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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
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