Marisa McInturff

Product Review

Review: Nikon Z6ii

Documenting your trips is one of the most important yet often overlooked parts of moto travel. Stopping to snap the occasional photo is the best way to look back on special moments later—and returning home with a stack of spectacular photos is the best way to share these experiences.

Columns

AMA National Dual Sport LBL 200: A Blueprint for Cooperation

The LBL 200 is one of the iconic American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) National Dual Sport events, based in the Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area on the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. For two days, riders follow old-school enduro-style road books along hiking trails which are usually closed to motorized vehicles. These

Accommodations

Review: The Cotton House, Cleveland, MS

Located on the historic Cotton Row in downtown Cleveland, the Cotton House [https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/cotton-house-cleveland-a-tribute-portfolio.en.html?aid=7932204&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2] is a fixture on the Mississippi Blues Trail. If you’re planning to stay in Cleveland during your ride, the Cotton

Mar/Apr '23 Premium Content

Getting High in Colorado

Riding in central Colorado is a treat, no matter the time of year, but doing it in the fall is something everyone should experience. The aspen trees are bunched in groves varying in thickness all over the mountains and they begin to explode into a wildfire of color in mid-September.

Roundtrip Tour Premium Content

North East Backcountry Discovery Route

We began this ride in Bennington, VT, which is located in the southwestern corner of the state. Our plan was to pick up the North East Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR) for four days of adventure, riding through Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Caleb and I woke early to get geared

Jan/Feb '23

Classic Roads: Kentucky's Alpine Road

Heading west out of Burkesville, KY, you’ll find Rte 2276. On the map, it’s named Hill St—but it’s better known by the locals as Alpine Road. This treacherously crooked stretch of pavement traverses Big Hill Mountain which is one of the highest points in the Cumberland

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Loretta Lynn: The Matron of Motocross

Loretta Lynn was more than just a legendary country music singer and songwriter. The coal miner’s daughter stood as a symbol of hard work and resilience throughout her career, telling her inspirational story through her powerful voice and sometimes-too-real lyrics. She was an example of what it takes to

Nov/Dec '22 Premium Content

Snowbiking Serenity in Kalispell, Montana

I felt the crunch of compacting snow under my boot and before I knew it, I was face down—sunk to my hip in fresh powder with a Husqvarna TE 300 towering over me. The snow around my leg instantly solidified like concrete, locking my boot into place some 33-odd

Nov/Dec '22

Review: 2023 Ducati DesertX

Motorcyclists have always been drawn to do-it-all machines. Since the invention of the motorcycle in the late 1800s, riders have pushed their limits—traveling farther, going faster, and navigating through rougher terrain. There’s just something about two wheels, their freedom, and not being held back by the limitations of

Sep/Oct '22 Premium Content

Cleveland, Mississippi Shamrock Tour®: The Heart of the Delta

Two days of riding south from Music City gave us the chance to become acquainted with the motorcycles we would be paired with on this Shamrock Tour®—an Indian Chief Limited and Indian Challenger Dark Horse. I’m not sure there could’ve been a better choice of machines for

Accommodations

Review: Hidden Cave Ranch Bed & Breakfast

Hidden Cave Ranch is a working American Curly horse farm in Cumberland County, KY, just minutes from Dale Hollow Lake and Lake Cumberland. American Curlies are a hypoallergenic breed known for being mild-mannered. Jaro and Marion, who are originally from the Netherlands, moved here to raise Curlies and share their

Jul/Aug '22 Premium Content

Racing Thoroughbreds From Tennessee to Kentucky

We are lucky, living in the Nashville area, to have so much spectacular riding within a few hours of our house. Regardless of the type of bike we may be on, there are options to suit. While usually finding ourselves on dual-sport styled bikes capable of off-pavement exploration, we also

May/Jun '22

City Escape: New Orleans, Louisiana

News

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

May is the National Motorcycle Awareness Month. But let’s face it, preaching “look twice, save a life” isn’t the most effective way to get car drivers to keep an eye out for motorcycles. They’re distracted by everything except your shiny new bike, and they’ve been told

May/Jun '22 Premium Content

Exploring the Vermont Countryside: Local Favorites and Covered Bridges

We had been riding for several days and had been fortunate with the weather. It’d been absolutely gorgeous, and clear days and perfect temperatures had welcomed us to the Northeast. But this particular morning, that warm welcome came to an abrupt end. We woke to find the mercury in

Events

Dawn of the REVVolution

REVVolution Rally 2021 The evolution of the Revvolution Rally began roughly 15 years ago with the creation of the Women’s Sportbike Rally, which brought hundreds of sportbike-riding women together from around the country. Historically, the event took place in fall at the Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort in Robbinsville,

Tires

Product Review: Michelin Anakee Wild

The Michelin Anakee Wild [https://imp.i104546.net/6bDDab] is a recent addition to the adventure bike tire lineup. I’ve had the tire set on my KTM 990 Adventure for 2,000 miles and I’ve ridden on just about every surface. So far, it’s performed admirably on

Camera Gear

Product Review: Nikon D850

Nikon released the D850 in September of 2017, and it has remained a heavy-hitting flagship in their product lineup since. This full-frame professional DSLR has established itself as one of the titans of its domain despite its relative age and is considered one of the best pro cameras money can

Mar/Apr '22

Review: 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901

> Another highly anticipated adventure bike is on showroom floors for 2022, this time from Husqvarna. It was only a matter of time before Husky joined the quest for adventure, and they came out swinging with the introduction of the 2022 Norden 901. Sweden is the original home of Husqvarna and

May/Jun '21 Premium Content

Johnson City, Tennessee Shamrock Tour®

Johnson City lies just on the edge of the Cherokee National Forest in the northeastern corner of Tennessee. The city is claimed to be one of the first settled areas in the state, originating in the late 1700s, but it didn’t get its name until 1856 when Henry Johnson

Jan/Feb '21

City Escapes: Maryville, Tennessee

> This trip is for those who like long riding days. Start early to complete the entire loop before dark and ride during summer to get the most sunlight. This is a three-season route, as higher elevations tend to get snowed up in the winter. The mountains are stunning in this

Jackets

Product Review: Klim's 3rd Generation Women’s Altitude Suit

About five years ago, Klim introduced the Women’s Altitude suit [https://imp.i104546.net/a144bb], drastically raising the bar for women’s riding gear. Since its debut, the jacket-pants combo has seen two major redesigns, the latest of which was released this past spring. With each redesign, Klim has

Mar/Apr '20 Premium Content

Kentucky Adventure Trail: Backroads of Appalachia

Our starting point is Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, KY. It’s mid-March, and the mornings are expectedly chilly. Marisa and I quickly find ourselves shedding additional layers of clothing as the sun warms the Kentucky hills, but as we descend into deep, wooded valleys, where the morning

Jan/Feb '20 Premium Content

Ghosts of Mississippi: Exploring the Magnolia State

Many communities have their share of ghost stories, most of which are fueled by active imaginations and are not for the faint of heart. These stories are best told on a chilly night around a campfire, so bundle up and get cozy. This journey takes us through one of the

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 S

An Exciting American Flat Tracker Built for the Street I remember thinking a few years back when riding the Indian Scout for the first time that the V-twin platform had potential, but I longed for a sportier chassis with better brakes and suspension. Fast-forward to the present and Indian has