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United States

Deutschland

France

Italia

Brasil

España

Los Angeles

Las Vegas

Denver

Orlando

Chicago

Miami

San Francisco

EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental, tour, and membership company, carries the largest selection of new Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, BMW, Honda, Indian, and more for rent and touring. All motorcycles are maintained to meet strict factory standards providing the most fun, safe, and affordable riding experience. EagleRider operates from over 200 worldwide locations, leads over 100 guided and self-drive motorcycle tours including Route 66 and the Wild West, and convenient one-way motorcycle rentals, luggage storage, free parking, free use of DOT-approved helmets, amazing Club EagleRider membership benefits, and more

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Arriving in Nashville, you’ll be immersed in the energy of Music City, a place alive with live music, lively honky-tonks, and a rich cultural scene. Stroll the vibrant streets, take in iconic sights, and savor local flavors as you soak up everything the city has to offer. At the end of the day, you’ll meet your fellow riders and tour guides, ready to kick off an unforgettable adventure together.

Nashville

You’ll start the day by picking up your motorcycles in Nashville, gearing up for the adventure ahead. Once on the road, you leave the city’s energy behind and carve east along Tennessee’s scenic backroads, rolling through gentle hills, sweeping curves, and picturesque countryside before arriving in Townsend — a quiet, welcoming town that sets the stage for the big riding day ahead.

Nashville to Townsend

Today is the rider’s dream day. You’ll tackle the legendary Tail of the Dragon — 318 curves in 11 miles — a bucket-list ride for motorcyclists worldwide. After the adrenaline rush, the journey continues onto the Blue Ridge Parkway, where smooth pavement, long-sweeping curves, and breathtaking mountain views deliver some of the best riding in America. The day ends in Asheville, a vibrant mountain town with great food, music, and craft breweries.


Townsend to Asheville

You continue along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoying more of its high-elevation overlooks, tunnels, and beautifully engineered scenic riding. Eventually, the route descends toward eastern Kentucky and winds into Pikeville, a town surrounded by rugged Appalachian scenery and rich mountain culture


Asheville to Pikeville

Ride north through Kentucky’s rolling hills, coal country, and wide-open landscapes as you head toward Louisville. The roads become smoother and more sweeping as you transition into bourbon country. Louisville welcomes you with a lively downtown, great dining, and the unmistakable character of Kentucky hospitality.


Pikeville to Louisville

Today’s ride brings you across the Ohio River and into the heartland of the Midwest. The scenery shifts to farmland, open country highways, and relaxed cruising miles. By afternoon, you roll into Champaign — a friendly Midwest college town, perfect for a mellow evening after a solid day on the road.


Louisville to Champaign

Your final riding day takes you north across Illinois toward the iconic skyline of Chicago. The closer you get, the more excitement builds — the last miles bring you into one of America’s great cities. Chicago offers world-class food, architecture, and a perfect setting to celebrate the completion of an incredible motorcycle journey.


Champaign to Chicago

After an unforgettable week on the road, it’s time to say goodbye. Riders depart with new friendships, miles of memories, and the satisfaction of completing an epic ride from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes.


Chicago, IL

Ride with the reassurance of knowing that your fully equipped support vehicle is always riding safely behind the group. 

Support Vehicle Equipped for Luggage and Spare Bike

Hotel Parking Fees

Transportation between Tour Hotel and EagleRider Locations

There's no better way to experience riding in the USA than with an authentic American tour guide to show you the hidden roads, saloons, and attractions that you would never find on your own. 

Experienced Multilingual Tour Guide

National Park Entrance Fees

Fuel on Riding Days

Breakfast and Dinner on Riding Day

Top customer rated motorcycle friendly hotels are included. You can always count on a clean room, comfortable bed, hot shower, and walking distance to area restaurants, bars, and attractions. A nice mix of popular hotel chains as well as iconic boutique properties. 

3 - 4 Star Motorcycle Friendly Hotels

Everyone knows the real work on a tour is done by the support driver; a concierge, and personal assistant all rolled into one. 


Support Vehicle Driver

Late Model Indian Motorcycle Rental

This is your badge of honor to show your friends, family, and fellow riders back home that you have completed a journey most of them will only dream of. 

Custom Tour Completion Patch

Custom Armored Riding Jacket

Hosted Farewell Dinner and Party

Hosted Welcome Dinner

Helmet for Driver & Passanger

Half-Shell Helmet for Rider and Pillion

Anything not listed in “What’s Included” above

Meals except where specified

Airfare

EagleRider's world famous Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ - Motorcycle Tour - Nashville to Chicago is a Guided Motorcycle Tour starting in Nashville and lasting 8 days.

Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ - Motorcycle Tour - Nashville to Chicago | Guided Motorcycle Tour

This epic ride takes you from Nashville to the iconic skyline of Chicago, blending legendary roads, rich musical history, and unforgettable scenery. From Music City, the route tackles two of America’s most famous rides — the Tail of the Dragon and the Blue Ridge Parkway — before winding through Asheville, Appalachian Kentucky, Louisville, and the peaceful farmlands of Illinois. The adventure concludes with a smooth final stretch into Chicago, capping off a multi-state journey filled with culture, curves, and classic American landscapes.