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Motorcycle Tour USA Reviews

Read reviews from riders who explored the USA with Planet Ride: Route 66, Arizona, Utah, Harley rides and iconic American road trips.

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How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Insurance for a Stress-Free Road Trip in the U.S.

An essential part of your motorcycle trip, we'll help you choose the right insurance policy for your road trip

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Which Harley Should You Choose for a USA Motorcycle Tour?

Our (Really) Practical Guide

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Motorcycle Roadtrip in New York State: NYC to Niagara Falls

Ride from NYC to Niagara in 5 days via the Hudson Valley, Albany and Syracuse. A realistic, rider-friendly itinerary with key stops, timing guidance, and simple fatigue management—so you enjoy upstate backroads, city culture, and the mist of Bridal Veil Falls without rushing the miles.

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Traveling to the USA: Which Tourist Visa for a Motorcycle or Roadtrip (2026)

Tourist visa USA: ESTA for a US roadtrip in 2026. French travelers under 90 days usually use the Visa Waiver Program, but you still need the right passport and an approved ESTA before boarding. Learn which passports qualify, why kids need their own ESTA, how to apply online, the USD 14 fee, typical timelines (up to 72h), and when you must reapply.

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15 Essential Rules for a Road Trip in the USA (and Anywhere)

Skip the forgettable miles and ride with intent. These USA road trip rules cover scenic routes over Interstates, National Park detours, state-by-state laws, fatigue management (250–350 miles/day), and practical car essentials like water, oil checks, and a paper map. Plus: the companion rules that keep long days smooth—and the Planet Ride trips to take you across America.

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4x4 Raids: Planet Ride's Top 5 Expedition Routes

Top 5 4x4 Raids: Experts' Routes & Practical Tips!. Discover Planet Ride’s handpicked 4x4 raids across Iceland, the US Southwest, northern Thailand, southern Morocco and Crete. This article explains why each route stands out, gives up‑to‑date seasonal windows (for example Iceland’s F‑roads open roughly June–September), safety and permit considerations, and concrete vehicle and kit recommendations. Ideal for motivated travellers planning self‑drive adventures or guided expeditions.

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When to go on a USA roadtrip? The best seasons by region (2026)

Desert heat, mountain passes, tropical showers or cool lake country—timing changes everything. This 2026 mini-guide explains the best seasons for a USA roadtrip by region: the Southwest deserts (including Mojave and Death Valley), Colorado and the Wild West states, Florida, the Northeast, and Route 66. Get practical planning tips on heat, storms, altitude and booking pressure to keep your stages safe, smooth and enjoyable.

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Do you really know Route 66?

This field-ready Route 66 roadtrip overview covers the route’s true history, how the ride works today (a patchwork of alignments), and the stops that matter—from Chicago and St. Louis to Cadillac Ranch, Santa Fe, Petrified Forest, the Mojave and Santa Monica. Includes practical 2026 updates for navigation, heat management, and booking strategy, plus a short FAQ for first-timers on two wheels.

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Hubert, 68 — Ten years of sidecar roads around the world

He sold everything, left New York at 6:04 a.m., and turned a BMW sidecar into a decade-long home. From the Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk in -40°C, then across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa—Hubert’s story is a lesson in discipline, solitude, and freedom. A grounded read for anyone dreaming of a motorcycle world tour in 2026, with one pro fatigue-saving method.

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Interview with Thomas: Photographer and Long-Haul Road-Tripper

From 28,000 km across the USA to a 3-month loop of Australia (30,000–33,000 km), Thomas Hucteau shares the mindset and logistics behind long-haul road travel. Route plan from Sydney via the Blue Mountains, vehicle choices, preparation discipline, and the music and food that shape the road. Follow his journey day by day via Planet Ride and his blog.

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Road trip USA moto: 13 incredible places (Part 1)

From Denali’s vastness to the Everglades’ heat and water, this first chapter of our 51-stop USA list spotlights 13 must-see places. Each stop includes what it is, why it matters for riders, when to visit and practical 2026 planning notes.

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