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Motorcycle Tour in Ireland: Land of Story and Song

Jul/Aug '19 Premium Content

Ireland: Land of Story and Song

Giant Steps I tiptoe out of Dublin astride a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (a touch nervous on the left side of the road, to be honest) and into a lush countryside of narrow lanes, hedgerows, and heath. Ireland is a land of storytellers and stories, and I am here to hear

2019 Honda CB300R

2019 Honda CB300R

Is it retro modern or streamlined steam-punk? No matter. Whatever the inspirations for its design, the naked 2019 CB300R is a pretty machine. And beginners, short-hop commuters, and many others with an abiding appreciation of small-displacement, user-friendly models will be visiting their local Honda showroom to check it out in

Getting Your Body Ready for Motorcycle Touring

Getting Your Body Ready for Motorcycle Touring

Much has been written and said about preparing a rider’s motorcycle for a new touring season, but relatively little is ever said about preparing a rider’s body for long motorcycle rides. As all serious riders know, it takes much more mental focus and physical stamina to ride a

2018 Kymco New Model Lineup Review: Smaller Displacement, Still as fun

2018 Kymco New Model Lineup: Smaller Displacement, Still as Fun!

> Now in its 54th year of manufacturing, Kymco continues to be a global leader in producing scooters and small motorcycles under its own name, and engines for the likes of BMW and Kawasaki. The last few years, the Taiwanese company has sold many side-by-sides and ATVs and has even

Redverz Solo Expedition Tent

Redverz Solo Expedition Tent

Redverz is famous for making tents not just for people, but for motorcycles too. The Redverz Atacama Expedition II, for instance, can fit up to three people and one fully loaded adventure bike. As nice as the Atacama’s roominess is, it’s a bit of overkill for a solo

Denver, Colorado City Escape

Denver, Colorado City Escape

> The highest continuous paved road in the United States is in Rocky Mountain National Park—Trail Ridge Road. Connecting Estes Park (the town that inspired Stephen King’s novel, The Shining) to Grand Lake, home of … well, a pretty big lake! But then again, why settle for ghost stories,

Route 66 East: America’s Main Street

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Route 66 East: America’s Main Street

More than any other stretch of pavement, Route 66 imprinted the open road into the American psyche and helped shape the cultural fabric of the nation as the automobile came of age. The historic route can trace its origins back to 1857 when the Army Corps of Engineers began work

Route 66 West: Riding the Mother Road

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Route 66 West: Riding the Mother Road

Today, when people think about Route 66, they see visions of dramatic expanses of southwestern desert and the adventure of exploring the wide-open country. At its peak, the stretch of 66 through New Mexico, Arizona, and California was a bustling highway as Americans moved west to seek their fortunes. Then

Iconic Roads: Blue Ridge Parkway

May/Jun '15 Premium Content

Iconic Roads: Blue Ridge Parkway

Classic Roads: Pacific Coast Highway

May/Jun '15 Premium Content

Classic Roads: Pacific Coast Highway

Review: 2013 Honda CB1100

Review: 2013 Honda CB1100

Classic Styling with Modern Performance Honda’s retro-styled CB1100 was introduced to the Japanese market in 2010, but there was some doubt whether we would ever see it here in America. Good news! The CB1100  finally came to our shores in 2013, and I was chomping at the bit to

Weekend for Two: Paso Robles, California

Jul/Aug '14 Premium Content

Weekend for Two: Paso Robles, California

When you head on tour with your special someone, you aren’t just looking for nice roads and pretty views; you’re on the hunt for a place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy some quality time together. That’s just what you’ll find in Paso Robles, CA.

Weekend for Two: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Jul/Aug '14 Premium Content

Weekend for Two: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Known as “The Little Switzerland of America,” Eureka Springs, AR, offers the perfect escape for couples looking for a romantic getaway to another time. The town gets its name, and much of its history, from a nearby spring that was reputed to hold special healing powers. When word spread about

Weekend for Two: Staunton, Virginia

Jul/Aug '14 Premium Content

Weekend for Two: Staunton, Virginia

Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Staunton, VA, is a cultural crossroads offering a weekend of art, history, and motorcycling. The city is home to the American Shakespeare Center, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, and the Museum of American Frontier Culture. Staunton’s quaint downtown features many buildings

City Escape: St. Louis, Missouri

City Escape: St. Louis, Missouri

> Riders will follow the Missouri River along its serpentine course from the outskirts of St. Louis to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Pleasant views of farmland, charming villages, and numerous vineyards abound on this journey through the Missouri Rhineland. Length Approximately 230 miles Meet-up Spot Starbucks, 6187

The New 2014 BMW K1600GT Sport

The New 2014 BMW K1600GT Sport

For 2014 BMW is adding a new trim-line to their king-tourer, the K1600. The “new” K 1600 GT Sport differentiates itself from its siblings, the K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL, with a two-color Sakhir orange metallic and black metallic paint scheme, black gloss coated wheels, low windshield, and

Honda ST1300 ABS

Honda ST1300 ABS

> In the ST1300, Honda has introduced a bike with more capacity, more power, a lighter frame, and more equipment features than its predecessor. If you need a comfortable bike for longer trips that is still sporty enough for twisty roads, here it is. Concept & Transformation I will never