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North to Wrigley

North to Wrigley

Ever ridden a road just because it’s there? That’s the reason author Troy L. Ramsell undertook a 3,750-mile journey on a one-cylinder motorcycle from Oregon to Wrigley—a tiny speck in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Ramsell details his adventure in his first book, North to Wrigley: End

Alpinestars Latest ADV Riding Gear | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Alpinestars Latest ADV Riding Gear

The recent 2023 Alpinestars Adventure Tour in Big Bear, CA, dramatically underscored the Italian sports gear company’s deepening commitment to the ADV and dual sport motorcycle space. Case in point, the company’s owner and CEO Gabriele Mazzarolo was there, as well as Dakar champions Ricky Brabec, Toby Price.

Review: Klim Carlsbad Jacket & Pants

Review: Klim Carlsbad Jacket & Pants

When I’m not riding with my motorcycle club on weekend rides and in faraway places, I lead motorcycle tours for a variety of tour operators. Since I spend so much time on a motorcycle, I look for the best gear I can find. I’m a street rider through

9 Auxiliary Lighting Systems for Motorcycles to Light Your Path

9 Auxiliary Lighting Systems for Motorcycles to Light Your Path

Proper lighting is vitally important for us motorcyclists. To stay safe, we need to both see and be seen.. To best identify threats in the night, whether that be irregular road surfaces, objects, animals, cars, or peopleyour bike need the best throw and reach of illumination. But that’s not

Dango Gripper Helmet Camera Mount | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Dango Gripper

What is this bizarre contraption? It’s your key to stellar first-person riding footage. The Dango Design Gripper Mount fixes any GoPro or DJI Osmo Action camera directly to your helmet—or handlebar or bike frame. Say goodbye to swapping mounts for every bike. The texturized jaws bite tightly to

Ombraz Sunglasses

Ombraz Sunglasses

A good pair of sunglasses is a staple of any rider’s equipment arsenal. The armless Ombraz sunglasses are ideal for shielding your eyes from the sun during a motorcycle trip. An adjustable strap efficiently secures them to your face and prevents them from falling off. You can also let

Nelson-Rigg: RiggStrap Kit

Nelson-Rigg: RiggStrap Kit

When hauling luggage on your bike over long distances, you’ll have to make sure it’s well secured. Don’t use a bungee, or you’ll risk becoming Popeye. Nelson-Rigg’s new RiggStrap kit makes fastening your bags to your bike easier. The 60-inch straps are made of heavy-duty

11 Touring Tires That Will Go the Distance

11 Touring Tires That Will Go the Distance

When it comes to the base elements of safety and ridability, nothing is as important as tires on your motorcycle. After all, the contact patch of a motorcycle tire is about the size of a credit card, so the better compounds, tread pattern, and construction fit the bill, the safer,

Review: SW-Motech SysBag WP Pro Luggage

Review: SW-Motech SysBag WP Pro Luggage

For many adventure bikes, soft luggage is the best solution. But, due to the design of the rear, you still need racks. When I recently had to get a Yamaha Ténéré 700 ready for touring duties and needed enough luggage capacity for clothes, layers, and camera equipment, I looked to

Review: REV’IT! Sand 4 H2O Adventure Riding Suit

Review: REV’IT! Sand 4 H2O Adventure Riding Suit

The REV’IT! Sand 4 H2O suit is a multi-season outfit meant to fall in the catalog between the time-tested Poseidon 3 GTX and the relatively new Offtrack2 H2O. I wore the Sand 4 H2O for a seven-day, 1,000-mile ride through Colombia. The journey included a virtual smorgasbord of

Kammok Insulated Pongo Pad

Kammok Insulated Pongo Pad

Say goodbye to sleeping on the cold, hard ground when your ADV riding journeys take you to rough trails. The inflatable Kammok Insulated Pongo pad lets you catch the Zs in cozy comfort. Synthetic Pinneco Mantle insulation eliminates cold spots in all but the most frigid winter weather. The three-inch

Peak Design Phone Case and Ball Mount Adapter | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Peak Design Phone Case and Ball Mount Adapter

Your phone is indispensable for your moto travels. Peak Design’s Everyday case and ball mount adapter let you keep your personal navigator precisely where you can best see it. The Everyday case has a slim 2.4mm profile that won’t bulk up your phone. Rubberized bumpers protect the

Packing List: Moto Camping

Packing List: Moto Camping

Two old adages apply to motorcycle camping. One is attributed to the Australian Army: “Any fool can be uncomfortable.” The other comes from avid adventurer Teddy Roosevelt: “A well-planned expedition creates its own luck.” With space at a premium, your gear’s weight and functionality become essential when preparing for

Tents, Bags, and Bears

Tents, Bags, and Bears

I’m an old-school classic motorcyclist, and I have seen a lot of things come and go. While there are some game changers out there, it is still pretty hard to get my attention. Touring gear is very different from what it was 30 years ago. The tents are different.

