SACRÉ BLEU!
They said he was going to ride red, but Dakar hero Cyril Despres finds a surprise new home with Yamaha.
ERZBERG EXTREME
Is the Red Bull Rodeo Hare Scramble at Erzberg the world’s toughest enduro? It sure is when it snows and the startline quarry becomes a lake!.
WATTSY’S SCHOOL RULES
After winning titles all around the world, Aussie enduro legend Shane Watts now travels the globe teaching dirt bikers to ride faster and safer at his Dirtwise Academy of Off-Road Riding.
A LEGEND RIDES
ON For decades Stephen Gall lead the development of Australian pro motocross racing, now he’s finding time to hit the trails and the adventure highway.
ENDURO BIKE: HUSABERG FE501
Dr Phil takes Husaberg’s big-bore thumper and fires it at the goat-tracks of our recent Last Man Standing Toby Price Benefit Challenge.
OPERATION CENTRE PUNCH
Phil Hodgens and the Motorbikin’ crew take aim on the centre – the Geographic Centre of the Simpson Desert, that is.
TIME CAPSULE
It’s a sensational step back in time for the 2013 Harrow Vinduro and believe it or not, Reeksy, Russ and Clubby were right in the thick of the action, resplendent in their Tycon padded jerseys and waxed cotton Belstaffs.
ON ANY FUNDAY
So you’ve got a shiny new ADV bike – now what? Get out and ride it, in events like the Old Bull Trailriders’ GPS navigation map sharing experience.
TÉNÉRÉ TRIBUTE
To celebrate 30 years of the Ténéré Spirit, Ténéré Tragic Chris Kirk built a very special XT660Z Ténéré. Yes, it’s the bike Yamaha should have built!.
PROJECT BIKE: HUSQVARNA TR650 TERRA
Like always, Russ says: “Have tools, will farkle!”.
PROJECT BIKE: YAMAHA WR450F
If beauty is only skin deep, this bike is Miss Universe.
TECHNICAL: OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS
Dr Phil burns the midnight oil in a massive overhaul of his ’97 WR250Z.
TECHNICAL: SAVE YOUR FORK SEALS
A little attention now can save a whole lot of trouble down the trail.
TECHNICAL: STICK ’ER UP
Reeksy’s tips on how to do a mint job of installing a custom graphics kit.
TECHNICAL: WORKSHOP REALITY
What goes on at a typical bike workshop? We visit The Bikesmith to find out.
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TRAIL BOSS
From the Editor's desk.
TRAIL MAIL
The mail must get through.
ASK DR PHIL
You ask, the good Doctor answers.
TRAIL TALK
Check it out for the latest news.
IN THE ZONE
Smile for the camera!
OFF-ROAD EXPLORER
The adventure riding column.
TRAIL PACE
Check out our trail tours buyer’s guide.
SPARE PARTS COUNTER
Good gear and gadgets.
YOUR RIDE
Win a Zacspeed Sprint armour system.
ON THE COVER
Shane Watts saves on front tyre wear on our Husaberg TE125 test bike – he’s the balance point wheelie master! Photo: Clubby. |
