Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. For motorcyclists California provides diversity rivaling any of the other 49 states. From the deserts of southern California, Death Valley, the stunning beauty of the coastline, to the thrill of riding the Sierra Nevadas, California has more to offer bikers than most people would be … Read more
By Lisa Breen Our ever-changing world speeds past at an alarming rate. Our insatiable appetite for instant gratification seems to grow with wild abandon. I can't help but wonder what we might be missing as our lives pass in a blur. When was the last time we took the long way home? Whatever happened to … Read more
By Tom Matthews There is an old fable about three blind monks coming upon an elephant for the first time. When they returned to the monastery each monk was anxious to describe the beast to his fellow monks. The first, having grabbed the elephant's leg said, "an elephant is like a tree." The second, having … Read more
By Sharon Feldman & David Devlin Everyone knows that the anticipation of a vacation sometimes exceeds the reality of the trip. Last year, my riding partner, Sharon, and I were lucky to find a motorcycle tour offered by Coastline Motorcycle Tours & Rentals of Victoria, British Columbia, where this was certainly not the case. We … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. America’s Favorite Drive469 Miles2 or 3 daysWaynesboro, VA to Cherokee, NC The Blue Ridge Parkway is much more than just a scenic byway with many natural attractions; it is also a cross-section of Appalachian mountain history. All along the Parkway are overlook signs, visitor center … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. When you are planning that spe- Cial trip to ride the Rockies in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado plan to staying at one, or all three, of these very special places. There are located such that you could plan a big loop ride and … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. If you took a trip from Chicago to Cheyenne, then to Denver, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville and Indianapolis before returning to Chicago it would be a 3,100 mile trip. That is how far it is just to Ride Around Texas — over 3,100 miles! … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On the Road Again, April 2006. Eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas (54 Miles) Spend the entire day enjoying this ride. The Talimena Scenic Drive follows along the top of the Ouachita, Winding Stair and Rich Mountain ranges. The forests of the Ouachita National Forest presents the rider with stunning forest beauty … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. New Mexico Land Of Enchantment Welcome to New Mexico as we add another state to our list of places you will want to Experience. No matter how many times you visit each time you will find new places to go and interesting things to see. … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. Colorado Front Range Tom Matthews Turkey Creek Tours Sitting at the convergence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, the city of Denver lies between the vast expanse of the Great Plains to the east and the foothills and high peaks of the Rockies … Read more