A Cool Mororcycle Destination In Bostic, North Carolina

     Often when you go out to enjoy riding your motorcycle in the Carolinas, you like to have a destination.  A destination just puts a little definition to the day.


     It is ok to go ride with no particular destination in mind.  Having a destination is just better.  A destination also creates a "maximum" to the day.

     If you live in Charlottte or or Spartanburg or Greenville, South Carolina or  Hendersonville or Asheville or Hickory, North Carolina and if seventy miles is a desirable length for an afternoon stroll, here is a suggestion.

     Ride over to the Blue Ridge Distillery in  Golden Valley, North Carolina.  The Blue Ridge Distillery makes Defiant Whiskey.  Many people believe this is the best whiskey on Earth.  https://www.defiantwhisky.com/ 
  You can decide for yourself if you ride to the distillery.  They will give you a sample. http://craftdistillerytours.com/city/bostic-8542/listing/blue-ridge-distilling/  Between Rutherfordton and Interstate 40 on highway 64 there is a state road 226.  Head east on highway 226 from Hiway 64 for four miles.  You will see a sign that tells you to turn right here to get to the distillery.  It is not a big sign.  Keep a sharp eye out for it.

The official address is on Girl Scout Road. Bring your own picnic lunch.  Enjoy the serene environment.  If you are a large group, it would be best if you call and let them know that you are coming. 828 245 2041

Harley Davidson of Chimney Rock is NOT the largest Dealer in Carolina

         

     When you go home, go home by a different route.  I don't need to tell you that.  You know that.  If you are from the south, follow highway 74 A out of Rutherfordton.  Go through Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.  Did you know there is a Harley Dealer in Chimney Rock?  https://www.facebook.com/chimneyrockhd     If you are headed north towards Asheville or Swananoa stay on Hiway 74 A when you leave Chimney Rock, the next town is  Bat Cave.  www.chimneyrockpark.com

From Bat Cave, North Carolina to Asheville is 22 exciting miles

  If you like "motorcycle roads", you will love Hiway 74 A between Bat Cave, North Carolina and Interstate 40.  It does not get much better than this.  As you come into the community of Fairview, keep your eye out for Brewskie's.  It is right on Hiway 74 A.  Stop in and have a cold beer at a real biker bar.                                        

Hiway 74 A between I- 40 and Bat Cave. Stop in at Brewskies

  If you are headed south toward Spartanburg, or Greenville, South Carolina, leave Chimney Rock head on into Bat Cave and then into  Hendersonville on Hiway 64.  A road like this is why we love bikes  When you get to Hendersonville, don't get on that interstate.  Stay on Hiway 64.  Cross Interstate 26 and go into downtown Hendersonville.  Turn left on Main Street. Follow Main Street to U.S. 176 and take U.S. 176  into Saluda.  The oldest grocery store in North Carolina is in Saluda.  They also have public rest rooms at the park in the middle of town.  Leave Saluda on U.S. 176 head down the steepest grade in the eastern United States toward Tryon, North Carolina  .Ride with caution.  Forget the view. Let your passenger enjoy the view.  Keep both eyes on the road and both hands on the handlebars.    About halfway down the mountain you will see a sign for Pearson Falls.   http://www.pearsonsfalls.org/ 
If you have never seen Pearson Falls, it is worthwhile to stop. Pay the two dollars.  Walk a half mile and see it.  Take your camera.
     At the bottom of the mountain on U.S. 176 is Tryon North Carolina.  When you get to the state line between Tryon and Landrum, South Carolina, there is Bird Mountain Wine and Liquor.  Stop in and say hello to Ken.  Tell him about today's adventure.  He will let you use his clean rest room.  He also has Defiant Whiskey if you forgot to buy some at the distillery.  If you are headed south into South Carolina, you can also remove your helmet but Sir Issac Newton does not recommend that. The governor of South Carolina,  Nikki Haley says you are smart enough to decide for yourself. Watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s30px9xoHKo

Now, you are officially in South Carolina, you can keep going south on U.S. 176 until you pass Campobello and Inman.  Something will start to look familiar.  This is  a good day.  Remember; A bad day riding a motorcycle is better than a good day at work.

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