Our thanks to the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America's Owners News magazine for publishing this press release about RIDE Adventures, LLC!

(Above: Another picture showing just how extremely dangerous South America is from my first trip down there. I had stopped for lunch in this small village, and that lady and her kid asked to pose with my motorcycle so they could take a picture! I tried to fight them off, but they had me surrounded with fresh seafood and friendly people, and I barely made it out of there with any space left in my stomach.)

All sarcasm aside, I just had to comment because the question of "How dangerous is South America?" came up again yesterday.  (Our most recent blog post covered the same topic.)

I was in one of the BMW motorcycle dealerships in New Jersey, chatting with staff, and telling them how RIDE Adventures is doing motorcycle tours in South America. One of the staff introduced me to a police officer and customer who had just walked in to buy some parts for his bike.  The staff said "hey, this guy Eric works for RIDE Adventures, and does motorcycle tours in South America."

The officer's response:  "Hmm.....do your tours include an AK-47?"

The world of Adventure Motorcycle Riding is exploding these days, but not everyone can find an "adventure motorcycle" that fits their size or riding ability. 

If you haven't booked a winter motorcycle trip yet or some opportunity to eliminate those grey, sun-deprived days, you might be sorry once again...

A quick Friday-congrats goes out to Acme Rider Supply for the launch of their new website and excellent selection of tankbags, riding gear, and various tools and accessories that all revolve around Dual Sport RIDING!

Stopping by their shop recently, I noticed the great selection of the ultra-tough tank and saddlebag offerings from Giant Loop Moto (picture right) and other top parts & gear manufacturers.  Looks like the Shorai Lithium batteries which are gaining huge popularity are in high-demand at Acme Rider as well. 

Acme Rider Supply's management and ownership comes from long experience both in riding and the motorcycle parts & accessories industry, so you can rest assured that their product knowledge will help make your shopping experience easy. 

Perfectly positioned near the north Georgia Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smoky Mountains area, Atlanta area riders in particular will find plenty of dual sport motorcycle needs along the way to their weekend rides.  When we're not out of the country on international dual sport motorcycle tours, you just might see the RIDE Adventures BMW R1200GS Adventure there as well!  Enjoy your shopping, and don't hesitate to share your product experiences with us as we continue to blog about various motorcycle parts and accessories as well.

Cruising on your motorcycle through the northwoods of Wisconsin, you might not expect to come across what looks like a typical "East Coast Diner" amongst the beautiful woodlands.  (Especially not so close the Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail tour we're continuing to research.)

It has begun! 

Your dual sport motorcycle helmet is probably going to stink eventually, which of course is considered "proof of adventure" for some.

Even in the northernmost of the United States like Wisconsin, you know summertime is here!

(Above, the "Sport" dampening setting and 2-up riding preload setting, indicated by the 2 helmets on the display.)