Planning the Best Motorcycle Ride in Pennsylvania

Spring has officially sprung, which means that riding season is (finally) upon us. If you've been itching to hear the roar of your engine and feel the wind through your hair, you don't have to look far to find a perfect ride in Pennsylvania.

Whether you're seeking an easy cruise through pristine country roads, or prefer zooming through city streets, we've compiled a list of websites to help you plan a perfect outing:

1. Explore Interactive Road Maps with Sunday Morning Rides

This website provides motorcycle enthusiasts with route information submitted by like-minded users. The free service provides trip-planners with a description of the ride, as well as an interactive map that allows them to take a virtual ride-through.

2.Create an Intinerary for Your Ride with Visit PA

The tagline for VisitPa.com—the official tourism website for the Keystone State—is, "Pursue your happiness." If, for you, happiness is a long motorcycle ride, then this is the website for you. Before planning a day out on your bike this spring, make sure to check this resource out. Whether you're looking to enjoy a rural ride or something closer to the city, this website has an itinerary for you.

3.Discover Scenic Roads for Riders with Motorcycle Roads

This no-frills site includes a color-coded map that alerts users to scenic routes, unpaved roads and more. Each road has its own page, which comes complete with a map, rider comments and links to other resources.

When you plan your first spring ride at MotorycleRoads.com, you can search routes by rider rating, scenery or road quality. There's more: The website also includes a list of upcoming motorcycle events, as well as news articles related to riding.

4. Protect Yourself on the Road with Snyders Riders

The best rides are always safe rides. Before you suit up for the first ride of the season, we cordially invite you to join us at SnyderRiders.com—a community of motorcyclists dedicated to protecting themselves and their loved ones on the road. We seek to provide our members with the latest motorcycle safety information, training programs, and accident-prevention technologies, and we hope you'll join us.

Did we mention that joining is free, and members receive a welcome kit? Bonus: Take our Safe Driving Pledge for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card. Here's how to join.