Taking on the Road, Two Wheels at a Time

Traveling by motorcycle is far different than any other means of transport. In a car, you are always a passenger, seeing a movie of the road going by. On a bike you become one with it, the road and your surrounding is no longer a movie, it’s a part of you. For you feel every corner, every bump and your body flexes in harmony with the bike's suspension. You smell the flowers, earth and rain, feel the wind and hear birds as you go, you are alive. This book aims to help you prepare for your next adventure or your first. Some of the topics covered are: • Down to the pub races • Breakfast runs • Multiple weeklong rallies • Yearlong multi country travel • Gear selection • How your bike's suspension works and how to set it • How a helmet protects your head and how to choose the correct one • Riding boots • Riding jackets and pants • Backpacks, panniers, saddle and tank bags • Packing right • Maintenance on the road • Riding a bike with a broken clutch or throttle cable • Fixing a broken clutch or throttle cable on the road • Starting a bike with a broken starter Newby, old timer, weekend warrier, long distance rider, cruiser or super biker, you are part of an elite, as old as time. Now let’s go burn some rubber and scrape some foot pegs!