Jan Marc “JM” Staelens, Ph.D. has pursued a zigzagging career leading nowhere across five continents. He was forced to face up to the undeniable truth that his stints working in foreign affairs, the corporate rat race, academia, and running his own companies, were merely ludicrous self-delusional attempts trying to hide that he was only cut out for one thing: riding motorcycles! JM has lived in Europe, Africa, Australia, North America, and Asia. He currently bases himself out of Chiang Mai, Thailand and Leuven, Belgium. Although a veteran of intercontinental bike trips, he keeps adding far-flung destinations to his bucket list.
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.
