Ride Roam Review

Just me, the bike, a tent, and the Wicklow Mountains. Here's what happened — the good, the cold, and the very sleepless. May 2026, Wicklow, Ireland 6 min read For a long time, the idea of a solo moto camp sat quietly in the back of my head — exciting enough to daydream about, but easy enough to keep putting off. No group to coordinate with, no one to follow if things went sideways. Just me making every decision, from which road to take to where to pitch the tent. Honestly? Th

I’ll be honest — I never really understood the hype around ADV helmets. I always assumed they were bulky, noisy, awkward at speed, and more suited to riders crossing deserts than everyday riding. But after spending time with the LS2 MX701 Carbon, I can safely say I was completely wrong. The team at Cotter Motorcycles gave me one to test and this helmet genuinely surprised me in the best possible way. First Impressions — Master Chief Energy The first thing that grabbed me was