Travel Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

A South African Motorcycle Camping Adventure

A three-week motorcycle trip from Cape Town to Durban burns indelible memories into the mind. Devouring my first kudu burger in Mossel Bay — the western...

Life Lessons

The things you learn on the road that were never taught in school. Back in school, our teacher loved to re-focus our scattered attention by exploding gas-filled balloons in the name of science. If he...

All Aboard the Northern Adventure

Escaping the dry heat of the Okanagan for the chilly rain of Haida Gwaii. It’s 6 a.m. The rain has stopped and it’s 13 C in Prince Rupert, B.C. I’m packing away a very wet tent and making a cup...

Solo in the American West

The famous twisty canyon roads of California prove addictive. “Are you OK” came the question, from below my feet. The words weren’t coming from the ground though: I was lying on the ground, in...

A Journey to Great Slave Lake

A spur-of-the-moment ride to catch the last few days of autumn. This past September as summer was drawing to a close and the riding season winding down, I thought something must be done while the...

Three Epic Rides for 2025

Our first year in a new-to-us house meant doing a lot of chores both inside and outside. That threw off my plans to explore this wonderful province of British Columbia. As a result, I didn’t get as...

Quest For the Best: Riding The Ultimate Highlands

An historic part of Ontario that features some of the best riding roads in the province. After each annual motorcycle adventure, my friends and I discuss next year’s ride route. Together we have...

From Houston to Miami, Eh!

Sometimes the reason for an extended road trip could be as simple as aiming your front wheel toward a town name. Last summer, I had an idea. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t my idea. A billboard...

Exploring Cape Breton Island’s Backcountry

Riding the less travelled paths created by pioneers, settlers and homesteaders. “We can’t go through here,” I told my riding partner Glen — although that technically wasn’t true. If we’d...

Take a Gamble on the Desert

A long-awaited trip to Joshua Tree National Park finally realized. I fell in love with the desert in the summer of 2024 when a group of us drove through a section of the Mojave Desert while in...

More Than Miles: What Five Years On a Bike Gave Me

Recounting the wisdom earned from the ups and downs of life on the road. Before I understood what life on the road could offer, my first big ride was all about indulging in the pull of vast...

Speed, Scenery and Spirit

Remote, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful. New Zealand’s South Island on two wheels is a must-do for any intrepid motorcycle fan. I’ve ridden in some wild winds before, but nothing like this....