The trees have yet to bring forth their curtain of green, allowing riders to glimpse the hidden topography of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A sheer rock outcropping and scattered boulders peek out from the bare forest, tempting you to glance away from the twisting two-lane to see what’s hidden for most of the year. Craggy rock overhangs and towering granite walls tempt my … [Read more...] about Exploring the legend of the Moon-Eyed people
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The wheels roll on: WNC motorcycle museum celebrates 20 years, looks ahead
With a quick roll start to crank over the engine of the 1916 Traub motorcycle, Matt Walksler hops off the bike and knocks down the kickstand. The 106-year-old machine rumbles, the smell of oil and gasoline soon permeating the air. He turns to the crowd of a couple dozen folks making a semi-circle around him. “If you Google the ‘world’s rarest motorcycle,’ this bike will … [Read more...] about The wheels roll on: WNC motorcycle museum celebrates 20 years, looks ahead
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
Dale Walksler: A life in motorcycles
Dale Walksler bends over the 1909 Harley-Davidson and presses his mouth to the gas tank opening, then exhales forcefully to push gas from the tank into the carburetor. It’s the kiss of life, the resuscitation of a machine that hasn’t been started in decades. But knowing even a little about Walksler's love of these old machines, it’s unclear who is giving life to whom. On … [Read more...] about Dale Walksler: A life in motorcycles
