Perfection is a conceptual thing. It doesn’t exist in nature, but for those of us who enjoy motorcycling, the Back of the Dragon, cutting north-south across the “waist” of Virginia, comes damn close. Bring your “A” game when you come to ride the Dragon. The challenges are constant and intense. You’ll cross three mountains — Clinch, Brushy and Walker — on your trip over … [Read more...] about The back of the Dragon: A (multi-) peak experience
Tazewell
Painted Peak: Refreshing brews and Appalachian-inspired cuisine
Tazewell County, nestled in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia, boasts three of the state’s highest mountain peaks with breathtaking scenery. The area attracts motorcyclists from across the country to its infamous stretch of exhilarating curves along Virginia Highway 16 from Tazewell to Marion, known as the Back of the Dragon. The 438 curves make the area a destination for … [Read more...] about Painted Peak: Refreshing brews and Appalachian-inspired cuisine
