Photo: Steve Zuschin
Riding a motorcycle through Laos is the kind of adventure that tests both nerve and skill. Riders face potholes big enough to swallow a small car, water crossings that change without warning, axle-deep mud that grabs the wheels, and the real possibility of an elephant stepping onto the trail ahead. It’s pure adventure motorcycling—technical, unpredictable, and exactly the terrain many riders dream about when they imagine off-road riding in Southeast Asia.
Recently, a team from Rally for Rangers took on those exact challenges as they crossed Laos on motorcycles to deliver new bikes to frontline Rangers. Led by Steve Zuschin, the ride blended purpose with true adventure: long days on rugged tracks, remote stretches where support was far away, and the satisfaction of handing over machines that help protect some of the world’s most threatened wilderness.
Steve shares why these demanding routes keep pulling him back, what it takes to ride terrain where every corner brings a new obstacle, and how Rally for Rangers turns adventure motorcycling into real-world impact.
Photo: Steve Zuschin
Above Photos: Steve Zuschin
Rally for Rangers is a nonprofit initiative that empowers park rangers in remote and under-resourced areas by providing them with new motorcycles and essential equipment. Volunteers—often adventure motorcyclists—raise funds to purchase motorcycles, which they personally deliver to rangers in countries like Mongolia, Argentina and Bhutan. These motorcycles enhance the rangers' ability to patrol vast terrains, combat poaching, and protect endangered species, thereby bolstering conservation efforts worldwide.
Web: rallyforrangers.org