In order to mount things like solar or a roof rack, your Sprinter van must have roof rails. Some vans come with them from the factory, but many do not. Ours … Read More
One of the best ways to add square footage to a van is to use the front seats as a living room by installing swivel seat bases. Although there are … Read More
The one thing that had to go immediately on our 2016 Sprinter 144 2WD van was those stock wheels and tires. They not only make it look like an ugly … Read More
Like most of our adventures, we had zero plans to go anywhere when we woke up Saturday morning. After sleeping in until around 11 AM, we tossed around the idea … Read More
When it came to choosing how we wanted to do the floor in our van, we wanted it to look nice yet have a durable surface with plenty of tie … Read More
One of the first projects on our van was to install two 6 volt batteries under the hood. There is a nice open space for them on the driver side … Read More
I am a little late to posting about our new rig, but this is the beginning of a new project and section of my blog, our VAN BUILD! I … Read More
Every year I host a group dune trip at Dumont Dunes through my website, dumontduneriders.com. The point of the trip is to get together with the other buggies and buggy … Read More
Well it’s that time of year again, dune season at Dumont Dunes! I sort of switch gears and spend a great deal of my time out in the sandbox with … Read More
The Mojave National Preserve is a massive area of protected Mojave Desert south of Nipton, CA stretching all the way to I-40. Despite its vast size, many city dwellers don’t … Read More
There is no doubt that the 2017 KTM 500 EXC-F is one of the most powerful and best performing dual sport bikes on the market right now. Even right out … Read More
September is here and the heat is finally leaving the Vegas valley. My good buddy, Tom, and I haven’t ridden together for years. He recently picked up a 2017 Husqvarna … Read More
Located in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Colorado are some of the tallest mountains in the country, the San Juan Mountains. Back in the late 1800’s, this was an area … Read More
Whether you are out on a hike, shredding down a mountain on your bike, or just want to freshen up before going to bed, some form of shower is required … Read More
Camping is a major part of our adventures. We love being outdoors and hate paying for expensive lodging when traveling. The two biggest expenses when traveling is food and lodging. … Read More
Trestle Bike Park is situated right in the middle of Winter Park. It’s my favorite bike park to date. After a big breakfast, which of course proved to be a stupid … Read More
Arches National Park is generally a place you would want to visit during the cooler months. It can get very warm during the day if you want to hike to … Read More
To break up the long drive to Denver while on our 10 Day Epic Road Trip, we stopped in Moab, UT to do some mountain biking and spend the night. … Read More
You only turn 40 once in your lifetime. For my birthday, all I wanted was some adventure and cooler temperatures. Bring on the BAV! (Birthday Adventure Vacation) We left the … Read More
Monday night Steve and I took advantage of some very unseasonably cool temperatures for Vegas in June and headed out to Nelson for an after-work rip through the hills. We … Read More
Monday’s ride started near a staging area close to Jean, NV. Our plan was to ride some singletrack and do some exploring in mountains east of Goodsprings. We had 5 … Read More
While I was in Utah for the day on Saturday to ride the Toquerville Twister, I decided to stay the night and get a little more riding in while I … Read More
Overview Located just outside La Verkin, the Toquerville Twister is some of Utah’s best moto singletrack. Featuring 100% twisty singletrack that runs right along steep canyon walls, it is a must-do … Read More
500 EXC or 690 Enduro R? It is a common question. When it comes to dual sport or adventure motorcycles, they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Compromise is … Read More
Sunday morning I had the itch to go exploring and find some new singletrack. Shocking huh? I started by testing out my trials and balance skills. The last time I … Read More
Many people cringe at the fact that I often go riding by myself. Solo riding has been a normal thing for me for at least the past 20 years. Is … Read More
Mountain biking can be extremely challenging and can often make you question why you ever got into it in the first place. Many of my friends who hate exercise and … Read More
Tuesday night’s ride came together online when James, a fellow “inmate” of ADVRider and a new member of my2wheels who happen to be in town on business from the bay area, … Read More
As if the perfect spring weather wasn’t reason enough to get out on two wheels, it was also Earth Day. Anna and I trucked the bikes out to Nelson area … Read More
As far as I’m concerned, camping off of your motorcycle is the best part of an adventure ride. It adds a whole new dynamic to the experience and allows you to really … Read More