MEDIA
Below are a selection of articles and other media products which I have written or been featured in.
ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER (UK), Issue 21 (March-April 2014) – ‘Travelling With The Dakar’
This article describes my experience watching the Dakar Rally in January 2014, travelling alongside the race through Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. It combines factual aspects of following the race, a descriptive angle to capture the essence of the event and some anecdotes to bring the experience to life for the reader.
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below.
TRAVELLING WITH THE DAKAR – Adventure Bike Rider
ADV MOTO WEBSITE (USA), April 2014 – Rider Profile, ‘Paul Pitchfork Explores South America’
Adventure Motorcycle Magazine published a ‘rider profile’ about me on its website (14 April 14), based on the article published in Full Throttle Magazine (below).
To view the article on the website, click HERE.
FULL THROTTLE (UK), Summer 2014 – ‘Riding to Freedom’
With a personal focus, this article explains why I chose to undertake a long motorcycle journey around South America, and how the experience has helped me recalibrate after 18 years in the British Army.
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
‘RIDING TO FREEDOM’ – Full Throttle Magazine
BIKE RIDER MAGAZINE (NZ), Issue 119 (May 2014) – ‘Shadowing The Dakar’
As published originally in Adventure Bike Rider Issue 21 (entitled ‘Travelling With The Dakar’).
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
SHADOWING THE DAKAR – Bike Rider Magazine NZ
ADV MOTO (USA), Issue 80 (May-June 2014) – ‘Following the Dakar’
This is an abbreviated article about my experiences following the Dakar in 2014.
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
‘FOLLOWING THE DAKAR’ – ADV Moto
BIKE MIDDLE EAST, June 2014 – ‘The Perfect Adventure Bike, or The Perfect Adventure Attitude?’
An abbreviated version of my post, “The Perfect Adventure Moto or The Perfect Adventure Attitude?” has been published by the on-line magazine, Bike Middle East.
The article can be viewed on Bike Middle East’s website HERE
FREE WHEELING MAGAZINE, Issue 8 (Australia), July-August 2014 – ‘Feeling The Call’
This article aims to offer inspiration to those who feel the call to set off on a big trip, but haven’t yet made the commitment to go.
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
‘FEELING THE CALL’ – Free Wheeling Magazine
GIANT LOOP CATALOGUE, 2014 – ‘Riders Who inspire’
I was flattered to discover that Giant Loop have included me in their latest catalogue, alongside the likes of Dakar rider Brett Cummings – who coincidentally I found myself chatting with in an Argentinian service station at 6am one morning, when I was following the rally in January 2014!
FREE WHEELING MAGAZINE, Issue 9 (Australia), September-October 2014 – ‘Scout’s Honour’
This article offers some thoughts on planning a big trip, from a novice’s perspective, including: riding skills, mechanical skills, choice of bike; and the essentials such as insurance an visas.
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
‘SCOUTS HONOUR’ – Free Wheeling Magazine
ADVENTURE RIDER RADIO PODCAST (October 2014)
During ‘Overland Expo East’ in North Carolina, I was interviewed by Gabe West of Adventure Rider Radio. We chatted about my experiences on the the road and a little about my philosophy towards traveling. The outcome was a podcast on the Adventure Rider Radio website.
To listen to the podcast, click the link below:
ADVENTURE RIDER RADIO INTERVIEW
BIKE RIDER MAGAZINE (NZ), Issue 125 (November 2014) – ‘Call of The Wild’
As published in Free Wheeling Magazine, Issue 8 (entitled ‘Feeling the Call‘).
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
CALL OF THE WILD – Bike Rider Magazine NZ
MOTORCYCLE MOJO MAGAZINE (Canada), Vol 13 Issue 9 (November 2014) – ‘Following The Dakar’
As published originally in Adventure Bike Rider Issue 21 (entitled ‘Travelling With The Dakar’).
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
FOLLOWING THE DAKAR – Moto Mojo Magazine
BIKE RIDER MAGAZINE (NZ), Issue 130 (April 2015) – ‘Planning The Big Trip – A Novice’s Guide’
As published in Free Wheeling Magazine Issue 9 (entitled ‘Scouts Honour’).
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
PLANNING THE BIG TRIP – Bike Rider Magazine NZ
MOTORCYCLE EXPLORER MAGAZINE, Issue 14 (November 2016) – MEM Mission – Scottish Highlands’ and ‘Packing Light – Kit Review’
This double feature is an account of our trip around North West Scotland on two Ducati Scramblers – looking at Scotland as a motorcycling destination and also discussing the feasibility of eschewing the trend for big ‘adventure bikes’ for overlanding and opting instead for something small and light.
To view the articles, click below and turn to Page 12:
MEM MISSION – SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS – Motorcycle Explorer Magazine
MOTORCYCLE EXPLORER MAGAZINE, Issue 15 (January 2016) – ‘Advanced Training with the California Superbike School’
This is the first of two articles covering my experience training with the California Superbike School at their UK base, Silverstone Circuit. If focuses of Level One training and discusses the relevance of track-based training for adventure bikes and tourers.
To view the articles, click below and turn to Page 90:
ADVANCED TRAINING WITH THE CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL – Motorcycle Explorer Magazine
BIKE RIDER MAGAZINE (NZ), Issue 152 (February 2017) – ‘The Road To Damascus – On A Scrambler’
This article is based on my blog post of the same name. It discusses the merits of touring on small bikes, drawing on the experience of touring NW Scotland on a Ducati Scrambler.
To view a PDF of the article as it appears in the magazine, click the link below:
THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS – ON A SCRAMBLER – Bikerider Magazine NZ
MOTORCYCLE EXPLORER MAGAZINE, Issue 16 (March 2016) – ‘Back to The California Superbike School – It’s All In The Eyes’
This is the second of two articles covering my experience training with the California Superbike School at their UK base, Silverstone Circuit. If focuses of Level two training and looks at the wider subject of advanced training and continual rider improvement.
To view the articles, click below and turn to Page 92:
BACK TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOL – Motorcycle Explorer Magazine
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