How to Prepare for the 24 Hours of Appalachia: A Comprehensive Guide Participating in the 24 Hours of Appalachia is an exhilarating experience for adventure seekers. Whether you’re entering with a full size vehicle, side-by-side/UTV, or on a dualsport/adventure bike, preparation is crucial for success and safety. Here’s how to get ready for this challenging…
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2024 Backroads of Appalachia Economic Impact Report
Press Release: Backroads of Appalachia 2024 Impact Report Backroads of Appalachia proudly announces the findings of our 2024 Regional Impact Study, conducted by Dr. Gregory Green, Ph.D. This comprehensive analysis highlights the significant contributions made by our motorsports tourism initiatives to Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia. In 2024, Backroads of Appalachia brought together 75,351 participants…
Year in Review 2024
Backroads of Appalachia: 2024 Year in Review! This year has been a transformative journey for our region, filled with stunning landscapes, winding roads, and remarkable opportunities. Whether you’re a motorcyclist, off-road enthusiast, sports car aficionado, competitor, or simply someone captivated by the beauty of Appalachia, this reflection is for you. We couldn’t achieve this without…
Senate Bill 63 officially in effect
https://www.wymt.com/2025/06/27/senate-bill-63-officially-effect
America’s backbone runs through her backroads
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/24/americas-backbone-runs-backroads
Public Statement Regarding Today’s Visit from a Road Rally Group June 1, 2025
Today, we welcomed a Road Rally Group traveling cross-country on their journey to the coast. We are always thankful when visitors choose to spend time in our region and experience the beauty and hospitality our communities have to offer. While we appreciate their visit, we want to be clear: Backroads of Appalachia does not condone…
Backroads of Appalachia announces the inaugural Appalachian 1000 Overland Rally!
The thing with life is that you sometimes ask yourself what if, how could I, or I wonder… We’ve asked ourselves this too before. What would it be like? Is it possible? We’ve been asked before, sometimes jokingly, sometimes seriously. Well. Here it is. What we’ve all been poking fun at each other for, for…