A little gem at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Townsend, Tennessee — beckons motorcyclists with its stunning mountain scenery, lush forests and meandering roads ripe for thrill-seekers. Between the sweeping curves of Foothills Parkway with panoramic views and the tight, twisties of the infamous Dragon, there’s much adventure to be had. After a long … [Read more...] about Peaceful Side Social: A mountain oasis for riders
Quick Shifts
What about THAT one? Stranded rider impulse buys a new Beemer
No-no-no. Not now. Not here. Not with nearby thunderstorms. Just over that mountain, on the other side of the interstate. Weather radar glowing orange and red. Damn. Damn-damn-damn. Switch on. Bike in neutral. Clutch in. Press the starter switch …. Clunk, cuh-Clank. Press the starter again. Clunk… cah-ah-ah-Clank. Switch off. Switch back on. “Ready to … [Read more...] about What about THAT one? Stranded rider impulse buys a new Beemer
Every job holds a special story
The first time a friend invited Bryan Dwight to come over and see his Honda z50 when he was a little boy, Dwight knew he had found a new favorite toy. His trusty bicycle was destined for the junk pile. “At age 7 or 8, I decided I would never pedal again as long as I lived,” Dwight said with a chuckle. “I was always into motorcycles.” His love for motorcycles never faded … [Read more...] about Every job holds a special story
Sleeping in a treehouse, taming the Dragon
I slayed a dragon and slept in a treehouse,” at least that’s what my T-shirt says. From my perspective, “slayed” seems too strong a word, it felt more like I was chased by a dragon and managed to escape. Not far from the curves of the famous Moonshiner 28 and the Tail of the Dragon lies Robbinsville, North Carolina. To celebrate our anniversary, my wife and I packed both … [Read more...] about Sleeping in a treehouse, taming the Dragon
Over the hills and far away: East Tennessee’s Bobarosa Saloon
Leaving Newport, Tennessee, U.S. 25 quickly transitions from residential neighborhoods to rural countryside. And just as the road crosses the mighty French Broad River, curving to the right, the ancient Great Smoky Mountains come into view — looming large and stoic above those passing through. By the next bend, a sign for the Bobarosa Saloon appears. Gazing down onto the … [Read more...] about Over the hills and far away: East Tennessee’s Bobarosa Saloon
