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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.

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,...

Lost Coast BDR-X to Premiere Dec. 13

Backcountry Discovery Routes is set to release its latest route, called the Lost Coast BDR-X. This new loop travels 550 miles along the rugged...

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...

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.

Route 66 Motorcycle Travel Guide

Main Street USA. The Mother Road. The Will Rogers Highway. Known by many names, Route 66 is an American icon that has inspired a...

Yore Mother Road: Recollections of a Route 66 Motorcycle Ride

Decades after its official demise in 1985, Route 66 remains in fragments, with the rest either paved over and renamed or reclaimed by nature....

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 –...

From Ojai to the Carrizo Plain—A California Adventure Ride

From Ojai to the Carrizo Plain—A California Adventure Motorcycle Ride

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ventura to Santa Barbara California Motorcycle 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...

Riding From Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park—California

“It’s the Joshua tree’s struggle that gives it its beauty,” writes Jeannette Walls in her 2005 memoir The Glass Castle. She further contends that...

Sonoma Motorcycle Rides, On My Own and With Family

This is a tale of two amazing rides. One threads its way through some of Northern California’s beautiful wine, lake, and hill country. The...

2023 Yamaha MT-10 | Tour Test Review

Some rides are more challenging than others. Sometimes we seek out the challenge, and sometimes the challenge finds us. It was a little of...

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