Dual
Sport Tours
 Bernie
Shaw owner operator of Riders Rest Dual Sport Tours has been riding
motorcycles for longer than he cares to remember. Born in
Northern England he reckons on being one of the first schoolboy
motocross riders. He remembers in 1968 his father prepared a 200cc
Triumph Tiger Cub (4 stroke) in a custom lowered cotton frame. (I
wasn’t the biggest guy on the track)
This was in the
days before purpose built schoolboy bikes and you raced in-between the adult
classes on a shortened course. That was when his love of the sport really
started. Thanks mainly to his father Tom and older brother by four years Stephen
who rode a 250cc twin port CZ. He recalls his first ride as an adult in 1971 on
a 250 Bultaco Pursang then later on a 250 KTM (Penton), 400 single port CZ and
last but not least a Maico 250 and 400 from 1979-1982. Making expert rider
status and regularly placing in the top three at Northern Regional events.
 He
moved state side in 1992 to Fort Lauderdale FL working in the private yacht
industry where he met his lovely wife Sue (another Brit). After not riding much
because of work commitments in England since hanging up the leathers in 1982 he
bought a 1992 YZ250 Yamaha that South Florida sugar sand looked like fun and so
it was. He recalls winning a hare scramble in the over 40’s class one time but
mainly just rode for fun with friends.
On a trip
visiting some friends in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia they Bernie and Sue fell in love
with the scenery and people there. To cut a long story short they managed to
work out a plan to buy a place in Lexington VA and convert into a Bed &
Breakfast in November 2002 and opened for business in 2003.
"
I had fancied a Honda CRF450R Since four strokes came back into fashion I guess
I still had fond memories of the Triumph Tiger Cub from my youth I sold the YZ
and became the proud owner of a 2002 CRF450R. I think that is the best bike I
have ever ridden. I still have her in my stable today along with his 2002 KTM
LC4 640 Enduro and 2003 Suzuki SV 650s.z "
" When
taking out my KTM exploring the back woods I came up with the idea of doing Dual
Sport Tours. I was having so much fun that I thought why not share my experience
with other bike crazy souls. "
Check out our
guided tours and accommodations. With Sue running the B&B you will not go hungry
and after a day on the trails a hot shower and some bench racing over a few cold
ones those comfy beds will be calling.
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The George Washington and
Jefferson National Forests
1.6 million acres of public land
represents one of the largest blocks in the Eastern United States and this is
our/your playground at The Riders Rest Dual Sport Tours.
We have trails varying in difficulty
ranging from beginners to expert riders. We will customize your trail to your
group’s experience. To get the most out of your tour we advise that you ride
with others of similar ability.
The maximum number of riders on our guided
tours is ten and a minimum of two so we make sure you get the personal attention
you deserve, including our comfortable rooms wonderful food and expertly
maintained motorcycles.
Crabtree Falls is located in the George Washington
National Forest in Nelson County Virginia and at about 400 feet, is
the tallest waterfall in the United States East of the Mississippi
River.
Shenandoah National Park at one of the many scenic
overlooks.
The park is best known for Skyline Drive, 105 miles
(169km) of road that runs the
entire length of the park along the ridge of the mountains.
Riders Rest Bed and
Breakfast
225 Alphin Lane
Lexington Virginia 24450
540- 463-9125
Toll Free
1-800-259-1393
Owned and operated by British Inn Keepers Sue and Bernie
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A B&B at Riders Rest on TripAdvisor
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