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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...

Utah Motorcycle Ride to Great Basin National Park | Favorite Ride

Ten years ago, doctors removed my left kidney – and the golfball-sized tumor attached to it. To mark a decade of being cancer-free, I...

Clarksville Cruise – Tennessee Motorcycle Loop 

Clarksville, also known as Queen City, sits along the Cumberland River in Tennessee about 50 miles northwest of Nashville. Lifelong residents mingle with newcomers...

Best Motorcycle Roads in Marin County, California

California is known for excellent motorcycle roads. But even in such a target-rich environment, there are special areas that offer a mind-boggling blend of...

Western Connecticut Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

It had been years since I last explored the winding, scenic roadways of western Connecticut, but I fondly recalled the joy of cruising alongside...

Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Motorcycle Ride

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which sits above Wisconsin and separates Lake Superior from Lake Michigan, is an often-overlooked haven. Its combination of rugged mountains, lush...

Touring the 9 Lakes Region of East Tennessee Motorcycle Ride

As my husband, Jake, and I packed our saddlebags for a three-day East Tennessee motorcycle ride in the 9 Lakes Region, I realized it...

Chasing Dragons: Tazewell County, Virginia Motorcycle Ride

While many Southern towns have struggled with the disappearance of anchor industries, some have bounced back on a rising tide of renewal and resurgence....

Southern Utah Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

Some roads are famous for the scenery through which they traverse, and some are famous for the unique nature of the roads themselves. There...

EAGLERIDER Announces Brand Evolution

EAGLERIDER, the motorcycle rental and tour company with more than 150 locations across six continents, has introduced a brand evolution that brings a new...

The Great Wide Open: Big Bend, Texas Motorcycle Ride

You’ve probably heard the saying “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” At 268,596 square miles, it’s by far the largest state in the Lower 48, outsizing...

Athens, Ohio Motorcycle Ride: Ohio’s Windy 9

Athens, Ohio, has always been special to me. My great aunt, Jean Drevenstedt, has lived there since the early ’70s. She was a psychology...

Hudson River Valley Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

Three things that make a perfect ride for me are rural roads, scenic diversity, and a relaxing pace to savor the passing landscape, especially...

Arizona Motorcycle Adventure: From Prescott to the Grand Canyon

The American West has special allure. Rugged landscapes, hardscrabble history, and a sense of endless possibilities draw people to the West like a magnet...

Traipsing Across Washington Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

Matt Terry, a riding buddy from Florida, planned to travel out West with his family, and he always trailers his two Ducati Diavel Stradas...

South East Backcountry Discovery Route to be Unveiled March 1

Backcountry Discovery Routes is primed to release its 14th cross-state route this spring, celebrated with a full-length expedition documentary. The South East Backcountry Discover...

The Lost Sierra: Northern California Motorcycle Ride

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the October 2004 issue. The phone rings. It’s Werner Wachter calling from Austria. “You vill come to...

RetroTours: Riding Classic Motorcycles Today 

Have you ever discovered something that has you asking yourself, Why hasn’t anyone ever done this before? It seems so obvious, and yet… (The...

50 Best Motorcycle Roads in America

The December 2024 issue of Rider celebrated the magazine's 50th anniversary. Over the past half century, we have published thousands of travels stories, favorite...

North Georgia Triangle Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

My family and I live in Jacksonville, Florida, where midsummer heat and humidity can press down on you like a weight. Looking for a...

Big Bend BDR-X to Be Unveiled Oct. 26

The latest off-road route by the nonprofit Backcountry Discovery Routes will be unveiled Oct. 26 in a special YouTube broadcast. The Big Bend BDR-X...

Four-County California Motorcycle Ride on a Honda Transalp

The charming and eclectic coastal city of Ventura is the launch and landing pad for this diverse 340-mile loop that crosses parts of four...

Clam Chowder in Connecticut Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

In places where the four seasons are distinct, “off-season” is a familiar term. That’s especially true in my native New England. When the off-season...

Bullitt County, Kentucky Motorcycle Ride: Rolling Through Nature and History

As a Kentucky native, I was long overdue for a visit to Bullitt County, home to two famous whiskey distilleries – Jim Beam and...

EagleRider Exclusive: Yamaha 3-Day Mojave Desert Adventure

EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, in partnership with Yamaha, announces a new and exclusive 3-Day Mojave Desert Adventure tour this...

Chattahoochee BDR-X to Be Unveiled Sept. 19

The latest off-road route by the nonprofit Backcountry Discovery Routes will be unveiled Thursday, Sept. 19 in a special YouTube broadcast. The Chattahoochee BDR-X,...

Ventura to Santa Barbara California Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

Throughout its 50-year history, Rider’s editorial offices have been based in the vicinity of Ventura County, California, which is northwest of Los Angeles and...

Appalachians Motorcycle Ride: Backroads Bonanza

Dan and I met nearly 20 years ago while playing on a recreational ice hockey team in our hometown of Ottawa, Ontario. When we...

Alleghany Highlands: Virginia Motorcycle Ride

After a 400-mile ride from Louisville, Kentucky, to Clifton Forge, Virginia, relaxing on the wraparound porch at Ridgely Bed, Breakfast, and Historic Gardens was...

Top 5 Motorcycle Roads in West Virginia 

Visitors to Rider’s Touring page regularly search for rides in West Virginia, and it’s easy to see why. Known as the Mountain State and...

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