<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1428396443888464&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">

RIDE Adventures Blog

Kurt Spurlock

Kurt Spurlock
Kurt Spurlock is a writer for the motorcycle and outdoor industries with 15 years of experience in the saddle. When it comes to adventure bikes, he’s all about keeping it fast and light, and has taken his “street legal” DR650 just about everywhere from Big Sur to the Smokey Mountains.

Recent Posts

9 Best Motorcycle Holidays For Two-Wheeled Travelers

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 23, 2023

You can keep your five star resorts, overpriced drinks, and tourist traps. We've learned from experience that a proper motorcycle holiday is the only vacation that'll truly scratch the itch. 

READ MORE >

5 Best Motorcycle Sunglasses for Riding in Style

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 16, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

Regardless of what you've got going on in the helmet department, the right pair of motorcycle sunglasses can bring comfort and style to daytime cruising. 

READ MORE >

13 Common Mistakes ADV Riders Make

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 2, 2023

ADV riders have a lot to master between dirt, pavement, international travel, and everything else that comes with proper adventure.

Here are the most common errors we see ADV riders pick up along the journey. 

READ MORE >

7 Top Adventure Motorcycle Destinations in North America

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 28, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

Who says you have to travel abroad for a big adventure? We've got some of the most epic motorcycle destinations in the world right here in our backyard, and these seven, in particular, are not to be missed.

READ MORE >

Ducati Desert X Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 14, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

What better way to test the new Ducati Desert X than a 1,000-mile romp through Patagonia? Here's our take on Ducati's first dirt-specific ADV after a week of wind, rain, dirt, and pavement.

READ MORE >

AGV AX9 Carbon Review: 3,000 KM of Abuse Across 3 Continents

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 5, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

All-terrain performance, Italian style, and 100% carbon fiber construction. The AGX AX9 Carbon has the makings of a top-shelf ADV helmet, but does it deliver?  

READ MORE >

The Ultimate Motorcycle Trip Packing List by RIDE Adventures

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 16, 2023

Disclosure: Ride Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

Planning an epic ride? Don't skimp on the planning. Our ultimate motorcycle trip packing list includes everything you need to hit the road whether you're hopping hotels or sleeping under the stars. 

READ MORE >

6 ADV Riding Techniques for Offroad Adventurers

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 7, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

Looking to build some extra confidence on your adventure bike? These six ADV riding skills are just what the doctor ordered to find your footing on and off-road. 

READ MORE >

Parking a Motorcycle: 6 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 28, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

Start parking a motorcycle like a pro: Here are the 6 most common parking mistakes we see and how you can avoid them. 

READ MORE >

Klim Krios Pro Helmet: Our Long Term Review

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 19, 2023

Disclosure: RIDE Adventures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program as well as other affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure for more details.

Klim is arguably the first name in high-performance adventure gear, so you'd do well to take note when they introduce a premium adventure helmet like the Klim Krios Pro. Ultralight, well-ventilated, and packed with the latest tech, could the Krios Pro be the best dual-purpose helmet in the game?

READ MORE >

Start Your Reservation Process Now.
Contact Us!