The Backroads Report March 4th 2023 #255

Published: Sat, 03/04/23

The Backroads Report

Motorcycle, Travel & Adventure News

From Around The World

Welcome to the Jungle

Grounded

Sometimes it’s best to keep it in the barn!

A few weeks back our friend Bruce Davis posted a video of the start of the 1998 Belgium Formula 1 Race. From the start of the day, the conditions were wicked, and visibility was almost non-existent.

This race ran entirely in extremely wet weather, and on the first lap, David Coulthard lost control of his McLaren, causing a multiple collision involving thirteen drivers, which led to the race being stopped. After a delay of more than an hour to clear the track, a second attempt was made to start the race, albeit without four of the drivers involved in the incident. At the restart, championship leader and pole-sitter Mika Häkkinen spun his McLaren at the first corner and was hit by the Sauber of Johnny Herbert, forcing them both to retire from the race.

The television announcer’s calling of the race says it all…

Welcome to the Jungle

BMW R 18 Inspired by the

Junkers Ju 52 Aircraft

https://hiconsumption.com/bmw-r18-iron-annie-by-vtr-customs-x-bmw-motorrad/

The brainchild of aeronautical engineer Ernst Zindel, the Ju 52 is an iconic transport aircraft produced by German aviation firm Junkers. First taking flight in 1930, this Depression-era aircraft would ultimately serve as the inspiration for the latest one-off work from world-renowned Swiss shop VTR Customs.

High Consumption

The 25 Fastest Production Cars in the World Right Now

Here's our updated list for 2023, because when marques compete for top-speed bragging rights, the world wins.
The first production vehicle to crack 200 mph was the Ferrari F40. The year was 1987; immediately after that Italian stallion’s speedometer registered 201, the race to enter the 300 mph club began. In 2019, amid fervent competition between Koenigsegg, Hennessey and Bugatti, the Chiron Super Sport bested the others by a horseshoed nose, achieving a staggering 304.7 mph. In early 2020, a bevy of new hypercars was announced—several promising at least 300 mph. Then, in 2021, SSC North America turned a claim into reality, cementing the SSC Tuatara’s spot at number two—at least for now.

Robb Report

51 Riders, 16 Countries and 6

Manufacturers Set to Square

off in Daytona 200

A truly international field ready to fight for glory in the 81st running of the Daytona 200.

Led by two-time defending Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch and his TOBC Racing Triumph Street Triple RS, the entry list for the 81st running of the 200 is impressive and includes three former Daytona 200 race winners; Paasch (2021, 2022), Danny Eslick (2014, 2017, 2018) and Josh Herrin (2010).

MPN

Progressive

Nelson Rigg RIGG STRAPS Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDutQ3ZWh0

Nelson Rigg continues to expand their Rigg Gear brand of luggage and luggage accessories with the introduction of the RiggStrap™ Kit. They utilize a patented aluminum RiggStraps™ cam-hook buckle with heavy-duty webbing and are adjustable up to 60”.

With a max pull force of 100 lbs. this strap Kit is perfect for tying down a variety of items. The soft looped ends can securely girth hitch to nearly any bar, rack, frame, or seat. The aircraft grade aluminum cam-hook buckle with alligator teeth securely bites into the webbing for unwavering grip. The cam-hook can even attach to any MOLLE panel.

These RiggStraps™ kits have been tested on street bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, dirt bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s, Spyders, Slingshots, PWC’s, Snowmobiles… and we have yet to find a vehicle on which they will not work.

Nelson Rigg

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 for 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

30 Things You (Maybe) Didn’t Know About Han Solo

https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/movies/g19876832/han-solo/?source=nl&utm_campaign=nl26413698&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl_pop&utm_term=AAA%20--%20High%20Minus%20Dormant%20and%2090%20Day%20Non%20Openers

Disney’s expansion of the Star Wars universe in recent years has reinvigorated interest in the starry saga. The Content Machine has introduced a slew of exciting new characters like the impossibly cute Grogu (A.K.A. Baby Yoda) and his Space Daddy, the Mandalorian Din Djarin.

Han Shot First

21 Top Tool Storage Tips

DIYers tend to accumulate all kinds of tools for all kinds of projects. The key to staying efficient, though, is to make sure you always have the right tools at hand. Check out these ideas to make sure you keep your tools organized!

Family handyman

Bluebird of Bitterness

BlueBird of Bitterness

Horizons Unlimited

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvw4Iu4w8fE

Paul Halley

Appalachian Morning

Paul Halley’s exuberant and joyful work Appalachian Morning was made famous by the Paul Winter Consort.

We first heard this at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine at the Winter Solstice Concert - but it had always struck us as a welcoming first ride sort on arrangement.

Here comes the season, and please enjoy this wonderful piece of music!

Appalachian Morning

Now at Shops and in Mailboxes...

March forth.... ride right into the new season with our March edition of Backroads - America's #1 Regional Motorcycle Touring Magazine!

This issue is positively packed with information.
So, get ready - here comes 2023

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

Backroads

Nolan Helmets presents:

The Escape of the Week

Joshua Tree National Park

Mojave Desert, California

Where Two Deserts Meet

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.

Joshua Tree