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Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast

Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast

A weekly motorcycle podcast bringing to you the best travel stories, tech tips and pro instruction from experienced moto travellers and industry experts and leaders. The show for all motorbike enthusiasts around the world. Inspirational, motivating and educational.

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Having What it Takes to do a Solo Motorcycle Trip - Ali Peberdy

Ali Peberdy, retired motorcycle cop, has just returned from an eight week trip to Europe. Before she left, we spoke with Ali and she told us about some concerns she had, things like dropping her bike, going solo, age and breakdowns. Ali is back in the UK now and she has some stories to tell about the things she experienced on her trip, from the rude hotel receptionist to the mishap in the cornfield, and whether or not her trip concerns were valid.

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2022-09-30
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RIDER SKILLS: Adventure Motorcycle - How to Ride Obstacles on Downhill

Riding a motorcycle downhill isn?t particularly difficult, but what does make it difficult and unnerving for many riders are the obstacles encountered on the hill. If it were just a steep slope with plenty of traction, the type you may have ridden in a parking garage or some other paved steep decent, it would be no problem. But in the dirt, surfaces are not flat, they don?t necessarily have good traction, they may have ruts, rocks, roots and a host of other obstacles that add to the challenge of riding downhill. On this episode of Rider Skills, Clinton Smout walks us through how to deal with each obstacle. Then he has some simple downhill riding exercises that you can practice with your own motorcycle at home, and you wont even need a hill.

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2022-09-23
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Anatomy of a Motorcycle Trip Gone Wrong - Jeff and Kelly Traviss

It all began with an image of a modern day Marlboro Man, rugged, weathered and on an adventure. The image that would eventually lead to the experience that Jeff and Kelly Traviss had on a dream trip that would demand every ounce of their stamina and endurance. They faced incredible discomforts and challenges, yet they clung to hope and knowing they had no choice but to push on they found the strength to continue. What happened and could they have done anything differently?

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2022-09-16
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Rising to the Challenge: Jess and Greg Stone

The idea of riding a motorcycle around the world presents enough challenges for the average rider, there?s border crossings, break downs, logistics, and so many other things to consider. But, add to those challenges running a business while you?re on the road, raising funds for a charity you really care about, bringing a 75 pound German Shepherd with you, and fitting everything you need for work, your dog and camping on your bikes. These are some of the things Jess and Greg Stone have been dealing with but they?re having the time of their lives doing it. Now, it?s not always sunshine and roses, they?ve already had their share of troubles, but there isn?t anything going to stop them from riding around the world. Jim talks to Jess and Greg about how they do it, their outlook and we hear some amusing stories of things that have happened to them since they left Guatemala a few months ago. 

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2022-09-09
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Extraordinary Stories of South America - Spencer Conway

Spencer Conway and his wife, Cathy Nel, have a goal to circumnavigate all seven continents on Earth. So far Spencer has completed Africa, which most riders would consider to be the most difficult one and recently he and Cathy completed their circumnavigation of South America. And because Spencer does not stick to the main routes he often finds himself lost and has incredible experiences. In fact, he refuses to take a GPS with them just for that reason because he thinks that the key to a successful trip is to get lost every now and then. Spencer has come away with some fantastical tales of adventure and the troubles they?ve faced in South America, which he shares on this episode.

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2022-09-01
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10,000 Miles at 80 - A Cowboy's Ride

When Tom Fitzgerald asked his friend Patrick Farrell if he could talk to him, there was a plan brewing in his mind, one that he wanted Patrick to be a part of. Tom is 80 years old and he?s been a cowboy and ranch hand most of his life. His love for motorcycles began 60 years ago and he?s been riding ever since. When he was 15 he read a Reader?s Digest story about the mysterious Oak Island in Nova Scotia and has always wanted to see it. So, that and his desire to ride 10,000 miles for his 80th year were Tom?s motivation for his most recent adventure with Patrick.

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2022-08-25
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Rider Skills: How to Become an Aggressive Rider and Why You Should - Chris Birch

Aggressive rider? Sounds counterintuitive but there are times when you want to be an aggressive rider and riding instructor, Chris Birch, explains how becoming an aggressive rider, done properly, can improve your riding performance.

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2022-08-19
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Rider Skills: Does Your Motorcycle, Experience and Skill Level Suit the Adventure?

