Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine

Stateline Motorsports: Bristol’s Hub for Motorcycling

April 3, 2025

On the western end of the famed “Snake” (U.S. 421), riders will find one of the region’s top motorcycle dealerships, featuring several brands of bikes and a welcoming environment for a rest stop while touring East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Stateline Motorsports, part of the Friendship Family of Dealerships, lies on the Virginia side of…

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A Star is Reborn: Returning a Bavarian tourer to its place on the open road

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The Royal Enfield 350: Building a scrambler and a few adventures

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Salt Face Mule Brewing: Welcoming the 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

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Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles

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One of Virginia’s best-kept secrets is peacefully tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains. The Bristol Hotel embodies its hometown’s industrial roots, musical…

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The spring riding season opens with several popular motorcycling events, offering everything from off-road adventures, vintage bike shows and good ol’ biker…

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