THE ROAD BOOK
The rides.
Mountain roads, weekend escapes, and the places that make us want to take the long way home.
Start with the Smokies.
Gatlinburg and East Tennessee are part of the Common Man Bagger road book. Watch the trip, then explore the mountain roads at your own pace.
SEPTEMBER 2026 / EIGHT RIDE OPTIONS
Gatlinburg & the Smokies
Explore our route collection: Copperhead Road, the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Cherohala Skyway, and more. Includes mileage estimates, ride notes, and Google Maps links.
Explore the ride guide
COASTAL ROADS / CABOT TRAIL
Nova Scotia
Ride north from Massachusetts to explore the Cabot Trail, Glenora Distillery, the Fortress of Louisbourg, Peggy’s Cove, and Lunenburg. Follow our routes, photos, and stories from the trip.
Explore the ride guide
THE SMOKIES / ROAD TRIP
Gatlinburg Motorcycle Road Trip
Follow the crew on a seven-day motorcycle trip from Massachusetts to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From an overnight stop in Roanoke to riding the Tail of the Dragon and Moonshiner 28, we explore the Smokies and make time for the stops along the way.
Watch on YouTubeEAST TENNESSEE
The Smokies
Gatlinburg, the Foothills Parkway, and the roads between the stops.
ON THE PLANNING BOARD
West Virginia
A five-day motorcycle trip in the making, with scenic roads and mountain towns.
CLOSER TO HOME
New England
Massachusetts and New Hampshire, weekend rides, and fall foliage when the season is right.