https://www.detechtapp.com/blog Articles about motorcycle riding, routes and app updates from Detecht. en-US https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/detecht-and-sp-connect-partnership https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/detecht-and-sp-connect-partnership Detecht users get a discount on SP Connect phone mounts and accessories, and SP Connect customers get one on their first year of Detecht Premium. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/batman-loop-philippines-the-ultimate-adventure-ride-guide-for-2026 https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/batman-loop-philippines-the-ultimate-adventure-ride-guide-for-2026 The Batman Loop runs 240 to 270 km from Manila over the Sierra Madre to Infanta and back. Here's the route, when to ride it and where to stop. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/10-best-motorbike-loops-in-vietnam-complete-rider-guide https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/10-best-motorbike-loops-in-vietnam-complete-rider-guide Ten of Vietnam's best motorbike loops, from the northern mountains to the Mekong Delta, with distances, days to plan and what the roads are like. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/detecht-announce-partnership-with-fuel-motorcycles https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/detecht-announce-partnership-with-fuel-motorcycles Our first partner deal gives every Detecht user 15% off Fuel Motorcycles' riding clothes and gear, and Detecht Premium subscribers 20%. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/conquering-the-heights-exploring-grossglockner-pass https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/conquering-the-heights-exploring-grossglockner-pass The Grossglockner High Alpine Road runs 48 km and 36 bends from Bruck to Heiligenblut. When it's open, the toll and five places to stop on the way. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/going-to-the-sun-road https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/going-to-the-sun-road How to ride Montana's Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass: when it's open, what the park charges riders and five stops along the way. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/planning-your-blue-ridge-parkway-motorcycle-trip https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/planning-your-blue-ridge-parkway-motorcycle-trip How to plan a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway: 755 km of curves and views, the speed limit, fuel, closures and five stops worth making. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/how-long-do-motorcycle-tires-last https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/how-long-do-motorcycle-tires-last Most motorcycle tires last 8,000 to 24,000 km, but wear, damage and age decide when yours need replacing. Here's how to check all three. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/how-to-wash-a-motorcycle-properly-ultimate-guide https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/how-to-wash-a-motorcycle-properly-ultimate-guide A step-by-step guide to washing your motorcycle without scratching the paint or soaking the electrics, and why a regular wash is worth it. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/trollstigen-norways-famous-motorcycle-route https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/trollstigen-norways-famous-motorcycle-route Trollstigen climbs 11 hairpins past a 320 m waterfall in western Norway. When it's open, how to ride it, and five places to stop nearby. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/conquering-the-legendary-stelvio-pass https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/conquering-the-legendary-stelvio-pass Which side of the Stelvio Pass has the 48 hairpins, when the road is open, how to avoid the traffic and five places to stop between Prato and Bormio. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/essential-motorcycle-packing-guide-gear-and-tips-for-short-medium-and-long-rides https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/essential-motorcycle-packing-guide-gear-and-tips-for-short-medium-and-long-rides Packing lists for a motorcycle ride of a few hours, a full day or several days, from the tool kit and rain layer to spare gloves and a charger. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/navigating-norways-atlantic-road https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/navigating-norways-atlantic-road The Atlantic Road is 8.3 km of bridges and islets on Norway's west coast. Here's what the riding is like, where to stop and how to fit it into a longer trip. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/riding-safe-amidst-springs-hazards-tips-for-gravel-and-ice-on-the-road https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/riding-safe-amidst-springs-hazards-tips-for-gravel-and-ice-on-the-road Winter leaves loose gravel and patches of ice on spring roads. Here's where to expect them and how to adjust your riding to stay upright. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/taming-the-tail-of-the-dragon https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/taming-the-tail-of-the-dragon 318 curves in 18 km on the Tennessee and North Carolina line. What riding the Tail of the Dragon is like, when to go and where to stop nearby. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/the-best-motorcycle-roads-in-the-alps https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/the-best-motorcycle-roads-in-the-alps Five Alpine passes worth riding, from the Stelvio's 48 hairpins to the Roman road over the Great St Bernard, with heights, seasons and tolls. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/the-best-motorcycle-roads-in-united-states https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/the-best-motorcycle-roads-in-united-states Eight US roads worth planning a trip around, from the 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon to the Beartooth Highway and Route 66. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/the-million-dollar-highway-a-treasured-legacy https://www.detechtapp.com/blog/the-million-dollar-highway-a-treasured-legacy What to expect on the 40 km of US 550 between Ouray and Silverton, from cliff edges without guardrails to the passes and towns worth stopping at. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT