The Backroads Report Januay 25th 2024 #354

Published: Sat, 01/25/25

Updated: Sat, 01/25/25

Welcome to the Jungle!

Copilot

I think we all have had this happen to us.

You are in a large room when, from the blue, you hear your name or a word that cuts through it all and brings your attention to bear.

This happened this morning at the gym.

I was on one machine, in the middle of a set, and throughout the noise and hubbub that occurs in a place like this I clearly hear… "Motorcycle Accident."

Like hearing your name, or something else near and dear to you, these two words came in like ‘Breaking News’ used too.

Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle proudly brought to you by

Law Office of Paul Gargiulo, P.C.

2025 H-D Pan America ST

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/pan-america-1250-st.html

The new Harley-Davidson Pan America® 1250 ST model is a dynamic adventure sport motorcycle that can be a practical daily ride, an exciting back-road apex chaser, and a capable weekend touring mount. Designed to appeal to riders ready to exchange a sport bike or streetfighter for an agile bike with more comfort and longer distance capability, the Pan America 1250 ST model offers a commanding and comfortable upright rider position, the flexible power delivery of the liquid-cooled Revolution® Max 1250 engine, a 17” front wheel, and premium suspension and braking components.

H-D Pan America ST

The Evolution of MotoGP Bikes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J9frWrfzzw

Everything Explained in 15 Minutes!

This is a Must Watch!

Nothing stays the same. Everything changes. And, what runs on the track eventually finds its way to machines too. Maybe? Fuel injection, slipper clutch, better brakes, traction control,tires. This video is superb, and explains in plain layman's talk how all these innovations work.
5-Helmet rating!!!

MotoGP Bikes Explianed

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

Surviving Winter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro4KSpFiGjs

Canyon Chasers has another great video... this one on how to Survive winter rider's rage! Tips and tricks to keep your sanity (and your bike) healthy until spring.

Hang on Little Tomato - Spring is coming!

Canyon Chasers

Ten Greatest Science Experiments

Sometimes science needs to go big. From particle accelerators that would take over 24 hours to walk around to a telescope network that spans much of the globe to a psychology study that spans 67 countries, here are the biggest science experiments on the planet.

Live Science

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

Road Trip Packing List: 60+ Essentials For Your Next Adventure

Although Only in Your State compiled this for car trips - much of it applies to us.
We carry small variations of many of these items.
A well packed bike makes for an easier adventure!

Raod Trip Packing

Winter is here...

What‘s the Difference Between Hail, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?

All three types of weather can be treacherous for drivers.

When your local news channel announces a weather advisory due to sleet, hail, or freezing rain, you may ask yourself what makes them different. They may look similar, but these types of precipitation have distinct formation processes. Here’s some key information to clear up the confusion.
Sleet vs. Freezing Rain: What’s the Difference?

Mental FLoss

2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Rider Magazine and Kevin Duke take a look at the new Triumph Speed Twin Triple.

As the name implies, the Speed Twin is a sportier version of the twin-cylinder Bonneville, and it’s available in 900cc and 1,200cc variants. Globally, some 20,000 have been sold since 2018. American customers appreciated the retro-mod style of the platform, and the Speed Twin 900 became the best-selling Triumph on our shores after its debut. The top spot on the sales charts eventually was supplanted by the Trident 660 and, more recently, by the 398cc Speed/Scrambler 400 platform.

Triumph

The WTF File!

Watch: Sight and Sound of Meteorite Strike Captured on Video for First-Time Ever!

A home security system in Canada captured what scientists say is the first-ever footage featuring both the sight and sound of a meteorite strike. The remarkable moment, which reportedly occurred last summer and came to light this week, was filmed outside the home of Joe Velaidum, who lives in the community of Marshfield, Prince Edward Island. Discovering an unusual blast mark on his front walkway and odd debris in the yard, the puzzled man checked his security system to see what caused the curious mess.

Boom!

Did you see the wildest Minor League Games of 2024?

https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/baseball-traveler-crooked-numbers-2024?partnerId=it-20250112-12281266-mlb-1-B&utm_id=it-20250112-12281266-mlb-1-B&lctg=98435881

After a long hiatus, the 2024 season saw the return of Crooked Numbers, a monthly column dedicated to Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities.

2025 now beckons, but before we give into its increasingly insistent demands, let’s take a moment to look back on the weirdness that was. What follows are some of the most intriguing items to appear in Crooked Numbers during the 2024 season, listed in chronological order.

MLB

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Progressive

Bluebird of Bitterness

The Escape of the Week

Wanamakers General Store

Kempton, Pennsylvania

Wanamakers General Store in Kempton, Pennsylvania, offers a nostalgic shopping experience with local products and a welcoming atmosphere.

Life evolves at such a fast pace that we’ll likely soon consider shopping malls “vintage,” strolling down “Memory Lane” on the rare occasions that we visit them in lieu of online shopping. When we want a bit of Pennsylvania nostalgia these days, however, we merely need to take a trip to Wanamakers in Kempton. Step back in time with us to explore this local gem that’s one of the oldest general stores in Pennsylvania.

Wanamkaers

Presents

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQUlA8Hcv4s

Mr. Blue Sky

ELO

Sun is shinin' in the sky
There ain't a cloud in sight
It's stopped rainin', everybody's in the play
And don't you know
It's a beautiful new day? Hey

Nuff said...

Mr. Blue Sky

Coming Your Way...

The February Edition of Backroads!

Let's all ride through this winter together, shall we?

This issue is chock-full of places to go, and things to do and a great cover story about one woman discovering the adventures of solo riding and a bit about herself and the good people in this world.

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

Backroads