Can I go alone? Do I need a specific motorcycle? Does it take a lot of experience to complete a Rider Soul? How do you navigate? What if I prefer to go with friends? These are completely logical questions before paying for a registration. And precisely for that reason, Rider Soul presents its routes from a different perspective than that of a conventional test: “here there is no stopwatch, classification or need to show who arrives first. The objective is to enjoy the route and everything that happens around it”.
The next opportunity will be on October 3 in Guadalajara, with 2 routes planned, 300 and 500 km. And for those who are still hesitating, you have one more reason to decide these days: the price Early Bird of 59 euros It will be available only until September 1, as long as there are places left within this first phase. So, run…
Can I participate in Rider Soul alone?
Yes. In fact, you do not need to previously form a group to participate. One of the peculiarities of Rider Soul It is precisely the atmosphere that is generated during the day. You can arrive alone, register individually and share the experience with other participants. The organization presents each appointment as a collective experience, but that does not mean that you have to be part of a group to enjoy it.
In addition, there is also the possibility of adding a companion to the registration. In the case of Guadalajara, the supplement for the companion is 40 euros and allow that person to follow the route with you. Therefore, you can raise the Rider Soul in various ways: alone, with a friend, with your partner or forming a small group of fellow travelers.
What motorcycle do I need to make a Rider Soul?
This is probably one of the first doubts of those who approach this type of event for the first time. Rider Soul It is not presented as a test reserved for a certain category of motorcycles. The organization itself summarizes its philosophy quite clearly: “You provide the bike and we provide the ingredients”.
The important thing is to go with a motorcycle suitable for legal road use and with which you are comfortable facing the chosen distance. And here appears a much more important decision than the displacement or the type of motorcycle: choosing well between the 300 and 500 km available for the Guadalajara event.
If you are not used to spending many hours on the motorcycle, 300 km may be a more reasonable option to get started. If you already have experience doing long routes and know that you enjoy a full day on the road, the 500 km offer a greater challenge.
Does it take a lot of experience?
You don’t need to be an expert motorcyclist in big trips to understand the philosophy of Rider Soul. The key is to choose a distance that fits your experience and your way of enjoying the motorcycle. The organization insists that it is a non-competitive experience, without timers or rushes. It is not about arriving before others, but about completing the day enjoying the journey.
Furthermore, routes are not designed simply to join two points. Behind each route there is a prior search and reconnaissance work of the terrain, with the participation of Gustavo Cuervoa reference in motor tourism and responsible for contributing his experience to the tours.
Is it a competition?
No. And this is one of the main differences compared to other formats. Rider Soul It is officially defined as a “non-competitive mass motorcycle tourism experienceThere is no classification or stopwatch and the approach is designed to enjoy driving, the landscapes, the roads and the environment, always present, generated around the route.
The organization itself summarizes its philosophy with an idea that explains the concept quite well: “the challenge is in yourself“This also completely changes the way of facing the km. There is no need to chase times or try to keep up with another participant. Each motorcyclist can manage the day according to his circumstances, within, logically, the traffic rules and the instructions of the organization.
How do you navigate?
Here is one of the peculiarities that make different Rider Soul. It is not simply a matter of being given a conventional route and following it from start to finish. The organization proposes a secret route that is discovered as the different crossing points are reached. Navigation is part of the experience itself.
In Guadalajara, furthermore, the route has been planned around secondary roads and selected areas to discover the territory, maintaining part of the route as an element of surprise. The organization has not yet communicated all the details of the itinerary, so it would not make sense to talk about specific roads before they are announced.
It is precisely that combination of motorcycle, navigation and discovery that turns the day into something more than an organized route from A to B.
What does registration include?
This is where the 59 euros of the Early Bird They start to make more sense. Registration includes Welcome Pack of Rider Soulwith a backpack, buff, t-shirt, official kit with personalized numbers, gifts from sponsors, typical products from the area and other surprises. Also included is the security device proposed by the organization, supplies during the tour, the environment and activities of the Rider Soul and participation in exclusive raffles.
In other words, registration is not limited to giving you access to a route. The concept is designed so that the experience begins before starting the motorcycle and continues once the kilometers have finished. In addition, there are some additional options, such as the companion for 40 euros, free cancellation up to 5 days before the event for 10 euros, membership Rider Soul for 25 euros or the life number for 20 euros.
How much does Rider Soul cost?
Here comes the important moment for those who are still undecided. The rate Early Bird of Rider Soul Guadalajara is from 59 euros and the organization maintains it during the first registration phase. Once this phase is exhausted, the price goes to 69 euros in the advance rate and subsequently 77 euros in the so-called last call. Therefore, if you already know that you want to participate, waiting does not provide any economic advantage.
As we mentioned before, the Early Bird ends on September 1. The organization already warned from the opening of registration that there was a limited number of places, so the 59 euros They are linked to both the deadline and the availability of this first phase.
So is Rider Soul for me?
If what you’re looking for is a competition against the clock, probably not. If what you want is to take the motorcycle, discover roads that perhaps you would not travel on your own, face a route of 300 or 500 km without pressure to arrive before anyone else and share the day with other motorcyclists, then the answer is much simpler. Rider Soul It is designed for those who understand that a good route does not only consist of adding km.
In fact, the organization itself works on the routes looking for roads, landscapes and places that make the journey a fundamental part of the experience. The next appointment will be the Wall Route, departing from Guadalajara on October 3, 2026. The departure is scheduled from Fuente de la Niña, although there are still details of the schedule and route to be communicated. By the way, we don’t want to seem annoying but, the Early Bird of 59 euros ends September 1st. If you’ve been thinking about participating for a few days, fly…
