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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.

Riding America’s Straightest Roads

Ride America’s straightest roads, from Nevada to Montana, with iconic motorcycle routes built for scenery, distance, and endless horizons.

Arizona U.S. 160—High Desert Distance Through Navajo and Hopi Country

Ride Arizona’s U.S. 160 through Navajo and Hopi country, where vast desert plateaus, open skies, and iconic Southwest landscapes create an unforgettable motorcycle journey.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park—Blue Ridge Riding in Tennessee and North Carolina

Plan a Great Smoky Mountains National Park motorcycle vacation with Newfound Gap Road, Foothills Parkway, and Blue Ridge riding.

Yellowstone National Park Motorcycle Trip—Geysers, Wildlife, and High Plains Riding

Plan the ultimate Yellowstone National Park motorcycle trip. Ride the Grand Loop Road, see geysers, wildlife, mountain scenery, and unforgettable high-country touring.

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...

Hot Springs, North Carolina—Blue Ridge Motorcycle Mountain Loop Hub

Ride Hot Springs, North Carolina – a Blue Ridge motorcycle hub with twisty mountain roads, The Rattler (NC 209), and natural hot springs.

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...

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