Links

The Lowdown on Links!

“We only list suppliers whose products we've used and tested. Informational resources such as blogs are sites we find useful. Pals are people we've actually chatted with :)”

Current Projects

Sites we currently contribute to:

Lost for Good Project: A cool little non-profit we founded
MotoSFO: A travel guide for motorcyclists touring the greater San Francisco area
Open Explorers: Like-minded travellers sharing their experiences for inspiration
Overland Sphere: A collection of stories written by overland travellers

Inspiration

Visit with some of the people who've been there and done it:

Austin Vince: Mondo Enduro and Terra Circa
Carla King: Motorcycle Misadventures
Chris & Erin: Ultimate Journey
Chris Scott: Adventure Motorcycling
Daniel Rintz: 2-Wheels 1-World 0-Limits
Grant & Susan Johnson: Horizons Unlimited
Jay Kannaiyan: Jammin' Global
Lois Pryce: Lois on the Loose
Marcello Carucci: Viaggi in Moto
Rene Cormier: University of Gravel Roads
Simon and Lisa: 2 Ride the World
Sherri Jo Wilkins: Because I Can World Tour
Tiffany Coates: Travels the World
Ted Simon: Jupiters Travels

Moto-pals

People we've met along the way or talked with online and hope to meet on our journey:

Carla King: Motorcycle Misadventures
Carlo & Toni: Gone Penguin
Daniel Rintz: 2-Wheels 1-World 0-Limits
Daniel & Sara: World Wide Ride *
David Brookes: Share My Oyster *
George Ferreira: Riding the USA
Grant & Susan Johnson: Horizons Unlimited
Heike and Filippo: 2 Live the Dream *
Liz Jansen: Trillium
Marcello Carucci: Viaggi in Moto
Martin Leonhardt: Freiheitenwelt
Michael & Nuri Wernick: Rising Wolf Motorcycle Parking, NYC
Rien & Nate: Motoshamans *
Sandy, Terry & Jack: Adventure Trio

* Beginning their RTW's in 2012, like us!

ADV Travel Information Sources

Visit some of the best forums, communities and info sites on the web:

ADVrider: Great resource for any would-be adventurer. Sometimes trolled by angry men.
F800 Riders: Forum dedicated to F800GS and F650GS Twins
Horizons Unlimited: The defacto place for info regarding adventure travel by motorcycle
MotoSFO: A travel guide for motorcyclists touring the greater San Francisco area.
Overland Sphere: A collection of stories written by overland travellers.
Pashnit Roads: Looking for routes in California? This is the place.
R1200GS.info: All R1200's, all the time.

For the Mechanically Inclined

Visit some resources for DIY'ers and roadside tinkerers:

Beemer Boneyard: New and used parts and maintenance kits for BMW's GS bikes
Centech: Rock-solid fuse panels for your bike
Derek Pauletto: Owner of Trillion Industries and a master fabricator
JVB Productions: Instructional maintenance DVD's for BMW's GS bikes
Marc Parnes: Hand-crafted wheel balancers and tools for a variety of bikes
Motor Works: UK’s largest independent BMW motorcycle parts specialist

Parts & Farkles

Stuff to make your bike your own:

A Vicious Cycle: Canada's distributor for Twisted Throttle gear
AltRider: One of the best add-on parts makers available
BestRest Products: Home of the BeadBrakR, CyclePump & the PegPacker
Happy Trail: Great folks who build solid adventure panniers
Kriega USA: Hands down, the worlds best modular dry-bag systems and hydration packs
Revzilla: Great shop with lots of product-related info and a solid return policy
Shorai Batteries: High cranking power and extremely light
Touratech USA: The US home for the premier add-on manufacturer
Twisted Throttle: Great folks with a large product offering
Woodys Wheel Works: Simply the best spoked wheels on the planet

Gear to Wear

Things to keep your body safe:

Arai Helmets: Premier helmet manufacturer, based in Japan
BMW Gear: Solid gear from the bike manufacturer
Aerostich: US-based manufacturer and early leader in textile suits
Foothills Motorcycle Apparel: Gary & Betty offer plenty of leather gear for cruisers
Klim: US-based manufacturer of solid, technical riding gear
Olympia Moto Sports: Owned by Kevin & Karilea Rhea, great touring and adventure gear
REV'IT!: Currently the gear Issa and Nita wear, and some of the best on the planet
Shoei Helmets: Currently the helmets Issa and Nita wear, produced in Japan

Camping & Outdoor Supplies

Visit some of our favorite suppliers:

Atmosphere (Canada)
Au Vieux Campeur (France)
Campo Base (Italy)
MEC (Mountain Equipment Coop) (Canada)
MSR (Mountain Safety Research) (Manufacturer)
The North Face (Manufacturer)
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) (United States)

Tour Companies

People who can show you the world (or parts of it):

Adventure West Motorcycle Tours: Awesome folks offering guided California motorcycle tours and custom motorcycle vacations.
Eidelweiss Bike Travel: The largest moto-tour company on the planet also offers a guided RTW tour
GlobeBusters: Founded by Kevin and Julia Sanders, tours most of the world
GlobeRiders: Founded by Helge Pedersen, legendary moto-adventurer and author of "10 Years on 2 Wheels" with tours worldwide
MotoQuest: Founded by Phil Freeman (awesome dude), based in Alaska with tours in US, CA, PE, CL, IoM, AR, JP, EU, VM, LA, SA, IN, NZ