The rumble of V-twins through the narrow Hickory Nut Gorge becomes louder as traffic enters the tiny village of Chimney Rock. Here, just a few doors down from the namesake state park, bikes line the front of Chimney Rock Brewing Co. Rick Spruill, along with his brother Scott, acquired the former Hickory Nut Brewing last year and upgraded one of the main street’s original … [Read more...] about Chimney Rock Brewing: Crafting the Perfect Brews and Views
GAS Vintage Motofest: Celebrating old-school cool
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
Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
Eurosport Asheville, the exclusive BMW and KTM motorcycle dealer for Western North Carolina, recently moved into its spacious new showroom near the Asheville Airport. Having outgrown their previous location in Biltmore Village, the dealership’s newly constructed building offers several advantages to its old location, making it worth the short trip to nearby Mills River. “The … [Read more...] about Rad digs: Eurosport Asheville opens new showroom
The eternal Tennessee River: Riding from Chattanooga to Rocket City
My aversion to riding main highways resulted, quite by accident, with the road bending through a stately Chattanooga neighborhood. As my three-cylinder Yamaha purred through the narrow streets, a vista opened on the right. To my delight, I realized I’d inadvertently arrived atop Missionary Ridge. Always the history buff, I can’t resist reading a historical marker or visiting … [Read more...] about The eternal Tennessee River: Riding from Chattanooga to Rocket City
Monster quest: Exploring the mountains and mysteries of West Virginia
The wall of mountains loomed before me as I headed west on U.S. 33 across the wide Shenandoah Valley. Soon I’d twist my way over them into West Virginia, that mysterious land with epic motorcycle roads and legends about other-worldly creatures. I’m on a pilgrimage to see a town steeped in UFO lore, but mostly I’ve traveled here just to ride the seemingly endless two-lane … [Read more...] about Monster quest: Exploring the mountains and mysteries of West Virginia