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Latin America motorcycle tour: 4 epic routes (2026)

4 Epic Motorcycle Routes Across Latin America — 2026 Explore four unforgettable motorcycle journeys across Latin America. From high Andean passes in Peru to the endless expanse of Argentina’s Ruta 40, Costa Rica’s jungle enduro trails and Chile’s Carretera Austral, this expert guide from Planet Ride covers seasons, bike choices, practical tips and safety advice to help you choose and prepare the perfect ride. Ideal for riders seeking challenge, culture and breath‑taking scenery.

canada

The Most Beautiful Road of the Week: the Icefields Parkway (Route 93)

Icefields Parkway (Route 93): the must-ride Rockies link between Jasper and Banff. Over ~230 km of clean asphalt, plan for frequent pull-offs and big scenery: Peyto Lake’s turquoise viewpoint, Mistaya Canyon’s carved rock, and calm Hébert Lake reflections. Expect a fast, open highway—less about tight corners, more about pacing, wildlife awareness, and sudden mountain temperature swings. Ideal in summer; winter can bring avalanche-related closures.

norway

The Most Beautiful Road of the Week: Iceland’s Route 1 (Ring Road)

Over 1,300 km, Iceland’s Route 1 (Ring Road) circles the island and links Reykjavík to Akureyri. Learn the best time to ride (July–August), why the full loop is 16 hours minimum without stops, and where to pause for the can’t-miss highlights: Skógafoss, Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss, Vík’s black sand, and Jökulsárlón. Plus 2026-ready planning tips.

france

Van roadtrip: help Estelle & Thomas build a Combi

Wanago: back a VW Combi build and roadtrip it from Belfort. Estelle & Thomas (6,000+ km, 7 VW meetings) are converting a classic T2 with a practical layout—bed, storage, water, gas, charging. Contributors can rent the finished van when it’s available, with pickup in Belfort for routes into Alsace, Jura, Switzerland, the Black Forest and the Vosges.

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Léo & Coco: a Royal Enfield roadtrip across France

Two friends set off on a Royal Enfield for a full voyage moto france: 6,500 km in 19 days, almost entirely within France. From the Vosges ridgelines and Chamonix to the Route Napoléon, Menton, Toulouse, the Ariège Pyrenees, a Gironde boat crossing, Loire castles, Paris, Pointe du Raz, Normandy and Verdun—this ride diary shares the route, the pacing, and the mindset: plan wide, improvise close.

scotland

The road of the week: Karamea Highway, New Zealand

A short, technical ribbon of tarmac on New Zealand’s wild South Island coast: 53 km, 68 bends, rainforest mist and Tasman Sea views. Start from Westport at first light, ride the rhythm through Mokihinui and Lake Hanlon, and treat it as a dedicated outing—not a transfer. Fuel up, download offline maps, and plan time for pauses: this road rewards focus and calm.

france

Provence by motorcycle: hilltop villages & mountain roads

Ride Provence: villages & mountain roads

canada

Harley Road Trip in Western Canada | Expert Routes & Tips - Planet Ride

Harley Road Trip: BC & Rockies Adventure 2026Tour! Discover Western Canada’s best Harley routes from Vancouver to Jasper. This expert guide covers scenic corridors, seasonal timing, safety checklists, fuel and service planning, Indigenous cultural stops and practical advice for heavyweight cruisers. Learn why June–September is ideal, what to pack, helmet and insurance essentials, and how Planet Ride’s tailored itineraries reduce logistics so you can focus on the ride.

spain

TF-436, Tenerife: The Masca Mountain Road — Expert Guide

Masca's TF-436: Tenerife's Mountain Road Discover TF-436: a 22–23 km mountain road through Tenerife’s Macizo de Teno. This expert guide from Planet Ride covers what to expect — tight hairpins, narrow single-lane stretches, and outstanding Atlantic views — plus riding tips, safety advice, best times to go and nearby stops such as Masca village and Buenavista del Norte. Prepare your bike, check local road notices and enjoy one of Tenerife’s most rewarding drives.

italy

Motorcycle roadtrip contest: win a 5-day escape

A free-to-enter contest from KS Motorcycles could land you on the Fuck You Run: a 5-day Planet Ride motorcycle roadtrip starting from Lyon, with a destination revealed only at departure. Expect around 2,500 km across Europe’s best rider roads—think Stelvio-style passes and tight coastal switchbacks. Find how it works, what the format demands, and where to register—plus what to verify today before committing.

south-africa

Spotlight on Marc Bourgeois, Enduro Motorcycle Champion

A field-based interview with enduro champion Marc Bourgeois: how he turned a mechanic’s upbringing into world-level racing, what truly separates classic enduro from hard enduro, and what the Roof of Africa taught him (including a 1 km / 2 h bottleneck). Plus, practical guidance to build a roadtrip moto or rando moto enduro with realistic effort, hydration, fuel range and pacing.

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Route of the Week: Manali–Leh, India

Manali–Leh: the most epic Himalayan crossing. A 480 km ribbon of altitude and shifting landscapes, climbing over Rohtang La, Baralacha La, Lachulung La and up to Tanglang La (5,328 m). Expect narrow encounters, roadside tea camps, occasional water on the road—and the kind of night sky you only get above the treeline. A true moto en inde classic, and a powerful first chapter for a voyage moto ladakh.

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