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Neon Nights on Route 66—The Story of The Motor Lodge 

The story of Route 66 is inseparable from the rise of the American motor lodge. As automobile travel and road trip culture exploded in...

Riding America’s Newest National Park—The New River Gorge 

Go to West Virginia just to see a bridge?  Well, the bridge is a prominent feature at 876 feet above the water. And every third...

My Favorite Ride Begins in Tellico Plains, TN

Waterfalls, Gravel, and the Cherohala Skyway  If you asked me what my favorite motorcycle ride is, I’d probably dodge the question. I’d tell you every...

The Lucky Thirteen—Roadside Oddities for the Culturally Curious

So you’ve seen the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion, Pikes Peak, plus the Atlantic and Pacific, maybe even Yankee Stadium, and you’re looking for...

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.

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...

Day Cruising the Farmlands and Hills of Clarksville, Tennessee

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

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...

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...

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...

Forty-Nine and Fifty: Riding U.S. Route 50 from Ohio to Maryland

I was back at my old stomping grounds. It was here, 50 years ago, where my life changed, where a dream took hold and...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Border Hopping the Virginias: Virginia and West Virginia Motorcycle Ride

Riding challenging curves through beautiful mountain scenery spikes my happy gauge, and the border region of eastern West Virginia and western Virginia is ripe...

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.

Southern Exposure: A Tennessee and Kentucky Motorcycle Ride

When a family friend decided to celebrate a milestone birthday in Nashville, our interest was piqued. Being big music fans and suckers for seeing...

Asphalt Heaven: Riding West Virginia Backroads

What I like most about motorcycles is that they lean, a trait I describe to nonriders as “dancing with a machine.” A motorcyclist can...

Small Town Tennessee Motorcycle Loop | Favorite Ride

These days, I’ve become so enthralled by all the great motorcycle roads around the world and on my bucket list that I forget about...

Florida Motorcycle Ride on Scenic State Road 13 | Favorite Ride

I should warn you: This Florida motorcycle ride doesn’t include challenging hairpin curves or drastic changes in elevation. The Sunshine State has a well-earned...

An Appalachians Motorcycle Ride Through Scenery and History | Favorite Ride

In late October, an Appalachians motorcycle ride is a gamble. Weather is the house, and over time, the house usually wins. But once in...
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