Securing its place as one of the best vintage motorcycle shows in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the fourth annual GAS Vintage Motofest drew nearly 200 two-wheel enthusiasts for the small Upstate South Carolina town of Piedmont this September. “It’s a vast variety of vintage and unique motorcycles,” said Bradley Fawcett, an organizer with the GAS Vintage Motofest. “We usually … [Read more...] about GAS Vintage Motofest: Celebrating old-school cool
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Mud-splattered dream of adventure
I’ve always wanted a 1960s Honda Dream 305. I love vintage Hondas. There are about 15 in my garage right now: Trail 90s, CB100s, SL350s, XL500s, CB750s and even an early ’80s GoldWing. The one thing that’s always been missing — a Honda Dream. Aesthetically, there’s nothing quite like them. At the time of their introduction, they were somewhat futuristic while already having a … [Read more...] about Mud-splattered dream of adventure
Old School Cool: Dirt bike passion hit Dean Pieranunzi early
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
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
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
