Back in early 2018, a buddy and I had recently moved to Cebu, Philippines for work. We both purchased KTM Dukes (me a 390 and him a 200) as we'd heard they were the perfect bikes for commuting through the staunch city traffic as well as carving up the mountain twisties just minutes away from the heart of the city. Once we found ourselves with a couple extra days off, we decided to take a day trip to the southern part of Cebu island to experience some of the beautiful roads and sights the locals had been telling us about, such as Kawasan Falls and Osmena Peak (see pics below).  Our plan was to head out on the 3 hour trek south early in the morning and ride all the way back that afternoon so we'd have a full day's rest the next day before going back to work. Our early 20's bodies and minds were amped for a tiring, yet adventure-filled day.As nature would have it, we quickly got behind schedule, making many unplanned stops along the way for homemade goat's milk ice cream, sending up my drone for incredible views of palm tree-filled valleys and breathtaking seaside cliffs, taking a dip in the turquoise blue waters of Kawasan Falls, and asking for directions from locals as we got lost in remote mountain villages on roads we weren't sure we'd be able to pass. We eventually found ourselves at the top of Osmena Peak, the highest point on Cebu Island, watching one of the most vibrant sunsets we'd ever seen. At this point, we were about 4 hours behind our "planned" schedule. As the sun slowly slipped below the ocean horizon, we were faced with a decision - follow through with our original plan of making the 3 hour ride back to Cebu City, albeit in complete darkness, or call an audible and ride even further south about 1.5 hours to the town of Oslob, known for being one of the best places on earth to swim with whale sharks. It was an easy decision. We hiked back down the mountain and saddled up again for our last ride south for the day. After grabbing a bite to eat at the only establishment still open in the town of Oslob, we did some last minute searching for a place to crash for the night. Thankfully, due to the high volume of tourists that often visit Oslob, we were able to find a cheap room. The next morning, we woke up bright and early to swim with 30+ foot long whale sharks, which was an absolutely unforgettable and humbling experience. Once we were back on shore, we were ready for the 4 hour ride back to Cebu City. But we had a problem. We didn't realize that we'd spent literally all of our remaining cash on the fee to swim with the whale sharks and our fuel tanks were less than a quarter full. Our problem was amplified when we discovered that the town's lone ATM machine was out of order. We began to scramble through our backpacks to scrounge up every last coin we could find to fill up our tanks as much as we could. I managed to find 180 pesos ($3.60) worth of coins scattered throughout various pockets in my backpack. This got me to about half a tank. My buddy faired a little better and was able to get around 3 quarters full with his change. We began our trek back, stopping at every town along the way in search of a working ATM. Finally, after stopping in 4 or 5 small towns, we found a working ATM in the town of Argao, a little under halfway back, and were able to fill up our tanks. Good thing, because with the amount of fuel I had left at that point, I probably wouldn't have made it to the next town and would have needed to resort to asking for gas money from locals to get home. What a time. Throughout my remaining 2 years in Cebu, I rode this same route several more times. Thankfully, for those trips, I knew to pack a little extra cash.

I took this journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Saint Petersburg, Florida in a Toyota Tacoma many years ago with a Yellow Lab named Hooper riding shotgun. This was long before I even learned how to ride a motorcycle. It was an incredible and exhausting journey from one tip of the continent to the other. Just looking back at this route on a map, it's almost overwhelming to remember this trip. Now, many years later and working as a Motorcycle Safety Instructor in PA, I can't wait to experience this journey again while riding on my motorcycle. Anyone looking for a once in a lifetime trip, give this route a try and thank me later. Be warned however, this trip is intense and will but your riding skills to the test.

So this story is about when right after my msf when I picked up my bike, a ctx700n dct, and my wife drove me to the dealership. I grabbed my ride and was nervous. I threw my phone on my ram holder put my Bluetooth on and hit the road, luckily not literally, it was such a freeing experience, like your first time kissing a girl, your first day out of school and just felt so soul fulfilling. When I got home I couldn't help but to smile bigger then a Cheshire cats grin. I still love riding and every day I ride is just enjoyable as can be every single time.

