For riders looking for some long-distance tour options to tackle on your own or with a small group of family or friends, the AMA’s Grand Tour series schedule for 2018 has been announced. Apart from being a fun way to see the country on a motorcycle, the AMA Grand Tours are also a great complement to the AMA LongRider program, the AMA’s mileage-recognition program for members.
The 2018 Grand Tour schedule highlights six events:
AMA District 2 Polar Bear Grand Tour: Jan. 7-Dec. 23
Residents in the Northeast can join riders starting now, when groups ride to points each Sunday in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut. Even though they start during winter, the rides continue throughout the year. The 2017-2018 tour marks the program’s 40th year.
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge: July 13-Aug. 13
Starting in Medicine Park, Oklahoma, this route continues for nearly 10,000 miles, entirely within the lower 48 states, before returning to Medicine Park for the finish. The tour traverses scenic byways and passes through several National Parks and Native American reservations.

SCMA USA Four Corners Tour: Jan. 15-Dec. 15
This AMA Grand Tour offers two USA Four Corner Tours: the “Regular” and the “True X.” The organizer provides a package containing the ride materials and reviews the completion of either ride when they receive the finisher’s package.

SCMA USA 15 Best Roads Tour: Jan. 15-Dec. 15
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