With international borders slowly opening up, riders are preparing to head overseas for motorcycle tours. Of all the countries I...
The island nation of Sri Lanka off the southern coast of India has been plagued by a long civil war,...
UPDATED Jan 7: The Federal Government has announced free ferry fares to Tasmania for motorcycles and cars to promote tourism after the island closed down during the pandemic. The move was first mooted in May, but the borders have been closed for longer than expected. Tourism Industry Council Tasmania CEO...
Canada is the world’s second-largest country with a landmass of 9.1 million square kilometers. This country is located in North...
(Contributed post) The United Kingdom is a truly unique land, and one that is perfect for touring year round. There...
Tasmania wants to encourage domestic tourism with free or discounted fares for all vehicles including motorcycles on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry when the state reopens its borders after the pandemic closure. Tourism Industry Council Tasmania CEO Luke Martin has called in the Federal Government to temporarily extend the Bass...
This is the first weekend that all states and territories have eased travel restrictions and we expect a lot of...
By Anthony Joseph* Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles that are loved all over the world. To some, motorcycles equal recreation...
Riders may have to cool their engines for some time yet, but that doesn’t stop us dreaming of where we will go when the lockdown ends. Protest groups around the world are demanding the lockdown ends now but we know that won’t be happening. However, that doesn’t stop us dreaming...
Contributed post (Image: Pamir Highway, Tajikistan) Any two-wheeled journey needs to be treated with care. We all know the truism...
There is nothing dead about the amazing ‘dead-end” ride to O’Reilly’s and back on the Lamington National Park Rd in...
New Zealand offers some of the world’s best motorbike roads and a large number of postcard-worthy routes, begging you to explore on your motorbike. While many people opt to explore these locations by car, we all know there is no better way to do it than on a motorbike. What...
The free Fire Aid Ride this Sunday (23 February 2020) will be the first in a series of rides every two...
Nimbin in northern NSW was the site of the famous Aquarius Festival 27 years ago and remains a unique tourist...
The best way to celebrate Australia Day this year is to get out and ride in regional areas that have been hit by the bushfire crisis and spend your tourist dollar. Click here for our tips avoiding bushfire areas and what to do if caught in a bushfire situation. And...
The best way riders can help local communities affected by devastating bushfires is to avoid the area until the emergency...
Bushfires in eastern NSW will not stop the Walcha Motorcycle Weekend from going ahead from Friday (15 November 2019). Walcha...
Elspeth Beard is much-admired among many adventurers. At a time when few women travelled or rode motorbikes, Elspeth achieved an impressive feat- when she was just 23 years old she embarked on a solo motorbike journey around the world and became one of the first British women to do so....
A “freak show” of motorcycling will combine with the return of the national Harley Owners Group (HOG) rally in Walcha...
(Sponsored post) Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit New York City to take in the sights, experience the...
What better way to see the scenic Adriatic country of Croatia but with a local couple who have more than 20 years of motorcycle experience! Robert and Andrea Vrabec of Moto Tours Croatia have planned a 2400km ride through their home country which, as the map shows, is dominated by...
The Mary River Valley was almost deleted from our favourite list of places to ride when politicians threatened to flood...
The wonders of the Granite Belt in southern Queensland attracted Gold Coast rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes. He organised a...
The Granite Belt in southern Queensland tempts Gold Coast rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes who organised a two-day trip with the help of Monique Krause, marketing coordinator of Granite Belt Wine Country. Click here for the second part of his trip. The region is two hours west of the Gold Coast...
Having ridden the Tuscany region this year with Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours Italy, we can thoroughly recommend one of their...
Contributed post There are so many great reasons to consider taking a trip through Canada. There is the wilderness, mountains,...
Indian-based motorcycle tour company Legendary Moto Rides is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 10% discount on their three 2019 Himalayan tours riding the highest motorable roads in the world. To score the discount, just type in the code “MBW10%” when making a booking. Riders can save from about $A330 to...
The Adventurists must be the first motorcycle touring company to offer tours on monkey bikes and now add tours of...
Charley Boorman rates the 230km road from Hobart to Strahan in Tasmania one of the best stretches of tarmac in...
Whether it’s a clockwise or anticlockwise lap of Tassie you are planning to do, make sure you pack a copy of the guide book Throw Your Leg Over Tasmania. It’s the second book from authors/riders Bridget Hallam and Alan Cox. The first was Throw Your Leg Over South East Queensland & Northern New...
