(Scandinavia travel article written by Emily Peyton, an avid reader with a passion for writing. She blogs on different topics... Read More
Australians can grab a 10% discount on 2019 two-wheeled adventure tours in Asia, Madagascar or Cuba as Extreme Bike Tours... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Few feelings come close to that of the wind blowing across your face as you plow through the country’s routes on your motorcycle. You get to take in the amazing sights and scenery as you ride to an epic adventure. The American dream... Read More
Contributed post (Image: Pamir Highway, Tajikistan) Any two-wheeled journey needs to be treated with care. We all know the truism... Read More
(Contributed post) We all get tired of tackling the same old city routes on our motorcycles. City streets are boring... Read More
(Sponsored post) If we’re being completely honest, bikers are rarely seen alone. Apart from biker groups, you’ll often see a couple riding similar or even the same motorcycles, usually Harley-Davidsons, going on a road trip together. It doesn’t matter if the two have met at a bike rally or on... Read More
If you’re an experienced rider, and you’ve travelled to more places in Europe than you can count on both hands,... Read More
(Article by Susan Wallace*) The enthralling experience that open-air riding offers is virtually unmatched, and you can be sure that no... Read More
There are many great Gold Coast routes to explore that are short and sweet, yet can be meandered and enjoyed over several hours, says local rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes, 45. Here he has selected a favourite called the Panorama/Beechmont/Clagiraba circuit that can be ridden in under two hours. For... Read More
If you want a holiday, try a Women’s Weekly cruise, but if you want some adventure, try a Ferris Wheels... Read More
(Sponsored article on motorcycle travel for our Northern Hemisphere readers) A motorcycle road trip is an exhilarating and thrilling experience.... Read More
Wauchope, the gateway to the famed Oxley Highway, will this Saturday declare itself the first motorcycle friendly town in NSW. Its follows Bicheno in Tasmania which was the first Motorcycle Friendly Town in Australia and Texas in Queensland which was the first on the mainland. The Wauchope initiative to declare... Read More
While many riders wish they could ride around the world on a motorcycle, there are few that would consider doing... Read More
The Australian leg of the Women Riders World Relay 2019 has the most riders of any nation taking part, says... Read More
Adventure motorcycle riders who travel light may be interested in this lightweight backpack that converts into a tent in seconds. The 450g BivyPack was conceived by Kenny Flannery who is now trying to raise about $13,000 with a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign and has reached half the funds at the half... Read More
MotorbikeWriter invites reader, riders and bloggers to send us their travel stories about interesting roads and exotic locations. This entry... Read More
Contributed post According to statista.com, as of 2016, California had the largest amount registered motorcycles in the nation, with more... Read More
Blonde female rider Heather Ward has written an inspirational book – “Fat Bob and the Blonde – Girl Torque” – about her lap of Australia on a Fat Bob towing a trailer. But even more inspiring is the fact that she is back on the bike after a major crash... Read More
The Bunya Mountains in South East Queensland are now definitely on the list of overnight destinations for motorcycle riders. They... Read More
Canadian couple Diana and Loren Schroff of Brisbane are addicted to long distance motorcycle travel around Australia and their native... Read More
(Contributed post) Riders love being on the road, feeling the rush of air around them, and staring at the path ahead. It gives you a view like never before and allows you time to bond with your loved one and share the thrill of the ride. So, if you are... Read More
Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor (pictured above) have concluded their electric adventure riding Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycles from Tiera Del Fuego... Read More
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are expected to do their third travel documentary, Long Way Up, from South America to Los... Read More
Charley Boorman is riding again after his major motorcycle crash in 2016 and ready for his big African adventure later this year. The “Long Way” motorcycle adventurer is about to set off for Tasmania on the annual Compass Expeditions tour. In September 2018, he will return to Africa for another Long... Read More
Motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman has bared all for Motorbike Writer readers, including his backside! Charley had just returned from a... Read More
Charley Boorman rates the 230km road from Hobart to Strahan in Tasmania one of the best stretches of tarmac in... Read More
One of the most important decisions when booking a motorcycle tour is choosing the right bike to ride on the tour. Some companies only offer one type or model of bike, but Hear the Road Italian Motorcycle Tours boss Enrico Grassi offers quite a diverse range of motorcycles. Tuscany motorcycle... Read More
Crows Nest in South East Queensland is the fourth Australian town to declare itself a motorcycle friendly town with more towns... Read More
A couple of hundred riders rolled into the tiny town of Crows Nest yesterday to cut a cake and celebrate... Read More
