Why do you ride motorcycles? There’s no wrong answer, in fact most are probably right. My answer for why I ride? It’s fun. There’s also something inherently innocent and childlike about it. The fact that a bike provides you with a promise of freedom and exploration, an escape from reality, or a way to truly experience it. My bikes now offer the chance to ride anywhere, whether … [Read more...] about Vintage Adventures in the Athens 100
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Stateline Motorsports: Bristol’s Hub for Motorcycling
On the western end of the famed “Snake” (U.S. 421), riders will find one of the region’s top motorcycle dealerships, featuring several brands of bikes and a welcoming environment for a rest stop while touring East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Stateline Motorsports, part of the Friendship Family of Dealerships, lies on the Virginia side of the historic bordertown of … [Read more...] about Stateline Motorsports: Bristol’s Hub for Motorcycling
Historic Switzerland Inn Reopens
Beloved Swiss-Inspired Western North Carolina Hotel Welcomes Guests Back for an Extended Season “Each new season at Switzerland Inn is special, but this one carries even more meaning,” commented Switzerland Inn General Manager Whitney Ledford. “Our team has worked hard to prepare this year, knowing that we’re not just reopening our doors—we’re helping revive the tourism … [Read more...] about Historic Switzerland Inn Reopens
BMW Motorrad USA Announces BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025
BMW Motorrad returns as title sponsor of Barber Vintage Festival. Join 80,000+ enthusiastic fans in celebration of all motorcycling. Save the Date: October 3-5, 2025 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Feb. 11, 2025 — BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025 and their return as the title sponsor for the famous Barber Vintage Festival. BMW Motorrad Days … [Read more...] about BMW Motorrad USA Announces BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025
The Blue Ridge Mountains: Of what was and shall ever be
North Carolina is a collection of wonderful regions and places, from the mountains to the sea. Each is different of course, with its own geography to be savored on two wheels. It is remarkably easy to avoid being trapped on highways and allow oneself to be consumed by the beauty of the byways. Along the way, the people are terrific as well, with different traditions and foods … [Read more...] about The Blue Ridge Mountains: Of what was and shall ever be
