Submission Guidelines

• ADVMoto Print Submission Guidelines (Digital Guidelines Follow)

Adventure Motorcycle (ADVMoto) is a bi-monthly magazine showcasing courageous people on inspiring rides around the world, both on road and off. Feature articles and Ride Reports tell the personal stories of riders overcoming challenges and adversity on their rides. Every issue also includes rider, reader and industry profiles, news and reviews, bike reviews, event reports and book/DVD reviews. 

 • Submission Procedure:

Please take a look at a copy of ADVMoto and have an idea where your article could fit in. We recommend that you send queries and proposals rather than completed submissions via our Contact Page. Describe your subject matter, angle and photography/illustration material as well as a writing sample or any pertinent website links. It helps to include images, but for the initial query, these can be low resolution digital files. Proposals are submitted on a speculative basis. If you are querying about a time-sensitive news story, please put the word “Time-Sensitive” in the subject line. 

Finally, please upload all content (with text, images, bio, etc.) HERE.  This will put your content directly into our workflow for evaluation by editors.

• Deadlines 

Deadlines are generally 90 days prior to publication date. Example: For content to be included in the May/June issue, all content should be submitted no later than the preceding February 1. 

• Photography and Text:

Writers supply photography for their articles. Digital images must conform to the following minimum specifications: 300 dpi and at least 6MP (3,000 x 2,000) in size, TIFF or JPEG format. 72 DPI web resolution images are NOT okay. Please don’t attach full resolution images to emails. A Word document with thumbnails of the images, filenames, captions and photo credits is appropriate. Text should be in Arial, 10 point type, 1.5 line spaced, no paragraph indents with space between paragraphs.

• Compensation:

Payment is made upon publication in most cases but ADVMoto may pay upon submission and approval in certain cases where riders are on the road. Monetary compensation varies from $200 and up for Features and Ride Reports. For News, Reviews and Spotlights, if it's written for promotional purpose, there will be no monetary compensation; Otherwise, monetary compensation will be between $100-$150. ADVMoto purchases first to print rights which are exclusive to North America for a duration of six (6) months from publishing, and non-exclusive thereafter outside North America. We also reserve the non-exclusive right to publish content through digital and social media mediums. Exceptions can be worked out on a case by case basis, so please ask. 

After publication, we will send PDFs and/or site links to writers which you are free to post or share.  It's worth noting this does NOT mean a writer can only publish a story on a particular ride with us.  Writers should feel free to create and think about their experiences from many different aspects to create thoughtful and unique content. As long as the text and images are not identical (or near identical) then please write on!

• ADVMoto Specific Tips:

Every article submitted to ADVMoto should include the following:

• Author’s full name, and name of any photo credits
• A catchy title and subtitle (i.e. "Riding the Tran-America-Trail: Crossing the US can’t be more Fun")
• Image captions will be needed for all features, profiles and ride-reports
• All Product Reviews should have both Pros and Cons bullet points (at least three of each)
• It never hurts to include a personal profile image and short bio with your write-up. This is not mandatory, but ADVMoto may request it not only to add more context to the article, but also help writer's promote their other relevant projects, blogs, etc.
• Please be sure your content fits into an existing ADVMoto content category and takes exiting formats into consideration before submission.  Also, please do not send us an article query which has been simultaneously submitted to other publications.

• ADVMoto Digital Submission Guidelines

Overview: We also have a robust website and suite of social channels with nearly 100,000 followers, 20,000 weekly unique visitors and a healthy base of 19,000 newsletter subscribers who are hungry for the latest information on adventure motorcycling, dual-sport riding and two-wheeled adventures. And we have a team of digital contributors from around the world who all share the same passion for discovery.

Do you have the same enthusiasm for two wheels and want to share your adventures with riders just like you? We’re always looking for new writers and video creators to add to our team. Read below for our submission guidelines and see if YOU have what it takes!

• Articles We’re Looking For:

1) Product Reviews (500-800 words) :  Is there a new product out there that you’ve used—or an older one that might have new relevance to our audience—then tell us how you used it, how well it worked and how readers can get one themselves. Submissions must include at least three digital images a minimum of 1200pixels X 675pixels in a 16:9 ratio. Manufacturer product shots are acceptable with permission.

