Motorcycling in the Columbia River Gorge

Get ready to discover the Northwest's premier world-class motorcycling destination. Wild twisties & sweepers, stunning terrain, incredible views, favorable weather and more await you in the Columbia River Gorge. An area with a long history that begins before the last Ice Age, today the Gorge is a playground for motorcyclists from all over the world. Whether you ride a cruiser, sportbike, dualsport, touring bike, street standard, maxi- scooteror sidecar, the Gorge has something for everbody. Inside you'll get tips on traveling the area on two wheels, wisdom about weather, roads, accommodations, things to see and do, where to eat and best of all a series of rides routed by the author himself. You'll also get insight into the history of the Columbia River Gorge and learn about how it came to be the top notch riding region it is today. Author Tom Mehren is the publisher of Sound RIDER!, the Northwest's largest monthly motorcycling publication. Mehren has spent a decade riding through the Northwest and has dug in deep to find the best roads in the area. Having founded Rally Week in the Gorge, an annual seven day rally in the Gorge, this guide reveals much of what Mehren has learned about the area during many visits there.