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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 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...

Don’t Miss These 49 Epic Motorcycle Stops in California 

Few places on Earth deliver this kind of range in a single ride. From coastal cliffs that drop into the Pacific and alpine passes...

The Land of Lincoln—Springfield, IL

For many travelers, Springfield, Illinois, is synonymous with one name: Abraham Lincoln. The city where Lincoln lived, practiced law, raised his family, and launched...

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Peaks, Valleys, and Coastline: Southern California Motorcycle Ride | Favorite Ride

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 Tour Review: Best of the Best

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...

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: Arizona Motorcycle Ride

Arizona was added as the last of the contiguous American states in 1912. While “State 48” is relatively young, its military history predates its...

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...

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...

Catskills to Cooperstown, New York Motorcycle Ride

Cooperstown, New York, is not only home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum but also historic buildings, restaurants, and parks, and...

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

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,...

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...

Turning Copper into Gold: Asphalt Alchemy on Arizona’s Coronado Trail

From 1540 to 1542, decades before European colonies were established on the Atlantic side of the Americas, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado...

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...

Keystone Curves: Pennsylvania Wilds Motorcycle Ride

When my two riding partners, Yamaha Joe and Pathfinder Rich, said we should hit the road for a few days, I suggested north-central Pennsylvania...
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