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Jul/Aug '14

July/August 2014

Reader Ride-North Carolina and Tennessee: Riding the Dragon’s Tail

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Reader Ride-North Carolina and Tennessee: Riding the Dragon’s Tail

Weekend for Two: Staunton, Virginia

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Weekend for Two: Staunton, Virginia

Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Staunton, VA, is a cultural crossroads offering a weekend of art, history, and motorcycling. The city is home to the American Shakespeare Center, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, and the Museum of American Frontier Culture. Staunton’s quaint downtown features many buildings

Weekend for Two: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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Weekend for Two: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Known as “The Little Switzerland of America,” Eureka Springs, AR, offers the perfect escape for couples looking for a romantic getaway to another time. The town gets its name, and much of its history, from a nearby spring that was reputed to hold special healing powers. When word spread about

Midway, Utah Shamrock Tour®: Where the Swiss Settled

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Midway, Utah Shamrock Tour®: Where the Swiss Settled

It’s the fourth day of our adventure in Utah. We skip breakfast to get an early start as meteorologists are calling for thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highway 40 takes us out of Midway past Heber City and Daniels Summit Lodge toward Strawberry Reservoir. The low sun provides warm light.

Kentucky: Doughnut Hunting Going Around in Circles

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Kentucky: Doughnut Hunting Going Around in Circles

We came here seeking doughnuts. No, not the dunkin’ kind; calling those toroids doughnuts is like calling Chef Boyardee Italian food. No, we’re here for the real deal. And we’re willing to ride to find them. Thoroughbred From the rolling waves of Kentucky Blue Grass come some of

Romania: Ceausescu’s Folly—Transylvania and the Transfagarasan Highway

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Romania: Ceausescu’s Folly—Transylvania and the Transfagarasan Highway

Best road in the world or communist tyrant’s power trip? Only one way to find out! It was on a bus tour in the early 1970s that I discovered Romania. I remember little but the awful food and how our nervous guide evaded political questions, pointing instead to distant

2014 Honda CTX1300 A Honda that’s a Hoot!

2014 Honda CTX1300 A Honda that’s a Hoot!

> Honda’s latest new model, the CTX1300, continues to carry the torch for the CTX series by combining pleasing ergonomics and modern styling with new technology. There are actually two choices: the basic CTX1300, which has a suggested retail price of $ 15,999, and the CTX1300 Deluxe for $ 17,499.

California: Extremes in America’s Far West

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California: Extremes in America’s Far West

This is not the best way to start our trip—but what shall we do? Today is one of those many days when the fog from the cold Pacific rules San Francisco’s weather. We had planned to ride across the Golden Gate Bridge and then cut east. But in

Comparison: BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph 1200 Explorer XC vs Yamaha Ténéré

Comparison: BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph 1200 Explorer XC vs Yamaha Ténéré

> Just as the number of sport touring riders in the last decade or so has risen, a similar growth spurt is currently happening in the dual-sport market. Gone are the days of overnighting a CB400 to the local woodlands or piling the camping kit on your dirt bike. Currently in

City Escape: Denver, Colorado

City Escape: Denver, Colorado

> Dual sport Colorado in a day! The twisty paved roads of Jarre Canyon connect to the sandy forest of Rampart Range and return you to pavement among the stunning rock formations of the Garden of the Gods before soaring 14,115 paved feet of elevation on Pikes Peak. Ride June

City Escape: Québec City to the Charlevoix Area

City Escape: Québec City to the Charlevoix Area

> Panoramas, mountains, history, geography, and gastronomy are along this route. Venture on Avenue Royale (Route de la Nouvelle-France), one of the oldest roads in Canada. Take the side roads to quaint villages on the shores of the St. Lawrence and enjoy bakeries and local cheeses. Length Approximately 200 miles Meet-up

Weekend for Two: Paso Robles, California

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Weekend for Two: Paso Robles, California

When you head on tour with your special someone, you aren’t just looking for nice roads and pretty views; you’re on the hunt for a place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy some quality time together. That’s just what you’ll find in Paso Robles, CA.