Month : July 2017
Motorcycle Accidents: A near death experience, and lessons learned
BY ELISA WIRKALA On a cold winter’s night in 2011, Shalmarie Wilson zipped up her jacket over the layers keeping her warm. She was tired...
The Down Low on Neck Braces
Our neck is a proportionately slender portion of our anatomy. While it may not often be injured by direct impact in a motorcycle accident, it...
Should I stop riding for my partner?
Dear Lynda, My girlfriend recently found out she has a medical issue and cannot ride. I’ve offered to stop, but she says I should continue....
Life After Debt: Round the world moto trips and Travel Bug Blues
BY MARY CREIGHTON The first bit of light starts to dry the dew off of the tent. It’s 7am and it’s already warm. The fuzzy...
Touratech Rally: What’s the Big Deal?
BY KRIS FANT For three years I have been riding dual sports in the Pacific Northwest, and for three years, people have been saying, “Have...
Suzuki DR650 vs the Trans American Trail
BY EGLE GERULAITYTE After an eighteen-month stint riding a small motorcycle in South America and a recent European tour two-up, I knew I was ready...
Conversations with Coach
BY KRIS FANT Riding is much more than jumping on a motorcycle and twisting the throttle. I’d like to give you a peek into my...
The 3 most asked questions about solo female motorcycle travel, explained
BY CHANTAL SIMONS When riding my motorcycle alone in a foreign country, conversations usually begin like this: “Alone? Why are you travelling alone?”...
Teaching Your Partner To Ride
Dear Lynda, My fiancée wants to start riding, but I’m not sure the best way to help her get started. My buddies say don’t teach...
From Road Racing to Mastering Dirt
EGLE GERULAITYTE Kim Prichard, a road racer and street rider, says her all-time favorite is still the racetrack....