Riders now have a helpful online tour guide resource for the motorcycle friendly Crows Nest region north of Toowoomba. Crows Nest became a motorcycle friendly town a year ago and has since developed a good social media presence, added several motorcycle parking spots in the centre of town and produced... Read More
Most riders love a good round-trip, but there are many dead-end routes that can be just as rewarding for motorcyclists.... Read More
Riders looking for an overseas riding adventure can secure a 10% discount on seven adventures with Extreme Bike Tours in... Read More
The unique Dukes Road Old School Bikers Social Club has established a clubhouse in a rural setting to provide riders with free camping and facilities for meetings and social occasions. It is based on Dukes Rd, Cooyar, on the Darling Downs about 90km north of Toowoomba on a 40-hectare (100 acres) property. Spokesman... Read More
Elspeth Beard is much-admired among many adventurers. At a time when few women travelled or rode motorbikes, Elspeth achieved an... Read More
Despite a broken wiring loom, Lithuanian motorcycle adventurer Karolis Mieliauskas has successfully competed an epic ride to the coldest place... Read More
Travelling solo can be scary especially if it is overseas for the first time. To begin with, there are a million questions that you might ask yourself and end up not getting answers. For instance, you might want to know where to go, if there would be someone to chat... Read More
Contributed post There are so many great reasons to consider taking a trip through Canada. There is the wilderness, mountains,... Read More
The Scenic Rim region in South East Queensland surrounded by the Great Dividing Range and Border Ranges is the perfect... Read More
Extreme Bike Tours is offering an “extreme” discount of $US1000 (about $A1280 and €817) on their April 2018 Bhutan motorbike adventure. Riders need only book before March 5, 2018, for the discount on the 15-day tour starting on April 14. Extremely good chaps Extreme Bike Tours offers tours in the... Read More
It doesn’t matter how long you ride for, you’ll never forget your first tour. It’s the maddest. It’s the one... Read More
A female rider who claims to the first woman to ride around Africa solo on a motorcycle will lead a... Read More
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.... Read More
This is the first weekend that all states and territories have eased travel restrictions and we expect a lot of... Read More
By Anthony Joseph* Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles that are loved all over the world. To some, motorcycles equal recreation... Read More
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... Read More
If you’ve got nearly an hour to spare and want to watch some great adventure riding in the scenic New... Read More
A Victorian couple on a dream riding holiday through Europe are now fighting for their lives after being crushed by... Read More
Getting a good coffee is one of the joys on the road for a rider, writes Jason Barton* and an outback coffee can be a very rare luxury, indeed! Jason’s touring luxuries Along with carrying tins of tuna flavoured with cracked black pepper and lemon, one of my simple luxuries... Read More
The wonders of the Granite Belt in southern Queensland attracted Gold Coast rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes. He organised a... Read More
The roads around Invercargill are not all that exciting and the weather is usually horrible, but there are still some great... Read More
Just about every biker appreciates a good long biking road trip. Even more important for the biker is the great stopover they will encounter on these trips. Consider the dusty canyon trails of Arizona to the beautiful springs of Texas. Or, the undulating mountains in Washington State … Truly, there... Read More
Rapid growth in the number of towns declaring themselves motorcycle friendly could devalue the term’s status, says Australian Motorcycle Council... Read More
If you are interested in touring southeast Queensland and northern NSW, the guide book Throw Your Leg Over also comes with... Read More
If there is no room in your luggage or under your seat for a toolkit, you can still rely on this handy Andy Tool from Andy Strapz. This multi-tool is 18 tools in one small stainless-steel device that slips inside a handy pouch that you can attach to your belt,... Read More
Harley-Davidson has pulled out of the Walcha Motorcycle Festival due to the current bushfire threat, but the event will still... Read More
Motorcycle tour guides are usually smart people with a lot of practical tricks that make your journey easier and Hear... Read More
Victorian rider Heather Ellis has released her second book, Timeless On The Silk Road: An Odyssey From London to Hanoi. It follows her first book, Ubuntu: One Woman’s Motorcycle Odyssey Across Africa, in which Heather documents her solo ride on a Yamaha TT600 through Africa in 1993-94 at the age 28. Over 15 months, Heather... Read More
Famous US car hire company Hertz has widened its business network to include a motorcycle hire and tour service in... Read More
Australian motorcycle travel company World on Wheels is offering the first ladies-only tour of the Himalayas in 2018. WOW cofounder... Read More
Nothing beats local knowledge when you’re riding overseas and today we have an old friend in Christchurch who reveals the treasures of the riding roads down the Banks Peninsula to Akaroa and the secrets of Quake City. It’s day 11 of our Hobbit Odyssey tour of New Zealand on a... Read More