The air temperature rises as you cross to the windward side of the southern Appalachian Mountains, where heat from the Tennessee Valley blows westward. There are so many scenic motorcycling roads here that the local visitor’s center asked motorcyclists to compile a list, which became “The Southern Dozen.” They include excursions to natural wonders and local historical sites. … [Read more...] about The Southern Dozen: A lost state reveals 12 routes to paradise
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Chimney Rock: A gorge getaway perfect for lingering amid scenic wonders
Seeing the out-of-state license plate in front of me, I quickly decide to drop a gear and overtake the dawdling SUV in the long straight on U.S. 74A. It will be my last chance for several miles as the old highway crosses a flat farmland valley before climbing up to the Eastern Continental Divide. My Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 howls its twin-cylinder barbaric yawp as I … [Read more...] about Chimney Rock: A gorge getaway perfect for lingering amid scenic wonders
Triangle of treats: Columbus, Tryon, Landrum
Springtime arrives early in the borderlands between the Carolinas near the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. When the high country of the towering peaks remains brown and cold, the foothills surrounding Columbus, Tryon and Landrum offer interesting sights and a wealth of interconnected roads to explore. Columbus, North Carolina, sits at the base of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. … [Read more...] about Triangle of treats: Columbus, Tryon, Landrum
Inaugural Ashland Fellowship Weekend & Bike Festival
RICHMOND, Va. (May 13, 2021) – A new event celebrating motorcycles and faith will come to the region this summer. The Ashland Fellowship & Bike Festival takes place in the Town of Ashland from June 4-6 and will feature food trucks, live music, motorcycle excursions, multiple vendors, fellowship and prayer. The event is sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism, The … [Read more...] about Inaugural Ashland Fellowship Weekend & Bike Festival
Remembering Marlinton, a great motorcycle destination in West Virginia
If there’s any lesson in this damn pandemic it’s this: never postpone joy. So while we can’t travel overseas and we can’t spend much time with friends and family, and when we do we have to be really careful not to get sick, we can go motorcycling. Years ago, the International CBX Owner’s Association organized a series of rallies in Marlinton, West Virginia, and I attended … [Read more...] about Remembering Marlinton, a great motorcycle destination in West Virginia
