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Pyrenees Border Hopping

Pyrenees Border Hopping

It’s an early morning on the Col d’Ares. It’s mid summer, and there’s no one around. We’ve been riding a weeklong through magnificent mountains hopping the French-Spanish border many times. Read more

MD Competition: Win prizes from our partners for your road submissions!

MD Competition: Win prizes from our partners for your road submissions!

Motorcycle-Diaries is all about discovering amazing roads, endless landscapes, hidden places, distant horizons and meeting kindred spirits. We’ll add a dash of motorcycle romance to your quests. Read more

Trans Euro Trail Italy: section 1 & 2

Trans Euro Trail Italy: section 1 & 2

To explore this Italian TET section I have decided to set up camp in Bardonecchia, a quiet village in the Vale di Susa, with about 3000 inhabitants. Read more

Five 'classics' motorcycle rides

Five 'classics' motorcycle rides

Trans Euro Trail: Sweden

Trans Euro Trail: Sweden

Coming from Denmark, I have to cross the Orensund Bridge. Once I have paid the 39 euro, I tap “TET Sweden section 1” on my GPS device. Read more

On Her Bike: Hello Egypt!

On Her Bike: Hello Egypt!

Egypt is one of the toughest border crossings in the world they say, and from my experience I agree, it was the most difficult border I've ever crossed. Read more

Five places to visit when riding in Italy

Five places to visit when riding in Italy

Trans Euro Trail: Denmark

Trans Euro Trail: Denmark

45 minutes after I’ve embarked the ferry in Puttgarden- Germany, the ship arrives in Rødbyhavn. After a short customs check I can continue my ride into Denmark. I’m curious what this track will bring me. Read more

5 Nice Roads from the MD-community

5 Nice Roads from the MD-community

RTWPaul: Ride Maine…as much of it as you can!

RTWPaul: Ride Maine…as much of it as you can!

Only a select few ride the State of Maine, when you ask a smattering of motorcyclists if they have ridden Maine the answer is normally the same…”it’s such a long ride just to get there!” Read more