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Chin up buddy – For a better shot

Chin up buddy – For a better shot

We all love recording a bit of film when we're out riding our dirtbikes. Whether it's to get some self gratifying footage of ourseves doing that gnarly river bed for the first time without dabbing or showing off your wheelie skills or better still, getting your buddy...

Are you a backpacker ?

Are you a backpacker ?

I know not everyone needs to drag a great big back pack around on their shoulders whilst riding a dirtbike. Some are very happy to carry nought with them on a ride, some are happy to have a tool pack/bum bag alone. Me, well I get the real pleasure of dragging around...

How many bikes is not enough ?

How many bikes is not enough ?

Of course most people will say how many bikes is too many but I feel the other way and it's very clear from reading a lot of FB posts from groups I belong to, most people cannot get by with just 1 bike. That being said, this is 1st World problems and what I write may...

Can you swing a spanner ?

Can you swing a spanner ?

We all have to start somewhere at the beginning so this post is not about "picking" on anyone. Far from it, I hope this will inspire you a wee bit. What am I rambling on about you ask. Bike maintenance/mechanical knowledge is the answer. I am quite shocked from...

Is it worth it ?

Is it worth it ?

The other day I bust the adjusting strap mover/buckle (that little plastic thing the straps run through) on my backpack. Thinking the only option was to bin it (as I don't have that size adjuster anywhere around) I started looking for dirtbike backpacks online. The...

Why do you sell your bike ?

Why do you sell your bike ?

So last week, I sold one of my PR5's. It had done 8000kms and had never given any mechanical problems ever. I had always changed oil at 1000km intervals and had always done valves at 1500km intervals apart from first check at 1000kms. So, why did I sell it ? Well for...

Try to be defined – Or Not

Try to be defined – Or Not

This may appear to be a simple question and perhaps there is a simple answer....So, I'll hand it over to you guys to give me that simple answer........Post your response down below. What do you think Trailriding or Enduro is...in definition terms please let me know....

You DIRTY little animal

You DIRTY little animal

Danny’s basic bike wash.....Please take a look on Danny's FaceBook page to keep up to date with his activities.....https://www.facebook.com/groups/590543751569200/ Gone of the days when i used a bucket and sponge and a hose pipe, the cleaning industry and detailing...

How it all began

How it all began

How did we get started here at Algarve Trailriding Tours.... Long story short....I've been mad on scramblers and dirtbikes since being a really young boy aged 7 or so. I managed to get some form of sponsorship aged around 14 years old and I was hoping this would lead...

Welcome to Algarve Trailriding Tours

Welcome to Algarve Trailriding Tours

Welcome to the first official blog page from Algarve Trailriding Tours. I have been writing some articles for a Tourism magazine available here in the Algarve and this has inspired me somewhat to put an article type page together for those of you interested in all...