The Backroads Report Januay 11th 2024 #352

Published: Sat, 01/11/25

Updated: Mon, 01/13/25

Shira Kamil's

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Count Down

For riders living in the northeast of the US, we enjoyed a really wonderful riding season. For the most part, our weather was dry and warm, with a bout of pretty hot in the beginning of the summer and dry – too dry – in September and October. Pretty much on schedule, about Thanksgiving, we dipped into the ‘Wow, it’s pretty cold this morning’ temperatures. Yup, that lake-effect snow made a mess of upper New York state about the same time, but folks up there are pretty used to that,

I think.

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Rider's 2025 Street Guide

https://ridermagazine.com/2024/06/27/2025-motorcycle-buyers-guide-new-street-models/

This 2025 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will also include 2026 teasers as soon as manufacturers let us know about them. RIDER will continually update this guide as new models are available, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.

Rider Street Guide

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 limited and will go fast.

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

Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Ride the Backroads.

Backroads Summer Solstice Rally

York Swap Meet

This Weekend!

Shira, Brian, Mark Byers and his Dangerous Dan Crew have rendezvoused at this Swap meet for years now!

This is a VERY cool event, and a perfect way to get a two-wheel fix in the winter.

There will be a cacophony of old bikes for sale. The swap meet is largely vintage dirt bike focused - 1960's to mid 1990's Japanese and European are popular along with some road bikes and specialized race bikes. Parts - new & old- to get your project running, old memorabilia as well as NEW apparel/accessories can be found here too.

Come early - stay late.

We hope to see you there!

York Swap Meet

Garmin zūmo R1 Radar

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

The zumo R1 Radar is here. This high-performance rearview and blind spot motorcycle radar monitors vehicles around you, promoting greater awareness of nearby vehicles. Plus, the external lights help maximize your visibility so you can be seen by other vehicles, fostering a safer riding environment.

Garmin R1

The Modern Classics Show 2025

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

The Modern Classics Show

March 29 & 30th

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 Lane, Boyertown, PA 19512.
Food trucks, entertainment, and more to come!

Modern Classics

DoubleTake Mirrors

While we are on the topic of Situational Awareness with the Garmin R1 - these mirrors from DoubleTake are, in our opinion, the best motorcycle mirrors on the planet...

The extended view of your "6" is amazing and truly a no-brainer.

DoubleTake Mirrors

Speed Racer Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbXmzG8saLs

Who did not grow up loving Speed Racer?

If you didn't you might be reading the wrong newsletter.
We came across this neat video / short. Worth the watch if you want to learn how it all started.

Go Speed Racer Go!

The Best Trail Camera Photos of 2024

It's a Wild World Out There Kiddies!

From an uncontacted tribe living deep in the Amazon rainforest to an animal previously believed to be extinct, trail cameras have captured some incredible images in 2024.

Trail cameras, also known as remote cameras, first became popular in the 1980s. Since then, the camera technology has been offering humans an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden world of nature.

These are PetaPixel’s picks of the best trail camera photos of the last year.

Trail Photos

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Presents

Song of the Week

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Ride On

America

Ride on into the driving rain
Once more seek out the fire
Reach out to every shining star
Ride on you must not tire

America singing true...

The season is coming!

Ride On

Best of Backroads 2024!

Now on Shelves...

The Best of Backroads 2024

Take a look in the mirrors at the year that was with our annual Best of Backroads 2024. Great-All American Diner Run, Mysterious America... what were your favorites?

This issue is a keepa - and soon it will be riding season - so plan your adventures and day trips now!

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

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