Sunrayman Posted January 28, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2010 I realize this is subject to varied points of view, but perhaps there will be a consensus on a few states which are favorites for motorcycling in. Please explain WHY you think the states you chose are the best and include any EVIDENCE or PHOTO's to support your valued opinions! Thanks! I'm lookng for a few new places to travel this springtime! Sunrayman:scratchchin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumboogy Posted January 28, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2010 In my order of preference of the states I have visited: 1. New Mexico 2. Missouri 3. South Dakota 4. Arkansas (NW - I am biased of course) 5. Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted January 28, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 28, 2010 1. Texas 2. Florida 3. Missouri 4. Michigan (in summer of course...both days!) 5. North Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 28, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2010 The best state to be motorcycling in is whichever state me and the bike are in at any given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted January 28, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2010 West Virginia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted January 28, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 28, 2010 Gotta gos: Colorado (Pike's Peak, Mount Evans, Trail Ridge Road, Powder Canyon, Million Dollar Highway, Independence Pass... too much to list) Montana (Beartooth Highway, Going To The Sun Highway, everything in between) Wyoming (Beartooth Pass, Yellowstone, Wind River Canyon) Then there are: Arkansas (At least the northwest corner! Seriously nice riding.) North Carolina (Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala, Blue Ridge Parkway, and much more...) Tennessee (Tail of the Dragon plus...) Plus: West Virginia (Lots of small roads between KY and the Blue Ridge) Virginia (Blue Ridge Parkway, plus...) Kentucky (Lots of nice stuff scattered around the State) Indiana (Yes Indiana - The southern third has some fun roads and it's close, what with me being in the middle and all.) Northern Georgia was nice. Wisconsin - Door county was pretty, though not really curvy or anything. Michigan has some pretty places. Nope, sorry. Can't do just five. Pictures: My web site. Look around. Lots of pics. I don't think in terms of States as much as roads. My all time favorite road is the Beartooth Parkway from Red Lodge, Montana toward Yellowstone, then a left on the Chief Joseph Highway. Can't ride this route enough. If I'm within two States, I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMIKE Posted January 28, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 28, 2010 Not in a particular order... 1. Tenn 1. NC 1. SC 1. VIRgina 1. GA And i know there are more...out west...just have not made it out there yet. But soon I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted January 28, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) CaliforniaI Central coastal highways is gorgeous area. Lake Tahoe + Carson City NV area too Montana-going to sun hiway, all around Kalspell, yellowstone area, big sky country. Idaho around Sandpoint, Moscow, Bonners Ferry, sun Valley are all great areas Alberta-Through Banff, Jasper and into the eastern Kootenays is gorgeous! BC -Around Nelson BC only an hour north of the US border are great roads and almost no traffic- Here are some pics from last years Kootenays Rally in Nelson.. http://picasaweb.google.com/friesman1/KruisnTheKootenays2009 Brian Edited January 28, 2010 by friesman added Kootenays pic link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted January 28, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2010 Wherever you happen to be at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndiaz Posted January 28, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 28, 2010 1. West Virginia 2. Virginia 3. North Carolina 4. Pennsylvania 5. Kentucky Few people can argue with West Virginia, but Virginia has an incredibly high number of roads that go on for miles and miles without interruption. North Carolina, especially the western part from Asheville to the Cherohala Skyway. Pennsylvania gets a bad rap from people because of the poor condition of some roads. Yet it's full of country roads with beautiful vistas and lots of miles. Cute towns spring up along the way. The south central part is good, and so is the northern central part of PA, where the "Grand Canyon" is. Eastern Kentucky from I-75 east to the Virginia line is also great for riding. I live in central Maryland. The roads in Frederick County and to the west are excellent for a beautiful day's ride. I would put my home State of Maryland in the top 10 as well, since I know these roads and ride them all the time. Nick Diaz Middletown, MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamue Posted January 28, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 28, 2010 i realize this is subject to varied points of view, but perhaps there will be a consensus on a few states which are favorites for motorcycling in. Please explain why you think the states you chose are the best and include