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That’s it. Giddy up! We’re off!
Let the European adventures begin!
Flying into Rome for a week checking out southern Italy then our Tour des Alpes and Pinnacle Passes tours kicking off from Milan in July.
So many great roads to ride. So many sights. So much great food and drink to devour! 🇮🇹 🇫🇷🇨🇭 🇦🇹
Be prepared for plenty of photo bombing over the next few weeks!
The high alpine passes of Europe are just starting to open up this week as the snow melts away. In just a few weeks we will be carving this glorious Timmelsjoch High Alpine road on our Pinnacle Passes tour. Cannot wait!🤗
GDR3 Film Trailer Live!
We've just hit the upload button on the film trailer for GDR3. Head over to our YouTube to get pumped!
GDR3 Film Trailer Live!
We've just hit the upload button on the film trailer for GDR3. Head over to our YouTube to get pumped!
Great Divide Ride is an overland expedition for adventure motorcyclists following Australia's Great Dividing Range. The worlds longest mountain range in a si...
Some great work done by Douglas Shire Council means crucial roads like the Bloomfield Track will be open and good to go again by the time we get back up north for Great Divide Ride Stage 3. All the way to the Tip!
Have you got your entry in yet? Just a handful of places remaining. Book now!
STOLEN - KTM 500 EXC
A few mates are out riding this week and just had a KTM500 stolen overnight from a motel in Huskisson on the South Coast of NSW. Keep an eye out for an orange KTM with big tank on it being pedalled by unsavory types.
It was locked up but that didn’t stop the grubs.
Adventure riding in Australia doesn't get better than in Victoria's High Country. Layer upon layer of hills stretching off into the distance. Firetrails where you can find flowy nirvana. Perhaps a rock garden or two to keep you on your toes. Creek crossings that will have you second guessing your decisions in life.
Our second TransTerra 4 Day for 2024 is just down the hill and around the corner on 2-5 May but we still have room for you and your bike to get dirty in the High Country!
To make it even better, Autumn is almost upon us and as the leaves on the trees shift colour and start to fall, the region will look at it's scenic best.
Jump on our website now and grab a seat!
https://maschine.com.au/tour/transterra-4-day-high-country-2024/
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We got out on the Multistrada V4 last week for some recce riding on the tracks around Albury for our next TransTerra 4 Day ride. Locals JT and Roger joined Nick for what could only be described as a brilliant days riding.
Most of the tracks we rode seemed to be freshly graded and a bit of rain the days prior had them in prime shape with mostly excellent traction and great flow. A ferry ride across Lake Hume is a cool way to start the ride.
We still have a few places available for our ride on the first weekend (2-5th) of May so jump on our website to snag a spot. Riding doesn't get much better than the High Country in Autumn!
https://maschine.com.au/tour/transterra-4-day-high-country-2024/
We had an amazing night back in Melbourne on Tuesday night with Ducati Australia & New Zealand hosting the Ducati 2024 Premiere event at Half Acre Melbourne.
Nick was honoured to present to fans the full Ducati range for 2024 including four exciting new additions to the lineup: Multistrada V4 RS, Multistrada V4S Grand Tour, DesertX Rally and Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Seeing these bikes in the flesh didn’t disappoint. We know we might be biased but it was clear by crowd reaction the DesertX Rally was the most popular on show!
Sydney and Brisbane get your turns next week by invitation only!
Seeing snow capped peaks is a real contrast to the humidity of last weeks TransTerra ride!
Nick has popped over the ditch to New Zealand for the National Ducati Rally. Flying into Queenstown was a real treat with a good dusting of snow on the peaks. Next few days will be in beautiful Te Anau.
Our first TransTerra 4 day ride for 2024 happened over the weekend and we managed to jam a lot in the 4 days. It was hot and sweaty going at times but most riders managed to dodge the deluge of rain on Saturday afternoon.
A loop out of Port Macquarie on Thursday took riders beyond Gingers Creek and along the stunning Racecourse Trail. One creek crossing caused a few issues with its rocky bottom but everyone stayed in the game.
Day 2 and 3 took us up north to Nambucca Heads and the hinterland behind Coffs Harbour. So many magic little waterholes and clear running streams in this part of the world. Particularly in Promised Land - it really does live up to it's reputation!
Day 4 was a run back south to Port Macquarie with a sq**rt along the beach for those that were keen. Nothing beats the feeling of freedom when you can cruise along a beach with nothing but the Pacific Ocean over your shoulder.
A great mix of bikes in attendance with a handful of sub-500cc enduro bikes, heaps of mid-size adventurers and a few big multi's. Everyone could find a challenge on the tracks we linked together.
