bike gear – AdventureBikeTroop

Should I Wear Motorcycle Pants? Make an Informed Decision

If you are new to motorcycle riding, you may wonder whether motorcycle pants are really worth the extra expense. I mean, can't you just wear jeans? While motorcycle pants will certainly add extra...

Adventure Bike Camping Gear: Top 6 Things to Pack

Adventure biking is all about getting out there on the open road, spending time in nature. There is something special about sitting next to a camp fire after a long day in the saddle, and then...

Should I Wear a Neck Brace Adventure Riding?

One of the biggest risks faced by adventure motorcyclists is getting injured in an accident. Safety gear is an absolute necessity. While no-one would argue against the merits of wearing a helmet on a...

About Us

Hey! I am Francois and I’ve loved anything with wheels since I can remember. When I was 25 a friend and I took our old XT500's on a short trip and I fell in love with adventure bike riding.

Shortly after getting married my wife and I rode from Cape to Cairo on 200 cc Chinese road bikes. It took us 90 days to cover the 15 500 km.

From time to time I write motorcycle reviews for sports magazines and the local newspapers and attend the odd bike launch when I have to opportunity.

Legal Information

This site is owned and operated by Francois Steyn. AdventureBikeTroop.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.