Arguably, the Cherohala Skyway is the best 43 miles of pavement in the southeastern United States. It exists because it is beautiful. On day three of the tour and I am currently trailing my riding partner, Elio Dimacali, who is pushing the pace to a level that is right at the edge of my comfort envelope. I’m piloting my 2022 BMW R1250GS Adventure. Dimacali serves as the lead … [Read more...] about A Tennessee Two-Wheel Escape: Riding Tellico Plains to the Cherohala Skyway
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Our editor is a fan of Viking bags
I've tried a lot of motorcycle tank and tail bags. When you ride 20,000 miles a year in all types of weather, my luggage bears the brunt of wind, sun, rain heat and cold. My current tailbag is a Viking, which after more than three years of use, is still holding up well. Now, I'm happy to announce we're excited to be working with Viking Bags to try out their products. I'll be … [Read more...] about Our editor is a fan of Viking bags
Not if but when: The case for ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
Just as we began to descend around a blind right-hand corner, a sizable bear lumbered down out of the woods from my right, directly into my path. The bike stopped as if hitting a furry wall from about 35 mph. I distinctly remember saying, “Oh shit,” out loud an instant before impact. On the week of the summer solstice this year, my 17-year-old son and I decided to motorcycle … [Read more...] about Not if but when: The case for ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
