Iowa Motorcycle Roads and Trips

Iowa (IA) is sometimes referred to as the land between the two rivers, referring to it's position between the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east. On those borders you'll find motorcycle roads featuring some very nice rolling & winding river roads. The center of the state showcases motorcycle rides passing through sweeping parries and rural farming communities. When it's time to pull over and stretch your legs, you can enjoy amenities highlighting pioneer history, contemporary arts, national landmarks and family theme parks.




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August 18, 2011
You get to see lots of trees, and corn and also get to travel along the river for a short distance, but...
Not too bad overall, some roads are periodically under constructions, but for the most part the roads are pretty well maintained.
We start off in Cedar Rapids iowa, On blairsferry road NE at walmart, we head west on blairsferry and take a left...
October 1, 2009
Large Hills and Valleys Gorgeous vistas. This is a very enjoyable loop!
Twisties galore on County Road A26. Road quality was good to excellent.
Starting a Waukon, Iowa take Hwy. 9 east to Lansing Iowa. At Lansing take Hwy 26 to the junction of County Road...
July 1, 2009
The White Pole Highway reveals plenty of beautiful Iowa Countryside. You'll see corn, beans, and rolling hills of Iowa pasture land.
The road is good. There is occasional construction, but the ride is generally very smooth. There are some twists and turns and...
We knew we wanted to ride the White Pole Highway so we started our loop in Urbandale and headed west on I-80...
March 1, 2009
Iowa's Loess Hills have 220 miles of scenic loops and byways. Only one other place in the world (yes the world)...
There are several Loops off the Byway Spine you can take although some are partly gravel (and even dirt), so stop at...
Starting at Missouri Valley, IA take HWY 30 East (Lincoln Hwy) to Logan. Left at stop light (N.2nd Ave) onto Hwy 127....
January 1, 2009
The namesake for this Iowa motorcycle ride is Poopy's Pub and Grub which is touted as "Illinois Biggest Biker Destination." As...
The road from Anamosa to Sabula is a two land highway, can be bumpy in spots but is paved and fine to...
Start in Anamosa Iowa and follow highway 64 all the way to Sabula, Iowa. Continue east on 64 and cross over from...
February 1, 2008
This rides scenery offers everything from rolling cornfields, small mountains, roads along the Mississippi river, lots of small towns and an Illinois...
Most roads are in good shape. Wisconsin and Iowa are great ... Illinois has the worst of them (thanks governor rod).
- begin in Belvidere, IL, and head north out of town on route 76 past Boone co fairgrounds. (co. fair, car shows...
July 1, 2006
It's Iowa. Not much but corn and beans. It's the road that is important.
The road conditions change from town to town. Part of it is a tad worn out but still very safe.
Start your route in the town of Sloan, IA (which is just about 20 miles southeast of Sioux City, IA). From Sloan...
March 1, 2005
This road runs through some of the most serene & beautiful southwest Iowa farmland.
Most of this route is well maintained pavement, even though the original road was brick highway (Old Lincoln Highway). Lost of turnshills,...
The starting point is in Council Bluffs, IA (just accross the river/border from Omaha, NE). Start on north Broadway and you'll find...
February 1, 2004
Go from the prairies to the "mountains" of Illinois while enjoying some really winding roads with great scenery and riding thrills.
Beginning on Route 20 In Freeport, you move from the gentle hills and prairie to the "mountains" and sweepers around Galena and...
March 1, 2000
This route takes you through some picture perfect little dairy and agriculture farms and along side the Mississippi River. You will see...
You couldn't ask for a better motorcycle road in the Midwest. This road continually takes you up and down along a collection...
Start your drive in the town of Marquette, Iowa. Take route 18 south to the town of McGregor and then get on...

     

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