Staff Blogs

Archambault’s Angle: All About Dragons

In 2003 I bought my first pair of MDX dirt bike goggles and have used nothing else since (including, during my second place finish at the Desert 100 in the Adventure class).  

Protection is Paramount

What are the best options available to you when you’re ready to outfit your Boxer? What makes one crash-bar better then another? Do you really need a skid plate? Is it easy to put these important accessories on your bike? Let’s take a look.

Willson 120: Route Planning

While we don’t want to have too strict of a schedule and route for this trip, our usual “fast and loose” attitude to travel probably isn’t going to cut it on a huge trip with a set amount of time. 

Archambault’s Angle: Why Goggles?

We are all familiar with the iconic image of the adventure motorcycle rider.  The tall, muscular rider with a strong jaw line sporting the start of a beard.

Willson 120: Time to get your shots

While trying to find my immunization records, I discovered that I had none. It had been many years since I’d had any, so I had some catching up to do.

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.

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.