The Backroads Report April 26th 2025 #367

Published: Sat, 04/26/25

Brian Rathjen'sFree Wheelin' First Class DisarrayI got a te t message late one night from my friend Tim. He had just finished completing his ‘new’…

The Backroads Report April 19th 2025 #366

Published: Sat, 04/19/25

Updated: Sat, 04/19/25

Welcome to the Jungle Control. Finishing. Not Dropping It.Control, Finish… and Not Dropping itEverything counts. That is a rule I learned long ago –…

The Backroads Report April 12th 2025 #365

Published: Sat, 04/12/25

Updated: Sat, 04/12/25

Mark Byers'On the Mark Mutant ToysIn the movie “Toy Story,” there’s a character named Sid, the misanthropic 11-year-old neighbor of main character…

The Backroads Report April 5th 2025 #364

Published: Sat, 04/05/25

Updated: Sat, 04/05/25

Shira Kamil's Whatchathinkin' Tourist or TravelerI recently read an article entitled ’50 Years of Travel Tips’ by Kevin Kelly. The opening broke…

The Backroads Report March 29th 2025 #363

Published: Sat, 03/29/25

Updated: Sat, 03/29/25

Brian Rathjen'sFree Wheelin' True BearingsIt can be most frustrating and befuddling when you suddenly feel like you are lost.This happens less…

The Backroads Report March 22nd 2025 #362

Published: Sat, 03/22/25

Updated: Sat, 03/22/25

Welcome to the Jungle Sweeps WeekWe all have our faults, or in this case, default.When riding with others, whether it just be Shira and me, or a group…

The Backroads Report March 15th 2025 #361

Published: Sat, 03/15/25

Updated: Sat, 03/15/25

Mark ByersOn the Mark End of an EraThe hole-in-the-wall seafood place we love is run by two 79-year-old people. The male is the fisherman, maître de,…

The Backroads Report March 8th 2025 #360

Published: Sat, 03/08/25

Updated: Sat, 03/08/25

Shira Kamil'sWhatchathinkin' Beat the ClockMind games. Haven’t we all played these, for as long as time has been a factor in our lives.. How many…

The Backroads Report March 1st 2025 #359

Published: Sat, 03/01/25

Updated: Sat, 03/01/25

Brian Rathjen'sFree Wheelin' The FamilyOver the years, Shira and I have met, and ridden with, hundreds of riders. Some have become great, and long…

The Backroads Report February 22nd 2025 #358

Published: Sat, 02/22/25

Updated: Sat, 02/22/25

Welcome to the Jungle Clean SweepWe were watching a recent MotoGP race with non-riding family members. Actually, they were hoping football was coming…