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August 20, 2009
Motorcyclists love to take advantage of their wheels with unrestricted views and take road trips in the summer. You’ll often see motorcycles whizzing by on highways, stopping at greasy spoons, and flooding tourist towns to see the sights. In fact, I recently encountered dozens of riders during a weekend vacation in the town of Winthrop, Washington. It turned out that the small town is at the end of Highway 20, a gorgeous road that runs through an old growth forest with several lakes, mountains and waterfalls to view along the way – a very popular route for riders!
There are entire websites dedicated to the best riding roads in America, and it’s no wonder. With the freedom you have while riding a motorcycle, nothing could stop you from seeing the most beautiful parts of this country. Just make sure you have the proper motorcycle gear! As with any interstate motorcycle trip, it’s important to know the various motorcycle laws in each state. Washington state’s law is that riders must wear a helmet that has been approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). A DOT-approved helmet has a sticker on the back that identifies it as such.
August 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Being a Harley owner operator I too love to pack on the and just ride. The wind in my face and the feeling of the rumbling motor makes my spirit soar. Helmets are optional in our state (Florida) and mine has a sticker “My Helmet - My Choice”. It is amazing how many bikers in States that have the motorcycle law wear “novelty” helmets. Many riders believe in the event of an accident the helmet will protect the head but your body will be punished. Broken bones will heal but your brain won’t. http://cool-riders.com