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The Nevada Commission on Tourism, the Little A'le' Inn and the community of Rachel, Nevada invite you to participate in "The 'X' Rides" in celebration of the 11th anniversary of the dedication of Nevada's "Extraterrestrial Highway"-- Highway 375. The ET Highway runs north/south, north of the infamous "AREA 51," Nellis AFB Bombing & Gunnery Range and Tonopah Test Range, where sightings of UFO's have been reported. Whether you believe these sightings to be UFO's or secret government test aircraft, "The 'X' Rides" offers a fun and memorable weekend of bicycle riding in Nevada's wide-open spaces and skies. "The 'X' Rides" features two separate rides... A fun road bike "night ride" on the ET Highway and an adventurous off-road mountain bike ride to the AREA 51 security perimeter. Whether you ride a road bike or a mountain bike, “The ‘X‘ Rides” has a fun ride for you... of course all other types of bikes, tandems, HPV's, hover craft, saucers and cigar shaped flying objects are also welcome. Our host community of Rachel, Nevada, is located on the ET Highway approximately 190 miles northwest of Las Vegas via Hwy 93 to Hwy 375; or 110 miles southeast of Tonopah, via Hwy 6 to Hwy 375. Our ride headquarters is the Little A'Le' Inn Saturday - May 3: This is your opportunity to ride to the famous Mail Box denoting the roadway leading to AREA 51. This 40 mile round trip road bike tour departs Rachel at 6:30pm and offers a 700 foot climb over Coyote Summit (5,591') and a gradual 1,100 foot descent. The eerie silhouette of Joshua trees will stir your imagination as the sunsets. A fully stocked rest stop with food and beverage awaits you at the Mail Box along with Area 51 Handbook author, Chuck Clark, to answer your questions regarding this mysterious secret government facility. Night-riders will return to Rachel with headlights and rear reflectors, required. A pre-ride dinner buffet is included. ALIEN FEST In the spirit of having fun, this year’s event will feature a fun Pre-Ride Alien Fest… with an Alien Costume Contest, Light Up your Bike Contest & Special Prize for the Bicycle that most resembles a UFO. Activities will commence during the pre-ride dinner buffet in the Little A’Le Inn.
Sunday - May 4: Does AREA 51 exist? Here's your chance to find out with this off road mountain bike ride. Pre-registered riders will enjoy a great breakfast buffet before racking-up Mountain Bikes and car-pooling to the Mail Box at 8:15am for a 9am ride start time. The Route... Mail Box Road to Groom Lake Road to the Security Perimeter "Outer Limits" of AREA 51. Will the Blackhawk Helicopters hover over us... Will the Security Vehicles greet us? This 27 mile round-trip fun ride features full support on the course with food & beverage as well as an after ride lunch and celebration back at the Little A'Le' Inn. Support Limited technical support and SAG will be provided for both rides and it is recommended to carry a spare tube, tire patch kit, frame pump as well as two water bottles. A great selection of fresh fruit, carbo's, energy food & drink are provided.
Pre-registered rider check-in opens at 1pm, Saturday, May 3 at the Little A'Le'Inn in Rachel, Nevada. Registration for the "Twilight Zone" night ride will close at 6pm. Registration and check-in for the "Outer Limits" ride will reopen Sunday, May 4, at 7am till 8am at the Little A'Le'Inn, then at the Mail Box, from 8:30am till 9am. A commemorative "X" Rides participant number, AREA 51 Badge, Water Bottle and T-Shirt is included. Make sure to order your size. . |
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Limited rooms and RV hook ups are available in Rachel at the Little A'Le'Inn, call 775/729-2515. Additional RV hook ups are available at The Quik Pik Gas & Mini Market, call 775/729-2529. Camping will be allowed in designated areas and showers will be available for participants. Open campfires will not be permitted and all trash must be removed. If you are traveling from Southern California or Las Vegas, limited lodging is available in Alamo on Hwy 93, about 50 miles from Rachel. Contact the Alamo Meadow Lane Motel at 1-888-740-8009; or the Alamo Auto Motel at 775/725-3538. If you are traveling form Northern California or Northern Nevada, there are many lodging options in Tonopah, Nevada on Hwy 95. Tonopah is 235 miles south of Reno (4 Hours) and 110 miles from Rachel (2 hours). |
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