Ride the Byroads

24/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all current and former service members who are part of the RtB community. Your dedication is truly appreciated. 🙏

Please ride safely out there.

Best regards
Darrel and Jonathon.

18/01/2026

Hey everyone, don’t forget to add the Spoke Festival to your calendars!
Joining this fantastic event means you’ll be supporting a great charity we all know and love.
I’ll be there so come by and say hello!
Regards Darrel
Black Dog Ride

08/12/2025

Hello everyone! As we approach the festive season and head to the supermarkets for our Christmas Day shopping, let's take a moment to appreciate the farmers, their families, and the truck drivers who work tirelessly around the clock to deliver the delicious food we enjoy at our dinner tables.
Warm regards
Darrel and Jonathon
Rural Alive & Well

Our farmers work through long days, changing seasons, and countless challenges to keep Tasmania thriving. 🌾

This holiday season, take a moment to thank a farmer or anyone working hard to care for our land and community.

💬 Tag someone who deserves some appreciation this week.

25/10/2025

We’re Still Looking for Volunteers!

Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without the help of an amazing crew of volunteers. We already have an amazing team who’ve put their hands up to help out, but to share the load (and make sure everyone gets time to enjoy the festival too), we’re looking for a few more people to join the team.

You won’t go empty-handed!

If you love good vibes, great company, and being part of something unforgettable, we’d love to have you on board.

Apply here: https://spokemcfestival.com.au/pages/volunteers

Spoke Motorcycle Festival
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026
Mayfield Estate, Tasmania

Get your tickets at spokemcfestival.com.au

08/10/2025

Hi everyone, the Spoke Festival is quickly becoming one of Tasmania’s top motorcycle events and is gaining popularity so get in early and grab your tickets for next year’s festival.

Please check the route page on the website and the app. You'll find the Spoke icon located on the east coast of Tasmania, along with a few photos and an embedded video on the page.

I will be attending the 3 days so it would be fantastic to catch up with any RtB friends and followers.

Cheers Darrel

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE! 🎟️

They’re here: tickets for Spoke Motorcycle Festival 2026 are officially on sale and this year’s set to be bigger, louder, and dustier than ever.

Don’t wait around! Last year sold fast, and you won’t want to miss your spot.

Visit our website at www.spokemcfestival.com.au to grab your tickets.

Spoke Motorcycle Festival
February 27 – March 1, 2026
Mayfield Estate, East Coast, Tasmania, Australia

25/09/2025

Hey everyone, head over to the newsagent and pick up the latest issue #34! or better still subscribe to the magazine and save.
You'll find "Ride the Byroads" featured on page 97.
The article provides some insight into how RtB started and shares a bit of my background too.

Grab yourself a coffee, settle into your favourite chair, and dive into the latest issue of AAB.
Enjoy exploring the stories, including RtB, along with many other fantastic features this issue has to offer:

+ Full coverage of the inaugural Vagabond Moto Big Bore Six Days adventure ride.
+ Test ride review of Yamaha’s shiny new 2025 model Tenere 700.
+ Test ride review of Ducati’s ripping red rocket, the DesertX Rally.
+ We take a look back over the history of Honda’s legendary Africa Twin.
+ Miles Davis checks in with yet more tips to help make you a better and safer rider.
+ Steve Gillies from Ultimate Adventure Moto NZ drops in for a chat.
+ There’s a lavish photo essay on riding the Wild West of Nepal by Nosh Mistry.
+𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩.
And there’s a whole stack more.
So check it out and look for Llewelyn Pavey firing the Adventure Moto BMW F 900 GS Enduro prize bike off the front page!
issue #34, on-sale now!
Australian Adventure Bike Magazine
Moto National Accessories
Rural Alive & Well
Discover Tasmania

BMW Motorrad Australia
Yamaha Motor Australialia
Honda Motorcycles Australia
Adventure Moto Australia
Vagabond Moto
Ultimate Adventure Moto NZ

26/08/2025

Quick everyone, Wednesday is your last day to like, subscribe and share to get a chance to win this amazing prize.
Moto National Accessories Aussie Adventure Bike Show

We’re drawing the winner this Wednesday! 🎉 For your chance to win this amazing prize, simply Like, Share, and Subscribe. Don’t miss out!

04/08/2025

Hi everyone
we have some wonderful news to share.

Peter Barnett from Derby Forest Cabins has generously offered a 20% discount on accommodation to anyone Riding the Byroads.
You can find the link to his website on our friends page, in the RtB Derby icon on the route page or by downloading the app and opening the Motodry Tankbag. Moto National Accessories
The best way to book is to call Peter directly and mention RtB.

Each cabin is self-contained, featuring a bathroom and kitchen. Additionally, there's a large communal kitchen with a fire pit—affectionately dubbed the “beer and bullsh*t” area. Peter also has a bus available to transport guests to the pub and back. (Brilliant)

Winnaleah Township, situated on the RtB route is located just a mere 11kms north of Peter's cabins at Derby making it a very easy detour while tackling the trail.

Peter is a fellow motorbike rider and has extensive knowledge of the Derby area.
Consider staying a couple of days to explore the beautiful forest trails on your bike or gather your friends and try your luck riding two wheels without an engine and hire some mountain bikes and take on the world-renowned Blue Derby downhill tracks!

Peter told me we can thank the recent Ride the Byroads snippet in the Australian Adventure Bike Magazine on page 32, this is where he came across RtB.

We are so grateful for Peters support, so please support Peter and the many other businesses in our friends page.

https://www.derbyforestcabins.com/

06/07/2025

Hi everyone,
Don’t miss out on the latest issue #33, available online or at your local newsagent, where you can get a sneak peek of Ride the Byroads.

A feature article about Ride the Byroads is in production as we speak which will be out in issue #34.
So follow the magazine so you will get the latest news about adventure riding here in Australia and around the world and more importantly the feature about RtB in issue #34.
Cheers Darrel and Jonathon
Moto National Accessories Australian Adventure Bike Magazine Rural Alive & Well

04/07/2025

Hi all,
If you're in the mood for an entertaining series filled with thrilling adventures and plenty of laughs on motorbikes, be sure to check out the Aussie Adventure Bike Show on Channel 7+

16/06/2025

Hey everyone!
We have a fantastic local YouTube creator who just released a great video showcasing Honey Suckle Rd.
I had the pleasure of joining Big Bert on this trip, and I must say, it was my first time riding Honey Suckle Rd in this direction. It’s amazing how different everything looks from another perspective!
He’s done something unique with this video, allowing me to share the story of how RtB came to be.

Big Bert is a great ambassador for RtB so lets show our support and help his channel grow by subscribing. Thank you Big Bert.

Regards
Darrel and Jono

This episode join me while we explore a section of Ride the Byroads. This section of the route is from Lake Leak Highway to Ross on the gravel. I hope you en...