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An Orange Wave Rips Across New Zealand’s North Island

Jamie Elvidge — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:11:04 +0000

New Zealand is home to snow-capped peaks, vast fjords, picture-perfect beaches and dense virgin forests. There are vibrant cities as well, though the island nation’s biggest draw is its glorious landscapes and the adventures they promise. For adventure bike riders this country is a paradise of opportunity, and perhaps even more so for KTM owners, […]

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My First Time Riding Enduro, How Hard Could It Be?

Ken Morse — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:37:52 +0000

Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and Inyo Mountains of California lies a land of towering summits flanked by glaciers, the bases of which are contrasted by sweltering deserts that harbor less life than the bottom of the ocean. Massive boulders look as though they were cast down by some ancient, monolithic beast, while countless springs […]

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Ricky Carmichael’s Epic Adventure Out West On Triumph Tiger 1200s

Jamie Elvidge — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:12:17 +0000

Ricky Carmichael might be the winningest motocross racer of all time, but he’s also no slouch when it comes to making the most of his retirement. After all, the guy is only 43 years old, and with more than 150 pro wins under his belt, including 10 AMA Motocross and 5 Supercross Championships, there’s nothing […]

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15 Spots You Don’t Want To Miss On A Ride Thru The Lost Sierra

Ken Morse — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:28:45 +0000

About an hour North of Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada holds a hidden gem found beyond the main roads — a region filled with craggy peaks, ancient lakes, countless picture-perfect vistas, and a history made rich both literally and figuratively by California’s famous Gold Rush. More than 170 years ago, the lure of gold brought […]

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10 Must-See Sites On A Ride Thru Lassen Volcanic National Park

Ken Morse — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:43:12 +0000

Nestled in California’s northeastern corner lies Lassen Volcanic National Park and the surrounding National Forest — a desolate volcanic paradise connected by an endless mesh of forest roads and trails. The landscape is teeming with volcanic cinder cones, inspiring vistas, unique wildlife, and high alpine lakes. With its burbling pits of sulfuric acid, fumaroles spewing […]

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To Where The Road Ends: Dalton Or Dempster Highway – Which One?

Chad Horton — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:56:11 +0000

The end of the road beckons. “Why” is a question as old as time. When a reporter asked George Mallory why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, prior to his third fateful attempt to summit the highest mountain on earth, he simply responded, “Because it’s there”. That seems as good a reason as any. For […]

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Lost and Found: Moto Expedition To Discover The Lost Sierra

Jon Beck — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:27:54 +0000

People get lost. Keys get lost. But forests? They’re usually kinda big, and who would have the wherewithal to misplace a forest anyway? California has apparently pulled off this unlikely feat. Directly adjacent to exceedingly famous locations in the Sierra Nevada such as Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Mammoth Lakes are the Lakes Basin and Sierra […]

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Explore Italy’s Backroads On A DesertX Or Multistrada With Ducati

ADV Pulse Staff — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:31:27 +0000

Want to explore some of the most epic tracks Europe has to offer? Ducati has launched several new adventure experiences, taking riders to unforgettable destinations across Italy and France aboard the manufacturer’s touring and adventure bikes. Ducati’s Riding Experiences are being introduced under the name “DRE Travel Adventures” and feature three different unique trips starting […]

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Royal Enfield Himalayan Riders Successfully Reach South Pole

ADV Pulse Staff — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:43:12 +0000

After years of planning and testing, the intrepid duo of Santhosh Vijay Kumar and Dean Coxson have reached the geographic South Pole by motorcycle — finally making their ambitious dream a reality on December 16th, 2021. The attempt, announced only a couple of months ago, saw their two modified Himalayan motorcycles battle extreme temperatures, ice […]

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New Adventure Bike Route Through Pyrenees Mountains On The Way

Jamie Elvidge — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:42:49 +0000

The landscape of adventure-ride planning forever changed in 2010 with the introduction of the first Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR). Suddenly we had easy access to free GPS tracks to guide us on meticulously-scouted, multi-day off-road rides, with a bucket list-worthy trip in a new region added each year. But did you know there is a […]

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