Yesterday we told you what factors Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s FaceBook fans say make great weekend destinations. Today we get specific with locations. Given that these riders come from across countries and borders, some of these are out of range for a weekend ride. Incorporate them into a longer tour if you’re in the area. They [...]
During a recent chat on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s FaceBook page, we asked fans, “What criteria do you look for in a motorcycle weekend destinations?” Here’s what they had to say. Tomorrow we’ll name their favorite destinations. Given that these riders come from across countries and borders, some of these are out of range for a [...]
Yesterday we told you what factors Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s FaceBook fans, consider make for a great day ride. Today we share some ideas on favorite destination. Given that these riders come from across the country, some of these are out of range for a day ride. Make them part of a longer tour if [...]
For those of you who have to “deal” with winter, what do you do to get your bike-fix during the long cold months? We posed the question during a recent chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s FaceBook page. These riders tell us how they manage. Add your tips in the comments below. 22 Riders [...]
While no one keeps numbers on these things, it seems that most motorcycle adventure travelers, at least the ones I knew, were single. It makes it easy to pick up and go. Now all of a sudden, I’m hearing of more couples who are taking off – across the continent and around the world. Their [...]
We all have an ‘adventure gene.’ It’s really our inner self, seeking expression, urging us to follow our heart and try something new. It needn’t be grandiose. The scale can be whatever makes it an adventure to you. Whether we want to learn to ride a motorcycle, down-hill ski, move around the block, change jobs, [...]
In this second of two-parts, we explore four of seven ingredients which constrain empowerment. Excerpted from Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. The messages are universal, so if motorcycles are not your “thing”, substitute whatever works for you. Read Part I. Physical requirements. Am I strong enough to handle it? Am I capable of [...]
Today Alberta’s Marcy Field arrives in Miramichi, New Brunswick on her Unshackled Tour, capping off a 14-day cross-Canada ride and fulfilling a goal to make a difference. Both concepts were created to celebrate a milestone birthday — her 60th. Marcy’s not the first person to tackle a solo 4,636 km (2,880 miles) motorcycle ride and [...]
A wide range of riders with diverse experience, locations and perspectives share their perspectives on solo travel. Taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated on Motorcycle Mojo Magazine’s page, each one carries its own wisdom, along with some humor! Thanks to Carla King for the photo. Carla is a veteran of solo travel around [...]
In this first of two-parts, we explore four of seven sources of fear which constrain empowerment. The messages are universal, so if motorcycles are not your “thing”, substitute whatever works for you. Excerpted from Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. In spite of the call to our wild nature, we resist going with it. [...]
