The Motorcycle Touring Tips No One Tells You
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…
Our Top Motorcycle Route Planning App Comparison
Updated June 8th 2025 Back in 2022 when this post was originally written, I spent months testing every route-planning app I could find (see contents … Read more
How To Keep Your Gear Dry On A Motorcycle Tour
A few years ago, I packed my stuff and strapped it to my Africa Twin. Ready for my trip to the Pyrenees, I readied myself … Read more
Plug-In: Best Electric Motorbikes For Touring 2022
I thought I was being clever writing a post about the best electric motorbikes – seeing as though I’m world-aware, forward-thinking, and clearly as cool … Read more
14 Things I Hate About Touring On A Motorcycle!
Don’t get me wrong, I love touring on a motorcycle. It’s the thing I look forward to the most, and I enjoy almost every aspect … Read more
How To Carry Extra Fuel On A Motorcycle
The first time I toured abroad, I took everything bar the kitchen sink. And I very nearly took that, too. Included in my over-vigilant set-up … Read more
My Favourite Motorcycle Touring Gear (From Experience)
Motorcycle touring gear makes or breaks a trip. And what works for you won’t work for someone else. But over the thousands of miles I’ve … Read more
10 Of The Best 125cc Adventure Touring Motorcycles
There’s no denying it. 99% of adventure riding and motorcycle touring marketing is aimed at those on bigger-capacity bikes. And that annoys me! Because while … Read more
Why Motorcycle Base Layers Are ESSENTIAL For Touring
Base layers are most often linked to those who are into fitness. Hikers, runners, cyclists, climbers, adventurers etc. But I’ve got news for you. As … Read more
10 Attributes That Make For A Memorable Motorcycle Tour!
I received a comment the other day on this post from a reader who asked how I found the time to take stunning pictures whilst … Read more
9 Overrated Motorcycle Touring Accessories!
It’s hard to know when to stop, isn’t it? Midway through your first tour, you become aware of just how many mistakes you made during … Read more
Why I DIDN’T Buy A Honda NT1100
I found myself in a bit of a pickle in 2022. For me, this year was ‘new bike year.’ And generally, new bike year is … Read more