Heading off on a 4 month expedition through 10 countries creates a long list of things to do before you leave! One of the key items on that list has been determining the right photographic equipment to arm myself with. I’m talking about ‘still’ photography now, as the video cameras are being spec’ed by Wheel2Wheel production partner …
Today, the last of three mammoth boxes arrived from Niedereschach in Germany. Touratech is the world’s leading accessories and parts supplier for BMW motorbikes. Luckily for us, they agreed to sponsor Wheel2Wheel with some amazing parts to get the BMW800GS ready to take on the world! Like most German manufacturers, these guys operate with an enviable level …
Today was one of those “good” days in the hectic schedule of Wheel2Wheel as we prepare for our first-ever adventure, less than 70 days away! Paige and Morgan went to collect all the sponsored accessories from our friends at BMW Concessionaires (HK) Limited. It was like Christmas had come a couple of day early! …
A few weeks ago the decision was made to use Conti TKC80 tyres for the Wheel2Wheel expedition. This was the result of some online research, learning from other adventurers and talking to Henry Iu at BMW Motorrad in Hong Kong. That decision now seems easy, because finding these tyres has become really hard. One …
Today was like the day I got my first iPod all those years ago. Thanks to our latest little technological gem, the Interphone F4. Simon and I were jettisoned into the 3rd dimension of motorbike riding: being able to communicate with each other through our helmets! The simple pleasure of going for …
Today we collected our new BMW Enduro helmets for the Wheel2Wheel expedition. We ordered them about a month ago and they just arrived from Germany. The decision to use this particular helmet was the result of an exhaustive research project. Using online industry forums and chatting to other adventurers, we worked through …
It’s like I’ve died and gone to heaven. John and I have just completed the most amazing 2.5 day ride through southern central Queensland imaginable. Check out where we went using the SPOT tracker link on our home page. Central Queensland has been in drought for almost a generation. Many people out there on …
Wheel2Wheel is an independent non-profit organisation created by Morgan Parker to raise awareness and facilitate financial assistance to brilliant yet under-recognised charitable organisations throughout Australasia. Through its innovative approach of staging entertaining motorcycle expeditions, Wheel2Wheel is able to create exceptional awareness for selected humanitarian causes by weaving them into popular adventure-travel television documentary series. Wheel2Wheel …