Where Should I Ride My Motorcycle Next?
Mar 4, 2026
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Not sure where to ride next? This free interactive quiz matches you to a USA motorcycle destination based on your riding style, experience level, trip length, and the season you plan to ride. It pulls from a database of 135 cities, 77 iconic routes, and 8 major motorcycle brands to surface a personalized result — including a route recommendation, a rental bike suggestion, and direct links to Riders Share listings in your matched city. Whether you're chasing canyon twisties in the Mountain West, planning a coastal cruise down the Pacific Coast Highway, or hunting for the best fall riding in the Southeast, the quiz will point you somewhere worth the ride.
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Motorcycle Tours & Experiences by City
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Los AngelesCAPCH, Angeles Crest, Mulholland
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San FranciscoCAPacific Coast Hwy, Big Sur, Skyline Blvd
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San DiegoCAPalomar Mountain, Sunrise Hwy, Ortega Hwy
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SeattleWANorth Cascades Hwy, Mt Rainier, Olympic Peninsula
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PortlandORColumbia River Gorge, Mt Hood, Oregon Coast
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SacramentoCACA-49 Gold Country, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe
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HonoluluHINorth Shore Loop, Tantalus Drive, H-3
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BoiseIDSawtooth Scenic Byway, Ponderosa Pine, Lolo Pass
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Las VegasNVValley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon, Death Valley
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PhoenixAZApache Trail, Sedona US-89A, Beeline Hwy
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DenverCOTrail Ridge Road, Independence Pass, Peak to Peak
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ScottsdaleAZApache Trail, US-89A Sedona, Beeline Hwy
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TucsonAZMt Lemmon Hwy, Gates Pass, Saguaro Loop
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AlbuquerqueNMSandia Crest, Turquoise Trail, Enchanted Circle
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Santa FeNMHigh Road to Taos, Enchanted Circle, Turquoise Trail
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Salt Lake CityUTMirror Lake Hwy, Logan Canyon, Flaming Gorge
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BillingsMTBeartooth Hwy, Chief Joseph Hwy, Going-to-the-Sun
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MissoulaMTGoing-to-the-Sun Road, Lolo Pass, Flathead Lake
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Rapid CitySDNeedles Hwy, Iron Mountain Road, Spearfish Canyon
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DurangoCOMillion Dollar Hwy, Red Mountain Pass, Mesa Verde
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NashvilleTNNatchez Trace, Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway
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MiamiFLOverseas Hwy to Key West, A1A, Everglades Loop
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AustinTXWillow City Loop, Three Twisted Sisters, Hill Country
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San AntonioTXThree Twisted Sisters, Willow City Loop, Hill Country
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KnoxvilleTNTail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Pkwy
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ChattanoogaTNTail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, Lookout Mtn
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AtlantaGABlue Ridge Pkwy, Blood Mountain, Tail of the Dragon
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CharlotteNCBlue Ridge Pkwy, Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway
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New OrleansLANatchez Trace, River Road LA, Creole Nature Trail
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OrlandoFLA1A Daytona, Ormond Scenic Loop, Overseas Hwy
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Virginia BeachVABlue Ridge Pkwy, Skyline Drive, US-58
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CharlestonSCSC-11 Cherokee Foothills, Blue Ridge Pkwy
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RaleighNCBlue Ridge Pkwy, US-221, Cherohala Skyway
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New YorkNYBear Mountain Loop, Storm King Hwy, Hawk's Nest
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PhiladelphiaPAPA Route 32 River Road, Hawk's Nest, PA-339
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BostonMAKancamagus Hwy, Mohawk Trail, VT-100
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Washington DCDCBlue Ridge Pkwy, Skyline Drive, Chesapeake Bay Loop
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PittsburghPAPA-381 Ohiopyle, Laurel Highlands, PA-653
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BuffaloNYLetchworth State Park Loop, Finger Lakes, Adirondacks
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BurlingtonVTVT-100, Smugglers Notch, Green Mountain Byway
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PortlandMEAcadia National Park Loop, US-1 Coastal, Kancamagus
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ManchesterNHKancamagus Hwy, Mt Washington Auto Road, VT-100
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ChicagoILGreat River Road, WI-35, Kettle Moraine
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DetroitMIM-119 Tunnel of Trees, M-22, US-2 Upper Peninsula
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MilwaukeeWIKettle Moraine, WI-35 Great River Road, Door County
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MinneapolisMNNorth Shore Scenic Drive MN-61, Great River Road
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IndianapolisINBrown County Loop, OH River Scenic, IN-46
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ColumbusOHOH-78 Hocking Hills, Windy 9, Appalachian foothills
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St. LouisMORoute 66, MO-79 River Road, Lake of the Ozarks
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Kansas CityMOMO-79 Bluffs, Lake of the Ozarks, Route 66
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Grand RapidsMIM-119 Tunnel of Trees, M-22, US-2 Upper Peninsula
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Sioux FallsSDNeedles Hwy, Spearfish Canyon, Iron Mountain Road
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything riders want to know about motorcycle road trips, rentals, and finding the right route.
