Paul Brothwood | Honda Adventure Roads 2026

Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026.

Paul Brothwood during Honda Adventure Roads 2026 riding the Honda Transalp in the Pyrenees.
Paul Brothwood during Honda Adventure Roads 2026 in the Pyrenees. Riding the Honda Transalp alongside a select group of 30 riders, the experience inspired a series of articles covering leadership, adventure riding, Kirian Mirabet, Tosha Schareina and the transition from a Suzuki Hayabusa to off-road motorcycling.

Honda Adventure Roads 2026 was one of the most memorable motorcycling experiences of my life.

I joined a select group of 30 riders for an adventure through the Pyrenees, riding the Honda Transalp across mountain roads, gravel tracks, rocky climbs and remote routes that most riders never get the chance to experience.

For me, the event was about much more than motorcycles.

It was about preparation, teamwork, confidence, learning from experts and stepping outside my comfort zone. Coming from a Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary, the move into adventure riding was a completely different challenge.

This page brings together my Honda Adventure Roads 2026 articles.

What Honda Adventure Roads 2026 Taught Me About Leadership

This article reflects on the leadership lessons I took from the event, including planning, trust, teamwork and staying calm under pressure.

Meeting Dakar Rider Tosha Schareina During Honda Adventure Roads 2026

One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Dakar rider Tosha Schareina and seeing the focus, discipline and control that elite riders bring to difficult terrain.

Learning from Kirian Mirabet on Honda Adventure Roads 2026

Kirian Mirabet helped riders develop confidence and improve off-road technique. This article covers what I learned about body position, control, momentum and listening to expert advice.

From a Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary to Honda Adventure Roads 2026

This article tells the story of moving from road riding and the Suzuki Hayabusa to tackling the Pyrenees on the Honda Transalp.

The Spirit of Honda Adventure Roads 2026

This article focuses on the people behind the event, the support shown across the group and the way riders came together when things did not go to plan.

Honda Adventure Roads 2026 left me with new skills, stronger confidence and a completely different appreciation for adventure riding.

It also reminded me that some of the best experiences happen when you are prepared to try something different.

Paul Brothwood is an Operations Manager at National Grid Electricity Distribution, a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and a passionate motorcyclist. He writes about leadership, operational excellence, sustainability and adventure riding.

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