Tag: Travel
+ Austria, Croatia, Europe, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Switzerland
21 Famous Alp Passes in 8 Days
by Travis Gill
Before I came to Europe I had never heard of passes named Großglockenspiel, Furka, Albula, Klausen or Susten. Yet, anyone who has ridden motorcycles in Europe, has either rode or dreams of riding these passes someday. Well, it’s my turn – My time to ride some of the most beautiful passes in all the world!! The route planning started well into last year with … Read More 21 Famous Alp Passes in 8 Days
+ Europe
Illyria Raid 2019 – Balkans
by Travis Gill
I never had any aspirations to ride a raid until I was approached by Adam, a co-worker who knew I liked to ride motorcycles off-road. After a bit of research it seemed like a fun opportunity but I still had my reservations:• Chantil and I were planning to ride through the Alps and the dates of the Illyria Raid would conflict.• I have never … Read More Illyria Raid 2019 – Balkans
+ Belgium, Europe, France, Luxembourg
Riding in Remembrance – A Motorcycle Ride Along Liberty Road, France
by Travis Gill
This 1,146-kilometer commemorative roadway known as the Liberty Road (La voie de la Liberté), marks the route of the Allied forces from the D-Day landings of Normandy, France to Bastogne, Belgium. Our plan was to ride the entire route and learn more about the history of WWII. The GPX route can be download via RouteYou. Day 1 – 9 Apr Today we explored Utah … Read More Riding in Remembrance – A Motorcycle Ride Along Liberty Road, France
Trans Euro Trail – Belgium
by Travis Gill
After a short break to avoid a few days of rain, we returned to the border of Netherland and Belgium to start the next portion of the TET – Belgium! Just a few days before we completed riding the Netherland TET and were looking forward to more offroad excitement. The Trans Euro Trail continues heading southwest, starting at the Netherland border and winding through … Read More Trans Euro Trail – Belgium
+ Europe
Iceland – Bridge Between Continents (Part 1 of 3)
by Travis Gill
Sometimes you have to jump at opportunities. One of these opportunities happened to us when we were offered a job in western Germany. Since we were empty-nesters in our mid-forties we though “Why not?” We’ve always wanted to see Europe and we didn’t have much holding us back except for our vehicular possessions: A Nissan Xterra SUV, a Mazda Miata sports car, two Honda … Read More Iceland – Bridge Between Continents (Part 1 of 3)
Baja Para Dos – Nine-Day Adventure in Baja Mexico
by Travis Gill
Ever since we discovered adventure motorcycling, my wife, Chantil, and I have dreamed of riding Baja. This was our first motorcycle trip outside the protective womb of the USA and I was a bit nervious if not a little scared. To calm the concerns I planned, planned, and planned some more. The following is just a small glimpse into the planning process. Perhaps it … Read More Baja Para Dos – Nine-Day Adventure in Baja Mexico
AZBDR – Two Noobs, Two Mules, Two Weeks Off…
by Travis Gill
The Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDRs) are a network of off-road oriented trails that travel through some states in the United States. At the time of this trip, there were were trails in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. The trails are designed so that a heavy adventure bike can ride through them and experience a multi-day adventure that is often full … Read More AZBDR – Two Noobs, Two Mules, Two Weeks Off…
