Classic Bike Adventure – Press Articles

Our exciting motorcycle tours have experienced great response in the media landscape over the past 30 years. Here is a selection of press articles about Classic Bike Adventure tours in India, Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand, the Himalayas and Nepal.

The articles are in German but the pictures speak for themselfs.

MOTORRADMAGAZIN
River Deep, Mountain High

Flanked by rugged rock faces, a dusty track leads through the deepest gorge in the world. We are travelling into the heart of the former kingdom of Mustang, which lies hidden between snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Die schwüle Luft ist geschwängert von ungefiltertem Abgas gepanschten Sprits, aufgewirbeltem Staub sowie Holzrauch und brennendem Plastik.

Hier gehts zur PDF: River Deep, Mountain High

Jaroslav Hubicka sought adventure and found serenity

Jaroslav Hubička, a participant in the Munich-Lhasa Tour from May to June 2024, was featured in the newspaper “Wochenblatt” in the July 25, 2024, issue. He completed the journey with Classic Bike Adventure, sharing his experiences and discoveries along the way.

Mir wurde bewusst, wie gut mein Leben ist.

Here is the PDF: Go East Young Man – East Tibet

3 Lakes of Ladakh Motorcycle Tour / Northern India

This time, we made it into “The Heritage Post” magazine – thanks to our tour participant Marvin Beck, who not only has a knack for unforgettable adventure tours but also for writing and photography.
Text and Pictures: Marvin Beck

You can find a sample with us, and the entire magazine can be found and purchased here: 

The Heritage Post – No 49 – Spring 2024

Ich lege den Gang ein, lasse die Kupplung langsam kommen und dann ab in die Wassergrube.

The Heritage Post

MAGAZIN TOURENFAHRER 02/2024
Go East Young Man – East Tibet

Tibet, Part 1: The East.
Until 2017, it was forbidden for foreigners to travel from Yunnan over the eastern Himalayas to the tibetan plateau. Now it is possible, and so in the first part of our journey we discover spectacular views of snow-covered mountain peaks, the rugged gorges of asia’s most prominent rivers, and breathtaking mountain passes.
Text and photos: Alexander Seger

Drei der größten Flüsse Asiens haben ihre Schluchten Richtung Indochina sogar unmittelbar nebeneinander durch die gebirgige Wildnis gegra- ben: Die Parallelflüsse von Yunnan – Jangtse, Me- kong und Salween – sind ein Naturschutzgebiet und als Unesco-Welterbe gelistet.

Here is the PDF: Go East Young Man – East Tibet

MOTORRADMAGAZIN
Go East Young Man – East Tibet

Tibet, Part 2: The East.
Vast grasslands and dense forests. Barren high valleys framed by snow-capped mountain ranges on the distant horizon. The rugged gorges of Asia’s prominent rivers and breathtaking mountain passes. Alexander Seger finds himself breathless in Tibet for many reasons.

Text and Images: Alexander Seger

Motorrad fahren in Tibet heißt: Dort, wo Europas Straßen oben aufhören, beginnt hier erst einmal das unten.

Here is the PDF: Go East Young Man – East Tibet

The Winding Roads of Ho Chi Minh – Alexander Seger

The authentic Vietnam, the cradle of today’s nation, lies far off the usual tourist paths. In the mountains of Northern Vietnam, Alexander Seger enjoys winding roads, marvels at stunning landscapes, and meets warm-hearted people.
Text and Images: Alexander Seger

“Find yourself int the Clouds” ist der Slogan der ehemaligen Sommerresidenz von Kolonialherren und reichen Vietnamesen. Sie haben nicht gelogen!

Here is the PDF: Das Kurvenreich von Ho Chi Minh

MAGAZIN MOTORRADMAGAZIN (Austria)
Where the Pepper Grows – Alexander Seger

India is colorful and loud, magical and mysterious, exhausting and relaxing, oppressive and moving. Stark poverty meets colonial splendor, modern technology meets ancient religions. A motorcycle journey amidst wild elephants and unimaginable amounts of carelessly discarded plastic waste.
Text: Alexander Seger

Fußgänger sind nur Rohmaterial für Unfälle, Kühe haben hingegen alle Rechte.

