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Adventurizing a KTM 500exc for RTW Riding – Part 1
Time for a new bike for me, a 2016 500exc Six Days, time to prep it and get it ready for a RTW journey
The Problem Of Intellectual (Photo) Property Theft
Lawsuits are real, once a photographer proves copyright ownership of an image they can legally sue, and just because you are in another country does not stop this happening. Most countries now have laws in effect and it can allow the copyright owner to ask for statutory damages (up to $150,000)
Should The MotoZ Tractionator Desert H/T Be Your Next Rear Tire?
On incline starts and general climbs in the sand, it really was a great help making riding a breeze, where a normal knobby would have taken a little more concentration on my part.
RTW packing in 40 liters, and less than 40lbs…challenge accepted
Packing is a very individual thing and each person will differ greatly, but for those of you who like to read pack lists and are trying to reduce your pack size/ weight, this might be the post for you This is the gear that works for me, it may not work for you but itContinue reading “RTW packing in 40 liters, and less than 40lbs…challenge accepted”
Peru, Ecuador and Colombia Offroad Part 5…and Leaving South America
Caraz is not a bad place to be stuck in for two weeks, even with bad food poisoning. A nice little hotel right on the main square, secure parking in the courtyard, and my buddy @mak arrived His bike is a Yamaha 250 Tenere, pretty much a perfect bike for South America, Fi, amazing mileage of over 400km toContinue reading “Peru, Ecuador and Colombia Offroad Part 5…and Leaving South America”
Peru Offroad – Part 4
After the lake the sun dropped and the temperature dropped quicker, the track became worse or maybe it was my imagination, the headlight was making the track look like it was lined with basketball size rocks with the huge shadows it created.
RTW Costs 3.0
Let’s talk about money…RTW costs, that is!
Peru Offroad – Part 3
…we made sure we were on the west side of Huascarán National Park so we could do a two-day loop, across the park on the #106 and back on the #107, this took us 4 days to complete…
Peru Offroad – Part 2
Having lunch in a tiny little Puebla we look at the map to see where looks like an interesting route, we are sitting looking south and find a place called Pallasca, it’s taking the 3N and it looks to have a crazy section.
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