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We all get tired of tackling the same old city routes on our motorcycles. City streets are boring and they don’t challenge the capabilities of the machines we ride. Unleashing their potential requires challenging routes that will trigger our primal instincts and get our adrenaline pumping.

If you are an adrenaline junkie or a travel addict, then you may want to challenge yourself with the world’s most dangerous routes. Narrow passes, sand and hairpin turns will test your physical and mental abilities to the limit. All these routes are only for seasoned riders. However, once you have conquered them, you can consider yourself a truly experienced traveller and upload your photos to all social media, your travel landing page template or frame them and put them on the wall. It is really something to be proud of.

Brace yourself, here are the most dangerous routes for motorcycles in the world.

1.    Bolivia – North Yunguas Road

If you are up for a roller-coaster ride without much in the way of safety, then North Yunguas Road is for you.  Also known as Bolivia’s death road, this place is extremely dangerous due to high cliffs that drop hundreds of metres at every turn. Nearly 300 motorists and cyclist were killed almost every year on this road until 1994. You should be extra cautious if you are afraid of heights.

2.    China – Guoliang Tunnel Road

How about riding through a mountain? Sounds fun, but it’s also hazardous. The Guoliang Tunnel Road was opened to traffic in 1977. It’s only 1.2km long and 4m wide. The road was built through the Taihang Mountains heading towards the village of Guoliang and it’s now a big tourist attraction with lots of traffic to negotiate.

However, don’t be fooled by all the fuss, the road is still a dangerous place to ride. You need to be 100% focused on the road and you need to be experienced.

3.    Australia – Canning Stock Route

The Canning Stock Route in Western Australia is regarded as the most remote road in the world. The road is 1850km long with sand and bulldust to challenge riders. There are no fuel or water stops along the way so you have to carry your own which makes it particularly difficult for motorcyclists. 

4.    Sichuan – Tibet Highway

This road is an excellent chance to explore Tibet with your motorcycle. It’s also considered one of be the world’s most risky roads because of its rugged nature, extreme weather and altitude. The 2142km road runs from Chengdu in Sichuan to Lhasa in Tibet.

You would need approximately 14 to 15 days to complete this road. However, the ride is an incredible adventure as you will be passing 14 mountains with heights ranging between 4000m and 5000m.

5.    Pakistan and China – Karakoram Highway

This road has an amazing history as it was once a part of the famous Silk Road network of trading routes. It’s 1200km long, has altitudes over 4000m and is a great way to explore the amazing mountains of both countries.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com