From the cool forest air and steep roads of the Valles Caldera Natl Preserve, ride the twisty scenic route to the high desert of Taos. While riding 64 north out of Taos, look to the right (east) to see the creative dwellings of the Earthship Community along the highway as you pass. After passing through Tres Piedras, enter Carson Natl Forest and enjoy gorgeous views of sweeping valleys along the winding stretch of mountain passes. Stop at Brazos Summit to take it all in before heading down to Chama, NM. The ride into Pagosa Springs brings more stunning views along with the winding climb up Wolf Creek Pass, with its waterfalls and creek-side road, until you reach the quiet and friendly town of Creede.

One of the most stunning days of riding on a recent long distance road trip. From Jemez Springs, NM to Creede, CO taking every twisty scenic road I could find. Very little traffic but big on views, bring snacks and water as well as a full tank of gas, as there are not many services along this route.

A ride to Phoenix and back to visit past friends from my service in the US Army

Ride to CVMA Chapter 27-9 meetings, always a good ride to spend time with my brothers and sisters!

My time in MSF course was the hilarious. We all come from different levels of experience me having none at the time. I recall many of us within the class who claimed to have ***YEARS OF EXPERIENCE***  or they might've I said "I've been riding sense I was a child" then proceeds to drop the bike or have the worst experience through the course. TBH felt bad for them but we all start somewhere right...If you like shorter rides but fun curvy streets & straightaways away from town... check out the URL above

My ultimate ride would be a mix of highways and back roads, through a variety of beautiful scenery. Oregon is known for its amazing wilderness and natural sights, as well as its changes in elevation and fun back roads. I believe it would be a perfect trip to take with my dad as he's the one that got me into motorcycling and he's now starting to ride less and less. It would be a fantastic adventure for the both of us, as I have never been on a long adventure like this, and it would likely be his last big ride. I think it would be a perfect shared experience in an amazing environment

The Beginners Curve - 10hrs of rain on a 12hr day down to the start of Natchez, ride to the end of Natchez and continue along the coast, catching the ferry at Dauphine Islands and over to Gulf Shores. Continue along the coast to Flor-Bama and head north towards Montgomery Al. Once passed, the curves will start to pick up as you make your way into the mountains, bring your A-game because the Cherohala Skyway is up next, and once through the winding mountain, your riding through the Tail of the Dragon. Enjoy the twisty Tail because after that your on your way to Knoxville TN as you bask in your success. You have rode through torrential rain, conquered hours of highway, played in the sandy roads along the coast, and dominated the curves of the mountains. But don’t fret, as you near home to Cincinnati, be sure to hit KY-10 (Hookers Run), for one last hoorah, to remind you that adventure doesn’t have to be hours of saddle time and states away, it’s right there in your backyard.

My favorite loop in the area 4+ hours of riding with beautiful sites and awesome twisties. Some nice tourist towns along the way if you want to stop for coffee or a bite, or browse the shops! Also, Ely is where I went to college. And if you're into the outdoors, you could camp and rent a canoe to do some fishing or just spend time on the water! The route back from Ely is close to my hometown, so I could stop and visit my folks. The Skibo Lookout is beautiful spot to take a break and enjoy the views. Then some more twisties and I'm back home in gorgeous Duluth!If you're ever touring and come to Duluth, I would highly suggest this route as a day trip!

