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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Thursday Sep 24, 2015
Thursday Sep 24, 2015
In Pakistan, women’s mobility in public is a major social issue. There are socially sanctioned rules which indicate how a woman may sit as a passenger on a motorcycle. But, Zenith Irfan, a 20 year old female student in Pakistan, has become a heroin to women who want to have the independence and choice to ride a motorcycle. Zenith says that there is a social taboo for women motorcycle riders in Pakistan, but one of her goals is to stop the gender stereotyping and encourage Pakistani women to follow their dreams.
Inspired by her father’s unrealized dream to travel the world by motorcycle, and encouraged by her liberal mother, Zenith travelled the treacherous terrain of the Pak-occupied Kashmir belt in northern Pakistan on a solo motorcycle adventure for one week.
She is an icon for women riders around the world, crossing barriers and making the choice to… just ride no matter what.
Twitter: @ZeniXeni
Facebook: zenithirfan.zi
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BestRest Products
Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear.
When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty.
BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag.
The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.
www.CyclePump.com
More at http://www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Sep 17, 2015
Thursday Sep 17, 2015
Jacqui Kennedy - Australian Postie Adventures With a true love for adventure and fun, Jacqui has been riding since she was 18 years old, and has toured around Europe twice on a scooter! In the last two years Jacqui Kennedy has been riding her Postie bike, which she calls Mo, around Australia and has covered over 47,000 km. She’s been visiting Big Things and finding funky letterboxes all over Australia. She documents and posts photos of her great findings on her website for all of us to enjoy. Jacqui has, as she says herself, a sense for the ridiculous. She also says she hasn’t experienced all Australia has to offer yet, and plans to keep on travelling with her good friend, Linda Bootherstone for year number three on the road. Website: www.postienotes.com.au The Gear Dude: Spencer Hill Spencer Hill tells us about the new Shoei Hornet X2 helmet. Website: www.thegeardude.com Brought to you by: MAX BMW Motorcycles Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS. www.maxbmw.com BestRest Products Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear. When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty. BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag. The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world. www.CyclePump.com The Good Adventure Company The Good Adventure Company was founded by J.J. Lewis in 2015 and is a major supporter for Lost for a Reason, who’s projects benefit children and families on the Navajo Nation, as well as other life-changing projects throughout the US and the world. All products sold have been tested and used by The Good Adventure Company and when you make a purchase with them the funds go directly to support the projects and help to make the world a better place. Offering a no-nonsense satisfaction guarantee, a 10% yearly dividend and free shipping in the USA on most products www.good-adv.com
Thursday Sep 10, 2015
Thursday Sep 10, 2015
Sherri Jo was born in the United States and had always longed to travel the world. At a young age, she was bit by the travel bug and longed for adventure. After riding a motorcycle for many years in the United States, she decided to go on a solo motorcycle trip around the world. Starting out in Australia, she stayed on the road for more than three years. Great tips on solo travel and more. For links, photos and more go to https://adventureriderradio.com. Rate, review and subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.
Thursday Sep 03, 2015
Thursday Sep 03, 2015
Jolandie Rust
After circumnavigating Africa, Jo Rust doesn’t know the meaning of taking a break. She’s now training to try to be the first female on the South Africa team at the BMW GS Trophy in 2016. She’s an off-road instructor and been appointed a BMW Ambassador. Oh, and did we mention she also runs the BMW GS Trophy Fans page and BMW GS Girls? They say if you want something done, give it to a busy person… well Jo is certainly a busy person and she gets things done!
Spokes vs Cast with T.G. “Woody” Witte
When we decided to do a tech piece on spoke vs cast wheels, we asked around a bit, and the name that kept coming up was Woody from Woody’s Wheel Works in Denver, Colorado. They’ve been around since 1973 and that certainly says something about their expertise and qualifications. Woody is known for the incredibly strong spoke wheels he builds for Dakar racers, show cruisers and solar powered vehicles. On this show we talk about the difference between spoke and cast wheels and their applications, we learn how to check spoked wheels to ensure safe and proper operations and to know when they need service. And when you might want to use a spoked wheel over a cast wheel.
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MAX BMW Motorcycles
Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.
www.maxbmw.com
BestRest Products
Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear.
When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty.
BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag.
The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.
www.CyclePump.com
The Good Adventure Company
The Good Adventure Company was founded by J.J. Lewis in 2015 and is a major supporter for Lost for a Reason, who’s projects benefit children and families on the Navajo Nation, as well as other life-changing projects throughout the US and the world. All products sold have been tested and used by The Good Adventure Company and when you make a purchase with them the funds go directly to support the projects and help to make the world a better place.
