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7 Day Expedition: Appalachia

Our 7-Day Expedition gives you five full days riding some of the best roads in Appalachia, winding through West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky. 

Dates: August 10-16, 2025

Leaving from Fort Erie on August 10th, we'll spend our days travelling down roads like these:

 

 

Windy Roads, West Virginia
Twisty Roads

If this looks like your idea of a good time, then you will want to come on this trip! Leaving from Fort Erie early Sunday morning, we'll be heading down to Wheeling WV. Day 2 is when the fun really begins. Over the next five days, we'll be travelling 450-550 km/day on roads you have to ride to believe, including the "Back of the Dragon" and Hayters Gap. A full day in Kentucky will give you a taste of what the Bluegrass State has to offer. This trip will be run at a spirited pace; you must have complete confidence in your bike and your ability. If you decide to come, you're guaranteed a memorable trip which will have you itching to get back there. Be warned though: after seven days of riding these roads you may not want to get on your bike for a couple of weeks because, what's the point?

This will be a small, fast group of 6 riders. 

 

Please note the following requirements:

  • You must be riding a 650cc+ multi-cylinder road or adventure touring motorcycle.

  • You must be a Canada Rides Alumni member

  • You must have a full M license (no M1 or M2).

  • You must have a Canadian passport, or a valid visa to enter the US.

  • You must have experience in long-distance sport-paced touring and be comfortable with 500-600 km days.

If you have never ridden West Virginia, this is the ideal opportunity to try it with an experienced guide!

All overnights will be in motels or at private locations, no camping. 

The price of the 7-day expedition is $450/Rider. 

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What is included:

  • Organize all routes from beginning to end, so you can just show up and ride! 

  • Provide tips and hints ahead of time on things to pack, helping you prepare for your adventure. For Road Tours, GPX route files are provided prior to the trip so you can load them in your GPS.

  • Recommend all accommodations and evening meals

  • Ensure our routes have sufficient rest stops for gas and food with alternate routing if necessary.

  • Guides carry tools to do trail-side repairs for most common problems (punctured tires, basic fixes). For Road Tours, CAA Plus is recommended

  • A guide for the entire journey ensures the group stays together.

What's not included:

  • There will not be a chase/support vehicle on this trip.

  • Meals and refreshments 

  • Cost of accommodations

  • Cost of fuel

  • Transportation to the start and endpoint (GTA West)

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Upcoming Events

  • Seven-Day Appalachia Expedition
    Seven-Day Appalachia Expedition
    Sun, Aug 10
    Aug 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m. EDT – Aug 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT
    Fort Erie, ON, Canada
    Our 7-Day Expedition gives you five full days riding some of the best roads in Appalachia, winding through West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky.
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