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January/February 2015

Following the Delaware River: A Roundtrip Tour Through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York

Following the Delaware River: A Roundtrip Tour Through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York

This epic roundtrip of the historic Delaware River begins and ends at Washington Crossing Historic Park. As depicted in the famous painting by German-American artist Emanuel Leutze, this is where General George Washington led his Revolutionary War soldiers across the Delaware River on that fateful Christmas Day night. Historic sites

Washington—Olympic Peninsula: Water Rules

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Washington—Olympic Peninsula: Water Rules

The Olympic Peninsula is not only surrounded by water on three sides—it is ruled by the wet elements, which forms a unique place in the Pacific Northwest. Whack! This could go so wrong, I think to myself. Just before the salmon hits the faces of the surprised customers, the

Brainerd, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®: Classic American Getaway

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Brainerd, Minnesota Shamrock Tour®: Classic American Getaway

We are riding north to Brainerd from Minneapolis through the northwestern part of the Midwest, where people are genuinely friendly, always have time for chitchat, and cherish beer and cheese as it was intended. My wife, Sarah, and I already feel right at home, at least in July (cold winter

Delaware River – New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania: Where the River Takes Us

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Delaware River – New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania: Where the River Takes Us

“If you wish to go fast, go alone. If you wish to go far, go together.” – African proverb Our four-day journey up the Delaware River to its source begins on the hottest day of the year. It is near 90 degrees as my girlfriend, Cori, and I pack “Big Red”

Arizona and New Mexico: Southwestern Diversity

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Arizona and New Mexico: Southwestern Diversity

“To those devoid of imagination a blank place on the map is a useless waste; to others, the most valuable part.” Author, Aldo Leopold As motorcyclists, we are by nature attracted to the lines and dots on a map. However, those blank places that Leopold referenced are what make a

City Escape: Charlotte, North Carolina

City Escape: Charlotte, North Carolina

> Leaving the hustle and bustle of the Queen City, it doesn’t take long to find curvy, scenic mountain roads that will delight any motorcyclist. There are several interesting stops along the way, but this loop is all about the ride. The area’s moderate climate makes this route

City Escape: Little Rock, Arkansas

City Escape: Little Rock, Arkansas

> This route takes you from Little Rock into the Ouachita Mountains and provides riders with some of the best roads and scenic overlooks in Arkansas, plus the opportunity for a relaxing mineral bath in historic Hot Springs. Length Approximately 200 miles Meet-up Spot Starbucks at 12901 Cantrell Rd, Little

Umbria: Italy’s Dreamy Heartland

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Umbria: Italy’s Dreamy Heartland

I’m riding south through Umbria on the Via Flaminia, the ancient road connecting Rome with Rimini on the Adriatic Coast. I fancy it has been improved since Gaius Flaminius initiated construction around 220 B.C.—now named prosaically “Strada Statale 3.” This fast two-lane highway sweeps along the western

Reader Ride – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: Island Hopping

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Reader Ride – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: Island Hopping

Sometimes you have an idea you know isn’t smart, but you go ahead regardless. Sometimes it turns out you were worried about nothing. Sometimes it turns out you were dead right, but things work out anyway. That’s what happened when I went off-roading in the Cape Breton Highlands—

2015 Harley-Davidson Models: No Rider Left Behind

2015 Harley-Davidson Models: No Rider Left Behind

> Milwaukee’s Motor Company has rolled out its new 2015 touring and cruiser big-twin lineup in Sonoma, near the heart of California’s scenic wine country. Project RUSHMORE, which was introduced last year as a commitment from Harley-Davidson to listen to its customers, and construct machines based on their

Review: 2015 Indian Roadmaster

Review: 2015 Indian Roadmaster

> In the February ‘14 issue of RoadRUNNER, we learned about Indian Motorcycle’s Chieftain when Florian laid out the form and function of the maker’s key touring model for 2014. Chock full of good intentions, massive investments in both capital and engineering, and American  bravado—Indian came to

Long-term Review: 2014 Honda Gold Wing - The King of Touring

Long-term Review: 2014 Honda Gold Wing - The King of Touring

> I’ve been riding this Gold Wing for thousands of miles, through rain and sunshine, from coast to coast, and with a passenger. Needless to say the Gold Wing has become a second home of sorts. When I told Sarah about my long-term test assignment, she said, “Oh that’