What's the best ride?

After starting Highway Adventures Motorcycle Tours, LLC, it did not take long for me to realize the great differences between where people like to ride. What some might consider the ride of a lifetime, others might not find interesting at all. I had to accept the fact that, in order to succeed in this business, I would have to put aside my own personal preferences and explore new rides that I had previously found... well... unattractive.

I have always found riding through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado an exhilarating experience. The sheer beauty of the landscape never ceases to take my breath away, no matter how many times I ride over there.

But it turns out that one of the most popular places many riders want to experience is the historical Route 66. To be honest, and at the risk of sounding almost sacrilegious, until recently I had never had the desire to include it in my list of "to do" rides. Sure, I have ridden through parts of it in some of my travels. But mostly in those parts that became incorporated in our current Interstate highway system. I guess that is about to change.

So I have been to the Grand Canyon. Probably won't go back unless I am guiding a tour or actually doing some hiking or camping. Yosemite was pretty cool, but not as cool as Yellowstone. The California coast is a great ride, except for all the cars on the road. Sturgis was a great experience. I have been there three times and would probably go back if the circumstances were right. Somebody asked me to put together a route that includes what many people call the "Musical Circuit". That's probably something I would never do on my own, but will definitely go there to guide a tour.

 

So, I guess the lesson here is: no matter what you like or where you want to go. Just get on your bike and ride. There are many places out there to be explored, many people to meet, many memories to make. Just saddle up and go for some adventures... some Highway Adventures.