The Backroads Report June 29th 2024 #322

Published: Sat, 06/29/24

Updated: Sat, 06/29/24

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Free Wheelin'

Taking the Rap

I would think we have all been through this scenario.

You meet somebody, perhaps at a dinner party or family gathering, and when they hear that you ride a motorcycle their whole demeanor and bearing takes a slight shift… Sometimes their head and shoulders will shift back a bit and the eyes might slide from the norm to a slightly sharper gaze.

You already know what is coming, or at least you have a short list of what to expect.

It usually involves a cousin’s girlfriend’s half-brother long-distance family member recently discovered on Ancestory.com that was killed, maimed, upset, or generally treated rudely by a motorcycle.

Free Wheelin'

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25 Interesting Facts About Moto Guzzi

Since its inception, Moto Guzzi has been devoted to creating high-quality motorcycles that are both beautiful and functional. The company has produced several iconic motorcycles, including the V7, the Le Mans, the Norge, the Airone, and the California—and has a rich history in the motorcycle world.

If you've been looking to buy a Moto Guzzi, or just want to learn more about the brand, here are 25 facts about it that you might find interesting.

Moto Guzzi

Backroads Summer Squeeze 2024

https://backroadsusa.com/backroads-events

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

August 26 -29th

We don't think you have much to fear about Lucky 13!

After a year off the 13th Backroads' Summer Squeeze Rally will head back to Southern Vermont, and we have rooms blocked at both the Gray Ghost Inn and the Kitzhof Inn - both just down the road from each other on Route 100, in West Dover, Vermont.

This rally "squeezes" in some great riding during a part of the week that sees the roads of Vermont far more open and free of traffic.

It is simply great riding and so much more fun!

There will be a couple of very neat routes, and maybe a bit of fun & games along with them, along with some evening porch guitar time.

Book today, as our room block is limited and they will go fast!

Summer Squeeze Rally

Old Maps! Now this is art!

This came from our friend Mikey - David Rumsey sells old maps from around the world.
It is a great combination of topography, boundaries and art.
Google a place special to you and see how it looked back then...

David Rumsey

Tail of the Dragon?

Five Alternatives that Rival the Renowned Road

In the Southeast, and perhaps all over the world, the Tail of the Dragon is considered legend: 318 curves packed into just 11 miles. No driveways, no cross streets, no stop signs.

While truly worth the trip, all the fame has dampened the experience a tad. With all this popularity comes traffic, police scrutiny and negative attention. If you catch it right–offseason or early in the day–you can still enjoy a magical drive, but more often than not, there’s a good chance you’ll get stuck behind someone.

In a decade of putting on our Classic Motorsports Smoky Mountain Tour–our tour schedule also finds the fun roads in Kentucky, New York and, yes, even Florida–we have explored every nook and cranny of the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are five area roads that we believe are as good or better than the famed Dragon.

Classic Motorsports

Moto Guzzi Stelvio

Solid, compact and powerful, the Moto Guzzi heritage can be seen in every detail. From its iconic "Compact Block" V-Twin engine to its unique single-sided swing-arm and its distinctive eagle-shaped DRL, each element is designed to bring out the soul in the new Stelvio.

Stelvio

Kids Save Sasquatch!

https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/washington-state-fifth-graders-secure-sasquatch-protection-for-third-straight-year/

Washington State Fifth Graders Secure Sasquatch Protection Again:

A Washington State county recently passed a resolution to protect Sasquatch thanks to a fifth-grade class project that has proven to be remarkably successful over the past three years. The annual endeavor from the Lincoln Elementary School in the city of Holquiam began back in 2022 by way of teacher Andrea Andrews, who conceived of the clever civics lesson. The project sees the youngsters tasked with researching Bigfoot, debating its existence, and, if it passes a vote within the class, lobbying a local county government to pass a resolution that would protect the famed cryptid.

Saving Sasquatch

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Border Wars!

TODAY!!!!

This is going to be a fantastic event here at the very beginning of the summer.

Food Truck, Music & Vendors ... a some of the finest bikes and cars from New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania - all competing against the best from the Empire State.

This will be fun!

Moroney's

Progressive

Bluebird of Bitterness

The Escape of the Week

Two Wheel Lodge • Suches, Georgia

The Two Wheels Lodge in Suches, Georgia is the ideal basecamp for some of the best riding in the southeast. Period!

The Lodge at Two Wheels of Suches offers riders traveling in the North Georgia Mountains a place to stop and grab a bite, enjoy a comfortable bed, meet up with old friends and make new ones. Contact them to start planning your next event!

TWO Suches