Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Guide to Asia, Africa & Latin America

'The first thing we did was buy Chris Scott's 'Adventure Motorcycling Handbook' Ewan McGregor, The Long Way Round 'Adventure motorcycling' (a term Chris was credited with coining in the late 90s) has grown massively since the last edition of AMH. Now in its fourth decade, the much revised and expanded AMH7 catches up with all of it, covering among other things: - planning, sponsorship, riding seasons, fuel prices - bike choice and recommended models - the gear: what you need, not what you can buy - Life on the Road: borders, comms, police trouble, satnav, filming and moto troubleshooting - Comprehensive overland route outlines in Africa, Asia and Latin America - aka: the Adventure Motorcycling Zone - Contributions from numerous experienced overlanders Now in full colour and completely updated, the book no longer assumes you're an experienced tourer who's decided to take off to the outer limits. Many AM riders are much like Ted Simon was in 1970s; individuals in search of adventure and who happen to choose a motorcycle. Readers aren't expected to have an in-depth knowledge of mechanics, travel health or navigation, so there are fuller explanations of how things work and why certain choices are worthwhile, as well as a comprehensive listing on troubleshooting. This now makes AMH as much a take-with book as one to consult during the planning stage. What really makes the AMH special, however, is that it capitalizes on the knowledge and experience of over 30 globetrotting contributors covering regions, topics or their specialist knowledge in added detail. These contributors--as well as a light touch--is what's helped make Trailblazer's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook the legendary manual after 25 years in print.

Among other things Chris Scott is an adventure travel writer for whom good transportation is just a means to an end. He’s cycled in the Himalaya and Hindu Kush, kayaked off the West Australian coast, packrafted in Scotland, France and Utah, and motorcycled across the Sahara where he’s also travelled by bush taxi, truck, 4x4 and camel caravan. Occasionally, he runs tours in the Sahara.