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The 8 Most Beautiful Coastal Roads in the World

From Australia’s Great Ocean Road to Big Sur’s Highway 1 and Norway’s Atlantic Road, here are 8 scenic coastal drives that deliver real riding and driving payoff. Distances, best timing, weather realities, and what to expect on the road—so you can choose the right shoreline run for your rider profile and plan it with confidence.

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Travel story: my trip to the Burning Man Festival (Part 1/2)

From San Francisco to Gerlach, follow a first-timer’s Burning Man Festival road trip story (2014): Playa glossary, gate approach, Toyota Tacoma setup, and the non-negotiable logistics—7L of water per person per day. Inside Black Rock City: monumental art, roaming art cars, and camps like Barbie Death Camp and Lil’ Orphans, built on radical self-sufficiency.

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Interview: Dennis, a rider at heart, back on Route 66

Dennis’ Route 66 interview: real rider insights. From a 4,500 km European run to the cultural pull of America’s legendary road, Dennis shares why he came back, why he chose a group, and what stays with you—locals, diners, and the small moments. Includes practical pacing advice and a quick FAQ to help you plan without turning the ride into a mileage contest.

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Interview with Gaston: Harley Route 66 Adventure

From neon diners to Las Vegas excess, Gaston recounts the Mother Road as a couple’s rite of passage. In this interview: what a good guide changes on the ground, why an Electra Glide makes long days smoother, and how to pace stages (4–6 hours riding) to keep the pleasure—and safety—intact. Plus a quick FAQ to plan your ride.

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Western USA motorcycle road trip: must-see stops

Plan a Western USA motorcycle road trip through Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Las Vegas and San Francisco. A realistic 2026 guide to pacing, heat, reservations, offline maps and the best stops on the road.

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Sylvain: Taking on Mexico by 4x4—guided by readers’ challenges

Mexico 4x4 roadtrip: Sylvain follows reader challenges—Tijuana to Cancun in 3 months, $5,000 4x4, off-road wins and muddy setbacks.

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Best motorcycle roads in the USA: 5 iconic rides

Planet Ride selection with what makes each road special, where to stop, when to go, and practical 2026 updates (timed park entry, offline navigation, heat planning). Perfect to shape your next roadtrip motorcycle USA—scenic, realistic, and built for two wheels.

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Johnny Hallyday: France’s biggest rocker—and a true motorcycle fan

A stage-by-stage look back at Johnny Hallyday’s 2006 Route 66 roadtrip with Guillaume Canet and Yodelice—from New Orleans to Los Angeles. Hailstorms, iconic stops, Monument Valley, and the small road moments riders never forget. A clear recap to inspire your own ride, plus what to verify today before you roll.

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The Most Beautiful Road of the Week: Tail of the Dragon (North Carolina)

Tail of the Dragon: 318 curves in 18 km—an intense US 129 ribbon from North Carolina to Tennessee. Best riding window (Nov–May), real-world safety cues (Tree of Shame), wildlife and changing light in the forest, plus nearby connectors like NC-28 and US-441 to turn one legendary segment into a full Smokies day ride—with practical 2026 navigation and crowd tips.

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Motorcycle Meetups in the USA: the unmissable 2017 dates

From Daytona to Sturgis, this 2017 selection highlights the USA’s most iconic motorcycle rallies. For each stop: what it is, why it matters, and how to plug it into a USA motorcycle trip without burning yourself out. Expect big crowds, tight lodging, and real-world rider advice on pacing, heat, wind and urban traffic—plus Planet Ride’s USA tours to build the roadtrip around the event.

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American West motorcycle roadtrip: parks and cities

Plan an American West motorcycle roadtrip through Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Monument Valley, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Includes 2026 tips on distance, heat, reservations, offline maps and realistic riding pace.

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When Christopher Myott Paints Walt Siegl’s Ducati Leggero Customs

Christopher Myott x Walt Siegl: Leggero art meets Ducati custom culture. A vignette-style selection of the Leggero paintings and the builder’s philosophy behind the air-cooled Desmo V-twin customs. Includes the original quote, plus the right links to follow both artists and see how the collaboration continues today—ideal reading fuel before your next motorcycle roadtrip.

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