Rides
2026 Micro-Adventures & Guided Rides
In previous years, The Unbound Nomad focused on a fixed annual ride calendar.
For 2026 and beyond, the focus shifts to flexible, high-quality single-day guided rides that are built around you.
Instead of cramming everything into one rigid schedule, Micro-Adventures are offered on select dates throughout the riding season, with options for:
- Open group rides – join other riders on curated routes
- Private group rides – reserve the day for your club, friends, or organization
What to Expect on a Micro-Adventure
Every ride is designed to feel intentional — not thrown together the night before.
- Professionally curated scenic routes
- Group ride briefing and safety overview
- Smart pacing designed for enjoyment, not punishment
- Fuel and food stops built into the plan
- Scenic photo stops and storytelling along the way
You show up with a full tank. I handle the rest.
2026 Ride Types
Standard Single-Day Ride — $119 per rider
- Guided group ride on a curated route
- Pre-ride briefing and expectations
- Planned fuel, food, and scenic stops
Perfect for riders who want to explore new roads without doing any planning.
Premium Single-Day Ride — $199 per rider
- Everything in the Standard Single-Day Ride
- Plus: a short rider highlight video (roughly 15–30 seconds) captured and edited for you
Ideal if you want both the experience and something to share or look back on.
Private Group Ride — $749 flat + $59 per rider
Designed for clubs, veteran groups, or just a tight crew of friends.
- Fully custom route built for your group
- Flexible schedule (subject to availability)
- Group-focused pacing and stops
- Extra time built in for photos and memories
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2026 Ride Calendar (Tentative)
Dates and locations may shift with weather and demand, but this gives you a sense of how the 2026 season will shape up.
| Month | Region / Base | Sample Ride Focus | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | Daytona Beach, FL | Daytona Bike Week – meetups, pop-up rides & content filming | Limited / by request |
| April | Hocking Hills, OH | Spring Shakedown – first twisties of the year | Limited open & private days |
| May | SE Ohio / Pre-tour prep | Local shakedown rides + Legends Never Die Tour prep | Open group & private |
| May 25 – June 3 | Multi-state tour (TBD route) | Legends Never Die Tour – multi-day “miles that matter” ride | Tour dates locked; details TBA |
| June | Smoky Mountains (TN/NC) | Dragon & Skyway – Tail of the Dragon area | Open group & private |
| July | Blue Ridge Parkway (VA/NC) | Ridge Run – scenic sweepers & overlooks | Private groups preferred |
| August | Appalachia (WV/KY) & Sturgis, SD | Coal Country Curves + Sturgis Bike Week (select on-location days) | On-location / limited remote |
| September | Hocking Hills / SE Ohio | Fall Preview – early color & cool temps | Open group & private |
| October | Blue Ridge & Skyline Drive | Peak Color Run – fall foliage focus | Very limited dates |
| November | Weather-dependent regions (TBD) | End-of-Season Ride – where weather allows | TBD / announced in season |
Note: All dates are tentative and subject to weather, travel, and demand.
Additional pop-up rides may be added throughout the season, including during major events like Daytona and Sturgis.
For the latest ride announcements, follow @unbound_nomad.
Where We Ride
These are some of the core areas 2026 Micro-Adventures and guided rides will focus on:
- Ohio & Appalachia: Ohio’s Windy 9, Hocking Hills, regional twisties
- Smoky Mountains Region: Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway area
- Blue Ridge & Skyline: Select stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive
If you have a specific region in mind, mention it when you reach out — if it’s not a place I know well enough to guide, I’ll tell you straight.
Book a Ride or Reserve a Date
If you see a month or region that gets your attention — or you want to reserve a Private Group Ride before dates fill up:
When you reach out, it helps to include:
- Which month(s) and region(s) you’re interested in
- Whether you’re looking for an open ride or a private group
- Approximate number of riders
- Any must-see roads or general preferences (pace, scenery, mileage)
From there, I’ll help you dial in the right ride and lock in your spot.