City Escape - RoadRUNNER (Page 6)

City Escape: Los Angeles, California Northbound

> A great northern escape from Los Angeles is through Ojai and the Los Padres National Forest, which is commonly considered the “better way” of getting to the Pacific Coast Highway from LA (between Cambria and Carmel). Best rides are in the fall when central valley temps drop below 100

Jul/Aug '14

City Escape: Denver, Colorado

> Dual sport Colorado in a day! The twisty paved roads of Jarre Canyon connect to the sandy forest of Rampart Range and return you to pavement among the stunning rock formations of the Garden of the Gods before soaring 14,115 paved feet of elevation on Pikes Peak. Ride

Jul/Aug '14

City Escape: Québec City to the Charlevoix Area

> Panoramas, mountains, history, geography, and gastronomy are along this route. Venture on Avenue Royale (Route de la Nouvelle-France), one of the oldest roads in Canada. Take the side roads to quaint villages on the shores of the St. Lawrence and enjoy bakeries and local cheeses. Length Approximately 200 miles

May/Jun '14

City Escape: Orlando, Florida

> Seeking to escape the wonderful world of Disney? Take this clockwise loop around Central Florida’s third largest lake (Apopka) and Lake Dora to the city of Tavares, which is known as America’s Seaplane City. This lakeside community of luncheon and landing spots melds perfectly with pilots of

May/Jun '14

City Escape: San Diego, California

> This ride travels to Julian, an old mining town, in the Laguna Mountains. Roads wind through a picturesque country setting, into the mountains, and down through the desert. The Julian area is most beautiful during the springtime, and the Anza Borrego Desert is cool enough to ride at that

Mar/Apr '14

City Escape: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

> This route meanders along both sides of the Delaware River through New Hope and Easton to its northernmost point in Columbia, NJ. Spring to fall is the best time to take this shaded scenic ride. Length Approximately 165 miles Meet-up Spot The Eagle Diner, 739 W Street Rd, Warminster,

Mar/Apr '14

City Escape: Victoria, British Columbia

> Ride west from historic Victoria via Vancouver Island’s rugged coastline to Port Renfrew, then cross the island through remote villages and ancient forests as well as along rushing rivers back to the Trans Canada Highway by Lake Cowichan. Admire the totem poles in Duncan, and ride the spectacular

Jan/Feb '14

City Escape: New York, New York

> Curve-addicts from New York City can satisfy their cravings on the plethora of motorcycle roads around the lakes in the surrounding areas and through the rolling terrain in Harriman State Park, NY. This tour is best after the first rain in the spring washes away the salt and gravel

Jan/Feb '14

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

Jan/Feb '14

City Escape: Toronto, Ontario

> Use Kingston Road and Highway 2 to escape Canada’s most populous city; then let the twisty backroads of the Kawarthas take you away from the crush of traffic. Keep watch for the Buckhorn, Dyno, and Northeys Bay Road. The best times to ride are late September, early October,

Nov/Dec '13

City Escape: Austin, Texas

> A romp through the eastern edge of Texas Hill Country. Tall, rugged hills with thin layers of soil on top of limestone or granite rock make for a scenic backroad excursion through a western movie-set landscape. Length Approximately 226 miles Meet-up spot Starbucks, 12400 SR 71, Austin, TX. Lunch

Nov/Dec '13

City Escape: Columbus, Ohio

> Stretching east out of Ohio’s capital city and into the rising sun, the topography quickly transitions from flat to excellent rural hill country. The first warm days of April open the riding season, which extends well into October. Fall foliage can be spectacular. Length Approximately 190 miles Meet-up

Sep/Oct '13

City Escape: Phoenix, Arizona

> You’ll experience a diverse loop that includes a high desert lake and historic mining towns. This route is rideable virtually all year. Length Approximately 225 miles Meet-up Spot Cindy’s Arizona Café, 124 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ, (480) 655-1349. Lunch Stop Libby’s El Rey Café, 999

Sep/Oct '13

City Escape: Vancouver, British Columbia

> A winding tarmac ribbon soaring from sea to sky through BC’s Coast Range into semi-desert, then back through the spectacular Fraser Canyon. Take in four climate zones! Yes, it’s a long ride, but it’s comfortably doable in a day as long as you start early. This

Jul/Aug '13

City Escape: Los Angeles, California

> This ride is very diverse with sections that include: climbing through the Cleveland National Forest, outstanding views of Lake Elsinore, and scenic roads through native oak forest. Many interesting attractions spaced out along the route allow for a full day of riding. Length Approximately 120 miles Meet-up Spot Starbucks

Jul/Aug '13

City Escape: Atlanta

> A scenic jaunt through the southern Appalachians and rural northern Georgia, this route contains an abundance of natural beauty. The best times to go are April to June and September to November. Length Approximately 226 miles Meet-up Spot Starbucks, 12330 Crabapple Rd, Alpharetta, GA. Lunch Stop Hofer’s of

May/Jun '13

City Escape: Washington, D.C.

> A relaxing ramble through rolling Maryland farmlands and the Blue Ridge Mountains with challenging curves and scenic vistas. The best times to go on this loop are May, June, September, and October. Length Approximately 186 miles. Meet-up spot Starbucks at 14941 Shady Grove Rd (Fallsgrove Shopping Center across from

May/Jun '13

City Escape: Portland, OR

> This route includes some of the most breathtaking scenery in the northwest United States, from sweeping vistas atop Mt. Hood to the geological wonder that is the Columbia River Gorge. Spring, summer, and fall are all glorious seasons to experience this road trip. Length Approximately 184 miles. Meet-up Spot