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5 Days to Stelvio Pass

1,430km motorcycle adventure to the legendary Stelvio Pass, crossing over 15 additional Alpine passes along the way. Free GPX roadbook.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedThe Alps
About Andy Stewart

Meet Andy Stewart — 15+ years of motorcycle touring experience across Scotland, Europe, and the USA.

About The Road Ahead

Learn about The Road Ahead — our mission, our riding experience, and what we offer.

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Our commitment to accessibility and how to get help if you have difficulty using the site.

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Albania Tour Book & GPX Routes — 10 Days

10-day Albania motorcycle adventure — one of Europe's last great undiscovered riding destinations. Albanian Alps, coastal roads, and mountain villages.

Europe8+ daysGPXSelf-guidedBalkans
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Alps North to South — 6 Day Route

A 1,548km, 6-day motorcycle journey through the French Alps from Geneva. Free GPX roadbook with day-by-day routes through the greatest Alpine passes.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedThe Alps
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Alps Tour Book & GPX Routes — 7 Days

Fully tested 7-day Alpine tour with PDF tour book and day-by-day GPX routes. Covers Stelvio, Grossglockner, and the best passes across Italy, Austria, and Germany.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedThe Alps
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Andalusia Tour Book & GPX Routes — 7 Days

7-day self-guided Andalusia motorcycle tour with 7 GPS routes. Caminito del Rey, Tarifa, Sierra Nevada, white villages, and Atlantic coast.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedSpain
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B115 — Kalkalpen National Park

The B115 through the Kalkalpen National Park — one of Austria's hidden riding gems. River gorges, limestone cliffs, and virtually no traffic. Free GPX.

Europe1–2 daysGPXSelf-guidedThe Alps
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Balkans Tour Book & GPX Routes — 12 Days

12-day Balkans motorcycle adventure across 9 countries. Albania, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania. Full PDF + GPX.

Europe8+ daysGPXSelf-guidedBalkans
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Bennetts Top 10 Alpine Passes — Route Guide

Bennetts's definitive guide to the 10 best Alpine motorcycle passes, with downloadable maps. A perfect self-planning resource for an Alps trip.

EuropeVariableGPXSelf-guidedThe Alps
Destination
Braemar

Pretty Deeside village and a natural overnight stop on the Cairngorms Loop, with secure bike parking at The Fife Arms.

UKUnited Kingdom
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Cairngorms Loop

A 3-day, 320-mile loop through the Cairngorms National Park — Snow Roads, Royal Deeside and the highest villages in the UK.

UK3–4 daysModerateGPXGuidedUnited Kingdom
Destination
Cairngorms National Park

The largest national park in the British Isles — high plateaus, ancient forests and quiet glens built for motorcycles.

UKUnited Kingdom
Destination
Canada

Vancouver Island, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the Canadian Rockies and the Icefields Parkway — mountain roads, turquoise lakes and some of North America’s greatest motorcycle scenery.

CanadaCanada
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Causeway Coastal Route & Antrim Glens

Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and the nine Glens of Antrim. One of the best coastal motorcycle routes in the British Isles.

Ireland1–2 daysGPXSelf-guidedIreland
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Colorado Rockies Loop

15 days. Mountain passes over 12,000ft. Altitude changes everything.

USAVariableGPXSelf-guided
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Complete Scotland Motorcycle Route

A 1,500-mile complete Scotland touring route taking in NC500, Applecross, Glencoe, and the Borders. GPX included. Sponsored by Dunlop.

UK8+ daysGPXSelf-guidedScotland
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Corsica Tour Book & GPX Routes — 7 Days

Corsica — the island of beauty. 7-day tour with PDF book and GPX routes covering the D81 coastal road, mountain interior, and the Col de Bavella.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedCorsica
Day Rides

Shorter motorcycle day rides for when you don't have time for a full tour.

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Dolomites & Italian Lakes — 8 Days

1,949km, 8-day motorcycle tour through the Swiss Alps, the Dolomites, and back via the Italian Lakes. Free GPX roadbook.

Europe8+ daysGPXSelf-guidedItaly
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Epic Canada — Islands to Icefields

A 17-day, 1,904-mile guided motorcycle loop from Vancouver through Vancouver Island, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the Canadian Rockies and the Icefields Parkway. 10–26 July 2027.

North America8+ daysChallengingNorth America
Destination
Europe

Alps, Vosges, Pyrenees, Spain and the Atlantic coast.

EuropeEurope
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Five Nations Motorcycle Challenge

Ride through all countries of the British Isles in five days. Full route with GPX files covering Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic.

UK5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedScotland
Free Routes

Free motorcycle touring routes to download and ride — no purchase required.

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Glencoe & West Coast Escape

Two days. Maximum impact. Pack for everything.

