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Riding sand tends to divide riders into two camps:Those who love it… and those who think it’s the work of the devil. At our final Adventure Academy for the 2025 year, the quote that had everyone laughing came from Richie:“Beaches are for swimming.” Fair call — but they’re also one of the best places to...
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Ok, time for an update on the topic of “Best GPS for Off-Road Adventure Riding”. I wrote this article in 2022 but time moves on and so does technology. I often read or get asked the question – “Should I buy a motorcycle GPS or just use my phone for navigation on my motorbike?” My...
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For the longest time Garmin and their Basecamp program has been the industry standard in GPS navigation and desktop route planning. No longer. In recent years Garmin really have not progressed in the face of alternatives in this space. I would say both in terms of hardware and software. I’ve been a Garmin fanboy for...
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I did a thing this year. I got back into motorcycle racing. In my 50’s. Yep I turned 50 last year, and sure call it a mid-life crisis but I was keen to get a 450 motocross bike and get back into some racing. Now I raced a fair bit of motocross, enduro and Supermoto...
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If you are just starting out in adventure riding there is a lot to think about and frankly it can mess with your mind! One of the big questions is “What tools should I carry”? Well, Nick Selleck from maschine has complied a list below of the Top 10 Tools an adventure rider should carry...
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With all the wet weather about on the Australian East Coast during 2022 its hard to avoid the mud. Looking at my filthy Multistrada V4 from the last day of Great Divide Ride Stage 2 prompted me to offer some helpful tech hints to help your ride survive the ride: Mud build up can cause...
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As time marches on GPS technology for navigation when adventure riding continues to improve. As much as I love them I haven’t carried a paper map with me when riding for years now. GPS technology is super accurate and reliable as long as you choose (invest) wisely and prepare before going walkabout. I last touched...
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Nick travelled to Italy in early December 2021 which was his first trip overseas since the COVID pandemic hit. Of course, there were some extra hoops to jump through but reality was it wasn’t all that difficult or scary. Read below for Nick’s tips based on his personal experience but bear in mind the pandemic...
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Need to repair or replace the sole on a pair of motocross boots? Read on to find out what actually works. The COVID-19 pandemic has had many serious side effects, not only on peoples health but also on many industries. One of the industries that is been hugely affected by the pandemic is the motorcycle...
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The final day of our Maschine Adventure Rally in Port Macquarie featured a mud pit that saw many riders unable to make the climb up a hill. That hill on a dry day they wouldn’t have even considered a hill.  While some riders early on sailed through (or even wheelied through!) the mud pit, it...
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