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City Escape: Los Angeles, California

The little-known village of Santa Paula, CA, sits just east of the more familiar Ojai and Ventura, and is twice as charming. It’s home to a fascinating history of the local oil business and a bronze statue that honors two heroic motorcyclists. This tour starts and ends at

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Tombstone’s Marshalls—A Fist Full of Days with Dad on Gold Wings

“There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west and my spirit is crying for leaving.” The line from “Stairway to Heaven” weighed heavily on my heart as I waited to board the big bird to Tucson, AZ, for another visit with my dad. The miracle of

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DIY Throttle Therapy in the Pyrenees

Seven men. Eight days. 1,587 miles through the grand Pyrenees of Spain and France.    Not only did we hit many of the most popular and twistiest high mountain roads and passes we could plan for, but also numerous off-the-beaten-path single-lane roads (occasionally barely paved or

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The ‘Most Recognizable’ City in the US—Zanesville, OH

What’s the most recognizable city in all of the U.S.? If you were to ask Amelia Earhart, that would be Zanesville, OH. Her opinion was due to the city’s unique bridge spanning the Muskingum River. But before we get to that, let’s take a brief look

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Ecuador: From Misty Mountains to Sandy Beaches

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was too good to pass up. I had the chance to join Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental’s “Cloud Forest, Coast, and Craters” guided motorcycle tour. Not only was this tour going to pile everything Ecuador has to offer into seven action-packed days, but

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Aging Men in the Wild

It was time to get the band back together. Finally, a reunion ride! Our first group rides were around Los Angeles, CA, consisting of all-day loops out on the Angeles Crest Highway, Angeles Forest Highway, Big Tujunga Canyon and Little Tujunga Canyon. That is, when we weren’t carving

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1000 Miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The distance between Cherokee, NC, and Waynesville, VA, is 476 miles if you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Make it a round trip ride and your total comes to 952 miles—only 48 shy of a grand. Most riders take three or four days to complete this ride at

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8 of the Most Interesting Attractions Along Illinois Route 66

Illinois marks the eastern terminus of Route 66. Simply riding the Mother Road through Illinois makes for an unforgettable trip back to the golden age of American motorism. But the road itself isn’t everything. The fun, entertaining, and occasionally delicious pit stops you find along the way elevate the

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Discover the Waterfalls of US 64 in North Carolina

North Carolina has no shortage of great, scenic mountain roads for motorcyclists to explore. But even in this distinguished crowd, one section of US 64 stands out. This federal highway is a long one, running over 2,200 miles from Nags Head on North Carolina’s eastern coast to Teec

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Celebrating 50 Years of Flight: Riding Honda’s Legendary Gold Wing from Barber to Daytona

Helmet buckled. Gloves on. I was squinting into the golden rays of the setting sun as I stood at the edge of the pavement at the Barber Motorsports Park—a sprawling gearhead paradise where the world’s largest motorcycle collection meets a 2.38-mile racetrack.  If there’s such

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10 Things to Do In and Around El Paso, TX

If you read the recent Big Bend Tour, then you might be planning a ride to this beautiful area of Texas. With lots to see and do, it's a great destination for a motorcycle ride. If you find yourself near El Paso, Texas, here are some places you&

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14 Beautiful West Coast Riding Destinations

The West Coast of the U.S. is famous for the bustle of its big cities, like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Between all the rough, however, are scattered incredible diamonds of natural beauty. America’s western coastline (not including Alaska) cover roughly 1,300 miles. It’s often rocky

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A Historic Day in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland’s largest city, has deep roots in American history. For starters, its historical railroad carried Abraham Lincoln to his inauguration in 1861. Although Alan Pinkerton had laid secret plans for the safe passage of president-elect Lincoln’s nighttime train connection, there was still considerable risk of his

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5 Burger Joints in Winston-Salem, NC You Should Try on Your Next Ride

Once your stomach starts rumbling louder than a Harley-Davidson engine, it’s time to stop the ride and grab some lunch. For many riders young and old, a lunch break means one thing—hamburgers. A good burger lunch is an inseparable part of an all-American motorcycle tour. Whether

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Nevada’s Red Desert Jewel—Northshore Road

Not all beautiful motorcycling environments in America bristle with abundant plant life and teem with animals. The barren, rugged majesty of the desert makes for a charming ride as well. Northshore Road in southern Nevada is a unique one, even among the many great U.S. desert rides. Despite its

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Billings, Montana Shamrock Tour®: Exploring Montana’s Trailhead

"Is your bike running and in gear?” I said nervously to Luke, one hand on my camera and one hand on the clutch lever. We watched the grizzly make its way toward us, just a few feet away at this point. This was one of the many moments on

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Cuba, MO—Missouri’s Official Mural City

Many towns and cities along Route 66 boast some types of murals. But only one of them is officially dubbed the Mural City. That would be Cuba, MO. This small city of a bit over 3,000 residents sits in Crawford County, some 85 miles southwest from St. Louis. Since

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10 Things to Do In and Around Duluth, MN

If you found yourself reading our recent Duluth, Minnesota Shamrock Tour, you might be wondering what else there is to do and see in this area. Here are some of our favorite spots to explore. Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center Located in Canal Park directly adjacent to the Duluth Ship

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Visit the Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac, IL

Hearing the words “Pontiac” and “Route 66” might bring to your mind images of cruising down the road in a luxurious American-made automobile. Pontiac, IL, might have nothing to do with the car marque, but the city is intricately linked to Route 66—for motorcyclists and car drivers alike.

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Boring, OR—The Most Exciting Place to Visit

Booooooooooring! So you might think, but Boring, OR, is anything but boring. In fact, according to the town’s slogan, it’s the “the most exciting place to live.”  Alright, maybe that’s a bit of marketing hyperbole, but the sentiment stands. There’s plenty of fun stuff to see

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Nebraska: Sugar Sand and Solitude

In the center of Nebraska lies the Sandhills, encompassing more than 19,000 square miles of scattered small towns and ranches, along with half a million cows. This unlikely destination had been on my bucket list for years. Finally, I found myself at Flyover Brewing in Scottsbluff, NE, with my

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park—A Green Paradise

If you haven’t ridden in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park yet, what are you waiting for? Set time for a trip and get in the saddle, because you’re missing out. Covering 522,000 acres on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National

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Head Out on a Capital Ride in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is a city everyone everywhere knows. If nothing else, they’re aware it’s the capital of the United States and home to both the White House and the Congress. But Washington, D.C., is so much more than just the political heart of America. The city

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City Escape: Grand Rapids, MN

Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but that’s selling it short—there are more than 14,000 lakes in the North Star State. This all-paved City Escape route takes you to see some of the most gorgeous of the bunch. These roads aren’t blessed

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Ozarks: Coffee, Cuisine, and Cruising

I’ve spent my entire life in the Southwest. I’ve gone from growing up in northern Arizona to a brief stint in southern California and then to calling Colorado my home for the past decade. The thought of living anywhere near the South never crossed my mind. I mean,