“A beautifully restored motorcycle on display at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, is the full stop on the life of that particular machine. But look closely and listen ….” The words of our new Advanced Design Center video echo in my head as I prepare to write about the most exciting thing to happen in my motorcycle world in more than 20 years. … [Read more...] about Fueled by passion: Visiting Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum’s new Advanced Design Center
Barber Motorsports Park Museum
Barber Vintage Festival to celebrate classic cycles
Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will gather up their goggles and waxed-cotton jackets this October to attend the annual Barber Vintage Festival at the Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama. “It’s probably one of the most unique vintage motorcycle events in the country right now,” said Jeff Ray, executive director of Barber Motorsports Museum. “This will be our 15th … [Read more...] about Barber Vintage Festival to celebrate classic cycles
Notes from the Road
A change of seasons arrives, bringing new adventures as the mountains’ green cloak fades. My mesh jacket trades closet space with my favorite leather one. Autumn vanquishes those excuses not to ride as the summer heat diminishes and the afternoon thunderstorms relent from what seems like a rigidly scheduled 4 p.m. downpour. For a few more months I won’t have to face winter’s … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road