2) Ride Reports (500-800 words): Have you tracked a cool route, found some previously unknown nearby dirt or taken a trip that’ll inspire others? That’s the kind of intel our readers are looking for. Submissions must include at least three digital images a minimum of 1200pixels X 675pixels in a 16:9 ratio.

3) Product Roundups (500-800 words): Variety is the spice of life, right? And fortunately the adventure motorcycle community has a lot of it these days, so it’s hard to choose the right farkel or upgrade for your bike. Help our readers out by creating a short list of items that could fit the bill—whether it’s a roundup of soft panniers, dual sport seats, bar risers...whatever—with short write ups on each and why they’re a good option. Submissions must include at least one image of the product that’s a minimum of 1200pixels X 675pixels in a 16:9 ratio. Manufacturer photos are acceptable with permission.

4) News and Trends (300-600 words): At ADVMoto, we’re all about the culture of two-wheeled exploration and keeping it healthy and growing. Has something cool happened in the ADV world that our readers need to know about like a new bike coming onto the scene, a rider who’s making an impact or a rockin’ video series or book? Let the world know with a writeup on what’s revving up the community today. Submissions must include at least three digital images a minimum of 1200pixels X 675pixels in a 16:9 ratio. Manufacturer product shots are acceptable with permission.

• Videos We’re Looking For:

1) Product Reviews (3-5 minutes):  Is there a new product out there that you’ve used—or an older one that might have new relevance to our audience—then tell us how you used it, how well it worked and how readers can get one themselves. Submissions must include product B-roll and can include VO or creator A-roll. Files must be submitted in .mp4 or .mov format.

2) Product Roundups (5-10 minutes): Help our readers out by creating a short list of items that could fit the bill—whether it’s a roundup of soft panniers, dual sport seats, bar risers...whatever—with short descriptions of each and why they’re a good option. Submissions must include product B-roll and can include VO or creator A-roll. Files must be submitted in .mp4 or .mov format.

3) Riding Tips (5-10 minutes): Are you a skilled rider who made some mistakes along the way? Help others embracing the ADV motorcycle lifestyle learn from your experience and become a safer, more capable rider faster. Submissions must include B-roll and can include VO or creator A-roll. Files must be submitted in .mp4 or .mov format.

• Submission Procedure:

Please take a look at adventuremotorcycle.com and our social channels on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to get an idea where your article or video would fit in.

We recommend that you send queries and proposals rather than completed submissions via our Contact Page. In no more than three-sentences describe your subject matter, angle and photography/video material you’ll include. Please also include links to other content you’ve posted online. Proposals are submitted on a speculative basis. 

If you are querying about a time-sensitive news story, please put the word “Time-Sensitive” in the subject line.

• Compensation: 

Payment is negotiated on a case-by-case basis and made upon posting live to adventuremotorcycle.com . Monetary compensation varies from $100 per written article to $250+ for videos. ADVMoto purchases the exclusive right to publish the content through digital and social media platforms. Original author will be credited regardless of platform. 

• ADVMoto Digital Specific Tips:

1) Every article submitted to ADVMoto should include the following:
2) Author’s full name, and name of any photo credits
3) A catchy title
4) Image captions
5) All Product Reviews should have both Pros and Cons bullet points (at least three of each)
6) It never hurts to include a personal profile image and short bio with your write-up. This is not mandatory, but ADVMoto may request it not only to add more context to the article, but also help writers promote their other relevant projects and social channels.

If you’re passionate about living a life through adventure riding and want to share your experiences and insight with over 150,000 two-wheeled explorers like you, rest assured ADVMoto will do your content credit.

Thanks for taking the time to read our submission guidelines.  If you take your content to an artistic level and are passionate about living a life through adventure riding, rest assured ADVMoto will do your content credit.  With nearly 90 percent of ADVMoto readers archiving every issue, your content will become part of motorcycle history. If you should have any further questions please contact us!