The aim of Backroads is to allow enthusiasts to:
“immerse [themselves] in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus, or in a few excursions from a cruise ship or a secluded resort. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world.” (The Founder’s Message: Thoughts From Tom Hale)
