When Cathy Birchall was growing up, her eyesight was problematic in a way that left her out of playground games with her friends. Objects and people were indistinct, but Cathy didn’t know this was anything other than normal. When she was a pre-teen, she saw a specialist and discovered she had retinitis pigmentosa—a genetic disorder…
Destinations :: San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
In Patagonia’s northwest region, you’ll find forests, lakes, volcanoes, and best of all, the endearing town of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina. Sitting along the glacial shores of Lake Lácar and surrounded by rugged beauty, San Martín was the one place my husband and I seriously considered moving to while on our round-the-world trip….
Moto Camp Nerd—an All-In-One Online Store for Motorcycle Camping
One of the biggest challenges for overnight, multi-day, or long-distance motorcycle trips is what to pack. Although you can get most camping gear at any backpacking store, you may run into blank stares while asking a staff member what they recommend for lightweight camping on two wheels. Wouldn’t it be great if all this gear…
Auto Hotels: What Does Luxury “Love” Accommodation Have to Do with Overland Travel?
After a long day on our motorcycles, my riding partner, Dave, and I, were in Guanajuato, Mexico, looking for a place to stay. We found a hotel on the side of the road, just out of town. The place looked nice—possibly too expensive for our budget, but we decided to see how much a night…
Prescott’s Nation’s Finest Receives Charitable Donation from Harley Owners Group
The holiday season is a time for gift-giving, but not all gifts have to be bought and presented with extravagance. The gift of giving back to your community is something that extends far and wide, and that’s just what the Harley Owners Group (HOG) from the Yavapai Arizona Chapter did to support a local charity…
The Fonz’s Triumph Motorcycle Makes Happy Days at Recent Bonhams Auction
I was a young little tyke when Happy Days was popular, but I remember watching the show on one of those TVs that was the size of a small car. It had antennas on top that we had to move from time to time to get better reception. I suppose I thought the Fonz was…
Video of the Week: Lea Rieck Rides Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway
Some of us are sitting here in the dark days of winter dreaming of sunnier riding climates. Arizona and Utah rarely see a day without sun, and this video shot at Valley of the Gods and Moki Dugway from Got2Go is just what I needed on this rainy Pacific Northwest afternoon. Not only does the…
Triumph’s One Millionth Hinckley Kicks Off 120-Year Anniversary
I don’t know of too many motorcycle manufacturers or brands who can say they’ve produced one million bikes and have also been around longer than a century—that’s quite triumphant, Triumph! The company certainly has a reason to celebrate 120 years in business, and the momentous occasion just happens to coincide with producing their one-millionth bike as…
Mosko Moto’s Woodland Motorcycle Luggage Collection
I love Mosko Moto luggage, and I’m not just saying that. Riding around the world, I tried three different pannier setups—hard and soft—and Mosko’s were my favorite. That said, Mosko has a lot of competition on their hands, as ADV and dual-sport riding catches on like internet cafes in the 2000s. Nevertheless, Mosko is keepin’…
Video of the Week: Zero DSR Electric Motorcycles on the Colorado BDR
Have you ever wondered if an electric motorcycle can really go the distance off the highway? Well, they can. And Tucker Neary has proof. Riding two Zero DSR electric motorcycles, Tucker and his friend Mark traveled and documented over 1,000 miles in seven days along the rough and rugged Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route. They wanted…
Seven Adventure Motorcycle Podcasts for the Fall
It’s that time of year—podcast season! Wait, were you thinking Thanksgiving? Christmas? Sure, those are good too, but what about the fall days when it’s too wet or cold to ride, yet too warm and stormy for snow sports? That’s podcast season for me. I usually take to nearby walking paths and tap into some…
New Headquarters for Norton Motorcycles
After a long time holding it a secret, Norton Motorcycles has finally disclosed its new headquarters, located in Solihull, West Midlands, UK. The 73,000 square foot building is said to be the company’s most advanced facility in its 123-year history with the capacity to manufacture up to 8,000 motorcycles annually. It looks like every aspect…
Best Auxillary Light Options for Motorcycles
As we start getting into low-light riding conditions with less daylight and a lot more rain (at least here in the Pacific Northwest), I thought this would be a good chance to remind us all to use caution on the roads and make sure we’re seen. Many of us can still ride year-round, and nothing…
Destinations :: Custer—a Small Adventure Town in the Black Hills of South Dakota
I knew Custer, South Dakota, would be beautiful in its own way, and that the “Black Hills” meant there had to be hills somewhere, but I had no idea of the mountainous wonderland I’d be immersed in for almost three weeks. My friend, and fellow rider, Michelle Lamphere, invited me to Custer when I mentioned…
Second Annual South Jersey Motorcycle Film Festival
One of my favorite rainy fall activities is getting cozy under a duvet and watching films; if they’re motorcycle adventure films, even better! In August, Rev Sisters organized the Black Hills Moto Film Festival. This November, they’re putting on another online motorcycle festival in South Jersey. Read the press release below for more information, including…
Super Strong Crash Bars from AltRider for the Ténéré 700
I’ve had three different types of crash bars on my GS bikes: one set stuck out so much, I could use them like highway pegs to rest my feet—a plus on long rides, but not so great for when I wanted my bike as svelte as possible. The sleek new bars designed by moto mod…
Video of the Week: Alibaba One-Wheeled Electric Motorcycle
Maybe you’ve been thinking motorcycles aren’t dangerous enough, or that it’s far too easy to balance on two wheels. If so, then maybe the Alibaba one-wheeled electric motorcycle is for you. I don’t see this as the next round-the-world form of transportation that can pretty much fit in your carry-on luggage, but it might be…
Telkwa Pass—British Columbia’s “Shortcut” between Smithers and Terrace
Photos provided by ridingfullcircle.com, Uncle “M” (advrider.com), and Jillian Kofoed (Totem Auto Group) He’s about to suggest riding something I won’t like and will do everything he can to convince me. Dave’s been scouring Google Earth and paper maps for a few hours now and has found a little side tour over Telkwa Pass—a rugged 71-mile…
Chickistan—Michelle Lamphere Talks About Being One of Nine Women Riding Pakistan
A week ago, I arrived in Rapid City, South Dakota. Michelle Lamphere—author of The Butterfly Route, organizer of Black Hills Film Moto Festival, and part-founder of Rev Sisters—graciously picked me up at the airport. Michelle owns the Chalet Motel in Custer and had invited me to spend almost three weeks there on a self-imposed writer’s retreat, working on…
Cross Egypt Challenge—October 7-16, 2021
Cross Egypt Challenge was first organized in 2011 as an initiative to promote tourism to Egypt—a stunning country on the Mediterranean and Red seas filled with temples, pyramids, and other millennia-old monuments. The rally offers a breathtaking experience for both riders and spectators, routing from Alexandria, near the Mediterranean shores in the north to Egypt’s…