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Trip reports, gear notes, and the occasional bike review — written after the ride, not before it.
Jeremy Simmons: From Motocross to Cannonball Route Boy
Motocross, pro road racing and the man behind the Cannonball routes, plus his free Ojai Route GPX for the mountains north of LA.
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Staying Fit on a Motorcycle Tour
A little yoga, a few simple exercises, plenty of walking and a beer or two (ish). Keeping your body happy in the saddle, no gym required.
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Dakar 2027 Heads Back to Europe and Africa
Prologue in Europe, a ferry across the Mediterranean, then the dunes of Morocco. Here is what we know so far.
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Cannonball Viberia Day 1: Santander to Ribadesella
New faces, a wrong turn, perfect mountain roads and a freezing pool to finish.
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Introducing Real Riders, Real Routes
Real riders, their stories and their favourite roads, with a free GPX. First up: Cannonball legend Jim Horne.
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Bike of the Week
This week: the KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo, plus earlier picks like the Triumph Trident 800 and Norton Atlas.
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Riding a Motorcycle Through Winter
Bike checks, staying warm and dry, wet and frosty roads, and the winter gear I recommend. Plus why a cup of tea tastes better after a cold ride.
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Riding to the Cannonball: Limburg to Santander
Rain in Brussels, a missed train, a ferry full of legends and a mountain warm-up in northern Spain.
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Cannonball Bike Run 2026 Review
Ambassador Edition: almost 2,800 km of road book riding through Portugal and Spain to Alicante, staying in monasteries and castles along the way.
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First Long Ride Out
Three days of mountain passes, plenty of fuel stops, and a whole lot of opinions on the new suspension setup.
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My Summer Gear for the Hot Weather
My tried-and-tested setup for touring through 38°C heat, from helmet to boots.
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Riding the Coast Road: Five Riders, One Sunrise
A 4 a.m. wake-up call, a cliffside road, and the kind of ride that reminds you why you started.
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