WISCONSIN
THUMB RUN
Milwaukee to Door
County
Via: Port Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Two Rivers
Ride Highlights: An easy ride from the birthplace of the
American motorcycle renaissance to one of Wisconsin's most picturesque
counties.
Ride Overview: This is an essential ride for anyone who
owns a Harley. The mecca of motorcycles, the Valhalla of the
V-Twin, Milwaukee is the home of Harley-Davidson, which recently
began offering tours of their manufacturing plant. Riders can
test some Milwaukee-brewed beers, watch a baseball game then
travel through rolling midwestern farmlands, past expansive lake
views, and colorful small towns, ending up on the "thumb"
of Wisconsin where there are cherry orchards, blue water and
incredible fall colors. |
 BLACK HILLS RUN
Deadwood to Custer State Park,
South Dakota
Via: Devil's Tower, Sturgis, Hot Springs, Mount Rushmore,
Iron Mountain Road
Ride Highlights: America icons, both natural and man made;
large and abundant wildlife; roads that double as obstacle courses.
Ride Overview: Thanks to the Sturgis Rally, South Dakota
attracts its share of motorcycle travelers -- but there is more
to the state than a single week in August. In the Black Hills
you will see things that teach you the West isn't a direction
but a lifestyle. There are towering structures and wide open
spaces, caves and fossil beds, natural beauty and a desire to
preserve it. There are pine-covered mountains, fishing streams,
hiking trails, lakes, and free-range bison grazing on the land.
This region also provides easy access to Mount Rushmore, the
Badlands, Needles and the famed Devils Tower. |
WILD WEST RUN
Livingston, Montana
to Jackson, Wyoming
Via: Yellowstone National Park, Grand
Teton National Park
Ride Highlights: Characters from Western novels, fantastic
views of mountain ranges and glacier lakes, the bracing feel
of cool winds and enough photo ops to make a full-length film.
Ride Overview: This could be the best run in the West.
It begins in an authentic Western town, traverses a kaleidoscope
of natural wonders, and comes to a close in another Western town
-- albeit one with a nice twist. The roads are not challenging
in themselves, but the ride will be forever remembered for the
fact that you were in the presence of the most magnificent scenery
and wildlife America has to offer. |
 MIGHTY MONTANA RUN
Missoula to Bozeman, Montana
Via: Lolo, Hamilton, Big Hole National Battlefield, Divide,
Dillon, Sheridan, Nevada City, Virginia City, Ennis, Norris
Ride Highlights: A ride back to the Old West through America's
most magnificent countryside.
Ride Overview: This is a grand ride. It is large in scope,
large in scenery, and large in memories. There are mountains,
rivers, ghost towns, and saloons and then there are Montanans
who project a refreshing self-reliance and strength of character.
The essence of the state is palpable on this ride. |