It didn’t matter about the subject, or whether it was about sports cars, motorcycles or philosophies on life, I always found journalist and author Peter Egan’s words to be at once witty, insightful, thought-provoking and endearing. I’d (figuratively) traveled with him in a ’63 Caddy in search of the Blues Highway, realized that I wasn’t the only one bent on one day owning a BMW … [Read more...] about Engines, Ink and Insight: A Day with Writer Peter Egan
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Stateline Motorsports: Bristol’s Hub for Motorcycling
On the western end of the famed “Snake” (U.S. 421), riders will find one of the region’s top motorcycle dealerships, featuring several brands of bikes and a welcoming environment for a rest stop while touring East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Stateline Motorsports, part of the Friendship Family of Dealerships, lies on the Virginia side of the historic bordertown of … [Read more...] about Stateline Motorsports: Bristol’s Hub for Motorcycling
The Royal Enfield 350: Building a scrambler and a few adventures
When I decided to explore more of Western North Carolina, I knew I needed a motorcycle that could handle diverse terrain and let me venture off the beaten path. After careful consideration, I chose the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and began converting it into a scrambler. This decision was driven by several key factors, all aimed at maximizing my ability to explore both paved … [Read more...] about The Royal Enfield 350: Building a scrambler and a few adventures
Notes from the road: Winter dreams can be found in your favorite jacket
Daylight fades quickly this time of year, making my evening motorcycle commute a dark and chilly one. My Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 seems to like this season, with the denser cold air giving the parallel twin a bit of extra responsiveness to the throttle. This winter, it will be two years since I purchased the little café racer. The odometer shows 12,000-plus miles, and … [Read more...] about Notes from the road: Winter dreams can be found in your favorite jacket
Notes from the Road
I’ve come to appreciate the surprised looks on people’s faces when I tell them my Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 isn’t a vintage British bike. The funniest reaction was when an admirer at a gas station yelled, “They don’t make them like that anymore,” to which I replied: “Yes, they do! It’s a brand new bike.” Earlier this year, I celebrated one year of ownership just as I … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road
