New riding routes for 2025: part five
As part of RIDE 365®, each year, we select a handful of U.S. destinations known for their iconic riding experiences—and reward members for completing them. We have 15 great rides for 2025—here are the last three…
13 CHESTER, WV
WORLD’S LARGEST TEAPOT
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
The World’s Largest Teapot is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 (the Lincoln Highway) and West Carolina Avenue (WV State Route 2), and County Highway 30/6 in Chester, WV 26034
The World’s Largest Teapot began its life in Pennsylvania in the early 1900s as a giant wooden keg, created as an advertisement for Hires Root Beer. The 14-foot-tall barrel was later sold to an entrepreneur named William Devon, who in 1938 moved it to Chester, WV and added a lid, spout, and handle, transforming it into a giant teapot. Devon placed it outside of his pottery store as an attention-getter and sold snacks and souvenirs from within. The teapot fell into disrepair over the years, until 1990, when the city of Chester raised funds for its restoration and moved it to its current location.
14 RYE, CO
BISHOP CASTLE
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
In your photo, include all or part of Bishop Castle: 12705 State Route 165, Rye, CO 81069
In 1959, 15-year-old Jim Bishop bought a 2.5-acre parcel of land bordering the San Isabel National Forest in central Colorado for $450. Ten years later, he started construction on a one-room stone cabin, but without plans or blueprints, his “cabin” slowly grew into a castle. Over the next 44 years, he added turrets, stained-glass windows, wrought-iron railings and walkways, and a stainless-steel, fire-breathing dragon. The equivalent of 16 stories tall, Bishop’s unique self-built fortress has become a popular tourist attraction, drawing an estimated 200,000 visitors annually. Sadly, Jim Bishop died in 2024 aged 80, and the castle is now managed by his family.
Important note: Bishop Castle is a privately owned structure that remains under active construction. While many people continue to visit, access is at your own risk. The owners clearly state that the property is not officially open to the public. Please check thebishopcastle.com for current details and use caution when planning your ride.
15 KEYSTONE, SD
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
In the background of your photo should be Mount Rushmore National Memorial: 13000 State Route 244, Keystone, SD 57751. (There is no entry fee for the National Memorial, but there is a parking fee.)
Among the many iconic destinations in the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore is incomparable. Completed in 1941, the sculpture’s 60-foot-tall granite faces depict former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln; the chosen presidents represent the birth, growth, development, and preservation of America. The monument was designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and named the “Shrine of Democracy,” and now it attracts more than two million visitors annually.
Get riding!
To participate in the challenge Ride 365 15 for ’25 challenge, simply visit the designated checkpoint for each destination, snap a photo showing the cover of the 2025 Membership Guide, and submit it digitally through your member profile on harley-davidson.com.
We’d also love to hear your destination suggestions for next year’s challenge.
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