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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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Riding In The Shadow Of Giants On California’s Redwood Coast

Ken Morse — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:48:26 +0000

With the year’s most intense heat wave looming on the horizon, the thought of escaping to California’s Redwood Coast for a weekend adventure became insatiable. There’s a unique freedom that comes with riding out of the sweltering heat, feeling the temperature drop with every mile closer to the ocean. The cool wind pushing through my […]

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How This RTW Couple Riding With Their Pup Turned Tragedy Into Joy

Jamie Elvidge — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:17:49 +0000

We can all agree that a successful multi-year, around the world motorcycle trip requires much more than a sense of adventure. It takes planning, resources and above all, the ability to be cool with all types of adversity. That’s tough enough when you’re riding solo or as a couple, but add animals into the mix, […]

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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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My First Time Riding Enduro, How Hard Could It Be?

Ken Morse — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:37:52 +0000

Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and Inyo Mountains of California lies a land of towering summits flanked by glaciers, the bases of which are contrasted by sweltering deserts that harbor less life than the bottom of the ocean. Massive boulders look as though they were cast down by some ancient, monolithic beast, while countless springs […]

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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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Dream Adventure: Recreating The Tracks Of The Original Paris-Dakar

Egle Gerulaityte — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:44:43 +0000

As riders, most of us are familiar with the original Paris-Dakar nostalgia. The Cagiva Elephants, the ferocious Neveu-Aurioli duels, the original Rally Dakar route to Senegal, and spectacular feats of endurance and determination still dominate the imagination of many. But what would it take for an everyday adventure rider to recreate it? Pawel Halastra was […]

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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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Mosko’s ‘Dusty Lizard’ Adventure Rally Takes On Joshua Tree

Rob Dabney — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:31:39 +0000

Nearly a year ago, the folks over at Mosko Moto started an all-new adventure rally format called the Dusty Lizard. The small gatherings of adventure riders are held in premier adventure riding destinations out west like Park City, Utah, Joshua Tree, California, White Salmon, Oregon, and Ridgway, Colorado. The whole idea behind the event is […]

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