RIDE Adventures

08/04/2025

Hello RideADV. So maybe you have seen a video about using Zip-ties when installing a new tire? Well I did and I decided to give it a try. So I used smaller ties rather than large ones and I did the front first.

No pics of the front as it went on so quick and easy I thought it was just the tire being soft (Dunlop 606). When I started the rear I took a few pics, as you can see, and went through the process. I spaced the ties about 10 inches apart and worked my way around the tire (Dunlop Rally Raid).

There are a lot of videos on this already, so I won't go into detail but, although the big rear was a little tough, when I was finished, I noticed it took me a lot less time because I installed both beads at the same time.

I cut the ties, pulled them out and done. The white you see if baby powder, my lubricant of choice inside tires using tubes. The orange ties are to hold the spokes because this is a brand new wheel. Until I break the wheels in and check spoke torque, I like to use the ties to insure a loose spoke does not puncture the tube.
hope this is helpful, see you out there!

08/04/2025

15 Years of Adventure, One Epic Road Trip at a Time.

Here are a few shots form the very beginning - see that childhood face and excitement?

This August we are celebrating 15 years of smiles and miles at RIDE Adventures. It’s a milestone that feels both huge and like it happened in a flash.

This whole thing didn’t start in an office. It started with a leap of faith, a map, and a long, dusty drive from Alabama all the way down to South America. The idea wasn't to start a company, it was just to go.

After reaching Patagonia, our founder, Eric, was hired as a local guide, spending several years leading riders through those wild landscapes. It was there, at the end of the world, that the real mission became clear: to build a company that shared that same feeling of pure, unscripted adventure with others.

These old photos tell the story—from a garage in Alabama to the mountains of Patagonia. It's been an incredible ride, and it’s all thanks to you, our community of fellow adventurers.

Thank you for being part of the journey for the last 15 years. Here’s to the next 15, and all the roads we have yet to explore.

08/01/2025

🚨 New route alert! Hey team, Garrett here and we are very excited for you to experience this Himalayan trip we have developed. This took the team and I almost 2 years to build a route worthy of a RIDE Adventures.

Featuring a jungle safari, endless mountain Himalayan landscapes, and exploration of the once-restricted Forbidden Kingdom. There is plenty to challenge yourself with, or if you prefer, you can lie back and cruise while taking in the massive Himalayas at every corner. Check it out!

Grateful for you 🤘
-G

Join us on an adventurous Himalayas motorcycle tour in Nepal, featuring unforgettable views, friendly people, and an exciting route that few have experienced.

07/23/2025

Why Some Riders Plateau—And What to Do About It

Struggling with a rider plateau? Discover why it happens and practical tips to break through and elevate your motorcycle skills.

07/22/2025

Greetings from our Mongolia research trip! (First Image)

The terrain here is challenging, rewarding, and requires 100% focus. But adventure comes in many forms. Sometimes, the greatest adventure is being able to look up from the road and fully immerse yourself in a new culture.

That's our North-to-South Vietnam tour—a journey built for riders who want to soak in every sight, sound, and flavor without having to worry about the trail.

A different kind of adventure, just as epic.

North to South All Pavement Vietnam
>December 7-20, 2025 (North to South)
>January 12-25, 2026 (North to South)
>January 28-February 10,2026, (South to North)

07/22/2025

Who needs dirt when the pavement looks like this?

The legendary Hai Van Pass is just one of the incredible paved roads you'll conquer on our North-to-South Vietnam tour.

This is road touring, RIDE Adventures style. Come join the fun. This is cultural immersion with the fun of twisting the throttle.

North to South All Pavement Vietnam
>December 7-20, 2025 (North to South)
>January 12-25, 2026 (North to South)
>January 28-February 10,2026, (South to North)

07/20/2025

Hey RideADV friends,
Jeff Jones and I just finished the NorCal BDR. We left Monday and drove to Mammoth Lakes CA where our friend was kind enough to let me leave my truck while we were gone. We rode away Monday afternoon about 3:30 PM, making to the base of Mt. Patterson. We made camp and continued the next day, riding from about 0730 to around 6 PM. We would make camp some place and repeat the next day. We arrived at the Oregon Border on Saturday around 3:30 PM. We turned around and rode past Susanville, camped and returned to Mammoth in the afternoon. We loaded the bikes and drove home. Great trip, my first real camping trip, in a tent, since I was a kid. Great trip and looking forward to more. JJ had an issue with his exhaust. We believe the saddle bag, packed to the brim, bounced on the pipe and eventually broke the pipe mount off the frame. Lots of wire, Zip Ties, Plummers tape, hose clamps, barb wire and even a weld did not keep the mount attached, but he adapted and made it the entire trip.

07/18/2025

07/18/2025

Hello RideADV. JJ and I are finishing up the NorCal BDR.

Motorcycling | Jul 18, 2025

07/16/2025

Tested: 6 Best Summer Motorcycle Jackets

Riding in the heat doesn't have to be miserable: these are the summer motorcycle jackets that keep us as cool as a cucumber when the mercury rises. 

07/16/2025

We are thrilled to have women in our class and appreciate your leap of faith in investing in your development. It's an honor to guide you on your motorcycle journey. Thank you for the opportunity!

07/15/2025

"My expectations at first were fair. It was a little fear coming in here."

That's what Sean told us before starting our ADV 1 clinic. Riding a big adventure bike can be intimidating, and it's easy to forget the fundamentals or develop bad habits.

But after just ONE DAY of training?

"I'm 100% more comfortable on the bike than when I started here this morning."

That's what it's all about. It’s not about doing anything crazy; it's about retraining your brain, rediscovering the muscle memory, and mastering the fundamentals that make you a safer, more confident rider. Watching Sean's confidence soar was the highlight of our day.

Think you could use a confidence boost? Join us for one of our upcoming clinics.

Upcoming ADV 1 Dates:
July 26-27
August 2-3
Sept 6-7 (✨ WOMEN ONLY ✨)
Sept 20-21
Oct 4-5
Oct 11-12