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I had the pleasure of running the NEBDR with Emmaus Moto Tours this summer and it was the highlight of my year! I've been reluctant to tackle the route on my own and this was the perfect solution to my trepidation. John and Jim were supportive every step of the way from the booking and pre-tour zoom call, to the final meal at the end of the route. I am a shorter (female) rider on an Africa Twin with a decent amount of off-road experience, but knowing that this crew would be there if I got stuck or in over my head was such a comfort and allowed me to relax and just ride my own ride and enjoy the incredible views the NEBDR has to offer. John did a great job working with local proprietors in each town for overnight accommodations that were super interesting, quaint, clean, comfortable and convenient from the route. No chain restaurants nor hotels was a huge plus in my book.
I made new friends and look forward to booking another tour with these guys in the future!
Thanks BJ. It was so much fun having you along. It would not been nearly as great a ride without you. Loved the way you tackled the expert sections with confidence.
I would like to say Emmaus Moto Tours Hit it out of the park!! John and Jim are a great couple of guys that I will forever call good friends. These two made this tip one that will forever be at the top of my favorite trips of all time. It was so nice to just get up and ride all day and not have to be that guy that has to navigate each turn all day long. It was Truly a relaxing trip for me.
Thank you, guys
! Todd
Thanks Todd, Neal and Justin. It was an awesome trip for Jim and I as well. Made possible by all five of you in the group.
The NEBDR is complex route with hundred plus turns. Realizing this led me to researched various tour groups. I could not have been more satisfied with my choice. John and Jim introduced themselves on arrival and made us all feel welcome and excited to ride with them. They outlined each day and the sites and sections we would be riding. They were keen to size up rider's abilities and make suggestions on certain sections of the route requiring skill. Fuel and restaurants stops were perfect breaks in the day they have time tested. Accommodations nightly were excellent. Granted the NEBDR was scenic riding adventure, but it is the people I will remember the most. Thank you all very much, look forward to seeing you down the road. Neal
I've been on 2 tours now with Emmaus (MABDR and NEBDR) and I couldnt say enough about how great it is! John and Jim have the tours dialed in for all riding skill levels and provide a perfect opportunity to improve your riding and also enjoy the adventure in every way possible.
If you are thinking about touring with Emmaus, you should definitely do it. You will not be disapponted.
After years of riding single tracks on smaller machines, this adventure was the perfect opportunity to test my skills on a large adventure bike, the BMW GSA1250, off-road and to learn some new skills including navigation and choosing appropriate equipment.
The key to every successful road trip is the people you share the experience with. John, Jim, and Mark were incredible, combining their experience, guidance, and friendly support. Even when my battery failed during the ride, they resourcefully started up the machine and got me to a nearby dealership to change the battery, rejoining the group within 40 minutes!
The trip was well planned, with great roads, stunning views, beautiful weather, and fantastic company. The only thing I would change would be to use more aggressive tires than the Dunlop Trailmax Mission.
I’m looking forward to riding with the team again soon.
Thanks Eric, Leon and Mike. It was a challenging trip but everyone came together as a team. Noting more you can ask. Enjoyed riding with you all and looking forward to doing it again.
Adventure of a lifetime. My buddies and I just did the PA BDR X with John, Jim and Marc. What great trip. John was an incredible guide who meticulously planned the whole trip and every problem or issue that came up was easily solved by Emmaus. My buddies and I are still talking about the trip. I highly recommend Emmaus, especially if you don’t have experience doing BDR’s.
I had the best time on two wheels I have ever had in my 55 years! John had a great program for the group that accommodated each rider’s various level of ability. I don’t want to speak for all the participants, but I think every individual in our group felt that their skill set was taken up a couple notches after spending 4 days with John and his team (Jim and Mark).
John, Jim and Mark all made me feel welcome and relaxed right from the start. I had not ridden off-road in a very long time, but each day I was able to continue to build on the experience from day prior, as the easiest riding was on the first two days and most of the optional “expert” tracks came later.
The accommodations meet all expectations and everyone in the group got along very well. I don’t have any feedback in the way of recommendations other than don’t change much of anything as it was the perfect adventure tour for me. I hope to ride with John and his team again soon. Five Stars!
Returned for another John Ciribassi Special, as promised after last year's Endless Mountains ride. This ride is aptly named - the fall landscape and views are stunning. John did a great job to accommodate the riders' needs and abilities. And - John "flexed" the ride itinerary, to get the maximum riding in before a Saturday wash-out. We started one day sooner to get two great days of riding in beautiful weather. Lovely!!
Thanks Diane. Glad we got some decent riding in before the heavens opened. Hope we get to ride again in 2024.
This was such a great ride. Pennsylvania has such beautiful scenery, and much of it is only found on remote, unpaved roads. John seems to know them all, and on this ride we saw so much beauty that we could have spent the whole time taking pictures...but then there's the riding! John knows routes both easy and challenging, and will tailor the ride to the capabilities of his guests. It's also great coming back to one really nice motel every night, with a bar in the lobby and a great, inexpensive restaurant right across the parking lot. I hope I can do this again next year. Thank you, John!
Thanks Stephanie. Will be great to have you back next year. It was a pleasure. Have a great "off season".
This was my first tour with John. Unfortunately I overestimated my ability to ride off-road. My 55 years of riding did not include much off-road riding but the Trans Wisconsin Adv Trail was something I wanted to try. John was very patient and kept his speed down to match mine but quite honestly I was scared to death. After the first day we switched to pavement only and I had a great time. Wisconsin has some amazing roads and a lot to see while riding those roads. As soon as John starts to offer pavement-only tours I'll be sure to sign up. Thanks, John.
Thanks Randy. It was actually nice to get to explore some of Wisconsin's great back roads. Thanks for the opportunity. I'll have to think about that paved road only tour option. 🙂
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