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BEAR TRACKS: Tribute: David “Davo” Jones’ Five Day Cross-Country Ride

By  •  October 15, 2022

It has been 15 years since David “Davo” Jones wrote this story for me. He had ridden a Kawasaki GTR1400 across Australia and back in five days. Davo passed away …
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Bear Tracks: Edelweiss Bike Travel, The Alps

By  •  September 15, 2022

Want to tour some of the best roads in the world? The Edelweiss Bike Travel will take you through some of the most beautiful scenes you’ll ever experience. I couldn’t …
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Bear Tracks: Flinders Ranges, South Australia

By  •  August 13, 2022

The Flinders Ranges in South Australia are the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycling in Australia, and you don’t have to be McGyver to make the most of them. They offer …
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Bear Tracks: National Motor Museum, SA

By  •  July 29, 2022

I want to like the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. Of course I do like it; it’s well presented, and its explanatory signs are carefully researched. …
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Bear Tracks: Riding Into Woomera, SA

By  •  June 10, 2022

Usually when I set up a ride for myself, I think of where I want to go and then organise a bike. It was the other way around this time. …
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Bear Tracks: Sorrento to Queenscliff Ferries

By  •  May 8, 2022

I don’t know about you but for me, ferries are one of the pleasures of touring. Not all of them are terrific, mind you. I could take the boat from …
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Bear Tracks: Southern Norway

By  •  April 12, 2022

A lot has been written about Norway, but I’m not sure that anyone has ever picked up the contradictions its society throws up. A regular Norwegian saying is, “Either conform …
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Bear Tracks: The Illawarra, NSW

By  •  March 9, 2022

There is nothing quite like a decent day’s ride over interesting motorcycle roads, with maybe a quick lunch somewhere. But there are alternatives, if you live in Sydney there is …
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Bear Tracks: Australian War Memorials in France 

By  •  February 18, 2022

To commemorate all the animal deeds and sacrifices in war, the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) has issued a purple poppy, which can be worn alongside the traditional red …
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BEAR TRACKS: US Pacific North-West

By  •  January 17, 2022

As I write this it looks as if we can Travel to the USA as long as we are fully vaccinated. Let’s be honest, the US is one of the …
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