I’m really excited about this weekend. I’m going to the Overland Expo in Prescott, Arizona. There are a bunch of discussions, hands on riding courses and of course a bunch of people waiting to sell you stuff you never thought you needed in the first place. I’m looking forward to the courses and discussions the [...]

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(Photo provided by GroudTruthTrekking) I’ve wanted to ride in Alaska ever since I heard it was possible to do so. I read Against the Wind by Ron Ayers. It never really clicked in my head that there are times of the year where the temperatures were hospitable to motorcycles. Then I read Into the Wild [...]

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I’ve got maps stuck to the walls and country’s names floating around in my head. I’ve got to make sense of all this by making some preliminary route. This isn’t set in stone, but it’s a place to start. View Larger Map Here is a breakdown of all the countries and regions I’ll be passing [...]

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My head spins when I try and comprehend all that goes into preparing for a trip around the world by motorcycle. There are so many facets like, picking the right bike, clothing, camping gear, health considerations, navigation, documenting the trip and then there’s the elusive art of border crossings. It’s very intimidating for me, but [...]

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