This was my maiden voyage to Mexico. I didn't want to do the stereotypical American visit of going to Cancun/Acapulco/a place with a resort. I wanted to do something that would challenge me. So I rented a BMW GS1200 (the first time I rode an ADV bike) from Moto Explore Mexico in Mexico City and decided to do a solo five-day ride from Mexico City, Bernal, Pinal de Amoles, Jalpan de Serra, Xilitla, then turning back to go to Queretaro before returning the bike back in Mexico City. My Spanish isn't great, so being solo on a motorcycle in a foreign country should be somewhat of a challenge, no? The first place I chose to stop was Bernal. which is known for having the third largest monolith on the planet. When I pulled into town, I was immediately amazed at the beautiful, colorful architecture. I felt like time took me back from the modern urban life I lived to a time where life is more relaxed. The town made me feel like I was experiencing true Mexican culture, something my friends who partied in Mexican five-star resorts, never told me about. While I never made it to the base of the Peña, it did provide an amazing backdrop for the photos I took. That feeling of wonder that captured me in Bernal carried with me at the other Pueblos Magicos I visited: Pinal de Amoles and Jalpan de Serra. My skepticism thought that calling these towns magical was a bit weird, but you have to experience it for yourself to understand why these towns are designated as such. It's not magical in the sense of mysticism, but there is this feeling of stepping out of urban modernity when you visit. It feels different from the rural American towns I've visited....I just can't describe it. Another amazing part of the ride was going through the Sierra Gorda Biosphere. You truly experience a vast difference of climates in just a couple hundred of miles. When I first entered it after leaving Bernal, I felt like I was in the video game Red Dead Redemption...like I was a lonely cowboy riding through nature on this motorized horse. I just came off a ride from the Tail of the Dragon, months prior to this trip, and riding through the Sierra Gorda felt like that ride on steroids. There were so many switchbacks, tight curves, and high dropoffs that made me scared to make one little mistake on a rental bike. I did my best to let the traffic flow past me, but there were times where I was even afraid to bring the bike to a little patch of gravel for fear of losing traction and having the bike slide hundreds of feet into a valley. Nonetheless, it was an exhilarating ride and it made me wished I lived in Mexico City to do that ride periodically. I chose Xilitla because of the Edward James Sculpture Garden. It seemed like an interesting place to stop before heading back towards Mexico City. To be honest, it seemed very hard to take a bad photo there. It felt more immersive than an art museum, you really felt like you were a part of the art pieces. I even swam in a pool created by Salvador Dali (so they say....). Even the butterflies felt like they were an art piece themselves. Before going back to Mexico City, I chose to spend two days in Queretaro. I wanted to check it out because the historical center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and it would just seem cool to see what it's all about. There are two cities I've visited that I'd call the most beautiful cities I've been to: Prague and Queretaro. It was Pueblo Magicos on a bigger level. The same beautiful, colorful architecture that lined the city streets, the same friendliness of the people.....it was just an amazing place. What makes me proud about this trip is that it isn't the typical first experience in Mexico for an American. I made my trip as unique as I could. And as the world prepared to shut down for COVID, I'm glad I was able to go on this ride.

Getting between San Jose and Santa Cruz to find narrow and lonely roads just outside the hustle and bustle. The outlying hills are surprisingly packed so it's hard to feel secluded without driving for hours. This is one of many cheats.

Trip with sons and friends out West during Sturgis Bike Week. ride to the top of Pikes Peak, through the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse

Passing through the Rocky Mountains has been a dream of mine to do it on a bike.  This could be the lucky year!

This is a track of my recently completed Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000.

Clean paved roads that have long sweeping to tight turns on this back road from Stevens Point, WI to Iola, WI. Wisconsin doesn't have much twisty roads, but this is a nice ride to go with yourself or a group.

This is an Epic Blue Ridge Mountains route. Starts with a super scenic ride up the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is fast and scenic. Then it drops off the side of the ridge on super technical twisties. You scrape some pegs down low and then you work your way back up the mountains to Little Switzerland. Stop there for lunch because there are several restaurants with 100 mile views. Then the road comes back down the ridge (again, incredibly twisty) before an easy cruise back to Asheville. You'll want easy at this point, because you'll be tired!

Tampa to Key West on an electric motorcycle... with a few extra optional stops along the way to avoid any range anxiety. Also so we don't have to be shy on the throttle. This ride is important to me to prove that a long distance electric motorcycle adventure is just as rewarding as a gas motorcycle adventure.

An awesome loop starting from Porterville and then cresting the Sierra mountains along the "Mighty 190" - this ride gets your twisty on!

Crazy adventure with my brother up to the Canadian border coming up in a couple of weeks!

My go to ride when I just need to have a quick get away around time for a lunch break or after work to relax. Actual time is around 50 - 55min depending on traffic.

