takem CO8 south toward Chama. 

After Chama, look for US64 heading 

east which will take you to Taos. 

CO84 

TAOS TO I-40 

<strong>Take</strong> NM518 south from Taos. Stay 

on this highway until you hit Las 

Vegas, NM. At Las Vegas, take I-25 

south until you can pick up US-84 

south.US-84 take you all the way to 

I-40. 

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US64 

NM518 

US84 

US54 

US285 

I-40 TO ROSWELL 

South of I-40, 84 turns into NM219. 

<strong>Take</strong> this road until you hit US-54. 

Follow US-54 to the southwest. You 

will find a junction of US60 and 

US285. Follow US 285 into Roswell.

US380 

LEAVING ROSWELL 

<strong>Take</strong> US-380 east out of Roawell. Just fol- 

low US 380 ( it will merge with many of the 

state highways, just keep on 380 ). for 

around 190 miles. At Post, Texas you will 

jump onto US-84 going to the SW. Follow 

US-84 116 miles to Interstate - 20. 

ROSWELL NEW MEXICO 

Roswell is located in the 

southeast area of New Mexico 

and is home to many scenic 

parks and bottomless lakes. 

But what it is best known 

for is the location of a 

“crash” site on July 2nd, 

US84 

ABILENE 

When you reach Interstate-20 at Roscoe, 

Texas, takeit east toward Abilene. Dallas is 

now only 200 miles away. 

1947, that many believe was 

caused by an alien spacecraft. 

This “crash” and resulting 

government “coverup” 

are the source of Roswell 

being a city that is known 

by its one name alone. Many 

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I-20 

DALLAS AND DONE! 

To return to Sport Ryder Rentals, take the I- 

30 bypass past Fort Worth and toward 

Dallas. When you reach I-35, take it north. 

After I-635, start looking for the Beltline 

exit. <strong>Take</strong> the exit down to the bottom of 

the ramp to the flashing red light. <strong>Take</strong> a left 

and then the next left. Sport Ryder Rentals 

will be on the right before the next light. 

visit the city for the UFO 

connections alone and much 

of the city’s tourist industry 

has grown up around the 

UFO “kitch.”

BACK TO DALLAS 

Imagine looking back on this kind of 

trip and remembering all of the good 

times and memories you made... 

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Abilene, TX 79606 

325.698.1234 

Sayles Ranch Guest House ( 

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A three bedroom, two bath guest house with 

private swimming pool and an upscale West 

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You’re finished and back in Dallas! 

So how was your trip? You just travelled 

over 3100 miles through some of the most re- 

markable scenery on the planet. Your ride took 

you through six states and through many differ- 

ent environments. Some of your driving was 

straight, highway driving, but we have taken 

great pains to make sure that most of the ride 

was on back roads and non-interstate travel. 

So what did you see??? 

Six states, numerous national parks - so 

many that I haven’t counted them. Some of it 

can be a little overwhelming. But which was the 

best? Was it the shear 

size and majesty of the 

Grand Canyon, or the 

more personal and 

intimately sized Zion? 

Or maybe you en- 

joyed Dallas, Las 

Vegas and the 

more cosmopoli- 

tan aspects of 

y o u r t r i p . . . O r 

maybe, it was the 

challenging riding roads 

to be found on all segments of the ride. 

Isn’t a motorcycle a great way to 

travel? 

Seriously, everyone talks about the “wind in 

your hair,” but, really, isn’t a motorcycle a great 

way to do this trip? An recreational vehicle 

would be very hard to maneuver through the 

many mountain roads. And a rental car - well it’s 

just not the same - you don’t get the smell of the 

air, the feel of the temperature changes. The car 

really takes you out of the experience - rather 

than part of the experience, it just becomes a 

conveyance. So we hope you enjoyed your trip. 

Send us an email, include pictures and let us 

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Imagine 

looking 

back... 

howe know what the best part of the trip was. 

Or if you can’t decide, tell us that too!

