The story is remarkable, even if it is not well known in much of the motorcycling world. In the summer of 1982, a 23-year-old woman left the United Kingdom on a journey to circumnavigate the planet by motorcycle. Elspeth Beard decided that it was an opportune time to leave school, family, and friends behind to do something that few would contemplate and fewer still would have … [Read more...] about Famed rider Elspeth Beard joins BMW celebration
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Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
Eurosport Asheville, the exclusive BMW and KTM motorcycle dealer for Western North Carolina, recently moved into its spacious new showroom near the Asheville Airport. Having outgrown their previous location in Biltmore Village, the dealership’s newly constructed building offers several advantages to its old location, making it worth the short trip to nearby Mills River. “The … [Read more...] about Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
Rally ’round a train trip: Amtrak eases cross-country to the BMW MOA Rally
It’s day six near Lorton, Virginia, and I find myself sitting in plush travel comfort. I am barely aware of the ear worm rattling in my brain. It is an old Memphis style blues song, “Mystery Train” written by Junior Parker and made popular by The Band in 1976. The earworm keeps repeating, “The train I ride 16 coaches long. Well, that long black train carries my baby home.” My … [Read more...] about Rally ’round a train trip: Amtrak eases cross-country to the BMW MOA Rally
Improving the odds: A crash illustrates the importance of ATGATT
The weather was unusually awesome on New Year’s Day. It was more like spring than winter. My wife and I joined a group ride in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where friends and bikes of all types were aplenty. We were just entering that group rhythm, headed toward some of our favorite twisties, when it happened — and it happened quickly. My wife, Sheri, was ahead of me on her … [Read more...] about Improving the odds: A crash illustrates the importance of ATGATT
Finding serenity: A ride to boost your mental health
It’s dark and raining. Nearly 333 miles into this trip, I’m 12 miles east of Suches, Georgia. As elevation increases, the rainy drizzle intermixes with fog, diminishing the usually excellent head lamp and fog lights to less than what my tired eyes need. Adding to the challenge, earlier rain and wind has stripped most of the already waning fall color from the trees, creating a … [Read more...] about Finding serenity: A ride to boost your mental health