Offering a no-nonsense satisfaction guarantee, a 10% yearly dividend and free shipping in the USA on most products
www.good-adv.com
more at http://www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Against all OddsBernard Smith was told it was too dangerous to take a blind woman around the world. But, with Bernard as her pilot, Cathy Birchall was the first blind woman to circle the world by motorcycle. They rode their old BMW motorcycle, covering 25,000 miles, experiencing many breakdowns and along the way discovering the kindness and generosity of strangers. This is truly an inspirational story of love, humanity and survival against the odds. Book: Touching the World: A Blind Woman, Two Wheels and 25,000 MilesWebsite: www.worldtour.org.ukhttps://vimeo.com/bernardandcathyhttps://www.youtube.com/user/603643/videosBrought to you by:MAX BMW MotorcyclesShop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.www.maxbmw.comBestRest ProductsHome of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear. When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty. BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag. The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.www.CyclePump.comThe Good Adventure CompanyThe Good Adventure Company was founded by J.J. Lewis in 2015 and is a major supporter for Lost for a Reason, who’s projects benefit children and families on the Navajo Nation, as well as other life-changing projects throughout the US and the world. All products sold have been tested and used by The Good Adventure Company and when you make a purchase with them the funds go directly to support the projects and help to make the world a better place.Offering a no-nonsense satisfaction guarantee, a 10% yearly dividend and free shipping in the USA on most productswww.good-adv.com
More at http://www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Aug 20, 2015
Thursday Aug 20, 2015
Dream Racer
Christophe Barriere-Varju
The Dakar Rally is the world’s toughest off-road endurance race, an annual event where racers push themselves to the limit to compete in what has been said to be the most dangerous race, with great challenges in extreme conditions. And Christophe Barriere-Varju has been one of those die-hard competitors, having been in the Dakar Rally four times, both in Africa and in South America. Christophe speaks with Jim Martin about being in this incredible international race, and tells us about the award winning film “Dreamracer”, the true story about Christophe and his motorbike in the Dakar Rally.
Buy or rent the movie “Dreamracer”: Go to www.dreamracer.tv and enter the promo code ARR to get a 10% discount.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/christophe.barrierevarjudreamracer
www.facebook.com/dreamracer.tv
Grant & Susan Johnson - Horizons Unlimited
This week’s “Motomoguls”, Grant and Susan have had a tremendous influence on adventure motorcycling, with Horizons Unlimited being a fantastic resource for anyone planning a long distance trip. Jim spoke with them about how they got started on this information, dare we say, HUBB.
Website: www.horizonsunlimited.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventuretravel?fref=ts
Brian Rix & Shirley Hardy-Rix
Another update from Brian and Shirley: having crossed the border in to Kazakhstan and headed back for Russia, they’ve battled high temperatures and bad roads, military presence and check points.
Website: www.aussiesoverland.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aussiesoverland
Brought to you by:
MAX BMW Motorcycles
Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.
www.maxbmw.com
BestRest Products
Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear.
When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty.
BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag.
The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.
www.CyclePump.com
The Good Adventure Company
The Good Adventure Company was founded by J.J. Lewis in 2015 and is a major supporter for Lost for a Reason, who’s projects benefit children and families on the Navajo Nation, as well as other life-changing projects throughout the US and the world. All products sold have been tested and used by The Good Adventure Company and when you make a purchase with them the funds go directly to support the projects and help to make the world a better place.
Offering a no-nonsense satisfaction guarantee, a 10% yearly dividend and free shipping in the USA on most products
www.good-adv.com
See more at http://www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Aug 13, 2015
Thursday Aug 13, 2015
Hailing from Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, England, in 1999 Ian Coates left on a four month trip on his 1991 Honda Africa Twin motorcycle. 240,000 miles and 14 years later, 70 year old Ian finally returned home. For photos, links and more go to https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to Adventure Rider Radio motorcycle podcast on your favourite podcast app or on iTunes.
