The Big Loop of the Big Bend

Days 1 - 2
The adventure starts Sunday evening in historic Ft. Davis with our welcoming banquet at the historic Limpia Hotel. • The following morning we’ll head for the border, riding through Marfa and Shafter en route to Presidio, one of the oldest continually inhabited communities in North America.

Days 3 - 4
Today we ride “El Camino de Real,” the River Road, from Presidio to the resort community of Lajitas, nestled on the Rio Grande. A striking blend of mountains, canyons, and river valley, National Geographic once called this stretch of highway “the prettiest drive in all America.” Plus you’ll get the view from what folks just call “the Big Hill.” • We’ll stay two nights in Lajitas, so hit the recline button and relax. Choose from a number of options – a river trip, horseback riding, a side trip to Mexico, even a round of golf in the desert!

Days 5 - 6
Our route now turns northward as we pedal through the famous ghost town of Terlingua and on into the realm of Big Bend National Park. We’ll choose from routes through the Christmas or Chisos Mountains and be rewarded with a two-night stay at a popular guest lodge. • We’ve slated another day to explore the many fascinating trails in the national park, sample short rides in the area, or just kick back and enjoy the view from The Window in the Chisos Basin.

Days 7 - 8
Saturday we’ll continue northward out of the park through Persimmon Gap, and on to Marathon. There you’ll luxuriate in the sumptuous ambiance of the legendary Gage Hotel, and prepare for our final banquet together. • Sunday morning you can pedal or shuttle back to Ft. Davis.
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