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ADV Mission: On The Hunt For Secret Motocross Tracks In The Desert

Rob Dabney — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:42:21 +0000

From abandoned homesteads to strange memorials, geologic wonders and weird works of art, the desert is chock full of mysterious places. Chances are, you’ve probably come across a few yourself out riding your adventure bike. Other times you hear about these places from friends or a local you run into, and they become the perfect […]

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Journey To White Pocket: Finding A Hidden Gem In Northern Arizona

Ken Morse — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:41:38 +0000

Chances are, you’ve come across photos on the Internet of the beautiful swirling sandstone formation in Northern Arizona known as “The Wave.” It was a little known spot in the northwestern corner of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument up until 2009. That was before Microsoft launched Windows 7 with a stunning desktop wallpaper image of […]

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Watch: BDR-Style Route Through Montenegro & Albania

Jamie Elvidge — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:40:30 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of riding an adventure bike through the stunning landscapes of the Balkan Peninsula? Well, you’d be in luck. Adventure Country Tracks (ACT) — Europe’s answer to Backroad Discovery Routes — has released a beautifully shot, feature-length video in preparation for its newest tracks through Montenegro and Albania, scheduled for release in […]

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New ‘Trans Morocco Trail’ Self-Guided Adventure Route Launched

Justin Hughes — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:51:53 +0000

One of the great things about routes like the Trans America Trail and Backcountry Discovery Routes is that area experts have already done the research for you. All you have to do is follow the route and plan your stops based on the information provided. This formula is continuing to gain popularity worldwide, as shown […]

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LA2AZ: Off-Road From LA’s Urban Sprawl To The Border of Arizona

Rob Dabney — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:05:01 +0000

We’ve all heard of the legendary ‘LA-Barstow to Vegas’ (LAB2V) which occurs Thanksgiving weekend each year. The roughly 400-mile route, from North Los Angeles County to the bright lights of Nevada’s Vegas Strip, has been one of the most popular Dual Sport rides since its inaugural running back in 1984. More recently, the Backcountry Discovery […]

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An Orange Wave Rips Across New Zealand’s North Island

Jamie Elvidge — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:11:04 +0000

New Zealand is home to snow-capped peaks, vast fjords, picture-perfect beaches and dense virgin forests. There are vibrant cities as well, though the island nation’s biggest draw is its glorious landscapes and the adventures they promise. For adventure bike riders this country is a paradise of opportunity, and perhaps even more so for KTM owners, […]

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10 Great Opportunities From The AMA To Go Ride Off-Road in 2024

ADV Pulse Staff — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:33:02 +0000

As winter’s chill tightens its grip on our favorite riding routes for those of us in the northern hemisphere, we eagerly anticipate the spring thaw that heralds in a new season of adventure riding. The American Motorcycle Association (AMA) is once again illuminating the way to exciting new riding opportunities for the new year with […]

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Ricky Carmichael’s Epic Adventure Out West On Triumph Tiger 1200s

Jamie Elvidge — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:12:17 +0000

Ricky Carmichael might be the winningest motocross racer of all time, but he’s also no slouch when it comes to making the most of his retirement. After all, the guy is only 43 years old, and with more than 150 pro wins under his belt, including 10 AMA Motocross and 5 Supercross Championships, there’s nothing […]

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From ADV Noobs To RTW World Record: Odd Life Of The Sidecar Guys

ADV Pulse Staff — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:51:10 +0000

Adventure bikes and travel are often portrayed as the domain of the bold. Magazine adverts show 1200cc giants with long-travel suspension bashing past boulders in African deserts. Travel writers talk about battles with border guards and bandits toting AK-47s. Surely such deeds are only for the brave and the bold, right? Wrong. Matt Bishop and […]

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Into The Valley Of The Gods: An Unforgettable Moto Adventure

Ken Morse — Thu, 04 May 2023 06:14:39 +0000

The setting sun quickly turned the surrounding canyons, spires, and red rock into a universal shade of darkness, one not helped by the fact that I had just ridden across three states in a historically-cold November with temperatures rarely increasing more than a few degrees above freezing. Without my Tuareg’s heated grips, I’d have likely […]

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