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Rider has been bringing you the best in motorcycle touring, travel, and adventure since 1974. Click the map below to access motorcycle rides by state or click the globe for international tours. Use the drop-down menu above to access shorter Favorite Ride tours and rides by region (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West). All rides include a route map, and rides since 2021 include a link to online REVER routes with downloadable GPX files.

Adirondacks BDR-X Launches at Americade with Triumph as Sponsor

The new Adirondacks BDR-X is a 700-mile adventure loop through Adirondack Park. The route launched at Americade with a documentary film.

Ride Route 66 Through The Ozark’s Mural City—Cuba, MO

Cuba, Missouri, known as Missouri’s Mural City, is a standout Route 66 stop in the Ozarks.

100+ Roadside Attractions Along U.S. Route 66

Celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary with over 100 of the best roadside attractions, from neon motels and giant statues to quirky tourist stops that define America’s Mother Road.

Maggie Valley, North Carolina—Motorcycle Basecamp in the Smokies

Maggie Valley, North Carolina is a motorcycle basecamp in the Smokies, offering access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, U.S. 19, and some of the best Appalachian roads around.

The Cherohala Skyway—North Carolina’s $100 Million Mountain Road

Ride the most expensive road in North Carolina—the Cherohala Skyway. This 51-mile Appalachian route between Robbinsville, NC and Tellico Plains, TN delivers world-class scenery.

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...

North by Northeast: Minnesota Motorcycle Ride

With the crack of the throttle, my son, Chad, and I started our northern Minnesota motorcycle ride, he on his 2009 Harley-Davidson Fatboy and...

Taking the Long Way Home: Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Motorcycle Ride

It was almost noon as I rolled into Zanesville, Ohio, and my stomach reminded me that all I had for breakfast was black coffee...

Roads Less Traveled: Fulton County, New York Motorcycle Ride

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

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...

Edelweiss Bike Travel Best of Europe Tour Review: Best of the Best

While fireworks were going off at home on the Fourth of July, thunder and driving rain were putting on quite a show in Erding,...

Montana Backcountry Discovery Route to Premiere Feb. 7, 2026

The Montana Backcountry Discover Routes, which completes the Western BDR system of linked routes, is ready to be released with a film premiere on...

Iberian Odyssey: IMTBike Portugal and Spain Land of Vineyards Tour Review

IMTBike named it the Portugal and Spain Land of Vineyards tour, but it could just as easily have dubbed it the Land of Castles...

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...

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...

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