Yamaha WR250R – a little (bike) goes a long way
BY: SARA PARLIER Some of you may be groaning right now. I’ve heard it a lot, “A WR250R? You don’t have to start out on...
Lust on the Road: Filthy, Exhausted, and In Love
BY: ANNA NEYMUS Trying to keep the noise to an absolute minimum, my partner and I were about to get things going on in the...
Julie Jasper and Her 1942 Indian Scout Circumnavigate Australia
BY: ELISA WIRKALA Air came hissing out from under the pressure gauge held against the back tire. The sandy red road in the northern part...
Ride Off Road? Keep the Spark!
Dear Lynda, My partner and I ride off road a lot, and very often all we want to do at the end of the day...
How to Negotiate Loose Rocks Uphill on a Fully Loaded ADV Bike?
BY JO RUST Negotiating big loose rocks while going uphill can be tricky and intimidating even on a bike without carrying luggage....
Unexpected Ride on an Alta
BY DAWN PISTO Saturday, on my way to Diamond Mill Off Highway Vehicle area, I got a message from a friend. “We’re heading out to...
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...