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Rhode Island Motorcycle Roads and Trips

Motorcycle roads in Rhode Island (RI) typically fall within two regions of scenery. The western two-thirds of the state is referred to as the New England Upland region and typified by rough and hilly forests and lakes. The eastern third of the state is called the Seaboard Lowland and is characterized by flatter lowlands, sandy beaches and salt marshes.

South Shore - Eastern RI and MA (Apr 10)

… an area full of twisty wooded two lane roads that break out into ocean overlooks ... Two wineries, buzards bay brewery a couple small restaurants and lots of farm stands that serve ice cream

Scenery:
5 stars
Road Quality:
4 stars
Amenities:
4 stars

Zig Zag to the Sea (Oct 09)

… Great scenery mixed with quant small town's. A harley dealership along the way and some little pub's etc ... Lot's of twists and turn that make riding a motorcycle fun

Scenery:
5 stars
Road Quality:
4 stars
Amenities:
4 stars

The Western RI and Eastern CT Loop (May 09)

… foliage touring, and farm country site seeing. I would give this route a 10 out of 10 for scenic routes! It passes right through Beach Pond State Park and Arcadia State Park ...

Scenery:
5 stars
Road Quality:
4 stars
Amenities:
3 stars

The Backdoor to Newport RI (Jul 07)

… you really go through some lovely rural areas, and from Wickford on, you go through some gorgeous coastal towns … you could have quite a happy weekend, riding around the shore areas, and visiting swanky mansions … you'll also pass over a HUGE suspension bridge

Scenery:
5 stars
Road Quality:
4 stars
Amenities:
5 stars

Key

Read this to understand our rating system.

All our motorcycle roads and trips are rated on three key categories:

  1. Scenery
  2. Road Quality
  3. Roadside Amenities
Read the description below for each of the categories to understand what qualities give a road a strong or weak rating in each of the categories.
Category
A 5 star rating indicates ...
 
A 1 star rating indicates ...

The scenery factor of each route is rated

Far above average scenery for that state. (Ex. mountain views, lakes, rivers, hills, or forests.)   Below average scenery for that state. (Ex. an area that simply is lacking in overall natural beauty.)

The road quality factor of each route is rated

Outstanding driving conditions.  Plenty of twists, turns & hills; well maintained roads with smooth pavement.   Straight roads over flat land or rough road conditions with
some potholes or driving
hazards such as gravel

A rating of what there is to do off the bike

Plenty of things to do when it's time to pull over.  (Ex. museums, restaurants, pull-outs, historical sites, entertainment etc.)    Little to nothing to do when it's time to pull over.  (Ex. lack of museums, restaurants, pull-outs, historical sites, entertainment etc.)