Rider Training Tips

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 left many riders unable to get up one slope. Then when they tried to turn...Read More

Which one’s for you? Nick Selleck of Maschine works with satellite navigation as a mainstay of his work, and he has a few thoughts to offer on what type of hardware might work best. Still room for one more device! The nature of adventure riding means riders are often heading into parts unknown, so it makes sense to have a have a navigation aid, usually either a GPS or a...Read More

During January 2019 Nick spent 3 days completing a Remote Area First Aid course with Keith McReynolds from Remote Safety Solutions. What an eye opener it was! Nick has done several first aid courses in the past from the usual providers but none really had content that was particularly relevant for motorcycle riding, especially in remote environments. Providing first aid care in remote environments is exactly Keith’s specialty. Realism Helps...Read More

There is something special about riding your motorcycle through Port Melbourne before boarding the Spirit Of Tasmania for a ferry crossing of Bass Strait. It’s a bit of a foreign concept though the first time you do it. Here is some info to help make your first time passage on the ferry a little easier:  You will need to arrive at the ferry terminal in Port Melbourne by 6.00pm with...Read More

We have put together this prep guide to help you get ready for your maschine ride.  Of course you don’t need to bring everything on the list.  It is purely a guide to help you whilst preparing for the ride, just choose what suits you. Bike Prep When getting ready for the ride there are quite a few things to consider fitting to your bike.  Make sure the basics of...Read More