With gas prices skyrocketing, a motorcycle tour may be your ticket to ride this summer. And a new trip planning tool can make planning the logistics of your trip easier. As the preferred hotel for Harley-Davidson, Best Western is now featured in the interactive “Ride Planner” found at http://www.harley-davidson.com/experience
You can use the Web application to plan a road trip you have in mind or check out picturesque tours suggested by other riders. And if you have a favorite ride, you can share it with others. After you choose a route, the map will pinpoint the locations of biker-friendly Best Western hotels along the way and you can click a link to make reservations. Best Western Gold Crown Club International caters to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts and automatically offers Gold Elite status to new members who sign up online in the Ride Rewards program. More than 1,000 Best Western hotels in the U.S. and Canada have been identified as “rider-friendly,” offering motorcycle riders wipe-down towels at check in and access to a wash station at no additional cost. In addition, some properties offer designated parking, tar remover, sunscreen and lip balm.