Weekend Getaway at Pipestem, held in “Almost Heaven” West Virginia, remains on the schedule for 2026. As always, all brands and riders are welcome and no membership is required. Join us to take in some of the greatest motorcycle routes that the state has to offer… and bring your friends! Event Details: When: Aug. 14-16,…
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Rides4Fun Series: Weekend Getaway at Stonewall
Rides4Fun Series: Weekend Getaway at Stonewall Weekend Getaway at Stonewall is a new addition to the schedule for 2026. You’ll enjoy lodging perched alongside quiet lake waters surrounded by 1,900 picturesque park acres in West Virginia. After riding, enjoy a round of golf or relax in the spa. Riders of all brands are welcome, and…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight III
24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight III Join us for the 3rd 24 Hour Endurance Rally to visit beautiful Hinton, WV! To learn more about the rules and requirements CLICK HERE. To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/gpcf5cVAZRSzjS2h8 This rally will benefit the Hinton Area Foundation and Backroads of Appalachia. All 24 Hours of Appalachia events…
24 Hours of Appalachia: Chemical Valley Scramble
Get ready for a grueling rally to test your endurance as well as navigational skills. Non stop rally, 500+ miles, 24 hours to finish! Spectator spots will be identified, bring the family for a whole weekend of fun. More than just a rally, this will be an event with plenty to do and fun for…
Greenbrier Valley Spring Scramble
Greenbrier Valley Spring Scramble: A Fundraiser for the United Way of Greenbrier Valley April 24-25, 2026 Format: You have 12 hours to hit as many of 48 OnX Offroad waypoints as possible. Some waypoints are worth bonus points. Proof: Snap a selfie at designated points and post to socials: #gbrvalley as well as record your…
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…
Appalachian 1000: Dueling Banjos
The Appalachian 1000 Overland Endurance Rally, hosted by Backroads of Appalachia and the Appalachian Overland Triangle, is an exciting event scheduled for July 9-12, 2026. It features various categories for entry, including SUVs, trucks, street-legal side-by-sides, and motorcycles of different engine sizes, among other fun classes. The rally’s mission is to raise funds for charity…