America's Bucket-List Rides and Routes

There are roads and there are motorcycle roads. Sure, everyone likes to wing it from time to time, jump on the motorcycle and see where life takes us. For a short-term trip of only a few hours, this might be feasible, but you need to have some type of plan on the route you plan to take for longer trips.

Planning ahead of time helps you maximize your time and sightseeing and lets those not going with you know where you are during each phase of the trip. You can’t always rely on your phone and/or GPS to get you out of a rut. There will be times where you won’t have service, and there is no way that navigation or contact with the outside world is possible.

Different factors can cause inconsistency with GPS:

• Not enough satellites
• Satellite position
• GPS drift
• Lost signal
• Multipath Error
• Signal obstruction - this is the most common, especially when dealing with large buildings, trees, tunnels, and other interference with the GPS receiver

To eliminate the unpleasantness that comes with a faulty GPS, you may consider going “old school” and carrying a map with you. Consider it a “just in case” type of insurance policy on the road when you are miles from civilization.

So now that you have an idea of preparation, where should you go? The United States is full of beautiful scenery that the avid motorcycle enthusiast can appreciate. Let’s break it down by category so that you can find the right places to ride.

Some of the best places for camping and adventure when traveling by motorcycle are National Parks. National Parks across the US make a great spot to hike, camp, sightsee and provide extreme experience when traveling by bike. These are only a few examples – the opportunities are endless when it comes to the natural beauty and adventure of the great outdoors.

• Badlands National Park – South Dakota
• Joshua Tree National Park – California
• Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
• Zion National Park – Utah
• Grand Teton National Park – Wyoming

Every now and then, motorcycle riders like to stray from the well-beaten path. When that happens, they find some of the best places in the US to ride and see the most beautiful scenery. These riders also get to showcase their skill on some of the more extreme paths.

• The Paiute Trail – Utah
• Windrock Park – Tennessee
• Red River Motorcycle Trails – Texas
• Croom Motorcycle Area – Florida
• Hatfield-McCoy Trails – West Virginia

Checking out the sites on your motorcycle doesn’t always mean escaping to forests and National Parks. Sometimes, it can just be hopping on your bike and visiting the big city to see what sites are there. Some of these cities go without any explanation needed, and others might be a hidden jewel you never knew existed.

• New York City, New York
• York, Pennsylvania
• Chicago, Illinois
• Elkins, West Virginia
• Thousand Oaks, California

Sometimes you don’t want to go sightseeing but merely quench the need for speed. The US does not disappoint when looking for some of the best tracks that cater to motorcycles.

• Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca – Monterey, California
• Daytona International Speedway – Daytona, Florida
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Indianapolis, Indiana
• Circuit of The Americas – Austin, Texas
• Road America – Plymouth, Wisconsin

What would a “best of” list be without the honorable mention section? Searching for the best routes has introduced us to some relatively interesting sites and routes that you might find worth adding to your list.

You can’t always have your camera out while you are on the road – this is true in both automobiles or on a motorcycle. Most places have banned cellphone use while operating a vehicle, so what do you do if you want to make memories of all the sights?

Install a dash cam on your motorcycle. It seems like a relatively easy solution, right? Whether you plan to explore the US, BlackboxMyCar has the solution that will meet your needs and budget.

When you decide to take a trip in the North American hemisphere, you won’t want to miss an instant (and it can also increase safety). Ordering and installing your motorcycle dash cam makes it easy to make memories, be safe, and protect your investment (your motorcycle) in the process.