Swimming spots : Cooling off during summer rides
By Sarah Merrell Summer often means sweltering, afternoon temperatures. If you find yourself dripping in sweat and cursing the heat during a ride, a nice cool, respite does exist — swimming holes. These gems range from crisp mountain lakes to chilled pools of water at the bases of waterfalls to fresh bubbling rivers. It’s the…
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Follow the tracks: Exploring Indian petroglyphs, mounds and a mythical monster
By Michael E. Gouge The mysterious stone silences the onlookers. Captivated by the lines, cupules and figures carved into Judaculla Rock, the boisterous group of riders grow calm…
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Following the Overmountain Victory Trail
Retracing the historic crossing of the Blue Ridge to fight for freedom By Michael E. Gouge The bronze frontiersman statue stands with rifle poised facing southeast toward the…
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Following one of the world’s oldest waterways, The French Broad River
By Michael E. Gouge It always seems to be there, a quiet, steadfast and eternal part of the landscape. On nearly every…
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Meltdown vintage bike show
Each April, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the annual Meltdown vintage bike show in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where hundreds of riders and…
Born into beemers: Passion for airheads becomes a career for father and son
By Michael E. Gouge Eddie Plam’s childhood playground doesn’t look too different from his current workplace, a brightly lit room filled with…
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Asheville’s first female motor officer goes above and beyond
Senior Officer Meg Donahue fastens her 20-pound belt, stocked with her gun in a holster, a baton, and other trimmings around her…
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Gene Bell: Here to help, here to ride
Clearly, Gene Bell does not know how to retire. At 73, he still works part-time for the organization he headed for the…
