Riding long distances for days on end is something that most bikers think of at one time or another. Being free...
Motorcycling hacks are those inventive things you do to avoid or remedy problems and make your riding life a little...
Who says you need a big motorcycle for big adventures? Sydney riders Rob Nann and wife Bev have been doing big overseas tours on little bikes for years. “It doesn’t matter what you are riding if you are in a beautiful place,” says Rob of their travel adventures. “Even a...
The annual Adventure Travel Film Festival in Bright, Victoria, February 10 to 12, 2017, is designed to inspire world travellers....
It is amazing how little you need to pack when going overseas on a motorcycle tour. Mrs MBW and I...
Riding a motorcycle not makes you so happy some women can even orgasm while riding. With the Black Dog 1 Dayer rides for depression awareness on 15 March 2020 and International Day of Happiness on 20 March, psychologist and reborn rider Sharon Ledger suggests going for a ride to feel happy. She says it’s...
Who says you need a big motorcycle for big adventures? Sydney riders Rob Nann and wife Bev have been doing...
When Daniel Rintz finished uni he was worried about getting tangled up in a boring job, so rather than wait...
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a monumental transformation in the personal transportation space. Automobile and powersport manufacturers have made significant strides in making electric vehicles their top priority, with some even announcing that they will cease producing internal combustion engines soon. Certain European countries have also decided to...
Easter is one of the best times to go for a ride because of the weather, no matter which hemisphere...
It doesn’t matter how long you ride for, you’ll never forget your first tour. It’s the maddest. It’s the one...
One of the most important decisions when booking a motorcycle tour is choosing the right bike to ride on the tour. Some companies only offer one type or model of bike, but Hear the Road Italian Motorcycle Tours boss Enrico Grassi offers quite a diverse range of motorcycles. Tuscany motorcycle...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, yet very few provide...
Hiking, or at least a short walk in the bush, is a great way to add some adventure to your...
What numb nuts Queenslander, currently enjoying a mild winter, organises a tour south to Nabiac during a cold and wet snap and the second State of Origin game? Me, that’s who! I will be setting off with five fellow mad Maroons this Saturday for “Mexico” (what Queenslanders call anywhere south...
Some riders on an overseas motorcycle tour prefer a guide from their native country while others prefer a tour guide...
Country roads are made for motorcycles with their interesting scenery and winding nature, but they are also full of hidden...
(Sponsored article on writing and riding) Writers are always filled with a sort of wanderlust that always keeps them moving from places to places to calm their exasperating inside. They create lines while moving between dwellings and capture ideas of their head in a better way. If you intend to...
When I tell my Sydney mates that travelling around Europe shooting custom motorcycles for a major bike manufacturer is hot,...
The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...
Do you play up on the first day and night of a long motorcycle trip and then suffer the second-day blues with a headache and muscular aches and pains? The first day of a long ride is easy because you are fired up, excited and fresh from sleeping in your...
Every now and then we need to ride long distances and don’t have time for taking in scenery, challenging roads...
Just because you have travel insurance does not necessarily mean you will be covered for riding a motorcycle when travelling...
If you’re a seasoned motorcyclist, you’ll love nothing better than a road trip on the open road ahead. Weather providing; motorbike road trips are a great way to get to know your machine better and become skilled in various conditions and situations. The more practice you have on your bike,...
Most riders love a good round-trip, but there are many dead-end routes that can be just as rewarding for motorcyclists....
It’s been almost a week since we parked the gorgeous Victory Cross Country Tour in Minneapolis after our 6400km...
(Contributed article) When headed out on a long distance trip in another country, there is quite a bit of excitement involved. However, before you get to the good stuff, there are a number of important considerations that you must make first. Being aware of certain details ahead of time can...
The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...
Riding in Spain Spain is an amazing country for motorcycle lovers and has some of the best roads in the...
Stopping and setting up camp seems contradictory for someone riding around Australia, but Jason Barton* says stopping and setting up a tent can be one of the greatest pleasures travel provides. Jason’s story This is especially true when motorcycling which, in a way, may actually seem to be contradictory. Riding...
Contributed post Nothing beats Harley-Davidsons for touring. Long road trips are just better with a Harley. Its long wheelbase, combined...
It’s not an easy task to transport your motorbike, but sometimes you need to if you want to ride interstate...
(Article on life on the open road by Mike Ray*) If you haven’t taken some time out from life to explore the vast expanse of our world, you’re missing out. There’s something extraordinary about packing up some essential belongings, jumping on your bike and cruising off into the sunset. OK,...
Getting a good coffee is one of the joys on the road for a rider, writes Jason Barton* and an...
Australian-based motorcycle world travel company World On Wheels are expanding their borders to introduce another couple of new destinations in 2017. They are also...
Australian-based motorcycle travel experts World on Wheels (WOW) are offering a free DVD of their trips so you can see just what you are in for! Here’s the trailer. The free DVD includes 12 five-minute videos of each of the WOW trips being offered in 2017. They were edited by former Road...
It takes a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to move on...
If I pass roads with names such as Goat Track or Hell Hole Creek Road, it’s like a red rag...
Contributed post (Image: Pamir Highway, Tajikistan) Any two-wheeled journey needs to be treated with care. We all know the truism that statistically you are most likely to have an accident within a few miles of home. That said, some roads in the world need to be treated with much more...
By contributor “Jessica D”* Long motorcycle tours can be exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. You could choose...