Best Tennessee Motorcycle Roads

motorcycle in fall foliage

You probably know Tennessee as the home of country music and Elvis. Music City and Graceland. The reigning bachelorette party capital of the world. Granted, Nashville and Memphis demand much of the state’s tourist attention, but those on two wheels recognize the state as a special place for motorcyclists.  Hilly forests, abundant rivers and streams,…

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Survival Guide

Sturgis motorcycle rally

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Few events – riding related or not – carry the same societal relevance, evoke such vivid imagery and emotions, or are as flat-out huge as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Originally organized in 1938 as a relatively low-key dirt track race dubbed the “Black Hills Motor Classic,” Sturgis has far outstripped even…

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Hidden Gem Routes in Georgia

black harley-davidson

Georgia presents some of the most beautiful, challenging, and entertaining riding to be encountered anywhere in this great nation. The “Peach State” is blessed with a diverse landscape, encompassing mountains, marsh, and everything in between. And some of it may look awfully familiar even while on your maiden ride through the state, with Georgia having…

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What Kind of Rider Are You?

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Have you ever stopped to consider what kind of motorcyclist you are?  Motorcycling is widely considered its own subculture – and not only that, but one with subcultures within subcultures tucked inside the larger two-wheeled tribe. The following list is not exhaustive, nor does it establish any barriers that can’t be crossed or blended. But…

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Best Helmet Under $300 (Real Opinions)

black motorcycle helmet

We say it and say it again, boarding on ad nauseam. If you’re going to ride a motorcycle you need to own the appropriate gear, it must be high-quality gear, and you have to wear said gear. In fact, we’ll say it one more time: If you’re going to ride a motorcycle, you need to…

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Four Epic Motorcycle Rides To Experience America This Summer

Motorcyclists riding through wooded area

It’s that time of year. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the roads are beckoning.  Depending on where you call home, the long winter either relegated you to your tight little riding southern oasis or, worse yet, with your bike stuck in storage. Well, that season is finally behind us. Now is…

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How to Ride Safely in Extreme Heat

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Summer is approaching fast, and it already feels like it’s settled in across much of the nation. Summer is the absolute peak riding time in terms of daylight hours and the sheer number of bikes on the road. Ice and snow are but a memory and even the spring showers make way for sunny skies.…

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