by Ollie Moto | Mar 2, 2024 | ADV, Blog
When you’ve been a social media influencer (or an idiot with a a camera, as I like to call it) for a while, exciting opportunities tend to come your way. Thanks to a prior tour with Wheels of Morocco and a subsequent good rapport with the company owner, Greg, I...
by Ollie Moto | Jul 17, 2023 | In The Media, News
The Trail and Adventure Motorcycle Podcast (TAMP) has been making waves lately. Every time I check my socials, Clive usually boasts about their rankings, whether it’s hitting the ‘top 5 of this chart’ or ‘top 3 of that.’ And, it’s...
by Ollie Moto | Nov 30, 2022 | In The Media, News
I made a return to the TAMP podcast, but this time the chat was all about motorcycle first aid, a subject that you should all know a little bit about. Clive reached out and wanted us to “cover everything,” which initially struck me as potentially dull for...
by Ollie Moto | Nov 9, 2022 | ADV, Blog
I believe that the concept of ‘adventure’ is a profoundly personal experience. Austin Vince, as discussed in his TAMP episode, argues for an element of peril, but I see it as subjective. Whether you’re navigating through Iraq on a motorcycle or...
by Ollie Moto | Oct 23, 2022 | In The Media, News
Bruce, the renowned TeapotOne, reached out to me after my name was tossed around by a few folks, inviting me to join him for a chat on his Bru Time podcast. What’s the setup? Well normally for these things you get a bit of a heads-up of what’s going to be...
by Ollie Moto | Aug 21, 2022 | Blog, Track Bike
Riding on dirt riding has been my mainstay for the past five years, and I can confidently say, it’s nothing short of awesome. The allure lies in the continual challenge – just when you think you’ve nailed it, the next rut will lob you into a hedge just to...
by Ollie Moto | Aug 20, 2022 | In The Media, News
I was back on the Trail and Adventure Motorbike Podcast, this time for some firm education. What was discussed? Well, in the battle of big bikes vs small bikes, in summary, big bikes rule. That’s the key takeaway. Wandering the trails, attempting to be...
by Ollie Moto | Jul 30, 2022 | In The Media, News
Typically, I embark on my bike adventures, packing a pannier, loading up my bike, and setting off to glamorous destinations like sunny Italy… or not-sunny Wales. However, after Wheels of Morocco’s company owner Greg reached out, inviting me to join one of...
by Ollie Moto | Jul 1, 2022 | ADV, Blog
In 2021 I had the pleasure of attending the Adventure Bike Rider Festival at Ragley Hall. I caught up with friends, enjoyed a few beverages containing yeast and, of course, got covered in dirt a few times tearing up (riding sensibly on) the awesome adventure trail....
by Ollie Moto | Jun 2, 2022 | Blog
Full HD was a project conjured-up in the initial lockdown, a brainchild of my good friend Aled and me. The ambitious plan involved taking a 1992 Harley-Davidson Sportster, transforming it into a rally bike, and then racing it. For those of you closely following the...