Only a couple of weeks to go now before we meet you in Alice Springs!  Here’s a list of things that you might find useful when organising your bags for the trip. Whilst this is a big list, we are certainly not suggesting you need to go out and buy everything on it!  Its just...Read More

Garmin has just recently announced two new updated models – the 595LM and 395LM. These new models appear to be essentially the same hardware as the 590LM and 390LM respectively but now come with a couple of extra key features: Dual orientation touchscreen means you can position the GPS in either landscape or portrait position on...Read More

Prior to our TransTerra ride on the South Coast of NSW in November last year I was asked by Rob Turton from Tyres For Bikes to test out a pair of the yet to be released Motoz Tractionator Adventure tyres. Rob had been given a set of the tyres from Motoz Australia for testing and...Read More

If you’ve ever wondered about the value of a GPS Tracker for adventure riding, hopefully this story will highlight how they should be considered an essential part of an adventure riders kit. On Day 1 of the recent TransTerra ride in South East NSW the Maschine support team got a phone call at 1.50pm from...Read More

With forecasts of heavy rain predicted for the South Coast of NSW the week prior to the inaugural TransTerra ride you could forgive the gentleman who called the Maschine office in the lead up asking “What happens if it rains?” Turns out, as we suspected, that adventure riders are a pretty resilient bunch and a...Read More

Want to ride TransTerra, but don’t have a suitable bike?  Then why not rent one? We have partnered with Bike Round Oz, Australia’s only nationwide bike rental company to provide us with a fleet of adventure bikes suitable to complete the ride. Current bikes available to rent for TransTerra are: From Sydney 1 x BMW R1200GS...Read More

Vicroads just announced yesterday that they have changed the road rules in Victoria to allow riders to wear European approved helmets. This means you have the choice of wearing an Australian Standards AS1698 approved lid or one bearing the EC 22.05 or later approval. Read the official blurb here: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/motorcyclist-safety/protective-clothing-for-riders This is great news in many...Read More

While we were in Germany recently on our European tour we visited the Touratech headquarters for their annual Touratech Travel Event. This is an annual celebration of the adventure travel lifestyle that Touratech is synonymous with. We met with Robin Box the Australian distributor of Touratech while we were there and Robin introduced to a...Read More

When I go on recce for our events I want to capture the feel of the places we visit with quality images. I’ve always struggled with what format or size of camera to take on the bike with me. For sure my Canon DSLR camera gives the best quality images, fast shutter response and the ability to get...Read More

Bright Victoria is one of our most loved towns so whenever we get the chance to spend some time there, we jump at it. We got talking to Robin Box from Touratech Australia at the Adventure Travel Film Festival (also held in Bright!) back in February and I suggested to him perhaps I could provide a...Read More