UKVariableGPXSelf-guided
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Grossglockner & B107 — Free Route

The Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is on every rider's bucket list. This free route combines the pass with the spectacular B107 descent south. Free GPX.

Europe1–2 daysGPXSelf-guidedThe Alps
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Harz Forest — Free Touring Route

A labyrinth of beautiful roads through the Harz National Park — Germany's favourite motorcycle playground. Full GPX files included.

Europe3–4 daysGPXSelf-guidedGermany
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Highland Ride Guides

Vetted guided motorcycle tours across the Scottish Highlands, with support vehicle and ride leader.

UKUnited Kingdom
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Lake District & Yorkshire Dales Loop

Hardknott Pass, Wrynose Pass, the Trough of Bowland, and the best of the Yorkshire Dales. Free GPX routes through two of England's finest national parks.

UK3–4 daysGPXSelf-guidedEngland & Wales
Motorcycle Gear

Browse motorcycle gear recommendations — helmets, jackets, boots, luggage, and intercoms.

Motorcycle Rentals

Find motorcycle rental companies for your touring trip — Harley, adventure, and sport bikes.

Motorcycle Tour Operators

Browse motorcycle tour operators — guided and self-guided tours across the world.

Motorcycle Touring Insurance

Guide to motorcycle travel insurance for touring — what to cover and what to avoid.

Motorcycle Training

Motorcycle training resources and courses to prepare for touring.

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North Coast 500

830 miles of Highland raw. Prepare for all of it.

UKVariableGPXSelf-guided
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North West Spain

Mountains, empty roads, and the Atlantic coast. 14 days, Spain at its best.

EuropeVariableGPXSelf-guided
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Norway Tour Book & GPX Routes — 13 Days

13-day Norway motorcycle tour with full PDF tour book and GPX routes. Trollstigen, Atlantic Road, Fjords, and Norwegian mountain passes.

Europe8+ daysGPXSelf-guidedNorway
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Pacific Northwest & Yellowstone

Seattle to Billings. The American West at its most extraordinary.

USAVariableGPXSelf-guided
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Portugal Tour Book & GPX Routes — 7 Days

7-day self-guided Portugal tour with PDF tour book and GPX routes. Algarve coast, Serra da Estrela, and the dramatic Douro wine valley.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedPortugal
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Pyrenees Pleasure — 1,100 Miles

1,100-mile free touring route across France and west to east along the Pyrenees Mountains. Full GPX files included. Dunlop-sponsored route.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedFrance
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Pyrenees Tour Book & GPX Routes — 7 Days

7 epic motorcycle routes across the Pyrenees — France, Spain, and Andorra. Full PDF tour book and GPX/KML files for Garmin, TomTom, and smartphone apps.

Europe5–7 daysGPXSelf-guidedSpain
Resources

Motorcycle touring resources — gear guides, route planning, insurance, and travel tips.

Ride Quiz

Discover your rider type and get matched with tours that suit your style.

Ride Ready — California Dream

Prepare for the Pacific Coast Highway and California interior: lane splitting laws, weather, and distances.

USAModerateUSA
Ride Ready — Colorado Rockies

Prepare for high-altitude riding in the Colorado Rockies: altitude sickness, weather, and gear.

USAChallengingUSA
Ride Ready — Glencoe

Prepare for Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands: single-track roads, weather, and gear.

UKChallengingUK
Ride Ready — North Coast 500

Prepare for the NC500: road conditions, fuel stops, weather, and packing for the Scottish Highlands.

UKModerateUK
Ride Ready — North West Spain

Prepare for the Picos de Europa and Galician coast: mountain passes, coastal weather, and language.

EuropeModerateEurope
Ride Ready — Pacific Northwest

Prepare for the Pacific Northwest and Yellowstone: border crossing, weather variability, and wildlife.

USAModerateUSA
Ride Ready — Route 66

Prepare for Route 66: bike rental, border crossing, weather windows, and state-by-state guidance.

USAModerateUSA
Ride Ready — Scottish Borders

Prepare for the Scottish Borders: quiet roads, hidden gems, and itinerary planning.

UKEasyUK
Ride Ready — Southwest USA

Prepare for the Southwest: desert heat management, hydration, and long-distance planning.

USAChallengingUSA
Ride Ready — Tour Preparation Hub

Everything you need to prepare for your motorcycle tour: bike checks, gear, documents, and safety.

Ride Ready — Utah National Parks

Prepare for Utah National Parks: heat, distances between parks, and off-road sections.

USAChallengingUSA
Ride Ready — Vosges Mountains

Prepare for the Vosges: mountain riding techniques, fuel planning, and seasonal weather.

EuropeModerateEurope
Ride Ready — Yosemite & California Coast

Prepare for Yosemite and the California coast: park entry, weather, and coastal riding.

USAModerateUSA
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