‘Notes from the Road volume IV’ by Derek Mansfield
Just occasionally a book arrives on the motorcycle travel scene that is different, brave, sure to cause controversy and perhaps be forever known as ‘marmite’….
‘Jupiter’s Travels’ read by Rupert Degas
Few titles are capable of encapsulating the essence of overlanding by motorcycle, but I am yet to discover one that encompasses everything about it –…
WK400 Trail review
… as this 400 Trail has the potential to make a great overlander…
‘Motorcycle Messengers’ by Jeremy Kroeker
This Trans-Atlantic collection of writing from writers who ride, is more than just that.
TCX Infinity Evo boots
Arguably, the ideal travel boot is one that provides protection from rain and roadstone for as many hours as you need on the bike, yet…
Halvarssons Advance unisex glove
‘How much?’ I said. ‘For a pair of gloves?’ Well nearly 12 months on, I will eat my words; barely worn in, never mind worn…
Tucano Urbano ‘Nano’ waterproofs
…they pack into tiny drawstring sacs and weigh next to nothing…
Tucano Urbano 4 Tempi Lady jacket
I feel good in this jacket because it is unpretentious, smart and neat with everything tucked away until needed..
‘One More Day Everywhere’ by Glen Heggstad
… a moving and immensely enjoyable account of a trip through Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East aboard an F650 Dakar.
‘Empire Road’ by Alan Whelan
Alan Whelan has an ability to convey experiences and encounters in an easy descriptive style. His observations about people and places sit well alongside historical…
‘Road to Mali’ by Craig Carey-Clinch
This is an unusual book, part memoir charting the development of the author’s life in motorcycling and part homage to one of his contemporaries –…
‘Adventures in Motorcycling’ by Chris Scott
This is the best book I have read in ages. No, I don’t mean the best motorcycle book. I mean the best book, period. It…
Forma Adventure Boots
I can forgive the moving innersoles; I love these boots
CFMoto 650TR the final report?
After nearly 6 months’ use, should it stay or should it go back to the importers?
Hold on tight!
Whether standing on the footpegs over rough terrain or sitting down for some fast mountain twisties, having control of the bike is, perhaps obviously, vital….
‘Dry’ chain lube for overland use
Exposed chains get a tough time when riding overland through dirt, rain and sand. New from Sdoc100, Dry Lube is a completely transparent and highly…
Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer
if it’s a big machine you’re after, this is one you really should consider,
‘American Borders’ by Carla King
So an American rides around the USA; interesting reading? Well yes. And jolly good too.
Tucano Urbano Giacca Trip jacket review
Tucano Urbano is not a name usually associated with overlanding. The Italian company best known as creators of the Termoscud – the strange skirt beloved…
CFMoto 650TR Long-term test update
We did a 2,000 mile ‘long-weekend’ test on one of these 70bhp 650 parallel twins about 18 months ago and you can read the full…