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The Motorcycle Touring Tips No One Tells You

Touring

Forget the listicles. Forget the gear ads and the influencer routes on Instagram. Touring isn’t about the latest gadgets or perfect packing cubes. It’s about…

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Revisiting Roads: Finding New Truths on Old Tarmac

Touring

When I first started touring, I would do my utmost to avoid revisiting old motorcycle roads. The world is so big, why would I waste…

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The Difference Between Riding and Escaping

Touring

As I write this, I’m six days out from my first Ironman 70.3. Growing up, I was a decent cyclist, so getting back on the…

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Motorcycling Is No Longer Rebellious — And That’s Okay

Touring

Would you say motorcycling is still rebellious? I had to sit back and think about this for a while. Back in the day, riding (or…

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Col de l’Iseran By Motorcycle: Riding The King Of The Alps!

15 April 202318 November 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

Our ride up the Col de l’Iseran promised to be a big day in our motorcycle tour of France. And a big day it was … Read more

Categories Route Planning, Routing Tips
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Practical Slow-Speed Riding For Motorcycle Touring

15 April 202314 November 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

Table of Contents: Impractical learning Slow-speed drills Manual handling Straight line drills U-turns Hill starts Awkard cambers Setting off on lock Clutch, throttle & rear … Read more

Categories Riding Skills, Touring
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Off-Bike Gems: Wow Moments Of The Roselend Dam, France

15 April 202311 November 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

Before I started touring on motorcycles, I considered myself fairly well travelled. My parents believed that travel expanded the mind. So when my brother and … Read more

Categories Route Planning, Routing Tips
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We Tested It: RST Pro Series Ventilator-X Trousers (Review)

15 April 20237 November 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

As the sun starts to come up later and go to sleep earlier, summer is done for this year. It’s always a sad time when … Read more

Categories Gear, Riding Gear
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Motorcycle Touring In The Jura Mountains: You Need To Go!

4 November 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

I don’t mind admitting that during a recent trip to France, motorcycle touring in the Jura mountains was a bit of an afterthought. The object … Read more

Categories Route Planning, Routing Tips
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Big Adventure Bikes: Time To Stop Moaning About The Weight?

31 October 202131 October 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

I want to get something off my chest. For years, I’ve been one of the many people constantly bitching about big adventure bikes being too … Read more

Categories Choosing A Bike, Motorbikes
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Off-Bike Gems: Motorcycle Touring In Bohinj, Slovenia

30 January 202428 October 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to visit Lake Bled. And it was unspeakably beautiful. In fact, Slovenia as a whole touched me. … Read more

Categories Route Planning, Routing Tips
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Motorcycle Sleeping Bags vs Quilts: 7 Reasons To Switch!

3 September 202424 October 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

Whilst the sleeping bags vs quilts debate has raged for years, I’ve exclusively used sleeping bags on every single camping trip I’ve ever been on. … Read more

Categories Camping, Gear
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Motorcycling In The Vosges Mountains: Make It A Priority!

30 January 202421 October 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

Motorcycling in the Vosges is epic! If you only take one thing away from this post, take that. Unduly dismissed, people enthusiastically plan tours to … Read more

Categories Route Planning, Routing Tips
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We Tested It: Altberg Motorcycle Boots (30,000+ Mile Review)

1 February 202417 October 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

When I first started riding, motorcycle boots were a necessity rather than an indulgence. Riding sports bikes, I used to scrape my toes on tight … Read more

Categories Boots, Gear
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Off-Bike Gems: Motorcycle Touring In The Alpe di Siusi

14 October 202114 October 2021 by Motorcycle Tourer

Does this sound familiar? You’re riding through the twisties without a care in the world. There’s no traffic, the surface is immaculate, and the weather … Read more

Categories Route Planning, Routing Tips
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Long-Distance Motorcycling: 17 Tips For Enjoyable Riding

Touring, Touring Tips
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Choosing the Best Security For Your Motorcycle

Accessories, Gear
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Off-Bike Gems: Motorcycle Touring In The Alpe di Siusi

Route Planning, Routing Tips
Can You Sell Everything and Tour the World on a Motorcycle?

Can You Sell Everything and Tour the World on a Motorcycle?

How to Get Better at Shifting Gears on a Motorcycle?

How to Get Better at Shifting Gears on a Motorcycle?

The Best Motorcycle GPS Trackers

The Best Motorcycle GPS Trackers

Take this Motorcycle Trip in Poland

Take this Motorcycle Trip in Poland

City Riding Tips: How To Stay Safe On Tour!

City Riding Tips: How To Stay Safe On Tour!

Motorcycle Safety Tips For The Perfect Tour

Motorcycle Safety Tips For The Perfect Tour

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