Ride to the Dawn Patrol Memorial Day Poker Run-Rain Date.Ride of twisting and winding roads thru Central Jersey to the Delaware River and then back to the clubhouse

a 17 hour ride from Boulder CO to Telluride CO via Cottonwood pass and Last Dollar Road

This was a beautiful ride through Virginia and West Virginia visiting Tour of Honor Memorials.

This Ride is special to me because it was my Last Ride on my 2018 KLR650 because two days later I had a near fatal body-boarding drowning accident.  I was temporarily paralysed  and had to use a roller Walker and attend physical therapy for weeks to regain my mobility.  I had made up my mind that I would never Ride again and sold my two motorcycles.  However lately I've been feeling the need for the freedom and pure bliss of riding again. I feel like if I were too win the grand prize rental that would allow me to get back in the saddle and find out if I can still ride and then I could commit to purchasing a new motorcycle if my body is up for it. Btw on that ride I stopped by Thornhill Broome Beach where my Daughter and granddaughters with our son in-law was camping which is where I had my accident at two days later. I have Gopro footage of that Last Ride that I watch every now and then to remind me of care free Riding.

Quick ride to a location called the "Pocket".  When you get there you will come across one of the few natural springs in GA.

Coming back to Miami from the Hoka Hey Texas Rendezvous

Our group is planning a two day trip. Stay at world's end and ride the loop.

This is a back roads ride trough the florida flatlands

It was a fun an easy ride through rock creek park.

This is one of my favorite roads in the area

This is the ride I will do if I win the Take me there contest, I'll invite some friends from Collage to join me one lives in the bay area and has a GS and can ride up to do this with us and his brother lives in Australia and he and I will need to fly in to Portland. Once in Portland the 3 of us could do this ride if I win.

TAKE ME THERE - Get On! ADV FESTWhy not? The journey is the destination. I'm not scared. I double dog dare you to pick me as a winner.  "when the fear has gone there will be nothing" - Herbert12

A brief ride from Point Defiance Park towards Gasworks Park in Seattle. Two great places in the state.

Riding from my hometown in south Louisiana, through the Rocky Mountains to where I live now in Oregon. This will be my 2nd time making the trip, though it's been 20 years since the last.

Started in Ormond Beach Florida. Rode A1A (the beach road) all the way to the Fernandina Beach Ferry and across to Amelia Island and North to Yulee. Crossed 95 and went North on 17 thru some great old scenic towns to 17 in Brunswick, GA. Stayed on 17 thru Brunswick and on to St Simons Island. Had lunch and set off to Jekyll Island and Driftwood Beach.  This is a must see if you're in the area. Almost creepy. A bunch of old dead oak trees with trails up the beach. From there we went back to St Simons to our BNB for diner and some rest. The next day we explored the St Simons area and inlet. Awesome place and we'll be back. It was my honey and I's first trip on our KTM Adventure bikes and what a great trip. The views were amazing the people and food was great!

I was taking a long trip from Indiana into Georgia and up the Blue ridge Parkway.  9 States in 8 days. I checked my tires and they had plenty of tread to complete the 1800 mile trip but figured I would need to buy new once I returned home. On day 4, I rode the Wayah Rd for the first time. Expecting the same old mountain curves I was surprised to find the route ran along a stream and lake. I stopped several times to take very scenic pictures and then continues along my way. The road started out nicely paved but about 5 miles in, it turned to year old "chip and seal". Basically a paved road covered in gravel and topped with a tar to hold everything together. So think of a road that is paved with lots of "bite". I rode the 45 miles then turned back to the BRP to spend the night in Ashville. I got up the next morning and did my pre-ride inspection and found that my front tire was completely bald. Meaning no tread or wear bars and looking like a well used track tire with rubber balled up at the edges. The grip of the road was fantastic but caused me to spend the morning at a dealership to replace the front tire.

A buddy and I will ride to Denver from Indiana. Our wives will fly there to spare them the highway. The four of us will then use this route to hit as many G1 roads as possible from Denver to Moab, including the Million Dollar Highway, enjoying good food and scenery along the way and craft beers at night.

