You're a rider . . . an independent spirit who's reluctant to follow someone else's road map. But there are thousands of miles of road out there, and you could spend months searching for the best ones. Don't waste your valuable two-wheeled vacation. Instead, let Gary McKechnie be your guide. He's spent years exploring the nation by bike, and these are his top rides. Great American Motorcycles of the Northeast focuses on the best rides of the region, covering everything from the Hudson River Valley to Amish Country.