Trip planning builds excitement - who?s going, what does the motorcycle need, what to pack and of course the route. The route is a big part of the excitement and there are some very important details to consider that can easily be overlooked, in part because it?s so difficult to assess - yet it could be the factor that makes the difference between getting into trouble or avoiding it. And when you consider the route, other questions come up. How do you know if your motorcycle, your gear and your physical fitness is suitable for your desired route? All that and more on this episode of Rider Skills with Instructor Clinton Smout.

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2022-08-11
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5 Mistakes Motorcycle Campers Make | Moto Camping Tips

Camping from your motorcycle can be one of the most rewarding things you can do on two wheels, but for the uninitiated it can be a formidable task trying to figure out what you should take and how to fit it into the limited space on your bikes. Ben Williams shares some common mistakes that campers make and we?ve also got some tips for camping on your motorbike.

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2022-08-05
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Preparing for a Motorcycle Trip - Not Just About the Gear - Doug and Sharon Wildeboer

Planning your adventure as a couple is half the fun. You choose the bikes, the gear, the route.  But the hard stuff, the stuff that unravels under pressure, things like stamina, the desire to endure hardship or inclement weather day in day out, or negotiating and communicating as a couple to make sure you both get the most of the trip, those are the difficult ones.  Doug and Sharon Wildeboer have just started a one year motorcycle trip through Iceland and Europe. But, before they left they gave us a personal glimpse in to the preparation and planning that went in to their trip. Including how they would balance work on the road with travel, their expectations and logistics. 

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2022-07-29
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Mud, Sweat and Tears - Not Everyone Makes it Through - Wayne Mitchell

What is it about the Darien Gap that draws people to it? Is it the bot flies, the venomous snakes, the bandits, the extremely rough terrain? There are options for getting around it, by boat or plane and you won?t risk your motorcycle or your life by choosing an alternate route, yet still there are those who are fascinated by the Darien Gap, those who want to conquer it. In 2017, Wayne Mitchell and a group of ex-military friends rode from snowy Alaska to the furthest point in Argentina, but when they reached the Gap, they didn?t go around it, they went through it. After just one day of pushing the limits in the jungle, one of their team was forced to turn back to Panama. What was supposed to have been the dry season in the Darien Gap proved to be a monumental challenge with torrential rains, deep mud and broken down motorcycles.

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2022-07-21
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Going Solo - Ali Peberdy

Ali Peberdy has been riding motorcycles for about forty years, she?s worked as a police officer and some of those years she was a motorcycle cop. She?s ridden thousands of miles in and around Europe with her friends and now in retirement she?s discovering a whole new world of riding. She?s just about to embark on a solo trip in Europe and has had to face some fears she has never known before. What steps did she take to address those fears and how will this shape her adventure?

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2022-07-15
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Rider Skills: Top 3 Road Hazards for Motorcyclists - Clinton Smout

When you think ?road hazards?, some of the obvious come to mind. Pot holes, uneven road surfaces, debris? those are just a few of the hazards we have to watch for, but the ones that are of the most concern are the ones you may not even think of. Clinton Smout has seen the statistics that prove that the road hazards he talks about today are ones that all riders need to be aware of and paying attention to at all times. In today?s episode of Rider Skills, some eye opening moments that will make you sit up and take notice.

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2022-07-07
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Solo Rider's Guide to Motorcycle Rescue

For the solo rider, or the times when any rider finds themselves solo and having an adventure, it doesn?t take much to find yourself in a situation where your motorcycle has landed on its side, or worse, off the road or trail. This is when one of these techniques will help rescue, retrieve or unstuck your motorcycle. Featured is David Petersen, Chris Birch and Bill Dragoo.

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2022-07-01
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Yukon Travel - Clinton Smout

Clinton Smout, a regular on our Rider Skills segments, just returned from a trip to the Yukon, where he was the sweep and support rider for a commercial trip organizer. While he was on the trip, Jim and Clinton connected to talk about the Yukon and his experience in the Dusk to Dawn event in Dawson. After Clinton arrived back in Ontario, he called us up to tell us more about his trip and to give us some tips for riding in the Yukon, an amazing motorcycle destination in Canada.

