Welcome to OpenRoadJourney

Welcome to OpenRoadJourney (ORJ). A site dedicated to helping motorcyclists (or anyone really) find the best motorcycle roads in the world to ride. Harley Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, cruisers, sportbikes, dirt bikes, scooters, and anything else are all welcome here.

Whether you're just looking for some great rides, twisty roads, a scenic route, or help in planning your next motorcycle trip. We're here for you.

At OpenRoadJourney, we're focused on helping you experience that great motorcycle road, route, or ride before you hit it on your motorcycle. When it boils down to it, that's what OpenRoadJourney really is all about. Great motorcycle roads, routes, and rides and the experience you get of being out there on your motorcycle. We've all got limited time, so if you're going to ride, you might as well ride the best!

I'm hoping that if you're passionate about motorcycles and great roads you'll help build this site into a useful resource for every one: veteran and beginner riders alike. Please take some time to share your favorite roads or routes ... who knows, maybe you'll establish a reputation of being a "road god" among everyone here.

One last thing, drop me a note and let me know what you think. I love to hear from people that visit. You can reach me at

If you're gonna ride, make sure you ride the best! ORJ = great motorcycle roads and rides.

Keep Ridin' and have fun out there.

P.S. Don't be shy, motor on over to the ORJ Forums and say hello!

Latest ORJ Motorcycle Roads, Routes, and Rides

	A Simple Afternoon Ride on Kentucky 227 Some times I ride to see stuff. Some times I ride just to ride. This time I just wanted to ride. I didn't want to stop and see stuff. I just wanted to get a rhythm going between myself, a good road, and the motorcycle. If you're in that kind of mood than check out KY 227 with me.
	Medoc Mountain in North Carolina Travel along with "drkhgross" as he rides his motorcycle through the back roads of North Carolina exploring Medoc Mountain and a couple of other historical spots along the way.
	Tobacco Farms and a Motorcycle Paradise: Kentucky 10 Click to read about the ride that had me pushing my Harley Road King a little too hard and wishing that I had a sportbike to do it justice.
	Destination Rides - Rabbit Hash: Kentucky 536 A great destination ride! With a constant need to find out of the way, unique places, I stumbled into Rabbit Hash. You don't want to miss this little town frozen in time and the great motorcycle roads that surround it.
	Burgers and Saddlebags on Kentucky 338 Looking to blow of some steam on a relaxing afternoon motorcycle ride? Discover this easy motorcycle road that boasts some interesting stops and a great burger joint.

Latest Motorcycle Articles on Rides, Trips, Gear, and More!

	Plan B: A Motorcycle Trip from Florida to the Smokies (almost) Two guys, two motorcycles, and two plans. Travel by motorcycle from Florida to the Smoky Mountains and find out why any trip by motorcycle is a great adventure, just not always the adventure we intended.
	Riding Motorcycles on Gravel: Find the Real Road Less Traveled. Fortunately or unfortunately, whatever your view point is, the reality is that not every road on this beautiful earth is paved. Learning to ride gravel roads on a motorcycle can open up a whole new world of motorcycle travel possibilities and help you find the real "road less traveled". Take a minute to read through this article for the three rules to follow to safely navigate any gravel road out there on whatever your motorcycle may be (even if it happens to be an eight hundred pound Harley Davidson cruiser).
	Breaking in Florida's New Big Bend National Byway (with worm grunting and gator avoiding along the way!) Join Jim and his motorcycle as he rides the newest addition to the National Scenic Byway family: Big Bend Scenic Byway in Florida. If you're looking for a couple of days of great road, scenic sites, good food, and possibly some worm grunting (yes, thats right, worm grunting), then you'll be sure to enjoy this ride!
	The Search for the Giant Alligator: A Motorcycle Ride through Florida Gator wrestling. Pink Flamingo Stands. Wax Museums. Do those tourist traps of our youth still exist? That's exactly the question Jim and Bill set out to answer as they tour through Florida roads on their motorcycles. Travel along with them as they ride back through time searching for a bit of their past in Florida.
	The US 50 Highway, Six State Motorcycle Trip US 50 is notably one of the last remaining transcontinental highways in the United States. Traveling coast to coast from California to Maryland, this is one great road for a motorcycle trip!

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