7 Motorcycle Roads in Iowa You’ve Never Heard Of - Midwest Hidden Gems - 3 of 6 - Episode 075

24/07/2025 22 min
7 Motorcycle Roads in Iowa You’ve Never Heard Of - Midwest Hidden Gems - 3 of 6 - Episode 075

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Iowa? Flat? Think again.In this episode of Best Motorcycle Roads, we’re busting myths and burning rubber across the Hawkeye State, uncovering 7 hidden gem motorcycle roads you’ve (probably) never ridden. From Mississippi River bluffs to bluffin’ tenderloins, it’s all here—twists, turns, and tasty stops.This is Part 3 of our 6-part Midwest Hidden Gems series—and Iowa does not disappoint.What You’ll Ride:- Marquette to Lamont (via Driftless curves, effigy mounds & a tenderloin the size of a steering wheel)- Loess Hills Scenic Byway (yes, we said dirt bluffs—you gotta hear this)- Dragoon Trail Runner (80-mile loop with rail history and BBQ vibes)- The caves of Maquoketa (seriously scenic + Bluff Lake catfish)- Iowa City to Marengo via the Amana Colonies (communes, kraut, and crepes)- Balltown to Bellevue (C9Y = Iowa’s best motorcycle road—period)- Indianola to Oskaloosa (Red Rock Lake, mile-long bridges, and hot honey pizza)Where to Eat (and maybe unbutton your pants):- St. Olaf Tavern – legendary thick-cut tenderloin (4 buns thick, baby)- Twisted Tail Saloon – Loess Hills biker bar gold- Jimmy’s BBQ Pit & Copperhead Saloon, Boone – brisket or breakfast? Yes.- Bluff Lake Catfish Farm – all-you-can-eat fried heaven- Brau Haus & Ronneburg – Amana’s German family-style power duo- Breitbach’s in Balltown – Oldest restaurant in Iowa (est. 1852 and still crushin’ it)- George’s Pizza – hot honey greatness in Pella- The American Table – a post office turned eatery in Oskaloosa? Yes please.Toolkit (Affiliate links coming soon!)Bug Soother – All-natural Iowa-made bug spray. https://amzn.to/40wgGEvEco Lips – SPF lip balm from the lip balm capital of Iowa. Eco LipsJerky – The official glovebox snack of freedom. https://amzn.to/44NpAA3Bohn Body Armor – We wear it. We love it. We sweat less in it. https://www.bohnarmor.com/SPONSOR AN EPISODEGot a product, brand, or roadside attraction riders should know about?Let’s talk: https://bestmotorcycleroads.com/contact-brm/Subscribe so you don’t miss Part 4Like. Share. Ride. Repeat.Sign up for BMR Rider Alerts: bestmotorcycleroads.com/rideralert/

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