As the heat of summer started to ease, I packed up the bike one Friday, needing to experience another road trip before the cold winds of November would arrive. A weekend escape to the kitschy fun of the alpine-themed town of Helen, Georgia, seemed very appealing. It only enticed me more that it was Oktoberfest season, and I knew Helen would be a pretty lively place to make my … [Read more...] about Georgia on my mind: Helen lures riders to region’s attractions
Skyline Drive to Front Royal: Thwarted by rain, rewarded with sun
Pausing at the southern gate to Virginia’s Skyline Drive, I surveyed the dark clouds ahead. There’s that sensible side of yourself that tells you today is not the right day for exploring one of the region’s most famous scenic drives. Then there’s the sunk-cost motorcycling addict who says, I’ve traveled this far to do this. I’m not afraid of a little rain. A decade earlier, I … [Read more...] about Skyline Drive to Front Royal: Thwarted by rain, rewarded with sun
Chimney Rock Brewing: Crafting the Perfect Brews and Views
The rumble of V-twins through the narrow Hickory Nut Gorge becomes louder as traffic enters the tiny village of Chimney Rock. Here, just a few doors down from the namesake state park, bikes line the front of Chimney Rock Brewing Co. Rick Spruill, along with his brother Scott, acquired the former Hickory Nut Brewing last year and upgraded one of the main street’s original … [Read more...] about Chimney Rock Brewing: Crafting the Perfect Brews and Views
GAS Vintage Motofest: Celebrating old-school cool
Securing its place as one of the best vintage motorcycle shows in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the fourth annual GAS Vintage Motofest drew nearly 200 two-wheel enthusiasts for the small Upstate South Carolina town of Piedmont this September. “It’s a vast variety of vintage and unique motorcycles,” said Bradley Fawcett, an organizer with the GAS Vintage Motofest. “We usually … [Read more...] about GAS Vintage Motofest: Celebrating old-school cool
Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
Eurosport Asheville, the exclusive BMW and KTM motorcycle dealer for Western North Carolina, recently moved into its spacious new showroom near the Asheville Airport. Having outgrown their previous location in Biltmore Village, the dealership’s newly constructed building offers several advantages to its old location, making it worth the short trip to nearby Mills River. “The … [Read more...] about Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
