The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...
The annual Adventure Travel Film Festival in Bright, Victoria, February 10 to 12, 2017, is designed to inspire world travellers....
(Contributed article) When headed out on a long distance trip in another country, there is quite a bit of excitement involved. However, before you get to the good stuff, there are a number of important considerations that you must make first. Being aware of certain details ahead of time can...
Getting a good coffee is one of the joys on the road for a rider, writes Jason Barton* and an...
Country roads are made for motorcycles with their interesting scenery and winding nature, but they are also full of hidden...
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...
If you’re a seasoned motorcyclist, you’ll love nothing better than a road trip on the open road ahead. Weather providing;...
Australian-based motorcycle travel experts World on Wheels (WOW) are offering a free DVD of their trips so you can see just what...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Of course, you have heard this statement before; it’s not the destination, but the journey. Whether you’re a serious adventurer or a more relaxed kind of biker, you can choose the motorcycle trip customized to your level and the type of experience you...
(Sponsored article on writing and riding) Writers are always filled with a sort of wanderlust that always keeps them moving...
Motorcycling hacks are those inventive things you do to avoid or remedy problems and make your riding life a little...
One of the most important decisions when booking a motorcycle tour is choosing the right bike to ride on the tour. Some companies only offer one type or model of bike, but Hear the Road Italian Motorcycle Tours boss Enrico Grassi offers quite a diverse range of motorcycles. Tuscany motorcycle...
Who says you need a big motorcycle for big adventures? Sydney riders Rob Nann and wife Bev have been doing...
The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...
With international borders slowly opening up, riders are preparing to head overseas for motorcycle tours. Of all the countries I have visited and ridden in, perhaps Italy is the best for riders for so many reasons. Apart from the food, the scenery, the history and the culture, the people love...
Most riders love a good round-trip, but there are many dead-end routes that can be just as rewarding for motorcyclists....
It’s been almost a week since we parked the gorgeous Victory Cross Country Tour in Minneapolis after our 6400km...
Just because you have travel insurance does not necessarily mean you will be covered for riding a motorcycle when travelling overseas as some riders have found out too late. Veteran tour operators Mike Ferris and Peter Colwell have advised riders to carefully check the fine print and exclusions on their...
Australia’s Great Ocean Road is the second-most Instagrammed road trip in the world behind the famous Route 66, according to...
When I tell my Sydney mates that travelling around Europe shooting custom motorcycles for a major bike manufacturer is hot,...
Some riders on an overseas motorcycle tour prefer a guide from their native country while others prefer a tour guide from the country in which they are travelling. I can understand the attraction of a tour guide from your own country as you share the same language, culture, interests, sense...
It takes a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to move on...
Contributed post Nothing beats Harley-Davidsons for touring. Long road trips are just better with a Harley. Its long wheelbase, combined...
Easter is one of the best times to go for a ride because of the weather, no matter which hemisphere you’re in. It’s also statistically one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Police patrols and speed cameras are also out in full strength, there is plenty...
Contributed post (Image: Pamir Highway, Tajikistan) Any two-wheeled journey needs to be treated with care. We all know the truism...
By contributor “Jessica D”* Long motorcycle tours can be exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. You could choose...
Riding in Spain Spain is an amazing country for motorcycle lovers and has some of the best roads in the world. You’ll love the motorcycle routes in Spain, which cover anything from the rugged Pyrenees mountains in the north, deserts of Andalusia in the south, and sun-soaked beaches on the...
Canadian couple Diana and Loren Schroff of Brisbane are addicted to long distance motorcycle travel around Australia and their native...
(Sponsored article on motorcycle travel for our Northern Hemisphere readers) A motorcycle road trip is an exhilarating and thrilling experience....
What numb nuts Queenslander, currently enjoying a mild winter, organises a tour south to Nabiac during a cold and wet snap and the second State of Origin game? Me, that’s who! I will be setting off with five fellow mad Maroons this Saturday for “Mexico” (what Queenslanders call anywhere south...
If you’ve booked an overseas motorcycle tour this year and are thinking of cancelling due to the threat of coronavirus,...
Sometimes we pillions feel guilty that we are getting a free ride, says Mrs MBW. But there are things we can...
It’s not an easy task to transport your motorbike, but sometimes you need to if you want to ride interstate and have a limited amount of time or are sending it overseas for a riding holiday. There is a lot involved in transporting a bike. You have to pack it properly,...
It doesn’t matter how long you ride for, you’ll never forget your first tour. It’s the maddest. It’s the one...
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a monumental transformation in the personal transportation space. Automobile and powersport manufacturers have...
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...
Stopping and setting up camp seems contradictory for someone riding around Australia, but Jason Barton* says stopping and setting up...
Every now and then we need to ride long distances and don’t have time for taking in scenery, challenging roads...
If I pass roads with names such as Goat Track or Hell Hole Creek Road, it’s like a red rag to a bull and I simply have to explore it. Sometimes these roads have warning signs that ban trucks or caravans, or warn of tight curves, gravel and other hazards....
(Article on life on the open road by Mike Ray*) If you haven’t taken some time out from life to...