Jan Marc Staelens

Title: Contributor
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Motorcycles, Motorsports, Adventure travel, MTB, Cars, Automotive tools, Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Gear
• Years in Expertise: 40+
• Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 300+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

• Education:  Ph.D., MBA, MScEng, BScEng, University of Melbourne
• Years of Writing: 40+
• Previous Publications:  ADVMoto – Dual Sport News

A Word from Jan Mark “JM” Staelens

As a contributor for GearJunkie, I employ two of my greatest passions — adventure travel and motorcycling. I began my writing career in high school writing about motorsports.

My personal interests include Enduro Motorcycling, Long-Distance Off-Road Motorcycle Travel, MTB Riding, Motorsports, Literature, Neuroscience, and Economics.