RED OCTOBER
Hey, it was worth an ask! And when Glenn Hoffmann said ‘yes’, we just couldn’t wait to head for the hills aboard Jacob Smith and Ben Grabham’s Australian Safari winning CRF450X race bikes
THE GREAT ESCAPE BIRTHDAY BASH
What better way to celebrate your best mate’s 40th birthday than get all your mates away on a no-holds-barred trip to the Tip with Cape York Motorcycle Adventures?
SNOW GOING BACK
When Mother Nature decided to take charge on the DSMRA’s annual Canberra to Tumut ride, you had to be ready for a white Christmas – in September
RECESSION BUSTERS
It’s the biggest organised trail ride on the NSW calendar: it’s the annual KTM Sunny Corner Trail Bike Rally – and once again it was standing-room only
SILVER JUBLIEE
Iconic Australian accessory brand Barkbusters recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a mighty two-day ride on the NSW south coast
SNOW HOPERS
All roads lead to the roof of Australia for the annual Snowy Ride charity bash, with Off Road Explorer leading the way on the adventure route
THE SUNRISE TEAM
What’s news with our intrepid Aussie fundraisers as they get ready for their epic voyage across SE Asia?
ENDURO BIKE RIDE
Is the all-new Husqvarna TE250 set to put the cat amongst the pigeons in the 250cc thumper class?
ENDURO BIKE RIDE
Can good things sometimes come in smaller packages? We reckon the KTM 250 EXC is proof they can
ENDURO BIKE RIDE
A year down the trail, has BMW’s G 450 X thumper carved out its place in the trail/enduro scene?
PROJECT BIKE: HUSKY TE610
More set-up tips and tuning advice for the mighty Italian stallion mile-muncher
PROJECT BIKE: YAMAHA TENERE
The Tenere name is alive and kicking and we’re heading bush on the new XTZ660
TECHNICAL: TECHNOLOGY RACE
The days of the humble carburetor are numbered: fuel injection is here to stay
TECHNICAL: SECURITY ALERT
Looking for a few tips on locking up your pride and joy? Then look right here
TECHNICAL: TRIBAL WARFARE
Dr Phil takes a long hard look at the rivalry between motocross and enduro bike riders
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TRAIL BOSS
Top times on the way to the Tip
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
SPARE PARTS COUNTER
Good gear and gadgets galore this issue: five pages worth!
YOUR RIDE Win a Zacspeed Exotec SP3
armour system
PHOTO STOP
Win a DriRider Rallycross jacket
ON THE COVER Lance ‘Russ’ Turnley steps out from behind the lense of his Handycam to show the Husky TE450 who’s boss. Photo: iKapture/PFG |