Great American Motorcycle Tours
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Book Overview
Don't waste your valuable two-wheeled vacation. Instead, let Great American Motorcycle Tours be your guide. Gary McKechnie has spent years exploring the nation by bike, and these are his top rides, from the rocky New England coast to the wide-open West. McKechnie covers popular rides through Hudson River Valley, Amish Country, the Smoky Mountains and Georgia Hills, Washington State, the Pacific Coast, and everything in-between. In this fourth edition of his best-selling guide, McKechnie includes new rides covering the road from Kansas to Nebraska, Texas Hill Country, Michigan, and parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, as well as tips on side trips, scenic stops, and watering holes. McKechnie also provides advice on packing, equipment, road conditions, rider-friendly attractions, and lists of conveniently located motorcycle shops along the way. An extensive appendix features essential websites that help riders find rallies, rental and touring companies, and motorcycle clubs.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1598803646
ISBN13:9781598803648
Release Date:April 2010
Publisher:Avalon Travel Publishing
Length:457 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.3" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
cross-country
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a fantastic book! I wanted to take a cross-country tour and this was the only book I found that covered more than one region. Second, the humor is prevalent but it never gets in the way of describing some killer back roads and great historic towns I might have missed. Third, I never felt the lodgings he recommended were that expensive because A) I am a solo rider so the rates are lower for me anyway, and B) if I don't want to stay at a place he lists, I have the option of finding a chain hotel. That's another thing -- at the end of each chapter he lists campgrounds and state parks (for even cheaper camping). Finally, the reason I like this book and would strongly recommend it is for its great references. There are listings for state tourism boards where I can get free detailed maps, a listing of motorcycle shops within a few miles of each place he visits, and websites for motorcycle corporations, rentals, and tours. This is a solid, essential, and ultimately extremely valuable source of information for ALL riders. Buy it. {This review refers to an out-of-print edition.}
Great American Motorcycle Tours
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Wonderful & helpful! Just returned from bring our new 2001 Harley from Chadds Ford,Pennsylvania to South Florida. Did the Skyline/Blue Ridge Parkway tour in the book and stopped at lots of McKechnie's suggested places. Loved them all! What a great reference for where to go and what not to miss. Can't wait to take more of the tours he outlined over the next few years. No, we are not rich and managed to stay within our budget at the places he mentioned along the way. A must buy book for active touring bikers! Thank you. Barry & Kathi {This review refers to an out-of-print edition.}
Makes me want to quit my job
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I just started riding and this book has inspired me to plan a trip to ride through New England. This book is filled with great ideas and good advice sprinkled throughout. I am a fan of any book that recommends a good place for a frappe. Also great intro by Peter Fonda. {This review refers to an out-of-print edition.}
Quite a trip!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I purchased this book for my baby boomer dad who's celebrating his birthday by buying a bike and hitting the road. He's thrilled with the route suggestions and the resource information. I read it too, it sounds like so much fun, I might join him on a ride or two. {This review refers to an out-of-print edition.}
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