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“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

Not chasing destinations.
Chasing the feeling of getting there.

We’re Agata and Joris – two riders exploring the world on two wheels. From remote off-road tracks to long-distance journeys across continents, we share real stories, tested gear and the kind of adventure you can’t always plan.

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Day 2 in 2 minutes. Here's our little recap of Da Day 2 in 2 minutes.

Here's our little recap of Day 2 at the RIDE Moto Festival. And no, the evening concert is not there 😉

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What does a perfect day at a motorcycle festival l What does a perfect day at a motorcycle festival look like?

Talking adventure riding with fellow bikers. Wandering between incredible bikes. Watching kids discover off-road riding for the first time. Seeing Chris Birch and Kevin Gallas make big adventure bikes look like trials machines. Taking a well-earned schnitzel break. Finishing the day with live music, good friends and a fantastic atmosphere.

Here's a little recap... but it doesn't capture even a fraction of the vibe.

3 days. 2 wheels. 1 love.

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Meanwhile at Hopper Garage… Standard ADV Hoppers Meanwhile at Hopper Garage…

Standard ADV Hoppers Sunday.
Joris works on the bikes.
Agata supervises.
Very closely. From the shade. With a cold drink. 😎
Everyone has their role in a successful operation. 😂🏍️

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Official Day 1 at the RIDE Moto Festival… and what Official Day 1 at the RIDE Moto Festival… and what a day it was!

It was one of those days where so much happens that you don't even know where to start.

Of course, we spent plenty of time at the Adventure Country Tracks booth, chatting with fellow riders and sharing stories from the trails. But we also took every opportunity to wander around the festival, visit other exhibitors, relax in the chill zone, and admire everyone else's motorcycles. More than once. 

One of the highlights was the Speedway Arena. We watched the ACT Ride & Train team in action, saw kids taking their very first steps into off-road riding, and then came the show...

Kevin Gallas and Chris Birch throwing a Yamaha Ténéré and a KTM 890 around as if they were lightweight trials bikes. Maybe nobody told them those aren't supposed to do that! Mindblowing!

Later, we caught Chris Birch's talk. What an incredibly down-to-earth guy. Kevin had already headed off to join the Enduromaniacs event, but Chris stayed to chat, share stories and inspire riders of all levels.

Somewhere between all the motorcycles and conversations, we did the most German thing possible... stopped for a proper schnitzel. 

We wrapped up the day exactly as it should be wrapped up: relaxing with friends, listening to live music, and soaking in the atmosphere. Great weather, great people, and a festival that simply gets what motorcycling is all about.

RIDE Moto Festival: 3 days. 2 wheels. 1 love.

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"You've lost something." Not exactly the words Ag "You've lost something."

Not exactly the words Agata wanted to hear.
Joris pointed at her bike. Where there should have been a bolt, there was... daylight. A hole straight through to the other side.

Had it fallen out?
If so, when?
Or had somebody removed it?
Why would they?

The questions started multiplying much faster than the available answers.

Fortunately, Joris's Norden has the same bolt in the same place, so at least we had a reference. Unfortunately, when we tried removing it to check the dimensions, it refused to move. It felt as if it had been glued in by the factory and sworn to stay there forever.

At that point, a familiar rumbling sensation returned to Agata's stomach. Not because of another stomach bug this time, but because thoughts of riding with missing hardware are not particularly relaxing.

The mission suddenly changed.
First: find a temporary fix.
Then: find a proper fix once we're back home.
And while we're at it, perhaps stock up on a few spare bolts. Apparently they're into adventure travel too.
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