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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The Devil’s Punchbowl
Clayton Miller sat in his truck before me, flashing his $10 smile. The kind of smile you have when you scratch off…
A blood-pumping ride in North Georgia
I first learned of Blood Mountain through thrilling photos posted to social media by my North Georgia-based riding friends. After seeing them…
Mysterious Mountains: From Lake James up to Linville Gorge
Ripples of water shimmer through the pines along the north shore of Lake James. I find a suitable pull-off and ease the…
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The Tennessee Whiskey Trail: Discover A Southern treasure
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail can step aside: there’s a new trail that’s worth the ride. Established in 2017, the Tennessee Whiskey Trail…
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Lake country travels: South Carolina’s boating paradise holds fun for motorcyclists, too
By Michael E. Gouge The air suddenly warms as you drop off the Blue Ridge Escarpment to the rolling hills and small…
