Feasting on Asphalt - Motorcycle Touring & Scenic Driving
The Grand Rapids area offers a number of fantastic scenic driving routes for motorcycle touring, vintage auto runs, or just a relaxing break. You'll find charming small towns along scenic routes and businesses that welcome those with motorcycle hair. Strap on your helmet or cap, put the top down, or roll down the windows and hit the open road for an exhilarating ride in the scenic north woods.
 
Local Organized Motorcycle Rides:  
Fans of two wheels are welcomed to join an informal bike night and ride. Out of town visitors are welcome! Call ahead to confirm destinations and starting times.
 
Thursday Bike Night: Locker Room Bar,
Weekly gathering for a ride and return to the Locker Room for dinner specials & prizes.
218-245-3976
Downtown Coleraine
 
Annual Habitat Construction Cruise: Held each September
Fundraising ride to support Habitat for Humanity building programs in Itasca County.
218-999-9001
See calendar of events for current dates
 
Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day & Motorcycle Ride: Held each September
Hosting by the Deer River Vets Club.
See calendar of events for current dates
Motorcycle Touring

Our Favorite Rides:  
Hundred Lake Tour: Approx. 89 miles
From Grand Rapids, Highway 38 north to Bigfork, Scenic 7 to Taconite, 169 back to Grand Rapids
Scenic stop: Laurentian Divide (On Hwy 38)
Food stop: Timberwolf Inn, Marcell
Petro stop: Frontier Sports, Marcell
Tour Map (smaller version)

Tour Map PDF
Avenue of Pines Tour: Approx. 86 miles
From Grand Rapids, Highway 2 to Deer River, Highway 46 to Cut Foot Sioux Lake, highway 35 to Talmoon, 286 to Marcell, down 38 back to Grand Rapids.
Scenic stop: Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center
Food stop: Riley's Cannibal Junction, Talmoon
Petro stop: Cut Foot Sioux Inn
Tour Map (smaller version)

Tour Map PDF
Off the Beaten Path: Approx. 127 miles
From Grand Rapids, Hwy 38 to Effie, Highway 1 to Togo, Highway 65 to Nashwauk, Highway 169 back to Grand Rapids
Scenic stop: Washington State Forest
Food stop: Viking Bar (7 mi. off route on 22)
Petro stop: Effie County Service
Tour Map (smaller version)

Tour Map PDF
Southern Ramble: Approx. 108 miles
Highway 169 east to Pengilly, Highway 65 south through Goodland and Swan River to Jacobson, Highway 200 through Hill City to Remer, Highway 6 to Hwy 2 back to Grand Rapids.
Scenic stop: Hill Annex Mine, Calumet
Food stop: Junction Travel Plaza, Swan River
Petro stop: Junction Travel Plaza, Swan River
Tour Map (smaller version)

Tour Map PDF
Motorcycle Touring

Local Full Service Shop & Motorcycle Mechanics  


Northland Off-Road & 4 Wheel Drive
910 NE 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN  55744
218-326-4686
Service & repair for all makes of motorcycles.  Oil changes, tires, parts & accessories.

 

 
   
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