Motorcycle Journeys Through the Southwest (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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" If you have a taste for the offbeat, and want to avoid traditional tourist traps while experiencing the Southwest's finest motorcycling roads, then Motorcycle Journeys through the Southwest is for you." -- Keystone Motorcycle Press

"Berke is a full-time motorcycle explorer and author, with an obvious sense of both curiosity and humor that makes this book as fun to read as it is useful." -- Motorcycle Consumer News

"For those who like to scout ahead, Martin C. Berke's Motorcycle Journey's Through the Southwest is a good source of information about roads to ride, places to eat and things to see." -- Motorcycle Cruiser, Summer 1996

"I wish I'd been sent this book a few months earlier, before I did my own little bit of exploring in the southwest, for it is chock full of information for the tourist. Yes, I know that it is fun to find out for yourself but I am never adverse to accepting a helping hand, especially if time is limited. Covering Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, it offers 66 "rides" in what must be one of the most beautiful parts of a beautiful country, routes that have been traversed by the author, Marty Berke, on his BMW. Scanning the pages awakened many memories for me and reminded me that, so far, I really haven't scratched the surface. A few of the suggested routes I have already followed and plenty more I wish I had.

"Also listed in the book are motorcycle dealers, restaurants and a wealth of helpful and practical advice, like not hurtling right up to 10,000 feet, risking altitude sickness, but spending a couple of nights at 5,000 feet. Believe me, he is right! It is certainly a book that will accompany me when I return to Colorado." -- Motorcycle-Sport, January 1995

"If you're going to the Durango rally, or just want to go riding in the west, this book is a must . . . ." -- BMW Owners News

"In the 420 page softbound book, Berke has scouted the region's best campgrounds, parks, scenic landmarks, and restaurants, always with an eye on value. Each chapter, or trip, contains useful listings of restaurants, lodgings, places of interest, and other helpful tips. Over eighty maps accompany the text, making navigation a snap, and over 255 illustrations highlight many of the attractions.

"If you have a taste for the offbeat, and want to avoid traditional tourist traps, while experiencing the Southwest's finest motorcycling roads, then Motorcycle Journeys through the Southwest is for you." -- Keystone Motorcycle Press, September 1994

"Motorcycle Journeys Through the Southwest, You Don't Have to get Lost to Find the Good Roads. . . That subtitle is right, you don't have to get lost to find the good roads if you have this book. You don't even have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy it. It is written in a merry and informative style and contains all the information you will need with a bonus of comments on the cuisine; the history and the general ambiance of the area you want to travel through. There are clear maps of each area, and the book is small enough to carry in a large pocket." -- New Mexico Magazine, April 1995

Product Description

Marty Berke is back with his latest guide to America's scenic backroads and byways. This time, Marty's wanderlust has taken him to the American Southwest, where mountains, desert, roads, and sunny weather combine for ideal riding.

With this book you'll discover the best touring roads the Southwest has to offer. Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah are all thoroughly detailed in this entertaining and informative guide.

The book describes 66 separate rides, each about a day in length. Each trip has been designed to include both great roads and great scenery, capturing all the grandeur and natural beauty of the region and introducing you to places and sights you might never find on your own. Visit Ouray, Colorado, home of the Wiesbaden Hot Springs and Vapor Caves; or the Chiricahua National Monument, where spires and columns of precariously balancing rocks seem to defy gravity. The Southwest is brimming with unique and colorful places, many of them little-known gems that are refreshingly free of tourist mobs.

Berke has scouted out the region's best campgrounds, parks, scenic landmarks, and restaurants, always keeping a sharp eye for the best bargains, to help you get the most out of your travel dollar. Each chapter contains useful listings of all points of interest, with information on prices, hours of operation, and other helpful tips.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Whitehorse Press (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962183490
• ISBN-13: 978-0962183492
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #766,757 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like a virtual motorcyle trip., March 4, 1999

By A Customer

This books gives some pretty cool descriptions on different areas in the Southwest including Southwestern Colorado. My husband and I are familiar with the Colorado chapter and it was as though we were going through it again. Except it was in words and in our minds. My husband is going to take the recommendations and ride from the Chicago Area to the Taos New Mexico area. I will follow 2 days behind him with kids in tow. The author also provides valuable information on watering holes as well as places to eat. In desert areas you want to be prepared as to where the last gas station is. The author also gives explicit details on road conditions which makes the trip a lot easier to palette knowing where the "bad" spots are. Either you choose to ride gingerly through it or go around. I highly recommend this book. It's a good read and it contains lots of valuable information.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have if your traveling the New Mexico - Colorado area, September 26, 2004

By	flht01 "Kevin" (Southeast Texas) - See all my reviews

This book is very well written with the motorcyclist in mind. Recommended camping areas, off the beaten path type routes and recommended stops along the way. Well put together and a good read, highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Motorcycle Journeys Through the Southwest, September 6, 2009

By	M. Wood (Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We took a three week motorcyle trip west in 2007. I would definately recommend.