adventure

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1539629960228{margin-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good News! We have finally been able get things setup to begin training again at Hungry Valley SVRA.  Classes will be limited to just four students at this time, and will be subject to current State...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1539629960228{margin-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our first ADV Basics class of the season sold out so fast we have added another at Prairie City SVRA!  Plus we have finally come to terms with Hungry Valley SVRA and will be scheduling...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1563061542097{margin-right: 30px !important;margin-left: 30px !important;}"]“Wow, did you see that? Wish I was that good.” Hmmm…I’ve heard many variations of this statement.  The ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ we’ve all expelled over seeing someone riding a motorcycle with the dexterity and skill...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1542928777584{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]West Valley Cycle Sales is have a BMW Open House to introduce the GS line on Saturday December 8th! BlackSwanMoto will be there to answer questions about our training and tours and talk Adventure Riding....

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since Mark and Luanna have passed the reigns of BlackSwanMoto to DeAnna and myself, they no longer have to worry about websites, schedules, accounting, insurance, and permits anymore, and instead have even more freedom to see the world,...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1540425021512{margin-left: 20px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]There and back again - by Nic Solberg   [caption id="attachment_1460" align="alignright" width="431"] Waking up at Medicine Lake[/caption] It's a rare adventure that I'm willing to ride in a group for. I love camping. I love motorcycling. However,...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1540425348950{margin-left: 20px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Forward Motion and the Destruction of Balance Balance in life is something we all strive for – but change is inevitable and that looked-for balance can be difficult to find and maintain in the constant change...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] - Ride Report -  BlackSwanMoto Baja Explorer 4-Day Tour, January 2018Northern Baja in early January made for challenging riding conditions, but that’s what Adventure riding is all about.  Rainy weather had us make the decision to reverse our normal...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Getting the Dirt on Off-Road Riding”, Part 2. Q: What should I look for when considering dual-sport training? A:  I have been a part of the motorcycle community since the early '80's, riding, exploring, selling.  This question has come up...