The Iron Giant Called Us Back

For the 30th Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, BTA returned to Eisenerz to witness a mountain celebrating its past, changing its sound, and pushing 500 riders to the edge“Some places stay with you long after the engine is off.” We were riding south from Munich,...

Steam, Gravel, and the Giant Loop Way

Inside the 2026 Giant Loop Ride in Eastern OregonBy the time the steam rose from the hot pond at Crystal Crane Hot Springs, the Giant Loop Ride had already become something larger than a motorcycle event. Tents and RVs dotted the open ground. Adventure bikes stood in...

Chasing Dust Through Patagonia

Volcanoes, Gravel Roads, and Long Days Riding Out of Bariloche Chapter 2Every long ride has a turning point. A moment when the outward journey ends and the road quietly pivots, pulling you back toward where you started while somehow delivering you somewhere completely...

Across Oregon’s Many Faces

Stolen Miles Cascades, lava fields, high desert, hot springs, and the Giant Loop Ride At BTA Magazine, we are always looking for the kind of journey that still carries the taste of discovery. Not simply a ride through beautiful country, and not another polished...

2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

2027 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally Built for the Long Way Around and the Hard Way Through“There are motorcycles designed to reach the end of the road. Then there are motorcycles built for the moment the road disappears completely.” The 2027 KTM 890 Adventure R...

Industry News

The Latest Advancements in Adventure Motorcycling

South Africa’s Pangea Rally

South Africa’s Pangea Rally

The Ultimate Fly-and-Ride AdventureInternational riding often involves expensive shipping and paperwork headaches. The Pangea Rally in South Africa solves this with a premium, plug-and-play rally...

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Giant Loop Overhauls the Engine

Giant Loop Overhauls the Engine

The original “go-light” brand gets stripped to the frame and rebuilt with a sharp new identity and next-gen products. Giant Loop, the Bend, Oregon brand that defined the rack-less luggage segment,...

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Latest issue

BTA MAGAZINE ISSUE#18 RELEASED

Explore the latest and greatest in Motorcycling with our latest issue, packed with reviews, event listings, adventure inspiration, and accessory guides.

Product Reviews

Gear Up for Adventure

Alpinestars AT-15 Back Pack

Alpinestars AT-15 Back Pack

Some Pieces of Gear Earn Their Place by Staying SimpleThe Alpinestars AT-15 Back Pack, part of the ALL TERRA line, became one of those pieces during our days in Oregon. It is a compact adventure...

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Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebag

Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebag

Luggage Becomes Important Before the Ride Begins.The Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebag was one of the first pieces of gear we had to understand in Oregon. Before the backcountry tracks, before the...

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NEXX X.RALLY Carbon

NEXX X.RALLY Carbon

Engineered for Adventure. Proven on the Road.Adventure helmets have become one of the fastest-evolving segments in motorcycle gear. Riders no longer expect a helmet to excel in only one discipline....

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Furygan Kalahari Jacket

Furygan Kalahari Jacket

One Jacket. Every Climate. Real Adventure Starts Here.Adventure riding asks more from riding gear than almost any other discipline in motorcycling. A jacket has to perform through changing...

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TRAIL RIDERS

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We’re on the hunt for thrilling tales and epic adventures to feature in our next issue!

Share your story with us and get a chance to be featured in the magazine, inspiring fellow riders and becoming a part of our community’s legacy. Your adventure deserves the spotlight—let’s tell it together!

BTA Mag. May-June 2026 Sneak Peak