Canada is the world’s second-largest country with a landmass of 9.1 million square kilometers. This country is located in North... Read More
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for someone compatible? Did you know you can meet a diverse range of potential... 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
Range and recharging times may still be an issue for electric motorcycles, yet it looks like the motorcycle travel industry... Read More
If you want to ride your bike in Devon, UK, then you are surely in for a great time as... Read More
We don’t usually recommend riders have tunnel vision, unless it’s an unused historic tunnel of which there are many throughout the nation. If you’re a bit of a history buff, or you just enjoy something unusual on your bike trip, check them out. You may be surprised to find that... Read More
Clinton Wood didn’t have a plan to ride around the world — but he did — and that’s how he... Read More
Tasmania wants to encourage domestic tourism with free or discounted fares for all vehicles including motorcycles on the Spirit of... Read More
This is the first weekend that all states and territories have eased travel restrictions and we expect a lot of bikes out on the roads throughout Australia and the UK. As we noted in our above meme a few weeks ago: “When the lockdown ends … You won’t see me... 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
(Article by Mike Ray*) Few countries promise such fantastic motorbiking opportunities as Australia. With endless kilometres of the open road... Read More
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... Read More
Travel restrictions that include a virtual ban on motorcycle riding could lead to a rapid increase in anxiety and depression that... 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
There is nothing dead about the amazing ‘dead-end” ride to O’Reilly’s and back on the Lamington National Park Rd in South East Queensland. Despite the Gold Coast hinterland being ravaged by bushfires in September 2019, the scenery along this road is as spectacular and pristine as ever. You wouldn’t even... Read More
New Zealand offers some of the world’s best motorbike roads and a large number of postcard-worthy routes, begging you to... Read More
If you’ve booked an overseas motorcycle tour this year and are thinking of cancelling due to the threat of coronavirus,... Read More
The free Fire Aid Ride this Sunday (23 February 2020) will be the first in a series of rides every two months for the rest of the year to draw visitors to towns that have been drastically affected by the recent bushfires. There is no fee to join the ride but... Read More
Nimbin in northern NSW was the site of the famous Aquarius Festival 27 years ago and remains a unique tourist... Read More
The best way riders can help local communities affected by devastating bushfires is to avoid the area until the emergency... Read More
(Sponsored Post) How far would you go to win a fortune? Would you hop stark naked (but sporting a helmet!) on a motorcycle and race against the clock through the Irish countryside? Someone in the sleepy town of Tulaigh Mhór (Tullymore), population 52, has won the lottery, and the town locals have... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Of course, you have heard this statement before; it’s not the destination, but... 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
(Contributed article) When headed out on a long distance trip in another country, there is quite a bit of excitement involved. However, before you get to the good stuff, there are a number of important considerations that you must make first. Being aware of certain details ahead of time can... Read More
(Contributed post) Riders love being on the road, feeling the rush of air around them, and staring at the path... Read More
With bushfires forcing road closures across several states, you may need to make some alternative plans this weekend. Riders should... Read More
(Article by Susan Wallace*) The enthralling experience that open-air riding offers is virtually unmatched, and you can be sure that no vehicle can come close to providing it. With the popularity of these two-wheelers increasingly surging, motorbike makers are working steadily to deliver quality, functional, and practical motorbikes. But even so,... 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
Moto Guzzi Australia has confirmed we will be getting the new V85 TT Travel unveiled last week at the EICMA... Read More
A Victorian couple on a dream riding holiday through Europe are now fighting for their lives after being crushed by a tractor trailer on the Stevio Pass in northern Italy last month. Richard Hogg, 65, and wife Lorna, 62, have only recently started breathing on their own as they recover... Read More
Adventure rider Karolis Mieliauskas has completed what is most likely the world’s longest test ride on the new KTM 790... Read More
(Sponsored article on writing and riding) Writers are always filled with a sort of wanderlust that always keeps them moving... Read More
(Article on life on the open road by Mike Ray*) If you haven’t taken some time out from life to explore the vast expanse of our world, you’re missing out. There’s something extraordinary about packing up some essential belongings, jumping on your bike and cruising off into the sunset. OK,... Read More
After the recent bombing tragedy in Sri Lanka, security has been stepped up and it’s now deemed safe to ride... Read More
(Sponsored article on motorcycle travel for our Northern Hemisphere readers) A motorcycle road trip is an exhilarating and thrilling experience.... Read More
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are expected to do their third travel documentary, Long Way Up, from South America to Los Angeles on Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles. They are also expected to be supported by two electric Rivian R1T pick-up trucks which are likely to carry DC fast chargers. South American press have... Read More
Riders have been asked to stay away from bushfires in Queensland and northern NSW this weekend for their own sake... Read More
More than 90 riders ushered the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) into Queensland today, including the only woman who plans to ride... 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
(Scandinavia travel article written by Emily Peyton, an avid reader with a passion for writing. She blogs on different topics... Read More
(Moroccan Magic in Dades Gorge. Image: World On Wheels (Sponsored post) There are no methods to this crazy life we... Read More
What numb nuts Queenslander, currently enjoying a mild winter, organises a tour south to Nabiac during a cold and wet snap and the second State of Origin game? Me, that’s who! I will be setting off with five fellow mad Maroons this Saturday for “Mexico” (what Queenslanders call anywhere south... Read More
Sydney motorcycle dealer Peter Raymond Robinson, 59, has died in Bali when a truck ran through a red light and... Read More
South America travel article by: Ron Marshall Adventure riding got you down? Anyone confined to the pristine roads and mild... Read More
(Contributed post) We all get tired of tackling the same old city routes on our motorcycles. City streets are boring and they don’t challenge the capabilities of the machines we ride. Unleashing their potential requires challenging routes that will trigger our primal instincts and get our adrenaline pumping. If you are... Read More
Riding South Africa is safe, but you may have to pay the cops $2 for a “drink” if they pull... Read More
A Spanish woman who rode her Ducati Scrambler 15,000km through Africa has been honoured with the Spanish Geographical Society’s Journey of... Read More
The Australian leg of the Women Riders World Relay 2019 has the most riders of any nation taking part, says Aussie relay ambassador Christi Hartwig (pictured above). She says even though registrations have not officially opened for the relay which will pass through Australia in August/September, they already have 3500... 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... 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
If I pass roads with names such as Goat Track or Hell Hole Creek Road, it’s like a red rag to a bull and I simply have to explore it. Sometimes these roads have warning signs that ban trucks or caravans, or warn of tight curves, gravel and other hazards.... Read More
(Sponsored post) Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit New York City to take in the sights, experience the... Read More
(Sponsored post) If we’re being completely honest, bikers are rarely seen alone. Apart from biker groups, you’ll often see a... Read More
Despite a broken wiring loom, Lithuanian motorcycle adventurer Karolis Mieliauskas has successfully competed an epic ride to the coldest place on earth on a Yamaha Tenere. We published an article in late January about his plans and many readers thought he was crazy to ride 1000km across Siberia in temperatures... Read More
What better way to see the scenic Adriatic country of Croatia but with a local couple who have more than... 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
The Mary River Valley was almost deleted from our favourite list of places to ride when politicians threatened to flood it for a dam! It’s a long and stupid political story, but thankfully sanity prevailed and the massive Traveston Dam was never built. So a pretty little valley north of... 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
Contributed post There are so many great reasons to consider taking a trip through Canada. There is the wilderness, mountains,... Read More
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... Read More