.SRR to Amarillo, TX - 349 miles 

1. Head southeast on S I 35e 

0.4 mi 

2. Slight left toward I-35e 

292 ft 

3. Turn left at I-35e 

0.1 mi 

4. <strong>Take</strong> the ramp on the left onto I-35E N 

26.1 mi 

5. Continue on I-35 N 

0.5 mi 

6. <strong>Take</strong> exit 469 toward US-380/McKinney/ 

Decatur 

0.1 mi 

7. Merge onto I-35 

259 ft 

8. Slight left to stay on I-35 (signs for Decatur) 

0.1 mi 

9. Turn left at W University Dr/US-380 

Continue to follow US-380 

12.6 mi 

10. Continue on TX-380 

3.3 mi 

11. Continue on US-380 

0.4 mi 


2.6 mi 


0.4 mi 


4.5 mi 


1.0 mi 

16. <strong>Take</strong> the ramp onto TX-287/US-81 


24.9 mi 

17. Continue on US-287 N 

48.7 mi 

18. Continue on I-44 E 

2.4 mi 

19. <strong>Take</strong> exit 3A on the left to merge onto US- 

287 N toward Amarillo/Vernon 

212 mi 

20. <strong>Take</strong> the ramp onto I-40 W 

7.8 mi 

Amarillo, TX to Santa Fe, NM - 284 

miles 

1. Head west on I-40 W 

Entering New Mexico 

111 mi 

2. <strong>Take</strong> exit 332 for 1st St/NM-209 

0.3 mi 

3. Turn right at S 1st St/NM-104/NM-209/NM-88 

Continue to follow NM-104 

108 mi 

4. Turn left to merge onto I-25 S 

61.7 mi 

5. <strong>Take</strong> exit 284 for Old Pecos Tr/State Hwy 466 

0.2 mi 

6. Turn right at NM-466/Old Pecos Trail 

1.3 mi 

7. Slight right at Old Pecos Trail 

1.6 mi 

8. Slight left at Old Santa Fe Trail 

0.4 mi 

Santa Fe, NM to The Grand Canyon - 

490 miles 

1. Head west on Paseo de Peralta toward Don 

Gaspar Ave 

1.0 mi 

2. Turn right at S St Francis Dr/US-285/US-84 

Continue to follow US-285/US-84 

16.0 mi 

3. <strong>Take</strong> the NM-502 exit toward Los Alamos 

0.2 mi 

4. Slight left at NM-502/State Rd 502 

11.6 mi 

5. Exit onto NM-4 

42.0 mi 

6. Turn right at NM-126 

24.6 mi 

7. Turn left to stay on NM-126 

13.8 mi 

8. Turn right at Main St/NM-44/US-550 

Continue to follow NM-44/US-550 

87.3 mi 

9. Turn left at W Broadway Ave/NM-64 

Continue to follow W Broadway Ave 

1.5 mi 

10. Continue on NM-64 

8.1 mi 


5.0 mi 

12. Turn left at 64/W Main St 

Continue to follow W Main St 

4.8 mi 


12.9 mi 


9.7 mi 

15. Turn right to stay on US-64 

26.1 mi 