Our next TransTerra 4 Day is on the weekend of May on Victorian High Country.
https://maschine.com.au/tour/transterra-4-day-high-country-2024/
We don't care wherever this is. Take us there!
Sand. Hands up who likes sand? 😜
It can be a horrible energy sucking beast at times and make a perfectly competent rider rethink their decisions in life!
Come ride the beaches of the Mid North Coast on our TransTerra ride: 29 Feb - 3 Mar 2024
https://maschine.com.au/tour/transterra-4-day-mid-north-coast-2024/
It'll be fun!
That sneaky sideways look when you leave the key in your bike and step away from it!
Thinking. Wondering. Dreaming.
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This is Dick. Richard. Mr Forrest.
Dick is a farmer from over Mansfield way.
Well to just call him a farmer is selling him short.
We would call Dick an entrepreneur. An artist. A top bloke.
A DR650 with a Makita tool bag strapped on the back is Dick's usual bike of choice.
When he’s not on his ag bike, he likes to ride mountains all around the world.
Dick joined us in Europe last year on our Pinnacle Passes tour and we don’t think Switzerland will ever be the quite the same!
Real People.
Real Adventures.
Ride 2024 Calendar is out with all events live on our website.
It’s the times like this that we ride for.
What aspect of actual riding do you enjoy the most?
What do you find satisfying?
For Nick, it’s corner entry on a gravel road with the back end of the bike stepped out and both tyres struggling for traction. Fun!
What bike skills do you love testing?
Is it:
- power sliding out of a corner
- pulling a long wheelie
- leaning over through a sweeping bitumen corner
- flowing through tight single track
- blasting along an open road with your shadow chasing you
- conquering a tough hill climb
- popping off an erosion hump getting some air under the tyres
What gives you the most riding satisfaction?
Drop a comment below
Once in a while life treats you with a pinch yourself moment. I think the next week is going to be one big pinch for Nick!
The global media launch for the new Ducati DesertX Rally is on next week in Morocco. Nick has been blessed with the opportunity of attending the launch to test out the Rally in iconic desert landscapes that are distinctly African.
The Rally promises to be a more extreme model for the most demanding off-road riders.
We would be interested to know what are the top things you want to know about the new Ducati DesertX Rally?
Post your questions in the comments below and Nick will do his best to answer them from the launch next week in Morocco before we get our hands on the bikes locally.
Full test ride report to follow after next weeks launch.
Our good friend Damien at ADV LIFE has written a great article with some tips on joining organised rides like our Great Divide Ride series.
Damo knows how to shoot an awesome photo and tell a funny yarn. Have a read!
What would be your tip after doing a Maschine ride?
Organised adventure rides are a brilliant way to get out on your bike without the hassle of having to make that route yourself...BUT...
The madness and spectacle of Dakar is about to hit our screens. As a warm up it’s worth watching this video “Draw me a Dakar”. It follows the crew that is responsible for setting the course and drawing the road books for the race. Sounds like a cool job!
Thanks to Blaire for the heads up about watching this.
https://youtu.be/nHaqjNCCMAE?si=qL2ZODh9X0PXfN4W
As gets closer, come onboard the recces team and discover how the race is built!Recce 2: Period during which teams write the Roadbook! 💡How do we...
The DRE Adventure Academy for Ducati riders will return in 2024 with an expanded calendar set to cater to more Ducati Adventure enthusiasts than ever before across Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, and now also Western Australia.
Head to our Ducati Events page for more information and to secure your place.
Ducati Adventure Experience 2024 - Key Dates
- Ducati Adventure Experience VIC – 6-7 April
- Ducati Adventure Experience Central NSW – 18-19 May
- Ducati Adventure Experience QLD – 14-15 September
- Ducati Adventure Experience WA – 5-6 October
2 x last minute places remaining!
Core Level 1 Adventure training course is on tomorrow Friday 8 Dec at Broadford VIC. Get a full day of training from Nick Selleck to help lift your confidence off-road.
Jump onto our website now to book your place!
https://maschine.com.au/tour/core-level-1-adventure-rider-training-victoria/
Great Divide Ride Stage 2 is off and running. The team left Harrigans in the Hunter Valley on Thursday morning and rode up and over the Comboyne Plateau. Beautiful lush temperate rainforest and the big drop at Ellenborough Falls treated riders. A few riders made some navigational errors as is often the case in the first day but it was great to be out on the roads and trails slip sliding around through the bush.
It was nice to have riders do an overnight stop in our hometown of Port Macquarie. Beers and Pina Colada’s was a great way to kick off Day 1.
