Mad or Nomad: Adventure Motorcycle Travel

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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…

The 7th Continent: Motorcycle to Antarctica

Deepak’s lifelong 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!

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 Longest Motorcycle Journey in a Single Country

One year, 50 States, a Guinness World Record and the first solo-female rider to hold it. Here's Danell Lynn's story...

Trapped by Coronavirus: The Day Motorcycle Travel Came to a Sudden Stop

The stories of 14 motorcycle travellers stuck on the road in a world on lockdown...

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...

Welcome to the Jungle

To ride the length of the Americas overland in one go, you’ve got to machete your way through one of the most dangerous places on earth first. There’s a reason no-one has done it before. Until now…

Motorcycling to the Coldest Place on Earth: Part 1

The White Wolf is riding a 30-year-old motorcycle to Oymyakon as it plummets to -50°C. Here’s everything you need to know about his insane Siberian ride…

Round-the- World on a Royal Enfield

Two years after passing his bike test, Franck has ridden 50,000 miles all over the world on a Bullet, proving anyone can have an adventure on any bike...

The First Africans to Motorcycle Round-the-World

Dos and Wamuyu Kariuki are the First Africans to motorcycle round-the-world. Here’s their story of preparation and perseverance to achieve their dreams.

Latest Posts

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

How to Motorcycle Travel on the Cheap

Here’s how to motorcycle travel on the cheap and the 10 BEST ways to save money on a motorcycle trip.

The Ultimate Motorcycle Camping Gear Checklist

Welcome to the Ultimate Motorcycle Camping Gear Checklist. Here’s all the camping kit you need for an adventure motorcycle trip.

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.

Gear Guides and Reviews

Tried and tested motorcycle kit reviews and comprehensive gear 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 Adventures

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

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…

Tomb Raider

Searching for hidden temples buried deep in Cambodian forests on a motorbike is as good as it gets.

Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies

Planning a Fly and Ride bike adventure? Here’s our pick of top motorcycle rental companies from around the world. Check out the new page, click a country on the map and see what’s on offer!