There are a lot of great locations, around the globe, that pull a lot of motorcycles to a Town.  But what makes a town Motorcycle friendly? I am discounting rallies like Sturgis or Daytona as those are all onto their selves and not, necessarily, indicative of being “motorcycle friendly town”.

I asked myself this question on what it takes to be motorcycle friendly and came up with the following items:

          A town that provides motorcycle parking in public spaces.

          A town that has good signage so folks will know where to go in town.

                    Signage that states motorcyclists are welcome.

                   Maybe a few “Watch for Motorcycle” signs too.

          A town that provides maps, GPS files of local riding opportunities.

          A town that has places where we can take cool pictures with our bikes.

          That the town websites that indicates the town is pro motorcycle.

          That the town supports motorcycle events like shows and rallies.

Then I asked myself, “Self what makes local businesses motorcycle friendly?”. Because how can the town be motorcycle friendly if the businesses are not? Business can be motorcycle friendly by:

          Providing motorcycle parking, covered if possible.

          Has good signage indicating that bikers are welcome.

          Has places where we can store helmets/gear while eating or shopping.

          Provides rider discounts.

          Just be friendly to motorcyclists, ask them what they ride, where they are headed.

          Provide maps, GPS files of local riding opportunities.

Website that indicates the business is pro motorcycle.

          Lodging business should, if possible, provide a place to clean the motorcycles along with a hose, bucket, soap, and towels

Those are the ideas that popped into my head.  Do you have any additional thoughts or suggestions?