The Scenic Ride: A Motorcycle Podcast

A podcast exploring the most epic motorcycle roads in North America and beyond.

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Episodes

4 days ago

EDR might be over, but we're still riding to Baja! In this episode, hosts Sanna, Staci, and Davin explore some of their favorite paved and unpaved roads, towns, restaurants, things to do, and places to stay in the northern half of the Baja California Peninsula. 
They also cover some basic good-to-know tips for riding to Mexico, including crossing the border, when to travel, and what to bring.

Monday May 04, 2026

We’re headed to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to ride the Copper Country Trail National Byway and explore the best riding on the Keweenaw Peninsula. This area is packed with historic mining towns, local food specialities, and remote, rugged natural sites. 
Hosts Davin (who grew up here), Staci, and Sanna deem it Michigan’s best kept secret, and an incredible place for a motorcycle road trip—as long as you avoid the harsh winter season. Listen for recs on when to visit, where to stop for food, and some bonus advice on visiting Isle Royale National Park.

Monday Apr 20, 2026

We’re headed to Northwest Arkansas to ride some of the best roads in the South. This area is a hidden gem for motorcyclists, full of twisty mountain roads and views for days.
Hosts Staci, Sanna, and Davin explore the best places to stay, eat, and stop during a motorcycle trip to the Ozarks, plus dive deep into some can’t-miss routes and byways. We also share insights into the best times to visit and travel tips for other parts of Arkansas. 

Monday Apr 13, 2026

In the second half of our two-part Route 66 episode, hosts Sanna, Staci, and Davin take you through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, ending this 2,400-mile journey at the Pacific Ocean.
Tune in for some of our favorite stops along the Mother Road, and don’t forget to listen to the first episode in the series for even more planning tips and fun highlights.

Monday Apr 06, 2026

The Mother Road is turning 100 this year and The Scenic Ride is celebrating with a two-part series featuring all the can’t-miss stops. In the first part, hosts Sanna, Staci, and Davin take you through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. They also talk about their top tips for planning a Route 66 road trip, from when to travel to how to rent a bike for a one-way journey. 
If you like americana, quirky roadside attractions, classic neon signs, and mid-century architecture, this is probably the best road trip in the world!
More trip planning tips:https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/ultimate-route-66-motorcycle-road-trip/

Monday Mar 23, 2026

Hosts Davin, Staci, and Sanna cover Beartooth Highway—one of America's most breathtaking motorcycle rides—plus its fun sister road, Chief Joseph Highway. From route highlights to insider tips on where to stay, eat, and stop for photos, this episode is packed with essential advice for riders on the hunt for jaw-dropping scenery and epic twisties. 
Use this episode to plan your next motorcycle trip to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and Montana.
For visuals and additional info, follow @thescenicride on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

Monday Mar 09, 2026

In this episode, Staci, Davin, and Sanna explore Colorado’s famous Million Dollar Highway, one of the top rated motorcycle rides in the country. Find out why we can’t get enough of this road, even though it’s only 25 miles long. We also cover the best times of year to ride MDH, our favorite restaurants along the road, and some detours and side quests to make your next road trip even better.
For visuals and additional info, follow @thescenicride on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

Monday Feb 23, 2026

In this episode, we cover one of the most iconic motorcycle rides in the world: California’s Pacific Coast Highway.
Host Sanna, Staci, and Davin share their favorite sections, side quests, restaurants, and viewpoints along PCH, and they also dive into which major tourist attractions are worth stopping at (and where you’ll find the best treats). 
From the most scenic Taco Bell in the country to the largest herd of wild zebras outside of Africa, you’ll find it all and more in this episode. Use it to plan your next moto road trip!
For visuals and additional info, follow @thescenicride on Instagram.

Monday Feb 09, 2026

The Scenic Ride is back! We’re kicking off our first episode of 2026 with some big news: Sanna is joined by two new co-hosts, Staci and Davin. All avid solo road-trippers, they collectively cover tens of thousands of motorcycle miles every year, and they’re excited to bring you some of their favorite roads and regions. 
In this episode: Get to know your new hosts and learn about where their travels will take them this year. Starting now, we’ll have a fresh new episode every two weeks. 
 
Follow the show: http://instagram.com/thescenicride
Follow your new hosts: http://instagram.com/cylinderella http://instagram.com/ridetofood http://instagram.com/motogluten

Monday Jun 09, 2025

In this episode, we travel to the Peruvian Andes. We chat with Redd Walitzki, who is an artist, adventurer, and full-time traveler who’s spent the last few years slowly meandering through Central and South America on a Royal Enfield Himalayan.
We talk about everything from route planning to the scariest things about being a solo traveler to how to afford being on the road full time, and Redd shares some interesting anecdotes from their travels.
 
Follow Redd IG: https://www.instagram.com/explo.reddWebsite: https://www.reddwalitzki.com/
 
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The Scenic Ride

In this podcast, host Sanna Boman explores some of the best motorcycle roads in North America—and beyond. Sanna is a writer and avid road-tripper who travels tens of thousands of motorcycle miles every year.

Join her on The Scenic Ride for your regular dose of road trip inspiration.

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