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
BikeSafeNC: New curriculum, same fun factor
Normally, the sight of a big police bike lingering off my tail light as I finished carving up an enticing set of mountain curves would evoke that panic every rider with a checkered driving record feels, but when we later pulled over, the officer complimented my road position and offered some tips on improving my sight lines in the turns. It’s all part of BikeSafe NC, a free … [Read more...] about BikeSafeNC: New curriculum, same fun factor