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2022-06-23
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Shifting Gears After 17 Years on the Road - Lisa and Simon Thomas

Seventeen years of continuous travel by motorcycle has come to an end for Lisa and Simon Thomas as Lisa?s health and a pandemic has changed everything for them. A few years ago they bought a home in Wales but continued on with their travels, until they were forced to return home. Now, after two and a half years Lisa and Simon are well settled in their new home with a solid roof and door, no flapping tent fabric or inflatable mattresses. How does that comfort of home change things for them as countries are opening up for travel again? How does getting older and health affect their travel decisions? And what?s next for Lisa and Simon?

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2022-06-17
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Why Indonesia Should be on Your Moto Destination List - Dustin Evans

Dustin Evans has spent a lot of time travelling by motorcycle, living and working off a bike for eight years. He?s been to 132 countries, but one country that is particularly interesting to him is Indonesia. Although Dustin?s been hesitant to tell others about his experiences of Indonesia, with concerns of the country becoming overrun and changed, he has decided to share his adventures so that ARR listeners may also have the opportunity to go see this beautiful, unspoiled country.

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2022-06-10
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How to Avoid the Dreaded Dead Motorcycle After Storage

Whether you?re storing your motorcycle in another country while you fly back home for a while, doing winter storage or just parking it for a few months, there are some basic things you should do so that when you?re ready to fire your bike back up again, it actually starts and runs. And if you happen to be planning to leave your bike in another country there are some logistical and legal aspects that you need to consider beforehand - all that on this episode.

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2022-06-03
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Travel by Motorcycle While You Can - Bert Boute

Bert Boute is, or was, a product designer. He?s now what you might call a nomad, traveling around the world on his Africa Twin motorcycle. In Bert?s family he?s not the black sheep, he?s not the odd one out, actually it was his parents that introduced him to the idea of exploring the world through travel beyond a vacation. In fact, Bert?s own grandparents are in their nineties and still travelling around in a camper van. And they told Bert to get out and experience travel while he can - before life gets him pinned down with responsibilities. His original plan was to ride for nine months, then go back to his girlfriend - but that was in 2019.

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2022-05-26
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Unexpected Turns - Tiffani Burkett and David Hayward

Sometimes when the unexpected happens it can be a good thing, and for Tiffani Burkett it turned out to be a very good thing. After losing her job, Tiffani decided to take the opportunity to go on a motorcycle trip. That trip led to more travel, a new career and to meeting someone who would become very important in her life. 

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2022-05-19
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Unfinished Business - An Adventure Cut Short

Todd Ensign and Christian Ensign are a father and son who found themselves lacking adventure in life. So, for his dad?s birthday Christian gifted him a motorcycle and a motorcycle safety course. Soon they set out on a two month motorcycle adventure having some extraordinary experiences. Everything was going great until it all fell apart. Todd and Christian ended up not only getting more than they bargained for but they also found joy and healing, and discovered that overcoming the challenges was just as rewarding as the good times.

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2022-05-13
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Rider Skills: Motorcycle Counter Weighting for Balance and Traction

Counter Weighting is simply balancing your motorcycle with your body, and learning to do it correctly will take your skills to the next level. Today on our exclusive RIDER SKILLS program we have top instructor, Clinton Smout, to walk us through the skill using tips that speed up the learning process and get you on the fast track to improving your riding skills.

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2022-05-05
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How Happenstance Led to Motorcycle Adventures on Vermont?s Back Roads

Four years ago, Chris Corcoran and Darin Gillies showed up for a group ride in northern Vermont - they didn?t know each other, both were newly back in to riding, both had bikes too big for what they discovered was a ride on dirt and logging roads, and neither had the skills for the ride. But, this ride that they weren?t prepared for made for a lot of laughs and forged a friendship that would lead to thousands of miles on all types of backroads in Vermont, learning how to ride off-road while having a lot of fun doing it.

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2022-04-28
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Motorcycle Twists and Wild Tales - Dan Byers

This story has so many twists and wild tales in it that if you didn?t know it was all true, you?d think it a fantastic work of fiction. Dan Byers put everything on the line for his adventure of a lifetime and from the onset his plans have been upended so many times that it will leave you wondering how he remained so resilient. Not only that, but Dan?s story really highlights how motorcyclists look out for each other, how this common thread draws strangers together and creates friends for life.

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2022-04-22
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Should You Stand or Sit on an Adventure Motorcycle?

When you come to a tough section on a road or trail, you may ask yourself should you stand or should you sit?  On this in depth episode, we talk to an expert rider and trainer, Chris Birch, and a rocket scientist and physics expert, Mark Nesbit, to learn about standing, sitting, what?s happening when we do and why traction has everything do to with the direction your wheels are pointed.

