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Motorcycle Travel Stories

Incredible motorcycle adventure stories from world travellers. Grab a coffee, put your feet up and enjoy the read…

Sam Manicom: 8 Lessons from 8 Years on the Road

8 Years and 200,000 miles round-the-world on a motorcycle will teach you a thing or two… But here’s 8! Check out Sam's awesome lessons!

The World’s Longest Scooter and Sidecar Journey

The first people mad enough to circumnavigate the globe on a scooter and sidecar. 34,000 miles, 455 days, 1 World Record and countless breakdowns...

Kevin and Julia Sanders: World Record Breakers

Kevin and Julia Sanders went from backpacking to holding two Guinness World Records to now running the world’s biggest motorcycle adventure tour company. Here’s their story…

The 7th Continent: Motorcycle to Antarctica

Deepak’s dream was to ride in Antarctica, even if that meant sailing for 3 weeks and 500 miles for a mad polar ride between a Russian and Uruguayan military base!

The First Round-the-World Motorcycle Ride

Over 100 years ago, Carl Stearns Clancy became the first person to motorcycle round-the-world. A century on and Geoff Hill recreates Clancy’s incredible ride. Here’s his story…

Tiffany Coates: Becoming an Adventure Rider

Leaving for India two-up, fully loaded and after a five-day crash course on how to ride… Here’s how Tiffany Coates became one of the world’s most experienced motorcycle travellers.

The First British Woman to Motorcycle Round-the-World

Elspeth Beard’s epic 35,000-mile, two-year ride is the stuff of legends. No modern-day technology or support, solo and only 23 years old – here’s Elspeth’s incredible story…

Sjaak Lucassen, his R1 and the North Pole

To ride an R1 to the North Pole in -40C and over cracking ice you've got to be mad... or be Sjaak. Here's how the Dutchman is preparing for his Polar ride...

Latest Posts

Welcome to Mad or Nomad. Here are the latest additions to the website.

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Europe

Welcome to the Motorcycle Travel Guide for Europe! Here’s everything you need to know about motorcycle touring in Europe.

What to Pack for a Europe Motorcycle Tour

This European Tour Packing Guide has everything you need to pack for a motorcycle tour with links to in-depth guides.

The 10 BEST Motorcycle Camping Tents

The 10 best tents, a handy guide to picking the perfect tent for your motorcycle trip, top tips and more.

Motorcycle Gear Guides and Reviews

Tried and tested motorcycle gear reviews and comprehensive kit guides.

The Complete Motorcycle Trip Packing List

This article provides a complete checklist of all the essentials you may need on your bike trip with links to in-depth guides.

6 Best Soft Panniers for Adventure Bikes in 2020

Here’s 6 of the best soft luggage options for adventure bikes on the market in 2020.

How to Choose Your Adventure Bike Riding Gear

If you’re thinking about what adventure bike riding gear you need for your travels, have a read of this first…

Our Round-the-World Adventures

Follow our round-the-world motorcycle journey with our monthly blogs.

Carrying on with Covid

Here’s what happened since our last post 5 months ago. Fair warning: it’s not exciting!

Stuck in Thailand

A Proposal, Covid-19, Long Necks and Lockdown. Thailand didn’t exactly go to plan…

Loving Laos Life

From sleepy islands in the south to jagged karst mountains in the north, we fell in love with Laos and everything in between…

Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies

Planning a Fly and Ride bike adventure? Here’s an interactive map listing motorcycle rental and tour companies from around the world. Click a country and see what’s on offer.

Motorcycle Destination Guides

Detailed country guides for adventure motorcycle travellers including paperwork, border, route info and much more.

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Kyrgyzstan

Here’s the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

The Ultimate Alps Motorcycle Route Guide

A packed article on touring the Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps with an expert 14-day ride report, maps and info.

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Portugal

A packed guide full of info on motorcycle touring through gorgeous Portugal including destinations, expert tips and loads more.

International Motorcycle Shipping Companies

Need to ship your motorcycle abroad? Try out this interactive map for worldwide shipping companies, fixers, customs brokers and ferry services. Click a country to see what’s on offer.