July , 2023

In the second part of their South America trip, Joe and Renate Pichler visit the countries in the north of the continent that are rarely toured by motorcyclists: Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana. Muddy tracks through the rainforest make the trip a challenging ride.

Hardly anything fuels the rumor mill of the motorcycle scene more than an upcoming generation of the BMW GS. Since it will soon be that time again, we have already compiled known facts as well as speculations around the BMW R 1300 GS.

For summer 2023 we present product news like the Garmin zumo XT2 and the corresponding Touratech handlebar mount, the Touratech Suspension Plug & Travel DSA EVO UP, info on the new KTM models 790 and 890 Adventure, give a preview of Active Adventure No. 5, give a short preview of the Alpes Aventure Motofestival and more brand new info for summer 2023.

Spinning tyres, splashing mud and many a slip – and yet only smiling faces whichever way you look. The adventure riders, some of whom had come from far away, took on the additional challenges that the early autumn weather brought with it enthusiastically. And many of them had the great experience of managing to defy their own limits and master difficulties that had been perceived as insurmountable before this event.

Filmmaker Sterling Noren rides all over the United States on his motorcycle. Always on the lookout for the best rides. And always alone. Here, he talks about his motivation, his feelings and the deeper meaning behind his extensive tours.

During the filming of the documentary about the Northeast Backcountry Discovery Route (NEBDR), somewhere in Maine, we ride through a section that is only accessible to experts. This very technical passage is to be included in the BDR as an option for riders looking for a special challenge.