A new adventure travel route, the Trans Morocco Trail, has launched, offering explorers the chance to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes through a 3,000-kilometer self-guided route. The trail runs from the Mediterranean port of Nador to Cap Draa on the Atlantic coast and is free to download. The route is designed for independent cyclists, motorcyclists, and…
Aether Mulholland Jacket :: Field Tested
Aether’s Mulholland motorcycle jacket is their latest offering in a line of distinctive riding protection. Mulholland Drive is a bucket list ride for motorcyclists, combining tortuous tarmac with ridge-top views of the ocean, mountains, and greater Los Angeles. Aether’s stylishly masculine, road-worthy garment is a paean to the road and its riders. Meet the Mulholland…
Chattahoochee BDR-X Route Announced
The Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest in Georgia is the location of the latest motorcycle adventure route devised by the folks at Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR). The “Hoochee” is a BDR-X format, taking in just a corner of northern Georgia in its 350-mile circular track. This is the fourth route that BMW Motorrad USA has presented…
SheADV Supports Women Adventure Riders
The SheADV organization dedicates their time and energy to “connecting, educating, and empowering women adventure riders.” Their goal is to open the doors to motorcycle adventure riding to other women. SheADV is run by volunteers who are eager to share their time, knowledge, skills, and experiences with other women riders. Created in 2015, they are…
Road and Trail Tested :: Honda CRF300LS
The 2024 CRF300LS is Honda’s latest addition to their 300-class dual-sport line. A lowered version of the popular CRF300L, it’s another step in Honda’s initiative to make motorcycles accessible to more riders. CRF300LS Genesis I tested CRF300 L and Rally models at Honda’s 2021 press launch, finding them both capable and enjoyable. But they were…
Own a Bond Edition Triumph, Save Lives at Sea
Daniel Craig, Agent 007 in the past five James Bond films, is a huge supporter of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). So much so that he donated two personal ‘007’ Bond Edition Triumphs to support their cause of saving lives at sea. Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles will auction the unique motorcycles, and many others, to the…
2025 Royal Enfield Himalayan Pricing
“Royal Enfield calling Honda. We thought you should know that we’ve just released U.S. pricing for the 2025 Himalayan 450. Our new ABS-equipped single will retail for $5799, $700 less than your CRF300L Rally with ABS. How do you feel about that?” “Hello, Enfield. Honda here. Sure, our 286cc single doesn’t have the horsepower or…
Rust To Glory – The Ultimate Overland Movie – Is Now Streaming
Rust To Glory redefines the overland adventure documentary genre by capturing the trials and tribulations of three unique teams and their unlikely vehicles as they tackle the world’s largest amateur rally, the Budapest-Bamako. “We wanted to show what it’s like to compete in this grueling overland rally in three junkyard rescues,” said Andrew G. Szabo,…
Ducati DesertX Discovery Adventure Tourer
With the debut of the DesertX Discovery, Ducati acknowledges the difference between adventure riding and adventure touring. The former being a hurried transit through natural surroundings, the latter a measured journey to explore and enjoy nature. Though the heart of the original DesertX beats beneath its red and black livery, the Discovery provides creature comforts,…
BMW GS Trophy 2024 Goes to Namibia
The eighth running of the BMW International GS Trophy event takes place in Namibia this fall, with the riders aboard special R 1300 GS machines. BMW Motorrad is adding a host of extras to their R 1300 Style GS Trophy model, starting with the optional Enduro Package. The competitors will enjoy handguard extensions, handlebar risers,…
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: The ABCs of Overland Convoy Etiquette
Photography by Richard Giordano, Eglė Gerulaitytė, and Lila Shaw There’s a kid driving a Corolla at 120 kph, waving a note at me with the words “I love you” scrawled across the paper. Normally, I would be flattered at this declaration of affection, but the teen’s foot is jammed to the floor, sending his beat-up…
California-North BDR Film Goes Public
The CABDR-North (aka NorCal) BDR film, now available on YouTube, provides an end-to-end overview of the 13th BDR route created by Backcountry Discovery Routes. Like previous BDR films, this one gets down and dirty while also highlighting amazing scenery and seductive backroads. It also delves into the history and struggles of early settlers and shows…
The Realities of Solo Motorcycle Travel with Chasing Crystal :: Overland Journal Podcast
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 195 Crystal Fong is currently traveling on her 1990 Honda Dominator NX250 through Europe and beyond. In this podcast from the field, Crystal and host Ashley Giordano touch on the ups and downs of solo travel, how Crystal has created a sense of community by playing badminton around the globe, and…
New AdventureTracker Class to Race in Sturgis
There’s a new race in town. The AdventureTracker class from American Flat Track (AFT) debuts at the inaugural Sturgis TT on August 11, 2024. AMA Pro Racing recently announced the governing rules for Adventure machines. Production-based bikes with minimal modifications will be screaming through Sturgis in this first of its kind race. Will Your Bike…
Cross Country on E-Bike via 1903 Motorcycle Route
Riding cross-country on an electric bicycle sounds like quite an adventure, and it would be if you weren’t Jack Smith. After all, he’s done that trip numerous times. His first crossing was in 1976, on a skateboard and accompanied by two friends. “Wow”, you might say, until you hear that he did that three more…
The Noobs Rally 2024: Uniting at the Ultimate Adventure for Rookie Riders
Images: Finn Joseph, Jason Spafford, and Joel Paez Venturing into the heart of Death Valley’s Panamint Springs, the beginner-friendly Noobs Rally from March 20 to 24 welcomed a diverse crowd of dual-sport, dirt-riding, and adventure enthusiasts for fun-forging camaraderie and skill-building. Hosted annually by Joel Paez (NSFW), the community gathering marked its 17th year in “denoobing less…
Honda NX650 Build, Italian Style
The Honda NX650 Dominator found a lukewarm reception in the U.S. and was discontinued here after just two years. Perhaps we just didn’t understand the appeal of the streety dual-sport. Across the pond the NX lasted 13 years and was deemed a sturdy machine for commuting and the occasional foray on country roads. Its reasonable…
Iraqi Escapade
Photography by Kira Hak On a cool January night, we sat tucked into a small shelter made of piled stones and tried to warm ourselves beside a stubborn fire. This part was supposed to be the relaxing bit after a long day’s ride. Dinner was almost ready when an odd flashlight pattern was revealed in…
ADV Moto Tires :: Ridden and Reviewed – UPDATED
Real World ADV Tire Ratings Editor’s note: this article was updated on April 23, 2024 to include Motoz tires. Choosing the right ADV tires for an adventure ride is a crap shoot unless you know the exact conditions you’ll encounter. Do you start with an aggressive tread and leave half of it on the highway…
Triumph 400 Singles for 2024
Triumph’s new 400 singles are ready to duke it out in the light-middleweight market. Sized right to encourage new riders and large enough to cross the continent, they’re also priced to be tempting. Very tempting: the Speed 400 roadster starts at $4995.00, with the dirt-ready Scrambler 400 X fetching $5595.00. Others in the 400cc arena…