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
Adventures should rarely ever be planned out. After all, that’s what makes them adventures. Since I needed to get my 500 EXC-F remapped at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Dealership Outlet in … Read More
With the arrival of this gorgeous Spring weather, Brian, Steve and I decided we wanted to go on a motocamping adventure to the Mojave Preserve. This trip would be … Read More
I rolled into Dumont Friday afternoon and it was 95° on my truck thermometer. I was a little worried it was going to be scorching this weekend, but it … Read More
It’s been a very long and exhausting week of work and working Saturday meant I was going to have a very short weekend. Part of me wanted to come home … Read More
Only a few of us planned on heading out last weekend, but at the last minute we got quite a good group together and we ended up having a really … Read More
No motorcycle is ever ready to go from the factory, therefore everyone sets their bike up to fit their needs. There are always going to be things to make it … Read More
Nothing beats a ride through the desert after a good rain. Sunday morning I met up with some buddies to do just that. Our plan was to ride to Nelson … Read More
Sunday I finally got a few new things installed on the 500 (hand guards, radiator guards and skidplate) so it was time to hit some hard pack and see how … Read More
Thursday night we headed out to Dumont for a nice quiet weekend in the sand. When we pulled in the river was flowing really fast but it was easily passable. … Read More
Well the day has finally come to take the new ’17 KTM 500 EXC-F out for it’s maiden voyage. Since I was already headed out to Dumont Dunes this weekend, I … Read More