16. Continue straight onto US-160 

154 mi 

17. Turn left at Navajo Trail/US-89 

15.6 mi 

18. Turn right at AZ-64/Navahopi Rd 

Continue to follow AZ-64 

52.9 mi 

19. Turn left at AZ-64/US-180 

1.1 mi 

20. Turn right at Grand Canyon National Park 

0.5 mi 

Grand Canyon, AZ to Las Vegas, NV- 

283 miles 

1. Head south on AZ-64/US-180 toward Forest 

Service Rd Continue to follow AZ-64 

54.5 mi 

2. Turn right to merge onto I-40 W 

116 mi 

3. <strong>Take</strong> exit 48 for US-93 toward State Hwy 68/ 

Bullhead City/Beale St 

0.4 mi 

4. Turn right at W Beale St/US-93 


70.2 mi 

5. Turn right to stay on US-93 

6.8 mi 

6. Continue on NV-93 

1.4 mi 

7. Turn right at US-93 

25.9 mi 

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8. Continue on US-95 N 

7.6 mi 

9. <strong>Take</strong> exit 83 for Cheyenne 

0.4 mi 

10. Turn right at W Cheyenne Ave 

0.2 mi 

11. Turn left at N Lorenzi Blvd/N Rainbow Blvd 

Continue to follow N Rainbow Blvd 

Las Vegas, NV to Torrey, UT- 353 

miles 

1. Head north on N Rainbow Blvd toward Aspen 

Laurel Dr 

0.5 mi 

2. Turn right at W Craig Rd 

0.7 mi 

3. Continue straight to stay on W Craig Rd 

7.1 mi 

4. Turn left toward I-15 N 

49 ft 

5. Turn right to merge onto I-15 N 

120 mi 

6. <strong>Take</strong> exit 16 for UT-9 toward Hurricane 

0.1 mi 

7. Keep right at the fork to continue toward W 

State St/UT-9 and merge onto W State St/UT-9 

Continue to follow UT-9 

12.4 mi 

8. Turn right at W 500 N/UT-9. Continue to follow 

UT-9 

44.7 mi 

9. Turn left at US-89 

43.1 mi 

10. Turn right at UT-12. This road may be seasonally 

closed 

123 mi 

11. Turn left at E Main St/UT-24 

1.0 mi 

Torrey UT to Durango CO - 320 miles 

1. Head east on E Main St/UT-24 toward N 100 

E. Continue to follow UT-24 

48.1 mi 

2. Continue on UT-95 

93.0 mi 

3. Turn right at UT-261 

32.8 mi 


16.6 mi 

5. Slight right at US-191 

6.0 mi 

6. Turn right at C R 217/Trading Post Rd/UT-163 

Continue to follow Trading Post Rd/UT-163 

6.4 mi 

7. Turn left to stay on Trading Post Rd/UT-163 

1.6 mi 

8. 

Turn left to stay on Trading Post Rd/UT-163 

5.9 mi 

9. Turn left to stay on Trading Post Rd/UT-163 

0.1 mi 

10. 

