THE 5TH ANNUAL DIRT ORCAS SUMMER CLASSIC
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
In conjunction with BMW Motorcycles of Iowa City, Jefferson County Ciderworks, Giant Loop Moto and TheWarmingStore.com I am pleased to announce the 5TH Annual Dirt Orcas Summer Classic.
The event will take place Saturday September 11th, 2021. If you aren’t familiar with the event, it’s a wonderful off-road motorcycle ride on mostly B-Roads and gravel from Iowa City to Jefferson County, Iowa that ends with a showing of the latest Backcountry Discovery Route documentary feature on an outdoor movie screen.
There will be water crossings and ample dirt under our tires, but this track will be doable for all adventure bikes with at least 50/50 tread. It’s not epic, but sometimes one day is just right.
We will also make available the alternative “road ride” that makes it a lot less difficult if we have poor conditions (Hello 2019!). I wanted to make sure people who have done this event in the past had a new experience and got to see some of the “better parts” of the track towards the end of the ride that they may not have seen in the past. Of course the entire off-road route will be available for those of us who want to ride it.
*Preregistration is required. Event will be capped at 50 riders.
Email dirtorcas@gmail.com to secure your spot.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
11am – The event will begin at Sun and Fun Motorsports in Iowa City. They will provide us with lunch while we check out new models from BMW, Triumph, and others. I will also offer up some off-road tips and advice for those interested in how to navigate difficult situations on the trail. Later in the day we will have some friendly competitions for prizes.
1:30pm – We will break into groups and start the ride south towards Fairfield. There will be 3 assigned group leaders who have the GPS tracks for the ride.
6pm – We will arrive at the campground just off the route. Dinner will be served. Beer and Jefferson County Ciderworks fantastic hard cider will be available for purchase.
7pm – Raffle drawing will commence and great prizes from our sponsors will be distributed to winners.
8pm – Once the sun sets, We will watch the latest Backcountry Discovery Route Movie, on the outdoor movie screen.
Tent camping is included with admission, but if you prefer to stay at a hotel there are several within a few miles of the campground.
TICKETS:
*Preregistration is required. Event will be capped at 50 riders. Email dirtorcas@gmail.com to secure your spot.
$50 event ticket includes Dirt Orcas event stickers, tent camping, and one free drink ticket from Jefferson County Ciderworks, Lunch at Sun and Fun Motorsports, raffle entry ticket, BBQ dinner, and one Backcountry Discovery Routes Movie premier ticket.
Dammit Paul! My daughters wedding reception is Sept. 10. I am not going to be able to make it. I really wanted to hit your ride this year.
Hope all is well. Note my email change.
Take care,
Jim