The Backroads Report February 8th 2025 #356

Published: Sat, 02/08/25

Updated: Sat, 02/08/25

Shira Kamil's

Whatchathinkin'

Timeless

We are deep into the winter at this point, with our sights pointed towards the return of the sun. I hope that you’ve used this time to make those upgrades and repairs to your rides, plot out your adventures and escapades for 2025 and, of course, booked your room for the Backroads Summer Soiree.

Marching through the month of February, I am already getting myself ready for the resetting of the clocks. While it’s been a couple of months since we had to visit this activity, I’m still finding places where the time is ahead/behind. The infrequently-used second bedroom, where things end up that should be put away or Spenser T Cat retreats in his ‘I want to be alone’ moments, has one of those clocks. It’s the place where you never really know what time it is.

Whatchathinkin'

Welcome to the Jungle proudly brought to you by

Law Office of Paul Gargiulo, P.C.

Whatever Happened to...

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/eight-cylinder-tourer-from-china-takes-aim-at-the-honda-gold-wing?pid=5a287d4ee661f051628b4717&uhe=156c175ab1edf96cb040ef1b151299ac

GWM Souo S2000

Eight-Cylinder Tourer from China takes aim at the Honda Gold Wing!
by Dustin Wheelen

As the 19th-largest automaker in the world, China’s Great Wall Motors is worth $28 billion. It currently owns five car manufacturers — and it’s only getting bigger. At this year’s Beijing International Motorcycle Exhibition, the company introduced its first motorcycle marque, Souo, along with the brand’s initial offering, the S2000 GL, an audacious grand-tourer powered by an eight-cylinder engine.

Revzilla

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

WTF Files!

https://people.howstuffworks.com/hardest-tongue-twister.htm

The Hardest Tongue Twister in English Is...

Tongue twisters are those delightfully tricky phrases or verses that are designed to challenge the articulation and coordination of speech. The hardest tongue twister is packed with sequences of similar sounds, particularly consonants, that are super tricky to say quickly or repeatedly.

Tongue Twisters

Pack Your Bags

On the eve of Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties NVP in Louisville big news broke that the Bagger Racing is going across the pond for the BRL Europe & FIM Europe 2025 European Cup this year. After testing the waters with a Canadian round in 2024, BRL impresario Rob Buydos decided it was time to transition from the USA to the World Stage. “The 2025 BRL Europe & FIM Europe Bagger Racing European Cup is here to redefine the limits of V-twin performance and showcase the adrenaline-pumping world of bagger racing across Europe’s most iconic tracks,” exclaims Rocket Rob.

Dealer News

Great Cars... Great Food...Great Time!

Mac & Motors

Macaroni & Cheese Festival

“Mac” your calendar and get ready for our annual macaroni and cheese festival. It’s the “cheesiest” event of the year! Join us on Sunday, February 23rd, at noon for a family-friendly event that supports the museum’s mission and helps us choose the area’s ultimate comfort food.

Backroads will be there and we hope you are too!

AACA Museum

More WTF Files...!

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/goonies-back-to-the-future-fan-theory-same-october-saturday

Were Back to the Future and

The Goonies Set on the Same Day?

Hey Youze Guys!
They released in theaters less than a month apart back in 1985, and now two of history’s most cherished sci-fi movies are the subject of a wild, but strangely compelling, fan theory. Is it possible that Back to the Future and The Goonies are interconnected by a cleverly-concealed Easter egg; one that assumes each movie’s pivotal events were taking place, simultaneously and in real time, on the same October Saturday almost 40 years ago?

Sure, it sounds just a little bit crazy. But after reviewing a quick video rundown of the evidence presented by the fans at The Confused Breakfast podcast, you don’t exactly have to be a fringe theorist (we’re looking at you, Doc Brown) to entertain the idea that Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Michael "Mikey" Walsh (Sean Astin) were knee-deep in their separate, epic on-screen exploits at exactly the same moment — Saturday, Oct. 26, 1985, to be precise.

WTF!

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 Motors

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

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Progressive

MotoGP Revalations

Surprises & Revelations... 2025's Rookies on

their Shakedown Test

Ai Ogura was straight down to business, Fermin Aldeguer the only crasher and Somkiat Chantra learning the ropes - hear what they had to say...

MotoGP Revelations

The Escape of the Week

For those that yearn fo0r the NYC Motorcycle Show, perhaps you should turn your eyes north.

Montreal’s largest powersports event, The Montreal Motorcycle and Powersport Show, is roaring back to the Palais des congrès de Montréal February 28 – March 2, 2025.

Canada’s premier powersports events, The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows are back and set to deliver plenty of excitement, fun, information, and new discoveries for riders of all styles, ages, and experience levels.

On road and off-road riders, future riders, and lovers of the motorcycle and quad lifestyle will be able to check out some of the most anticipated models for 2025 including the latest electric vehicles. There is no other show in North America with this level of brand representation.

Montreal Motorcycle Show

Presents

Song of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgDX-tPKoVg

Go Down Gamblin'

Blood, Sweat & Tears

Born a natural loser I can't recall just where
Raised on brew and poker and a dollar here and there
Black-jack hand dealer man you better payoff that last debt
Two bit hand a twenty one that's all I ever get
Go down gamblin'

For all of you who are waiting to see if your "Box" pays off we thought we'd toss you a bit of B, S & T...

Good luck on all that.

For us... If we NEVER again see Taylor Swift with her celeb "Friend of the week" that is okay with us.

World Superbike and MotoGP is right around the bend!

Go Down Gamblin'

Now at Shops...

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!

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