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September/October 2015

San Francisco, California to Seattle, Washington: The Unusual Route

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San Francisco, California to Seattle, Washington: The Unusual Route

For simple navigation it would be easy to connect both cities via Highway 1 along the coast, but the inland route, including an occasional coastal intermezzo, promises much more diversity. Wow! This is steeper than it looks on television—and much better. We don’t know what to do first.

Folkston, Georgia Shamrock Tour®: Sand in the Swamp

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Folkston, Georgia Shamrock Tour®: Sand in the Swamp

Stretching across the Florida-Georgia border lies an impenetrable wall of stoic old oaks draped with Spanish moss and rooted in the dark, murky waters of the Okefenokee Swamp. With rumors of unexplained and supernatural phenomena, the swamp is full of secrets to be discovered. Sand Belongs on the Beach Folkston,

The Oklahoma Adventure Trail: Mission Impossible

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The Oklahoma Adventure Trail: Mission Impossible

“We’re taking the bypass,” a wise James Pratt belts out from aboard his faded yellow Suzuki DR-Z400. “I’m out of gas and there is no way these guys will get those pigs through the woods in this muck.” The “woods” we are about to enter are a segment

City Escape: Tucson, Arizona

City Escape: Tucson, Arizona

> This southern Arizona loop ride includes varied road types, picturesque scenery, and well-placed historic towns. Riders will get a taste of the Old West, peruse eclectic art, and enjoy rich desert flora and fauna. It’s a fall, winter, and spring ride since the summer temperatures in the southwest

City Escape: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

City Escape: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

> This Bucks County covered bridge route is meant for laid-back scenic cruising. Along the way you’ll be rewarded with canopied country byways, crossing eight beautifully maintained covered bridges and through historic villages with an abundance of eclectic shops and restaurants. Riders will want to stop often. Length Approximately

City Escape: Las Vegas, Nevada

City Escape: Las Vegas, Nevada

> This loop south of Las Vegas is a serene escape from the urban bustle. Once free from the neon lights and the traffic of Sin City, riders will experience the raw beauty of the Mojave Desert. The clear desert air allows awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains, expansive sand dunes,

Labrador, Canada: Just Keep Riding North

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Labrador, Canada: Just Keep Riding North

Bouncing down the endless gravel roads of the Trans-Labrador Highway (TLH), it becomes clear why Labrador is nicknamed “The Big Land.” It’s vast with a capital V. “How far north can I ride from Lake George, NY?” That question arises with an email from Tom Nelson, an architect, sports

Reader Ride: Kaslo, British Columbia “Lookout” for Your Friends

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Reader Ride: Kaslo, British Columbia “Lookout” for Your Friends

Our 2010 KTM 990 Adventure easily rolls along the smooth forest service road adjacent to the Columbia Wetlands, the largest of their kind anywhere in the province of British Columbia. This portion of our tour was unplanned, but we did take the advice of our innkeeper the night before to

Comparison: 2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited vs. 2015 Indian Roadmaster

Comparison: 2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited vs. 2015 Indian Roadmaster

> Forget the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight. With these two American V-twin heavyweights, the Rumble in the Jungle with Ali vs. Foreman is much more appropriate. Our testing ground was the hot, humid “jungle” of the Deep South. I spent thousands of miles on a mix of interstates, country byways,

Review: 2015 Suzuki GSX-S 750

Review: 2015 Suzuki GSX-S 750

> Suzuki has a long history of 750cc, four-stroke motorcycles starting with the GS750 in 1977. In the mid-1980s, the “X” was added for the gen four iteration, which ushered in liquid cooling. Over the years, they evolved leading us to the current generation 10, GSX-S750, making it one of

2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800: Mama Mia, That’s a Spicy Italian!

2015 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800: Mama Mia, That’s a Spicy Italian!

> Many may recall that MV Agusta was repatriated from Harley-Davidson in 2010 by the Castiglioni family. Since then, the reborn niche motorcycle maker has been bringing out some exciting new models, while also trying to expand its market coverage. MV’s foray into the sport-touring segment with the new