SheADV

SheADV Experience at the TouraTexas Rally

SheADV, the non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women adventure riders, is hosting the SheADV Experience at the TouraTexas Rally, taking place in the Texas Hill Country from October 24-27! Join the SheADV team at the picturesque Austin Moto Adventures ranch in Burnet, TX, just outside Austin, for an unforgettable weekend packed with adventure and learning. The [...]

Beginner Again — Pat Jaques

Special to Touratech USA from SheADV   Later this year I will turn 65! How cool is that! After 57 years riding motorcycles, some might think I’ve done it all. I’m grateful and pleased to continue to enjoy the hell out of riding my dirt, dual sport, and adventure bikes! The truth is, after a [...]

Here’s to the adv riding community!

By Eva Rupert -Special to Touratech from SheADV It’s that time again— the new year, another full spin around the sun is in the books. If you’re anything like me, you might be looking back and taking stock of the past year’s pursuits. For those of us who find our fun on knobby tires, perhaps [...]

Is Your Riding Gear Protecting You as Much as You Think?

By Salmarie Wilson (Special to Touratech USA from SheADV) I recently purchased a new Klim suit and fortunately, I know the different levels of protection when it comes to the armor. Now, I want to start by saying I’m not trying to throw Klim under the bus because Klim is good, high-quality gear and I’ve [...]

The Zen of Moto

By Christine Kathryn Special to Touratech USA from SheADV There’s no lack of information out there about the benefits of mindfulness and living in the present moment and the practice of yoga and meditation has become one of the more popular ways to approach it. As a certified yoga teacher who took up adventure riding [...]

DON’T AVOID THESE SKILLS, MASTER THEM!

In April’s newsletter, we had an article SheADV Training Fundamentals, where we talked about researching training schools, instructors and riding both on and off the street. This article is the next step to improving your fundamental skills for both on-road and off-road riding. Mastering your skills and maintaining them, make riding easier and most importantly, [...]

SheADV Training Fundamentals

Written by Shal Wilson & Edited by Eva Rupert So, you’ve made the decision to start adventure riding and you’re busy researching what bike to ride and what gear to get, but have you put much thought into training? There is a lot we can do to reduce the inherent risk of riding motorcycles and avoid [...]

SheADV Updates

As the founding supporter of SheADV Touratech USA is excited to see the growth that is happening with the riding organization who's mission is to empower women riders. They're worked hard to create resources and training opportunities and there are awesome things on the horizon! SheADV Creates New Resources for Women in Adventure Motorcycling The [...]

Companero: A Love Story

Eight years ago, I did a lot of research into finding the “perfect” riding suit.  I was looking for a suit that had a high level of protection, looked good, fit well and something that was going to keep me cool in hot weather and warm and dry when the weather gods wanted to put [...]