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Motorcycle Road TripsBecause we love motorcycle road trips, we are constantly searching for interesting, challenging or scenic rides.
We each have a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 sport bike so the places we look for must have a fairly smooth road surface, very little sand, dirt or rocks, few chuck holes (none is better!), no road construction and, the desired sweeping curves.
It is also ideal if there are not too many "Cagers", as motorcycle enthusiasts call cars and trucks. Too much traffic can be dangerous - drivers frequently don't see a motorcycle at all. We ride as though we are invisible to others.
We also have a Yamaha FJR1300 touring bike. We love to take either day trips or overnighters on this bike. We have an intercom system and adequate luggage for a 3 or 4-day trip.
I'm sure you can't see them all in this small photo below, but some "little friends" caught a ride on our last 3-day trip - about a million of them - mosquitoes and gnats mostly! It was disastrous, both for them and for us. We had to scrub and scrub to get them off. Did you know that dead bugs smell like dead fish? We didn't - but we do now!
We have taken many motorcycle road trips in parts of Colorado and Utah. For me as the back-seat rider, the sight-seeing aspect is fantastic. For my husband, his sightseeing is limited to a glance up from the road or traffic from time to time. But he doesn't complain because he loves the feeling of flying and the sense of freedom that piloting a motorcycle gives him. So do I! The rides listed here may be familiar to some of you and some may be new. I hope you take the opportunity to get away from it all and "fly" along these roads and enjoy them like we have.
Know some great motorcycle roads?Do you have a favorite motorcycle road trip or a story about an adventure? Tips, comments, or suggestions? Share with us! What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... How to avoid speeding tickets on your road trips. I decided to put my advice in this section because it applies to both motorcycle and automobile road trips. I hope this is useful information to everyone ... Horsepower Hill in Colorado If you want a great sportbike ride you will want to go this route: Starting in Colorado Springs, take Highway 24 to Woodland Park. From there go north ... Motorcycle Road Trips through East Canyon, UtahIf you take this road trip, it's best to start in Parleys Canyon, take the East Canyon/Emigration exit. Go past the Little Dell Reservoir and head up East Canyon. Gorgeous Motorcycle Trip - Traverse Ridge Road If you don't have a lot of time but enjoy spectacular motorcycle road trips, this one is highly recommended. You may want to take a camera with you. The views are that spectacular! Motorcycle Trip Over Mt. Nebo Scenic Loop This is a great motorcycle ride on a touring bike, cruiser or sport bike. Motorcycle Road Trip up Mt. Evans in Colorado Eight o'clock in the morning is early for us to leave the house on a Saturday, but for this motorcycle road trip, it was necessary. Mount Evans is known as the "road into the sky". At 14,264 feet you will definitely feel as though you are up in the sky. Interested in more than a day ride? Try motorcycle camping. Visit Our Camping Site for advice on what to pack and the essential equipment you'll need.
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