BACKLASH

Dear Brian and Shira, Just wanted to thank you. I read the little PS about John Ciribassi and Emmaus MotoTours after the Alpinestars boot review in the October edition. I am now signed up to ride the Mid Atlantic BDR next June. Can’t decide if I’m more excited or terri ed; I have all of 30 miles off-pavement experience. Whatever, it will be one heck of an adventure. Thank you for publishing that little blurb about John and Emmaus MotoTours!

Stephanie Feld

Hey Steph, You will have a great time. The BDR has done a super job in bringing dirtminded riders through some stunning scenery and regions AND has helped local economies that rarely see enough traf c, in a huge way as well.

Dear Brian and Shira, The December issue landed in our mailbox just a few days ago, containing to our delight nice articles covering both the MotoGP race in Austin at COTA, as well as the MotoAmerica race held at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. It was our sincere pleasure to watch the MotoAmerica races with you and our friends and to share the weekends fun events. To be able to share our love for this local series with our friends was fantastic. Keene and myself are so passionate about racing, and seem to think that it’s becoming more popular in the US after Wayne Rainey took over the series. It’s great to have more exposure to a sport that will hopefully have positive effects in supporting the industry overall. There’s the old saying “what wins Sunday, sells Monday”. Whatever you may ride, if you’ve never been to any type of race (road, motocross, hill climb, etc) you should try to watch one live. We will continue to go to the NJ races at NJMP as long as it’s on the MotoAmerican calendar, since we want to do everything we can to support a wonderful series in our backyard. Thank you for supporting such a great event along with having excellent coverage in the magazine!

Lisa & Keene

Lisa, So happy to have been able to bring this to everyone. You are certainly right; more people, more coverage, more support will bolster the races and, in turn, the industry.

Hey BrianI liked your “No Bull” approach to the R-18 test ride! BMW is certainly capable of getting the big bike right-even though it’s not the bike we bring home to show Mom! Happy Trails

Rob Roth • 05 GS

Brian, It was a true pleasure meeting you at Hermy’s. I think it’s hilarious that I didn’t recognize you until you had your gear on. I appreciate the stickers and plate frame. I’ll send pics of where they end up. Keep up the great work with Backroads. You and Shira are true ambassadors for our shared passion.

Tim O’Toole

Good morning, I just got your renewal post card, went online to renew via PayPal for two years as mentioned on the card and I got an email saying the recurring payment was cancelled. Can you tell me if I’m good for another year? Love your magazine. Thanks,

Rick

Rick, No worries, your subscription went through. We changed the plan with PayPal to one year at a time but have not updated our renewal cards yet. Your subscription is good for another year. Thank you for your support and we’ll see you on the road! Have a wonderful holiday season.

Hey Editor, Dammit dude, read your ‘Sunday in the Park’ ride. You realize 519 starts down by Lambertville? This road has lots of twists and turns too, looks like an all-day ride coming up from my south Jersey home. All your fault bud, thanks! Regards,

Anthony Di Pietro

Hey man…great December Free Wheelin’ article, as usual on point. You’re crossing into Lenny Bruce territory. Expect much WOKE backlash. Live long and prosper & let the good times roll!

Gary