The Backroads Report March 29th 2025 #363

Published: Sat, 03/29/25

Updated: Sat, 03/29/25

Brian Rathjen's

Free Wheelin'

True Bearings

It can be most frustrating and befuddling when you suddenly feel like you are lost.

This happens less frequently for most of us these days. The advent of Global Positioning Systems and ubiquitous smartphones keep us, more or less, vectoring in the right way.

Some of this is good, some not so good. I begrudgingly use my phone… it's more a camera that can talk and make phone calls than a phone that can take images. Personally, I think smartphones have wedged their way between people, couples, and marriages.

I have seen some follow Waze blindly – even when a quick glance at a map or road signs would clue them in on their folly.

Not that folly can be all bad. Some of my greatest rides have been when what we thought would be a route suddenly morphed into something different.

Over the years we have been blessed, some say cursed, with routing programs.

Free Wheelin'

Welcome to the Jungle proudly brought to you by

Law Office of Paul Gargiulo, P.C.

Triumph's New Enduros

TF 250-E & TF 450 E

Triumph Motorcycles has officially launched the all-new TF 250-E and TF 450-E for model year 2026, designed and developed with World Enduro Champions to excel in competitive racing across both technical terrain and high-speed sections.
Developed entirely by Triumph in close collaboration with five-time World Champion Iván Cervantes and four-time World Enduro Champion Paul Edmondson, the TF 250-E and TF 450-E share a unique, lightweight aluminum chassis, engineered for agility and strength. The new spine frame design provides exceptional handling and stability across all terrains.

Triumph

Backroads Summer Solstice Rally

https://backroadsusa.com/backroads-events

June 19 - 22nd, 2025

You didn't think we'd NOT be doing some special things in celebration of our three decades exploring the backroads of the USA, did ya?!

The format might be a little different but the riding, the venues, and the things we will toss in during the ride will be pure vintage Backroads Motorcycle Magazine!

We promise a most excellent time, and you should book your rooms now... today - we mean now - as they are ARE ALMOST GONE.

Stay tuned for more news as it rolls around the twisties at us!

Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Ride the Backroads.

Backroads Summer Solstice Rally

Proficient Motorcycling

Buy This Book!

Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition:

The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well

This is the ultimate guide for all motorcyclists—regardless of experience!

Author David L. Hough, a columnist and riding-safety consultant who has ridden since the '60s, lays out a clear course to sharpen your handling skills for a safer, more enjoyable ride. This third edition has been updated and expanded to include information on getting started riding, exercises to gain skill and confidence on the road, updated charts, graphs, and statistics, a description of motorcycle gears, types of motorcycles, equipment that can be added to your bike, general safety, and more throughout each chapter. New riders and experienced bikers alike will receive the sage advice needed to be prepared for anything on the road, avoid accidents, handle the unexpected, and arrive safe!

Proficient Motorcycling

Adventure Riding 101:

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/tech-n-tips/adv-riding-101

Demystifying Adventure Motorcycle Riding

Entering the ADV world and overcoming the challenges can seem daunting at first. But the obstacles that keep you from your adventure-riding dreams ultimately boil down to two major categories: knowledge and cost.

You take motorcycle training to gain more knowledge. But does motorcycle training make you a "safer rider"? Let's hear what the adventure riding OG guru Bret Tkacs has to say.

ADV Riding

TODAY...

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Moroney's Motorsports Garage Party!

New Windsor, New York

Saturday, March 29th is their 2025 Garage Party! Join them from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM for an exciting day. They're hosting a Vehicle Q&A session featuring the new 2025 models, where you can ask all your questions, meet their knowledgeable staff, check out the latest arrivals in gear and parts, and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, there's something for everyone.

New riders welcome!

Moroney's Garage Party

TODAY AND TOMORROW

The Modern Classics Returns!

https://martinmoto.com/Calendar/Event/1b34fa5a-4047-4176-9857-8725ab57b96a?startTC=1743238800&endTC=1743350400

The Modern Classics Show 2025
March 29 & 30th • 9am - 4pm

Martin Moto • Boyertown, PA

The Modern Classics Show 2025- The Reunion you've been waiting for. After a five year hiatus your favorite indoor bike show is back and better than ever!
Enjoy a collection of 60's through the 90's modern classics. Part motorcycle show, part social event and part pop-up museum, but 100% fun!
The Modern Classics is a motorcycle show not to be missed! From the bikes you grew up with to the rare and exotic, Modern Classics has something for everyone.
Join Martin Moto for this two-day event, March 29th and 30th from 9am-4pm both days.
FREE ADMISSION
Located at Martin Moto: 1037 Unger Ln. Boyertown, PA 19512.
Food trucks, entertainment, and more to come!

Modern Classics

Bluebird of Bitterness

Helping People Helping People

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/20255050raffle/event/5050raffle/

Benny's Bodega, Backroads' chosen charity, has its 3rd Annual 50/50 going on RIGHT NOW! $25 will get you in the drawing for a potential $25,000, to be drawn April 5!
You gotta be in it to win it (but don't have to be present to win), plus helping out some of the greatest people on this planet.
Click picture or link below to buy tickets.

Benny's Bodega 50/50

AACA Museum

Motorbike Day!

The AACA Museum welcomes dirt, road, competition, scooters, mopeds, and minibikes. Join us for our cycle-themed flea market, bike show, and group ride through the PA countryside.

Coinciding with their awesome Husqvarna Motorcycle Exhibit, they are hosting another FREE SPECTATOR outdoor event for motorcycle lovers of all ages!

Each $10 flea market vendor will receive 1 museum general admission. Regular museum admission tickets are available at the door.

AACA Motorbike Day

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Progressive

Product of the Week

https://geometrical-inc.com/collections/shutter-remote/products/bluetooth-shutter-remote

Geometrical Bluetooth Remote

Capture beautiful photos and selfies, on and off the bike, with ease with this Bluetooth shutter remote. Step back and snap photos from your smartphone with the click of a button. Now everyone can be in the group selfie! Compatible with Apple and Android smartphones and constructed with high-quality materials that are built to last. Comes with two CR 2016 batteries.

This Bluetooth shutter remote is the perfect companion for your Pocket Tripod.

Geometrical

https://www.imtbike.com/tours/pyrenees-northern-spain/perfect-pyrenees/

The Escape of the Week

Das Creamery

Budd Lake, New Jersey

We love Das Creamery!

One of Shira's favorites, and one of the finalists in New Jersey March Madness Ice Cream Bracket!

Great folks, with simply wonderful ice cream...

They have two locations - the original in Budd Lake New Jersey and the second shop in Morristown, New Jersey.

Das Creamery

BethelWoods Center for the Arts

Presents

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIIXv0jDhY4

Django's Tiger

Joscho Stephan & Matteo Mancuso

We got a chance to see Joscho Stephan and Company last weekend with our Backroads' Family.

What an amazing talent, and magnificent performance.

Here he is with Matteo Mancuso - another guitar talent who is unworldly. At least our world! Enjoy!

Django's Tiger

Riding on the Backroads Towards You...

What if it is all true...

Follow along with Doctor Seymour O'Life as he goes in search of the mysterious monsters of West Virginia. The Mothman, The Flatwoods Monster, and more... It is a truly Mysterious America.

Along the way you will find some great restaurants, historic place and one of the most serious music Meccas in the USA!

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

Backroads