Following the Trail of Lewis & Clark

April 20, 2021By Brenden Anders

MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman is here to tell us a bit about the creation of our Trail of Lewis and Clark Adventure. It was a labor of love to put together our Trail of Lewis and Clark Adventure. After reading “Undaunted Courage” by Stephan E. Ambrose, I became curious about the landscapes that the Corps of Discovery traveled through. … Read More

Plan Your Pacific Northwest Getaway

April 13, 2021By Brenden Anders

The signs of Spring are all around the U.S. Pacific Northwest: cherry blossoms are in bloom, birds are chirping, and the curvaceous roads are calling! Our crew and motorcycles in Portland, Oregon are ready to enable your next two-wheeled adventure. Request Your Portland Motorcycle Rental What comes with your MotoQuest rental? Complimentary route consultation help … Read More

What makes our Best of Alaska ride so popular?

April 7, 2021By Brenden Anders

Howdy, MotoQuestrians! This is RoKo, a motorcycle vacation addiction enabler at MotoQuest, and I’m taking over this week’s newsletter while Phil is guiding our American Southwest Adventure. Bon voyage, Phil! I’ll try to make you proud. Today, I would like to tell you about one of our guided adventures that is near and dear to … Read More

Want to ride in Alaska with MotoQuest’s Founder?

March 30, 2021By Brenden Anders

Creamy or Crunchy? By MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman They say that there are two kinds of peanut butter: creamy and crunchy. Some prefer one or the other, but I have come to terms with the fact that I love both. When it comes to riding, some prefer pavement, and others prefer dirt surfaces. Again, I … Read More

Feels like our Baja-itus is flaring up

March 23, 2021By Brenden Anders

We’ve got a craving for long, curvy roads, seemingly endless beaches, and… did someone say “tacos?” All symptoms of Baja-itus. It must be going around because we’re getting an awful lot of inquiries from our riders about when MotoQuest is heading back to Baja. Why are so many people jonesing to explore this particular Mexican … Read More

Captivating Curves of the Pacific Coast Highway

March 16, 2021By Brenden Anders

Salty air, twisty roads, and ocean views are on our minds this week because we’ve recently updated our Southbound and Northbound Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) adventures. These one-way all-paved trips still run between our Portland, Oregon and Long Beach, California facilities, but now we’re riding at a more relaxed pace along PCH. This gives us time to enjoy more … Read More

Explore California Coastal Roads with Phil in March

December 8, 2020By Brenden Anders

What is a MotoQuest Explorer guided adventure? It’s an itinerary which is purposefully scheduled to have two or more nights at the same location so riders can enjoy a region without packing and unpacking every day. Guests have the opportunity to leave their luggage behind at the hotel during out-rides since we’re coming back to the same spot, … Read More

The Meeting That Changed MotoQuest

December 1, 2020By Brenden Anders

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman took some time to reflect on a particular customer encounter which changed the trajectory of his small and struggling business venture. Today, we’re sharing his words of gratitude toward the person who made it possible for Alaska Rider Tours to grow into the globally recognized brand that … Read More

Last Call: Ecuador or SoCal January 2021

November 25, 2020By Brenden Anders

Big news, folks: our January 2021 adventures have nearly enough participants to greenlight each right now. Your registration could be the one which confirms the trip. Pack your bags, and let’s go! If you’ve ridden with MotoQuest on a guided tour in the past, you qualify for a 5% discount on these and any other MotoQuest … Read More

What goes into planning a MotoQuest Tour?

November 17, 2020By Brenden Anders

MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman sheds light on the what happens behind the scenes when a new tour is created. When I am on the road with a group, and we are all together looking at a gorgeous view or laughing around the dinner table, I can’t help but get overwhelmed with a mixture of pride … Read More