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More of the Sights from Intermot

Intermot is taking place in Cologne, Germany this week (Oct. 1-5). It’s the largest motorcycle exibition in the world and it only happens every other year.

2 Ride the World: Under Saharan Skies – Part 1

Clinging precariously to the northern tip of Africa, Ceuta is the last Spanish enclave in this vast continent and from where we’ll start our Moroccan adventure. At the border, it’s late November and 100 degrees. 

Archambault’s Angle: Love Your Feet

Socks are one of the least glamorous, and often overlooked pieces of riding gear.  Hidden away in boots, no thought is given to socks unless they don’t work.

It’s Baja Rally Time

Iain Glynn, Touratech-USA staff member and Chief Riding Officer is spending September 24 – 28 participating in the second annual Baja Rally. It, of course is being run in the heat of the rugged Baja, California region. He’s down there with a team of riders and technical supporters from the Seattle area. 

Did You Know?

Our friends, photographer Shawn Thomas and rider Jason Houle, were at a recent Rawhyde event and set out to prove….

Braced For Adventure

The factory lower crash bars for the water-cooled R1200GS and Adventure model look great, but lack a critical rear brace. If your motorcycle takes a hard fall, the factory bars can fold right into the engine, causing damage to the valve cover and the cylinder of your water-boxer.