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Best Roads – Pacific Coast Highway
Views of the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean on one side, towering cliffs, and rolling mountains on the other as you ride up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in lower California. The area of PCH between Monterey and San Simeon was named one of nine All American Roads by...

Destination: Cold Spring Tavern, Santa Barbara, CA
Cold Spring Tavern rests atop San Marcos pass- located just off historic Stagecoach Road, a short half mile jaunt down a twisty country road from Hwy 154, and 15 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. To this day it’s a popular stop for motorists, especially those on...

Off the Beaten Path: Sturgis South Dakota
One of the greatest things about attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is that you can drive a few hours in either direction and see some incredible sites. From Mount Rushmore to Deadwood, this area of the country is full of historical landmarks and some incredible...

California Motorcyclists Have Multiple Options When Riding Busy Freeways
Over 800,000 motorcyclists call California their home. If you are lucky enough to be one of them, you get to enjoy year-round riding as some of the nation's most beautiful scenery passes you by. From majestic Redwood forests and rolling vineyards to lonely desert...

The History Behind Rolling Thunder® Inc
Every great organization has started with an idea—and a belief, and Rolling Thunder® Inc is no exception. In 1987, Vietnam veterans Artie Muller and Ray Manzo were concerned about the POW/MIA's that were still unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. They were deeply...

Blessing of the Bikes Signals Spring Is Here
With the advent of the riding season upon us, many towns and organizations will begin conducting their Blessing of the Bikes. The first Blessing of the Bikes was held at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City in 1999, and is one of only three...

BACA – Bikers Against Child Abuse
Bikers Against Child Abuse Every year, there are more than 3 million reported cases of child abuse involving more than 6 million children. This horrific statistic could be even higher, since it is estimated that many cases of child abuse are never even reported. Yet...
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