ADV Riding

Film Trailer – Collected Threads: Central America

This is the trailer for the upcoming five-part series, 'Collected Threads: Central America' by Touratech supported rider and filmmaker Jesse Szynal. Jesse is an exciting new voice in the ADV motorcycle world and recently completed a ride from Panama to California. He documented the amazing people and fantastic places he visited on his motorcycle. 'Collected Threads: Central America' [...]

Mick McDonald on the Companero Riding Suit and Aventuro Mod Helmet

Mick McDonald, founder and owner of Compass Expeditions, has led his fair share of adventure motorcycle tours over the past ten years. He has covered more of this world than most on two wheels and knows a thing or two about the importance of comfort when it comes to staying safe on a bike in [...]

Motorcycle Suspension Setup: From Sag to Preload

Like every adventure motorcyclist, you always want your bike to perform a little bit better. Sure, there are various ADV gizmos and gadgets on the market that will improve certain aspects, but if you really want to take your bike to the next level, put your focus into understanding and improving the suspension setup. We [...]

ADV Motorcycle GPS Navigation | Top 10 Tips

The road ahead is unknown—each passing mile is a completely new experience, and every trail presents a different condition. Then, it bites you. Quickly and unexpected, the route becomes too difficult, the roadblock stops you, or traffic comes to a dead halt. Whatever it may be, you’re stuck. You picked your destination on a map [...]

Motorcycle Camping Tips: Cooking on the Trail

Words and photos by Ron Lieback When we think of extended motorcycle touring, the idea of “freedom” and “getting away from it all” typically fuels our desires to get out there and go. Though we’re passion-forward with our touring plans, we soon miss one of the simplest comforts of home while camping – a cooked [...]

Meet the Touratech Rally Vendors: Vanasche Motorsports

Vanasche Motorsports   Vanasche Motorsports will be the Touratech Rally for the 2nd year and we encourage you to stop by the booth and say, Hello!" We offer high quality billet machined and fabricated components for the KTM and Husqvarna motorcycle line.   

Meet the Touratech Rally Vendors: RIDE ADVENTURES

RIDE Adventures RIDE Adventures has been helping riders discover obscure places around the world since 2010. By having current, professionally-maintained rental bikes available in these hard to reach places, riders no longer have to worry about shipping their own motorcycles, when the right option for their journey is already there with all the papers, insurances, [...]

Meet the Touratech Rally Vendors: PSSOR Adventure School

PSSOR Adventure School We train riders to use technique, skill and strategy over muscle to master control of their adventure motorcycles. Our staff have been training adventure, dual-sport and professional riders since 1996 and are a landmark school. PSSOR has been offering training and free clinics at the Touratech Rally since 2013 We will be [...]

Meet the Touratech Rally Vendors: Pacific Powersports

Pacific Powersports This will be the third year we've had Pacific Powersports at the Touratech Rally! They're importers and distributors of Motoz Tires, Falco Boots, Haan Wheels, and Zac Speed Backpacks. They always have a crowd around the booth because of the cool stuff they bring and this year they're showing and selling Falco Boots, Haan [...]