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8 Ways to Have a Holly Jolly Motorcycling Holiday Season in Florida

The holiday season means banks of snow, cold weather, hot cocoa, reindeer… But it doesn’t need to be that way every year. Spending your holidays in Florida is a great way to extend your motorcycling seasons. December is a fantastic time to visit the Sunshine State, with warm temperatures

Nov/Dec '23

Italy: Apples & Speck

Italy beckons many riders. Although some might be put off by recent reports of punitive noise regulations and reduced speed limits, those restrictions only apply on a few roads in the summer or near urban areas with high air pollution. The Italian Dolomites is still one of the best regions

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Ducati’s Second Annual Giro Alpino

Overlooked by Mount Mansfield, Stowe is a recreation haven in northern Vermont. The town is likely packed with more miles of hiking and skiing trails than it has residents, considering its population of only around 600 people. An enormous fiery-red tractor trailer emblazoned with a huge white Ducati logo pulled

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Arizona: Cowboys, Miners, and the Devil's Highway

The red-sashed cowboy welcomed us to Tombstone, AZ. The outlaw challenged the Earp brothers as the O.K. Corral standoff began. “Wait, there are motorbikes in the street!” Joshua Manning and I were parked at Tombstone’s main street, the first stop of our epic Arizona route. The tour included

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3 Quaint Inns for Your Next Vermont Trip

Vermont, one of the country’s earliest settlements, is alive with rolling hills and verdant forests. Its roads wind through the diverse landscapes, offering those who travel here stunning views and a magical atmosphere ripe for discovery. For two-wheeled travelers, there are numerous sights and historical landmarks to take in,

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Riding the 2024 Kove Rally 450

A few years ago, I was at a motorcycle trade show in Chongqing, one of the world’s largest cities in the heart of China. It was a chaotic affair, and the noise and strange bikes probably traumatized me a little. The event almost made me lose interest in the

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10 Odd Roadside Attractions for a Bizarre Road Trip

Roadside oddities draw us in and have us plunking down dollars to see a mummified corpse, a teacup collection, an unidentified monster, or perhaps a flying saucer. It doesn’t matter if the thing ends up being an obvious hoax—it adds a wonderfully whimsical flair to your motorcycle trip

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Classic Roads: Lakes to Locks Passage Scenic Byway

The Lakes to Locks Passage is a byway in upstate New York that follows an interconnected waterway of canals and lakes extending from near Albany, NY, to the border with Quebec, Canada. This linked series of state and federal roads runs through Adirondack hamlets, charming small cities, bucolic rural landscapes,

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Review: Frazier View Motel—Frazier Park, CA

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Frazier View Motel in Frazier Park, CA, has recently been given new life under new management. Originally built by Romanian immigrants in 2014, it has always been a quality destination for travelers wanting a base from which to explore the rugged mountains

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Southwest Ohio, The Great Serpent Mound

In a remote section of southwest Ohio, a giant earthen sculpture of a writhing snake lies coiled on a cliff. The effigy mound, built by a pre-Columbian native culture, is the largest one of a serpent in the world. The mound’s combined three sections measure approximately 1,376 feet

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Classic Roads: Colorado’s San Juan Skyway—The Million Dollar Highway

Colorado’s San Juan Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful alpine landscapes in the Centennial State. They are also home to a collection of exceptionally scenic and challenging motorcycle roads. Starting in Durango, riders motor north on U.S. 550. This stretch of road between Durango and

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Classic Roads: Valley of the Gods

Covering some 130,000 contiguous square miles of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, the Colorado Plateau region is home to some of the West’s most dramatic rock formations and high desert landscapes. Uplifted millions of years ago by geologic forces, this eroded high plateau includes numerous national parks,

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Bodie Gold Mine and Ghost Town

Bodie is a ghost town in the Bodie hills east of the Sierra Nevada. It became a boom town in 1876 when gold was discovered there and by 1879 it had a population of around 6,000 people and 2,000 houses. One legend suggests that in 1880 it was

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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

This Unusual Destination is a hotspot frequented by paranormal enthusiasts. It would be a most memorable Halloween experience, if you dared to go there. In front of the massive gothic-style building in Weston, WV, a sign announces the “Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.” Construction of the facility began in 1858. Originally designed

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Classic Roads: Demon’s Backbone (Ohio SR 536)

When thinking of challenging, twisty motorcycling roads, Ohio may not be the first place to pop into your mind. But that’s probably because you haven’t heard of SR 536. This stretch of asphalt has many names, including the Ohio Dragon and Ohio’s Tail of the Dragon. But

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ZenMoto Part 4: Oregon to California

It takes just one day off the bike for all of my gear to leap out of the bags and be strewn all around the room. It’s been a good day off in Jacksonville, OR, but it’s time to gear up for the final stretch. Ocean It’s

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5 Amazingly Twisty roads in Colorado

There is a wonderful range of riding possibilities in Colorado. The state boasts so many beautiful landscapes, dramatic mountains ranges, and winding roads, it would probably take years to experience them all. That’s why you should hop on your bike now and get to exploring the Centennial State. Here

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6 Most Haunted Roads in the U.S.

We’re all fascinated with spirits, and roads have always been some of ghosts’ and goblins’ favorite haunts. They have their own brand of spooks, with seemingly every backwater town having its own Dead Man’s Curve. Myths and legends tell of restless spirits unable to leave these darkened roads

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3 Winter Ride Destinations You Haven't Thought Of

Depending on where you live in the U.S., winter often spells the end of the riding season. In some states, bikes are ritually put away and sit dormant for months to wait out the cold and freezing weather. However, there are many states where you can still find riding

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Exploring the Mysteries of the Most Haunted Road in the USA—New Jersey's Clinton Road

As twilight falls and the shadows lengthen, there's a road in the heartland of the U.S. that takes on an eerie, otherworldly aura. Known as one of the most haunted roads in the country, Clinton Road winds its way through the densely wooded landscape of New Jersey.

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City Escape: San Diego, California

Known as the birthplace of California, San Diego offers a diverse array of entertainment. The city and its various interesting and colorful enclaves are easily navigated by motorcycle. Its location in the southern part of the state grants San Diego great riding weather almost year-round. A major port, there are

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Along the Waterways of Ohio

As Florian and I saddle up in Zanesville for our Ohio roundtrip, it occurs to me that the Buckeye State often doesn’t get its due. Phrases like, “flyover country,” “your hometown river is flammable,” “mistake on the lake,” and “Hey, at least we’re not Michigan,” don’t exactly

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The King's Highway—America's Oldest Road

Taking the King’s Highway to get to his Presidential inauguration in New York in 1789, George Washington had to cross a very unique bridge. Another notable American known to have crossed it was John Adams. When a Japanese film crew came to America in 1996 to film an iconic

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Wildwood, Missouri's Most Haunted Trail—Zombie Road

If you're a fan of the supernatural traveling anywhere near St. Louis, MO, you may want to detour to Wildwood to visit the infamous Zombie Road (aka. Al Foster Trail). This aptly named and presumably haunted destination is appropriately set in the thick of eerie forests. Zombie Road

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Paranormal Activity at the Pry House

The Pry House [https://www.civilwarmed.org/pry/plan/] served as Union General George McClellan’s headquarters during the September 17, 1862, Battle of Antietam. As casualties mounted on this bloodiest day in American history, the Pry farmhouse and barn became a field hospital. Union General Israel Richardson was gravely