About 80 miles southwest of Roanoke, being satisfied with my morning progress up monotonous Interstate 81, I leaned the big Suzuki for the off-ramp to take a much-needed break and reward myself with leisurely two lanes for the rest of the way into the Star City. Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains serve as a playground for motorcycle travelers with its abundance of history, … [Read more...] about Overland Journey: exploring Virginia’s Blue Ridge and annual adventure expo
Notes from the Road
For 350 miles, my well-worn copy of “Jupiter’s Travels” bounced along in my tail bag. I’d smile during gas stops as I fiddled through the bag and saw it there. Soon I would finally meet the man who wrote my favorite around-the-world motorcycle travelogue and hopefully score his autograph. My journey to central Virginia and the Overland Expo, featured in this issue, held the … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road
Wine Touring: Across the Cherohala to Tsali Notch Vineyards
The mountains seem to cradle this bucolic valley. Beyond the orderly rows of vines, the blue-gray band of the Southern Appalachian Mountains fences off this area of east Tennessee, protecting it. Cherishing it. Briefly interrupting this peaceful scene, a group of nearly a dozen motorcyclists arrive at Tsali Notch Vineyard near Madisonville, Tennessee, after crossing the … [Read more...] about Wine Touring: Across the Cherohala to Tsali Notch Vineyards
The unfinished dream of the Foothills Parkway
Riding close to the outside railing made my stomach suddenly flutter with a fear of heights as I crossed the eight new viaduct bridges on the newest section of the Foothills Parkway. A glance to the south revealed open space and a ridgeline across the valley as the ground suddenly disappeared only to return and disappear again. Eastern Tennessee’s unfinished dream of a scenic … [Read more...] about The unfinished dream of the Foothills Parkway
Connected by design: Elegance of design draws Diamond Brand CEO John Delaloye back to motorcycling
The bright red tank decals and matching subframe on Diamond Brand Gear CEO John Delaloye’s 2016 BMW R 1220 seem to transfix the eyes of passersby as he prepares to head out for an afternoon ride. The elegant design of the naked Beemer played a major role in bringing Delaloye back to the world of motorcycling. “It connects really well to our business in the sense that I love … [Read more...] about Connected by design: Elegance of design draws Diamond Brand CEO John Delaloye back to motorcycling
