You're a rider, an independent spirit who's reluctant to follow someone else's road map. But there are thousands of miles of road out there, and you could spend months searching for the best ones. 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 fifth edition of his best-selling guide, McKechnie includes:Exciting new photographs of rides like the Hudson River Ralley Run, the Pacific Coast Run, and the Red Rocks RunNew tips on the best food, shopping, and nightlife you'll experience along the wayDon't waste your valuable two-wheeled vacation. Instead, let Great American Motorcycle Tours be your guide.