Paul Brothwood

Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026, an adventure riding event that brought together a select group of 30 riders from around the world. One of the highlights of the journey was the opportunity to spend time with Dakar Rally rider Tosha Schareina, one of the leading competitors in modern rally raid racing. The Pyrenees provided an incredible backdrop for Honda Adventure Roads 2026, combining technical riding, spectacular scenery and unforgettable experiences. For anyone with an interest in motorcycles, the Dakar Rally represents one of the toughest challenges in motorsport. Riders face thousands of kilometres of difficult terrain, extreme temperatures and constant pressure over many days of competition. Watching Tosha ride during Honda Adventure Roads 2026 quickly demonstrated why he competes at the highest level. What stood out was not outright speed. It was control, consistency and precision. Whether navigating rocky mountain trails, loose gr...

A select group of 30 riders taking part in Honda Adventure Roads 2026. Paul Brothwood travelled to the Pyrenees as part of Honda Adventure Roads 2026, a unique adventure riding event bringing together a select group of riders from around the world. Honda Adventure Roads 2026 was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I have undertaken in recent years As an Operations Manager, Chartered Environmentalist and lifelong motorcyclist, I am used to managing risk, solving problems and working as part of a team. What I discovered in the Pyrenees was that many of the same principles that apply in business also apply when riding a motorcycle through remote mountain terrain. I joined a select group of 30 riders from around the world for Honda Adventure Roads 2026. For many of us, it was an opportunity to step outside our comfort zone and experience adventure riding in a way that few people ever get the chance to do. My motorcycle for the event was the Honda Transalp. The Honda Tran...