Red Bull Media House and Freeride Entertainment are behind On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter, which will act as a follow-up to Bruce Brown‘s quintessential 1971 motorcycle racing movie that was nominated for a Documentary Feature Oscar and featured Steve McQueen. Brown is the filmmaker behind the iconic 1966 surfing docu Endless Summer and its sequel, and his fellow-filmmaker son Dana Brown (Step Into Liquid, Dust To Glory) will  … More
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On this week’s episode of The Downshift, we catch up with Murph, who set off 3 years ago to ride his BMW R 1150 GS Adventure motorcycle around the world. Since Murph lives on his motorcycle and was planning to drive in snow and ice, the bike had to be modified to the extreme. Added was a Mobec Duo-Drive 2wd Sidecar for carrying all of his possessions as well as tons of other custom bits to deal with the freezing cold. With his new kit assembled, Murph decided to spend the winter exploring the Arctic Circle.
A stretched 05 Kawasaki ZX10 piloted by Nick “Apex” Brocha vs. a Corvette-Powered RX7 driven by Jim Guthrie in a high speed drifting battle.
How to see and be seen when the sun goes down
Riding a motorcycle after dark can be anything from a sub-par and dangerous experience to one that is an enjoyable and equally safe alternative to daytime riding. A number of factors affect where you will find yourself on this scale, and fortunately most are in your control.
As it is, some riders avoid the night because unless extra steps are taken, it is usually harder to see and be seen. What’s more, in many regions splattering bugs can be an issue, as can deer or other nocturnal animals. And if you crash in the middle of nowhere, well, that could be  … More