Author Archives: Chris S
XSR Scrambler: Western Isles Tour
My mid-summer 2018 ride on the XSR Scrambler from Wales via Ireland to NW Scotland got published in RIDE magazine. The article ends on Vatersay (right, near #5 on the map, below), the southernmost inhabited island of the Outer Hebrides. The … Continue reading
TPMS – a good idea
See also: Going Tubeless It’s not impossible to get a bit cynical about the flood of gimmicky gadgets, products or optional features which modern technology has enabled, not least when associated with ‘adventure’ + ‘motorcycling’. But I believe that for the … Continue reading
Trail Biking Tours in southern Morocco
An easy introduction to small-group, backroad trail biking in Morocco, suited to seasoned road riders with little or no off-road riding experience. Your time is maximised by flying in and renting a bike before heading out over the Atlas mountains … Continue reading
Spot the Difference: the winners are…
It was Christmas time in general and competition time in particular on the AM Website. This year our friends at Kriega stepped in and offered the pick of eight items in their gift range below to the lucky, lucky winner. Two runners-up … Continue reading
ROK Straps – why they work
‘Click – Yank; Click – Yank’. That 5-second procedure is all it takes to securely mount a tailbag or duffle to your bike. The click of the plastic clips joining; an optional yank on the strap’s loose end to tension it … Continue reading
BMW G310GS in Morocco – 2200km review
Read the April test ride for more 310 background detail In April 2018 a couple of us tested two brand new but modified rental G310GSs in the High Atlas, alongside one of the aged XR250 Tornados they were replacing. A few months … Continue reading