Been riding for 5 years now and I still cant get enough of it. I want to meet more riders and go on more rides.

The ride is boring until you get to the UP then it is a dream for two wheels off the pavement.

Full day of riding seven of the many "serpentine" roads in he foothills west of the Denver Area.  I didn't plan this route ahead of time,  yet the great conditions, and bluebird sky  inspired me to " stay out there" much longer than I normally do,  This ad hoc route plan started to develop about  1/3rd of the way into ride.   Exhilarated through most of it and exhausted by the time I arrived home,  I was really surprised at how much mileage I put on the bike today.   There so many choices for great rides in this state  and I feel fortunate that I have such immediate access to these epic places to ride.    - This ride was done on my 2014 Honda CB1000R.

This is the first ride I brought my first new bike on. I was forced to sell my 07 GS500F when moving for work. But after a short while, I save enough to buy a new GSXS-750. This country ride through Hutto was the first ride I went on, and I loved every second. The ride is through vast farm land and empty country roads. It was the best ride to celebrate getting my new bike.

I just bought a Vstrom 650 and made it off road worthy with a few mods. I've been abusing it and am having so much fun!Coming from years of street riding only though I am definitely still a novice climbing the learning curve. A few day trail trips + camping trips have been great so far, but I was looking for something shorter that I could do more often as practice. This route is perfect for that. The dirt portion is very challenging, the paved portion is still fun, the entire thing is very scenic, and it can be easily cut down if I don't have too much time.

311 is one of the best motorcycle roads in Virginia.  The entire area around New Castle, VA is prime riding so I designed a ride that covers the very best of 311 and loops to include other fantastic and beautiful areas near New Castle.

I have been dying for an adventure for years. Job changes, life decisions and a life partner later I am looking at finally escaping the day-in, day-out monotony of car, desk, car, eat, sleep. I need something to change, so, so badly.

Farm Land South of Mechanicsburg

Getting a motorcycle to ride/carry my mountain bike to the trails. This my be my first ride once I get my motorcycle.

I am always on a quest to explore and find the most interesting roads on Long Island. There’s so much history, scenery, and beauty that most people overlook when contemplating which mall or beach to go to. Well, I found and amazing ride from Lloyd’s Neck in Nassau County to the Montauk Lighthouse in Suffolk County that spans the diverse environments of Long Island. Starting at an animal sanctuary,  you’ll travel beautiful curvy roads bordered by water in one side and trees on the other. You’ll experience small quaint towns, highways, and hidden twistees you didn't know existed. Heading off island to find a great road is awesome, and I’ll do that soon. But right now, finding the hidden gems in my own backyard is my mission!

Lunch time magic carpet ride on Ohio 743

Dirt road with a few challenges.

I've always wanted to journey cross country on a bike, wind in my face, stopping anywhere that looks interesting or beautiful along the way.

It has been a long time since I was able to visit my dad's gravesite. As things begin to open up, I want to make the trip. My dad was a Korean War veteran and I served in the Navy and the Marine Corps. My dad was blown off a hill, saved a train, and had a parade in his honor. However, as he was African American, some of the honors he should have received never came. He never looked back, only forward. He was a hard man, but a loving man, and the patriarch of our family in the NJ area. After I visit his gravesite, I plan to stop in at Tops Diner--a must do if you're in NJ, and stop along the Jersey Shore at Playa Bowls--it's good for you. Then, I will RON (Remain Over Night) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst if needed before heading to Wilmington, DE, to visit my dad's sister. Last, I will RTB (return to base) at Alexandria, VA. I have always wanted to ride my motorcycle to NJ to visit my dad's gravesite. Now that the COVID-19 Pandemic is coming to an end, now is the time make the ride.

I am going to ride out to a music festival in Montana this year, this should be a heck of a cool ride!Dharma

This was (and still is) my longest ride on my 2019 Honda Monkey. I needed a chance to clear my head and get away. On other bikes, I worry about going fast and passing other traffic. On the monkey, I took my time, waved other drivers past, and enjoyed the scenery of the hills and lakes around Santa Barbara. Though the app said it would take about 4.5 hours, I took 12 hours. I stopped whenever the feeling was right, I enjoyed the solace inside my helmet, and I smiled the whole time.

