11th Annual Giant Loop Ride, June 3-5, 2022

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Join us for the 11th Annual Giant Loop Ride, an adventure motorcycle rally weekend in the high desert of Eastern Oregon, based out of beautiful Crane Hot Springs.

All street legal bike types and riders of all skills levels are welcome – sport, dual sport, scramblers, adventure touring – and you can ride your own route or choose from a variety of routes and form your own groups to suit most any bike and rider skill level. Epic road riding awaits any who enjoy backcounty pavement! Scroll down for more details.

Please pay in full when you register as a RIDER or NON-Rider. Or, reserve your spot with a refundable deposit.

CANCELLATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2022 – NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE. Full payment is due April 30, 2022. Please notify us ASAP if you cannot join us, so we can free up the spot. Check the email you use here for confirmation and important details.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED FOR RIDERS?

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* GPS tracks with many different riding options to suit a variety of bike types and rider skill levels.
* On-site medical support by Adventure Medics.
* Two nights of hot springs camping (dry camping included, for RV hookups, cabins, suites or other accommodations, contact Crane Hot Springs at (541) 493-2312.
* Two dinners, two breakfasts.
* Microbrew beer and other adult beverages, plus coffee, water and soft drinks and snacks.
* GL Ride t-shirt.
* GL Ride Zigzag Handlebar Bag.
* Tailgate Industries face mask.
* Prizes, games, giveaways.
* 19+ vendors (more still confirming).
* Multimedia presentations.
* Demo rides provided by major manufacturer (possibly three different brands – check email for updates!)

WHAT’S INCLUDED FOR NON-RIDERS?

We offer the NON-RIDER option to accommodate couples/spouses/partners who want to come, but one of them is NOT a motorcycle rider and will NOT be participating in any of the riding, riding related activities (demo rides, contests, etc.) and will NOT require onsite medical support to extract them from a riding zone. NON-RIDERS receive food, beverage, camping, hot springs access, swag, etc.

Hope you can join us!

2022 SCHEDULE

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3

• NOON ’til DINNER Riders arrive, sign in and receive swag bag, set up camp, etc. No-hookups camping is included for Friday and Saturday night – other accommodations and additional nights must be arranged with Crystal Crane Hot Springs: 541-493-2312.

• DEMO RIDE THE H-D PAN AMERICA! Sign up at the H-D truck, and take the Pan America for a gravel and pavement spin around the valley.

• Vendors are joining us, representing some of the finest brands and companies in powersports. Bring a little extra cash and get the chance to preview and demo gear.

• Route maps and GPS tracks will be SENT IN EMAIL PRIOR TO RIDE! Please download and review before leaving for Crystal Crane. Riders should form a group of three or more, and decide on routes on Friday.

• Prep bikes and riders for Saturday – best to have a FULL tank of gas ready for ride out Saturday morning.

• 4:00 – 5:00 Ask The GPS Guru with world traveler Laura Seaver.

• 5:00 Packaged beverages (beer, wine, cider, water, soft drinks) and snacks served.

• 6:00 Mandatory riders meeting.

• 6:30 Ranch Style Pulled Pork Dinner – brought to you in part by Moto Camp Nerd

• 8:00 Media presentations on outdoor screen: TBA

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

• 6:00 Coffee will be on

• 7:00 Hearty Breakfast

• 8:00 – 9:30 Ask The GPS Guru with world traveler Laura Seaver. If you are solo, meet here to find a group to ride with if you haven’t already found buddies.

• 9:00 Ride! This BIG country, so you’ll want all of the daylight available – everyone is on their own for lunch.

• 5:00 Return to camp for snacks and beverages

• 5:30 Riding skills games and contest

• 6:30 Francis Estep’s Smokin’ Pit BBQ Signature Smoked Prime Rib Dinner!

• 8:00 Prizes and awards

• 8:30 Media presentations on outdoor screen: TBA

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

• 6:00 Coffee

• 7:00 Hearty Breakfast

• 9:00 Break camp

• Ride home – or off to another adventure!

• See you next year!

DETAILS

Important information about the 11th Annual Giant Loop Ride:

  • We respectfully request full cooperation from all riders and guest with respect to social distancing, mask wearing and other COVID-19 precautions and guidelines (TBD). If this is problem for you, please do not sign up.
  • All riders are expected to be self-sufficient and equipped with all tools and supplies needed to be safe and comfortable.
  • This is not a paid guided trip. Riders are free to choose any route they wish to ride, and riders are responsible for all required permits, licenses, etc.
  • Route suggestions and GPS tracks are provided free of charge for your convenience.
  • This is some of the most rugged and remote country in the lower 48 states. We recommend using a SPOT, inReach or similar device for self-rescue. Cell phone coverage is unreliable in rural Oregon. There are no support vehicles, and many available routes are far from medical and mechanical help. Consider signing up for and emergency service provider, such as Air Link or Life Flight.
  • Unpaid volunteers will be available to facilitate forming groups of riders with similar skills, bike types and interests, but riders are responsible for themselves, are free to choose any route they wish to ride and are free to ride with any other riders – or by themselves as individuals.

Confirmed Vendors

Pacific Powersports
Pro Caliber Bend
Ride My Road
Rok Straps
Royal Enfield
Trail Tech
Veterans Back 40 Adventures

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