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Find Your Perfect RV

Published on June 6, 2019 under Born To Ride

We are a family-owned and operated RV dealership specialized in Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and Toy Haulers by Forest River. For over 35, we’ve developed a service that stands out for its exceptional value across the global market. We make it easy to buy the right RV. Creative RV is a family-owned company with RV dealerships across the country. A hassle-free buying process, transparent pricing and strong manufacturer relationships sets Creative apart. Backed by the manufacturer Forest River, Creative offers the best floor plans with the most options, all available to their customers at an everyday low price. Creative RV’s relationship with…
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Cherokee Blue Ridge Run 2019 … it’s Coming

Published on June 5, 2019 under Born To Ride

Cherokee Blue Ridge Run 2019 … it’s Coming Last year the Cherokee Blue Ridge Run was a huge success. All of the concerts and stunt shows were included with the price of admission, which was very reasonable; $15 for an individual day ticket, and $30 for an entire weekend pass. Kids 16 and under got in free when accompanying a paying adult. This was a family-friendly event, we encourage the next generation of enthusiasts to discover today’s great sport of motorcycling. This year promoters expect it to be even bigger and better!
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Ramble on … June 2019

Published on June 4, 2019 under Born To Ride

Ramble On. … By JP Brady WARNING: This could be dangerous. That’s what the sign should have read. But it didn’t. In fact, the Alabama County Rd 548 sign was almost invisible. We missed it the first time by. Leaving Marietta, GA and riding back roads on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, taking GA Hwy 78 over the GA/AL line, we quickly spotted our next turn, County Rd 66. Fine. So far. But where was County Rd 548? It was supposed to be our next right. Right. Making our way into Heflin, AL, I realized we had missed our turn. Now…
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Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson’s Black Dragon Breakdown Recap

Published on June 4, 2019 under Born To Ride

Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson's Black Dragon Breakdown Recap Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson's Black Dragon Breakdown changed things up for its 7th incarnation. Despite the weather turning everything upside down, the weekend became one of the most memorable in its history! Extending from its traditional single-day format to a weekend-long celebration of motorcycles and music proved to be a recipe for success. The weekend was packed full of live music, professional builders, an amateur bike show, and hooligan flat track racing at Smoky Mountain Speedway with Mama Tried's Flat Out Friday crew, all the way from Milwaukee. The weekend kicked off with…
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WHY YOU NEED UM INSURANCE

Published on May 21, 2019 under Born To Ride

WHY YOU NEED UM INSURANCE Having the right insurance coverage can make all the difference if you are involved in a collision that is not your fault. State minimum required liability coverage is $25,000 per person with $50,000 maximum payout per incident. This amount is rarely adequate to pay for the severity of injuries that motorcyclists and their passengers often experience when involved in a crash, yet it is what many at-fault drivers carry. To help provide additional coverage for your injuries should you be hit by an uninsured, or under-insured motorist, make sure that you have Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage…
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BTR Women’s World 5-19

Published on May 8, 2019 under Born To Ride

Katy O. Ishee Road Rash ‘N Road Tales By Myra McElhaney Katy Ishee (pronounced “Is she” like is she coming or is she going?) is known in riding circles by her nickname “Krazy” and has lots of stories where she’s lived up to that name! (Like crazy fun and audacious.) As a young married woman, riding on her neighbor’s Vespa sparked a desire to ride. After divorcing, in 1974 Katy bought a 1967 R69S BMW which she still rides. In the early days of riding, Katy was often the only woman riding her own in the motorcycle clubs she…
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A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Published on May 2, 2019 under Born To Ride

A BIRTHDAY PARTY Georgia’s oldest Harley Dealer Macon Harley-Davidson hosted a 98th Birthday Party Celebration for its founder Grover Sassaman that no one in attendance will soon forget. Plenty of food, drinks, raffles, prizes and, of course, a huge Birthday Cake for all to enjoy. I didn’t want to miss the party, so riding down from Marietta, GA to Macon was a great Saturday ride. Upon arriving at Macon H-D and walking in the front door, Trig, their “greeter dog,” gave me a good sniff (looking for more food I suspect), after which I was face to face with Grover,…
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Road Construction – Work Zone Safety

Published on April 22, 2019 under Born To Ride

Road Construction/Work Zone Safety As anyone living in the Southeast knows, there are actually 5 seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Road Work. Considering recent developments in Metro Atlanta, the Road Work Season has begun in a brutal fashion. Work zones are hazardous for all drivers, more so for motorcyclists. With less stability, the rider must be alert for potential danger. Some work zone road hazards include: Gravel/Sand on Pavement. Slow down, no sudden turns, and brake lightly in a straight line. Grooved Pavement. Keep your head up. Keep a steady throttle, go slow, and don’t…
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A BIRTHDAY PARTY for Georgia’s Oldest Harley Dealer

