Moto-vational literature
More and more, Western North Carolina is becoming a haven for motorcyclists looking for great places to ride. The mountains have an endless supply of winding roads with elevation changes that are sought by bikers. Here are a couple of books about riding in the region and a couple of rides
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Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians: North Georgia, East Tennessee, Western North Carolina
Hawk Hagebak, 2001
$14.95, 144 pages
More than 120 maps and photographs
This book describes 23 motorcycle routes, including classics like Georgia Hwy 60, the notorious “Dragon,” and the Cherohala Skyway. Ride to the top of Georgia’s Brasstown Bald, over Tennessee’s Lookout Mountain, along remote back roads to Highlands, NC, or tour the historic Chickamauga Battlefield near Chattanooga. Along the way, enjoy local eateries, visit motorcycle-only resorts and soak up the world-class scenery. Each ride description includes an easy-to-read map, complete directions, road conditions, and more, all liberally sprinkled with the author’s own brand of humor and practical advice.
Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians: Asheville NC, The Blue Ridge Parkway, NC High Country
Hawk Hagebak 2002
$14.95 176 pages
More than 120 maps and photographs
This guide has 26 scenic motorcycle tours including the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Southwest Virginia, the Asheville area, and the High Country. Rides range from 16 to 144 miles in length. Each ride description lists turn-by-turn directions, a detailed map, road conditions, suggested eating establishments, outdoor activities and sight-seeing highlights along the way.
Hawk Hagebak is a metro-Atlanta motorcycle police sergeant who has logged motorcycle tours in 48 states. He resides in Cobb County, Ga., with his wife and four daughters. Hawk’s Motorcycle Adventures series covers more than 5,000 miles of the best motorcycle riding in the eastern U.S.
Ordering information: Milestone Press, Inc., P.O. Box 158, Almond, N.C., 28702; 828.488.6601 (phone & fax); www.milestonepress.com