If you study a map of Australian roads you will find more roads per square kilometre in the Northern Rivers...
(Contributed post for North American readers) Are you planning a road trip on your motorbike or in your car? Sure...
The Scenic Rim region in South East Queensland surrounded by the Great Dividing Range and Border Ranges is the perfect location to explore on a motorcycle, writes local rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes. Beaudesert is the perfect place to start exploring the Scenic Rim as it is easily accessible from Brisbane,...
Australians can grab a 10% discount on 2019 two-wheeled adventure tours in Asia, Madagascar or Cuba as Extreme Bike Tours...
Most riders don’t use their horn, but is vital for travelling safely in Asia, writes travel writer Maria Visconti. (Click...
The Gold Coast hinterland has a heap of attractions for riders including winding roads, Red Rattlers and an Iron and Resin finish, writes local rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes. It’s a typical Gold Coast late winter stunner of a day as I lift the roller door and throw the...
Of course we would say that a motorcycle is the only way to see Italy, in particular the rolling panorama...
There are many great Gold Coast routes to explore that are short and sweet, yet can be meandered and enjoyed...
Some riders on an overseas motorcycle tour prefer a guide from their native country while others prefer a tour guide from the country in which they are travelling. I can understand the attraction of a tour guide from your own country as you share the same language, culture, interests, sense...
York Motorcycle Festival in Western Australia will return on April 14-15, 2018, with a vintage hillclimb added to the schedule....
Extreme Bike Tours is offering a remote extension to its Mongolian motorcycle tour with the opportunity to do some 4WDing...
If you’re a seasoned motorcyclist, you’ll love nothing better than a road trip on the open road ahead. Weather providing; motorbike road trips are a great way to get to know your machine better and become skilled in various conditions and situations. The more practice you have on your bike,...
If you’ve got nearly an hour to spare and want to watch some great adventure riding in the scenic New...
It doesn’t matter how long you ride for, you’ll never forget your first tour. It’s the maddest. It’s the one...
Australian motorcycle travel company World on Wheels is offering the first ladies-only tour of the Himalayas in 2018. WOW cofounder Denise Ferris (pictured above) says she has been thinking about a “ladies-only tour” for some time. “There are a lot more women who ride these days, so why not?” she...
Danish company Tourstart is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 20% discount on their new motorcycle ride planning and navigation app...
If you’re an experienced rider, and you’ve travelled to more places in Europe than you can count on both hands,...
The idea of traveling the world on a motorbike may seem laughable, especially on a budget. In reality, it is not just possible to do so, but quite a number of adventurers, have already done so. Guest blogger Peter King says the goal of this article is to assist would-be...
When Daniel Rintz finished uni he was worried about getting tangled up in a boring job, so rather than wait...
Rapid growth in the number of towns declaring themselves motorcycle friendly could devalue the term’s status, says Australian Motorcycle Council...
It seems most motorcyclists do not support regulation of Motorcycle Friendly Town status, according to our online poll with 55% against the idea. The survey was conducted after the Motorcycle Council of NSW created a committee to investigate regulation of Motorcycle Friendly Town status. To help them gauge the level...
The first Motorcycle Friendly Town in NSW admits it declared itself before many facilities were in place, but the town...
The first motorcycle friendly region, consisting of seven council areas, has been launched in Western Australia with a comprehensive list...
Heading out on the open road for a motorbiking road trip and camping weekend? There is nothing better than this and these trips always generate plenty of great stories to share once you return home. One key aspect to consider before setting off is your camping situation, as this will...
The roads around Invercargill are not all that exciting and the weather is usually horrible, but there are still some great...
Have you ever wanted to tour Italy with those who know all the spectacular back roads? Hear the Road Motorcycle...
Just you and your bike, or you and your other significant other – pillion-in-a-million or fellow rider – should try a weekend romantic getaway at Ravensbourne Escape. The luxury retreat is 90 minutes west of Brisbane at the top the Great Dividing Range on the challenging and scenic Esk-Hampton Road. ...
A couple of hundred riders rolled into the tiny town of Crows Nest yesterday to cut a cake and celebrate...
The South Burnett Regional Council in South-East Queensland could be the first shire to declare itself motorcycle friendly. It follows...
Australia’s first Motorcycle Friendly Region will be launched in Avon Valley, Western Australia, in April as the concept starts to gather pace around the country. The first Motorcycle Friendly Town was Bicheno in Tasmania, followed by Texas, SEQ, and last December Wauchope on the Oxley Highway joined the welcoming trend....