John Hudson takes us to the outside edge of the adventure envelope.
The ragged edge of the sport is going into new country and taking on a difficult track that makes your gut churn as you look at it. Especially if it doesn’t exist according to your GPS or map.
When you find yourself in this situation you need to pull up, gather your thoughts and run through your options. A rider who’s having trouble with their bike or equipment will often have to back away and take the safe option. A rider who’s done his preparation can have faith that, even if the situation turns very ugly, he can cope.