A cannon overlooks the Hudson Valley from the Great Redoubt at Saratoga National Historical Park, where the American victory in 1777 helped turn the Revolutionary War toward independence. Image courtesy of the National Park Service.
Part of American Sport Touring’s USA 250 series, Saratoga pairs a Revolutionary War battlefield with rewarding Hudson Valley roads and history.
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Imagining a ride on historic Route 66 evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times long-ago. Image © American Sport Touring.
Route 66 turns 100 this year. Here’s the route to ride and what to expect on this history-filled journey westward on America’s Mother Road.
continue readingA 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.
continue readingHighway 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.
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.
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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