Street ride, boat cruise and beautiful scenery

How does one start a great ride, well by making the Barber Vintage Museum ones 1st stop. Looking forward to leaving the burden of work and life and riding west with good old Rich. We'll stage the bikes in Colorado and explore the wonders of the Rockies and beyond. For us flatlanders(Florida), the fountain of youth is in the crisp mountain air hidden in the passes. Looking forward to a face full of bugs, new friends and tall stories around the camp fire.

THE "GUYS" TRIPThis trip started out as my boyfriend's "guys weekend" trip, but the forecast wasn't great and most of them backed out. Only three people were willing to brave the rain, so I tagged along for guys weekend.To give some back story here... I purchased my first motorcycle 12/29/2020. Prior to that, I had zero riding experience, not even as a passenger. My motorcycle was just at the point of needing its first oil change (about 600 miles) and my highway riding experience was all of about 10 minutes. I had never been on a ride longer than about 35 minutes. We started out in Olathe, KS at my apartment. We did the first oil change on my 2019 Kawasaki Versys 300 that morning and set off!Here's the timeline for our trip:Day1START - Olathe, KSStop 1 - Cracker Barrel, Belton, MO, BreakfastStop 2 - The Osceola Cheese Factory, Osceola, MOStop 3 - Osage Beach Harley DavidsonStop 4 - Big Dicks Half Way Inn, Gravois Mills, MOStop 5 - Lake House Inn for an overnight stayDay 2Stop 1 - Stewart's Restaurant for BreakfastStop 2 - Uranus Fudge Factory, St. Roberts, MOStop 3 - Clinton, MO gas station to put on rain gearStop 4 - Olathe, KSThe most notable stop was Big Dick's Halfway Inn where we had dinner and a minnow shot - yes, its exactly what it sounds like - we took a shot of alcohol with a live minnow in it. This particular place and shot were the whole reason this trip was planned to begin with!Day 1 was some light rain, wet roads, but mostly decent riding. Day 2 was beautiful until we got about 1 hour from home and it poured on us! As a new rider, this trip was...terrifying...and probably one of the most amazing experiences I have had! I am pretty proud to say I went on the "guys trip" that 5 guys backed out on (AND shot the minnow!) within 4.5 months of my first ever ride on a motorcycle. I rode in the rain with no rain gear, I took curvy roads at 55mph and loved every second of them, I kept up with the guys on their Harleys, and I drank down a whole fish. 48 hours and about 500 miles later I felt a little less like a noob and a whole lot closer to my first little motorcycle!

I have long dreamed of a tour of the Wester United States, and I now have the ability to make this dream a reality. I will be hitting the top scenic roads across WY, ID, OR, CA, NV, UT, and CO. I'm alternating between lodging and staying at campsites along my route. It is expected to take 11 days, and I have scheduled 13 ​days for the journey. The campsites and hotels have been booked, my time off from work is approved, and my bike is being reviewed for maintenance. This trip is happening!

Road to Claw of The Dragon with friends... rode a few loops and rode home.  1100 round trip.

Kinzua Route, beautiful and scenic route through the Allegheny National Forest and includes a view of the Kinzua Dam and the Rimrock Overlook.

Southern Indiana ADV loop

I’ve been riding since I was 16 and when my brother and I came home from Iraq our dad took us to Deals Gap. After having my first child I gave up riding. Now that he is grown I decided to buy my dream bike for my birthday/military retirement gift to myself. I purchased my R1250GS in March and this route was my first long ride. I kept hearing about the three twisted sisters in the Texas Hill Country and how they compared to Deals Gap.  It was an amazing experience.  I rode this route and realized how much I really missed being on two wheels. In the two months I have owned the bike I have rode 6000 miles  and I’m planning a trip home to Ohio to ride with my dad again. Who knows, maybe we will take on the Windy 9 in Ohio or go back to Deals Gap.  I’m also looking to move from pavement to dirt on my ADV bike.