The best motorcycle roads in the USA include the Pacific Coast Highway in California (600 miles of coastal cliffs and Big Sur), the Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee/North Carolina (318 curves in 11 miles), the Blue Ridge Parkway across Virginia and North Carolina (469 miles of mountain vistas), the Beartooth Highway in Montana (68 miles reaching 10,947 feet), and the Going-to-the-Sun Road through Glacier National Park. Regional favorites include the Three Twisted Sisters in Texas Hill Country, the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado, and the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon.
Beginners should look for wide, well-maintained routes with light traffic and few aggressive curves. Top beginner-friendly destinations include the Natchez Trace Parkway (no commercial trucks), the Great River Road along the Mississippi, Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park, and the Overseas Highway in Florida. Stick to routes rated for Cruiser or Touring bikes, avoid mountain passes above 8,000 feet until you have more seat time, and ride a reliable mid-displacement machine under 750cc.
For multi-day road trips, touring bikes are the gold standard: the Harley-Davidson Road Glide, BMW R 1250 RT, and Honda Gold Wing all offer comfortable ergonomics, integrated luggage, and weather protection. Cruisers like the Indian Chieftain or Harley Street Glide work well for 2-5 day trips with lighter packing. Adventure bikes like the BMW GS series are the best choice if your route includes mountain passes or unpaved sections. All of these bike types are available to rent through Riders Share in major US cities.
Season depends heavily on region. In the Southwest (Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Florida), October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures. In the Southeast (Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia), spring and fall are ideal for mild conditions and peak foliage. Pacific Coast and Mountain West routes peak June through September when high passes are snow-free. The Northeast and Midwest are best May through October. Winter riders should focus on Florida, South Texas, and the Southwest desert where temperatures stay in the 50s and 60s.
Yes. Riders Share is the largest peer-to-peer motorcycle rental marketplace in the US, with thousands of bikes available by the day or week in cities across the country. You can find Harley-Davidson baggers, BMW adventure bikes, Honda cruisers, Triumph standards, and more, all rented directly from local owners at transparent pricing. Delivery options are also available in select markets for airport or hotel pickup.
Start by choosing a hub city where you can rent a bike, then map your route outward from there. For a weekend, stay within 200-300 miles round trip. For a full week, plan 250-400 miles per day maximum. Match the route to your experience level: avoid the Tail of the Dragon, the Million Dollar Highway, or Pikes Peak until you have several years of riding under your belt. Always check mountain pass closures seasonally, plan fuel stops through remote stretches, and pack layers since temperatures drop significantly at elevation.
West Coast: Pacific Coast Highway (CA), North Cascades Highway (WA), Columbia River Gorge (OR).
Mountain West: Beartooth Highway (MT), Going-to-the-Sun Road (MT), Million Dollar Highway (CO), US-89A to Sedona (AZ).
South/Southeast: Tail of the Dragon (TN/NC), Blue Ridge Parkway (VA/NC), Natchez Trace Parkway (MS/AL/TN), Overseas Highway (FL).
Northeast: Kancamagus Highway (NH), VT-100, Bear Mountain Loop (NY).
Midwest: M-22 and Tunnel of Trees (MI), Great River Road (WI/MN), North Shore Scenic Drive (MN).
Mountain West: Beartooth Highway (MT), Going-to-the-Sun Road (MT), Million Dollar Highway (CO), US-89A to Sedona (AZ).
South/Southeast: Tail of the Dragon (TN/NC), Blue Ridge Parkway (VA/NC), Natchez Trace Parkway (MS/AL/TN), Overseas Highway (FL).
Northeast: Kancamagus Highway (NH), VT-100, Bear Mountain Loop (NY).
Midwest: M-22 and Tunnel of Trees (MI), Great River Road (WI/MN), North Shore Scenic Drive (MN).
Riders Share is the USA's largest peer-to-peer motorcycle rental and sharing marketplace. It connects motorcycle owners who want to earn money from their bikes with riders who want to rent without buying. Available motorcycles include Harley-Davidson, BMW, Honda, Indian, Triumph, Ducati, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and more. Rentals are available by the hour, day, or week in hundreds of US cities. Riders Share also offers guided motorcycle tours and experiences in select markets.
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