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New York to Niagara: a 5-day motorcycle itinerary

Explore a suggested five-day motorcycle route from New York City to Niagara Falls via the Hudson Valley, Albany and Syracuse. Adapt the stages to your sightseeing plans and budget. This is travel inspiration, not a confirmed tour package.

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USA Road Trip Rules: 15 Essentials to Ride Smarter

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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USA motorcycle trips: when to go?

Compare the best travel windows for the Southwest, Colorado, Florida, the Northeast and Route 66. Find practical advice on heat, daily riding and national park passes, plus two motorcycle tours to explore when planning your departure.

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Route 66: history, itinerary and iconic stops

Discover the history of Route 66 and its iconic stops, from Chicago to Santa Monica. Learn how historic alignments differ from a modern tour and plan your stages, stops and actual riding distance.

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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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Australia Road Trip Interview: Thomas, Photographer

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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Highway 1 roadtrip by motorcycle: SF to LA

Plan your Highway 1 motorcycle roadtrip from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with coastal stops, practical riding advice and a suggested three-to-four-day pace. Check access restrictions, including the motorcycle ban on 17-Mile Drive, and discover a guided tour combining the California coast with the American West.

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Interview: Jean-Christophe, Founder of Sunset Boulevard (SunsetBld)

Road trip USA moto: SunsetBld founder speaks How does SunsetBld help you plan the American West? Jean-Christophe shares why his community-driven site goes beyond “what to see”: practical guides, a forum culture, 700+ tested stays, and a 5,500+ word lexicon. Plus Planet Ride field notes on distance, heat, fuel, and offline navigation to keep your ride smooth and safe.

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USA motorcycle travel: François’s interview

In this 2019 interview, François discusses Route 66, the American West and choosing a motorcycle trip. Separate editorial additions link to current tours and a guide to planning your budget.

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Blues Route by motorcycle: New Orleans to Chicago

Explore the musical story from New Orleans to Chicago. Discover inspiring stops and see how Planet Ride's 15-day guided Blues Route tour also takes in Nashville and the Appalachians.

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Harley-Davidson roadtrip: 4 regions to ride in 2026

Route 66 is only the beginning. Discover four regions that truly suit a Harley-Davidson roadtrip in 2026—Europe, Africa, Australia, and Argentina’s Ruta 40. Short, practical inspiration for choosing your next ride style, when to stop, how to pace your days, and what’s changed in rider prep (eSIM, bookings, heat, fatigue).

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