Issue 67

When the offer of a six-day trip with Cape York Motorcycle Adventures landed in my inbox, I gave no thought to the fact I had not ridden serious off-road since the Altai Mountains in Kazakhstan way back in 1997. In a nanosecond, I hit reply: “Yes, count me in.” The deal was I would ride

Need help shopping this festive season? This list is crafted specifically for ADV riding enthusiasts. Though many of the items can also work well for other types of riders, we’ve chosen gear that stands out in its category or represents the best of what’s available, with a focus on items that suit the current summer

There’s now two Ténéré 700s to choose from, which one you should choose is the big question Words Pete Vorst · Photography Motohead After years of watching Scooby-Doo cartoons and reruns of Gilligan’s Island, I genuinely thought quicksand would be more of a struggle in life than it has been in my 49 years on

APRILIA TUAREG RALLY The Tuareg was undoubtedly one of the standout bikes of the past couple of years. And the Rally version is sure to be welcomed in every market in which it’s offered. A new engine map delivers a quicker and more decisive throttle response, and the suspension has been upgraded to, says Aprilia,

By Heather Ellis The answer to this question is not rocket science. Riders have always known that motorcycling is a powerful form of therapy for one’s mental health. It’s also a way to connect with others to combat loneliness. In three large States, Victoria, and as a mecca for riders, both on and off-road, I

A Solo Motorcycle Tour of Queensland Book by Gary Wood Gary dreaded the ride to Opalton in central west Queensland; the road was torturous, and there was talk of gunfights over claim jumping in Australian opal mining towns. Nowhere was more remote than Opalton. But obtaining a boulder opal was high on the bucket list,

Book by Wendy Crockett and Ian McPhee Our plan was simple: ride 160,000 kilometres across three countries in under five months. OK, perhaps “simple” isn’t the word most people would choose, but as seasoned long-distance motorcycle travellers with a combined three million kilometres under our belts, we had full confidence that this journey would be

Written by Amanda Zito

Written by Christopher Many When Christopher Many first hit the road in 1997, he had no idea just how far the travel bug would take him. Nearly three decades later, he’s still exploring. Right Beyond the Horizon chronicles his second round-the-world journey: an epic motorcycle odyssey tracing the Silk Road from Europe, through Central Asia