We set out from Western North Dakota to find two of the state’s giant turtle statues. Instead, 440 miles, 30–40 mph winds, a brutal thunderstorm, hail, and one very wet ride later, we came home with one turtle statue picture.

A shopping trip to Tioga for the Passenger Princess turns into a 185-mile motorcycle ride through western North Dakota.

Six days, three states, and more than 1,800 miles riding two-up. From North Dakota to Minnesota and Wisconsin and back home again, this was one hell of a motorcycle trip.

After 15 years of attending Sturgis, Aaron Matthew asks whether the motorcycle rally has become more tourist attraction than biker rally. From commercialization and vendors to changing culture, crowds, and rider behavior, here’s why he’s staying home in 2026—and why he’s asking you to change his mind.

We rode 315 miles to the Fort Peck Spillway expecting a cool destination. We found rough roads, a hay bale pig, incredible history, and a 104-degree ride home that reminded us why hydration isn't optional.

Most people overlook the backroads of North Dakota, but a Saturday ride from Williston to Mohall proved once again that this state is more than just a flyover. Riding two-up on our 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, we spent the day cruising Highway 85 and Highway 5 through small towns, open prairie, and underrated scenery that makes northwest North Dakota worth exploring. Sometimes the best rides don’t need a destination — just fuel in the tank and a direction to go.

A yearly motorcycle ride from Williston to Kildeer through the heart of the Bakken. Open prairie, free-range horses, and unexpected badlands views

Riding to Medora, North Dakota from Williston makes for an easy 128-mile motorcycle day trip. Here’s what it’s really like — peak season crowds, fall rides, lunch spots, and why we keep going back.

Is the Enchanted Highway North Dakota worth the ride? Here’s our 175-mile motorcycle day trip, sculpture stops, and what to expect in Regent.

Looking for the best luggage for two-up motorcycle touring? Here are 3 real-world tested options that work on multi-day Harley road trips.

Everything you need to know before attending the Cavalier Motorcycle Ride-In in North Dakota — including what to expect and why it’s worth the ride.

Looking for the best snacks for motorcycle road trips? From gummy worms to beef sticks, here’s what we pack for long two-up rides to keep energy high and morale higher.

A 360-mile motorcycle ride through North Dakota and Montana that didn’t go as planned. Real-world two-up touring, road construction, wind, and adapting on the fly.

We rode 415 miles from North Dakota to Regina, Saskatchewan on a spontaneous motorcycle day trip. Here’s what to expect crossing the Canadian border on two wheels.

A detailed 220-mile motorcycle loop through Western North Dakota starting and ending in Williston. Route highlights, road conditions, and what to expect on this full-day ride.

The story behind Bad Attitude on 2 Wheels — how our two-up motorcycle touring journey started and why we ride.

A detailed look at our 2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and how we’ve set it up for two-up motorcycle touring, comfort, and long-distance rides.