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
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Vintage Adventures in the Athens 100
Why do you ride motorcycles? There’s no wrong answer, in fact most are probably right. My answer for why I ride? It’s fun. There’s also something inherently innocent and childlike about it. The fact that a bike provides you with a promise of freedom and exploration, an escape from reality, or a way to truly experience it. My bikes now offer the chance to ride anywhere, whether … [Read more...] about Vintage Adventures in the Athens 100
Exploring Elkin: From Mill Town to Motorcycling Mecca
Nestled on the banks of the serene Yadkin River, the town of Elkin resembles many small North Carolina towns: a main street lined with older buildings, a movie theater, a bank, various shops. One of the joys of motorcycling is discovering these time-capsule towns. It’s even more joyous to see them thriving in the 21st century. “About eight years ago, we were stagnant. The mill … [Read more...] about Exploring Elkin: From Mill Town to Motorcycling Mecca
