Rider Tours

Autumn makes the perfect time to drop down from the highlands to where the Blue Ridge Mountains emerge in north Georgia. Amid these rolling hills, the Tallulah River heads southeast through a beautiful series of manmade lakes before tumbling down the state’s most famous gorge. Each year, as if part of a pilgrimage, I make my down to this hidden corner of the state to roam the … [Read more...] about Tallulah Treasures: Cascading lakes and a scenic gorge highlight a road trip down to north Georgia

The bright blue water reflecting the cloudless sky above almost hurts your eyes when you gaze upon Lake Jocassee from Devils Fork State Park. The mountains on the far shore rise from the waters to form the Blue Ridge Escarpment, the great divide between mountains and piedmont, between twisty turns and long fast straightaways. A community once existed under those serene … [Read more...] about Jocassee journey: Clear waters amid cascading mountains

Riding a motorcycle can be transcendent, even more so when you round a corner to spot the most magnificent private home in America. The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., makes the perfect riding destination in any season, but holds a special charm during the holidays. “Christmas at Biltmore is one of the most magical times of the year on the estate,” said LeeAnn Donnelly, … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays – Riders tour the Biltmore Estate

I felt a burst of cool air pass through my mesh jacket as I rode to meet my riding companions for the day. Summer’s heat was fading, and my favorite season for motorcycling would soon arrive. I remembered an ironic line from F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” While autumn didn’t bring much happiness to the characters in “The … [Read more...] about Bearwallow Mountain and apple country

I gear down and gently roll out the mighty throttle on my black pearl 2007 Road King Custom. My eyes scan the shadowy apex and seek the end of the curve. I lean in and feel the sweep in my Levi’s clad hips. The next sensation I’m aware of is the corners of my lips softly raising into a grin. There is nothing better than riding a motorcycle in the Blue Ridge Mountains and on an … [Read more...] about Lake Logan