Coming in November 3rd 2005, a chance to enjoy the badlands of Arizona during the most perfect time of year, "Autumn".

RawHyde in co-operation with Iron Horse Motorcycles invite you to join us for the Arizona Badlands Adventure Rally! This rally is going to be unique! Imagine a chance to step back in time to the late 1800’s, and immerse yourself in the lifestyle of true cowboys.

Join us at the Incredible "Carlink Ranch" for a weekend of rustic cowboy life. This is no "dude ranch" or cute little "weekend ranch, this is a real working cattle ranch. Its dawn to dusk back breaking work, but its also a rewarding lifestyle that todays modern cowboys would never think of giving up.

Here’s the story of our hosts , Andy Smallhouse, and his wife Stephanie are 5th generation cattle ranchers. The Carlink ranch has been in Andy's family since the 1800's, and encompasses an area nearly a hundred square miles in size. Andy himself is a passionate motorcyclist and looks forward to the chance to show us around his "spread" Imposing saguaro cactus's frame the mountains of this area, and provide a surreal backdrop to the reality of "ranch life" for Andy and his family. Take a weekend not only to explore Arizona but immerse yourself in something that defines "American Heritage." When the rest of the world looks at American Culture, the "West" is what they are drawn to. Join us and experience the Adventure!

When: Nov 3rd to Nov 6th
Where: Carlink Ranch, AZ
Cost: $199 per person

Left:  Entering the Carlink Ranch via the San Pedro River

What you get: #1 a very unique experience plus 8 meals, (Dinner Thursday through Breakfast Sunday) drink coupons, camping pass & raffle tickets, Area maps, and a chance to ride with like minded adventurers on some of the most beautiful "Adventure Tracks in the west". Plus, receive a special Rally Shirt!

Your personal experience: Being an adventure rider is not always about "Challenging riding," sometimes it's about the destination. That's the case here. Getting to the Carlink Ranch will be an adventure in itself, and once you have arrived you will have a unique opportunity to share the "lifestyle" of a modern day cattle rancher. That too is an adventure. Take some time away from your busy life, and come find out the Wild West is alive and well…SIGN UP NOW with Jim Strang or John Cartwright.

Also, an Advanced GS rider class will be taught by Larry Roesler, 10 time Baja winner and 12 time ISDE champion. The class will be taught at the RawHyde school in Castaic, CA. on October 22nd.  Anyone interested please contact John Cartwright asap as there are only six spots left.