(Above, looking out through the Andes Mountains near Santiago, Chile, riders can now find dependable BMW Motorcycle rentals instead of shipping their bikes internationally.)
RIDE Adventures recently had the pleasure to work with a premier authority on the topic of preparing motorcycle travelers for their upcoming trips. (Those of us who have ever been sick during a vacation before might appreciate this!)
On the long list of “important things for successful and enjoyable motorcycle riding” is your physical endurance. All prods toward maintaining strength, flexibility, an agility through physical training aside, this post is about staying hydrated.
The hours and miles can slip by quite quickly on the bike, and before you know it, the combination of excitement, heat, air circulation, and not stopping enough to sip from a water bottle can have you physically dehydrated. As any physician would tell you: Being dehydrated slows your mental and physical reactions, and adds to the number of factors that could lead you to injury.
Where will you hide your spare key during long distance motorcycle travels?
(Above: The “lowest” of all seats…the kind with frost on it as we start a cold day of riding in Argentina, heading into the richness of Patagonia further south.)
We as motorcycle guides are often asked "which is the best motorcycle to rent" as inquiring travelers plan their adventures with our services. Choosing the right size bike can be as important to your overall riding experience as any other factor, so often riders are concerned about the seat height. While intuition tells us “a larger engine means a larger bike and taller seat,” however as you'll see below, this is not necessarily true across the board.
As such, we’ve been inspired to list for you below the seat height specifications for some of the most common motorcycles people are renting from us around the world:
What are motorcycle tours and the terrain like in Patagonia?
Motorcycle riders once again have the opportunity to “Follow the Dakar Rally” by guided motorcycle tour or rental, as the famed race will return to South America for it’s 4th straight year.
Another RIDE Adventures video review was posted on YouTube today, this time complimenting our earlier review of dual sport helmets: AGV's AX-8, the Shoei Hornet, and the Arai XD3.
Looking for a way to manage your water needs during a motorcycle adventure? Consider this plan and combination of travel gear to make clean water easy, low-cost, and always available to you.
Travel enough by motorcycle, and you´re sure to meet other riders. It´s just something that happens naturally, be it because of our similar interests, curiosity about either other´s bikes, or the occasional need for help or advice.
