5 Amazing Motorcycle Getaways This Winter

For many riders, this time of year brings colder, wetter weather, when bikes are put to bed, gear is hung up in the back of the closet, and thoughts and daydreams are filled with far away roads and scenic vistas. “Wouldn’t it be great to get away from the freezing temperatures and slushy roads, just for a few days”, whispers the voice in the back of your head. Then the voice of reason chimes in, “Shipping bikes is expensive, and where would you go? You don’t know the roads anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon.” Well, rejoice, as EagleRider is here for you, and in more ways than one.

The world’s leading motorcycle rental and tour company has all your bases covered to get you in the saddle for your next adventure and your headlight pointed towards some of the best riding roads America has to offer. Routes, guides, accommodations, gear, and a motorcycle, it is all available, ready to make any rider’s dreams become reality.

Fantasizing about riding a Yamaha through Arizona from Phoenix to Tucson? Ever dreamt of cruising California on a BMW? Have a hankering to traverse Florida riding a Harley-Davidson? EagleRider can make the winter blahs disappear in an instant, whatever your riding desires, with fully supported tours featuring fantastic riding routes and destinations across the southern United States. Here are some options you might want to consider.

Arizona

First on EagleRider’s list of winter tours is a 2-day round trip ride from Phoenix to Tucson, Arizona, featuring the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Bask in the warmth of an Arizona winter and enjoy the open roads and desert scenery. Giant cacti dot the landscape, giving their name to Saguaro National Park, and providing the Old West atmosphere that the region is famous for. With options for detours along the way, or a more direct route, the tour spans between 230 and 250 miles total, and makes for a perfect weekend getaway before returning to the hustle and bustle of the work week.

Florida

Fancy hitting more than one state on your winter getaway? Then one of EaglerRider’s Gulf tours will be the hot ticket. Take a 3-day ride from Orlando to New Orleans via Tallahassee and Pensacola, or take a 4-day tour from New Orleans to Orlando via Panama City and Crystal River. Like all of EagleRider’s tours, riders have the choice of fully supported, or a more independent, ride at your own pace option.

Baja

Ever consider a trip to Mexico? Eaglerider’s Baja Tour is an 8-day epic adventure that begins in Cabo San Lucas and travels the Baja Peninsula through some of the most remote and undisturbed roads on the continent. Destinations along the way include Rosarita and San Ignacio, before heading over the border and heading into Los Angeles. In between, the sights and sounds of Mexico await, the towns and villages of Baja mixed in with the varied landscapes make for an unforgettable trip.

These EagleRider tours include motorcycle-friendly accommodation, a half-shell helmet for rider and pillion, a support vehicle, and driver/concierge/assistant for the support vehicle. Airfare, fuel, and meals (except where specified) are not included. The EagleRider website features easy navigation for reserving your tour, showing available dates and motorcycles, pricing, itineraries, everything except the actual wind in your face.

If you are unfamiliar with EagleRider, it's the world's leading motorcycle tour and rental company, based out of the Los Angeles area, with locations across the globe. With a fleet of over 1,700 rental motorcycles and 150 locations covering six continents, EagleRider bills itself as "the world's largest motorcycle experience company." Founded in 1992 in a garage in San Pedro, California, the company has grown steadily from their original four motorcycle rentals into what they are today.

An innovative subscription service, Club EagleRider, gives riders affordable access to thousands of motorcycles, great for visiting new destinations or trying different models, or for those who want to ride but do not want the commitments of owning a bike. EagleRider’s fleet features late-model bikes from Harley-Davidson, BMW, Triumph, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and even Ducati, with cruiser, adventure bike, touring, naked, and sport bike styles available. Smaller bikes allow new riders to gain experience, while experienced riders looking at a new bike can try extensively before they buy.

With winter descending upon us, visions of sugar plums may be dancing in the heads of children eagerly awaiting Christmas, but for riders, visions of warmer climes, twisty roads, and scenic views are more likely, and EagleRider can take you there with ease. Visit EagleRder.com for more information, or to book your getaway now.

NOTE: This is sponsored content produced in partnership with EagleRider