Here is the PDF: Where the Pepper grows

MAGAZIN TÖFF (SCHWEIZ)
Living Colours

Centuries-old stone temples, women in colorful saris, green rice fields, and the dreamy palm-fringed beaches of Goa: These are the vibrant colors of South India – musically accompanied by the rustic sound of the Royal Enfield.
Text and Images: Brigitte Burri

Als hätte ein Riesenkind vergessen, seine Bauklötze aufzuräumen. Dutzende von Tempelruinen aus dem 9. Jh. stehen in diesem Kindergarten der Natur. Sie sind Reste des 1565 untergegangenen Vijayanagar-Königreichs, verteilt auf 23 km2 – das grösste Ruinenfeld Indiens.

Here is the PDF: Living Colours

Mission Nepal – Himaleluja

A hymn to the high mountains? Nepal beckons mountaineers with the highest peaks the Himalayas have to offer. Yet once again, this motorcycle journey reveals the truth: The path to true divine summit pleasure has never been easy, and is often particularly rocky.
Text and Photos by Jörg Lohse

Here is the PDF: Mission Nepal – Himaleluja

I’m just with the Thais

For those who don’t want to give up riding in winter, a tour through Northern Thailand is the perfect option. Wilhelm Hahn and Anette Geiger have already packed their helmets and boots.

Aber alles ist vergessen, als im Hotel Peter und Yangs vor uns stehen. Mit den beiden habe ich schon mehrere Reisen unternommen und dabei einiges erlebt. Die Wiedersehensfreude ist deshalb groß.

Here is the PDF: I’m just with the Thais

On the Road: Winter Adventure in Northern Thailand

Thailand? Isn’t it a tropical paradise? Yes, it is, but Thailand is also a dream spot for a little winter escape. Especially in the wild mountains of the northern highlands; Fantastic roads, the mighty Mekong, exotic places with Buddhist culture, strange markets, and always smiling people await.

Here is the PDF: On the Road: Winter Adventure in Northern Thailand

On Enfields through South India

They are called Bumper, Speedbreaker, or Rumbler, and are widespread in South India. The asphalt humps make the ride bumpy, but this is how speedsters become travelers, and motorcyclists become kings of the road. A report on slowing down.

Und Reisen auf Enfields, das ist ein Erlebnis für sich – mit wohl keinem Gefährt kommt man Land und Leuten näher, ist zwar nicht der Schnellste, dafür aber immer mittendrin.

Here is the PDF: On Enfields through South India

Pride Required – Up to Ladakh

Summer tours make no sense in winter, so where in the world still has snow in September? >> Up to Ladakh <<, the Spur team decided, and the friends traveled the highest drivable roads on Earth.

Dann ist es geschafft, ich stehe auf dem höchsten Pass der Erde, dem Kardung La. Unfassbare 5606 Meter hoch, und ich grinse von einem Ohr zum anderen. Die Jungs trudeln ebenfalls ein.

Here is the PDF: Pride Required – Up to Ladakh

Once to the Border and Back – Nepal on a 500cc Enfield

A travel report by Monika Schulz. Riding a 500cc Enfield to the eight-thousanders of the Earth. A journey between wooden shacks and pagodas, through one of the poorest, most beautiful, and most unique countries in the world. Nepal unites extremes.

Der Wer hinauf in die Heimat der Shah-Könige führt zurück in eine längst vergangen geglaubte Zeit. Vorbei an Ochsenkarren und Wasserbüffeln, die mächtige, steinalte Pflüge ziehen, an Hütten, vor denen in Handarbeit Stroh gedroschen wird, während Mütter ihre Kinder unterm Hauseingang baden und am offenen Ziegelherd Tee aufwärmen.

Here is the PDF: Once to the Border and Back – Nepal on a 500cc Enfield

Between Heaven and Earth

On the roads in the Himalayas, you get particularly close to the sky. Yet, in the barren solitude of the vast mountain deserts of Ladakh in northern India, you are quickly brought back to earth. A motorcycle journey at the frontier of man and machine.

Das tiefe Bollern der Royal Enfield schafft es, diesem Chaos eine beruhigende Taktfrequenz zu verleihen. Der Einzylinder wummert souverän durch das bunte Gassengewirr. Die Strapazen der Nacht sind vergessen, und auch die Luft schmeckt im Sattel der 500er wieder etwas dicker.

Here is the PDF: Between Heaven and Earth