The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to... Read More
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes... Read More
Sadly, Australian-based worldwide motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions closed down last June due to the pandemic. The “good news” for riders is that they can pick up a bargain as Compass Expeditions are now selling up their motorbike parts, tools and gear. Boss Mick McDonald says Compass Expeditions last year... Read More
We are always looking for a good read, especially something that’s funny and takes us away on our imaginary bikes... Read More
Even the pandemic can’t stop world motorcycle travel author Heather Ellis. The Aussie rider will share her inspirational travel experiences... Read More
Canada is the world’s second-largest country with a landmass of 9.1 million square kilometers. This country is located in North America and attracts millions of tourists every year. If you are a fan of coastlines, you will also come across the longest coastline in the world as it shares its... 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... Read More
Range and recharging times may still be an issue for electric motorcycles, yet it looks like the motorcycle travel industry may become electrified. A few years ago, Eidelweiss Motorcycle Tours in Europe started hiring electric Zero motorcycles, although it appears that is no longer the case. Perhaps they had too... 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... Read More
Clinton Wood didn’t have a plan to ride around the world — but he did — and that’s how he likes to travel. The 45-year-old cabinet maker and now Postie from Ipswich in Queensland says he has ridden more than 100,000km in more than 30 countries and three continents almost... 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... Read More
By Anthony Joseph* Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles that are loved all over the world. To some, motorcycles equal recreation and fun, others utilise these vehicles for sport and competition. Some countries have even adopted motorcycles as their primary form of transportation in many cities and consider them essential to... 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... Read More
Travel restrictions that include a virtual ban on motorcycle riding could lead to a rapid increase in anxiety and depression that outlasts the pandemic, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. The company says the enforced social isolation rules, along with the death threat from Covid-19 and financial disruption are a... 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... Read More
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... 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... Read More
Nimbin in northern NSW was the site of the famous Aquarius Festival 27 years ago and remains a unique tourist drawcard for its alternative hippie lifestyle. It’s also a popular attraction for riders — and not because they can stock up on illegal weed! In fact, riders are warned that... 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... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Of course, you have heard this statement before; it’s not the destination, but the journey. Whether you’re a serious adventurer or a more relaxed kind of biker, you can choose the motorcycle trip customized to your level and the type of experience you... 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... 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
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... Read More
Harley-Davidson has pulled out of the Walcha Motorcycle Festival due to the current bushfire threat, but the event will still go on from Friday (15-17 November 2019). Walcha Royal Cafe owner Toni Keable says HOG members from Perth have already arrived and many more have said they are still coming.... 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... Read More
Adventure rider Karolis Mieliauskas has completed what is most likely the world’s longest test ride on the new KTM 790 Adventure by riding 20,000km across Russia, the USA and UK. It’s not the Lithuanian adventurers first epic ride: In July 2016, he rode 11,000km from Vilnius to Vladivostok in 12 days; In... 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... Read More
After the recent bombing tragedy in Sri Lanka, security has been stepped up and it’s now deemed safe to ride this gem of a destination for motorcyclists. Who better to give us a guide to riding in Sri Lanka than Rohan Sourjah who has written a book about it called “Motorcycling... 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... Read More
Riders have been asked to stay away from bushfires in Queensland and northern NSW this weekend for their own sake and the lives of Fire and Emergency Services workers. The Maranoa, Warrego, Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Gold Coast hinterland and New England areas districts are facing extreme fire danger. Severe... 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... Read More
(Scandinavia travel article written by Emily Peyton, an avid reader with a passion for writing. She blogs on different topics with one aim – to help people in their lives and share trustful information.) Scandinavia has a lot of beautiful landscapes that just beg to be discovered. There are hundreds... 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... Read More
Sydney motorcycle dealer Peter Raymond Robinson, 59, has died in Bali when a truck ran through a red light and hit his scooter on Friday (7 June 2019). Bali police have arrested the truck driver, 24-year-old Dicky Agung Wijaksana. Graphic CCTV footage of the crash was posted on Instagram showing... 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... Read More
Riding South Africa is safe, but you may have to pay the cops $2 for a “drink” if they pull you over for a random licence check, says Brisbane rider Jim Hulme (pictured). The 69-year-old has just returned from an eight-day bike 2900km motorcycle tour of the north-east of South Africa... 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... 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
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... Read More
(Sponsored post) Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit New York City to take in the sights, experience the city’s melting pot culture, catch a Broadway show, visit one of the world’s leading museums, shop on Fifth Avenue, walk through Central Park, and so much more. In fact, there’s... 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... Read More
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... Read More