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Utah – Looping from Phoenix

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. Looping from Phoenix Tina L. Lopez photos: Robert Riberia Which way do we go? One of the unique things about Moab is that with so many great "to and from" routes to choose from, you can visit time and time again and never travel the … Read more

BackRoads – Canyons of the Southwest

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. Utah or Bust David Christiansen The "Mild Bunch", a group of riders in San Antonio, Texas launch out of Helotes, Texas every year in the last days of May for a long weekend in Big Bend National Park. This ride has been a tradition since … Read more

BackRoads – Touring North Texas

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. Touring North Texas Plains, Lakes and Town Squares The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits smack dab in the middle of the north Texas plains region. Lakes and water sports recreation abound here, but that hasn't always been the case. Step back to the dust bowl days … Read more

BackRoads – Moab, UT: A Destination Worth the Journey

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. A destination worthy of the journey Tina L. Lopez photos courtesy of Robert Riberia and the Moab Area Travel Council Sweeping curves, twisting turns, and scenery that takes your breath away…with the journey to get there spectacular as well! Could you ask for more? Moab, … Read more

BackRoads – Florida to Colorado in December

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. Florida – Colorado in December Are You Nuts? Tom Matthews The e-mail read: "as a retired psychologist, how can I put this delicately? Florida to Colorado in December. Hmm. What are your plans for the eight-foot snow drifts in western Kansas? Hope you have electric … Read more

GoDometer – New Hampshire: A Palette of Fall Colors — May 2007

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. New Hampshire words: Sue Haley photos: Julia Freeman-Woolpert It looked like something out of the movies. I stood up on the back pegs of the bike and snapped repeatedly trying to capture the vivid colors I saw through the lens. Bright reds, oranges, and yellows … Read more

New Mexico – Trail of the Mountain Spirits

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, September 2007. COURTESY OF THE NEW MEXICO TOURISM DEPARTMENT BY JIM ORR Trail of the Mountain Spirits Silver City, Gila River and Lake Roberts Larry Gore Next, is New Mexico, rightfully called the "Land of Enchantment". Here we discover the marks left by miners, homesteaders, Indians, Spanish … Read more

Arkansas – Ozark Moonshine Run

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, September 2007. The Ozark Moonshine Run Photos and Text: Bob "Pack Rat" Richards Recently I was asked if I had a favorite day trip ride, and if so, where was it and would I share it with the rest of the riders out there. Without a second's … Read more