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Kurt Spurlock

Kurt Spurlock
Kurt Spurlock is a veteran motorcycle and outdoor writer with 15 years in the saddle. He favors fast, lightweight adventure bikes and has ridden his “street-legal” DR650 from Big Sur to the Smoky Mountains.

Recent Posts

Proof That Great Budget ADV Motorcycle Gear Still Exists in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 15, 2026
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We've been testing budget ADV motorcycle gear all year to see what's actually worth buying in 2025. Here's our recommendation for the perfect head-to-toe kit. 

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7 Motorcycle Rain Suits Guaranteed To Keep You Dry

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 15, 2026

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Wanna stay dry in the worst weather for the least amount of cash possible? Sounds like a motorcycle rain suit is just what the doctor ordered.  

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7 Best Adventure Motorcycle Jackets: Top Shelf Vs Budget

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 15, 2026

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Top shelf vs bottom dollar: We compare the most expensive adventure motorcycle jackets from the most popular brands to their budget-friendly counterparts to figure out how much a good jacket is really worth. 

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Our Favorite Motorcycle Short Boots of 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 10, 2026

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Nothing beats short motorcycle boots when it comes to comfort, convenience, or cost. Here are our favorite boots for riders of every ilk.  

Here at RIDE Adventures, we dedicate lots of time and energy to advocating the largest, most protective boots money can buy.

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7 Best Dual Sport Helmets in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 8, 2026

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If you're going to ride your dual sport as the good lord intended (in the dirt), adding one of the best dual sport helmets on the market to your arsenal should be at the top of your list.

Here are our favorite options we've tested this year.

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7 Best Motorcycle Jeans That Will Actually Save Your Skin

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 8, 2026

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Motorcycle jeans have come a long way in recent years. Today's options look better, fit better, and protect better than ever before: You've officially run out of excuses to ride in street clothes. 

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Planning Your First BDR? Here’s Exactly What to Pack

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 21, 2026

Don't be an overpacker: Here's the foolproof BDR trip packing method we recommend for all of our trips. 

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9 Best Adventure Motorcycle Boots for Every Riding Style

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 19, 2026

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I don’t know about you, but when I used to hear the term “adventure motorcycle boots” I’d have some pretty gnarly flashbacks to the kind of gear my old man wore on his 1100 GS back in the day.

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5 Best Adventure Bikes for Two-Up Riding and Touring

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 16, 2026

Some folks buy an adventure bike for all-terrain thrills. Others buy them because they make outstanding two-up touring bikes for tall people. Those two things don't have to be mutually exclusive.

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The Best Motorcycle Routes in the World According to Professional Tour Guides

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 18, 2026

Looking for the best motorcycle routes in the world? Just follow this guy.  

As a company that's been scouting, building, and guiding international motorcycle trips for decades, we feel uniquely qualified to put together a list of the best routes/destinations we've found all across the world.

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