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We're sad to say it, but peak riding season here in the US already appears to be on its way out. Admittedly, we're feeling a little cheated here in Oregon, but that also means it's time to don the winter riding gear to stretch the riding season as far as possible.

ADV riding doesn’t come with a “perfect weather” guarantee. In fact, the elements are part of the deal—rain slicks, choking dust, and mud pits all show up eventually.

The difference between a miserable slog and an epic story is how you handle them. Here’s the survival guide every ADV rider needs for when the weather and terrain decide to test you.

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If you're looking for a good winter motorcycle helmet to keep the cold at bay this year, we've got some bad news. Winter-specific riding helmets don't really exist.

ADV riders will climb mountains, cross rivers, and ride for days through remote backcountry but throw in a stretch of deep sand and suddenly everyone forgets how to ride.

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When we think of adventure gear, a few big players come to mind. You've got Klim, Rev'It!, Dainese, and Alpinestars to name a few, but they share one major issue: none of them actually make a good pair of ADV pants for under $200.

In the adventure world, it’s easy to get dazzled by shiny catalog pages and “pro-level” endorsements.

But here’s the reality: expensive doesn’t always equal better.

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Adventure gear is notoriously expensive, but there's something particularly frustrating about blowing $200 on what should be the simplest piece of gear in your kit.

The best budget ADV motorcycle gloves get back to the basics, and do it for well under $100.   

Rider school teaches the fundamentals—clutch control, shifting, braking, turning, maybe oil changes and chain adjustments. Great start. But once you’re deep in the backcountry, the classroom stuff doesn’t cut it.

Adventure riding punishes bikes in ways the manuals don’t cover, and knowing a few smart hacks can mean the difference between finishing the ride or hiking out.

Here are the tricks every ADV rider should have up their sleeve.

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As of this writing, Klim's latest-and-greatest adventure jacket, the Adventure Rally, sells for an eye-watering $1,800. That's an extra $300 premium over their other flagship jacket, the $1,500 Badlands Pro A3.

Not every bad ride is because of the bike, the weather, or the trail. Sometimes it’s you. ADV riding demands technique and mindset, but bad habits creep in quietly.

Before long, what should be an epic ride feels like a grind. The good news: most of these habits can be fixed fast. Here’s what to watch for—and how to turn it around before your next trip.