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We Previewed The ‘Long Way Up,’ Here Is What You Can Expect

Jamie Elvidge — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:00:27 +0000

This week we were given early access to preview Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s first three episodes of the ‘Long Way Up’ ahead of its September 18th debut on Apple TV+. This series, which follows the buddies as they ride from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Los Angeles, comes 16 years after the original Long Way Round […]

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Rider Becomes Youngest to Circle the Globe Solo on a Motorcycle

Jamie Elvidge — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:31:57 +0000

When Londoner Henry Crew started riding motorcycles at age 19 he couldn’t get enough. He sold his car, bought a 1982 Yamaha XS400 and immediately felt his life shift in a new and positive direction. Four years later he was riding away from home, solo and unsupported, on a journey that would make him the […]

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The Hard Way Down: Army Vets Cross Dangerous Darien Gap on KLRs

Bob Whitby — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:10:00 +0000

Here’s a bit of advice you rarely hear from someone who just completed a first-of-its kind adventure: Don’t. As in, don’t try this yourself. That’s the advice of Wayne Mitchell, part of a 4-rider team of army paratroopers on a motorcycle expedition from the Arctic Circle to the tip of Argentina. Many others have made […]

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8 Reasons Ecuador Should Be One of Your Top Bucket List Rides

Bob Whitby — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:55:28 +0000

In the winter, adventure riders’ thoughts turn to… any place where it isn’t winter. As luck, and geography, would have it, there’s a place where the terrain can change from high mountains to lush rainforest in a single ride, where the culture is exotic yet accessible, where the locals are friendly, and where winter doesn’t […]

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Couple Quits Jobs and Sets Out on Epic 2-Up RTW Adventure

Egle Gerulaityte — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:36:44 +0000

Marta quit her job as a sales manager and Lukasz as a logistics expert to set out on a life of adventure riding 2-up round the world. Realizing the time was now or never, Lukasz and Marta quit their jobs, packed their BMW F800GS motorcycle and set out on a 2-up round-the-world adventure. After completing […]

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10 Best on a Bucket List Ride Through South America

Jim Hyde — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:57:46 +0000

Every time I mention the “Big South America Trip” we did last fall on Adventure Bikes, people want to know more about it and the number one question (always) is… What was the best part? Seriously? How can you pick a “best moment” when you’ve traveled 11,000 miles through six amazing countries and some […]

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Honda Africa Twin Riders Break Climbing World Record

ADV Pulse Staff — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:49:30 +0000

A team of Honda Africa Twin riders have completed a world record expedition climbing the Nevado Ojos del Salado Volcano, located between the border of Argentina and Chile. At 22,608 feet (6,891 meters) high, it is the highest volcano in the world. A climb that was made even tougher by adding the challenge of reaching […]

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Army Paratroopers Undertake Expedition Thru Dangerous Darien Gap

Bob Whitby — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:27:59 +0000

Many adventure riders have made the trip from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Tierra del Fuego at the tip of South America. It’s a ride spanning everything from tundra, to jungles, to windswept plains, but thanks to the Pan American Highway road network, it can be done by just about anything on wheels. The Guinness Book […]

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ADV Riders Set Endurance Record Only Achievable in Ecuador

ADV Pulse Staff — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:29:01 +0000

Eight-time endurance driving record holder Carl Reese of California and his companion Sebastián Montero of Ecuador have set a new world endurance record for motorcycles. The pair rode BMW R1200GS adventure bikes from the closest point on Earth to the sun, down to sea-level in a single day. During their endeavor, Reese and Montero had […]

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Expedition 65: Seeking the End of the World on ADV Bikes

Alfonse Palaima — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:26:06 +0000

You might recall my story last month detailing a lengthy decision making process in preparing for a ride to the end of the world. In that story, I opted for the standard BMW R1200GS over the R1200GS Adventure. For various reasons, I ended up choosing a used 2012 Triple Black BMW R1200GS for the trip. […]

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