Touring Tips

Many years ago, somewhere in the Swiss Alps, I was blasting through a remote area early on a Monday morning. The sun had come up … Read more

Updated 24 June 2025 Biker code hand signals used to be a biker thing. Now even non-riders ask me what it means when a motorcyclist … Read more

“Make sure you plan your route.” “Tell people where you’re going.” “Eat well and stay hydrated.” Blah, blah, blah! If you’re looking for solo motorcycle … Read more

Quite how many motorcycle touring miles per day you should ride is one of those quandaries that everybody finds themselves in at some point in … Read more

Around five or six years ago, I was expecting an important phone call from a prospective employer. I spent most of the day nervous. Couldn’t … Read more

Riding motorcycles isn’t usually synonymous with the promotion of positive mental health and well-being. But it should be! Let me start by saying that I’m … Read more

If you ask any rider why they love motorcycle travel, they’ll tell you a whole range of reasons as to why. For some, it might … Read more

“Motorcycle Fitness? You’re joking, right?” Nope, I’m not joking! We all know that you don’t have to be in a physically supreme condition for the … Read more