In this episode, we cover one of the most iconic motorcycle rides in the world: California’s Pacific Coast Highway.

Host Sanna, Staci, and Davin share their favorite sections, side quests, restaurants, and viewpoints along PCH, and they also dive into which major tourist attractions are worth stopping at (and where you’ll find the best treats). 

From the most scenic Taco Bell in the country to the largest herd of wild zebras outside of Africa, you’ll find it all and more in this episode. Use it to plan your next moto road trip!

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The Scenic Ride is back! We’re kicking off our first episode of 2026 with some big news: Sanna is joined by two new co-hosts, Staci and Davin. All avid solo road-trippers, they collectively cover tens of thousands of motorcycle miles every year, and they’re excited to bring you some of their favorite roads and regions. 

In this episode: Get to know your new hosts and learn about where their travels will take them this year. Starting now, we’ll have a fresh new episode every two weeks. 

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In this episode, we travel to the Peruvian Andes. We chat with Redd Walitzki, who is an artist, adventurer, and full-time traveler who’s spent the last few years slowly meandering through Central and South America on a Royal Enfield Himalayan.

We talk about everything from route planning to the scariest things about being a solo traveler to how to afford being on the road full time, and Redd shares some interesting anecdotes from their travels.

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In this episode, we travel to Hawaii to ride a couple of bucket-list roads on the Big Island and Maui. Photographer Genevieve Davis joins to chat about riding in Hawaii and how to be a good visitor. It’s a jam-packed episode for anyone looking to explore paradise on two wheels. 

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Volcano updates: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates

Follow Genevieve: @genevieve_davis 

Manta ray tours: @liquidhawaii 

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In this episode, we are headed to the Canadian Rockies to ride Icefields Parkway, the iconic 140-mile road that runs through Banff and Jasper national parks. We also chat with Matt Swedlund from Full Tank Adventures about all our favorite stops along this absolutely breathtaking route.

Full Tank Adventures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FullTankAdventures

Information on road closures in Jasper: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/visit/ouvert-fermee-open-closed

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We are headed to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to ride Skyline Drive (and eat ice cream!). Does this bucket list road live up to the hype? Guest: Katherine Sydor

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In this episode, we’re celebrating National Road Trip Day by heading to one of the most spectacular states for riding a motorcycle: Alaska. We’re going deep on the Seward Highway, one of only 37 All-American Roads, and the Kenai Peninsula. We also chat with Michelle and Marcus Munro who run Alaska Motorcycle Adventures.

If you’ve been dreaming of riding to the Last Frontier but you’re not sure where to start, this episode is packed with inspiration.

A few of the stops mentioned: 

Beluga Point

Restaurant recs from Michelle and Marcus:

“Chair 5 in Girdwood. And I hear that summit Lake lodge is very good, although I can’t confirm. In Seward you have the Highliner, Rays, or Reds Buss for burgers.”

“Double Musky in Girdwood is my #2, Dirty Skillet in Hope is my favorite in the state. That ice cream shop in Girdwood is money too.”

“If you like Thai food, Woody’s Thai Kitchen in Seward is pretty good.”

“Girdwood Brewing Co. has some pretty good food trucks in their parking lot in the summer.”

“Seward Brewing Co. and Resurrection Roadhouse in Seward are also awesome!”

Just a reminder that these restaurants may have some funky days and times that they are open for business, so check their website/FB first before making plans.

Alaska Motorcycle Adventures: https://www.akmotoadv.com/

Podcast website: https://www.thescenicride.com/

Today we are headed to the Black Hills of South Dakota to ride the famous Needles Highway. How does riding it during the Sturgis Rally compare to riding it off-rally? And what are some other can’t-miss roads in the area? We chat about all this and more with Davin Wirtanen, motorcycle enthusiast and the VP of Sales at Biltwell.

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Today we are headed to West Texas to ride the incredibly scenic FM 170 and check out Big Bend National Park. Sanna also talks to Staci Wilt of Ride to Food about the best roads, small towns, and places to eat in this part of the country. 

Ride to Food: https://ridetofood.com/

Boquillas Border Crossing Info: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/visiting-boquillas.htm

America’s Byways: https://fhwaapps.fhwa.dot.gov/bywaysp/

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In this episode, we’re headed to Utah—more specifically to Moab, to ride the incredibly scenic Highway 128 (on Sanna’s list of the top 5 most beautiful roads in the U.S.). We’ll also explore Arches and Canyonlands national parks, plus Dead Horse Point State Park.

Guest: Mark Bolton, owner of Waypoints West Moto Adventures, stops by to talk about some of his favorite off-road trails in the Moab area. 

Waypoints West Moto Adventures: https://www.waypointswestmoto.com/

onX Offroad app: https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app

Arches National Park reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10088426

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