The Baja California Peninsula. It’s one of North America’s last wild frontiers, a wide-open space that stretches 800 sprawling miles from Mexico’s border with the US to its southernmost tip, which is capped off by the popular tourist town of Cabo San Lucas. For motorcyclists, it is a beautiful place to have that once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Riders can enjoy traveling through miles of deserted country, visit stunning be …

When you’re riding your motorcycle along nice stretches of twisties and you end up riding towards a large body of water, like a lake, sea or river, what’s next? Is that where the fun ends, so you dismount your bike, admire the scenery and head on back home. But it doesn’t have to be like that. No – this could be when the real fun starts. At least, if Alan Gibbs, a billionaire from New Zealand, has his way. …

“Hey man, what’s your problem!” This muffled phrase has been shouted from the inside of many motorcycle helmets. Why do motorcyclists seem to get pushed around in traffic? Let’s shine some light on the dark subject of road rage, specifically as it applies to riding. Before getting into the nitty gritty, here are some facts about stress that help us understand the root causes behind road rage. Stress in contagious. That means it spreads like wildfire. Our caveman instincts …

Tiffany Coates, aka “Tiff”, after finishing her studies, decided to head for India with her best friend Becky. They came up with the idea in early 1997, and it involved riding a motorcycle and camping on the way. Neither of the dynamic duo had any motorcycle experience, so they went through a crash course; a sort of “Riding Motorcycles For Dummies”. They bought a second hand BMW R80GS, called her Thelma, and with UK€2500 between the two of them, set off for India. Mind you, the motorc …

“Whoops!” It seemed like a good idea at the time. Sunny skies. Dry roads. So what if the thermometer reads 35 degrees, just bundle up and flip on the heated grips. Wrong. Moisture combined with freezing temps can fool you in a hurry. Don’t fall for it! Ice is a seasonal hazard that sneaks up as winter sets in. Either large or small areas, icy patches can ruin a ride quickly. Without warning, it’s the most unforgiving low traction surface. “Black ice”, …