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HOW
MUCH DOES IT COST?
Prices start at $225 per day, taxes included (optional insurance
not included).
WHAT DOES THE OPTIONAL
INSURANCE COVER?
For $25, the optional insurance covers damage to our equipment.
Without insurance the rider is liable for up to $1000 damage on
all equipment that we provide. The deductible is reduced to $200
on select "high-end" equipment and $100 for all other
equipment.
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?
Call or e-mail us with the following information: Your preferred
day(s) to ride, which tour you require (Dirtbike, ATV, Dual Sport
or Trials) and the number of people in your party. Please have a
Visa or MasterCard on hand to provide a deposit of 50% of the total
cost. For more information visit our Book
Your Ride page.
IS THE DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?
Cancellations 14 days before your start date are subject to a $80
non-refundable fee per rider.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN TOURS ON DIRTBIKES, ATVS, DUAL SPORT BIKES AND TRIALS?
Dirtbikes and ATVs are limited to just riding trails in the forest.
ATVs generally ride on wider trails, although Dirtbikes use wide
trails as well. Dual Sport riders have the ability to access public
roads and can travel longer distances. Trials bike riding is very
specialized since the motorcycle is designed for slow speeds and
very technical riding.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AT TRAIL TOURS LIKE?
At 9:00 a.m. when you arrive, you will be asked to sign waivers
and attend a riders’ meeting. After getting dressed in proper
motorcycle gear, all riders will be divided into groups based on
ability and experience. If you don't know how to ride, we will give
you a riding lesson in the morning and then take you on a tour in
the afternoon. If you already know how to ride, you will spend all
day on the trails. Advanced instruction is also available upon request.
Breaks are scheduled throughout the day as well as a large group
lunch. All riding ends at 3:00 p.m. At this time you are asked to
return all equipment and lucky for you, we do the laundry.
WHAT DOES THE LUNCH
CONSIST OF?
Lunch is a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables,and submarine sandwiches.
Your sub is custom made just the way you like it. There are delicious
home made cookies and deserts also available. Eat all you like and
enjoy some time bench racing (telling tales about how good a rider
you are) with your friends. We are vegetarian friendly. Food allergies
should be noted when booking a date.
WHAT ARE THE TRAILS
LIKE?
With a special permit, we ride 11000 acres of beautiful conservation
area that is the Ganaraska forest. Depending on your ability, you
may encounter a variety of terrain. Everything from sand, gravel,
rocks, loam, hills, valleys, fields, forests and more. The trails
range in size from being 12 feet wide to 1 foot wide “single-track”
(only enough room for a “single” vehicle). Dual Sport
rides have even more variation because they also traverse roads.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We are located one hour east of Toronto, just 20 minutes south of
Peterborough. Once we receive your reservation deposit, we will
provide detailed directions to our facilities.
WHEN ARE YOU OPEN?
We are open for business between May 1 and October 31. Check our
Calendar for available
dates.
DO I NEED A MOTORCYCLE
LICENSE?
No, unless you are going to take part in a Dual Sport tour.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO RIDE AT TRAIL TOURS?
We ask that participants be at least 10 years old.
WHAT MODELS OF BIKE
AND ATVS DO YOU HAVE?
Every year our manufacturers provide us with NEW motorcycles and
ATVs so our fleet is always changing. If you'd like to see what
we currently offer visit our machines page.
WHICH BIKE/ATV
SHOULD I RIDE?
We will help select the appropriate bike/ATV for you according to
your experience, your goals and the terrain you will be riding on.
CAN WE CHOOSE WHICH BIKE/ATV WE RIDE?
Yes, if we feel your skills and ability match the machine.
CAN I BRING MY OWN
BIKE/ATV?
Yes, but it must be insured, plated, in good working order and quiet
(under 94 decibels).
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
We run rain or shine. Some of our customers’ most memorable
rides happened in the rain.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
We suggest that you bring along heavy socks, snug undergarments
like bicycle shorts, a change of clothes and a camera.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDES AND INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATIONS?
Our Staff come from a variety of backgrounds but share a common
passion for off road riding. Some teach street riding at Community
Colleges and many others compete in off-road events such as motocross,
hare scrambles and enduros. As anyone venturing out in the woods
should be, they are also trained in First aid.
DO YOU PROVIDE ANY
SPECIALIZED TRAINING?
Yes, upon request we are certified to teach the ATV Canadian Safety
Council course.
DO YOU HOST CORPORATE
EVENTS?
Yes, some of our past corporate customers include Tim Horton’s,
Ford Motor Company, Labatts, Dole, Bridgestone Racing Academy and
many others.
WHAT ACCOMMODATIONS ARE CLOSE BY?
Howard Johnson Bowmanville 905-623-3373
Best Western Oshawa 905-723-5271
Comfort Inn Port Hope 905-885-7000
Hillcrest B and B Mosport 905-404-3971
Willow Pond B and B 1-866-261-7494 (www.willowpondbedandbreakfast.ca)
Our Valley View B and B 905-263-8889
Country Living B and B 905-983-5926
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