Edge of Spring 2010

Bike fever is hitting me really bad; due to the winter weather of late, and the fact I need a battery (will be getting that soon) for the Vulcan. Have not pushed to get one, for one thing its been cold and snowing during my last few visits home!
Course it does not help living in two cites (one in Virginia, the other in Carolina) and winter has visited both places hard this year. However, the signs of Spring are coming; both areas are warming up with a great weekend on tap this weekend, and the first sign of 60's temperatures.
As noted in previous blogs, have been visiting bike shops (those who can not ride for a time...dream about riding), and have another one planned for the weekend here in Richmond (which will be my next post). Fun to see the new motorcycles coming out; have been some interesting ones in the pipeline. Motorcycle sales are down substantially (what isn't?) but a lot of new and updated models out there. Did read that Triumph Motorcycle's are selling quite well even in the recession.
Found that the Wheels Thru Time Motorcycle Museum in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC did NOT relocate and close this year as they planned. Was a big deal last year even with a "last day" event before it "relocated". Not sure what happened or why, but glad to let everyone know that it open in 2010, though seems to be on a limited visit schedule. One thing I do know, if you are into classic bikes, it is something to see..and most of them run. The website is for sure worth a visit at http://www.wheelsthrutime.com (or you can find it by punching in Wheels Thru Time via Google or your favorite search engine). It is well worth a look with many photos, videos and news items. In fact, Maggie Valley, NC is a very motorcycle friendly place to visit, and a remarkable riding experience with a slew of great roads.
Anyhow, next post will have some bike photos as I continue to check out the local Richmond motorcycle scene. Also looking forward to some major motorcycle events in North Carolina, and some great riding in the next few weeks. My motorcycle riding club (Charlotte VRA) is planning some great rides in 2010; difficult to work out some of them, but will make a few. Got a really nice ride coming up later this month. So, until the next post...ride safe!