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Coyote Trail Adventures Review

Note: Many others have done a great job explaining the ride itself and I had a similarly awesome experience. In this review, I wanted to cover some of the logistics aspects for those that may be interested in joining for a ride and wanted some more information on what to expect. 

I rode the late March 2019 3-day Mojave moto with Coyote Trail Adventures. The ride was with myself, my two brothers and a close friend. We did not need a guide as we knew where we wanted to ride. We originally started looking into the trip a few months in advance and did the detailed planning a few weeks in advance. All along, the organizers Steve, and Jen were available for e-mail, and phone communication and they answered all our questions in preparation.

The crew and their friends deserve a huge THANK YOU. They all worked flawlessly together to make this experience top notch. The people involved were Steve, John, Jen, Charlie and some friends Tim and Lea. Steve is the owner and main assistant on the trip. He has great knowledge and we came in from our rides, he was very helpful if we were having problems. Throughout the weekend Steve motivated, taught, explained, and assisted us through the days with ease and he genuinely had a great time while doing it. John, another lifelong veteran of riding in the desert, was helpful throughout of the trip. He maintains the bikes and is the chase truck mechanic if things come up. . John had a very professional and experienced approach while being fun and good company. Jen did not come on the ride, but she was our contact helping with arrangements. She was there to greet us when we arrived for the ride and after, when we were done. She made the logistics easy. Charlie was the chase van driver. He setup a nice array of supplies and food at each stop. He made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed before, during and after each ride. I rode in the van for one afternoon and he showed me some sights on the way back to the cabins.  It was great to see the community of riders at work, and how we would meet up and hang out. As mentioned, all of the crew and friends were also great company. We had days of interesting conversation and funny stories. We all seemed to click very well. Everyone involved deserve applause as they made this a truly memorable trip, and one I will do again.

Coyote Trail Adventures also had a great stock of equipment and supplies for the ride. The bikes were in excellent shape. They were meticulously maintained and ran great. Some of the riders in our trip were able to trade bikes, try bikes they were interested in, and make the decision on what they liked best. I’m short, and after talking to me about the ride, they adjusted the bike at lunch by installing a lowering link and a lowered seat. It made a huge difference, and that alone was a huge value from them. The fact that they had these parts on hand when we were 60 miles along our trip was an example of how well prepared, they were. On the 2nd day, my hydration pack failed. They had 2 extras on hand with the dates they were sanitized on the bags they were stored in. Again, great support for the riders on the trip. As far as the typical clothing and protection equipment, Coyote Trail Adventures had everything needed if you don’t have your own.

In addition to being well equipped, and with the right equipment, Coyote Trail Adventures put together a great plan for the trip and was able to be flexible with the plan as we knew where we wanted to ride. All rides included assistance support on chase truck meetings. They were in constant communication with us.   They were constantly checking up on the riders to make sure we were in good shape, ready to continue at each chase truck stop, and didn’t need anything else otherwise. All-in-all, they were excellent help.

The choices on where we decided to go were perfect, we had a variety of terrain, and trail difficulty. We were able to constantly tailor our ride to our desires and abilities with their suggestions. There are many reasons I will be going back to take another ride with Coyote Trail Adventures, and the ability to see so many new and different things is

one of them. Three days obviously is not enough to see it all.

Food and lodging alone is another reason to take this trip. We went to some nice little cottages about 120 miles away from our starting point. The road the cottages were on was not busy, maybe 3-5 cars passed by per day. The cottages were set in an area between two hills that had old abandoned mines scattered along them. They were really cool, and if I go back, I’d like to go explore one of the mines. I didn’t take the time to during this trip. The cottages were nice and clean, and brand new.

There was an outdoor fireplace which we lit each evening and morning. There was a bath house with two nice new showers and toilet stalls, and sinks. All was very comfortable and clean. Dinner and breakfast was cooked in a separate building with some tables and a bar that the food was laid out on buffet style. During the planning for the trip we discussed food options and if there was anything special we needed or wanted for the trip. We had Mexican one night and steaks the next night. We also had salad and we had various other items. It was all perfect. Great food, great conversation, excellent atmosphere. I couldn’t have asked for more from the food and lodging. As I said, just this alone was a reason to go and have a nice vacation “off the grid” with nice amenities.

In conclusion, there was not a single aspect of this trip that I would have changed. Literally every aspect of this vacation was perfect. The people, the equipment, the plan, the ride, the food, the lodging were all top-notch. This was the best time I’ve had in years, and I plan on coming back as often as I can.

Thank You Coyote Trail Adventures!!

John

This was an epic ride - 2017- April 28, 29 and 30th ride.  3 days of great sights, trails, and comradery. I can ride pretty decent, as I was a past MX Pro, raced a few Baja's, and have been on many a big epic rides. The trip was worked out perfectly, ride times, breaks, lunches and dinners, chase truck meeting spots, sleep overs, etc.  The pace we chose could be altered to match what was good for the group as the chase truck would wait and they had  plenty of check-ins.  You really feel a part of the group and connected. There are always issues that you encounter with a ride of this magnitude, and we had some come up, but all were solved with helpful intentions.   This is one big reason to do these huge rides with a knowledgeable team and with a ride company. You are going into the wilderness, huge vast sections on land, doing big mileage, and you want a smooth adventure. Mapping this out yourself is great, when you know you have the right support crew at each point you planned on.  I will be back with these guys again, as I know it will be epic and smooth adventure. I can't recommend the Coyote Adventure Tours enough.

Last weekend I had the opportunity to ride with Steve and Friends. The trip was awesome for this "Old Timer". Steve and Jenn took care of our every need. Jenn and Lea provided chase responsibilities and served up some awesome lunches. Steve, John Sides and Gil Busick provided extra support for me during the tough times at the chase truck stops and I especially thank them for the understanding and support. So for those of you thinking about doing an extended ride through some of the most beautiful country in the world and may not think you are up to it, look to Steve for help and assistance. He and his team made my trip the "Ride of my Life" this past weekend.

Coyote Trail Adventures way exceeded my expectations. I went with two buddies. One guy rented, another brought his own, and I rented for 2 days and rode mine for one, which gave me the opportunity to try a few different bikes. Afterward I bought a new bike because I had so much fun. The chase truck instructions were excellent. They were very knowledgeable about bikes and the massive terrain. They gave me tips that were helpful and they are accomplished mechanics. Lodging was perfect we each got a small cabin with shared shower, dining and restroom areas. All very nice.   Food was great. Everything was supported. I cant wait to go back!  Rich M.