Tag Archives: Kentucky

Racing Dirtbikes: Reflections on Cross-Country Racing

Posted on January 2, 2022 by MotoADVR

failure is an experience we want to avoid. Wearing mismatched socks, getting toilet paper stuck to your shoes, and dumping your motorcycle in the parking lot tend to induce feelings of embarrassment. Unfortunately, that aspect of human nature can also prevent us from taking risks; which in turn tends to prevent us from experiencing life’s greatest “highs”. Continue reading →

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Dirt Bike Tales: First Half of KXCR 2021

Posted on July 31, 2021 by MotoADVR

“Pain, anguish, adversity, struggle, exhaustion, defeat, financial stress, maintenance nightmares… growth, adventure, challenges, community, accomplishment, satisfaction.” Something I wrote on Instagram a few days ago. Since my departure from the military, I’ve never had such a passion for something, nor … Continue reading →

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Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race

Posted on February 27, 2021 by MotoADVR

So you bought a dirt bike after some nagging from your riding buddies? You’ve noticed photos on Instagram of your friends crossing logs and splashing through the mud with numbers on their helmets. Suddenly you’re feeling more and more curious … Continue reading →

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Husky in The Holler: KXCR in Clay City

Posted on July 8, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

Savage… If I were to sum up “The Holler” in one word, that’s the word. Humbled… by mother nature; but also the tenacity of my fellow racers. Grateful… for the opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, and expand … Continue reading →

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CRF250L Races a Mudder: KXCR Russell Creek

Posted on March 29, 2020 by drewkfaulkner

We’re now a few weeks into the COVID19 outbreak here in the U.S. If you’re holding down the couch at home, I have some epic crash video on tap for you… But first, I’m going to monologue a little bit … Continue reading →

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Dragon Raid 2019: Motorcycle Rally Evolution (Part 1)

Posted on October 19, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

Passing through the villages of Behnam and Lynch, I was captivated by rows of antiquated brick buildings; boarded up and abandoned decades ago. More accustomed to images northern Appalachian rolling hills, nestled deep in the valley on the very southern … Continue reading →

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Should We Share Adventure Destinations?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by drewkfaulkner

A few weeks ago I “liked” a photo of a waterfall on Instagram. Considering who it was, I suspected it was near Red River Gorge. The photo didn’t have any hashtags indicating the location, so I asked where it was … 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 … Continue reading →

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