Riding on South African roads, whether on-road or off-road is not for the fainthearted. When considering a ride, ask yourself first if your bike is suitable for what you want to do. The main thing for a safe and comfortable…
Motorcycle Rides of North Africa
North Africa – the home to the Tuareg, the Berbers and the Europeans. The dry arid country is part of the largest desert in the world. Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia all makeup part of North Africa. Ancient cities such as…
Motorbike Riding in Russia
To intrepid motorbike riders considering Russia as a destination, there are many things to be aware of and not what could be expected of, for instance, petrol. Not all filling stations carry standard fuel for motorbikes, so plan – many…
Epic Bike Rides in the USA
North-West Passage Scenic Byway This 220-mile ride follows the old pioneers, Lewis, and Clark’s route that they forged across North America so many years ago. Although today, it is a much easier road to follow, Lewis and Clark must have…
Motorcycles from Inception
The steam engine was invented in the mid-1800s. It was not long after that that inventors put the bicycle and the engine together and created a motorised motorbike. Ernest Michaux, son of the inventor of the boneshaker bicycle, Pierre, soon…
Motorcycle Shows of the World
The EICMA The EICMA motorcycle show is held every year and showcases motorbikes from all over the world. Held in Milan, Italy, it includes a variety of bikes to suit all bike enthusiasts. Some of these are enduro bikes, sports…
Ulysses Motor Bike Club
On the 6 December 1983, the first club meeting was held in Sydney in Australia and was attended by a handful of members. These members considered and formulated a Constitution for the new club. Stephen Dearnly was the instigator, and…
The History of Motorbike Racing
The first motorcycle race was held a few years after the first motorcycle was invented. It was held in France and covered about 400 km. Various types of motorcycle racing have evolved from that first race – road, track, off-road,…
Palembang City, MXGP World Championship
Palembang City in South Sumatra had the world’s attention in 2018 during the Asian Games. Then soon afterwards it disappeared again off the world map. However now as recent hosts to the MXGP World Championships, it is back as a…
The Toughest Tracks in a Challenging Sport
In a race of speed and adrenaline, the physical challenge placed on riders is often taken to the next level on individual tracks. Challenging turns and corners give some tracks a name for being notoriously brutal on the rider’s physical…