Just four guys doing what they enjoy.

City ride with some twists

My first long motorcycle trip was to Americade at Lake George NY. Mid-Spring the air is crisp but the sun is warming. Its actually an uneventful ride from Northern NJ to NY State. Once arriving in Lake George you get settled at the local KOA and head to town for the festivities. Aside from the local life, restaurants, bars etc.. every major Motorcycle vendor and manufacturer is there. A favorite activity is test riding their latest bikes.Out onto the highway full throttle! My very first Americade was highlighted by Malcolm Forbes landing in his dark green gold pinstriped Capitalist Tool helo..Shortly after landing the bottom drops to a ramp, and a procession led by Malcolm himself on his thundering Harley, he's closely followed by a troop of other bikers on Harleys.I always look forward to the invigorating ride to Fort Ticonderoga. Usually led by a chaperon, there is nothing stopping you from zooming ahead of the pack to test your strafing skills on the way up to the Fort. Always the highlight of my tri[p to Americade at Lake George.

My first real ride. Some great back roads with very little time on the major interstate. The road up to Mt St Helens was clear and well maintained with lots of passing lanes and huge sweeping corners. Even on Memorial Day the road was not crowded with traffic.

This particular ride was something my dad and I had planned many years ago. Just weeks before the ride was to begin, he suffered a blood clot in his left leg. He has since refrained from the long rides we used to take and limits his ride time to simple day trips here and there. This ride is still something I wish to pursue and to bring home souvenirs of all the places we had planned to stop along the way back to him.

Going to see a girl in Seattle.

Now, in my mid 40's, I feel I need to make the time to do something I have been wanting to do for 20 years. That is, take a few weeks and tour this great country. I planned a route and schedule that includes stops at friends, family, unit-mates from the military. It will be a time of relaxation, self discovery, probably a bit of back ache, but I can't wait to get started!

My buddy bought a KTM 1190 just like mine and to celebrate we had a day trip on section 3 of the MABDR, certainly not our longest or most challenging ride but will forever be one of our most memorable! We started by blasting down 81 to get to the start and having a fantastic breakfast at The Little Grill Collective in Harrisonburg. Then the fun started. The roads in this part of Virginia/West Virginia are some of the best in the nation and that goes for both asphalt and dirt. I'd the best part was running Smoke Hole Rd and the surround area. One of the roads on the trip was recently black topped and we were a little disappointed at first but it ended up being the best part since these 1190s ride like giant supermotos on asphalt.

Traveling to Mena, Arkansas from Hot Springs Village. Then we will pick up the Talimena Trail and ride into Oklahoma before turning south and riding on into Broken Bow, Ok. where we will spend the night and return home the next day. This will be our first multistate overnight trip. This is a major accomplishment for my wife. She never wanted to do long trips but has gained so much confidence and developed such a love for riding that she now wants to do trips like this.

The first of a four day ride by a team of gritty misfits that have laid rubber and broken hearts across the wild highways of the PNW for two decades.

Fun ride down to paella for breakfast. Any reason to get on the bike and add miles.

I planned this loop using recommended roads from Butler Maps, hence the name “Butler Loop”.Lots of lightly traveled back roads and great scenery.

I ride to work.  I ride for pleasure.  I ride to see things.  But this ride is special.  This is a ride to meet with my daughter and her fiance to prepare for their wedding.  What a celebration!

Training my 50 something sister to learn how to ride her new 2021 Honda Rebel 300

This is a beautiful ride between central and western North Carolina, almost entirely avoiding interstate highways. We took this route from Durham, NC to Flat Rock, NC in August 2017 to get nearer the path of the total solar eclipse. We stayed in a fun little tiny house in Flat Rock, then road the Blue Ridge Parkway and got set up in a field to view the eclipse.

