Deep in the Heart of the Iron GiantErzbergrodeo. The name speaks for itself. Nearly 30 years of history, tradition, and mechanical brutality wrapped into one of the toughest motorcycle events on Earth. Just finishing is an achievement, this year,...
Top Motorcycle Adventure Routes in Austria“So, You Think You’re Ready for the Sauna?” It’s funny how some of the most memorable parts of a motorbike trip have nothing to do with the bike itself. You spend the day carving through mountain passes,...
A Grit-Fueled Journey Across the Southeast Backcountry Chapter 1 of 2In the summer of 2024, after learning of the upcoming release of the new South East BDR route (SEBDR) from Backcountry Discovery Routes (ridebdr.com), Donna Farrell and Tami Bakke...
The BMW R 1300 GS, That Did It All Hard Trails, Alpine Passes.The first thing that hits you is their size. They’re huge, especially the Adventure. Broad, tall, full of muscle and purpose. And yet, there’s something irresistibly beautiful about...
KOVE 450 Rally Purpose-Built for the WildIn a market flooded with adventure bikes that promise the world but shy away from true grit, the KOVE 450 Rally stands out as a machine that doesn’t just look ready, it is prepared. Purpose-built for...
If you’ve been searching for an adventure helmet blending lightweight comfort, tech-savvy design, and premium safety credentials, we’ve just returned from Austria with a story worth sharing. Over two intense weeks, covering 12 hours daily across...
Adventure riding is rarely about staying on course. It’s about adapting, reacting, and embracing every twist, both on the map and under the tires. The same could be said of your gear. On a recent two-week ride across the alpine heart of...
There’s a moment in every rider’s journey when the road turns unpredictable, maybe it’s a sudden pothole, a loose patch of gravel, or the car that didn’t see you coming. Body armor and heavy gear have been the shield against the unknown for years....