There are moments on the Blue Ridge Parkway when time feels suspended — when the light hits just right, the fog rolls in low and soft, and the ridges seem to lean in and listen. It was in one of those moments, at Thunderstruck Overlook, that I crossed paths with two riders who looked like they had just stepped out of a country song. Dressed in wedding attire, leaning against … [Read more...] about A ride to remember: Nicki & Aaron’s Blue Ridge elopement
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Exploring southwest Virginia’s rock churches
Bob Childress was on a mission from God. Robert Walter Childress, born in 1890 in a remote area of Southwest Virginia near Ararat, deplored what he saw in his neighbors while he was growing up, thinking them to be untamed, uneducated and violent country people. After a brief career in law enforcement, he dedicated his life’s work to conveying civility through … [Read more...] about Exploring southwest Virginia’s rock churches
Waterfalls, museums and twisty roads: Exploring the spirit of Franklin, NC
The usually smooth hills of the Blue Ridge begin to grow steeper and sharper as U.S. 64 twists toward the Cullasaja Gorge. Temptation lures my attention to the rockface cliffs and glimpses of tumbling waters below, but the road demands my concentration. This section between Highlands and Franklin, North Carolina, holds a special allure for motorcyclists given the stunning … [Read more...] about Waterfalls, museums and twisty roads: Exploring the spirit of Franklin, NC
A Tennessee Two-Wheel Escape: Riding Tellico Plains to the Cherohala Skyway
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
Eurosport Asheville’s favorite roads
Eurosport Asheville, Western North Carolina’s authorized BMW and KTM dealer, often sees motorcycle travelers stopping in for parts, service or just to say hello. As most experienced motorcycle travelers know, you should always ask the locals where the best roads are. While most riders know of the famous roads in WNC, there are hundreds more that offer beautiful scenery, … [Read more...] about Eurosport Asheville’s favorite roads
