// 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.

MT// STATE SPOTLIGHTMontanaHigh passes, river valleys, and quiet byways across a very large state SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Montana: Big Sky, High Passes, and the Roads Between

Montana rewards patient riders: alpine passes, river corridors, and quiet byways across a state big enough to need a week. Here's where to start.

June 22, 2026Montana
NE// STATE SPOTLIGHTNebraska272 miles of dune terrain on NE-2 — then bluffs, badlands, and Pine Ridge SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Nebraska: Open Skies, Sand Dunes, and the Roads That Cross Them

Nebraska rewards riders who look past the interstate. Here's how to ride the Sandhills, the Niobrara bluffs, and the Pine Ridge on two wheels.

June 22, 2026Nebraska
NV// STATE SPOTLIGHTNevadaDesert canyons, alpine passes, and 287 miles of high-desert solitude SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Nevada: Desert Solitude, Alpine Climbs, and Two Coasts of Asphalt

Nevada's riding spans Vegas canyon loops and alpine passes to 287 miles of high-desert solitude on US-50. Here's how to ride it right.

June 22, 2026Nevada
NH// STATE SPOTLIGHTNew HampshireFour notches, the Kanc, and New England's oldest rally SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding New Hampshire: Notch Roads, the Kanc, and the White Mountains Loop

A rider's guide to New Hampshire's best roads — the Kancamagus, four mountain notches, Bear Notch Road, and Laconia Motorcycle Week.

June 22, 2026New Hampshire
NM// STATE SPOTLIGHTNew MexicoHigh passes, volcanic rims, and desert escarpments across four terrain zones SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding New Mexico: High Passes, Canyon Roads, and Two Distinct Halves

New Mexico's riding splits north from south: high-altitude Sangre de Cristo loops versus technical Black Range passes and Sacramento Mountains switchbacks.

June 22, 2026New Mexico
ND// STATE SPOTLIGHTNorth DakotaPrairie to Badlands — the terrain changes fast out west SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding North Dakota: Badlands, Byways, and the Road to Regent

A rider's guide to North Dakota's best paved routes — from the Badlands loop at Medora to the Enchanted Highway and the Cavalier rally weekend.

June 22, 2026North Dakota
OK// STATE SPOTLIGHTOklahomaFour mountain ranges, 192 miles of Route 66, and bison in the road SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Oklahoma: Four Mountain Ranges, the Mother Road, and the Sooner State's Best Two-Lanes

Oklahoma's four mountain ranges, 192 miles of Route 66, and ridgeline byways make it a stronger motorcycle state than most riders expect.

June 22, 2026Oklahoma
OR// STATE SPOTLIGHTOregonVolcanic passes, river forest roads, and 363 miles of Pacific coast SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Oregon: Cascade Passes, Canyon Rims, and 363 Miles of Coast

Oregon's riding grid spans high-desert byways, volcanic passes, a 363-mi coastline, and river-carved forest roads — a practical guide for planning your season.

June 22, 2026Oregon
SD// STATE SPOTLIGHTSouth DakotaGranite tunnels, prairie buttes, and 314 curves on one tank SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding South Dakota: Black Hills Granite, Prairie Badlands, and the Roads Between

A rider's guide to South Dakota's Black Hills — Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road, Spearfish Canyon, the Badlands, and the Sturgis rally.

June 22, 2026South Dakota
UT// STATE SPOTLIGHTUtahDesert canyon highways and high alpine passes across five distinct landscapes SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Utah: Red Rock, High Passes, and 123 Miles of All-American Road

Utah delivers desert canyon highways, 10,000-ft alpine passes, and Scenic Byway 12 — one of only ~31 All-American Roads. A rider's route guide.

June 22, 2026Utah
WA// STATE SPOTLIGHTWashingtonMountain passes, rainforest coast, and canyon roads — often in one day SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Washington: Two Coasts, Three Passes, and the Cascades in Between

Washington packs alpine passes, rainforest coast, and canyon roads into one state. Here's how to plan a week of real riding.

June 22, 2026Washington
WV// STATE SPOTLIGHTWest VirginiaRidge crossings, canyon roads, and a gorge worth planning around SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding West Virginia: Appalachian Ridge Roads and the Gorge

West Virginia's Potomac Highlands and New River Gorge pack some of the best pavement in the mid-Atlantic into a compact, rideable core.

June 22, 2026West Virginia