Welcome to TriSTAR – Where Three States Meet and the Adventure Begins!
The name says it all – TriSTAR! This exciting motorcycle rally gets its name from its one-of-a-kind location in the charming mountain town of Sparta, North Carolina. Nestled just off the legendary Blue Ridge Parkway, Sparta sits right where North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee come together – giving riders the incredible opportunity to experience the…
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BMW Motorrad USA is proud to unveil the new 2026 BMW R 12 G/S
With long suspension travel, cross-spoke wheels, and a small, compact cockpit fairing, the new BMW R 12 G/S skillfully captures the spirit of the original R 80 G/S…
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Meghann’s Journey: Finding Healing on Two Wheels
When Meghann Rice lost her brother, Evan, her world turned upside down. Evan wasn’t just her brother — he was her confidant, a constant source of joy, and…
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BMW U.S. Rider Academy: An Investment in Yourself
The exotic destination I selected for my wife and I this year was Greer, South Carolina. Why Greer? It is home to BMW’s U.S. Rider Academy, arguably one…
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Exits and Returns: Three Weeks from Appalachia to the Rockies
The mountains hang like a dream — one that is unseen but sensed, like Kafka’s castle, haunted by places unknown and untouched, yet somehow familiar. This collection of…
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Vintage Adventures in the Athens 100
Why do you ride motorcycles? There’s no wrong answer, in fact most are probably right. My answer for why I ride? It’s fun. There’s also something inherently innocent…
Stateline Motorsports: Bristol’s Hub for Motorcycling
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…
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Historic Switzerland Inn Reopens
“Each new season at Switzerland Inn is special, but this one carries even more meaning,” commented Switzerland Inn General Manager Whitney Ledford.…
BMW Motorrad USA Announces BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025
BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025 and their return as the title sponsor for the famous…
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The Blue Ridge Mountains: Of what was and shall ever be
North Carolina is a collection of wonderful regions and places, from the mountains to the sea. Each is different of course, with…
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Risk and Reward: Motorcycling Expresses the Soul
Everyone who sits in the saddle knows they’re taking a risk. I justify it by telling myself tomorrow is never guaranteed anyways.…
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Flying on the ground: A tour to the Helen Balloon Festival
I have motorcycles. A bunch. New ones, old ones. And I ride a lot, nearly every day. Short, far, sometimes for months…
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