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
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Meltdown vintage bike show
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
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
Barber Vintage Festival to celebrate classic cycles
Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will gather up their goggles and waxed-cotton jackets this October to attend the annual Barber Vintage Festival at the Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama. “It’s probably one of the most unique vintage motorcycle events in the country right now,” said Jeff Ray, executive director of Barber Motorsports Museum. “This will be our 15th … [Read more...] about Barber Vintage Festival to celebrate classic cycles
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Sharp dressed men riding for a cause
Of all the sensations felt while riding a motorcycle, perhaps the oddest was the flapping of my sport coat and necktie as I rumbled my way to the start of the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The gleaming white-pearl and chrome Victory Kingpin, borrowed from a friend just for the occasion, rumbled happily down the autumn highway to the staging area as I wrestled to keep … [Read more...] about The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Sharp dressed men riding for a cause
