GATEKEEPING

One of the biggest issues both Ben and Grace have within the adventure motorcycle world is gatekeeping - or rather - the practice of one human being taking it upon themselves to dictate who is or isn't performing an activity or a part of a community due to their personal stipulations. This includes phrases like "that's not real off road riding" or "you call this camping" or "you aren't a real dirt bike rider unless..."

We don't like it. We won't have it. And we definitely ain't gonna stand for it. Join the rant and let's put these egomaniacs in their place.

To follow Ben: Dork in the Road

To follow Grace: the graceful renegade