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Bagging Passes in the Colorado Rockies—Riding Denver to Durango

Colorado is a tale of two topographies. The eastern third of the state, roughly everything east of Interstate 25, is part of the Great...

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.

The Birthplace of Route 66—Missouri

Ride Missouri Route 66 from St. Louis to Joplin with Rider magazine's travel guide featuring historic attractions, scenic roads, lodging, food stops, and trip tips.

The Beginning of the Dream—Illinois Route 66

Stretching roughly 300 miles from downtown Chicago to the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Illinois serves as the opening chapter of America’s most famous...

Big Sky, Bigger Legends on Texas Route 66

Ride historic Texas Route 66 through the Panhandle discovering Cadillac Ranch, the MidPoint Café, Amarillo, and other classic Texan roadside attractions.

Above the Timberline—Riding Canada’s Wild Rocky Mountain Corridor

Ride the Canadian Rockies from Calgary to Banff, along the legendary Icefields Parkway, and into Jasper. Discover world-class scenery, travel tips, road conditions, lodging, and must-see attractions for one of North America's greatest motorcycle adventures.

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.

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...

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.

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

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

The Cherohala Skyway—High-Elevation Riding Through the Southern Appalachians

The Cherohala Skyway doesn't demand attention the way some of Appalachia's more famous motorcycle roads do. There are no souvenir shops celebrating impossible corner...

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...

Riding Roads Less Traveled in Fulton County, New York

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

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...

America’s Mother Road: Chicago to L.A. on Route 66

Designated as a federal highway in 1926 and running from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 connected – and often ran right through –...

Riding Cross-Country on a BMW K 1600 B

Though California has been my adopted home going on 15 years now, I’m a Southern boy. Born in Nashville. Lived in Charleston, Tampa, Atlanta...

2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Run: Cross-country travels and travails

Daytona Beach, Fla.–Tacoma, Wash., Sept. 5–21—They gathered in Daytona Beach, Florida, the motorcycle-riding fanatics with ancient iron, each anxious to strike out for new...

Kyle Petty Cross-Country Charity Ride Daily Update—Day 8 and Final Thoughts

EDITOR'S NOTE: Rider magazine asked our two good friends David Andreas and John Puerner, who are participating in the 20th Anniversary of the Kyle...