American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Ride Guide to America: Favorite Tours in the USA

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For motorcyclists looking to explore the byways and shun the highways of the United States, the AMA Ride Guide to America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA edited by American Motorcyclist Association's Greg Harrison, is the ultimate touring handbook. Written by motorcyclists for motorcyclists, this enriching travel guide is the perfect companion for enthusiasts who understand that the destination is just a good excuse for planning another perfect journey.

The AMA Ride Guide features more than 35 special trips spread across the United States, from California's Big Sur Highway to the awesome Rocky Mountains through the Texas Hill Country and Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to Maine's rocky shoreline. These are favorite rides from popular motojournalists Clement Salvadori, Greg Frazier, Bill Kresnak, Lance Oliver, Grant Parsons, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner, Neal Davis, and Bruce Hansen, all brought together in one book to be read for inspiration and referred to for trip planning details.

Each recommended route is brought to life with full-color photos of the attractions along the way-scenic vistas, oddities, and must-see places. Topographical maps show the highs and lows of each ride and easy-to-follow point-to-point directions project distances and keep you on track with just a glance. All of the trips are designed to accommodate various riding styles, from sightseeing two-up travelers to sport riders running the curves and polishing their skills.

Also included are some of the best travel articles from American Motorcyclist magazine. Tips on packing, touring, and riding well offer seasoned advice. And, a helpful resource directory of equipment suppliers lets you find quickly what you need to make your next trip complete and enjoyable. Life is short. Buy this book and get on the road to see the best of this wonderful country of ours.

Table of Contents:

Foreword | Loaded for the road: How to carry stuff on your motorcycle | Ride smart: Tips for street survival

THE NORTHEAST

Travelogue: To the end of the road

1. North Country Notches Loop
2. Northern Green Mountains Loop
3. Higher Northern Gaps
4. Lake George Loop
5. Northern Berkshire Loop
6. Bay Loop

THE MID-ATLANTIC

Travelogue: Pennsylvania crude

1. Pennsylvania Heartland
2. In Search of Prospect Peak
3. Skyline Loop
4. Seneca Rocks
5. Search for the Swiss

THE SOUTH

Travelogue: Island Hopping in Georgia

1. Roan Mountain Mystery
2. Old as the Hills
3. Jasper to Jefferson
4. Fredericksburg to Austin
5. Galveston to Rockport

THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Travelogue: Into the West

1. Dead Horse Point to La Sal Mts.
2. Grand Canyon to Glen Canyon
3. Continental Divide Loop
4. Top of the Paved Continent
5. Rocky Mountain High Loop
6. Cache la Poudre Trail
7. Gila Cliff Dwellings Loop
8. New Mexico's Rocky Mountains

THE WEST

Travelogue: Into the High Sierras

1. Christmas Valley Triangle Ride
2. Hood River Loop
3. Packwood to Cashmere Run
4. Portland to Mt. St. Helens
5. The Big Sur Highway
6. Badwater & Death Valley Junction
7. Over the San Bernardino Mts.

Index | About the contributors | Photo credits.

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Ride Guide to America: Favorite Tours in the USA