Turn left to stay on Trading Post Rd/UT-163 

2.8 mi 

11. Turn right at UT-262 

358 ft 

12. Turn left at E Main St/UT-262. Continue to 

follow UT-262 

Entering Colorado 

17.2 mi

13. Continue on CO-41 

9.5 mi 


13.3 mi 

15. Turn left at US-160/US-491 


29.2 mi 


0.9 mi 


0.9 mi 


12.7 mi 

19. CO-160 turns slightly left and becomes 

Lakeside Cmns/Navajo Trail/US-160 

Continue to follow Lakeside Cmns/US-160 

21.4 mi 

20. Turn left at Camino del Rio/Navajo Trail/US- 

160/US-550. Continue to follow Navajo Trail 

0.9 mi 

21. Turn right at E 15th St 

0.1 mi 

22. Continue on Florida Rd 

0.5 mi 

Durango CO to Roswell NM - 459 

miles 

1. Head southwest on Florida Rd toward E 3rd 

Ave 

0.6 mi 

2. Turn left at E 2nd Ave 

397 ft 

3. Turn right at E 14th St 

469 ft 

4. Turn left at Camino del Rio/Navajo Trail/US- 

550 . Continue to follow Camino del Rio 

3.1 mi 

5. Continue on CO-160/US-550. Continue to 

follow CO-160 

10.3 mi 


26.8 mi 


20.8 mi 

8. Slight right toward CO-84 

0.1 mi 

9. Slight right at CO-84 

27.8 mi 


18.6 mi 

11. Turn right at US-64/US-84 

14.0 mi 


75.2 mi 

13. Turn right at NM-522/Questa Rd/US-64. 

Continue to follow NM-522/US-64 

4.1 mi 

14. Continue on NM-68/Paseo del Pueblo sur 

3.5 mi 

15. Turn left at NM-518 

72.8 mi 

16. Continue on 7th St 

0.8 mi 

17. Turn left at NM-65/University Ave. Continue 

to follow University Ave 

0.4 mi 

18. <strong>Take</strong> the ramp onto I-25 S 

5.9 mi 

19. <strong>Take</strong> exit 339 for NM-84 S toward 

Romeroville/Santa Rosa 

0.2 mi 

20. Turn left at Access Rd/US-84 (signs for 

Romeroville/Santa Rosa). Continue to follow US- 

84 

41.7 mi 


15.2 mi 

22. Turn right at US-54 

19.9 mi 

23. Turn left at 8th St/US-285/US-54/US-60. 


96.0 mi 

24. Turn right at W McGaffey St 

0.5 mi 

25. Turn left at S Washington Ave 

0.6 m 

Roswell NM to Dallas TX- 495 miles 

1. Head north on S Washington Ave toward W 

Hobbs St 

0.6 mi 

2. Turn right at W McGaffey St 

0.5 mi 

3. Turn left at S Main St/US-285 

1.0 mi 

4. Turn right at E 2nd St/US-380. Continue to 

follow US-380 

134 mi 

5. Turn left at N 1st St/Lubbock Rd/US-380/US- 

385/US-62/US-82. Continue to follow Lubbock 

Rd/US-380/US-385/US-62/US-82 

0.1 mi 

6. Turn right at E Tahoka Rd/US-380. Continue 

to follow US-380 

52.4 mi 

7. Turn right at S Broadway/US-84. Continue to 

follow US-84 

116 mi 

8. Continue on I-20 E 

142 mi 

9. Continue on I-30 E (signs for I-30 E) 

15.3 mi 

10. <strong>Take</strong> exit 15A to merge onto I-35W N/US- 

377 N toward US-377 N/Denton 

1.6 mi 

11. <strong>Take</strong> exit 52A for State Hwy 121 N 

0.3 mi 

12. Merge onto TX-121 N 

6.9 mi 

13. Continue on I-820 N 

1.1 mi 

14. Continue on TX-183 E (signs for Bedford- 

Euless Rd/State Hwy 121 N/State Hwy 183 E/ 

Dallas) 

11.2 mi 

15. <strong>Take</strong> the exit toward State Hwy 161 N 

1.2 mi 

16. Merge onto President George Bush Turnpike 

E 

Partial toll road 

8.8 mi 

17. <strong>Take</strong> the Luna Rd exit toward Belt Line Rd 

Partial toll road 

0.4 mi 

18. Turn left at Luna Rd 

0.2 mi 

19. Turn right at W Belt Line Rd 

0.8 mi 

20. Turn right at I-35e 

Destination will be on the right 

0.4 mi 

Total Mileage = 3118 miles 

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SPORT RYDER RENTALS: 

DALLAS, TEXAS 

ABOUT SRR 

We hope you are enjoying our free 

maps. Thanks for taking the time to 

check them out and our website. As you 

can see, we only offer the newest and 

most exciting motorcycle rentals. We 

hope you can find time to enjoy our se- 

lection of exciting from the top manufacturers 

such as BMW, Ducati, Harley- 

Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, 

and Yamaha. We appreciate any 

thoughts, questions, or concerns you 

may have and it is our personal commitment 

to provide you with the best 

customer experience possible while 

riding one of our sportbike rentals. This 

commitment to customer service is 

shared by the owner and all the Sport 

Ryder Rentals Staff. 

We are locally owned and operated in the 

Dallas / Fort Worth area. We are factory trained 

on the operation and riding of each of our 

rental sportbikes and meticulously maintain 

each rental motorcycle. We get the latest motorcycles 

from the top manufacturers first. No 

where will you find a more enjoyable rental 

experience as our sole purpose is to help each 

rider fulfill his or her dreams of riding. 

Are you a cruiser or tourer rider looking for a 

different riding experience? We have a motor- 

cycle rental for you. Are you a new rider looking 

to experience the excitement everyone is 

talking about? We have a motorcycle rental for 

you. Are you a current rider looking to try a new 

model? We have a motorcycle rental for you. 

