ADV Tour to Sequoia & Yosemite July 2026
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Event Details
This tour has passed. For DROC’s ADV tour through Sequoia and Yosemite, the route, what to bring and when we go next, see our tour notes.
If you are passionate about traveling long distance on a motorcycle and you enjoy the company of your DROC family, this is your chance to be part of an adventurous multi-day ride and bring home memories that will last a lifetime!
July 23-26, 2026 – 4 days
We will ride through Sequoia National Forest, State Route 120, Route 395, Yosemite, Sonora Junction, and visit El Capitan just to name a few of these iconic places.
Cost
The Yosemite ADV Tour is a premium club event, and the attendance fee is DROC’s way of keeping experiences like this on the calendar. Attendance includes an exclusive commemorative apparel item designed just for this event.
- Riders: $100
- Pillion riders: $50
A payment link will be provided upon confirmation.
Please note that hotel, meals, gas, park pass, and any other personal travel expenses are each rider’s own responsibility, just as they would be on any personal trip.
Spots are limited.
The Sequoia/Yosemite trip is a 4 days full immersion riding experience for intermediate/ advanced riders only, among the most beautiful sceneries and jaw-dropping places in California, designed by our Staff for touring/adventure bikes only, to finally cater to those that have seen or have always aspired to see the world on a beautiful motorcycle while riding in a group.
Route preview – more details will be shared with confirmed riders.
Tour Plan
- Day 1 : Newport Beach to Oakhurst (420 miles). Peek into Sequoia park.
- Day 2 : Oakhurst to Mammoth Lake via 120 and back to Oakhurst (<300 miles). Yosemite
- Day 3 : Oakhurst to Sonora Junction and back to Oakhurst (<300 miles)
- Day 4 : Oakhurst to Newport Beach (420 miles)
Get ready for the ride
- Proper Riding Jacket
- Proper Riding Pants
- Proper Riding Gloves
- Proper Riding Boots
- Leathers or ADV touring options are required
- Clear visor for night driving
Lodging
We will provide a list of preselected options hotels in the beautiful city of Oakhurst, CA, which will be used as the main hub of the tour. You will have to book and pay for it on your own.
Ground Rules
We would like to remind everyone, that each rider SHOULD and MUST ride within their limits. If the group goes at a speed you don’t feel comfortable with, you should not attempt to keep up.
You are encouraged to go at your own pace and the sweeper will be with you always. The group will always stop at important points for everyone to regroup.
Please, don’t feel ever like you are holding the group. We ride to enjoy our motorcycles, among friends and we want you to be safe.
- Safety meeting mandatory before the ride
- Adhere to indications given during the safety meeting
- No passing on the right side of the road
- Ride your own Ride; don’t push beyond your comfort zone
Tips to ride in a group
Please take some time to watch these videos: they provide tips on how to ride in a group.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQAPTHLg3Go
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwA-wMXPE9c
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAtMCkCzmOE
We will continue to work on enjoying our rides courteously and safely.
Know your hand signals
Download a printable version on the DROC website at https://drocdesmo.com/event-directory/rides/
A general safety meeting will be held prior to the departure of rides and all riders must be present to attend.
Please have an ‘in case of emergency ’ (“ICE”) contact number programmed in your phone (instructions for iPhone at https://support.apple.com/en-us/104992 and Android at https://support.google.com/android/answer/9319337) and/or placed on your bike.
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