In two days, I begin 6 weeks (or so) on the road. Most of it will be solo travel, dotted by visits with friends along the way. And of course, it will be filled with friends I haven’t yet met. …
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It’s a sickening feeling. A sudden blackout and then the only perceptible movement is a spinning wheel. My computer crashed. All the work I’d poured heart and soul into for 9 months (as long as I’ve had the MAC) was gone. …
While none of these things were new lessons, they came home in a new way this weekend, when I was at Lawrence Hacking’s Overland Adventure Rally. From start to finish, it was an incredible experience – this time, right in …
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One does not spend 3 days with world class adventurers and not leave inspired. The crowd at Lawrence Hackings Overland Adventure Rally, shared a common joie die vivre, the result of pushing past their comfort zone to follow their heart. …
by Liz Jansen While many would disagree, riding in the rain can be enjoyable, fun and safe. I love it! As long as I’m prepared Having said that, wet weather riding carries unique hazards. It’s more important than ever that …
Always a proponent of continuous learning, it was with excitement tinged with apprehension that I attended Lee Park’s Total Control advanced riding program. I know there’s always much to learn, or maybe better put, much to correct when it …
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With hot weather in full swing across Canada and the US, it seemed fitting to revisit this topic, pulled from the archives. Keep cool everyone! Surviving the Heat: 10 Tips for Hot Weather Motorcycle Riding It happened to …
What would you think if a motorcycle decided it would like to become a tour bus? This poor motorcycle hadn’t been ridden much during its lifetime, and when it was, its rider didn’t come anywhere close to pushing its …
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While group riding is lots of fun, when choosing others to ride with, safety must be the #1 priority. We asked riders, in the groups you ride with, what does your group do when a member of a group …
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Picture a road stretching out in front of you. The way is clear, there are no obstacles and you can go through at whatever speed you’re comfortable with, enjoying the scenery along the way. You feel free, strong and …