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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.

Peaks, Valleys, and Coastline—Southern California

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

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...

Flagstaff to Barstow on Historic Route 66

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,...

New Mexico Route 66—Where the Mother Road Found Its Soul

Stretching nearly 500 miles, the New Mexico section of Route 66 introduces travelers to landscapes unlike anything they’ve encountered on the journey so far.

EAGLERIDER Route 66 Motorcycle Tours

Want to ride Route 66 and let someone else handle the planning and logistics? EAGLERIDER offers both guided and self-guided Route 66 motorcycle tours....

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—Pinetop to Prescott, Arizona

Historic Forts and Family Roots—Arizona Motorcycle Ride

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...

Arizona Route 66—The Mother Road’s Greatest Treasure

Arizona is the heart of Route 66, where historic towns, classic roadside attractions, and unforgettable desert scenery bring the Mother Road to life.

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...

Mountains, Lakes & Legendary Roads—Catskills to Cooperstown, New York

Mountains, Lakes & Legendary Roads—Catskills to Cooperstown, New York Motorcycle Ride

California Route 66—The Final Stretch

California marks Route 66's unforgettable finale, carrying riders from the Mojave Desert to the Pacific Ocean. Discover historic towns, iconic attractions, and travel tips for the final 316 miles to Santa Monica Pier.

A Balkan Moto-Adventure: Edelweiss Bike Travel Greece to Croatia

As a taxi dropped us off, helmets and luggage in hand, in front of the beautiful Say Hotel in Athens, the sights, sounds, 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,...

EAGLERIDER’s Limited-Capacity Route 66 Centennial Tour Is Open for Booking

Route 66 celebrates 100 years in 2026, and EAGLERIDER, the motorcycle tour and rental company, is going all-in on the celebrations with a once-in-a-lifetime...

Edelweiss Bike Travel 2026-27 Catalog Includes 10 New Tours

Edelweiss Bike Travel has released its 2026-27 tour program, including 10 new tours, lots of returning favorites, and e-bike tours. Those interested can request...

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...

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