// 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.

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
VA// STATE SPOTLIGHTVirginiaRidge roads, river gorges, and 438 curves across three mountain ranges SWITCHBACK MOTO

Riding Virginia: Ridge Roads, Dragon Routes, and the Blue Ridge End to End

From Shenandoah's Skyline Drive to the Back of the Dragon in the southwest, Virginia packs more variety per mile than almost any state on the East Coast.

June 22, 2026Virginia
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