Published on April 9, 2019 under Born To Ride

A BIRTHDAY PARTY for Georgia’s Oldest Harley Dealer Macon Harley-Davidson hosted a 98th Birthday Party Celebration for its founder Grover Sassaman that no one in attendance will soon forget. Plenty of food, drinks, raffles, prizes and, of course, a huge Birthday Cake for all to enjoy. I didn’t want to miss the party, so riding down from Marietta, GA to Macon was a great Saturday ride. Upon arriving at Macon H-D and walking in the front door, Trig, their “greeter dog,” gave me a good sniff (looking for more food I suspect), after which I was face to face…
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Georgia Good Samaritan Law

Published on March 15, 2019 under Born To Ride

Georgia Good Samaritan Law All 50 states have some form of the Good Samaritan Law. These laws are designed to encourage people to render emergency aid at the scene of an accident without the concern of liability or civil damages. O.C.G.A. §51-1-29 lays out Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law: (a) Any person, including any person licensed to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 and any person licensed to render services ancillary thereto, who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an accident or emergency to the victims thereof without making…
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Woman’s World_March 2019

Published on March 1, 2019 under Born To Ride

Woman’s World By Myra McElhaney Recovering, Riding and Raising Funds In her High School yearbook, Danielle Bosser Dahm had lots of comments from friends about her dark suntan. Tanning became an addiction for her. Not only did she enjoy the compliments on her skin tone, but studies show that tanning raises endorphins. Although she tanned easily, Danielle began tanning daily at lunchtime. She felt like it was a form of therapy from her teens into her twenties. Danielle and her Airforce husband, Chris lived in California until he was given orders to go to Germany. In 2000, she was…
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2019 Great American Motorcycle Show

Published on January 28, 2019 under Born To Ride

2019 Great American Motorcycle Show Born To Ride joined motorcyclists from across the southeast for the Great American Motorcycle Show at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center in north Atlanta January 26-27, for the chance to browse the latest bikes, gear, accessories, and miscellaneous farkles. Dealerships and bike shops from across the South debuted the latest in two-wheeled wonders from Harley-Davidson, Indian, BMW, Ducati, and the Japanese "Big Four", but also newer and/or lesser known brands such as MV Augusta, Moto Guzzi, Hyosung, and one of the oldest moto companies in the world, Royal Enfield- among the largest manufacturers on the…
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Cell Phone Restrictions Save Lives

Published on January 18, 2019 under Blog

Cell Phone Restrictions Save Lives The threat of distracted drivers has increased in recent years; so much so that nearly all states have passed various laws restricting handheld cell phone use and texting. Two Florida-based college professors, Gulcin Gumus and Michael T. French questioned if these laws made motorcyclists safer, and decided to look at government statistics from 2005 - 2015. Previous studies had not shown much of a link between overall traffic fatalities and laws restricting handheld cell phone use and texting, but the professors thought the story might be different for motorcyclists, who are more vulnerable to distracted…
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Reverend Jim Testifies! Masters Bike Builders Show

Published on December 12, 2018 under Feature

Wow, what an opportunity that we’ve been presented here with the Master Bike Builder’s contest in Gibsonton, January 2019. They already have an existing event there, it’s been going on 16 years and there’s no other rally like it. We’re going to have a bike builders challenge. It happens during the Gibtown Bike Fest, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We’ve broken it out so it can be as fairly judged as it can because we want all the bike builders to compete on an equal plane. So we’re not just saying your bike’s gotta shine or you gotta have this or…
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The Course that can Save your Life

Published on December 12, 2018 under Feature

ProRider Atlanta The Ultimate Rider Course It is widely understood and acknowledged that motorcycle police officers are among the best trained and most proficient riders on the planet, in any country. The extensive and strenuous street training they undergo challenges the limits of man and machine. Very few police officers undertake the vigorous course. Fewer still successfully complete it. Yet those who do possess a skill level in riding virtually unknown to the rest of the motorcycling world. Ken Anderson is one of those elite riders. With over 30 years experience as a motorcycle officer, including hundreds of hours of…
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Fall Weather Riding Tips

Published on October 19, 2018 under Blog

Fall has arrived in the Southlands! Here are a few tips to keep you safe: Know your skill level: Riding a motorcycle is a physical and mental skill and can diminish if you haven't ridden in a while. Take so time to get reacquainted with your bike if it's been some time since your last ride. Hazard Awareness: Your nice relaxing ride through the country should be fun but you must maintain a constant state of awareness. If you try to identify every hazard you see when ride, there will not be any surprises. When identifying potential hazards,…
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