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  1. 23rd February 2008, 21:16 #1
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    Books for Adventure Riders

    This is a list of books that people might find helpful. All books are available on Amazon.com. Please note that none of these books have been reviewed by any member of Kiwibiker so if you would like to provide a review please do so in this thread.

    Any other suggested books can be added to the list as well. Please post suggested books in this thread.

    Please keep posts in this thread to reviews or suggested additions only. All other posts will be removed.

    Chris Scott
    Adventure Motorcycling Handbook, 5th: Worldwide Motorcycling Route & Planning Guide (Trailblazer)
    Paperback: 288 pages
    Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; Fifth edition edition (August 1, 2005)
    ISBN-10: 1873756801
    ISBN-13: 978-1873756805

    Mark, Jr. Tuttle
    Motorcycle camping 101: the Rider staff's campout challenge.: An article from: Rider
    Media: HTML digital document
    Author: Mark, Jr. Tuttle
    Publication: Rider (Magazine/Journal)
    Date: June 1, 2006
    Publisher: Thomson Gale
    Volume: 33 Issue: 6 Page: 60(8)

    Bob Woofter
    Motorcycle Camping Made Easy
    Paperback: 128 pages
    Publisher: Whitehorse Press (August 25, 2002)
    ISBN-10: 1884313337
    ISBN-13: 978-1884313332

    Touring oriented books may be of interest also
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  2. 24th February 2008, 18:54 #2
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    Thnx for the reference MT.
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    Adventure riding books and documentaries
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    Adventure Motorcycling by Robert Wicks

    I was sent this book from the UK - not sure if it's available here.
    Adventure Motorcycling, by Robert Wicks, foreward by Ted Simon.
    Published Jan 2008 by Haynes Publishing, UK.

    Claims to be everything you need to plan and complete the journey of a lifrtime, and that's not too far off the mark.
    In 3 parts -
    1 - before leaving home - covers choosing a bike, bike prep, gear, riding techniques, documentation.
    2 - on the road - navigation, maint, emergencies, etc
    3 - 3 trip reports of Morocco, Africa and a World trip.
    The book is up to date (includes the BMW 800 GS) and has some great photos. Tries to inform at all levels which may bore experienced riders in places, but overall a good read for anyone contemplating The Big Ride.

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  6. 12th August 2008, 07:43 #6
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    Reading Lois Bryce's second book (Lois on the loose was her first) called white knuckles & red tape. It's about her trip across Africa. Very light hearted non technical & funny. I find her like Bridget Jones on a bike.

    Nelson riders are welcome to pick it up for a read when I've finished.
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    Well folks I've been following this post for a while now, waiting, waiting till mine came out
    - After many years of researching, writing, editing, and rewriting my book ‘Dirtbikes and Dreams – A Poormans Adventure Touring Guide’ is finally available. For you folks that don’t know, ‘Dirtbikes And Dreams’ is a guide to help the novice trailbike adventure rider get themselves started cheaply and easily with tips and tricks about bike set-up, modifications, what gear to take along, navigation from ‘A’ to ‘B’, basic first aid and survival techniques and even a few recipes.
    A guide for the adventure tourer has been a long time coming. For years you’ve only been able to buy books on camping, orienteering, hiking and even camping with your dog or cat but theres been nothing available for those of us who love nothing more than to load up the dirtbike and explore -
    Until now….
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    NordieBoy, I bloody hope so. I'm throwing my balls out there and sending review copies all over the shop - including Warren Jack and Ado from BlokesWorld.
    If it's crap I'll hear about it and so will every one else.
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    send one over here & I'll critically assess it. I am a stickler for spelling though...
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    shet m8, eye cudnt du thit.









    Sorry, couldn't help myself
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    Anyone seen this.. a kiwi bloke riding around Australia // and then America
    interesting stuff....

    http://www.twistingthrottle.com/Amer...ageAmerica.htm
    some guys are doing it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kevfromcoro View Post
    Anyone seen this.. a kiwi bloke riding around Australia // and then America
    interesting stuff....

    http://www.twistingthrottle.com/Amer...ageAmerica.htm
    some guys are doing it.
    KEV

    OOH OOH, I didn't even know he was doing it

    Liked his first book, can't wait to get into his second

    My kind of sense of humor
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    Not a book but see who pops up in this RR. Blue overalls & style

    Edit: Don't bother reading too much as it's 15 pages of crap & 4 or 5 actual posts
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