Review: Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 Tire

Review: Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 Tire

The Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 motorcycle tire is a top-tier choice for adventure riders seeking a high-performance tire. It excels on pavement and is ready for the challenge when two roads diverge in a wood and you take the one less traveled by. The tire’s exceptional performance, durability,

Review: Schuberth E2 Helmet | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine

Review: Schuberth E2 Helmet

Two years ago, I followed a friend into the Kentucky hollers for a “dual sport” route he came up with. It ended up being more of a hard enduro ride and we got more adventure than we bargained for. The deep ruts and streams, slick mud, and quite a bit

Stay Comfy in the Saddle with These 12 Base Layer Products

Stay Comfy in the Saddle with These 12 Base Layer Products

There’s an old Australian Military adage that goes; “Any fool can be uncomfortable.” Appropriate wisdom for motorcyclists. After all, we’re living in the 21st century. With advancements in materials, there’s no reason why we have to be uncomfortable against the elements, whether that be cold or heat.

Review: Corbin Saddle for Honda Trail 125

Review: Corbin Saddle for Honda Trail 125

The Honda CT125 (aka Trail 125) is a throwback model with a fascinating history and it has been a huge hit since being re-launched in 2021. Its looks make motorcyclists go into the garage at night to talk to it and non-motorcyclists stop and smell its roses. While the bike

Motorcycle Lubricant: Oil. Motorcyclist Lubricant: Coffee.

Motorcycle Lubricant: Oil. Motorcyclist Lubricant: Coffee.

How to Caffeinate on the Road I can do without a lot of stuff. I lived in Japan for about 17 years, and while I did plenty of very memorable motorcycle trips throughout Asia, I can’t remember ever stopping for a slice of pizza. Not only that, I don’

Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Dual Sport Saddlebags

Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Dual Sport Saddlebags

Your saddlebags can make or break a long motorcycle tour in varying weather. Nelson-Rigg’s new soft Hurricane Dual Sport Saddlebags keep your luggage safe, rain or shine. The throw-over-style panniers are made from heavy-duty UV-treated PVC tarpaulin, with every seam heat-welded. Combined with the roll-top closures with quick-release buckles,

Review: LS2 Jacket & Pants

Review: LS2 Jacket & Pants

LS2, having become a leading helmet manufacturer in Asia and Europe, has introduced riding gear to its catalog. I took LS2’s latest adventure riding suit on a test ride at the KTM 890 Adventure launch in Portugal. The wintery oceanside location proved a decent testbed. Dubbed the Norway Men’

Wunderlich Marathon Windscreen for Harley-Davidson Pan America

Wunderlich Marathon Windscreen for Harley-Davidson Pan America

The Harley-Davidson Pan America can munch some miles, but it can be hard to enjoy with the wind beating you up. The Wunderlich Marathon windshield for 2021 and 2022 Pan America models protects your entire upper body from wind and buffeting. As it’s slightly taller, wider, and thicker than

Ultimate Collector Motorcycles

Ultimate Collector Motorcycles

It’s a rare motorcyclist that doesn’t love looking at rare vintage machines. Even if you’re not a collector yourself, browsing through riding history is always a thrill—and it helps you appreciate your own stallion that much more. Ultimate Collector Motorcycles, by Charlotte and Peter Fiell, takes

REV’IT! Apex Air H2O Ladies Jacket

REV’IT! Apex Air H2O Ladies Jacket

Some riding jackets force you to pick between waterproofing and ventilation—but not the Apex Air H20 Ladies. This jacket’s technologies keep riding women cool and dry in changing conditions. A full mesh outer shell allows heat to escape in warm weather, while a detachable Hydratex waterproof liner keeps

Review: Nikon Z6ii | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine

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.