by Liz Jansen Last summer I was a 60-year-old woman, traveling solo by motorcycle across the continent, camping, exploring, and meeting many wonderful friends. This spring, I was back where I started geographically, confined to a small apartment—the same woman,…
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19 Riders Recommend Which Motorcycle Tools to Carry for Travel
As reliable as most bikes are, it’s still a good idea to ride prepared. Qualified mechanics may not be within reach of where you are on the open road and if you get a flat, a saddlebag mount breaks or…
Rene Cormier Doing it His Way
At 33 years of age, Rene Cormier sold all his material possessions and decided to travel the world by motorcycle. Five and a half years, 41 countries, 154,000 kilometers (95,000 miles) and countless memories later he returned. Now in his…
Women and Motorcycles: Pam Beatson Speaks
Women Riders Speak is an interview series about women and motorcycles. Through their stories, they illustrate the transformative role motorcycling has played in their life. What prompted you to get into motorcycling? I have loved motorcycles ever since I was…
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