AMA Ride Guide To America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours In The Usa

by Greg Harrison (Editor)

Edited by Greg Harrison. From the corkscrews of California to the scenic mountain notches of New England, the AMA Ride Guide to America reveals the enticing backroads that motorcyclists dream about. With maps and point-to-point trip outlines for 36 different trips nationwide, riders can explore rocky shorelines, through sweeping valleys, up to mountain peaks, and across everything in between. A must-have travel book for those who long to take two wheels to the best of the open road Featuring trips from Whitehorse Press authors Clement Salvadori, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner and others, this full-color travel guide includes 40 detailed, topographic road maps to help riders follow the recommended routes and know what kind of terrain they'll encounter along the way. Include are trips in the Pacific Northwest, California, the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, Texas, the Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic, and New England.

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2005

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This ia a collection of 35 well-designed road trips, written by motorcyclists for motorcyclists, but nearly as nice when taken by car. The rides are beautiful, each in their own way. They are categorized by U.S. region, so there is something for everyone, no matter the location. Regions include the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the South, the Rocky Mountains, and the West.

Riders understand that its not the destination, its the journey that matters, and each of the trips described in this volume is accompanied by photographs illustrating the beauty of the ride. Topographic maps are also included, as well as point-to-point directions. The book also addresses more mundance matters, such as packing, touring, and riding tips.

I'll let you in on a secret understood by the editors and writers of the AMA...and most touring bikers. The best ride is the one you are going to do next. Make it one of these and you won't be disappointed.

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book for winter nights or busy weeks when you can't get out and ride. I live in Alabama, and the closest rides in here are at least 2 states away, so it isn't nearly comprehensive. But is has good basic packing and touring info in the front, and then lots of colorful pictures and routes of some great motorcycle rides. 31 rides are described, each about 150-230 miles.