Sinnis Terrains prove their worth
Here at Overland Magazine we have always felt that simplicity, low cost and lightweight is a winning formula for long-distance overlanding. This is just what…
Zontes 310 adventure-ready?
At the Overland Event this year one of the bikes that was available to test ride was the latest 310 single from Chinese manufacturer Zontes….
The new EOLO touring helmet – first impressions
Following an ownership change a couple of years ago Italian Vemar helmets have become known simply V Helmets and joining their more established product range…
Another record, another fear overcome!
Elvington, York – 15th October 2019. Louisa’s at it again. Our regular ‘The Ride is Life’ columnist, also known as The Existential Biker, has blasted…
A Bird too Far: Travels of a biking birder by Robert Duncan
Many people seek a hook on which to hang their journey; something that will stand out on the social media battlefield and gain them notoriety….
For the BMW nut you know…
If there’s a BMW aficionado you know and if you can bear to think about Christmas, or if you just can’t get enough of the…
Updated hugger and mudguard extender for 2019 Honda CB500X
Pyramid Plastics have been making accessories for motorcycles from their Lincolnshire base since 1986 and pride themselves on keep uptodate with new model variations as…
‘Leanings’ by Peter Egan
‘Leanings’ book review Peter Egan is more well-known in the US than here in the UK, which is a shame as his writing is so…
Bering Akkor Evo Jacket review
I must admit to knowing nothing about Bering when I bought the Akkor Evo jacket, but the French company has been producing motorcycle clothing since…
Maxxis Presa Detour tyre review
Maxxis are well known in motorsport circles and for pure road motorcycle tyres, but they have a relatively low profile in the adventure and dual-purpose…
Win a bike with Maxxis!
It might not be quite your thing, as playing in the dirt isn’t to everyone’s taste and that saddle doesn’t look like you’d cross continents…
TCX boots for 2020
The 2020 TCX Boots collection has been revealed, with some of the new models starting to arrive in UK dealers as early as November. What…
Long Way Up is an electric affair
So after years of speculation the trip north, from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska, has begun for Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, Claudio von Planta and…
Tyres winner from issue 28 announced!
In each issue of Overland we select one of the stories that we feel owes its author a pair of tyres. That may be because…
Getting to Spain – what does it really cost?
You’re not in a position to take the year off. Like most people you’re just wondering how to get away on the bike for a…
‘Rebirth’ by Mark Holmes
It’s not uncommon for a book to be subtitled ‘…around the world on a…’ and this one is indeed like that. In this case it’s…
Rokker City Sneakers review
Derek Mansfield looks for three-season boots that’ll go the distance I’d been reading the news of heatwaves across Europe and lovely though riding in the…
‘Three-wheeling through Africa’ by James C Wilson
A fantastic read, written in a tremendously energetic style, about a remarkable journey. There aren’t the superlatives available to do this adventure justice, and certainly…
Luggage nets to tidy those panniers
As you close the top box on your BMW GS you may have looked at that lid and thought about the wasted space. Wunderlich, the…
Tajikistan – Paddy Tyson (Issue 20)
I looked across at Brenda with questioning eyes. ‘Does she mean us?’ With her beautifully chiselled Afghani features, the girl leant over the rough stone…