BLUE THUNDER
Woo hoo, a new Japanese enduro bike! Yamaha has just unwrapped its all-new fuel-injected WR450F for 2012.
BOOM BOOM BRINDABELLAS
The annual DSMRA Canberra to Tumut trail ride is always a ripper and this year we dived in at the deep end to get in on another trip up and over the Brindabellas.
DAWN TO DUSK
When you get invited on an epic ride that’s sure to take you out of your comfort zone, you just have to say, ‘Yes!’ .
I LIKE TO WATCH
Is this the future of big-mile trail/adventure rides? Following online the adventures of the APC Rally was the next best thing to actually being there and riding it ... almost!.
A FINE VINTAGE
Australia’s Vinduro scene doesn’t get any bigger or better than the Harrow International Two Day Vinduro and this year we made the long haul to north-west Victoria to check it out.
DAKAR DREAMING
From far-west Queensland to South America, it’s a long haul to race the Dakar Rally but Aussie Safari charger Rod Faggotter is stepping up for the challenge.
THE ACCIDENTAL TRUTH
Are you ready to cope with an injured rider in an accident on your next ride? .
KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE F-U-N
With so many kids riding mini bikes, we only wish there were more Mini Fun Days .
BULLDOGGING IT
When confronted by a gnarly downhill and no way around, you’ll need to know how to bulldog your way down.
ENDURO BIKE RIDE
Two-stroke riders rejoice as KTM’s 250 EXC is all set to maintain the rage for 2012 – and how.
PROJECT BIKE: YAMAHA WR250F
And the bling bolt-ons for Little Blue just keep on coming.
PROJECT BIKE: HUSQVARNA TE630
Parting is such sweet sorrow as we bid farewell to the mighty Italian stallion.
PROJECT BIKE: 1983 HONDA XR350RD
Here’s a step back in time as Clubby sizes up a bright red blast from the past.
PROJECT BIKE: BMW F 800 GS
Our first BMW long-term test bike is here and we’re steering it straight at the GS Safari.
TECHNICAL: EVOLUTION OF THE SPECIES
We take a 1969 Yamaha DT1 and face it off against a rec rego kitted 2011 Yamaha YZ250 to ponder 42 years of dirt bike development.
TECHNICAL: CRYING FOUL
If you ride a two-stroke dirt bike you need to know how to deal with fouled spark plugs.
TECHNICAL: STAND ALONE
Dr Phil takes a close-up look at a variety of leading bike stands for your garage or workshop.
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TRAIL BOSS
Good times galore, for sure
TRAIL MAIL
The mail must get through
ASK DR PHIL
You ask, the good Doctor answers.
TRAIL TALK
Check it out for the inside scoop.
IN THE ZONE
Smile for the camera!
OFF-ROAD EXPLORER
The adventure riding column.
TRAIL PACE
Check out our trail tours buyer’s guide.ADVENTURE BOUND
Don’t get caught mapping.
SPARE PARTS COUNTER
Good gear and gadgets
YOUR RIDE
Win a Zacspeed Exotec RP3 armour system
PHOTO STOP
Win a DriRider Rallycross jacket
ON THE COVER
Yamaha’s fuel-injected 2012 model WR450F is coming soon! |
