Mud… love it or hate it, we all should still know how to ride it. Mud is one of the more challenging surfaces for ADV riders. It is unpredictable and often hides rocks and roots. However, with the right skills, these challenges can be turned into fun rides.
KEY TECHNIQUES FOR MUD RIDING
Throttle Control and Balance: Whether you’re crossing thick, sticky mud or navigating slippery, hard-packed terrain, throttle control and balance are crucial. Each approach may vary; sometimes you need a free-spinning rear wheel; at other times, a gentle touch on the throttle as the rear tire seeks grip. Mastering clutch control, throttle modulation, and balance are key.
Standing vs. Sitting: An ongoing debate in off-road riding is whether to stand or sit—should you attack mud standing on the pegs, or planted in your seat? In technical or unfamiliar terrains, a mix of both often works best. Standing allows for better control and balance, especially when
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Stuant Gregory IS IT AN ADDICTION?
Five-Time Dakar Malle Moto racer
INTO THE MUD
Strategies for Successful Off-Road Riding
CHASING PEAKS IN THE HIMALAYAS
It was 2:00 a.m. on my fourth day in India. My eyes blinked open in the dark of a hotel room in Drass, a town in the Himalayas on the Indian side of the border. Yesterday was our first day riding on a six-day trip through the Himalayas, and my brain could not process everything I'd seen and experienced.
Angels and Demons RIDING TWO-UP SOUTH THROUGH ALASKA
A not-so-warm welcome as we entered Hatchers Pass from Willow to Palmer, Alaska.
EXPLORING THE THRILLING WORLD OF RALLY RAID
A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED
MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE
LESSONS LEARNED ON THE ROAD
White Desert
Riding Across the Frozen Landscape of Siberia
Kitti and Martha Forget Black Dog CYCLE WORKS
How do you start something from nothing? That’s what Kurt and Martha Forgét did when they created Black Dog Cycle Works (BDCW) out of their garage 16 years ago
Essential GROUP RIDING Tips
FOR ADVENTURE RIDERS (ON OR OFF THE ROAD)
MAKING MEMORIES
Kevin and I initially met in the Marines. We have been riding together for a few years, and riding BDRs the entire time. Our first attempt at a BDR was in Utah, where we were completely unprepared and significantly ignorant of our capabilities. It led to some interesting moments conquering Lockhart Basin where we developed our backcountry motto: “Less Gear and More Water.” We document our rides on our YouTube channel, “Be Gone for Good.”