// 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.

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
OH// STATE SPOTLIGHTOhioAppalachian curves, forest byways, and 751 turns on the Triple Nickel SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Ohio: Southeast Hills, Amish Backroads, and the Triple Nickel

Ohio's southeast corner delivers Appalachian curves, forest byways, and Amish farmland roads. Here's how to connect them into a real ride.

June 22, 2026Ohio
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
PA// STATE SPOTLIGHTPennsylvaniaDeep gorges, dark skies, and 100-mile forest corridors SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Pennsylvania: Gorges, Dark Skies, and Two Centuries of Road

Pennsylvania's back roads thread deep gorges, national forest ridgelines, and one certified dark-sky park. Here's how to ride the best of it.

June 22, 2026Pennsylvania
RI// STATE SPOTLIGHTRhode IslandCoastal headlands and quiet wooded backroads — two states in one tank SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Rhode Island: Coast, Farmland, and the Western Woods

Rhode Island packs two distinct riding worlds into 1,200 square miles: an Atlantic coastline laced with working lighthouses and a quiet wooded interior.

June 22, 2026Rhode Island
SC// STATE SPOTLIGHTSouth CarolinaMountain switchbacks in the Upstate, live oaks and coast below SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding South Carolina: Two Distinct Halves, One Strong Case

From the Blue Ridge Escarpment to the Grand Strand, South Carolina rewards riders with mountain switchbacks, scenic byways, and a pair of major coastal rallies.

June 22, 2026South Carolina
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
TN// STATE SPOTLIGHTTennesseeAppalachian curves, plateau switchbacks, and 102 mi of NPS quiet SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Tennessee: Four Distinct Zones, One Seriously Deep Road Network

From the Dragon's 318 curves to the Natchez Trace's quiet miles, Tennessee holds more rider-ready pavement per square mile than almost anywhere in the South.

June 22, 2026Tennessee
TX// STATE SPOTLIGHTTexasHill Country limestone curves, West Texas canyon roads, Rio Grande edge SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Texas: Hill Country Curves, West Texas Canyons, and the Roads Between

Two distinct riding states in one: Hill Country technical curves near Austin, and West Texas canyon roads stretching toward the Rio Grande.

June 22, 2026Texas
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
VT// STATE SPOTLIGHTVermontGreen Mountain gap roads, river corridors, and a 216-mile spine SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Vermont: Gap Roads, the Route 100 Spine, and the Green Mountain Notches

Vermont's gap roads, Smuggler's Notch, and the 216-mile Route 100 spine make it one of the most complete motorcycle touring states in the Northeast.

June 22, 2026Vermont