Securing its place as one of the best vintage motorcycle shows in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the fourth annual GAS Vintage Motofest drew nearly 200 two-wheel enthusiasts for the small Upstate South Carolina town of Piedmont this September. “It’s a vast variety of vintage and unique motorcycles,” said Bradley Fawcett, an organizer with the GAS Vintage Motofest. “We usually … [Read more...] about GAS Vintage Motofest: Celebrating old-school cool
Quick Shifts
Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
Eurosport Asheville, the exclusive BMW and KTM motorcycle dealer for Western North Carolina, recently moved into its spacious new showroom near the Asheville Airport. Having outgrown their previous location in Biltmore Village, the dealership’s newly constructed building offers several advantages to its old location, making it worth the short trip to nearby Mills River. “The … [Read more...] about Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
Improving the odds: A crash illustrates the importance of ATGATT
The weather was unusually awesome on New Year’s Day. It was more like spring than winter. My wife and I joined a group ride in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where friends and bikes of all types were aplenty. We were just entering that group rhythm, headed toward some of our favorite twisties, when it happened — and it happened quickly. My wife, Sheri, was ahead of me on her … [Read more...] about Improving the odds: A crash illustrates the importance of ATGATT
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
Hidden amongst the tree line: Skyline Lodge combines natural, culinary beauty
Pulling up to the Skyline Lodge, a peaceful silence washes over you. Walking toward the courtyard entryway, laughter and conversation is heard, whether between old friends or strangers who became fast friends. Soon, the smell of culinary delights wafts from the open doorway to the Oak Steakhouse. “When you come here, you kind of leave everything behind you,” said Matt … [Read more...] about Hidden amongst the tree line: Skyline Lodge combines natural, culinary beauty
