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California represents the final leg of Route 66, where the Mother Road meets the Pacific Ocean after nearly 2,500 miles across America. Covering rough...

There’s a certain kind of riding that doesn’t involve tight corners, apexes, or braking points. It’s the kind where the horizon is the only curve in sight, and the road feels like it’s been drawn with a ruler across the landscape. For motorcyclists, straight roads...

There’s no denying the mission of Bridgestone’s new Battlax T33 tires: The words “Sport Touring” are molded into the sidewall. According to Bridgestone, the Battlax T33 maintains the performance profile of its T32 predecessor (lots of stable, predictable grip, dry or wet) while improving mileage by 47%. A new wear-resistant center polymer helps extend tread life, while a stic...

There’s a point in northeastern Arizona where the landscape stops trying to entertain you and simply asks whether you’re comfortable with distance. U.S. Highway 160 is that kind of road.

Running across Arizona’s northeast corner between the

The July 2026 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!

On the cover:
Cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway on the new 2026 Indian Chief Vintage. Photo by Garth Milan

Additional stories in the July 2026 ...