Most riders have fond memories of their first bikes and their first rides – but what about their younger motorcycling selves? If you could go back in time and give some advice to your younger ADV self, what would you say?
Having started riding motorcycles eight years ago and gone on a trip across South America right after learning to ride, I’ve had my fair share of lessons on the road and a somewhat steep learning curve. While I still believe in being thrown into the deep end, some of my most spectacular rookie mistakes could have been avoided – or at least, ended in less mess. So if I could go back and share some wisdom with my 27-year old self starting a motorcycle journey in Peru, here’s what I would say: