Nothing beats a Sunday morning sipping on strong coffee while watching the best racers in the world battle it out during MotoGP. But at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort, nestled in the Smoky Mountains along the 11-mile stretch of road known as The Dragon, a different GP comes blitzing down the twisting roads on Sundays: The Deals Gap Breakfast Club GP. For a decade, this dedicated … [Read more...] about Dragon Lore: Lessons from the Deals Gap Breakfast Club GP
Sarah Merrell
Grains & Grits Festival Offers a taste of Tennessee rides and whiskey
As the setting sun casts shades of pink and orange across the colorful fall foliage of the Smoky Mountains, white tents dot an open field at the Townsend Visitors Center as the annual Grains & Grits Festival ramps up for an evening of Southern spirits and gourmet grub. Every autumn, the festival returns to the small mountain town of Townsend, Tennessee, where … [Read more...] about Grains & Grits Festival Offers a taste of Tennessee rides and whiskey
Track Day: A terrifying, yet gratifying ride at Road Atlanta
Learning how to ride did not come easy for me. There were times I thought I would never get the hang of it and get out on the road. But, through the support of other riders, it gave me the encouragement and motivation to keep pushing and learning. Through that support — and a lot of practice, training and a slew of track-day instruction — I finally began to feel confident in my … [Read more...] about Track Day: A terrifying, yet gratifying ride at Road Atlanta