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2022-04-15
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Colombia Motorcycle Travel: Low-Budget, Stunning and Mostly Undiscovered

Not too long ago the city of Medellin, Colombia was considered the most dangerous city in the world, and the whole country of Colombia was known as the murder capital of the world. With such a dark reputation, why would anyone consider exploring Colombia by motorcycle? Jeff Cremer and Alan Churchill, the authors of a book all about motorcycle travel in Colombia, are here to tell us all the reasons you should consider putting Colombia on your list of motorcycle trip destinations.

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2022-04-08
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Rider Skills: Mods that your Adventure Motorcycle Needs - Clinton Smout

Manufacturers have to work within the constraints of a budget to keep motorcycles affordable. If you want to make your bike a serious adventure motorcycle, the trick is to understand which components need to be replaced or what needs to be added to your bike. Clinton Smout has years of experience and understanding of motorcycles and he walks us through his list of necessary modifications to make the factory adventure motorcycle a serious adventure motorcycle.

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2022-03-31
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Motorcycle Border Crossing Tips and Inside Information

International borders can be the gateway to adventure, discovery and vacations but they can also be aggravating, arduous and problematic, particularly if you don?t follow the rules or aren?t aware of them. And with things finally beginning to open up again we find ourselves looking to leap over our borders to travel. On this episode, border crossings and what to expect, as well as expert tips from a former customs agent that will give us some insight into how to make sure you cross the border effectively.

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2022-03-24
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How a First Motorcycle Trip Ended Up Being a Trip Around the World

It all began when a novel idea for a two-up motorcycle road trip transformed a couple of backpackers into motorcycle travellers. Sandra Steliga and Fiona Cheng were new to motorcycle travel, but after they set out for a trip in the United States to South America they were hooked and their plans quickly evolved in to riding their motorbike around the world.

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2022-03-18
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Dr Chris Leatt Explains the Neck Brace for Motorcyclists

Just over 20 years ago, neurosurgeon and motorcyclist Dr Chris Leatt witnessed his friend and fellow rider die from a motorcycle related neck injury. Dr Leatt decided to find a solution to reduce neck injuries and three years later he sold his first neck brace and then formed his company LEATT which would go on to make body protection gear for motorcyclists and then a full range of rider gear and more. Dr Leatt explains how a neck brace works to protect you and we discover in what applications the neck brace works best. And we also talk to Thierry Viardot, who?s in charge of safety and technical at the Dakar, about airbag vest requirements, how they ensure the airbag vests work well for rider safety and why optional neck braces can no longer be worn.

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2022-03-11
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It's all About How it Feels - Mike Coan

Mike Coan is a motorcycle traveller and one of the founders of Warm & Safe Heated Gear in Milwaukie, Oregon. He and his wife, Susan, have been designing and manufacturing heated clothing for almost three decades. We invited Mike on the show to talk about his evolutionary story of how they got in to making heated gear for riders, and being the passionate rider that he is the conversation takes a lot of twists and turns as we wind around topics like motorcycle travel, the way things have changed and a lot of what it feels like to ride and why he rides.

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2022-03-04
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Rider Skills: In Three Easy Steps - Log Crossing with Chris Birch

Getting your adventure motorcycle over a log can be a daunting experience, but learning how to do it can open up a whole new world for you. On this episode of Rider Skills we have instructor Chris Birch, world famous for what he does with an adventure bike, teach us how to get our heavy motorcycles over a log in three easy steps and look like a pro while we?re doing it.

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2022-02-25
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How a Free Motorcycle Changed Me Forever - Dustin Nere

Dustin Nere wasn?t interested in travel, he?d barely stepped foot out of the United States. Instead he did what he thought he was supposed to do, buy a house, get married. But, things started to change for Dustin when friends gave him a 2003 DR650 and he started going on short rides with them on weekends. Then came the overnight trips and riding the Backcountry Discovery Routes. After a divorce he had more time to ride, took a longer trip and then found himself hooked. He left his dream job, sold his house and truck and then headed to Alaska and just kept going. 

