by Andy Hanks | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s March 2021 and there is a foot of snow outside my window. I won’t complain, we need the moisture. The unexpected snow fall did however alter my plans to go riding. But the interruption gave me time to reflect on a dual sport adventure ride I was able to...
by Andy Hanks | Mar 20, 2020 | Adventure
Recently, I took my friend, Nate, on a dual sport bike ride in the Badlands of Utah. Nate had ridden street bikes but had no off road riding experience. He was, however, a very skilled mountain bike rider, so I figured he would catch on quickly. After a 30 minute...
by Andy Hanks | Nov 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Fitness is important for Off Road Adventure Riding. We all know exercise and good fitness are important, however, sometimes we lack motivation to exercise. I know I have this problem. For me, having specific fitness goals helps keep me motivated. For years, I enjoyed...
by Andy Hanks | Oct 1, 2019 | Adventure
In preparation for the RockyTrax adventure tour season, I ordered some hats and shirts with our logo printed on them. As a joke, two of the shirts (one for me and my wife) had a question in upside down letters. The question asked: “Is my bike okay?” It’s a...
by Andy Hanks | Mar 25, 2019 | Adventure
March 22, 2019 When I tell people I left a successful career of 26 years in the corporate world to start an outdoor adventure company offering camper, ATV, and dirt bike rentals as well as guided dirt bike tours, most often I get asked, “What made you do that”? I...
