All the Gear, No Idea: Book Review
REVIEW BY KRIS FANT “I resign.” The two words that changed the trajectory of Michèle Harrison’s life forever, in her book All the Gear, No Idea.
Riding RTW: now or after retirement?
Dear Lynda, We dream of a big adventure, going round the world on our bikes, but we’re not sure: go now, and risk our financial future, or wait until we retire and risk being unable to travel because of age-related health issues?
Water Crossings: How To
BY PAT JACQUES, ADV WOMAN on water crossings – What’s the safest way to cross a river? water crossings
Enduro Star TS3 Trail Stand
BY KRIS FANT As someone who rides a bike that has been lowered, lowered, and lowered again, a centerstand would not leave room for off road riding. Yet the centerstand is often helpful for bike maintenance. Enter the Enduro Star TS3 Trail Stand.
The Financial Life of an Adventuress, Exposed! Budget Tips and the True Cost of Riding Latin America
BY ELISA WIRKALA In January, 2014, I set out to ride the Americas on a Honda CGL125. Trying to stick to a daily budget of $30USD was hard, but very doable. Though finances were tight, the 20,000 mile ride across the Americas went off without
RTW: Surviving the Time Apart
Dear Lynda, How do you keep your relationship healthy when you don’t ride together? How do you survive the time apart?
Back into the saddle
PHOTO BY CATHY LARSON, GRIZ GIRL PHOTOGRAPHY Have a question about riding techniques? Ask a coach! This week, your coach will be Pat Jacques, adventure motorcycle off-road instructor and tour guide of ADV Woman.
Women, Motorcycles, and the Road To Empowerment
BY KRIS FANT Women, Motorcycles, and the Road to Empowerment weaves together stories of women riders with author Liz Jansen’s own reflections and narrative.
Embrace the Cow: Book Review
BY KRIS FANT “We remember life by random moments. Not by days or months. It is these random moments that we store away in our bank of memories for future reference.
Man Up: Ride Like A Girl!
BY PAT JACQUES Former pro motocross racer That’s right! I said, “Man up: Ride like a girl!”, and I’m here with a few tips to make you a better rider.