The day I learned a lesson: 7/17/2021. The excitement built Friday morning as my friends and I met in Concord, NH to embark on our journey to Burlington, VT. We looked around at the building clouds and then each other with timorous eyes. The rain was coming….We started off with hope which soon faded as we drove about a mile and the rain started coming down. We pulled into a gas station and donned our rain gear, laughing that we should have done this from the start. With a little dampness covered by wetproof pants and jackets we set off again. After an hour or so the weather cleared, and we stripped down (appropriately of course) to our normal hot-day attire. The ride from there was fun and enjoyable for all. Cruising down nice 35-50 MPH roads with great open views. You will find yourself passing through rural Vermont and enjoying rivers, farms, fields, etc. Now we get to route 17, where the eyes of our need-for-speed sport bike riders widen with excitement. The twists, the turns, the lean angle baby! Four of the guys on sport bikes are first in line, with myself (a lady) and my other girlfriend, also on sport bikes, right behind! (Now mind you, I’m on a brand-new Ducati Supersport S 939 and am still getting used to it). I start off tailing the group of boys flying through the turns leaning into them at angles I haven’t been before. My heart is racing but I know I can do this; I’m going to keep up! That was until I hit a dreaded left-hand turn that would certainly be considered a U-turn. I got my butt of the seat preparing for how hard I needed to take this; but it didn’t matter.I felt the weight of the bike almost drop and I panicked. I immediately try to stand the bike up and completely let off the throttle to find myself on the edge of the road against a rock wall with no where to go. Thankfully, I saved it, just maybe not my confidence. My heart was racing, my body was shaking, and I realized I need to ride my own ride; Something my dad has told me from the beginning. I was on a bike that weighed 4x what I did and one that I was still getting familiar with. I had lost everyone in front of me and could not see anyone behind me yet (they were taking it slow). I came up a hill and pulled over to a viewpoint parking lot with the rest of the speed group as we waited for the others. At first, I didn’t tell anyone what happened as I was embarrassed and also scared. Now I realize it is a lesson for all; Never ride someone else’s ride.

I moved to Idaho from the East Coast after graduating college mainly for the snowboarding, but after that first summer rolled around I instantly fell in love with the riding too.  Endless adventures to Glacier, Yellowstone, and Olympic National Parks; twisties through mountain roads; and quick jaunts up to Canada made for an incredible experience.

It was my first time riding in the Smokies with my best friend; a total of 2000 miles in one week. We are trying to make it an annual trip.

This is another of Seattle's closest morning getaways for DS or ADV's. North Bend is close to most places in Seattle through I-90 and then it's a moment to get offroad and start practicing those skills. This is a particular memorable route for me as this was the beginning of my role as a community organizer for adventure rides around Seattle.

The ride starts in Wilkenson, WA and it's a simple forest road wide enough for most cars and simple for begginers. This is a great ride for a half a day to test off road capabilities or just a quick day out. Love this route as this is where I learned to power slide with my Tiger 800

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1st annual Father's Day moto trip to experience some of the best roads Idaho and Eastern Oregon/Washington have to offer. Lolo Pass on Father's Day is sure to be a highlight.

My Father-in-Law got me into motorcycling when his daughter and I were dating. All of my fondest memories on two wheels involve him and my brother-in-law. My Father-in-Law is retiring to Oriental, NC later in the summer and this ride would be a send off from Northern Virginia down Skyline Drive and heading to the coast around Roanoke.

I have always loved adventures. I used to hop in the car with my Mom as a kid and we would just drive into the Great Smokey mountains on the weekend with no real destination in mind except to get lost in the backroads. I have always wanted to head west and see the Rockies because I have never been past the Mississippi river.  Montana and South Dakota have always been a dream of mine because it reminds me of my rides with my mom and the scenery out there is breath taking. It is completely different from the East coast where I grew up and would be amazing to see. I want to take a week, ride to Montana from Cincinnati, wondering south each day through Montana, and then come back through South Dakota to see the Black Hills. This would be a huge milestone for me to accomplish, would help me achieve an Iron Butt certification, and create memories of a lifetime!

Going to travel across the country to be a best man, brother, son, and uncle before coming home!1 Bike, 2 Brothers, 3 Weeks of Vacation, 4 Old Friends, 5 Nephews, 6 Nieces, 7 Sisters, 8 Days to Cali, 9 Years to 40...Endless Memories