November/December 2024 Archives

The Fish & Chips Tour

A long-awaited bucket-list trip to the Scottish Highlands. I often find myself reading a travel article in Mojo, thinking “OMG, I wish I could do that!”...

Scottoiler xSystem

The time you save with automated chain maintenance might be used for cleaning up The other part of my master plan was, if I couldn’t completely eliminate the routine of caring for a chain, I might...

Saving fuel with your right hand

I recently took part in BMW’s ADV-X, a five-day adventure ride along logging roads, dirt roads and trails in beautiful British Columbia. I split my time aboard the new BMW R1300GS and the F900GS....

BMW Endurance Chain

At least the sprockets survived Well, that was a disappointment. Three years ago, I bought a chain. Nothing extraordinary about that considering I own...

Volcanic Fury to Scenic Splendor

We talk about karma and hope our good deeds will be rewarded. About 10 kilometres south of Chain Lakes on Highway 22 we came across four Harley riders in trouble, one with a blown front tire. The...

Don’t Let Ego Get in the Way

Ever since I was a kid, I always look forward to January. Sure, new year, new beginnings, blah, blah, blah. What really got me excited was the anticipation for the Dakar Rally. Reading news and...

All Geared Up & Now…Where to Go?

Experience speaks volumes when planning a motorcycle trip Let’s face it: If you have a credit card and unlimited time, you don’t need to plan your ride any time before that morning’s coffee....

More Sport Than Adventure

Honda has made changes to the newest Africa Twin Adventure Sports to enhance its cornering prowess Honda’s Africa Twin has always been the most committed of...

Adventure Motorcycling on Newfoundland

From hydro cuts to rail trails, the Rock has a lot to offer the dual sport or Adv rider Being a Newfoundland expat, these words always echo in my mind: “You never know how good you have it, until...

Midwest Magic

Grassroot Goodness in the American Heartland It’s true that riding the U.S. Midwest gives you lots of time to think. Straight, flat roads have stamped a uniform grid on the American plains. But if...