Travel Advice
Some bright spark once described adventure as ‘a journey without a plan’. Travelling by bike can be either the most inspirational, memorable event of your life or the most frustrating (but still probably memorable – for the wrong reasons). The difference is a plan and making a plan needs help and advice from riders who already made their mistakes. BikeSocial doesn’t tell you where to go or do many travelogue-type features, but we can help you learn the things you need to know about riding in France, Spain, America or many other places.
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Riding with Rossi at his ranch
When the GOAT teaches, you listen. So, when we were invited to VR46's ranch, we listened good
By Tim Aucott02/11/2020Top 10 motorcycle rides/routes in the world | + Download maps
Around the world lap record holder, Nick Sanders, choses his favourite ten roads to ride on and there's Google Maps links too. Download the routes here.
By Nick Sanders01/07/2020Nine myths busted about riding in America
The roads aren't all straight, riding in cities is easy, the locals are friendly and many more reasons to ride in the USA
By Steve Rose22/01/2020How many motorcycles get stolen from racetracks?
Retired police sergeant Dave Yorke finds out how bad it really is...
By Dave Yorke06/12/2019The GS Trophy - two days of mixed on-road and off-road challenges.
We spend a wet weekend in a Welsh quarry, pushing bikes and bodies to the limit.
By Kane Dalton05/08/2019How to stay legal at the Isle of Man TT races
Everything you need to know when visiting the Isle of Man
By John Milbank21/05/2019Mad or Nomad Journals: Part 6 - Solo, Pillion or Group?
Whichever way you choose will alter your trip and make it completely different in so many ways.
By Andy & Alissa Davidson07/05/2019Mad or Nomad Journals: Part 5 - Touring Turkey
A guide to one of the world's best biking countries.
By Andy & Alissa Davidson30/04/2019Mad or Nomad Journals: Part 4 - Pillion Tips
6 Top Tips for Touring with a Pillion
By Andy & Alissa Davidson23/04/2019Mad or Nomad Journals: Part 3 - What they don't tell you
Here's what they don't tell you about motorcycle travel...
By Andy & Alissa Davidson16/04/2019
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