A Solo Motorcycle Journey Across Morocco, Europe, and the Sahara Desert in Search of Freedom, Simplicity, and a Slower Way of Living
After retiring from a demanding career in finance, Rob Bridges set out on a six-month solo motorcycle journey across Morocco, Europe, and beyond aboard his Yamaha Ténéré 660. What begins as an adventure motorcycle travel experience soon becomes a confrontation with control, routine, and the challenge of slowing down after decades spent in high-pressure work environments.
In this episode, Rob talks about solo motorcycle travel through Morocco and the Sahara Desert, adapting to life on the road, navigating unfamiliar countries, and learning to become more comfortable with uncertainty. Along the way, he reflects on retirement, freedom, productivity, identity, and what long-distance motorcycle travel can reveal about the way we live.
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Photo: Rob Bridges
Mentioned in This Episode
Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré adventure motorcycle
Motorcycle travel through Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara Desert
Navigation challenges using Google Maps and Waze
Solo motorcycle touring and long-distance travel logistics
Early morning riding, shorter travel days, and adapting to life on the road
Recommended Listening - Ted Simon
During the conversation, Jim references legendary motorcycle traveller Ted Simon, whose groundbreaking journey around the world inspired generations of adventure riders. Simon is best known for the classic motorcycle travel book Jupiter's Travels, widely considered one of the most influential books ever written about long-distance motorcycle travel and life on the road.
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