An honest Spiti vs Ladakh motorcycle tour comparison, from someone who runs both. By JT, founder of Really Big Bike Ride. I have ridden and guided both of these routes myself. Last updated June 2026. TLDR Spiti vs Ladakh comes down to one thing: do you want the icon, or the secret? Ladakh is the … Read more
I’ve ridden Royal Enfield 350’s for over a decade across India, here’s my experience from the hard miles You do not buy a Classic or a Bullet 350 to win a spec sheet war.You buy it because you want a calm, characterful bike that makes even a short ride feel like a story. This is … Read more
I once journeyed to Vietnam to meet an old flame. Turns out there’s more to choosing a bike touring companion than money in the bank and a desire to travel. TL;DR: Bike Touring Companions That Moment When You Realise It’s Not Working There is a moment on every long-distance ride when the noise disappears. It … Read more
A decade of bicycle touring resources distilled into a page of useful links TL;DR. This Cycle Touring Resources Guide is designed to get you prepared and ready for a long distance bicycle adventure anywhere in the world. Learn the basics, build your kit, steal my route ideas, and ride off into the good kind of … Read more
Winter is well and truly upon us, and that means cold conditions, ice, snow, sleet and all that fun stuff. During the festive season, there is less time for cyclists to enjoy their two-wheeled pursuits, but rather than simply locking away your bike and waiting for the frost to thaw, you can still get out … Read more
A decade of hard won insights I wish I’d known before I crossed India by Motorcycle India is one of the greatest motorcycle playgrounds on earth. High mountains. Coastal highways. Jungle backroads. Desert tracks. Wild cities. Slow villages. Every day brings something new. If you’re flying in from the UK, Europe or the US and … Read more
My day out at the Royal Enfield Motorcycle and Music Festival at Goa’s Iconic HillTop I visited Motoverse 2025 and met with RTW bike legends, YouTube sensations and Insta-famous motorcycle stars all inside of the first twenty minutes. That set a pretty high bar for the rest of the day and Motoverse 2025 did not … Read more
How India Made the World’s Longest-Running Motorcycle As an avid Enfield fan, I wanted to share the recent history of the Royal Enfield brand. Since becoming an RE rider and owner in 2018, I’ve become fascinated by this classic British marque and it’s undeiable Indian success. In this article, I’m sharing my research and learnings … Read more
Are these the best GPS Cycle Touring Apps for RTW bike travel or is paper still a thing? When I set off to cycle around the world, there were but a few cycle touring apps and bike touring navigation devices. At the time, circa 2011, I chose Google Maps for route planning and paper maps … Read more
From the Algarve to the Mountains, the Surf Coast, and the Soul of Lisbon Portugal is a country made for slow travel. A land where mountains meet the sea, roads wind through olive groves, and every small town hides a bakery worth stopping for. This summer, my family and I took a 10-day road trip … Read more