Over the weekend I revisited a favorite motorcycle spot in the midwest, the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. John Parham, the founder of J&P Cycles, who passed a few years ago had a large part in making the museum what it is today, having served as its chairman. The museum has bikes of all different makes and countries of origin, some owned by the museum and others on loan to it, along with lots of cool memorabilia and a library containing back issues of many popular motorcycle magazines. If you happen to ride or drive out to the area, the AmericInn by Wyndham in Anamosa, Iowa is a fine establishment to stay at, decorated with motorcycle artwork, has dedicated motorcycle parking spots, and will give you coupons for $1 off the $15 museum admission. There is also a J&P Cycles in Anamosa, Iowa should you find yourself in need of parts or gear. I would have filed this under trip reports, but I'm doing some cross country touring on my Moto Guzzi V7 instead of the Trail right now.
Depending on the route you take there, if you also find yourself crossing the Mississippi on I-80, it is worth the detour to visit Antique Archaeology (from the American Pickers TV show) in Le Claire, Iowa. Mike Wolfe is big into motorcycles and bicycles and stores some of his personal collection there on display along with what is for sale.
Depending on the route you take there, if you also find yourself crossing the Mississippi on I-80, it is worth the detour to visit Antique Archaeology (from the American Pickers TV show) in Le Claire, Iowa. Mike Wolfe is big into motorcycles and bicycles and stores some of his personal collection there on display along with what is for sale.
National Motorcycle Museum | Anamosa, Iowa
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