Tag Archives: Adventure

Red River Scramble 2019: News and Updates

Posted on April 20, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

  That last few weeks have been an amazing blend of work and fun. Needless to say, I love hosting this rally; it’s great seeing the looks on people faces as they roll in from a ride on some of … Continue reading →

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14 Reasons to Start Adventure Riding

Posted on April 6, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

I’ve recently welcomed another rider into the “adventure” world. To his credit, he rode dirt bikes “back in the day”, but has been dedicated to street riding for many years now. After seeing all the crazy photos here on the … Continue reading →

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How to Measure Adventure Riding Skills

Posted on February 2, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

As the temperatures have dropped and the joy riding has slowed, I’ve spent the last few months consuming a lot of “adventure” riding media. I’ve also dedicated a lot of thought to reviewing “best practices” from various motorcycle events I’ve … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2019 Updates

Posted on January 18, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

In case you missed the news just before Christmas, this year’s Red River Scramble will be held Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th (REGISTER HERE). You may have noticed that Moto Adventurer was a little quiet last fall, per my … Continue reading →

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Finishing the DBBB: Working the Moto Bucket List

Posted on October 24, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

Smoked. Heart pounding in my ears and gasping for air, my right hand clung to the brake lever to hold the front tire on a narrow section of solid soil, desperate to keep the bike from tumbling back down the … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons to Attend The Dragon Raid

Posted on August 9, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

The week after Labor Day will be here before we know it; for longtime Moto Adventurer followers, you know that’s my annual week-long vacation to Deal’s Gap for The Dragon Raid motorcycle rally. This year I’m hoping to see some … Continue reading →

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Red River Scramble 2018: The Recap

Posted on June 26, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

It’s been difficult to put “words on paper” to describe this year’s Red River Scramble; the support from the motorcycle touring and adventure community was overwhelming. I set out to offer a venue for motorcyclists to discover the best of … Continue reading →

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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 3 Upgrades

Posted on April 16, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

It’s been a while since I did an in-depth update on the status of Rosie the Scrambler. Things have fell by the wayside considering my workload at the “day job”, trying to document the Dirtster Project, and getting ready for … Continue reading →

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March Moto Madness: Scrambler Adventures

Posted on April 5, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

Friday, March 23rd 02:54 AM I woke to the sound of my own teeth chattering. I’m not entirely sure when and for how long I actually slept. Hands exhausted from holding my sleeping bag closed with a death grip, I … Continue reading →

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Harley Dirtster Project: Planning

Posted on February 25, 2018 by drewkfaulkner

Way back in the days of Lola the Speedmaster, my buddy Jeff told me that he wanted to convert a Harley Davidson Sportster into a dirt bike. Having not yet been bit by the off-road bug, and being the (arguably) … Continue reading →

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