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ADV Mission: On The Hunt For Secret Motocross Tracks In The Desert

Rob Dabney — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:42:21 +0000

From abandoned homesteads to strange memorials, geologic wonders and weird works of art, the desert is chock full of mysterious places. Chances are, you’ve probably come across a few yourself out riding your adventure bike. Other times you hear about these places from friends or a local you run into, and they become the perfect […]

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Journey To White Pocket: Finding A Hidden Gem In Northern Arizona

Ken Morse — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:41:38 +0000

Chances are, you’ve come across photos on the Internet of the beautiful swirling sandstone formation in Northern Arizona known as “The Wave.” It was a little known spot in the northwestern corner of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument up until 2009. That was before Microsoft launched Windows 7 with a stunning desktop wallpaper image of […]

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Watch: BDR-Style Route Through Montenegro & Albania

Jamie Elvidge — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:40:30 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of riding an adventure bike through the stunning landscapes of the Balkan Peninsula? Well, you’d be in luck. Adventure Country Tracks (ACT) — Europe’s answer to Backroad Discovery Routes — has released a beautifully shot, feature-length video in preparation for its newest tracks through Montenegro and Albania, scheduled for release in […]

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New ‘Trans Morocco Trail’ Self-Guided Adventure Route Launched

Justin Hughes — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:51:53 +0000

One of the great things about routes like the Trans America Trail and Backcountry Discovery Routes is that area experts have already done the research for you. All you have to do is follow the route and plan your stops based on the information provided. This formula is continuing to gain popularity worldwide, as shown […]

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Riding In The Shadow Of Giants On California’s Redwood Coast

Ken Morse — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:48:26 +0000

With the year’s most intense heat wave looming on the horizon, the thought of escaping to California’s Redwood Coast for a weekend adventure became insatiable. There’s a unique freedom that comes with riding out of the sweltering heat, feeling the temperature drop with every mile closer to the ocean. The cool wind pushing through my […]

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How This RTW Couple Riding With Their Pup Turned Tragedy Into Joy

Jamie Elvidge — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:17:49 +0000

We can all agree that a successful multi-year, around the world motorcycle trip requires much more than a sense of adventure. It takes planning, resources and above all, the ability to be cool with all types of adversity. That’s tough enough when you’re riding solo or as a couple, but add animals into the mix, […]

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LA2AZ: Off-Road From LA’s Urban Sprawl To The Border of Arizona

Rob Dabney — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:05:01 +0000

We’ve all heard of the legendary ‘LA-Barstow to Vegas’ (LAB2V) which occurs Thanksgiving weekend each year. The roughly 400-mile route, from North Los Angeles County to the bright lights of Nevada’s Vegas Strip, has been one of the most popular Dual Sport rides since its inaugural running back in 1984. More recently, the Backcountry Discovery […]

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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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Rider Makes First Unassisted, Solo Crossing Of Africa On E-Motorcycle

ADV Pulse Staff — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:31:01 +0000

It’s one thing to cross a continent on an electric motorcycle, accompanied by a fleet of support vehicles and your buddy riding next to you (see “Long Way Up”). It’s quite another to do it solo with no assistance, no back up bikes and no generator chasing you. That’s how veteran adventure rider Sinje Gottwald […]

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