I finally broke down and bought a new Arai helmet. What prompted this was my old Shoei RF800 taking a fall and breaking the face shield attachment. It broke when it fell from its spot on my gas tank when I moved my bike. Lesson learned here; always secure your helmet in a safe place [...]
May 13-16 Asheville Bikefest-Asheville, North Carolina
April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This first time event will be held at WNC Agricultural Center in Asheville. View Larger Map Doors open at 9:00 am each day. The event will include tours, poker runs, a bike show, a vintage swap meet, bike games, vendors, entertainment and more. Admission is $5.00. For more information call (561) 214-1137. http://www.ashevillebikefest.com
The Acme Motorcycles Adventure Ride-April 2010
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The lunch stop with paved and off road riders participating. This wonderful ride took us on a well planned route through the backroads of Fairview, Bat Cave, Lake Lure, Saluda, and more. Great ride with a bunch of great riders. Thanks guys for the company. Related Blogs Mock, Paper, Scissors » Blog Archive » Caption [...]
NC 209 Ride Video from American Rides Maps
April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The good riding starts at about the 4 minute mark. Enjoy.
Blue Ridge Parkway Ride to Mt. Mitchell, NC
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I met up with a fellow VStrommer (he was actually on a BMW 1200 RT today) to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway to the top of Mt. Mitchell, the tallest point in on the east coast. The parkway was finally opened to this point and a little beyond. The road was a little rough from [...]
Riders, don’t miss the 13th Annual French Broad River Festival for Great Music
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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300 Vintage Motorcycles on Display in Maggie Valley
April 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a little something borrowed from the Mountain Xpress. “Motoring the Blue Ridge Parkway,” a year-long exhibition at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC, opens June 11, 2010. The exhibit showcases Parkway history – including construction – as well as the road’s role as the most visited of the national park units. [...]
Upcoming Carolina Events
April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EVENT Date: April 23-25, 2010 Where: Helen, Georgia – Quality Inn Info: Matt Thornton – 864-979-3626 Website: http://tinyurl.com/HSTA-Helen CHEROKEE SURVIVORS MOTORCYCLE RALLY & CONCERT DATE: April 23-25, 2010 WHERE: Cherokee, NC Fair Grounds INFO: Email – Isusan@hughes.net
Older Motorcycle Riders More Likely to Be Injured
Being an older rider (not yet 60 though), I took this article to heart. Because I know the amount of damage that can occur in even a minor motorcycle accident, I suit up in protective gear every time I ride, including armored pants, jacket, and a high quality helmet. Just bumping my head on something [...]