any evidence or photo's to support your valued opinions! Thanks! I'm lookng for a few new places to travel this springtime! Sunrayman:scratchchin: 1. Colorado 2. Utah 3. New mexico 4. Arizona 5. North carolina 6. Virginia 7. Idaho 8. Washington 9. Maine 10. Texas/arkansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renne Posted January 28, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 28, 2010 Did'ja know, there are more motorcycles registered in Minnesota than California? The back roads offer relaxed cruising with beautiful scenery and sparse cage traffic. The northern half of the state is blanketed with huge evergreen forests and many lakes that have resort cafe's. You'll almost always meet folks on the road no matter what route you choose and of course,,,Minnesota "nice" prevails w/ a "wave"....It's not what'cha ride here, it's that you ride. There's no hassles here unless you start it. Our ride time is limited so,,you see a LOT of bikes all summer. I live on a 2 lane state hwy and the amount of bikes passing my home daily is mind boggling................ Renne...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted January 28, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 28, 2010 In any state the wife is not on the back:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb In Texas Posted January 28, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) 1. Central Texas 2. North Texas 3. East Texas 4. West Texas 5. South Texas Its a Texas thang Edited January 28, 2010 by Herb In Texas Forgot reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted January 28, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 28, 2010 N California Colorado Texas Tennessee W Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted January 28, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 28, 2010 1. Tennessee 2. Georgia 3. North Carlolina 4. Virginia 5. Kentucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 28, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 28, 2010 1 WEST VIRGINIA 2 GEORGIA 3 NORTH CAROLINA 4 SOUTH CAROLINA 5 WEST VIRGINIA Gotta come back home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 28, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 28, 2010 British Columbia Newfoundland Nova Scotia and anyplace south of the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kross Kountry Posted January 28, 2010 Share #19 Posted January 28, 2010 1 Colorado 2 Wyoming 3 N Caralina 4 Arkansas 5 New Mexico * Texas didn't even make my top 20. It's an Arkansas thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted January 28, 2010 Share #20 Posted January 28, 2010 I realize this is subject to varied points of view, but perhaps there will be a consensus on a few states which are favorites for motorcycling in. Please explain WHY you think the states you chose are the best and include any EVIDENCE or PHOTO's to support your valued opinions! Thanks! I'm lookng for a few new places to travel this springtime! Sunrayman:scratchchin: 1. Texas. My proof is from this past weekend. I request others to show similar recent proof. A state is good for riding only if you can ride in it. QED: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4302465766_151b3e912f.jpg :stirthepot: Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kross Kountry Posted January 28, 2010 Share #21 Posted January 28, 2010 If I had to limit my riding to TEXAS, I would probably quit and take up Knitting. Oh I'm just kidding, I'd probably do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardbog Posted January 28, 2010 Share #22 Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) 1 WEST VIRGINIA 2 GEORGIA 3 NORTH CAROLINA 4 SOUTH CAROLINA 5 WEST VIRGINIA Gotta come back home!! :rotf::rotfl: I would say only 3 states Smoky's Rocky's Ozark's Thats good enough for me, whatever they call those states Edited January 28, 2010 by stardbog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mike Posted January 28, 2010 Share #23 Posted January 28, 2010 Since you said you wanted to get ideas for new places to ride, I say if you get on and ride until you have covered the whole world, YOU will find your favorite place to ride!!!! And guess what?! You'll probably want to do it all over again when your done!!! That's my plan. However, I personally loved the trip to NADA tunnel in KENTUCKY. That road and all the ones in and around that area were beautiful. Planning another trip into Kentucky, Virginia, and pssibly West Virginia tis summer. Here theres some great riding in those states too!!! Big Mike:Venture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 28, 2010 Share #24 Posted January 28, 2010 I would be hard pressed to name just 5 states as my favorite because most that I've ridden in have something to offer. I guess these would be at the top of the list though: Vermont Arkansas Colorado North Carolina Georgia Tennessee Oops...that was six. Also in Canada....the Banff area would be hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted January 28, 2010 Share #25 Posted January 28, 2010 N California :rotf: Hey Brad, Contrary to popular belief Northern Ca is not a state....:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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