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The Destinations Deal Ride: One of the best ever!
When I wrote the blog for CSC Motorcycles, we organized several multi-day rides (trips through Baja, the western US, China, Colombia, and more). One of my favorite rides was the Destinations Deal tour. It started out as an idea by the real marketing whiz in the CSC organization (who likes her anonymity, so I won’t mention her name), with directions to include some of the best destinations in the southwestern US. As I organized the ride, I realized all the spots I selected were featured in stories I wrote for Motorcycle Classics magazine. CSC wanted to offer a discount on any new bike purchased for the event, the Motorcycle Classics columns were all titled Destinations, and the ride quickly became known as the Destinations Deal Tour.
The ride was awesome: Topock, Laughlin, Oatman, the Grand Canyon, Route 66, Zion, the Extraterrestrial Highway, Tonopah, Death Valley, Shoshone, Baker, and then home. Just over 1500 miles in 6 days on 250cc motorcycles…it would be exactly what the doctor ordered.
The Destinations Deal was one of the best rides I ever did. Old friends and new friends, great weather, great stops, great roads, and great stories combined for an awesome week. The roads, the riders, the restaurants, the camaraderie…it all clicked on this one. But don’t take my word for it. Take a look at the photos.
We did a lot of grand trips at CSC, and it did a lot to help publicize the RX3. Baja, the Western America Adventure Ride, the China ride, the Colombia ride, and more. I did a similar ride for Janus Motorcycles (Janus makes another great 250cc motorcycle) through northern Baja with a couple of their execs and it, too, was awesome (you can read about that one here). There’s a lot to getting these rides organized and there are always things that can go wrong (personalities, bike issues, etc.), but I’ve been lucky. Every one has been a hoot!
This is a good time to buy a CSC or Janus motorcycle. Both companies are running awesome Thanksgiving sales. Check out both motorcycles; you’ll be glad you did!
Thanks for the memories, and for refreshing them. I enjoyed every trip and everybody on the trips: DDR, Baja on RX3s, three times, and San Felipe on the TT.
I understand that Highway 5 is now paved to Hwy 1; that’s on my bucket list as soon as travel restrictions are lifted. Probably some beach camping too.
“Dan the Man”
Good times, Dan. I’m eager to enjoy them again.
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Grand adventure indeed.
Thanks for finding this:
https://adventuremotorcycle.com/rides/group-therapy-ride-report?fbclid=IwAR0eSrTwKZ66ZGQJAxduMGp4RwZ_d_mb7tHzog-XKcDFZ4Az_y4niCBAymM
Thanks for the memories, and for refreshing them. I enjoyed every trip and everybody on the trips: DDR, Baja on RX3s, three times, and San Felipe on the TT.
I understand that Highway 5 is now paved to Hwy 1; that’s on my bucket list as soon as travel restrictions are lifted. Probably some beach camping too.
“Dan the Man”
Good times, Dan. I’m eager to enjoy them again.