// Field Notes

From the road, and the workshop.

Build updates, the thinking behind the routing engine, and rider-built guides to the roads in the atlas. Written by people who actually ride.

CHE// STATE SPOTLIGHTCherohala Skyway43 miles of ridge-top sweepers between two national forests SWITCHBACK MOTO

Cherohala Skyway: Tennessee and North Carolina's High-Ridge Run

43 miles of sweeping high-elevation road connecting Tellico Plains, TN to Robbinsville, NC through Cherokee and Nantahala national forests.

July 7, 2026Cherohala Skyway
212// STATE SPOTLIGHTBeartooth Highway (US-212)68 miles from canyon floor to 10,947 ft alpine plateau SWITCHBACK MOTO

Beartooth Highway (US-212): Red Lodge to Cooke City Deep-Dive

68 miles, 10,947 ft summit, open Memorial Day–mid-October. Everything riders need to plan a Beartooth Highway trip.

July 3, 2026Beartooth Highway
US-1// STATE SPOTLIGHTPacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)71 miles of coastal cliffs, one two-lane road, no shoulder SWITCHBACK MOTO

Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur): Riding California's Highway 1 Carmel to San Simeon

A rider's guide to Big Sur's 71-mile stretch of Highway 1 — Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, fog tactics, fuel stops, and what to know in 2026.

June 30, 2026Pacific Coast Highway
BRP// STATE SPOTLIGHTBlue Ridge Parkway469 miles of ridge road, no stop signs, no billboards SWITCHBACK MOTO

Blue Ridge Parkway: A Rider's Guide to 469 Miles of Ridge-Top Road

469 miles from Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains — tunnels, high passes, and the Linn Cove Viaduct. What to know before you ride.

June 26, 2026Blue Ridge Parkway
CA// STATE SPOTLIGHTCaliforniaCoast cliffs, Sierra passes, and 140 miles of signed curves SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding California: Five Roads, Two Coasts, and One State That Earns the Mileage

From Big Sur's ocean cliffs to the Sierra's switchbacks and NorCal's 140 miles of curves, California rewards riders who plan carefully.

June 22, 2026California
CO// STATE SPOTLIGHTColoradoPaved passes above 12,000 ft — and the canyon roads between them SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Colorado: High Passes, Red Rock Canyons, and the Roads Between

Colorado's paved passes, canyon byways, and San Juan switchbacks — a rider's practical guide to the state's standout roads, stops, and rallies.

June 22, 2026Colorado
CT// STATE SPOTLIGHTConnecticutCompact roads, strong atmosphere — northwest loop to quiet corner SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Connecticut: Litchfield Hills, River Roads, and the Quiet Corner

A rider's guide to Connecticut's best paved roads — Litchfield Hills loops, the Housatonic corridor, and the Quiet Corner's Route 169.

June 22, 2026Connecticut
DE// STATE SPOTLIGHTDelawarePiedmont curves, bayshore flats, and a barrier-island coast SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Delaware: Small State, Coastal Miles, and One Standout Valley

Delaware is flat, compact, and underrated. Here's how to ride its best roads — from Brandywine's canopied curves to the barrier-island coastal strip.

June 22, 2026Delaware
FL// STATE SPOTLIGHTFloridaOcean bridges, live-oak loops, and forest roads through the Big Scrub SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Florida: Coastal Byways, Big Scrub Forest, and the Keys End-to-End

A rider-first guide to Florida's best paved routes — from A1A's ocean barrier islands to the Overseas Highway and the Ocala forest interior.

June 22, 2026Florida
GA// STATE SPOTLIGHTGeorgiaBlue Ridge gaps, river canyons, and a mountain loop built for bikes SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Georgia: North Georgia's Mountain Roads, Gap Loops, and the Suches Triangle

A rider's guide to Georgia's Blue Ridge — the Russell Scenic Highway, Blood Mountain, Wolf Pen Gap, Suches loops, and what to stop for along the way.

June 22, 2026Georgia
HI// STATE SPOTLIGHTHawaiiCoastal curves, volcanic ridgelines, and serious elevation on five islands SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Hawaii: Five Islands, Five Road Characters

From Maui's Hana Highway to the Big Island's volcanic ridgelines, a practical guide to Hawaii's best paved roads and stops.

June 22, 2026Hawaii
ID// STATE SPOTLIGHTIdahoRiver canyons, high passes, and 117 miles of Sawtooth country SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Idaho: River Canyons, High Passes, and the Roads Between

Idaho's best motorcycle roads run river canyons, climb high passes, and cross volcanic plains. A practical guide to the state's standout riding.

June 22, 2026Idaho