Welcome to the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina. We consider ourselves very fortunate to live in an area so rich in natural beauty and OUTSTANDING sport touring roads. The small town of Erwin, TN is only a few miles from the cities of Johnson City and Asheville but seems much more remote when it comes to motorcycling fun. The roads in every direction are mountainous with constant elevation changes and curves ranging from big sweepers to plenty of tight and technical stretches that rival more (in)famous riding areas like Deal's Gap.

Many attendees from previous years have requested that the NVR be extended to allow more time to enjoy the great riding in this area. So, by popular demand, this year the HSTA Nolichucky Valley Rally becomes a four-day event scheduled for July 31- August 3. Ask anyone who's come to the NVR before, this is a fantastic area for "our kind" of riding. Join other HSTA members for great riding in the southern Appalachians!

Erwin,TN is located at exits 36/37/40 of I-26 and is approximately 45 miles from Asheville, NC and 15 miles from Johnson City, TN. Surrounded by the Cherokee National forest, Erwin is just 3 miles from the Appalachian Trail, 50 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 miles from historic Jonesborough and 60 miles from the Biltmore Estate. There'd be lots to see and do even if you weren't here for the great riding! The host motel is the Holiday Inn Express (exit 40) where HSTA has arranged group rates. For reservations call 800-304-7958 / 423-743-4100 and be sure to mention you want the HSTA rate arranged by Rick Giddish.

We can confidently promise outstanding sport touring in literally every direction including the nearby Motorcycle Playground riding areas. Mount Mitchell State Park, the highest point east of the Mississippi is only about an hour away. Route sheets for suggested sport tour rides will be provided.

Dual Sport at NVR in 2008? For sure! There'll be at least one guided ride and several self-guided options. DS route sheets will be provided at registration and GPS route files will be provided online prior to the event for registered attendees. Check back here for details.

For non-riders:

• Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking (reservations are recommended) is available within about 10 minutes of the motel at USA Raft or at Cherokee Adventures .
• For those with a yen to see the outdoors on foot, the Appalachian Trail only about 3 miles from the motel.
• If you're looking for a quiet, cool escape from the August heat, check out 6,285 foot Roan Mountain State Park about 40 miles away.
• Or, for those with an interest in history, there's the Biltmore Estate in Asheville less than an hour away and historic Jonesborough, TN only 30 minutes from the motel.

View photos from previous NVRs.

• Gallery 1
• Gallery 2
• Gallery 3 (Dual Sport)
• Gallery 4 (2007)

Download the Registration Form in printable PDF format.

If you have questions, please contact Rick Giddish at rickandnick@chartertn.net or 423-245-5558.

Revised: 05/12/08