Off road biking and adventure motorcycling has really taken off in the past few years with so many bikers realising just what they’ve been missing out on! Yes, it requires skill and a fair amount of physical ability/fitness, but that doesn’t stop it being seriously fun and exhilarating from the word go, even as a beginner you can pick up the basics quickly enough to be having a roaring time – in no time!
Certainly longer adventure tours have become rather popular, with so many people discovering the world by bike and taking on rough terrain in every continent. Being an experienced off-road rider will certainly help if you’re considering taking a trip abroad to ride through desert areas or on unmade roads/tracks as you’ll be aware of the possible obstacles you may come across – and you’ll be prepared to take them on.
Adventure trips don’t come without meticulous planning and preparation: sorting your route, equipment, funds, documentation and any bike modifications you may need to perform.
Be sure to research your potential route thoroughly, check out weather predictions etc – you don’t want to get caught in adverse weather conditions alone on a bike. Also regulations and laws regarding border control etc as some countries can get pretty tough on this sort of thing. You can find a lot of helpful information and tips online and there are loads of chat forums where adventure bikers share helpful tips and anecdotes from previous experience of adventure trips.
We want to know about your favourite off road haunts or any adventure trips you’ve taken, so why not leave a comment detailing where you’ve been and why it was so great – go on, share the fun…
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