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
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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
Asheville’s first female motor officer goes above and beyond
Senior Officer Meg Donahue fastens her 20-pound belt, stocked with her gun in a holster, a baton, and other trimmings around her small frame after pulling her light brown hair into a messy bun so it’ll fit into her helmet. Her uniform, which only comes in men’s sizes, bunches near her knees before being neatly tucked into her black leather boots, a small reminder of her … [Read more...] about Asheville’s first female motor officer goes above and beyond
Gene Bell: Here to help, here to ride
Clearly, Gene Bell does not know how to retire. At 73, he still works part-time for the organization he headed for the past 14 years, the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville. And he’s heavily involved in founding a new charter school in Asheville, PEAK Academy, which will focus on low-income, African-American students. The acronym stands for Prepare and Empower to … [Read more...] about Gene Bell: Here to help, here to ride
