adventure riding

I am hoping to ride the NMBDR in early October, but I want to ride with a few other folks. I have extensive road and MX experience but pretty limited experience on my GS1200 Rallye off-road. Also, even though I am in good shape, I am, well let's say, "no spring chicken," so riding alone isn't an...

It's in the -40ºs right now. So, I'm spending the time daydreaming about my 2002 R1150GS(A). I put the (A) in () because it's not really an Adventure. It's a GS that's been fitted with the larger tank and more capable suspension. Still requires high octane fuel. Anyway, just wanted to say hello...

Looking for your actual experience and advice. Trying to decide between Motoquest and Ayres tours of Chile and Argentina in January 19. Motoquest appears to be more suited to GS off road than Ayres which claims to be 95% paved. Prefer the dirt, but Ayres has good rep for quality. Advice???

My name is Eric. I ride a 2015 BMW GSA and try to stay mostly off-road these days. I live in Thousand Oaks, CA. I'm a very young 50 year old married guy with 4 kids. I'm a business owner and have a good amount of freedom and availability. I'm a pretty accomplished off-road rider. I've...