Thursday, November 20, 2008

Motorcycle Tours

As the fall weather brings a close to this year's motorcycle riding season, many look to next year's rides. The more adventurous riders persist and push the season onward, donning layer and layer of clothing. While those brave few are out challenging hypothermia, hundreds of thousands are inside, dreaming of warm summer days.

A great way for a budding adventure rider to gain skill and confidence is to go on a guided tour. And, really, those who have ridden around the proverbial block once or a dozen times might find a guided tour relaxing and low stress.

The next best thing to riding, could likely be thinking about riding. Interested in trying something new? Want to go for a ride and know someone is watching out for you? Kick back in your warm home while the fall and winter wind howl. Thinking of the fun you may have next riding season just may be the thing to stop that twitchy throttle hand.

Here is a list of some popular tour companies in the US and Canada.
  • Pashnit Motorcycle Tours - Are you interested in a little California two lane asphalt riding? Pashnit has it for you!
  • Northeastern Motorcycle Tours - The North Eastern part of the US offers some of the best twisty asphalt riding anywhere. They tour through picturesque Vermont, Massachusetts and the Adirondacks. They also offer tours of Maritime Canada!
  • Elite Motorcycle Tours - Want something really challenging? These folks offer offer off-road adventures in Moab, Utah and Western Colorado. Go on one of their rides and you may well yell "Got Dirt?" at the end.
  • Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Tours - Want to mix it up in the Rockies? These tours are for you. Rocky Mountain asphalt and small one lane mountain roads are their forte.
  • Nevada Motorcycle Adventures - These tours are not for the faint of heart. Do your motorcycle dreams involve stark yet beautiful landscapes and a dual-sport or off-road bike? This might be the kind of tour for you.
  • Alaska Rider Motorcycle Tours - Do you really want to get out there? Try these folks out and go for a ride in Alaska. Not only do they offer guided tours, but they offer many other things like unguided tours, ride support and motorcycle rental. They are definitely a full-service touring company.
  • Blue Ridge Motorcycle Adventures - These folks are a full service tour company with motorcycle rental and support services. The also offer support for charity rides.
There are a many more tour companies that offer a complete range of services. While sipping coffee, thinking of your upcoming motorcycle adventures, give tours a though.

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