Did you go at the movie Easy Rider when it was rolling back in 1969? Starring Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson, the movie captures the journey across America of two motorcyclists in total freedom. Also famous due to its soundtrack called Born to be Wild, composed and interpreted in the late sixties by Steppenwolf, the movie had a lot to do with the rebel attitude that characterizes the period.
The title of this short post is also the title of the DVD illustrating a man with a goal. It synthesizes Gaurav Jani’s successful attempt to border China from Delhi to Changthang Plateau in Ladakh on the saddle of its 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycle and without any support whatsoever. There is no cameraman except himself, no sound guy, nobody!
On the seventy days trip, Gaurav filmed himself gathering miles, interacting with people, or simply admiring the wonderful sights that permanently surrounded him. Some of them were never even filmed before.
By simply checking out this short news and enjoying this video the adventurer spirit in every one of us comes to life and makes us crave for even a comparable experience. Who knows, maybe I’ll write something about your own adventure one of these days. It is all up to you. Until then enjoy this video!
From a solo trip in the desert for weeks, to a few days off the beaten track closer to home, adventure motorcycling means different things to different people. It requires commitment - physical, mental and financial - but the rewards are far greater.
Could 2008 be the year that you finally decide to take The Big Trip on your motorcycle? If so, then a new book has just been published which tells you everything you need to know to plan and complete the journey of a lifetime.
Adventure (...) >> read
The famous BMW Safari, now into its 14th year, offers two opportunities for adventure in 2008, with the off-road GS Safari in March and on-road TourenSport (TS) Safari in August - and overseas visitors are most welcome. Early registration for the GS Safari has resulted in many places being snapped up, with just a handful now remaining.
BMW riders with off-road ability are invited to attend the BMW GS Safari, which will take place in the spectacular Victorian and New South Wales ’High (...) >> read
Posted on 04.23.2007 21:00
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An amateur photographer from Konya, Abdülkerim Uysal is set to go on a motorcycle trip of 5,180 kilometers across Turkey in an effort to contribute to the promotion of Turkey.
Uysal ventured out on a similar Turkey trip lasting nine days last year when traveled by train to mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) and opened a “Locomotive Photographs” exhibition, comprising the photos taken during his journey in Konya, Ankara, Adana and Istanbul. (...) >> read
Exploring a new country by motorcycle really is the best way to travel, but how about using the opportunity to not only visit a new area, but also test ride several of the latest BMW bikes at the same time? BMW Motorrad’s experienced travel partner, Münchner Freiheit, has just released details of its 2007 programme and one of the latest incentives includes a new test ride touring programme.
These tours, which last from two to six days, give customers the opportunity to test ride (...) >> read
Looking for a little extra excitement in your next vacation? You’re certainly not the only one.
In fact, according to iExplore Inc., a leading resource for information about experiential travel, the adventure vacation industry is worth more than $40 billion and growing at a rate of 10 percent each year. Whether it’s climbing the Rocky Mountains or jumping on a motorcycle and touring the breathtaking coastline of California, more Americans are adding a dose of much-needed pep to their (...) >> read
San Diego, CA — Sunday Morning Rides, a powerful new online trail and road mapping portal, has announced a new collaboration with Motoquest, Mexico’s leading online motorcycle touring resource, to promote adventure riding in Mexico and Baja. The two websites will share technologies and content to showcase Motoquest’s historic tours that distinguish Mexico as one of the truly great motorcycle adventure destinations.
By integrating Motoquest content via the SMR mapper (...) >> read
Former world triathlon champion Felix Bergmeister decided that his own ’neighbourhood’ wasn’t big enough, so he decided to circumnavigate the planet and is currently in Namibia, riding to raise awareness of, and funds for UNICEF.
It’s hard to imagine just how fit you have to be to compete in ’ultra-triathlons’ such as the 10 times Ironman event, which Felix won in 2004. This back-to-back event alone consisted of a 38 km swim, followed by an 1800 km bike race and a 422 km run. Only a select (...) >> read
Ride Across America, Ride & Fly Tours’ newest package, takes riders through the soul of the United States, from coast to coast, through miles of incredible sights and vistas. The details of the Ride Across America tour are available online at http://www.rideandflytours.com/coast_to_coast.php.
“Close your eyes and imagine riding along scenic two-lane highways, seeing the natural beauty of this country and meeting the warmest people you will ever find,” says John Garwood of Ride (...) >> read
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