Of Oceans and Dirt

2009 Rawhyde Adventure Rider Challenge

Writer and 2008 winner Bill Dragoo tells about this exciting challenge that covers three days in Castaic, California.

The Birth of an Epic Ride

Ricky Brooks plans a ride from Canada to Tierra Del Fuego

Adventure Rider Magazine takes a look at the planning behind an epic ride by experienced adventurer Ricky Brooks. We dissect his bike, look at how he packs, and tell about Ricky's mindset before he sets off on a months long journey to South America.

On a Beer Budget

Updating a tired KLR for Adventure Riding

Bill Dragoo writes about his purchase and subsequent upgrade of an old worn KRL to a reliable adventure motorcycle.

Spartanburg Six

The Competition to Represent USA at the BMW GS Cup

Read the inside story of the competition by the "Spartanburg Six" as they compete at BMW North America's Spartanburg, SC test facility to represent the USA at the BMW GS Cup competition in Tunisia, Africa.

Baja 1000 Disaster

Pre-riding the Baja 1000 ends in a VERY long ride to the hospital

Gerald Tims had always wanted to race the Baja 1000 on his bike. His chance finally arrived. During practice prior to the race, Gerald experienced a horrific accident that left him alone in the Mexican desert, hours from the nearest doctor.

Moonshine & Motors

Do Ethanol and Motorcycles mix?

Mechanical engineer Chris Johnson looks in detail at gasoline-ethanol as a motorcycle fuel and how to avoid problems when using it..

Also inside

• From the Publisher
• Adventure Rider Dictionary - Farkles Explained