LOMO 30l drybag daysack review
I have never been much of a backpack user as I’ve always had top boxes or panniers fitted to my bikes, but hopping off and…
SWM 600 Superdual X review
The 600cc water-cooled single from the Italian manufacturer SWM was introduced to the UK in 2017 but has remained somewhat elusive. The SuperDual X isn’t…
Helen Lloyd sets off again; this time for Australia
Author, regular Overland Magazine contributor and unstoppable traveller Helen Lloyd, has set off once again on her trusty Yamaha Serow 225. Having ridden up Africa,…
TCX X-TOUR EVO GTX boots review
This model of TCX boot, the X-Tour Evo GTX, has been on the market for four years but TCX models are generally robust in the…
Renntec Versa drybag review
Renntec Versa 30L dry Bag review The debate about soft or hard luggage becomes an irrelevance when you are talking about drybags. Because of their…
‘Iceland Serow Saga’ by Helen Lloyd
I’m not sure if there’s an official slow travel movement, but Helen Lloyd should be a patron if there is, and this book a manual…
Fantic 500 Caballero Scrambler review
There is a new crop of smaller machines on the market, but few are as drop-dead gorgeous as this Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500. Of course…
Review: The new HJC i90 touring flipfront
HJC i90 Davan review HJC Helmets have just released a new modular, i.e. flip-front lid, made from advanced polycarbonate composite and they call it the…
‘Motorcycle Tales from Europe’ by James Rendall
Recounting a motorcycle trip in print, when its duration is anything from 3 to 10 days, is not an easy task. As a reader you…
LS2 Helmets Pioneer Evo review
LS2 Helmets have just released their newest adventure/enduro helmet and I’ve had the pleasure of using it for 600 miles now in varied weather. It’s…
Fantic 500 Scrambler joins the team for review
The Italian company Fantic Motor celebrated 50 years in 2018 even though it’s seen some ups and downs in that time. Very definitely a ‘small…
Tucano Urbano ‘Marty’ sneakers and ‘LeoCAG’ trousers review
If you live near a city you may already be familiar with Tucano Urbano as a brand and associate it entirely with scooters and commuting….
‘One Man on a Bike’ by Richard Georgiou
This book isn’t about a marathon journey that takes years to complete. Rather it covers a ride of four weeks from the South of England…
‘The Japanese-speaking curtain maker’ by Spencer Conway
It’s not a title you might expect for a book about a circumnavigation of the African continent, but you quickly establish that Spencer Conway is…
New pannier dry-bags from LOMO
If you are into sailing or kayaking you are probably familiar with the Scottish brand LOMO Watersports who have been making wetsuits and dry-bags in…
Motogirl Waterproof One Piece Rain Suit review
The online weather-forecast was alarming; black clouds and three raindrops for every hour of the day across the UK. It would be a tough test…
Maxxis Presa Detour tyre review
This Maxxis Presa Detour is a tyre that has been around for 10 years but seems to get very little mention in the overland community,…
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Long-Term Test
Three months and over 3,300 miles into our long-term test of the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, Iain Harper reviews how the middleweight model compares to its…
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…
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….