The Backroads Report November 23rd, 2024 #345

Published: Sun, 11/24/24

Updated: Sun, 11/24/24

Mark Byers'

On the Mark

Ethics of Leadership

In August, “Fifteen hikers on an office work retreat in Colorado’s San Isabel National Forest left one man behind, who went on to survive a night on a mountain while injured.” The article goes on to state how the man had been left alone to summit a peak by himself and that the co-workers picked up trail markers that would have shown him the way down! Despite cell calls from him with “pin drops” showing his position, they offered no help other than to tell him he wasn’t on the trail and to go back and find it. He ended up spending the night on the mountain, injured from more than 20 falls, through periods of high wind and freezing rain. He lost cell service, but the next day, rescue workers found him. I don’t know the backstory behind this event, but those co-workers are shameful people.

On the Mark

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2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio

Moto Guzzi announced a new special edition Stelvio Duecento Tributo in celebration of the 200-year history of its namesake, the famed Stelvio Pass.

The Pass, which opened to traffic in 1825, sits 2,758 meters (9,048 feet) above sea level in the Eastern Alps in Northern Italy, close to the Swiss border. The Stelvio Pass is a popular destination for riders tempted by its 88 hairpin turns.

To celebrate its 200th anniversary, Moto Guzzi unveiled the Stelvio Duecento Tributo.

Moto Guzzi

2025 Indian Motorcycle Lineup Released

By Kevin Duke

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled additions to its bike portfolio for the 2025 model year, which are highlighted by the reintroduction of Scout Sixty models with prices starting at only $9,999. They’re joined by a limited-production Elite version of its Roadmaster touring bagger.

The Scout Sixtys are powered by a 999cc version of the 1,250cc SpeedPlus V-Twin that debuted last spring in the redesigned Scout platform. It retains a 73.6mm stroke, but the bore size drops from 104mm to 93mm to yield 60ci, which is how the Sixty gets its name. The smaller displacement is claimed to deliver 65 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, peaking with 85 hp. That’s down 27 lb-ft and 20 horses compared to its bigger Scout sibling.

Indian

Gettysburg Address

Why the Gettysburg Address Is One of the

Most Famous Speeches in History

Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address contains fewer than 275 words. How did such a short speech carry such a long-lasting impact?
Gee, Lincoln was not even the Key Note speaker... yet we all know of this speech...

Gettysburg Address

The Oldest Road In America

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/trip-ideas/new-jersey/kings-highway-nj

The King’s Highway, Passes Right Through New Jersey

New Jersey's King's Highway, built between 1650-1735, is the oldest road in America and features numerous historic sites.

New Jersey is overflowing with history! For instance, the Lincoln Highway is one of the oldest transcontinental highway routes in America designed for automobiles. Over a century old, it once ran from Times Square in New York to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. While the Lincoln Highway has a fascinating history, New Jersey is home to a road that's even older. Let's take a look at the oldest road in America, the King's Highway in New Jersey.

The Kings Highway was an approximately 1,300-mile road constructed between 1650-1735.

Oldest road

The Weird NJ Poster Pack

2 Great Posters for 1 Low Price

That's right, now you can get both of cool Weird NJ wall posters, Ghost of the Garden State AND Unexplained NJ, together for the one low price of just $30 (including shipping and handling)! That's a savings of $20 off the original retail price.

Weird NJ

Benny's Bodega

Volkswagen Raffle

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Can Backroads Have an Official Charity?

Oh sure, you betcha!

Last Chance to do some good and maybe win a cool car!

"These are people helping people”- The Bodega operates with no government funding, our doors stay open and our shelves stocked from donations given by our supporters!

Created and run by one couple, and started in their home - they are one of the most giving families we know...

Set up like a store, the Bodega offers hard working people who are struggling, a place to “shop” for basic needs items free of charge. Our target population is the A.L.I.C.E (Asset limited, income constrained, employed) population, the people working hard but not making enough to get by, while simultaneously making to much to receive any government assistance.

Please consider buying a raffle and helping some great people with a really great cause.

Backroads' thanks you!

Benny's Bodega

O'Life's - The WTF Files

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/11/12/emperor-penguin-australia-beach/76208709007/

Emperor penguin travels over 2,000 miles from Antarctica to Australia in possible first

An emperor penguin that appeared on an Australian beach journeyed over 2,000 miles from its native Antarctica in what could be the first appearance of the species on the continent.

The penguin appeared Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach in Denmark, a town in western Australia, and was spotted by a beach-goer

Penguin Down Under

What? You Don't Read

Backroads Magazine?

Some of you just get The Backroads Report

but you really need to read the magazine...

All Issues Available Here!

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Progressive

Bluebird of Bitterness

The Escape of the Week

Waybury Inn

East Middlebury, Vermont

Back in June our man, Dan Bisbee, penned a great article on this place -

Truly the quintessential inn it was made famous by the television series Newhart.

Today it is just one of the greatest inn in this region Vermont to make a base-camp to explore the Green Mountain state.

Enjoy!

Waybury Inn

Presents

Song of the Week

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=567443824845353

Looking for Jack

Colin Hay

Men at Work's Colin Hay is a super performer - and very funny too!

This song seems to fit well this week.

But why? Connect the dots...

Some 'Backroads Swaggy Stuff' for the first reader that emails us at editor@backroadsusa.com to tell us why!

Looking for Jack

Coming to the Backroads...

At a Dealer Near You Soon...

December 2024 Edition of Backroads!

As we turn to the last calendar page and head into that crazy Holidaze season, we'll bring you some great gift ideas for everyone on your list, as well as a touching holiday tale.

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

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