Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine

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Old School Cool: Dirt bike passion hit Dean Pieranunzi early

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At 16, Dean Pieranunzi began his affinity for riding with a friend’s old dirt bike, sparking a passion for vintage motorcycles and restoring dirt bikes from the ’70s. Shortly after he discovered his love for bikes, he bought a 1,000cc Japanese super sport, a bike that proved much too powerful for a teenager. Now Pieranunzi, a carpenter, musician and vintage bike aficionado, … [Read more...] about Old School Cool: Dirt bike passion hit Dean Pieranunzi early

The Meltdown: Gathering returns to kick off the motorcycle season

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The annual Meltdown vintage bike show in Hendersonville, North Carolina, returns this spring with a new sponsor who promises to make the popular gathering even better. Motorcycle enthusiasts from across the Southeast gather for event, which takes on the atmosphere of a street festival with food, vendors, live music and craft beer.  Struggling with cancelation and … [Read more...] about The Meltdown: Gathering returns to kick off the motorcycle season

The Greenhouse Moto Café: Vintage bikes adorn this eclectic music venue

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Not many venues have classic BSAs, Triumphs and Moto Guzzis hanging from the walls as décor. For fans of classic bikes and live music, the Greenhouse Moto Café in Mills River, North Carolina, feels like the ultimate man-cave hangout, a welcoming place that makes the perfect summertime stop. “I needed a place to put my motorcycles, and I saw this. I liked it and I decided we … [Read more...] about The Greenhouse Moto Café: Vintage bikes adorn this eclectic music venue

Meltdown vintage bike show

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Each April, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the annual Meltdown vintage bike show in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where hundreds of riders and spectators coming together to celebrate old bikes in a street festival atmosphere. This year’s event takes place April 25 at the usual venue, Southern Appalachian Brewery on Locust Street in Hendersonville. “I’ve been … [Read more...] about Meltdown vintage bike show

A motorcycle stronger than spinach: Charlie Stroebel and his Popeye bike

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It all started with an old leather suitcase. Charlie Stroebel’s late brother, Frankie Striffler, loved a good hunt for antiques and curiosities. On one of his outings, he stumbled upon what looked like a salesman’s sample case, probably from the 1920s or ‘30s. Frankie called Charlie and excitedly told him all about the suitcase, but Stroebel didn’t share his brother’s … [Read more...] about A motorcycle stronger than spinach: Charlie Stroebel and his Popeye bike