Motorcycling attracts “characters” and that’s an apt description of my old friend Red. Picture a garrulous, stumpy, red-haired, Italian/Anglo,
Navy-veteran, motorcyclist from Philly. When Red got out of the Navy in the 60’s and came to work at Patuxent River, the base was in a heyday of flight tests of interesting, and usually dangerous, new aircraft. There were several squadrons with tons of Navy men here and the local community reflected the wide-open Navy lifestyle. The main road out of the base was lined with pawn shops, bars, and strip joints that catered to sailors who sallied forth with their pay. St. Mary’s County was known as
“little Las Vegas” because gambling was legal: even the local Rexall Drug Store had 35 slot machines.
For the last few weeks we've been highlighting some of the places you can visit during our Grand Finale Road Rally. From
great museums to drug addled bears, to the Great American Pastime... give a click to see what you can experience on this...
Backroads Grand Finale Road Rally!
On Tuesday August 15 our rally will be making a stop along the Ohio River and taking in the
Cincinnati Reds versus the Cleveland Guardians at The Great American Ball Park.
It promises to be a fun, and very different time for us Backroads' Ralliers...
Triumph Motocross Machine about to Ride out of the Shadows...
History in the Making - Literally
Here we have a new video, released yesterday, showcasing a bit more about Triumph's foray into the world of
motocross... It is so rare that you get to see a machine go from idea, to rumor, to production... and, most likely, podium. Triumph has been successful at everything else; so this is exciting news...
The 2023 Giro Alpino will take place along scenic routes surrounding Stowe, Vermont
Ducati North America has
opened registration for the second edition of its stateside Giro Alpino adventure, which will take place from Aug. 14-17 along the scenic roads surrounding beautiful Stowe, Vermont. The Giro Alpino 2023 was created to celebrate the Ducati lifestyle and ride alongside fellow Ducatisti in the unparalleled beauty of Vermont’s scenic routes.
Summer is the most challenging season when it comes to physical and strenuous activities. Whatever sports
you're playing, heat is a prime concern, especially for athletes. With this in mind, Zerofit with extensive research for cooling garments, came up with Cold Skin. Not only can you beat the summer heat with this base layer, but it also allows you to have more freedom of movement.
If so, trust the people that take care of Backroads' many Mac machines
Welcome to MacHelp!
MacHelp! is a Mac Service Provider. In business since 1992, MacHelp! is the leading provider of Macintosh service and consulting in the Northern New Jersey area. They provide Macintosh support and service at either your location or their location at 718 Main Street in Boonton, NJ.
What's the world's most prestigious motorcycle racing series like in comparison to supercross and motocross? Jason Weigandt got an inside view of the action at the Red Bull MotoGP of the Americas at COTA in Austin, Texas.
The war was over - Japan had surrendered. The third plutonium core created by the United States, which scientists at Los Alamos National Lab had been preparing for another attack, was no longer needed as a weapon. For the moment, the lab’s nuclear scientists were allowed to keep the sphere,
an alloy of plutonium and gallium that would become known as the demon core.
Twinkling skylines, endless deserts, vast oceans: The coveted window seat sometimes provides mesmerizing in-flight
entertainment.
Photographer Julieanne Kost discovered this when she challenged herself to overcome her fear of flying via window-seat photography. Instead of looking out at 30,000 feet of empty air, she focused on the immense scrolling landscape below her.
Remember when it was alright to have fun, and no one ever seemed offended? We here at The Backroads Report will never offend anyone -unless you deserve it - but that's on you. Like Sgt. Hulka famously said," Lighten up Francis." We say play the Vapors!
Motorcycle museums are amazing places. Most of us are not rich enough to own dozens of vintage Brit bikes or a garage full of pre-World War II Harley-Davidsons, or a John Britten racebike, and so on. But we all have enough money to head down to a motorcycle museum and
see rare, exotic bikes for only the cost of a few bucks’ entry fee.
The Moto Morini Demo Tour activation will be located at the CrossRoad at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. The Demo Tour allows riders to see and ride new models from one of the historic brand names of Italian motorcycling, Moto Morini. Come
ride the X-Cape adventure bike with its exceptional performance, handling and style. Also available is the eye-catching Seiemmezzo SCR scrambler with its on- and off-road performance capability and Seiemmezzo STR naked street bike ready to hit the great twisty roads of the Black Hills. See the complete Moto Morini Demo schedule at MotoMoriniUSA.com.
A 20 room log cabin lodge with restaurant and bar located on US 219, West Virginia's Seneca Skyway, in the old community of Mingo, in the
high mountains of Southern Randolph County, West Virginia.
Each room is uniquely furnished and has a private bath. There is plenty of space for relaxation. The Lodge is surrounded by 4,000 square feet of covered porches and decks, furnished with swings and deep Adirondack chairs, and nestled along the Tygart River.
They Love Motorcyclists! All are welcome at
the Mingo.
Leave the attitudes at the door. Good Vibes Only!!
In this issue we'll follow along for the ride to Nova Scotia, celebrate International Motorcycle Day and take a first ride on Honda's Street-Based Brute... the CB1000R!
