Part of what I love about motorcycling is those moments when man, machine, earth and wind stir something inside yourself. Such blissful motoring moments were few during the dreariness of winter. On a mild day, as I made a routine commute home on my new Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, that old sensation of serenity returned. A warm breeze snuck under my face shield. A few scattered white … [Read more...] about Find a motorcycle event this spring
Viking tailbags: The editor’s review
I prefer a textile tailbag for everyday trips over larger side bags or tank bags. I've owned several brands and seen mixed results in quality. Recently, I replaced my sun-faded, but still fully functional, Viking tailbag with one of the company's newer offerings. I found the quality to be just as good, if not better, from Viking Bags and their sister brands Elite Sports and … [Read more...] about Viking tailbags: The editor’s review
Our editor is a fan of Viking bags
I've tried a lot of motorcycle tank and tail bags. When you ride 20,000 miles a year in all types of weather, my luggage bears the brunt of wind, sun, rain heat and cold. My current tailbag is a Viking, which after more than three years of use, is still holding up well. Now, I'm happy to announce we're excited to be working with Viking Bags to try out their products. I'll be … [Read more...] about Our editor is a fan of Viking bags
Eurosport Asheville’s favorite roads
Eurosport Asheville, Western North Carolina’s authorized BMW and KTM dealer, often sees motorcycle travelers stopping in for parts, service or just to say hello. As most experienced motorcycle travelers know, you should always ask the locals where the best roads are. While most riders know of the famous roads in WNC, there are hundreds more that offer beautiful scenery, … [Read more...] about Eurosport Asheville’s favorite roads
Brown Mountain Lights a mystery, but the area’s roads certainly aren’t
As mountains go, it doesn’t look very impressive, yet the lore surrounding Brown Mountain keeps visitors to the busy overlook on N.C. 181 staring at the squat, rectangular ridge. The high-pitched shriek and low rumble of passing sport bikes and cruisers fill the air as the overlook’s visitors seem to ignore the more dramatic peak of Table Rock behind them and stare in wonder … [Read more...] about Brown Mountain Lights a mystery, but the area’s roads certainly aren’t