Ride the Bad Rock 2026 in 2026.
All makes of "vintage"* - twin shock, air cooled, drum brake - bikes welcome!
This is your chance to ride through some of the back country and actual trails used during the original Bad Rock ISDT qualifiers of the 1970's. This is where Hodaka motorcycles were designed and developed.
The event takes off from the intersection of Broad and High Street in the historic town of Weston, Oregon, approximately four miles east of Athena.
It's about a 50-mile course, designed to be a ride for someone with basic trail riding skills. There are a few optional loops for more experienced riders and some "bypass" loops for those who want a less "technical" ride. The club will provide a trailer pickup at several points along the route to transport bikes with mechanical problems or bikes of riders who, for whatever reason, just don't wish to finish the course.
The course does include several sections where the route uses county roads. Special arrangements have been made with the local authorities to allow trail bikes to use these sections during the event. Other than county roads, all the off-road sections are on private property and will not require an ORV permit. However, you must obey all traffic laws while on the roads and all bikes must be equipped with a working silencer and spark arrestor. You can check if you have an approved spark arrestor here.
This event is an AMA sanctioned recreational event. You do not need to be an AMA member to participate. However, without the help of the AMA, we could not afford to put on events like this, and we encourage you to consider joining. If you click here to join, the Hodaka Club will get a rebate from the AMA.
You need to pre-register. This ride is limited to 140 entries and will be open to all makes of vintage (twin shock, drum brake, air cooled) bikes. Sorry, due to insurance restrictions, no passengers allowed.
Fee is $30 for Hodaka Club members and $35 for non-members and must be paid via PayPal at time of registration or we must receive payment via check within two weeks of signup, if you request an invoice.
For $25 you can add a commemorative Bad Rock 2026 ball cap! (Note sample at left is from 2025.)
And once again, as a fundraiser, the Weston McEwen volleyball team will be offering box lunches to be distributed at the event for only $15. The lunch includes a wrap (two choices), chips, fruit and dessert. You need to pre-pay as part of your registration.
*Kids may ride "modern" bikes providing they are 14 years or younger, riding bikes 100cc or smaller, and accompanied by an adult on a qualifying vintage bike. The ride coordinator may make additional exceptions to the "vintage" rule for ISDT/ISDE veterans and legends or medical reasons.
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