Wineries, missiles, and views—this loop north of El Paso is a great mix for a short getaway. This city escape begins with a ride through a peaceful wine and agricultural region. It then tracks through a small portion of the fascinating White Sands Missile Range (ID and appropriate vehicle paperwork required for access), and ends […]

I know we just posted about Strider, but who doesn’t love to see happy, active children? They’re our future. In honor of the day’s Strider Cup race at Sundance Square in Fort Wort, TX, Governor Greg Abbott declared May 6 Youth Cycling Day. Nearly 200 racers participated in the race, the first of three events in […]

Designed for women riders, the Revved-Up Women Texas Motorcycle Expo is April 28-30, at Retama Park, near San Antonio, TX. Attendees will enjoy guided rides, workshops, and panel discussions by recognized leaders in the motorcycle industry, beginner and advanced rider classes, a fashion show, and a free Sunday brunch. “It’s a combination rally, conference, and tradeshow […]

We wake to sunny skies, a forecast in the mid-70s, and our bikes are ready to go. As I pull on my boots, my pulse quickens. I sense that this is going to be a great day for riding. Stepping outside, I find it hard to believe that it’s February. Fewer than 24 hours ago, […]

Our second largest state (behind Alaska) isn’t well known for its motorcycling roads, but small areas like the Hill Country are hidden gems to explore. As the most liberal and artsy city in Texas, Austin also offers a lively community and some of the best barbeque in the country.

More than 400,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to head to Galveston Island November 3-6, 2016, for the 15th celebration of the Lone Star Rally. Since it’s inception in 2001, the rally has grown from a well attended, regional-draw bike event to one of the nation’s biggest and most exciting motorcycle rallies. This year’s event will feature concerts […]

RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel is excited to announce the release of its special collector’s issue, Touring America’s Backroads. Find inspiration in our stunning photography and helpful trip planning information. Featuring 10 of the country’s best and most scenic motorcycle tours, this high quality issue comes complete with RoadRUNNER’s signature tankbag maps and GPS files. A mix of previously […]

A Ride Down South – Each week RoadRUNNER Magazine is releasing a “Tour of the Week” from our extensive archives. The tour article, along with downloadable maps and GPS files, will be available for free, but only for a week! This week’s Western Louisiana/East Texas tour comes from the Jan/Feb 2004 issue.

A Day Ride from Austin – More sweepers than tight curves—explore the countryside southwest of Austin, which will appeal to every type of motorcyclist. From President LBJ’s ranch to German culinary delights, this route has it all. To include all stops along the way, plan ahead and hit the road early in the morning. Don’t […]

Chris Myers Rambles Through the Lone Star State – Each week RoadRUNNER Magazine is releasing a “Tour of the Week” from our extensive archives. The tour article, along with downloadable maps and GPS files, will be available for free, but only for a week! This week’s East Texas Tour comes from the Sept./Oct. 2010 issue.

Each week RoadRUNNER Magazine will be releasing a “Tour of the Week” from our extensive archives. The tour article, along with downloadable maps and GPS files, will be available for free, but only for a week! This week’s Austin, TX Shamrock Tour comes from RoadRUNNER‘s May/June 2006 issue.

If you read Brian Shaney’s recent article about dual sport riding in Big Bend, TX (Into the Great Wide Open, March/April 2014), then you know that the area offers a treasure trove of dirt roads to explore. SummerS in Big Bend are very hot, but winters, on the other hand are extremely mild and offer […]

Austin, TX, is the place to be the weekend of April 11-13, 2014. Not only will the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP race be going on at the Circuit of the Americas track, but Moto Guzzi and Revival Cycles (a local custom shop) are putting on The Handbuilt Motorcycle show. The show’s […]

I don’t need to tell anyone that most of the U.S. has been experiencing one long, cold, and snowy winter. Shortly after the holidays were over, Kris and I started looking for an escape. Having had a great time on our first trip to Big Bend (see the April 2014 issue of RoadRUNNER), we decided […]

A romp through the eastern edge of Texas Hill Country. Tall, rugged hills with thin layers of soil on top of limestone or granite rock make for a scenic backroad excursion through a western movie-set landscape.