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Are you a local rider who has a riding buddy 

visiting from out of town or are you traveling to 

the Dallas / Fort Worth area and need a sport 

bike to ride while you are in town? We have a 

motorcycle rental for you. Do you just want to 

spend a day riding the Texas hill country on 

one of our motorcycles and enjoying all that 

entails? You guessed it, we have a motorcycle 

rental for you. And remember, we can provide 

all the gear that you may need. 

Again thank you for visiting our site. For questions 

and comments please call (214) 906- 

7472. 

We carry a 

wide variety of 

bikes...

WHY RENT? 

We here at Sport Ryder Rentals were recently 

asked the question, "Why should I 

rent a motorcycle when I can own one?" 

For some people the answer will be obvious, 

but it's a good question and shows 

that motorcycle rental is not for everyone ( 

but what product is? ). If you are a rider 

that rides every day, then motorcycle rental 

is not for you - but, there are distinctive 

groups of people that make good if not 

great rental customers. These reasons that 

each group have for rental are listed below 

- some of these reasons will be obvious. 

Some, maybe not so much... 

Reason #1: You want to try out a bike 

before you buy. This is a very common 

theme for customers that come to us. Motorcycle 

dealers do not let you try before 

you buy, and if they do, it is only for a short 

ride around the parking lot - and what can 

you really learn from that??? With motorcycle 

rental at Sport Ryder Rentals, you 

can rent for a day or longer and really get a 

feel for the motorcycle and how you and it 

interact. Do you fit with the motorcycle? 

Are there certain ergonomic problems that 

you have when you ride some distance on 

the motorcycle. Do these go away over 

time? Do you like the engine, the suspension, 

the fit and finish, etc. All these questions 

can be answered with sportbike 

rental and sport-touring rental at Sport 

Ryder Rentals. 

Reason #2: YOU may ride every day and 

not need a motorcycle rental, but don't you 

ever have friends that come in from 

out of town to visit and need something 

to ride while they are here??? 

Now you have a choice - before 

Sport Ryder Rentals, the only motorcycle 

rentals was cruisers. Not 

that there is anything wrong with that 

type of motorcycle or riding style, 

but sometimes it doesn't fit with 

what you and your other friends are 

riding. We have a rental motorcycle 

that fits almost all "styles" of riding. 

Reason #3: You don't live here and 

you are flying in and want a bike while you 

are on vacation in Texas. Maybe you want 

to ride the Hill Country, use Dallas as a 

gateway to the west, or travel down to Big 

Bend - the second largest National Park in 

the United States. Check out our ride map 

section for more travel ideas. Or maybe 

you are here for work and are just sick of 

that company car - we definitely have the 

solution for you! 

Reason #4: You don't ride that much - 

maybe 4 or 5 trips a year. Or maybe you 

would take a few trips a year, but haven't 

wanted to invest in a motorcycle and have 

it sit in your garage doing little but depreciating 

and needing to be maintained. You 

are the perfect rental candidate! It's actually 

cheaper for you to rent 4-5 times a 

year and have us pay for the depreciation 

and maintenance - and you get a new motorcycle 

model to ride every year. 

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Reason #5: Your wife doesn't let you own 

a motorcycle!!! DON"T LAUGH! Actually, 

we have a certain group of customers that 

fit into this category. Owning a motorcycle 

would cause unnecessary friction in the 

marriage. Motorcycle rental is a way that 

they can keep the peace and get some of 

the enjoyment of riding. We say - "Anyway 

you can get your fix - take it!" 

And finally, you know, for many guys, there 

is the option of borrowing a bike from a 

friend - and that is always an option. But 

be <strong>care</strong>ful and realize that you are not insured 

on your friends bike - at all. If you 

don't have much to lose, then not having 

insurance is not really a big deal - you 

can't be sued for what you do not have. 

But for those of you that have some assets 

- like a house, retirement money, etc., lack 

of insurance while riding is a BIG risk. We 

are fully insured and full coverage liability ( 

with a very large umbrella policy ) is included 

in our base rental rates.

Take care on your trip... - Sport Ryder Rentals

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