It always seems to be there, a quiet, steadfast and eternal part of the landscape. On nearly every motorcycle ride, the French Broad River or its tributaries flow beside me for a while. I see it on my daily commute, during a cruise along my favorite backroad and even while tackling a section of remote mountain twisties. I watch it from the corner of my helmet for as long as can … [Read more...] about Following one of the world’s oldest waterways, The French Broad River
Front Royal: Discover Virginia’s Northern Gateway to the Shenandoah
At the northern end of the famed Skyline Drive on the western edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the historic town of Front Royal, Virginia, offers riders exploring the Shenandoah Valley the perfect place to stopover during a tour of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Front Royal holds plenty of riding destinations, accommodations, restaurants and natural wonders. Riders can follow the … [Read more...] about Front Royal: Discover Virginia’s Northern Gateway to the Shenandoah
Meltdown vintage bike show
Each April, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the annual Meltdown vintage bike show in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where hundreds of riders and spectators coming together to celebrate old bikes in a street festival atmosphere. This year’s event takes place April 25 at the usual venue, Southern Appalachian Brewery on Locust Street in Hendersonville. “I’ve been … [Read more...] about Meltdown vintage bike show
Born into beemers: Passion for airheads becomes a career for father and son
Eddie Plam’s childhood playground doesn’t look too different from his current workplace, a brightly lit room filled with airhead BMWs and his proud father watching from nearby. “My dad was a BMW dealer from 1985 to 2008, so essentially I grew up in a BMW shop,” said the 32-year-old California native. “I grew up around these old bikes. I remember taking them apart out of the … [Read more...] about Born into beemers: Passion for airheads becomes a career for father and son
Mysterious Mountains: From Lake James up to Linville Gorge
Ripples of water shimmer through the pines along the north shore of Lake James. I find a suitable pull-off and ease the bike off the road to take a break and enjoy this peaceful light show. This part of McDowell County, North Carolina, sits on the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and I’ve come here for a bit of adventure bike exploring along the rim of Linville … [Read more...] about Mysterious Mountains: From Lake James up to Linville Gorge
