It’s hard to trace the precise roots of the American road trip, but no doubt the movie “Easy Rider” played some part. That tale of two friends traveling the country together and taking in the sights and sounds of life on the road made a profound impact on an entire generation. These days, touring the country on a motorcycle is practically a rite of passage for adventurous types.
In my experience, there’s no better biking destination than the American Southwest, where the visual contrast of mountains and desert is spectacular to say the least. I would recommend bringing along some sizable saddlebags motorcycle with extra water and other supplies. The desert is boiling hot for much of the year, so it’s nice to be able to strip down to a leather biker vest when a leather jacket feels stifling
