Just when I thought I'd ran out of good things to say about my Alpinestars Bionic Jacket, I swapped out my 4-year, 250,000+ mile old jacket for a newer version.  The old armor jacket is still fine, and I'll find some use for it someday, but Alpinestars has clearly done it right again with this newer version: The Bionic Jacket for BNS.

We've taken a moment to do a few Q&A's with some of the well-known personalities in the motorcycle world. First up, we have Rachael of the famed FuzzyGalore.com - Girlie Motorcycle Blog who constantly amazes us with stories about quirky things she encounters on the road. She’s a busy lady but we’re glad she finds the time to share moto photos and news of her adventures on her blog and Facebook page. Because, as Fuzzy says, "sharing is sexy."

We're constantly trying to provide you with more motorcycle travel information, so please find these Q's and A's we've recently exchanged with customers useful.  As always, keep in mind that you can download some great information on our Free Motorcycle Travel Info page, and ask us questions anytime.  RIDE Adventures was founded on the notion that "more people need to see this," so be sure to ask us more about just which destinations you should be seeing!

Adventure Riders are gearing up and getting ready for motorcycle rental trips in Patagonia.  Some riders will be guided and don't need to think about logistics, timing, and borders, but those Lone Wolves who will be renting and riding alone have many questions.  We're glad to be answering those questions and sharing some of them with you here:

Got questions about motorcycle rentals, and what's needed to make your trip a success?  Here are a few more FAQ's we get from customers with a bit of a focus on South American motorcycle travel.  Please remember, you're always welcome to Contact Us or ask questions in the comments section below.  Chances are, if you have a question about how motorcycle rentals work, you're not alone!

(Above, a postcard from Jan and Remi from Canada, who spent 1 month on BMW motorcycle rentals we provided about a year ago.  Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia, all in 1 amazing trip!  Shown here in the Uyuni Salt Flats of Bolivia. -  Below, Emily and Johann from Michigan, overlooking the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate, Argentina.)

We keep getting similar questions about Tierra del Fuego and motorcycle travel in this mysterious and wind-torn territory.  Riders from around the world want to test their skills on the way to Ushuaia at "The End of the World," but the logistics and timing around getting there remain somewhat of a puzzle for people. Also of concern to many riders is the amount of paved vs. non-paved riding they'll have to endure. 

The topic of motorcycle gear and our recommendations for staying comfortable and safe continues with Part 3 of our Free Download: "Motorcycle Gear Advice."  

In the previous blog post about dual sport riding technique, we talked about the Pros or reasons to opt for standing position in off road riding.  The point of this 2nd part of the article is to remind riders that, just because the terrain you're on isn't paved, that doesn't mean you need to be standing up on your motorcycle.  (Some riders draw an automatic connection between the two, thinking that: Dirt = Standing.)  While there are plenty of good reasons to ride standing sometimes, of course there are "Cons" to standing as well that we're about to address for you:

With the world of dual sport riding booming each year, adventure riders are heading out in droves to test their skills both on and off road.  As the less experienced riders first start to experiencing the changing terrain, weather conditions, and speeds, the question keeps coming up: "Should I be sitting or standing when I'm off road?"

Some riders won't wonder and others don't care; but if you're new at dual sport riding, hopefully these Pros and Cons of the standing position will help you enjoy more and ride longer. The Pros are listed below, and you can either check back with us or sign up to follow our blog on the top right corner of this page to see the "Cons" of the standing position here!