Most car and motorcycle enthusiasts have heard of the Tail of the Dragon. But have you heard of the Back of the Dragon? This section of Route 16 connects Tazewell and Marion, Virginia. It boasts 438 curves in 32 miles, and 3,500 feet of elevation change as it crosses three mountains along the way. IContinueContinue reading “The Back of the Dragon”
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Adventure Bikes at the Barber Museum
Here’s another example of my #vanlife travels leading to a feature article. Birmingham, Alabama is far off my direct route between Florida and New Hampshire. But this life isn’t about taking the direct route, so I made a big inland detour to visit the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. I could write so much about thisContinueContinue reading “Adventure Bikes at the Barber Museum”
Exploring the Grand Canyon
ADVRider recently published a feature I wrote all about exploring the South Rim of the Grand Canyon by motorcycle. I spent nearly two weeks there in Smokey Da Van this past fall, but the article focuses on the motorcycling opportunities, including places to stay if you’re not living the van life like me. How doesContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Grand Canyon”
