Ron Lieback

Q&A With Touratech Supported Rider, Jesse Szynal

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By Ron Lieback In this interview, we discuss some of the best places Jesse Szynal has been to and his advice for Tourtech customers and fellow riders. We sat down with the president of Collected Threads, Jesse Szynal, a popular vlogger who’s made a name for himself backpacking across Europe and South America with just [...]

Top 8 Mistakes of New ADV Riders—And How To Avoid Them

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By Ron Lieback Most new adventure riders make the same mistakes—we surely did. Here are the top 8, and more importantly, how to avoid them.   Rookie mistakes help build character, right? We’ve all been there as new riders learning the ropes of this ADV journey, hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. [...]

Best ADV Routes to Touratech DirtDaze Rally in NH

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By Ron Lieback Traveling to Touratech DirtDaze Rally in New Hampshire this August? Here are some great ADV routes to get you there.     The 2022 Touratech DirtDaze Rally is coming up fast—August 16-21 in North Haverhill, New Hampshire. Are you ready? Riders on the east coast get neglected for larger ADV rallies, so [...]

Touratech-USA East: A Look Within the New East Coast Shop

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By Ron Lieback Touratech-USA has expanded to the east coast, providing riders east of the Mississippi an opportunity to interact with the products and expert staff personally.     Launched in 1990 by German world travelers Herbert Schwarz and Jochen Schanz, Touratech became the world’s first adventure-motorcycle-focused aftermarket accessories brands. The products, highlighted by Zega [...]

Top 5 Basic ADV Riding Techniques Worth Mastering

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By Ron Lieback Riding an adventure bike is easy. Riding one well is another story. These riding tips are ones every ADV rider should have in their mental toolbox.   Any sport worth doing is worth doing well, and ADV riding is no different. Nobody ever picks up a baseball bat for the first time [...]

ADV Riding Gear Guide: Qualities to Seek and Tips

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By Ron Lieback ADV riding gear demands much besides protection, including comfort while standing or sitting. Here’s your guide to ADV riding gear and tips from a seasoned rider.   When adventure touring becomes your lifestyle, so does the pursuit of the ultimate gear. Not just any type, but ADV riding gear that caters to [...]

Finding the Perfect Moto Campsite: 8 Tips for Adventure Riders

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By Ron Lieback Photos by Jon Beck Finding a campsite is easy. Finding the perfect campsite is another story. With these tips, we’ll tell you what to look for to find a comfortable, and safe, night’s sleep. At the end of a long day in the ADV saddle, there are few things better than settling [...]

ADV Tubeless Tire Dilemma: 80/20, 60/40, 50/50, 40/60…?

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By Ron Lieback With so many ADV tubeless tire ratios available, what’s best for your situation? Here’s a breakdown of the main factors to ease your decision. Nothing gets more frustrating than choosing between tire choices for adventure bikes, whether you’re shopping for midweights like the KTM 890 Adventure or Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the [...]

7 Sportbike Riding Techniques for Dual Sports; Ride Safer & Faster

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By Ron Lieback Want to ride safer and faster during those street portions of your adventure rides? Check out these seven sportbike riding tips adapted for bigger ADV bikes.   Adventure bikes didn’t interest me until 2010. Until then, I spent most of my moto life riding sportbikes and training/testing on road-racing circuits. Due to [...]

5 Moto Mindset Changes That Supercharge Rider Happiness

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Here are five simple ADV moto-mindset changes that will help you achieve even more happiness while riding every year—both on and off the bike. By Ron Lieback Reading is a constant flow of my entrepreneurism habits, and many of the principles learned to grow my businesses and others have directly strengthened my ability as a [...]