Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… A MOTORCYCLE TOUR GUIDE

Bob Rees is a retired fireman from South Wales, now working as a motorcycle tour leader for BMW’s official travel partner, Motorrad Tours. He spends his days looking after groups of customers on motorcycle tours around the world. This means taking care of border crossings, accommodation and meals, all the while being on hand to give advice, support and encouragement to the riders. The diary entry here is from day two of the Motorrad Tours Alaska and the Canadian Rockies trip, travelling 190 miles from the town of Tok to Dawson City.

Get up, get myself sorted out, get all my kit packed on the bike so I’m ready to go. It’s the second day of the tour, and our first proper day of off-road. I know I have a couple of riders nervous about the gravel, so

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