Entries are open for next year’s TransTerra 4 day VIC High Country (2-5 May)
This ride will take in the iconic, ever-popular tracks and breathtaking alpine scenery between Beechworth and Omeo. If you've been to the high country before, we don't need to tell you how good it is.
We’ve got some great promo offers available and payment instalment options.
Our High Country rides are always a favourite, so get on it today so you don't miss out!
https://maschine.com.au/tour/transterra-4-day-high-country-2024/
ENTRIES OPEN - TransTerra 4 day - MID NTH COAST (29 Feb - 3 Mar 2024)
The ride will start and finish in Port Macquarie, and head up to Coffs Harbour. This is the only place in Australia where you get a huge variety of terrain all in one place.
Ride some cracking hilly terrain, beautiful sweeping roads, beaches, river crossings and everything in between. It’s got the lot!!
This is our first in the series for 2024 and entries are open for all right now.
We’ve got some great promo offers available and payment instalment options.
Our Mid North Coast rides always sell out so get on it today!
https://maschine.com.au/tour/transterra-4-day-mid-north-coast-2024/
The TransTerra 4 Day series is back!
In case you missed our email we have three TransTerra rides scheduled in 2024 and entries for all three open on TOMORROW Monday 13 November 2023 at 9am.
TransTerra 4 Day
MID NORTH COAST
Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour
Thu 29 Feb - Sun 3 March
TransTerra 4 Day
VIC HIGH COUNTRY
Beechworth / Corryong / Omeo
Thu 2 May - Sun 5 May
TransTerra 4 Day
SOUTH COAST NSW
Batemans Bay / Cooma / Merimbula NSW
Thu 24 - Sun 27 October
We’ve got some ripper deals for you as well. Check out our website (link in bio) for all the details.
And make sure if you haven’t subscribed to receive updates make sure you do it to be the first to enter when we open entries tomorrow morning at 9am.
2023 has been a massive year for maschine adventures and we are still trying to process all the sights and experiences we've shared with riders this year. Writing Ride Reports and uploading images has helped refresh our memories and we will share more of this content soon.
2024 is fast approaching and we've got a cracking year of ride events planned out for you. We launched our 2024 Ride Calendar to our email subscribers yesterday and details of the rides are now live on our website.
After multiple rider requests, the TransTerra 4 Day series is back!!! With three separate events spanned across the year, you'll get your fill of excitement and adventure in different terrain but within easy reach of where many of us live. With the first event kicking off in February / March, it's not long to wait. Look out for the full event details in the next couple days with on sale dates, ride locations, and super deals for the first TransTerra ride.
Europe is back on the menu for 2024 with two tasty road tours planned that make the most of the glorious mountain passes. Tour des Alpes focuses on Southern France and the French end of the European Alps whereas Pinnacle Passes this year will bounce between Austria and Italy at the eastern end where the glorious Dolomites are calling us.
If you are keen to join us in Europe in 2024 we implore you to Register Your Interest now in the links from the event pages on our website. Both tours sold out in 2023 before they went on sale to the public because we had such a massive expression of interest list.
Our Great Divide Ride series is not done yet either. We still have a re-run of Stage 3 to Cape York scheduled for August next year and this is almost booked out already so don't delay if you want to ride to the Tip with us.
We also have exciting ride tours and training activities planned for 2024 with our good friends at Ducati Australia. This includes DRE Academy training and DRE Tours both in Australia and Internationally. Look out for a launch of this exciting Ducati DRE program soon.
Click through to our website to get an overview of each event. Many of the routes and dates are still "To Be Confirmed" but at least you can begin planning your year and scheduling time off!
Subscribe on our website to make sure you receive the emails as we launch each of these events with on sale dates coming soon.
https://maschine.com.au/adventure-tours/
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Take a minute to ride with us through the Dolomites. You can see it yourself this July in our Pinnacle Passes tour. Check out the tour details - link in our bio
An hour after the race has finished and Pramac Racing team are celebrating the awesome win by Johan Zarco! Such a great race! #forzaducati
MotoGP andiamo! #motogp #DesmosediciGP #SanMarinoGP
MotoGP andiamo! #motogp
New Alpinestars Primer and Chrome shoes for our tours in Europe this year thanks to Alpinestars Australia
High fives all round for the sweep crew after getting all riders back to Palm Cove safe after GDR3. It’s always a big relief when an event is dine and you realise you don’t have to pull those wet stinky MX boots on again tomorrow morning!!
The GDR1 crew have made it to Jindabyne NSW at the end of Day 4 of our ride up the Great Divide. Let’s hear what the team had to tell Jemma about riding conditions today!
Gerni time. 😀
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