Motorcycle Road Trips Riding Across Scenic Routes

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Motorcycle Road Trips: Riding Across Scenic Routes, the ultimate guide for motorcycling enthusiasts who crave the thrill of the open road. This comprehensive volume offers an in-depth exploration of the world's most iconic and breathtaking routes, from the sun-drenched coasts of California to the rugged landscapes of the Himalayas. Learn about essential gear, safety tips, and the best times to ride, along with detailed route descriptions and practical advice for planning your adventures. Discover lesser-known gems, embrace the spirit of adventure motorcycling, and get inspired by stories from seasoned riders. Whether you're a seasoned biker or new to the world of motorcycle touring, this book is your ticket to exploring the globe on two wheels.

New Zealand is a spectacular country when seen from onboard a motorbike.Author Kim Johnston has profiled twenty incredible routes, showcasing the best rides on offer, covering a mix of one day rides and longer trips.With an intended bias towards the glory of the South Island, each chapter depicts a magnificent motorcycle ride. With maps, a detailed description and scenic highlights as well as interesting detours and stops along the way, this is the ideal research tool for motorcyclists looking to ride that dream route. Fully illustrated in order to show off the both the beauty of the country and the roads travelled, this guidebook is written for both New Zealand motorcyclists and overseas visitors. Get out there and ride!

Pack light and get on your bike. Ride with friends on a weekend trip or for the long haul. Experience the most exciting motorcycle road trips in the world.

Whether considering an ocean-to-ocean cross-country journey, a vacation ride through the Canadian Rockies, a full-length tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway, or an ambitious Four-Corners ride, Motorcycle Journeys Through North America provides the "big-idea" guidance every rider needs to plan fun-filled motorcycle tours throughout the continental United States and Canada. Emphasis is placed on the very best roads, with expert advice on: When to go Which routes to select Areas to avoid Must-see attractions along the way Places to stay and eat You'll also find plenty of first-hand stories and hard-earned lessons from expert touring riders. The only question that will remain is, What are you waiting for?

Thirty-four classic rides through the Southwest's quintessential scenes.

Forty classic rides through the region's quintessential scenes * With its spectacular and varied scenes, no other region of America can best the Pacific Northwest when it comes to motorcycle touring—whether a Sunday afternoon ride with friends or a multiday adventure. Now, with Motorcycle Touring in the Pacific Northwest, bikers have an unparalleled guide describing forty classic rides across the quintessential landscapes of Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver/British Columbia—from the rugged Pacific coast to breathtaking islands, from rain forests to deserts, from the Cascades to the Rockies. In friendly prose peppered with anecdotes, sidebars, and interesting asides, Christy Karras and Steve Zusy describe the routes—most representing a day's worth of riding—and include a map for each, color photographs, and details aplenty on road conditions and terrain, sites worth stopping for, amenities, and side trips.

"I remember waking up one day on a solo motorcycle adventure. My first conscious sensation of the day was the cool air on my face, and the sound of a bird singing joyfully, just outside my tent. The warm light of the sun had already begun to fill my tent as it mixed with the cool, crisp morning air." - Tim CollinsMotorcycles and camping go hand in hand. This comprehensive, practical guide-perfect for novice and pro motorcycle campers alike-outlines all you need to know to prepare for, survive, and enjoy the great outdoors on your motorcycle. The Fundamentals of Motorcycle Camping covers how to make wise riding and camping gear choices to meticulously assemble your perfect motorcycle camping setup, avoid common pitfalls while planning your trip, master all the logistics, and implement wilderness survival tactics to deal with potential hazards in the wild.-Route planning and finding campsites-Intricacies of riding and camping gear-Techniques for loading gear safely on your bike-Food storage, filtering water, and cooking at camp-Weather issues: Thunderstorms, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures-Dangerous plants and animals in the wild-Equipment storage and care to extend the life of your gear-Getting the most enjoyment out of your motorcycle camping ?Tim Collins is an experienced motorcycle camper with a passion for venturing off on his motorcycle towards the horizon to sleep out under the stars. His desire to share the many benefits of this immersive, budget-friendly, adventurous and rewarding hobby has motivated him to assist others to find their bliss on the road.

You're a rider…an independent spirit who's reluctant to follow someone else's road map. But there are thousands of miles of road out there, and you could spend months searching for the best ones. Gary McKechnie has spent years exploring the nation by bike, and these are his top rides, from the rocky New England coast to the wide-open West. McKechnie covers popular rides through Hudson River Valley, Amish Country, the Smoky Mountains and Georgia Hills, Washington State, the Pacific Coast, and everything in-between. In this fifth edition of his best-selling guide, McKechnie includes: Exciting new photographs of rides like the Hudson River Ralley Run, the Pacific Coast Run, and the Red Rocks Run New tips on the best food, shopping, and nightlife you'll experience along the way Don't waste your valuable two-wheeled vacation. Instead, let Great American Motorcycle Tours be your guide.