Photography by Jason Spafford After combining our love for diving and photography since childhood, during a decade of experiencing the world below the waterline, a change was eventually overdue. With a lifelong passion for taking pictures still in focus, we hung up the fins and decided on a big one. Long story short, sold our…
Field-tested: Good To-Go
To our minds, investing in your long-term health by what you consume on the road is as crucial as opting to pour decent gas in the tank or utilizing the best engine oil one can afford. After all, you are what you eat and sometimes, it’s a challenge to achieve that when in foreign lands….
Field Tested: Klim Artemis
With an improving industry standard in women’s motorcycle apparel, I was excited when the senior product developer at Klim asked me to scrutinize a two-piece set of their latest offering for women, made by women, the Artemis. As a full-time location independent rider, I require a suit that employs excellent protection and day-long comfort in the saddle…
Field Tested: KLIM Women’s Altitude Riding Suit
Wholeheartedly in agreement with the view of any well-informed rider, women don’t have a “handicap” or “special needs” astride their motorcycles. We do, however, require a suit that fits well as much as it is fit for purpose. Coupled with the freedom to be fairly well catered for, where colour or cut shouldn’t be compromised…
Field Tested: Held Carese II Jacket, Torno II Pants
Whether you’ve come across Held or not, this German manufacturer has been in its stride for over 70 years, starting out as glove makers. Being one of the first to offer up textile motorcycle apparel back in 1991, the Held Carese II jacket and Torno II pants go all out to harness the latest fabric…
Swapping the life conventional for the ride of a lifetime
Many daydream about making a road trip across continents. There may be real or perceived hurdles in the way, so what does it take to actually do it? For anyone whose life’s jigsaw pieces can coalesce around such a dream—and respectfully, not everyone’s can—a commitment to the decision is all it takes. Then comes doing…
Beyond the Truck (Motorcycle): Camping on a Glacier
Where the city ends, Juneau Icefield in Southeast Alaska begins—and keeps going. Undeniably, its centerpiece is Mendenhall Glacier, one of the world’s most accessible. And the one we planned to make a self-guided trip and camp overnight upon in springtime. Just 12 miles from downtown and then a 4.5-mile moderate hike—steep and slippery in part—through…
Two Wheeled Nomad: The Final Frontier by Motorcycle
An Alaskan road trip with the Fishhook Fatties
Two Wheeled Nomad: Desert Decorum and Abiding Colorado’s Cold Snap
Low deserts and high peaks. Sand and snow.
Two Wheeled Nomad: A Go-To Library of Female Rider Resources
Lisa Morris compiles an extensive list of resources for women riders. And it is a big list.
Two Wheeled Nomad: Killing it in Death Valley
Dusty roads and rusty metal in one of the West’s most rugged landscapes.
Two Wheeled Nomad: A Sublime Sortie Around the Southwest
Exploring the monuments and arches of the high desert.
Two Wheeled Nomad: Coco’s Corner
Nailing my knickers to the ceiling and putting dirt road demons to bed
Field Tested: Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad
When home is on the road, a good night’s sleep is essential.
Field Tested: Kriega Hydro 3 Backpack
Whether you’re someone whose preferences take you down the hardcore enduro routes, or you’re simply in the saddle for substantial periods, having an on-board water supply within easy reach is a good investment. As a long distance motorcyclist who adores the dirt roads as much as the scenic paved roads, the need for a hydration…
Company Profile: Woody’s Wheel Works
Setting the standard for premium motorcycle wheels, each set built by hand.
Two Wheeled Nomad: Antigua, Guatemala
Through a portal and into the age-old Guatemalan city of Antigua
MSR Whisperlite Universal Backpacking Stove and Quick 2 Pot Set
Relying on a stove handmade from a beer can fuelled by 97 per cent pharmaceutical alcohol, worked flawlessly for months on the road through the Americas. Certainly in non-windy conditions and when circumstances permitted us to be time-rich. However, seasons change, the weather picks up and it becomes nigh on impossible to source almost…
Two Wheeled Nomad: The Fandango with Acatenango
A footslog not for the faint hearted
Two Wheeled Nomad: A sea-sized Lake Titicaca
On the shores of one of South America’s most enchanted lakes.