AMA Ride
Guide To America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours In The USA
(Paperback)
Edited by Greg Harrison
The
publisher of this guide makes a claim of it
being
‘the
ultimate touring handbook’,
which makes me smile as much as the
‘best of
show’
award, both are only chosen from those that bothered to enter
the contest. After all, it's inherently challenging to print
any guide to touring a country as large as the United States
and have the entire book be of interest to every possible
reader. For example, if you live Florida the ride along
Maine’s rocky shoreline may not quite make it to the top your
to-do list.
 That being said, the guide pulls together more
than
35
special trips
spread across the United States, from California’s Big Sur
Highway to the awesome Rocky Mountains, the Texas Hill Country
and Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to Maine’s rocky shoreline.
These are favorite rides from popular motojournalists like
Clement Salvadori, Greg Frazier, Bill Kresnak, Lance Oliver,
Grant Parsons, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner, Neal Davis, and Bruce
Hansen.
Each recommended route is features 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 with 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.
The book is more than affordable, even if it’s
just bought for one of those rainy days that you can’t take
the bike out for a ride. Even if you only take a few of the
rides featured, it should feel like you’ve gotten your moneys
worth.
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