Motorcycle Tours, Terms and Conditions:
- Riders will be required to carry a valid U.S. or similar International driver's license with a valid motorcycle license endorsement.
- Riders must demonstrate solid riding ability on mixed off-road terrain.
- Riders must be at least 18 years of age.
- Helmets are required by law and must be worn by all riders.
- Protective adventure riding gear is required: helmet, boots, gloves, pants, jacket, and eye protection.
- Prior to booking a tour or training class, riders must review the SNA rating system page.
Booking Requirements:
Tours:
You will be responsible for your own motorcycle, food, gas, & lodging costs, as well as any incidentals along the way.
Payments for the tour can be made in U.S. dollars by VISA / MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. If completing the registration online, please remember to print and complete the waiver and bring it with you to the event. Tours require payment in full with registration.
Cancellation Policy:
SNA requires a deposit of 40% of the event fee at the time
of registration with a (credit card/debit card).
Payment for SNA tours and ADV training classes can be paid
in full at the time of registration with (credit card/debit card) or choose to
pay the deposit with (credit card/debit card) and pay the remainder of the fee
with (Venmo, Zelle, or Cash) on the morning of the event.
California Tours: If you cancel an SNA California tour or training class, and you provide
a cancellation notice at least 30 days before the event, you can apply your
deposit, including the balance of your payment, toward a future SNA tour or
training class of equal value or greater value. If you cancel less
than 30 days before the event, you forfeit your deposit, but you may apply the
balance of your payment toward a future SNA tour or training class of equal
value or greater value.
Out-of-State Tours: (not in California) If you cancel an SNA Out-of-State tour, and you provide a cancellation notice at least 90 days before the event, you can apply your deposit, including the balance of your payment, toward a future SNA multi-day tour. If you cancel less than 90 days before the event, you forfeit your deposit, but you may apply the balance of your payment toward a future SNA multi-day tour.
Cancellation credits must be used during the
calendar year.
Cancellation Due to Rain or Natural Disaster:
Rain is part of the
"Adventurer's," and we ride and train accordingly. There are times
when you ride or train in the rain, and there are times when you don't. If the
weather forecast during a tour or training class indicates showers or light
rain, The Tour or Training Class goes on!
We rarely postpone a tour or training class, but we reserve the
right to do so when necessary due to dangerous weather, natural disasters,
or other reasons beyond our control. In the event of weather-related or natural disasters that require us to
postpone a tour or training class, we will provide 48 hours' notice.
If we postpone a tour or training class, you will receive a “raincheck”
which entitles
you to apply your payment towards the rescheduled tour or training class. SNA
is not responsible for any travel expenses incurred. It is our policy not to
issue refunds.
SNA reserves the right to alter a route due to weather or
unsafe riding conditions to ensure a great experience.
Travel Insurance:
Sierra
Nevada Adventures. com does not provide health insurance. Riders must agree to take full responsibility for medical insurance, doctor,
ambulance, life-flight, hospital, and medical expenses or tow service expenses, and any loss or injury to oneself and/or personal property due to participation in
any Sierra Nevada Adventures.com event.
Storing unneeded luggage or gear:
If you are coming into the region with more gear than you can carry on your bike, or possibly are on an extended vacation, it's commonplace to locate a place to store this extra gear. If you are renting a motorcycle, typically the rental facility will be more than happy to store your luggage or spare gear. This is also commonplace with area hotels. Arrive a day early at your local lodging facility and request that they store your extra gear. They'll be happy to comply.
Meals:
Meals are not included in the tour cost, so please bring some extra money to be able to partake in the restaurants the group will frequent. What is commonplace on the rides is that the participants all split the ticket, or simply get separate tickets.
Lodging:
Overnight Tours: Riders are responsible for booking their lodging reservations. The cost of lodging is not included.
SNA provides a list of lodging recommendations for riders to choose from, which are located under event details within the ride article.
SNA lodging recommendations are typically Best Western or Holiday Inn-type motels, and lodging is typically within walking distance to our dinner destination. Costs typically range from $75-$150 per night, depending on the region of California we are in.
Arriving early:
If you are arriving the day before the tour, refer to the tour description for a recommended lodging facility near the meeting point for the tour. If you are travelling some distance to reach the meeting point, arriving the night prior will ensure you're fresh and ready to ride.
Gear:
When riding in California, we highly recommend that you dress in layers to adjust to changes in the weather. In addition, Sierra Nevada Adventures Tours strongly recommends you wear motorcycle-specific protective gear while riding a motorcycle. Temperatures during California summers are warm, although the variety of terrain covered in our tours will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
Tour Safety:
Helmets are required by law in California and Nevada. Tour participants are responsible for any traffic violations they might incur during the tour. Alcohol or drug use during the course of the tour is not permitted under any circumstances or while riding the motorcycle. Over-consumption of alcohol during our evening stop-overs is also discouraged, though we want everyone to have a good time!
California Weather:
The weather in California is often rather predictable during the summer months, namely six months straight of sunshine. Our tour dates are chosen to take advantage of our beautiful summer days, but despite our best efforts, we cannot control the weather, so please come prepared for the possibility of spring/ fall rain showers or summer heat, as we will be covering a wide range of climates from high mountain elevations to coastal areas. Sierra Nevada Adventures Tours reserves the right to make modifications to the tour at any time for any reason.
Bringing your own bike:
The majority of riders on Sierra Nevada Adventures Tours ride their own motorcycles. Sierra Nevada Adventures Tours is by no means a brand-specific company. We welcome all makes of motorcycles and tour participants from all walks of life. We only ask that you bring your own motorcycle to ensure you have a new or nearly new set of tires and have your motorcycle in excellent running condition. Please ensure your motorcycle is ready to ride. Also, consider obtaining some type of roadside service for your motorcycle prior to arriving for your tour. You also might find it convenient to trailer your motorcycle to our starting point. If you need a place to store your vehicle and trailer, we recommend making arrangements with your hotel to leave your truck/trailer.
Renting a motorcycle:
Sierra Nevada Adventures Tours does not rent motorcycles. However, we recommend contacting Sacramento Motorcycle Rental. Make sure to mention Sierra Nevada Adventures to receive a discount for renting your adventure bike from Sacramento Motorcycle Rental.
Non-U.S. Residents:
You must have your passport with you at all times when renting or touring with us if you are not a permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
Flight Arrangements:
Sierra Nevada Adventures Motorcycle Tours does not, and cannot, make flight arrangements, nor is the cost of your flight or travel cost to the starting point included in the tour price.
