A big adventure bike can feel heavy and difficult to control off-road — but sometimes the problem isn’t the weight of the bike. It’s what’s happening between the throttle, clutch and rear wheel. A lot of riders are constantly going from drive straight into engine braking, then back into drive again. That constant drive-drag-drive-drag can make the bike feel unsettled, especially on tight trails and loose terrain. In this video I explain why simply letting the bike roll can ma

Do adventure riders stand too much? Standing on the pegs has its place, but is it necessary every time we leave the tarmac? In this video, I share my thoughts on sitting versus standing when riding an adventure bike off-road—and whether we sometimes stand out of habit. What do you think? Do you prefer to sit or stand, and what makes you switch? Let me know in the comments. #AdventureRiding #AdventureMotorcycle #OffRoadRiding

Before you take your adventure bike off-road, there are a few things worth understanding first. In this video I break down 4 key skills that can make a big adventure bike feel much easier, safer and more predictable once the tarmac ends: • Trusting and properly loading the front tyre • Using the clutch to control the connection between the engine and rear wheel • Counterbalancing the bike instead of fighting its weight • Stopping, evaluating and choosing your line before comm