HARLEY OWNERS GROUP RIDIN’ THE ROCKIES
TOUR CLIMBS NEW HEIGHTS
MILWAUKEE (January 31, 2007) - H.O.G. members will ride into thin air during Ridin’ the Rockies, a 2007 H.O.G. Touring Rally, June 25-28, 2007. This high-altitude adventure will take riders from Fort Collins, Colo., to Breckenridge, Colo., on mile after mile of scenic roads that wind through the clouds.
After departing Fort Collins, enthusiasts will wind their way through the forests and valleys of Rocky Mountain National Park before twisting through the 71 peaks topping out at over 12,000 feet. The road continues to Trail Ridge Road, the highest continually paved road in North America, where riders will climb 4,000 feet in a matter of minutes before descending into Breckenridge.
With Breckenridge as home base, the tour continues on the Cripple Creek Loop, which snakes through Pike National Forest, toward Cripple Creek. Once in Cripple Creek, an old gold-mining town, participants will have the opportunity to dismount and explore the town. Whether touring a gold mine, exploring the fantastic roads surrounding the town or taking a ride on the scenic railroad, it’s sure to be a priceless experience. After the stop in Cripple Creek, riders can take a quick trip to the Royal Gorge, the highest suspension bridge in the world. For 1/4 of a mile they might feel like they are riding on air.
The last day of the tour, the Aspen Loop, meanders through White River National Forest, a two-million-acre forest and the oldest in the Rocky Mountains. As the ride continues into Aspen, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the town and experience some of the finest shops and restaurants around. The final leg of the loop is the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, where riding among the granite peaks and through mountain passes creates the perfect opportunity to view the beauty of aspen groves, jagged peaks and meadows.
Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson in Loveland, Colo., will host a dealer party on Monday, June 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Time and date is subject to change. Visit thundermountainharley.com for the most updated information.
Registration is open to all H.O.G. members beginning Jan. 31. Event capacity is limited to 1,000 people. Cost is $175 plus $7 shipping and handling per person. To register for the H.O.G. Ridin’ the Rockies, enthusiasts can visit www.members.hog.com or call 1-800-CLUBHOG.
Founded in 1983, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is the official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. H.O.G. currently has more than 1 million members and more than 1,400 chapters worldwide, making it the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world. H.O.G. rallies are held around the globe to celebrate Harley-Davidson motorcycle riding.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.