UTBDR Extended Trailer
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The UTBDR is an 871 mile off-road route that starts in Mexican Hat and runs north across the state of Utah to the Idaho border near Bear Lake. The UTBDR passes through a number of iconic locations including Moab, Valley of the Gods, the Abajo and La Sal Mountain Ranges, Nine Mile Canyon and the northern Wasatch Mountains.

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Triumph ‘Seeking Explorers’ Competition Announced
Tuesday, 8 Nov, 2011 – 10:33 | Comment
Triumph ‘Seeking Explorers’ Competition Announced

To celebrate its new Tiger Explorer model, Triumph has launched an exclusive competition, Seeking Explorers, that will see one lucky United States winner embark on a 12-day trip of a lifetime before the bike even goes on sale.

Ducati Adventure: Conquering La Carrera Panamericana 2011
Thursday, 3 Nov, 2011 – 16:29 | Comment
Ducati Adventure: Conquering La Carrera Panamericana 2011

Mounted on Ducati Multistradas, filled with anticipation of the undiscovered territory that lies ahead, Carlin Dunne and Roland Brown focused on one thing; finishing La Carrera Panamericana on two wheels.

Jonah Street RiffRaff 2012 – Ruffians Recharged
Thursday, 15 Sep, 2011 – 18:20 | Comment
Jonah Street RiffRaff 2012 – Ruffians Recharged

Last year, Jonah Street’s RiffRaff program broke some serious records. In fact, it was so successful and vital to his ability to take on the Dakar Rally that the KLIM sponsored rider locked down a …

KTM and Husaberg Recall
Wednesday, 8 Jun, 2011 – 9:27 | Comment
KTM and Husaberg Recall

KTM and Husaberg has recalled a number of 2011 models for cracking in the handle bar clamps. Something that seems a bit detrimental to one’s health given the sort of use these models see.

Charley Boorman’s New Series to Cross Canada
Friday, 3 Jun, 2011 – 10:41 | 5 Comments
Charley Boorman’s New Series to Cross Canada

U.K.-based personality, Dakar rider, UNICEF fundraiser and general man about the world, Charley Boorman is returning to Canada. This time Boorman is riding across the second largest land-mass in the world this summer, as he films Extreme Frontiers Canada a television reality series for the UK’s Channel 5.

Meet Street – the Two-Time Dakar Stage Winner
Thursday, 2 Jun, 2011 – 11:37 | Comment
Meet Street – the Two-Time Dakar Stage Winner

Washington local and two-time Dakar Stage Winner, Jonah Street, will be at Touratech-USA on Wednesday June 8th sharing his experience from this year’s Dakar Rally. Jonah will be presenting a slide show and talking …

2012 Husaberg Updates on the Way
Thursday, 2 Jun, 2011 – 11:27 | Comment
2012 Husaberg Updates on the Way

Husaberg is updating its enduro line for 2012. Visually, the yellow painted frame is the most striking touch, brought to the line now that it’s under KTM ownership. That shouldn’t distract from more important functional elements like translucent fuel tanks so you can visually check the fuel level, an engine map selector on the left handle bar and billet triple clamps.

Chris “Teach” McNeil vs Twisted Throttle BMW F800GS
Tuesday, 31 May, 2011 – 21:20 | One Comment
Chris “Teach” McNeil vs Twisted Throttle BMW F800GS

Take one stunt rider and one BMW F800GS, add a bunch of armour and luggage, then film. While the resulting recipe might be missing that staid adventure touring demographic, it definitely makes a statement. We’d also like to nominate this video for “the Most Gratuitous Use of Guns ‘N Roses’ Welcome to the Jungle in a Web Video”. Really, no late 80s hair band even had this much smoke on stage.

This is my KLR – An Adventure Riding Sentiment
Tuesday, 24 May, 2011 – 18:50 | 7 Comments
This is my KLR – An Adventure Riding Sentiment

YouTuber HalfThrottle has an adventure bike sentiment that we can probably all get behind. Sure the video happens to be about his KLR, but we all have our bikes and if we’re lucky they hold a special place in our hearts and take us on grand adventures.

GRIP MOTO to Distribute Valentino Rossi & Nicky Hayden Apparel
Thursday, 19 May, 2011 – 14:03 | Comment
GRIP MOTO to Distribute Valentino Rossi & Nicky Hayden Apparel

The Italian apparel manufacturer appoints industry veterans, Shawn Sundheim and Jim McKenna, to head up US and Canadian distribution of VR-46 (Valentino Rossi), Nicky Hayden and Kevin Schwantz apparel lines for North America.

Ride the Olympic Peninsula’s Hoh Rain Forest with ALTRider
Wednesday, 18 May, 2011 – 12:04 | Comment
Ride the Olympic Peninsula’s Hoh Rain Forest with ALTRider

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Win the Twisted Throttle BMW F800GS Demo Bike at the 39th BMW MOA Rally
Tuesday, 17 May, 2011 – 12:12 | Comment
Win the Twisted Throttle BMW F800GS Demo Bike at the 39th BMW MOA Rally

Enter and compete in the GS Giant Trials Competition at the 39th BMW MOA Rally, in Bloomsburg, PA, for your chance to win the Twisted Throttle’s fully kitted BMW F800GS Demo Bike!

Touratech USA’s Excellent WABDR FAQ
Thursday, 12 May, 2011 – 13:53 | One Comment
Touratech USA’s Excellent WABDR FAQ

Touratech USA has posted an excellent Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) FAQ for those considering riding the mostly off road route running from Oregon, USA to British Columbia, Canada through the Cascade Mountains and arid landscapes in the foothills of Eastern Washington.

5th Annual Loose Screw Dual-Sport Ride Aug. 12th-14th, 2011 in Kamloops, BC
Saturday, 26 Mar, 2011 – 12:52 | One Comment
5th Annual Loose Screw Dual-Sport Ride Aug. 12th-14th, 2011 in Kamloops, BC

Come “get screwed” with OneWheelDrive.Net as we attend the 5th Annual Kamloops Dual-Sport Riders’ Loose Screw Dual-Sport Ride, August 13th, 2011 in Kamloops, BC. The 150 rider event runs between August 12th-14th, 2011 with the ride starting the morning of August 13th at approximately 8:00am.

Ducati Announces 2011 Schedule for Multistrada Travel Experience
Saturday, 26 Mar, 2011 – 11:40 | Comment
Ducati Announces 2011 Schedule for Multistrada Travel Experience

Ducati has announced the 2011 schedule for its Multistrada Travel Experience, a series of world wide motorcycle tours for passionate riders organized by the reputable Edelweiss Bike Travel touring company.

KTM Ride Orange MX Tour 2011
Friday, 25 Mar, 2011 – 14:19 | One Comment
KTM Ride Orange MX Tour 2011

Craving a chance to inflict some serious MX damage on the latest in the KTM line-up? Here’s your chance! The KTM Ride Orange MX Tour trailers are visiting select regions across Canada, giving you the opportunity to come out and test ride the latest SX-F models and hang out with the KTM crew.

Contour Launches Connect View Card and Viewfinder App for ContourGPS Helmet Camera
Wednesday, 23 Mar, 2011 – 8:33 | One Comment
Contour Launches Connect View Card and Viewfinder App for ContourGPS Helmet Camera

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Ducati Unveils the Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Special Edition
Friday, 18 Mar, 2011 – 11:46 | Comment
Ducati Unveils the Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Special Edition

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