Every year, generally around April, Peter Haydon and a group of riding mates choose an off-road destination. They leave the stresses of work and life behind and set out to see some this vast country.

Thud! A ballistic pillow launched across the dark motel room and hit my face with pinpoint precision. It quickly ended my sleep and reminded me I had a roommate. I squinted at the glowing red digits of the bedside clock and ‘5:33’ stared back.

