Spring through fall, motorcyclists from across the globe make the migration to a top motorcycling mecca: The Dragon. Nestled in the scenic Smoky Mountains and stretching across the North Carolina and Tennessee border, The Dragon boasts 318 exhilarating, twisting curves in 11 miles. These are no ordinary curves. The road serves up a challenging mix of decreasing radius corners, … [Read more...] about Don’t be bitten by The Dragon: Slay it with these tips
Quick Shifts
Painted Peak: Refreshing brews and Appalachian-inspired cuisine
Tazewell County, nestled in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia, boasts three of the state’s highest mountain peaks with breathtaking scenery. The area attracts motorcyclists from across the country to its infamous stretch of exhilarating curves along Virginia Highway 16 from Tazewell to Marion, known as the Back of the Dragon. The 438 curves make the area a destination for … [Read more...] about Painted Peak: Refreshing brews and Appalachian-inspired cuisine
Hare & Hound: An outstanding pub for every palate
At the end of a row of charming antique shops and art galleries in downtown Landrum, South Carolina, awaits an eatery guaranteed to satisfy the culinary tastes of most any motorcyclist, whether you just want a beer and a burger or Szechuan duck paired with a fine wine. The Hare & Hound Pub at the intersection of U.S. 176 and S.C. 14 features traditional pub fare along … [Read more...] about Hare & Hound: An outstanding pub for every palate
Sanctuary Brewing
We arrived at Sanctuary Brewing Company in groups of two on warm Saturday afternoon. Not exactly Noah’s Arc; two Harleys, two sport bikes, and two by car- but when the puppies showed up in pairs, we noted the resemblance. The Brewery was hosting an adoption day for Blue Ridge Humane Society. The dogs and volunteers were enthusiastically greeted by the lively assemblage of … [Read more...] about Sanctuary Brewing
Provisions – Restaurant Review of Strada Italiano
Benvenuto. The Italian word for welcome. As a restaurant refugee, I recognize the three integral components of a successful restaurant; great food, service and atmosphere. Owner and Chef Anthony Cerrato pulls off a hat-trick achieving excellence in all three. He greeted us like long lost family. I noticed we weren’t the only group to be so well received, he hugged the majority … [Read more...] about Provisions – Restaurant Review of Strada Italiano