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2022-02-18
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Gibb River Road Adventure - Kimberly, Western Australia

In the North West of Australia, lays the Kimberly Wilderness area and that?s where the famous Gibb River Road is found. The Gibb River Road is part of the Savannah Way road trip which crosses north Australia and is well known as a four wheel drive route, rugged and scenic, remote and sparsely serviced, and for this group of riders it?s also excellent adventure motorcycle country. Mike Beaton, Nevin Wittber and Ben Wittber share a common interest of motorcycles and adventure riding. Over the years they?ve refined their ride into a sort of well oiled machine, everything from route planning on a phone app, to repair gear and parts, and the correct amount of fuel and water required. Each team member has responsibilities, and they are all on the same travel page, meaning they know how to ride together, in fact they even have rules for when to fuel and when to stop, and before you think this is going too far, you have to realize that this works for them.

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2022-02-11
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Changing Up the Ride With an Extra Wheel

We recently did an episode about sidecars and how they changed the ride, but there are other ways of adding a third wheel that not only changes the ride but adds extra benefits that may just suit your style. Curious? So were we, so we talked with Friso Stolk who founded Trail Tail, a company that manufactures a single wheel on and off-road trailer, as well as Martin Éthier from Can-Am about something we?re seeing on the roads more often, the three wheeled Spyder. 

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2022-02-04
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The Moment Collectors - Sam Manicom

It seems lately we are inundated with pessimism and yet there are still countless inspirational stories being told around the world. Many of these stories come from travellers whose experiences on the road have made a huge difference in their lives. And sometimes there comes that one single defining moment, like a lightening bolt, when they realize why they?re doing what they?re doing. It?s often called an ?aha moment?, that moment when they suddenly recognize the value that something or someone has put in to their life. These moments are usually emotional and impactful, and will always be remembered. Sam Manicom, adventurer and author of four popular motorcycle travel books, has put together a collage of twenty authors who each share one of the most significant moments in their travels and he calls it The Moment Collectors.

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2022-01-28
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Rider Skills: 5 Minute Slow Speed Exercises - Clinton Smout

There is no doubt that practice improves our riding skills, but sometimes life gets in the way and then throw in weekend rides, how do you find time to set up practice sessions? On this episode of our exclusive RIDER SKILLS program we?re going to set you up with a number of slow speed practice exercises that you can do just about any time you have a few minutes. Perhaps when you?re waiting to meet up with someone or maybe you can scoot outside for a few minutes before dinner, the point is these are so easy to set up that you can do them almost anywhere and practising these skills will definitely make you a better rider.

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2022-01-21
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Trouble at the Bolivian Border - Michnus and Elsebie Olivier

Michnus and Elsebie Olivier have remained on the road during the entire two year pandemic, and so far they have managed to navigate rather successfully the world of COVID travel. They have done it by being extremely diligent, aware and proactive in their travel plans. They always keep up to date on what is happening and figuring out ways to adapt to changes in the countries they have been in. Recently, they found themselves in danger of losing their motorcycles at the Bolivia border. This story not only illustrates the unpredictability of traveling during unprecedented times but it also speaks to a type of perseverance - a traveler perseverance - a type of resolve that some travelers learn through their experience on the road, when they run into seemingly unsurmountable roadblocks and manage to find ways to get through.

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2022-01-14
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Sidecars in Motion - What's the Attraction?

Riding a sidecar outfit is completely different from riding on two wheels, you could say like riding a horse of a different color. And some riders either love riding with a sidecar or simply find that it just suits their needs. Perhaps age, disability, visibility, pets, storage or stability are some of the reasons that come in to play when choosing to ride with a sidecar. And although many of us may never choose to give up two wheels, aren?t you just a little bit curious as to what it would be like to ride a sidecar outfit? How would you know until you try it? To find out more we talked with renowned motorcycle safety instructor David Hough, Jay from DMC Sidecars and Lee Coltharp who is the South Central Regional Director of the United Sidecar Association.

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2022-01-07
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Learning Through Life and Motorcycle Experiences

In this past year, we?ve interviewed many riders who have all contributed greatly to the show by sharing their experiences and the things they?ve learned while travelling, including Ted Simon, Lisa and Simon Thomas and many others. To wrap up 2021 we?ve decided to share some snippets of their knowledge to reflect and inspire, and also in the hopes that maybe we can learn a little something from someone else?s experience.

