The 2026 Ouray Colorado Founder’s Club Ride

The Ouray Colorado Founder’s Club Ride offers an exclusive, all-inclusive motorcycle adventure experience in the heart of Colorado’s breathtaking San Juan Mountains. This is a members-only ride reserved for those who are part of the Founder’s Club (more info about this below)

Experience the unparalleled beauty of Ouray, known as the “Switzerland of America,” with its stunning mountain passes, hot springs, and rich mining history.

The Ouray Colorado Founder’s Club Ride offers an extraordinary motorcycle adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Colorado. This unique event provides riders with an immersive, hassle-free experience that combines luxury and daily options for exploration. 

We will stay in the same luxurious, well-appointed home throughout our five-days together, allowing easy gear management and a consistent base of operations. Explore rugged passes and challenging routes best accessed by adventure bikes and four-wheel drive vehicles.

These routes will feature historic mining areas, extraordinary vistas, and opportunities to view elk, deer, moose, bears, and more. Some of the routes are part of the well-known Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (CO BDR).

Let’s get right to the details! Here’s what you need to know:

Available Dates:

• August 4th-10th – SOLD OUT
• August 16th-22nd
• August 23rd-28th
• August 30th-September 5th

Group Size: 10 riders per week, first-deposited, first-served basis.  This invitation-only event is reserved for Founder’s Club members (more on that below).

All-Inclusive Package:

• Packages start at $5,495.
• Accommodation: Shared lodging in a beautiful vacation home featuring stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
• Meals: Prepared by our private chef with breakfast and dinner at the lodge. Packed lunches will be provided for each day’s ride.
• Beverages: Water and electrolytes provided for riding. Nightly cocktails, craft beer, and wine included. 
• Group rides will feature multiple route options each day with full GPS tracks and printed maps provided to each rider. We recommend using OnX, Gaia, or Rever for following GPS tracks on your GPS device or smartphone. This is a “choose your own adventure” event – ride where you wish, pair up with a couple of other tribe members, or go on your own adventure. You are solely responsible for your own ride each day. 
• 2026 Founder’s Club Ouray Colorado t-shirt and swag bag.

Here’s a snippet of many of the passes and roads that you may decide to ride:

• Million Dollar Highway: Highway 550 is a spectacular 12-mile stretch south of Ouray, featuring steep cliffs, narrow lanes, and stunning views.
• Engineer Pass: Culminating at 12,800 feet, this rugged trail is part of the famous Alpine Loop, ideal for adventure bikes.
• Ophir Pass: At 11,789 feet, this rugged pass offers a glimpse into Colorado’s mining history.
• Black Bear Pass (advanced option): A challenging 11.1-mile route at 12,844 feet, known for its technical switchbacks and breathtaking vistas overlooking Bridal Veil falls and the town of Telluride.
• Imogene Pass: One of Colorado’s highest routes at 13,162 feet, it connects Ouray to Telluride through historic mining areas.
• Last Dollar Road: At 10,676 feet, this scenic back-country road offers stunning views of aspen groves and the San Juan Mountains.
• Dolores River Route – An epic, scenic twisty paved route.
• Exploration around Grand Mesa with a visit to Land’s End. 

Lizard Head, Cinnamon, Owl Creek, California, and many others are easily in reach from our home base. You may also choose to spend time in Telluride and Silverton exploring the shops, cafes, and historic sites. We are also within striking distance of the Gunnison Tunnel area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. All of the areas feature varying levels of difficulty and are subject to unpredictable weather conditions.

Daily ride options are discussed each evening, which gives you the ability to plan your next day and see if others in our group want to join you.

Orvis Hot Springs and Ouray Hot Springs are both optional destinations to visit after a hard day of riding. Each feature geothermally heated, mineral rich waters with many therapeutic benefits. And, the heated pools feel great on sore muscles!

Additional Expenses:

• Any meals, drinks, or snacks purchased outside during riding days.
• National Park Pass, if needed.
• Fuel for your motorcycle
• Admission to hot springs

Join us for a week of incredible opportunities to ride and explore some of the most beautiful terrain in North America.

The Ouray Colorado Founder’s Club Ride is perfect for those seeking both relaxation, camaraderie, and adventure in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.