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Bagging Passes in the Colorado Rockies—Riding Denver to Durango

Colorado is a tale of two topographies. The eastern third of the state, roughly everything east of Interstate 25, is part of the Great...

19 Spectacular Waterfalls Worth the Ride

Discover the best waterfall motorcycle rides in America, featuring scenic roads, unforgettable destinations, and spectacular waterfalls worth the journey.

Don’t Miss These 49 Epic Motorcycle Stops in California 

Few places on Earth deliver this kind of range in a single ride. From coastal cliffs that drop into the Pacific and alpine passes...

The Land of Lincoln—Springfield, IL

For many travelers, Springfield, Illinois, is synonymous with one name: Abraham Lincoln. The city where Lincoln lived, practiced law, raised his family, and launched...

Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail: Florida Motorcycle Ride

For many riders, especially those in northern states who must put away their bikes during winter, Daytona Bike Week kicks off the new riding...

Top 5 Motorcycle Roads in Minnesota

While the “Star of the North” isn’t conducive to motorcycle riding during winter, Minnesota offers a treasure trove of great roads for motorcyclists to...

Riding Roads Less Traveled in Fulton County, New York

Fulton County, New York, is just 60 miles northwest of the state capital Albany, but it sure feels out of the way. The southern...

Ozarks BDR-X to Premiere April 2

Backcountry Discovery Routes is set to release its latest route on April 2. The new Ozarks BDR-X will debut with a special launch event...

Riding the Roof of Wyoming Motorcycle Ride: Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Beartooth Highway, and Yellowstone National Park

In late September, I joined my riding buddies Ray, Rafi, Ashish, and Jay for a northern Wyoming motorcycle ride through wild landscapes, including the...

Wheels and a Wedding: Wisconsin Motorcycle Ride

A wedding is a wonderful time to celebrate with friends and family, but when that family resides in Wisconsin, it is also a great...

Top 5 Motorcycle Roads in Georgia

Established in 1732 as the thirteenth of the original American colonies, Georgia is a state rich in history. It’s also rich in terms of...

Peaks, Valleys, and Coastline: Southern California Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

The August 2019 issue of Rider included my tour story, “Palms to Pines to the Pacific,” about a Southern California motorcycle ride west on...

Historic Forts and Family Roots: Arizona Motorcycle Ride

Arizona was added as the last of the contiguous American states in 1912. While “State 48” is relatively young, its military history predates its...

Lost Coast BDR-X to Premiere Dec. 13

Backcountry Discovery Routes is set to release its latest route, called the Lost Coast BDR-X. This new loop travels 550 miles along the rugged...

Art of the Ancients: Colorado River Motorcycle Ride

There is something truly awe-inspiring about standing in the presence of art created by an ancient civilization, especially when that creation holds a particular...

Hills and Hollers: Lee County, Kentucky Motorcycle Ride

"Holler” is how Appalachian folks pronounce “hollow,” which is a valley between hills or mountains. A holler has a mouth, where it meets a...

Catskills to Cooperstown, New York Motorcycle Ride

Cooperstown, New York, is not only home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum but also historic buildings, restaurants, and parks, and...

Red River Rivalry of Pie: Searching for the Best in Oklahoma and Texas

Oklahoma and Texas have been official neighbors since 1907, when Oklahoma became the 46th state. Oklahomans and Texans have more in common than not,...

Fall Motorcycle Travel Guide 2025

We’re approaching fall, when kids go back to school, the air gets cooler, and leaves start to show their true colors. It’s a great...

Turning Copper into Gold: Asphalt Alchemy on Arizona’s Coronado Trail

From 1540 to 1542, decades before European colonies were established on the Atlantic side of the Americas, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado...

Keystone Curves: Pennsylvania Wilds Motorcycle Ride

When my two riding partners, Yamaha Joe and Pathfinder Rich, said we should hit the road for a few days, I suggested north-central Pennsylvania...

Route 66 Motorcycle Travel Guide

Main Street USA. The Mother Road. The Will Rogers Highway. Known by many names, Route 66 is an American icon that has inspired a...

Flagstaff to Barstow on Historic Route 66 | Favorite Ride

Testing the new Can-Am Canyon Redrock in Arizona presented me with an opportunity to ride part of Historic Route 66. I began in Flagstaff,...

Yore Mother Road: Recollections of a Route 66 Motorcycle Ride

Decades after its official demise in 1985, Route 66 remains in fragments, with the rest either paved over and renamed or reclaimed by nature....

From Ojai to the Carrizo Plain: California Adventure Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

When I want a taste of adventure in my own backyard, one of my favorite rides is around the Carrizo Plain National Monument, a...

South Dakota Motorcycle Ride: Exploring the Badlands and Black Hills

In River-Horse, William Least Heat-Moon’s book about his journey across the United States by boat, he mentions carrying a small sign with the Quaker...

Ural-ing Around Colorado Motorcycle Ride

Backed by lush orchestration, the opening credits of the 1969 John Wayne film, True Grit, reveal a beautiful farmstead nestled in a green valley...

Getting Twisted: Texas Hill Country Motorcycle Ride

Months before the Great North American Eclipse of 2024, which would follow a 124-mile-wide “path of totality” from Texas to Maine on April 8,...

Iron Range Ramble: Northern Minnesota Motorcycle Ride

For motorcycle enthusiasts, northern Minnesota offers some of the best riding in the Midwest, combining scenic beauty with rich history and small-town charm. My...

Roamin’ in Wyoming Motorcycle Ride

Fort Laramie is the oldest town in Wyoming, having first been settled as Fort Williams in the 1830s and “bought” by the U.S. government...
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