#rallies

The adventure-touring market is red hot, and if you have any doubts, consider that the middleweight adventure class (between 600cc and 1000cc) in the United States has no less than 11 models available. Another sign of the ascendency of the adventure market is the burgeoning collection of adventure-focused rallies. Some, like the Overland Expo have been around for a while but have been, until recently, primarily four-wheel focused. Nevertheless, we’ve noticed an increase in event PR making its way into our inboxes, and naturally, we decided to investigate.

Celebrating our Independence Day is always better on two wheels, and this weekend there are multitudinous destinations beckoning your attendance. One of them is the Hollister Independence Rally. The area surrounding Hollister is awash in wonderful two-laners, and if you like garlic, Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World, is right next door. For California motorcyclists looking for a destination this weekend, look no further than Hollister.

OK, bear with me. This is a kinda difficult confession for me to make – and in public, no less. Here goes: I’ve never been to a motorcycle rally.