Hidden Japanese Treasure: There’s more than one incredible collection of motorcycles in Maggie Valley
One of the things that keeps people coming back to North Carolina’s motorcycle mecca Maggie Valley is the sense of mystery that seems to underlie much of the Smokies – what’s around that next bend, or over that next hill. But sometimes, it’s those nondescript buildings on the sides of the road that hold the…
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Taking it to the Track: Your racing dreams are more accessible than you think
Motorcycle racing — the words alone make the heart beat faster. It conjures images of dauntless riders pushing their limits to the max at gut-wrenching high speeds and…
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A journey to a new bike …
I remember cruising down the Virginia back roads headed to the drop zone praying the zipper on my gear bag that was bungeed to the back of my…
Kathleen Crocker: Farm owner combines adventure riding, world travel and even fresh pork
The BMW adventure bike Kathleen Crocker maneuvers across blacktop and gravel roads in and around her farm in Lake Lure really delivers — both literally and figuratively. “I’m…
On your way to adventure: Owners of the Farmhouse Inn share their two-wheeled wanderlust with guests
The early evening sun light creates a soft glow emphasizing the bright whites of the dogwoods and colorful red buds along the scenic commute to Tellico Plains, Tennessee,…
Notes from the road: Get dapper and ride for a cause
After a very long year of event cancellations and COVID restrictions, the summer riding returns along with larger motorcycle gatherings, rides and rallies. One of my favorite charity…
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Coming back from the crash
Eons ago, in a different lifetime before motorcycles, I attended a film festival. One of the films was a documentary that still standouts in my mind to do…
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Okinawa Joe’s: A dream of classic Japanese motorcycles fulfilled
“That gleaming grey Honda CBX, the inline six cylinder model from 1981 basically transformed the latter half of my life,” claimed John…
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Going the distance: Dr. Jay Grosse sees riding as the best medicine
Well, I just went to my new doctor for my yearly check-up. Thankfully there was no bend over and cough and to…
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Myrtle and the bike that never was: Riding vintage Harleys from Wheels Through Time Museum
Spinning down through shafts of golden light filtering through the multi-colored leaves, I needed to gather speed for the next uphill…
Dragon Lore: Lessons from the Deals Gap Breakfast Club GP
Nothing beats a Sunday morning sipping on strong coffee while watching the best racers in the world battle it out during…
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Notes from the Road
I’ve come to appreciate the surprised looks on people’s faces when I tell them my Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 isn’t a…
