RIDE Adventures is a US-based travel agency that conducts and arranges motorcycle tours and 4x4 adventure packages in South America, Europe, Africa, and the United States.[1] The company was founded in 2010 by motorcyclist Eric Lange, who originally wanted to share the experience of motorcycling in Patagonia, a region that straddles the southern section of South America's Andes Mountains.[2]
| Industry | motorcycle touring |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Eric Lange |
| Website | www |
History edit
After losing his job in the financial crisis of 2007–2008, Eric Lange took a 2.5-year motorcycle trip from the northern US through Central and South America, ending in Patagonia.[3][2][4] Impressed by the scenic views in the sparsely populated region, he founded RIDE Adventures and began serving as a guide for other interested motorcyclists.[2][4]
The company soon expanded, partnering with other local motorcycle guide companies and adding more guides of its own. New routes included tours of the Patagonia region, Chile, and Brazil;[5][6] the Caribbean;[7] Peru;[4] Bolivia;[4] the United States;[8] Africa;[1] and Europe.[1][9]
Reviews edit
Rider magazine wrote of Lange that "He started RIDE Adventures to share the country he loves, and does a great job of it."[2] The motorcycle site Thumper Talk described RIDE Adventures as doing "some of the most exciting Patagonia and Peru/Bolivia motorcycle tours we’ve encountered."[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c "RIDE Adventures: Tours by Location". Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Kysley, Arden (August 9, 2013). "The Patagonia Experience: Touring Chile and Argentina with RIDE Adventures". Rider. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Ride Adventures". Essential Moto. August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Who We Are". Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ Hill, Geoff (June 12, 2014). "Brazil by motorbike: all roads lead to Rio". The Telegraph. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "BRAZIL: NOT SO GREAT AT FOOTBALL, STILL FANTASTIC FOR A MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE". Visordown. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Hog Heaven: Motorcycle Tours of the Caribbean". USA Today. July 24, 1015. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Trans-Wisconsin Adventure Trail". Lone Wolf Expeditions. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "2017 International Tour Companies". Rider Magazine. March 3, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ MXEditor. "ULTIMATE RIDING DESTINATIONS: Places to ride before you die!". Thumper Talk. Retrieved April 15, 2017.