Top Sport Touring Destinations of 2025
A look back at the destinations and tours that resonated most with readers in 2025 and remind us it’s about the ride and not simply the miles.
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Destinations and Tours
California Highway 36: Fortuna to Red Bluff
Highway 36 winds 140 miles from Fortuna to Red Bluff with endless curves, great pavement, and stunning forest and valley scenery. A must ride!
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Carson Spur near Sliver Lake marks a notable cut in the mountain ridge and the start of a 7 mile climb to Carson Pass reaching an elevation of 8,574 feet. Image © American Sport Touring.
California Highway 88: Scenic Sierra Nevada Sport Touring
Take a twisting ride through alpine scenery and gold rush history on California Highway 88 – one of the Sierra’s best-kept sport touring secrets.
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The iconic Dragon sculpture stands as a marker at Deals Gap, the southern end of the route. Image © American Sport Touring.
Tail of the Dragon: By the Numbers
A by-the-numbers look at the Tail of the Dragon – thrills on Smoky Mountain back roads drawing riders from across the US and around the world.
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The Cherokee Nation capital of Tahlequah is the rally point for this scenic loop through the Cherokee Hills. Image © American Sport Touring.
A Top Day Ride in Oklahoma’s Cherokee Hills
Scenic curves with Cherokee heritage and river valley views come together on this easy ride through Oklahoma’s Ozark Foothills near Tahlequah.
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Spring snow lingers on Kolob Canyon Road in Zion National Park. Image courtesy of the National Park Service.
Riding the National Parks – 2025 Edition
America’s national parks are ideal destinations for a sport touring adventure. Here’s what you need to know to get started planning.
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