Delta Sierras

The only thing the military loves more than acronyms is using the phonetic alphabet to describe them. One of the favorite ones is to read the term “DS” in the phonetic guise “Delta Sierra” to describe something someone has done that is less than intelligent. Delta Sierra is used as both a description of an act of ineptitude and the person who commits the act. Those of you with a little imagination or a military background will immediately recognize DS (which you will now forever read as “Delta Sierra”) as a cleaner way to say “Dumb Sh__” in front of the children. If you have never committed an act that qualifies as a DS, then you’ve never really worked on or ridden your motorcycle. Allow me to cite some examples, as I have several decades of experience committing and observing DS’s, thankfully with minor consequences.
 

Now at the AACA Museum

Hershey, PA

Nov 18, 2023—Apr 20, 2024

From the golden era of muscle cars of the ’60s and ’70s to today’s high-performance machines, the roar of an engine still ignites the passion of car lovers of all ages. If you want to satisfy your need for speed, here’s your chance to experience an exhibit that offers more than fast and flashy. Muscle Cars: Past and Present, curated by museum curator Stan Sipko, defines power and performance. Featured throughout the main gallery, the exhibit showcases legendary cars and modern-day examples including GTOs, Road Runners, Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Chargers, and more.

 

The year’s shortest season has begun...

Did you know that Earth’s seasons are slightly different lengths? And by season, we mean the time between a solstice and an equinox. The current season – between the December solstice and March equinox – is a touch shy of 89 days. So it’s Earth’s shortest season.

Here are the lengths of the astronomical seasons:
 

Introducing the Zaar Sketch Series ZS250 

Nothing says I love you more than a new guitar... and contrary to popular beliefs held by some ... like motorcycles, you can never have too many!

Zaar Guitars Uptown Quality - at Downtown Prices!

All-solid wood at an entry-level price • Hand-rubbed custom finish
Smooth lines and beveled edges • Classic Beauty & Outstanding Tone
Unparalleled value, beauty and sound
 

We all need to know "Useless Knowledge" and we here at Backroads are full of it... useless knowledge, that is.

Each week we will add a bit more to your brainy brain... 

Then onward to Jeopardy!

Dear Santa.... is it too late?

 Ducati celebrates the conquest of the MotoGP, WorldSBK and WorldSSP titles with the creation of five special collector’s edition Panigale series, inspired by the Desmosedici GP of Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi, the Panigale V4 R of Álvaro Bautista and Nicolò Bulega's Panigale V2. The Panigale V4’s dedicated to Bagnaia and Bautista take up the yellow livery with which the two champions raced in the Misano Grand Prix and SBK Round, celebrating an iconic color in the Ducati history and thus becoming even more iconic.

The bikes were presented during the press conference anticipating "Campioni in Festa", the event which Ducati celebrated its historic success together with enthusiasts.
 

Canada South?

“Most Canadian's live south of  Seattle,” Atlas Obscura's editor Alex writes. “You probably knew this, but have you ever done a map on that?” I’m pretty sure I have, some years ago on the Strange Maps Facebook page. As I try to locate that particular post, it gets me thinking about other examples of this phenomenon.