(Article on life on the open road by Mike Ray*) If you haven’t taken some time out from life to...
With international borders slowly opening up, riders are preparing to head overseas for motorcycle tours. Of all the countries I...
It takes me a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to vary the route and try a few different byways. The basic route might be ok and a great way to get to where you meet up with your friends at a...
Country roads are made for motorcycles with their interesting scenery and winding nature, but they are also full of hidden...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Of course, you have heard this statement before; it’s not the destination, but...
When Daniel Rintz finished uni he was worried about getting tangled up in a boring job, so rather than wait to save money, he decided to ride around the world – without money! Daniel simply did odd jobs to keep him in food, fuel and spare parts for his 1988...
The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...
If you’re a seasoned motorcyclist, you’ll love nothing better than a road trip on the open road ahead. Weather providing;...
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...
It’s not an easy task to transport your motorbike, but sometimes you need to if you want to ride interstate...
Who says you need a big motorcycle for big adventures? Sydney riders Rob Nann and wife Bev have been doing...
A British rider who crashed while riding without a helmet in Bali now faces medical bills estimated to be almost $A100,000. It’s a good lesson in not doing as the locals do — not wearing a helmet when riding — and in getting relevant travel insurance. Reuben Armstrong, 27, was...
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...
It’s been almost a week since we parked the gorgeous Victory Cross Country Tour in Minneapolis after our 6400km...
Contributed post Nothing beats Harley-Davidsons for touring. Long road trips are just better with a Harley. Its long wheelbase, combined with its larger rake angles, makes for a stable ride. Massive torque allows you to ride down the road in top gear, without having to worry about shifting too often....
(Sponsored article on writing and riding) Writers are always filled with a sort of wanderlust that always keeps them moving...
Canadian couple Diana and Loren Schroff of Brisbane are addicted to long distance motorcycle travel around Australia and their native...
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...
(Contributed article) When headed out on a long distance trip in another country, there is quite a bit of excitement...
Every now and then we need to ride long distances and don’t have time for taking in scenery, challenging roads...
If you’ve booked an overseas motorcycle tour this year and are thinking of cancelling due to the threat of coronavirus, will your deposit or full tour fee be refunded? A lot of adventure motorcycle travel is in countries that may not have high levels of hygiene and quarantine procedures to cope...
If I pass roads with names such as Goat Track or Hell Hole Creek Road, it’s like a red rag...
One of the most important decisions when booking a motorcycle tour is choosing the right bike to ride on the...
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...
(Contributed post) We all get tired of tackling the same old city routes on our motorcycles. City streets are boring...
Riding in Spain Spain is an amazing country for motorcycle lovers and has some of the best roads in the...
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...
Getting a good coffee is one of the joys on the road for a rider, writes Jason Barton* and an...
The annual Adventure Travel Film Festival in Bright, Victoria, February 10 to 12, 2017, is designed to inspire world travellers....
Most riders love a good round-trip, but there are many dead-end routes that can be just as rewarding for motorcyclists. I’ve been riding with people who never venture down a road that says “No through road”. They figure that it will be like doing the road twice. Yet I’ve ridden...
Travelling solo can be scary especially if it is overseas for the first time. To begin with, there are a...
Once the pandemic lockouts finish in Australia, we’re all going to need a good travel guide book and one of...
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...
Hiking, or at least a short walk in the bush, is a great way to add some adventure to your...
Asian motorcycle crash statistics are staggering and getting worse as the increase in wealth leads more people to ride...
(Sponsored article on motorcycle travel for our Northern Hemisphere readers) A motorcycle road trip is an exhilarating and thrilling experience. Having your thoughts surround you while you are alone on an adventurous road trip can be very fascinating. And, you ought to do it at least once in your life....
Sometimes we pillions feel guilty that we are getting a free ride, says Mrs MBW. But there are things we can...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, yet very few provide...
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...
While caravans may not represent much of an obstacle for motorcycle riders, they can still be among the worst-behaved motorists...