Allegheny Motorcycle Adventures

18/11/2024

Perhaps one of the warmest days for the rest of the year made it to 68F. It's a very welcome trade-off for bare trees. The empty roads, as usual, are the icing on the cake. So are the leg squeezes. Cheers everyone!😃👍🏍🏞💕

17/11/2024

Braking down the pros and cons of owning a used Gold Wing.🤔🏍🏞

Welcome to the Virginia Rider Magazine YouTube Channel! In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of owning a used Gold Wing. If you have one, feel free to...

12/11/2024

Couldn't pass up another November day riding. Rose and I reluctantly had to go to Staunton for business, which provided a unique route back to Franklin: opting for the Schnob of all Reddishness pass, over waiting in a work zone on 33.

Severe clear skies with unlimited visibility fully illuminated our approaching, formidible mountainous barrier while still in Augusta County. And the bright sunshine, now low in the sky, made a mostly fully loaded Windy, even more of a challenge on the narrow twists heading into the sun. Still beats driving. And we wouldn't have it any other way. Cheers!😃🏍🏞

11/11/2024

I used to say September and October were my favorite months to ride. Although the colors are mostly gone, blustery Novembers in the 60s after a brief rain and the smell of wet leaves in the air, may have a spot in my riding heirarchy of best months.

High pressure cumulous clouds were the perfect backdrop much of the day for pics, which tested two batteries of Rose's camera. Spruce K**b was clearly conspicuous. And so was the antennae by the weather station for those with sharp eyes all the way from Snowy Mountain. Some ambitious cows, enjoying the same altitude in their mountain meadows, seemed rather perturbed we were in their airpace.

Capping off the ride was a spirited run back into Virginia on 250 where Windy, once again, demonstrated her exceeding capabilities, even for a 17 year old touring bike, two up in the hills. Gotta love fresh tires and brakes. Cheers and thanks for viewing everyone!!😃🏍🏞🌤

07/11/2024

Is everyone else as tired as I am of the endless Join-Follow-Sponsored ads consecutively appearing on their feeds? I don't think this is the experience we hoped for. So, please forgive me if I miss your post. And thanks to all that wade through the weeds and like mine. Until it can be fixed, I will be spending less time here and more on the bike. Cheers!

05/11/2024

All the leaves are brown. And the sky is gray. But we're on a bike. Enjoying the day.

Cruizin' though Highland, Bath and Pendleton Counties on election day, Rose and I were going to forage for mushrooms at a strategic spot, but the walk bridge was closed. We could have crawled under the boarding, and probably would have in our younger days, but there was a perfectly functioning motorcycle in the parking lot waiting to take us to empty roads and wind in the highway gear. And we already voted. 😁Cheers everyone!!🍻

01/11/2024

We present our case for touring motorcycles vs. cruisers for riders preferring pavement. ADV riders may find this nauseous, unless Rush fans. Cheers and thanks for watching!😀👍

Welcome to the Virginia Rider Magazine YouTube Channel! In this video, we present our case for touring bikes. Feel free to leave your experiences and advice ...

30/10/2024

The latest edition of Virginia Rider Magazine is here! www.virginiarider.com/magazine
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29/10/2024

Still lots of great riding to be had in this area. And don't forget, if you plan on staying, The Curly Maple is offering 10% off your stay when you mention Virginia Rider Magazine! We'll even show you around if you'd like the nickel tour! Cheers everyone!😃👍🏍🏞

28/10/2024

Another gorgeous fall day for a grocery run. I think Rose and I took the longest way yet to Franklin. And we didn't exactly head straight home either. We almost had to make two trips this time.

Definitely past peak, but still beautiful. And the best thing about it: no crowds. At the risk of creating one, T&K had beautiful, thick NY strips for $7.98/lb. Bear in mind, this was on a Monday. Phenomenal meat dept.!! It's gonna be a happy grill.😃😲🏍🏞🥩
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27/10/2024

Some tips for finding the right bike.🙂👍🏍

Welcome to the Virginia Rider Magazine YouTube Channel! In this video, we will be discussing some things to help new riders find a more suitable bike. Feel f...

27/10/2024

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25/10/2024

Our community is making progress slowly, but surely, and safely. Here is the latest update on western North Carolina including Asheville and Buncombe County:

➡️ Many businesses and restaurants are reopening as widespread power and water service return. Please let us know your business status here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kBWG7Ia0rBjdYblr7LsXmMq5ryaBlFyQmr2QVLpSMI8/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

✈️ The Asheville Regional Airport is open and operating.

🏰 Biltmore has announced plans to welcome guests on November 2.

⛰ Areas of the Pisgah Ranger District have reopened and Grandfather Mountain will reopen tomorrow, October 23.

🌆 Downtown Asheville infrastructure remained largely untouched by the storm, allowing shops and restaurants to reopen, some with limited operations.

⚠️ There are areas that need more time and support. We are mindful that high impact areas—including Biltmore Village, Swannanoa, and parts of the River Arts District—have a much longer road ahead, so travel to these areas is not advised. We are here for our neighbors throughout western North Carolina.

🗺 Visit North Carolina will continue to update its travel advisory map to reflect the conditions of each community. https://felt.com/map/Travel-Advisory-Western-North-Carolina-24io7oxeTf9B4htHqgiwLaC?loc=35.3452,-82.4419,8.5z

Our deeply rooted, creative community needs support from those inspired to visit our majestic region. We are asking visitors to please be patient, gentle, and respectful as they plan their return❤️‍🩹

23/10/2024

Past peak, but still very beautiful out here. We're also enjoying the spring jackets in late October. The forecast is very rideable for the next several days. Come on out!😃👍🍁☀️🏍🏞

21/10/2024

Few better fall rides than Bland Hills and Horse Ridge, and a cruise up 28 to Petersburg, WV on a severe clear day with the sun at your back. Of course, it doesn't hurt matters having the roads all to yourself. Cheers! 😃😲🌞☀️🍁🏍🏞

20/10/2024

There's a great reason to not only ride here, but stay and enjoy all the sights this fall! Now, through the end of November, mention Virginia Rider Magazine and save 10% off your stay at The Curly Maple, and see what you're missing! Cheers and thanks for watching!😃👍🏍🏞🍳🍔🏡

Welcome to the Virginia Rider Magazine YouTube Channel! See why Highland County has some of the best riding ANYWHERE this fall, and plan on staying at The Cu...

16/10/2024

The ACTUAL weather was mostly cloudy and drizzle with temps in the low to mid 40s. Well, they got the temps right. October 16th was the day "The Juice" made its fall debut this year. That's gotta be a record for the earliest date.

Special shout out to Gary, Norm and Cory at Cycle Logikal for making Windy all better!! I was trying to break-in her new tires and brakes, but the chicken strips will have to wait for dryer pavement. Still fun to be riding a nimble, like-new bike again, even in the rain.🥰 Cheers! 🏍🏞🍁🌧🔥