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Rides, Dives, and Vibes: Sturgis Edition 2025

All the best restaurants, rides, and places to stay, sourced for our H.O.G. members.

Maximize your visit to the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Harley Owners Group® hosts Frankie Garcia and Christopher Harrison.

SAVE THESE RIDES IN YOUR H-D RIDE PLANNER

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    Ride 1—Needles Highway to Mount Rushmore

    This technical ride is full of some of South Dakota’s most famous landmarks. Slow down and enjoy the scenery.

  • Motorcycles riding through a sweeping vista in Vanocker Canyon, South Dakota

    Ride 2—Vanocker Canyon

    Ride through Vanocker Canyon to Nemo for an off-the-beaten-path route that won’t get as clogged up as Spearfish Canyon.

  • A rider parked on the side of the road kicks back with his feet rested on the handlebar on the way to Sturgis, South Dakota.

    Ride 3—Badlands National Park

    Straight out of your dreams, this ride is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced—we guarantee it.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN: 2LANELIFE’S ROUTE 66 RUN

A century after its creation, Route 66 continues to define the American road trip—and in 2026, we’ll be retracing its full length to rediscover what makes it iconic.

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RIDES, DIVES, AND VIBES: DAYTONA EDITION 2026

All the best restaurants, rides, and activities, sourced for our H.O.G. members.

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ROUTE 66 IN NOVEMBER: HOW HEATED GEAR SAVED MY RIDE

I signed up for bragging rights. What I got was frostbite-level temps and a new respect for heated gear.

The author standing looking at the ocean on a coastal highway shoulder with his Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic parked nearby

ESCAPE FROM LA: A MOTORCYCLIST'S GUIDE

Scott Toepfer tears through three legendary Southern California motorcycle routes that are packed with jaw-dropping views, endless curves, and pit stops you’ll brag about for years.

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TWO DAYS OF EPIC RIDING: MY ROCKY MOUNTAIN H.O.G. RALLY ADVENTURE 

During the 2025 Mountain H.O.G. Rally, I explored Colorado Springs’ best rides—from Pikes Peak to Royal Gorge and Skyline Drive—for two unforgettable days on the road. 

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A SOLO TRIP FROM CALIFORNIA TO OREGON, VISITING FOUR NATIONAL PARKS IN FOUR DAYS

I set out on a ride that would take me from San Diego to Oregon and back—reminding myself why California and its neighbors offer some of the best riding on earth.

The author stands next to a white Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle on a mountain roadside with her back to the camera.

THE FINAL 48 — CROSSING THE COUNTRY ON TWO WHEELS

There were only a handful of the Lower 48 I hadn’t ridden in yet. That itch turned into a mission: The Final 48. One trip. One go. The last states on my map.

The author stands beside her packed Harley-Davidson Pan America motorcycle, looking out over a rocky shoreline.

THE GREAT LAKES ESCAPE — MY SOLO RIDE AROUND THE SHORES

I packed up my bike and set out on my Great Lakes Escape — a solo ride through two countries, 5 Great Lakes, and LOADS of history.

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THE ULTIMATE STURGIS ONE-DAY RIDE

If you only have one day to ride in the Black Hills, make it this one. Twisty, scenic, historic, and best of all, unforgettable.

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2LANELIFE: MONUMENT VALLEY  

Enjoy a 4-5 day, 1,600-mile ride through three 3 iconic areas: The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Zion National Park!  

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A WEEK TOURING YELLOWSTONE

Steven Richards explores the awe-inspiring natural wonders and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park.

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ORMOND SCENIC LOOP & TRAIL

Discover a bit of "Old Florida" along the Ormond Scenic Loop.  

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HOMETOWN RIDE WITH DAD

A trip home provides the perfect bonding experience for a rider and her dad.

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MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY

Experience the thrills of riding at altitude by taking on Colorado's Million Dollar Highway