‘There are no Fat People in Morocco’ by Lawrence Bransby
At last – a print version of Lawrence Bransby’s work. For too long his many motorcycle travel titles have been kindle only. Sadly, the typesetting…
‘MotoRaid’ by Keith Thye
In 1963 Keith Thye and buddy Dave set off from Oregon to Chile on a pair of R50 BMWs. It wasn’t until 1999 that the…
Lindstrands Qurizo Jacket and Q Pants
Lindstands is one of the clothing brands manufactured by Jofama in Sweden and, as their saying goes, “if it works in Scandinavia…” their kit will…
‘Long Way Back’ by Charley Boorman
In February 2016 Charley Boorman had just become an ‘ambassador’ for Triumph and was in Portugal at the launch of a Tiger Explorer XC. On…
‘The Butterfly Route’ by Michelle Lamphere
“I love the easy mixing of cultures you find with motorcycle travellers in most of the world. Everyone is so open and comfortable” says Michelle…
‘A Pass Too Far’ by Lawrence Bransby
The writing of Lawrence Bransby (accompanied by photos from son Gareth) has appeared between the covers of Overland Magazine a few times and although we’d…
‘Lone Rider’ by Elspeth Beard
In 1982 Elspeth Beard set off on a journey which led to her becoming the first British woman to ride solo around the world. Lone…
‘Dirty Dining’ by Lisa Thomas
Take a lifelong passion for cooking, oodles of imagination, and the desire to make adventure taste better. Mix with delicious recipes from every continent, useful…
Royal Enfield Himalayan (Carb version) First Test
The first time I rode from Delhi to Chandigarh, it was with my mate Paddy Minne on two Royal Enfields, on the first leg of…
‘Motorcycle Memoirs’ by Geneva Pryce-Jones
Few travel books illustrate so absolutely the neurosis and insecurities of an author. It would be too easy to simply say that ‘Motorcycle Memoirs’ is…
‘Ubuntu’ by Heather Ellis
If the essence of a good travel book is one that informs and enthrals, engages and excites – though not melodramatically – and is written…
‘From Estonia With Love’ by Margus and Kariina Sootla
Three days after their wedding in 2008 this couple loaded their aged R1100GS and set off from Estonia. With 80,000kms on the clock already it…
‘Revolutionary Ride’ by Lois Pryce
Being on the road in search of the real Iran is something many of us crave. Can it really be a country of pure evil,…
Sidi Adventure 2 Goretex Boots – First Impressions
The ‘Adventure 2’ Gore boot is new for 2017 and, far from merely replacing its long running and highly acclaimed predecessor, Sidi have managed to…
‘No Thru Road’ by Clement Salvadori
In ‘No Thru Road’, veteran American motorcycle journalist, Clement Salvadori offers a selection of thirty stories about two-wheeled journeys he’s made over the course of…
‘Full Circle’ by Richard and Mopsa English
Good accounts of adventurous travel should be timeless. Well written, they create their own contemporary context within which they never age. They remain valid and…
‘African Motorcycle Diaries’ by Spencer Conway DVD
Narration in TV travel series seems to have become obligatory. Sometimes it works, filling gaps, expanding ideas, providing background; the glue that bonds disparate scenes…
‘Southern Escapades’ by Zoe Cano
You might well be familiar with Zoë Cano; the well-travelled Brit with a penchant for Triumph’s Bonneville twins, has been a regular feature at bike…
‘Beads in the Headlight’ by Isabel Dyson
This book takes you on a wonderful trip around, up, down and sideways through the Americas. Isabel’s writing is light-hearted and flowing with wonderful account…
Touratech Aventuro Mod Helmet Review
First, the conclusion… after 5,000 miles of testing in a variety of environments and conditions, by any subjective or objective measurement, this is probably the…