The Great River Road Iowa: 326 miles of curves, bluffs, lock & dams (3/5) – Episode 065

22/04/2025 22 min Episodio 65
The Great River Road Iowa: 326 miles of curves, bluffs, lock & dams (3/5) – Episode 065

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Welcome to Part 3 of our 5-part Great River Road Series! This time we ride the Iowa side — from Keokuk to Lansing — 326 miles of curves, bluffs, lock & dams, pies, and surprise pie-shaped cultural revelations.What’s inside: ✅ Where the Iowa Great River Road actually starts✅ The best 6 miles (yes, we’ll name them)✅ Historic towns like Burlington, Guttenberg, McGregor, and Lansing✅ Biker-friendly stops, state parks, overlooks, and pie-worthy diners✅ Our top toolkit picks for riding smarter and handling mid-trip repairsToolkit Items from this Episode:• Spare Motorcycle Headlight Bulb: https://amzn.to/4irPb5a• Motorcycle Fuse Kit (Mini/Standard/ATM): https://amzn.to/3EzEvU1• Rain Repellent Wipes (Helmet & Glasses): https://amzn.to/3YBvWPm• Camera Lens Cleaning Wipes: https://amzn.to/43WLssG• Zip Ties & Mini Duct Tape Set: https://amzn.to/42Ff63s• Iowa Great River Road App: https://iowadot.gov/autotrails/great-river-roadSome of the links above are affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast and keeps the tires rolling. Thanks for riding with us!Catch the Full Series So Far:Episode 063 – Missouri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ys2EyJEFy8Episode 064 – Illinois: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx005LM08ZIFull Podcast Library:https://bestmotorcycleroads.com/podcastJoin BMR Rider Alerts – Never Miss an Episode:https://bestmotorcycleroads.com/alertsFollow Us Online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BestMotorcycleRoadsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcycleroadsandtripsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmotorcycleroadsBeen on this stretch of Iowa’s Great River Road? Drop a comment and tell us your favorite stop, lookout, or slice of pie.Want to Sponsor the Show?We’re always looking for great brands and products to partner with. If you’d like to reach thousands of riders who live for the ride (and a good BBQ stop), reach out here:https://bestmotorcycleroads.com/contact

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