🌲 Dual Sport Events

What is a Dual Sport?

A dual sport ride is an adventure event that combines paved roads with off-road trails. Using street-legal motorcycles, riders explore scenic routes through forests, mountains, and countryside. It’s not a race—it’s about the journey and the experience.

How It Works

• Route Sheet: Riders follow a detailed route sheet with turn-by-turn directions
• Mixed Terrain: Routes include paved roads, gravel roads, and off-road trails
• Self-Paced: Ride at your own pace; it’s not a competition
• Checkpoints: Some rides have checkpoints for rest stops and camaraderie

What You Need

• Street-Legal Motorcycle: Must be registered and insured for road use
• Valid motorcycle license
• AMA membership
• ECEA membership (registration varies by hosting club - check individual event pages)
• Full tank of gas (routes can be remote)
• Appropriate riding gear
• Route sheet holder or GPS

Popular Dual Sports

ECEA dual sport rides explore some of the most scenic areas on the East Coast, including:

• Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest
• West Virginia’s mountain trails
• Virginia’s Blue Ridge areas

Why Dual Sport?

Dual sport riding offers:

• Access to remote, scenic areas
• A relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere
• Great way to explore with friends
• Adventure without the intensity of racing

These events often sell out quickly, so register early!