The Backroads Report February 11th 2023 #252

Published: Sat, 02/11/23

The Backroads Report

Motorcycle, Travel & Adventure News

From Around The World

Free Wheelin'

The Music Man

We were deep in the mountains of West Virginia on a Backroads Spring Break rally and a good friend, Jose’, had run out of petrol on the road up Cheat Mountain, just west of Cass.

With no rush, I settled in at a picnic table and enjoyed a half hour or so in solitude. A nice thing to do now and again.

When I was saddling up I realized that in all the years I have been riding in the Mountain State, I’d never ridden alone. I had always been with Shira or a group of Backroaders. This alone thing appealed to me and I thought… How nice – an easy leisurely ride for the rest of the afternoon. No rush. No, bother.

Then “IT” came on – IT being 14 power chords off of George Kooymans’ Les Paul – the opening to Radar Love. Oh, oh. Trouble...

Free Wheelin'

Tiger 1200 Epic Adventures

Built for all roads. Built for adventure. Built to conquer. The Tiger 1200 is a bike built to take on the world.

Triumph's Tiger 1200 Epic Adventures series documents incredible adventures from across the globe, telling the stories of those who have ventured far from the beaten track in search of the perfect ride.

Where will your Tiger 1200 take you?

Tiger 1200

Weird NJ Wall Poster of the Unexplained

Weird New Jersey is very excited to introduce their brand NEW poster featuring all the weird, wonderful and wacky unexplained attractions of New Jersey!

From creepy cryptid creatures to ghostly ghouls and otherworldly entities, this beautifully designed piece of wall art will keep you coming back again and again for another look. There's even a "Hunt for the Unexplained" game included right in the artwork! This standard 18" x 24" size heavy weight paper makes framing your poster simple.

Weird NJ Poster

Progressive

This Enduro Rider Makes

Gravity Look Like A Joke!

Pol began his career as a trial rider, where he won numerous titles. It's no coincidence that he's the nephew of Jordi Tarrés, a seven-time Trial World Champion. His love of trial riding evolved into a love of extreme enduro and, more recently adventure bikes.
Watch him on the Ténéré 700 .... it is beyond words!

Pol Tarrés

Backroads' Grand Tour!

https://backroadsusa.com/backroads-events

It's Time for Conversation Street...

As Richard Hammond might say on The Grand Tour…

“Let us downshift a gear or two, find a spot, and put the kickstands down on Conversation Street.”

Let's talk about a serious journey.

August 9th through 18 - We will be having one of the biggest Backroads Road rallies ever... over 2,500 miles.

Our Grand Tour! A Grand Finale Rally!

Well, at least as far as "Monster Road Tour" like this one...

Fourteen days … Eight States… Eight Hotels… Three Free Days in three separate and awesome motorcycle riding regions! A Major League Baseball Game at THE Great American Ball Park and then a couple of optional days at the races with MotoAmerica!

All the details can be found on the link...

Grand Tour

YouTube Rewind

2021 Jakarta Diecast Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy_fB80XgTs

Dem's Hot Wheels

During COVID, Backroads ended up buying about 50 cars... Okay, they were all 1/64 - that magical dimension for Matchbox, Ertl, Green Light, Johnny Lightning, and of course... Hot Wheels!
We came across these young men in Jakarta, Indonesia that took this to a whole other level.
Check out the JD Project.

JD Project

MotoVermont

On-Road & Off-Road Tours

MotoVermont has over 1000 miles of exciting trails and forest roads plotted for customers to enjoy. These trails are jam-packed with history, beauty and a wide range of challenges to appease all dual-sport skill levels. Many of these trails are generally unused or lightly used and some date back to the 1700's!

Built for our fleet of incredible touring bikes and best suited for couples and small groups looking to experience the finest Touring roads in New England. Routes avoid congested areas and suggest unique stops and dining establishments along the way. These tours are generally self-guided by GPS and maps, (provided) with MotoVermont representatives available by phone 24 hours a day.

MotoVermont

Bluebird of Bitterness

Horizons Unlimited

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dJUnh6N8-U

She Was a Drummer First!

Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter and her brother were best know for a number of light and airy hits in the late 60s. Sadly she died far too young, and though known for he beautiful voice.... in her mind she was a drummer who sang.

Stop rolling your eyes and take some time and watch this stunning musician do her thing! Truly an underrated percussionist, for sure!

Carpenter on Drums

At Shops and Mailboxes Now!

We may be in the middle of winter, but that means we're half way to spring, right?

In the February edition of Backroads we'll finish off the California Baseball Tour, talk a bit about our upcoming Grand Tour, ride with Bikes & Breakfast, and spend some time with a Cocaine -Laced Apex Predator!

You know... the usual!

Ride far, Ride smart...Ride the Backroads!!

Backroads