At 16, Dean Pieranunzi began his affinity for riding with a friend’s old dirt bike, sparking a passion for vintage motorcycles and restoring dirt bikes from the ’70s. Shortly after he discovered his love for bikes, he bought a 1,000cc Japanese super sport, a bike that proved much too powerful for a teenager. Now Pieranunzi, a carpenter, musician and vintage bike aficionado, … [Read more...] about Old School Cool: Dirt bike passion hit Dean Pieranunzi early
Hidden amongst the tree line: Skyline Lodge combines natural, culinary beauty
Pulling up to the Skyline Lodge, a peaceful silence washes over you. Walking toward the courtyard entryway, laughter and conversation is heard, whether between old friends or strangers who became fast friends. Soon, the smell of culinary delights wafts from the open doorway to the Oak Steakhouse. “When you come here, you kind of leave everything behind you,” said Matt … [Read more...] about Hidden amongst the tree line: Skyline Lodge combines natural, culinary beauty
Not if but when: The case for ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
Just as we began to descend around a blind right-hand corner, a sizable bear lumbered down out of the woods from my right, directly into my path. The bike stopped as if hitting a furry wall from about 35 mph. I distinctly remember saying, “Oh shit,” out loud an instant before impact. On the week of the summer solstice this year, my 17-year-old son and I decided to motorcycle … [Read more...] about Not if but when: The case for ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
New gear for the new year
Winter is a great time to replace your aging riding gear or upgrade to the latest new apparel. Plus, every motorcyclist loves to find a new riding jacket, pants or other accessories under the Christmas tree. Check out these offerings from Eurosport Asheville or other retailers. REV'IT Sand 4 Men's Suit This is the 4th generation of the REV'IT! Sand 4 H2O Suit, one … [Read more...] about New gear for the new year
Backroads to Road Atlanta and back
If you avoid the interstate, there are no straight roads between Asheville, North Carolina, and Braselton, Georgia, home of the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta racetrack. My trip started with a last-minute post on a Friday night to the local BMW Facebook group asking if anybody wanted to join me for a quick run via back roads to Road Atlanta for a MotoAmerica race and back in … [Read more...] about Backroads to Road Atlanta and back
