Free Wheelin'

A Message from our Friends at RoadRunner Magazine

As you’re no doubt aware, Hurricane Helene has devastated western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Torrential flooding has demolished homes, businesses, towns, bridges, and roadways. 

Towns all across southern Appalachia have been impacted, and many people are trapped without power, internet, phone service, or running water. More than 120 deaths have been confirmed and the number sadly continues to rise.

This area is one of the top motorcycling destinations in America. Our support will make a huge impact during the recovery process. 

If you can donate money, supplies, or your time, it will make a difference. Keep reading to learn how you can help.

RoadRunner

Kawasaki is known for its versatility, innovation, and high performance, and the new 2025 Versys 1100 SE LT ABS continues this trend. This adventure-style motorcycle is an adaptable powerhouse, designed for any road, any time. The 2025 model features a new powerful 1,099cc in-line four-cylinder engine, with the latest technology in both engine design and tuning. It also comes with a high-performance frame and a full range of advanced rider support features. It includes an updated Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), a USB-C port on the handlebar, and smartphone connectivity with RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE*, which now has a voice command feature available.

Versys 1100

When venturing far from the trailhead it’s critical to carry the right tools to get you back in case of a breakdown.  Most universal tool kits are bulky and heavy and still lack the specialty tools you need for a specific bike type. Compact multitools don’t contain everything you need and can be awkward to use.  The Switchback™ tool kit from CruzTOOLS® is the perfect solution. It’s compact, lightweight, and built specifically for trail-side repairs and adjustments on your Japanese dirt bike. 

CruzTools

Helmets are Expensive!

 HELMETLOK is a carabiner-style lock with a 4-digit programmable locking mechanism to secure your helmet to your bike. Slip it through the "D" rings or slide the lock through the extension and into a "quick release" buckle.  Find a convenient place on your bike, attach & lock. The lock will fit around anything up to 38mm in diameter.  The carabiner has a rubberized coating to protect your bike from scratches.  Small & compact, the HelmetLok will fit into a jacket pocket or onto tour belt loop.
 

Rocky Creek Design

Demon Cat

When it comes to ghost towns, no matter how creepy they may be, we always find ourselves fascinated and curious as to the history behind them. Fighting against time and withering away as each day goes on, it can often be heartbreaking to see the ruins of towns that once were. Each succumbed to its own rough circumstances, and the stories are very intriguing. If you have been searching for "spooky towns near me," then these spots are for you! Keep in mind that visiting any of these ghost towns in New York is something you'll want to do at your own risk:

Creepy NY Towns

What? Just 22 years. Quitters!

Join the trio for one last road trip as Jeremy Clarkson, James May & Richard Hammond take three cars they've always wanted to own on an emotional adventure through Zimbabwe. Watch The Grand Tour: One For The Road on Prime Video.

It was very, very good... and we have a slightly used VW for sale if anyone is interested.
 

Grand Tour

Backroads Magazine Current Edition

Bluebird of Bitterness

Frazetta Museum

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Truly one of the most famous fantasy artists of our times, Frank Frazetta was a force of nature art-wise.
His paintings were and still are works of legend.
The Frazetta Museum is the home of the largest collection of Frazetta original works in the world.
If you are a fan of fantasy, sword & soccer, or just beautiful art - 

Then, by Crom, you owe yourself a visit!

 

Frazetta Museum

Full Performance

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Hermanos Gutiérrez’s origin story is as intricate as the guitar playing styles of its two members. The brothers have roots in both Switzerland and Ecuador, and the time spent in those two very distinct cultures and geographies gives their sound a tempered European coolness, coupled with a warm, playful energy. From the opening strains of “El Bueno Y El Malo” the brothers’ turn behind the Desk is the perfect introduction to their music if you don’t already know them — and a treat if you already do.

Hermanos Gutiérrez