The “Head of the Dragon” joins Back of the Dragon, Claw of the Dragon, and Tail of the Dragon to complete the Body of the Dragon motorcycle rides series in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. The ride consists of 91 miles of McDowell County two lane country roads. You will be riding: Route 52, Route 80, Route 83, Route 16, and Route 161. Your ride … [Read more...] about “Head of the Dragon” motorcycle ride in McDowell County, West Virginia
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From Russia with love — for motorcycling
Ekaterina Goncharuk arrives at her local bike night on a gleaming Moto Guzzi V7 Racer. Removing her helmet reveals a silky head of straight, raven hair and piercing dark eyes. Then you hear the accent in her soft-spoken voice. It’s as if a Russian villainess from a James Bond movie just rolled up to join the boys for wing night. Kat, as she prefers to be called, now makes her … [Read more...] about From Russia with love — for motorcycling
Don’t say no to that charity ride
“Sounds like less riding and more standing around,” read the dismissive social media comment when I posted about our local leg of the world’s biggest motorcycle charity event — the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. I held my anger. As a motorcycle travel writer, I see myself as a self-appointed ambassador for our shared two-wheeled way of life. The comradery and sense of … [Read more...] about Don’t say no to that charity ride
Mud-splattered dream of adventure
I’ve always wanted a 1960s Honda Dream 305. I love vintage Hondas. There are about 15 in my garage right now: Trail 90s, CB100s, SL350s, XL500s, CB750s and even an early ’80s GoldWing. The one thing that’s always been missing — a Honda Dream. Aesthetically, there’s nothing quite like them. At the time of their introduction, they were somewhat futuristic while already having a … [Read more...] about Mud-splattered dream of adventure
Basic Rider class is just the beginning
For almost a year, I thought about enrolling in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider course taught at a local community college. A friend, who is exhilarated by the prospect of riding a motorcycle, asked me to join her. After little consideration and more of a sense of adventure, I told her I would. I knew this decision would please my husband, a long-time rider, … [Read more...] about Basic Rider class is just the beginning