A ride like no other. No traffic lights, no stop signs, no billboards, no commercial vehicles. Just open roads, clean air, and Mother Nature at her finest.
Day by day I’ve been out on my motorcycle on the Blue Ridge Parkway watching, waiting, and wondering – when would the fall leaves reach their peak color? Well, the show has started! Read more »
BlueRidgeMotorcycling.com is a new website providing information on safety tips, motorcycle routes, and motorcycle-friendly destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our friends over there want us to help them get the word out about their site. Are you willing to help? They have provided 3 banners for you to choose from that are easy to add to your website or blog post. Thanks for helping them to get the word out!
BlueRidgeMotorcycling.com has just added an easy-to-use form for submitting your own favorite motorcycle rides to share with your fellow riders. Anyone who submits a ride for the website will receive attribution for the ride displayed on the ride page.
There are so many great rides out there and sharing these routes is a great way to foster camraderie among the online community. We look forward to getting your submission!
Click here to submit a motorcycle ride for the Blue Ridge Mountains.
We are excited to announce the addition of two motorcycle guidebooks by Dale Coyner. Born and raised in the Appalachian mountains, Dale Coyner takes you on a journey through the mountains from the seat of his motorcycle with 36 maps and 200 color illustrations and photos. He also shares his expertise for traveling long distances over extended periods – invaluable advice for any touring motorcyclist.
Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians
The best motorcycling in the East is tucked away deep in the mid-coast’s Appalachian mountains. Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians will take you to the greatest roads and roadhouses that only the locals, like author Dale Coyner, know about. Packed with colorful photos and maps, tips on places to eat and play, and of course Dale Coyner’s humor. [ More Info ]
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel
This guide book is perfect for motorcyclists to help prepare for traveling long distances over extended periods of time. Whether you’re getting ready for a weekend trip beyond your home turf, or for a transcontinental odyssey lasting several years, this motorcycle travel guide details the fundamentals for riding in comfort, safety, and convenience. [ More Info ]
Taking a Break on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Virtual Blue Ridge is announcing the launch of a new website focusing on motorcycling in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Joe Veler, president of Virtual Blue Ridge, said “The launch of the website is perfect timing since May is Motorcycling Safety Awareness Month, and the lack of motorcycling safety tips specific to mountain driving was astonishing – until now.”
BlueRidgeMotorcycling.com features tips for driving in the mountains, an important feature since 27% of motorcycle accidents in 2010 occurred in the mountain region where only 12% of the state’s population resides. “Coordinating with Sgt. Mark L. Brown with the North Carolina Highway Patrol was paramount in getting a lot of this safety information together,” said Veler.
Sgt. Brown, coordinator of BikeSafeNC, says the Highway Patrol is very interested in reducing motorcycle fatalities by partnering an education tool such as www.BikeSafeNC.com with an enforcement element. There is no one better to teach this than the motor officers that do it for a living every day. BikeSafeNC is funded by a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and partners with local departments to offer courses for motorcyclists. As a joint venture of the GHSP, the Highway Patrol, and local agencies, BikeSafeNC’s common goal is to reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities statewide.
Enjoying a Sunset on a Mountain Ridge
The new site is dedicated to providing information on routes favorable to motorcyclists including scenic features, mile by mile directions and interactive maps, as well as tips to keep them safe.
Motorcycle-friendly businesses are highlighted on the site to provide information so motorcyclists will have an easier time finding the best places to stay, eat, and play.
Future phases of the website will include motorcycling videos, Road Journal posts, guest ride submissions, additional destinations, community interaction, and GPS downloads of the rides. “We know these features will be instrumental in growing an online Blue Ridge Mountain Motorcycling Enthusiast community, and everyone’s feedback will be instrumental in how well the site progresses,” said Veler.
In addition to Sgt. Brown’s contribution of content, other motorcycling enthusiasts have helped to provide valuable content and popular motorcycle routes.
Misty Journey on a Mountain Road
Wayne Busch, cartographer, explorer, and designer, is no stranger to two-wheeled adventures. Owner of AmericaRidesMaps.com, Busch provides insider info to motorcycle rides with interesting twists. He is also prolific in producing point-of-view videos for the enjoyment of all. Busch has been featured in several publications and worked with SpeedTV on the Speed Channel. Every year Busch travels thousands of miles, selects the best rides, and presents them in a series of motorcycle maps.
Dale Coyner is the author of two books geared for motorcyclists. His expertise and sense of humor have made him a popular author with motorcycle enthusiasts. Coyner has been riding and writing since 1989, and has been featured in dozens of publications, including Rider and Motorcycle Consumer News.