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2021-12-29
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Rider Skills: How To Ride Rocks - Shawn Thomas

Riding a motorcycle over rocks present all kinds of challenges for the rider and as they get bigger, so does the challenge. On this episode we have instructor Shawn Thomas and he?ll be breaking down rocks - riding rocks into manageable pieces for the average rider and hopefully changing them from what you see as obstacles to overcome in to some seriously fun riding.

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2021-12-24
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Coast to Coast - Trans America Trail on Electric Zero Motorcycle

After three years of dreaming and planning, Kevin and Amy Edwards rode the incredible Trans America Trail coast to coast, Kevin on his Zero DSR motorcycle and with his wife Amy on her WR250R. While electric motorcycle travel has become a lot easier, being able to go from charger to charger on most routes, remote riding presents more challenges, and charging on route was one of the trials that they faced.

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2021-12-17
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Riding the Right Track - Steve Molinelli

Steve Molinelli had what the outside world saw as a successful life, one that was heavily centred around motorcycling. But, when his local track was shut down his world fell into a downward spiral when the focus he had on motorcycles with replaced with something destructive - addiction. On the path to healing he once again found motorcycles and his passion for bikes helped him to get his life back together. He?s learned just how powerful it is for him to focus on the motorcycle as a way of riding on the right track.

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2021-12-09
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The Average Motorcyclist - Tim Randall

We?ve had some incredible travellers on this podcast and have been regaled with tales of adventure to far off and exotic places, trips around the world and years spent exploring on motorcycles. And while we are inspired by those stories and dream of going to these places when we close our eyes at night, it simply isn?t the reality for many riders who have families, jobs or bills to pay. So, that means that for the average motorcyclist, adventure usually happens closer to home. On this episode, tips on shorter trips from an experienced rider.

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2021-12-02
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Rider Skills: How a Motorcycle Clutch Works and How Much Abuse it Can Take

When maneuvering at low speeds, slipping the clutch on your motorcycle is an essential skill with a manual clutch. Most riders learn that if you slip the clutch too much you can wear it out quickly, so why do riding instructors tell you that you need to slip the clutch? On this episode of Rider Skills we talk with Clinton Smout about clutches, how they work, warning signs that you?re abusing your clutch and more.

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2021-11-26
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What You Should be Wearing Under Moto Gear May Surprise You

The motorcycle industry offers many choices of underlayers for motorcycle gear. Different models, materials, and thickness. And it would make sense that the more layers you have, the more protection, especially if those layers were abrasion resistant. And when the manufacturer designed the gear to protect you - what did they imagine you were gong to wear underneath? What is the bare minimum you should wear under your jacket and pants?

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2021-11-19
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This is Totally Absurd - Keith Futcher

It all started when Keith Futcher saw a glossy photo in a glossy magazine that ignited a desire to ride a motorcycle to the Sahara to see a sunrise. Except Keith didn?t own a motorcycle, neither did his brother or his friend, both of whom were planning to go with him. Furthermore, they had no riding experience, and certainly none off-road, in fact none of them even possessed a licence to ride a motorcycle. In addition to all that, Keith would be 70 and still they made a plan to ride into the African desert - it was the real deal.

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2021-11-12
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Saying Their Good-Byes to Kenya and on to New Adventures - Tim and Marisa Notier

A few years ago, Tim and Marisa set out to explore the world, they travelled through North and South America, then headed to Africa. When the pandemic hit and many travellers headed home, Tim and Marisa decided to stick it out, so they found a good place to stay and became locals in Kenya. But, as things dragged on and remained locked down, their visas expired and their route was cut off, so they returned to the United States. And that?s where we caught up with Tim and Marisa, preparing for the next leg of their adventure.

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2021-11-05
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Skulls and Close Calls

Michnus and Elsie Olivier from PikiPiki Overland are in the thick of things in Oaxaca, Mexico awaiting the celebrations of Day of the Dead. They share their experiences and knowledge of this fantastic celebration for those who have passed away. We also look back on stories of adventure riders who found themselves in risky circumstances but lived to tell the tale.

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2021-10-29
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Rider Skills: Riding 2-Up Off-Road with Bill Dragoo

Even if you don?t ride 2-up chances are if you ride with others, or are inclined to help someone in need, you may end up having to put someone on the back off your bike at some point. Maybe while riding off-road with friends, someone?s bike breaks down and they need a ride out to get help. If you have the skills, you suddenly become a rescuer, if you don?t have those skills, well - it?s a different scenario all together.

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2021-10-21
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