The Backroads Report November 25th 2023 #294

Published: Sat, 11/25/23

The Backroads Report

Motorcycle, Travel & Adventure News

From Around The World

Welcome to the Jungle

Let's Get You Thinking - Part 2

Last month we started some thoughts that were bandied about in early July via email from three riders with a touch of gravitas and knowledge.

The conversation was on…?

C'mon, you remember last month – Situational Awareness.

If you did not remember that then REALLY pay attention here, kabeesh!?

Welcome to the Jungle

Verge Motorcycles & AI?

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The Starmatter software and intelligence platform announced today by electric superbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles is shaking up the entire vehicle industry. Starmatter offers automatic over-the-air updates (OTA), allowing Verge customers to access new functions and improvements for their motorcycle. In addition, the platform includes capabilities to utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning in the processing of data collected by advanced sensor technology, which enables the motorcycle’s characteristics to be personalized for each user. At the heart of the Starmatter platform is Verge’s redesigned Human-Machine-Interface (HMI), for which the motorcycle manufacturer has begun working with Epic Games, developer of the Unreal Engine game engine.

You guys decide and let us know what you think of the future?!

Verge

The World's Safest Travel Pants

https://clothingarts.com/collections/in_stock_now

Never Leave Home Without them!

We have all had that sinking feeling that we have misplaced our wallet.
Cash, credit cards & ID; all suddenly gone.
At home it is a matter of tracking it down.
Overseas you might spend the next day at the U.S. Embassy.
Trust us... we know.
We have come across these awesome pants from Clothingarts.com
Not only are these super comfortable, but have security built into them that puts Fort Knox to shame. Ethan Hawke probably wears these.
Priced just a bit more than a high-end pair of pants, the Adventure Travel Pants from clothingarts.com are well worth the price and will prove themselves at the end of every travel day when you go to sleep knowing tomorrow you will ride and not wait on a line at the embassy making short talk with a U.S. Marine.

Clothings Arts

Rider's Stocking Stuffer!

Aerostich Courier Bag

$147

The fastest, most comfortable, versatile and easy way to carry stuff on a motorcycle, scooter or bicycle. Triangular in cross-section, messenger bags wrap around your back and stay in position when riding. The original ‘Courier’ size holds a small briefcase, a few magazines and some files…plus a tablet and notebook computer with room to spare. It is the most versatile and best selling size.

All are constructed of 1000D PU-backed Cordura nylon, with a seamless bottom for maximum strength and durability. All also feature a bright yellow reinforced PVC waterproof inner lining. Also inside is a usefully-sized organizer pocket (two on the Parcel size) and ‘clip-on’ key loop.

Courier Bag

Femme Fatale

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How Much The Ideal Female Body Changed Through The Years

Clothing is a contentious subject because fashion is something that is expressive and personal. The ideal body type and shape for a woman, however, are also fads. Some appearances were deemed appealing in the previous century, but they have since faded to become what you see now. The changes are frequently minor, but occasionally they can be startling. A person’s ideal body type is frequently prescribed by society, which is how celebrities rose to fame. Is that still the case in the contemporary world? Let’s examine various body types and fashion trends across time to see how things have changed.

Femme Fatle

Touratech GPS Deal!

Save $125 on the Garmin Zumo XT GPS Unit & Touratech Locking Mount Package

$574.94 from November 19th - December 28th, 2023

Just in time for holidays, you can Save $125 on the Garmin XT GPS Unit & Touratech Locking Mount Package.

The Garmin Zumo XT Motorcycle Navigator is the best GPS unit for any adventure or street touring motorcycle. Its durability combined with the many advanced features makes this the perfect GPS unit for long-distance riding, or around the world travel.
– It has the largest and brightest screen
– It’s completely Waterproof
– It has Data connection for Weather Forecasts and Maps

They’ve combined this unit with the Touratech Locking Mount which secures the GPS unit on the bike for rugged off-road riding and also keeps it safe from theft at the gas station or restaurant.

Together, this Garmin Zumo XT and Touratech Mount Package suit the needs of most touring motorcyclists.

Touratech

Here’s How Far You Can Actually

Drive on Empty...

How far can you actually drive on those last few gallons of gas?
Let’s be honest, we’ve all waited a little too long to fill our gas tank after we’ve hit empty. Some of us have been lucky and pulled into the gas station running on fumes, but others have had to walk five miles round-trip to the nearest gas station to refuel. This is why all cars don’t have gas tanks on the same side.

Runnin' on Empty

How to replace Zipper Pulls on Your Aerostich Suit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evo6QNz2Ong

Oh, no! Why does this usually happen far from home.
Well, shit happens, but here is how to make a repair easy!

A 'how to' explanation of the replacement of the zipper slider on an Aerostich garment. A link to their zipper slider replacement kit can be found in the link below.

Zipper repair

Progressive

Bluebird of Bitterness

Presents

Escape of the Week

We Bet You Didn't Know These Rural West Virginia Destinations Even Existed!

We know from personal experience that sometimes, you just want to get away from it all: work, school, schedules, etc. Next time that feeling strikes, consider loading up the bike and hitting the road for one of these little known rural West Virginia destinations! A scenic hidden gem in the Mountain State is just the cure for some much needed rest and relaxation, found on the backroads of West Virginia...

West Virginia

Presents

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJlN9jdQFSc

God's Gonna Cut You Down

Johnny Cash

This was posted on our friends from ZAAR Guitars - and Arizona Guitar Company.
The Man in Black never surprises us - he was awesome in so many ways and so many of these songs, released after he passed, make him even more of a legend...

God's Gonna Cut You Down

Coming Your Way...

The December Edition of Backroads!

We End the 2023

With a Great Holiday Issue!

It's has been an awesome year of riding, and we'd like to finish 2023 with a Special Holiday Issue. We'll have stocking stuffer ideas, a look at the Spyder RT (Hey, it's Sunny and Famous Face), we go in search of mermaids, visit one of the grandest gardens in the nation and see what Spock's brain has to has to do with a Kawasaki upgrade.

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

Backroads