Thursday Aug 06, 2015
Thursday Aug 06, 2015
Ramona SchwartzBorn in East Germany, travel writer and photographer Ramona Schwartz grew up under Communist dictatorship and only knew freedom when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. She railed against a conventional life style, living the typical rat race many of us do. And when presented with the opportunity to travel around the world on a motorcycle, she jumped at the chance. First she learned to ride a motorcycle and then she set off with her boyfriend on a KTM and didn’t look back. She travelled for 6 years around the world, and to this day is still adventuring with her husband, Herbert with two kids in tow in the side car.Facebook: www.facebook.com/ramona.touratechSee some of Ramona’s adventures:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=807YCeBpLLYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7b1J52aiWAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVainVblLgEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esb1NFZRIZQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooa8jT7Abughttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRUTziXSOIgShirley Hardy-Rix & Brian RixGet some great travel tips from Shirley & Brian, on their mid trip report from Moscow, Russia, as they travel throughout Europe, having started in Greece to Nordkapp, then Russian and now the Stans. Check out their books on their other adventures on their website. Website: www.aussiesoverland.com.auFacebook: www.facebook.com/aussiesoverlandBrought to you by:MAX BMW MotorcyclesShop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.www.maxbmw.comBestRest ProductsHome of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear. When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty. BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag. The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.www.CyclePump.comMotomachinesMoto Machines offers luggage systems, protection, windshields, custom ABS plastic parts, and more – for over 700 different models, dating back to the 1970’s. Moto Machines carries the widest selection of luggage available on the market, and all accessories are bolt-on-ready, for a custom fit.www.motomachines.com The Good Adventure CompanyThe Good Adventure Company was founded by J.J. Lewis in 2015 and is a major supporter for Lost for a Reason, who’s projects benefit children and families on the Navajo Nation, as well as other life-changing projects throughout the US and the world. All products sold have been tested and used by The Good Adventure Company and when you make a purchase with them the funds go directly to support the projects and help to make the world a better place.Offering a no-nonsense satisfaction guarantee, a 10% yearly dividend and free shipping in the USA on most productswww.good-adv.com
More at http://www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Across the Finish Line
Ryan Pyle - Adventurer, TV Presenter
Ryan Pyle has finished his circumnavigation of Brazil for his upcoming series TOUGH RIDES Brazil.
Jonathan Gibson
“The planned route from Sydney to London. January 2014 until whenever”. And at last his journey has come to an end, and we know that ’whenever’ is July 19, 2015. Jonathan travelled solo for a year and a half on his 1969 Royal Enfield Bullet starting out in Sydney and ending at the Ace Cafe in London.
Last December, we aired an interview with Jonathan in Mumbai, India, when he shared his adventures with us till that point. Now, Jonathan tells us the rest of his story from London, UK as he gets ready to pack it all up and ship his bike and himself back to Australia, home to share his tales with family and friends at last. Congratulations, Jonathan at reaching your goal and completing your journey!
Website: www.theanswerisalwaysyes.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanswerisalwaysyes
Instagram: https://instagram.com/j_gibson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TAIAY_JG
Valerie Thompson
Often referred to it as “America’s Queen of Speed”, Valerie Thompson races a BMW S 1000 RR, one of America’s fastest land speed motorcycles. She’s a 7 time land speed record holder, with her best land speed being 217.7 mph on a one mile course. Valerie talks to host, Jim Martin, about what it’s like to go that faaaaassssst….
See Valerie in the movie Why We Ride: http://whyweride.com
Website: www.valeriethompsonracing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieFanPage
Twitter: https://twitter.com/valeriethompson
Brought to you by:
MAX BMW Motorcycles
Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.
www.maxbmw.com
BestRest Products
Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear.
When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty.
BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag.
The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.
www.CyclePump.com
Motomachines
Moto Machines offers luggage systems, protection, windshields, custom ABS plastic parts, and more – for over 700 different models, dating back to the 1970’s. Moto Machines carries the widest selection of luggage available on the market, and all accessories are bolt-on-ready, for a custom fit.
www.motomachines.com
The Good Adventure Company
The Good Adventure Company was founded by J.J. Lewis in 2015 and is a major supporter for Lost for a Reason, who’s projects benefit children and families on the Navajo Nation, as well as other life-changing projects throughout the US and the world. All products sold have been tested and used by The Good Adventure Company and when you make a purchase with them the funds go directly to support the projects and help to make the world a better place.
Offering a no-nonsense satisfaction guarantee, a 10% yearly dividend and free shipping in the USA on most products
www.good-adv.com
More at www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Jul 23, 2015
Thursday Jul 23, 2015
David Peterson is a motorcyclist, inventor and entrepreneur that has contributed plenty to our motorcycle community. On this episode we feature David in our MotoMogul segment.
Lawrence Hacking is a motorcycle racer and has been since 1971, he is an author and journalist and is the organizer of his own successful rally called Lawrence Hacking’s Adventure Rally held each year in Ontario, Canada.
Spencer Hill reviews a tent he feels is a good fit for adventure motorcyclists.
Related Links:
David Peterson:
www.CyclePump.com
Spencer Hill
www.thegeardude.com
Lawrence Hacking's Overland Adventure:
http://www.overlandadventurerally.com
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MAX BMW Motorcycles
Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.
http://www.maxbmw.com
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BestRest Products
Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear.
When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty.
BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag.
The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world.
www.CyclePump.com
Motomachines
Moto Machines offers luggage systems, protection, windshields, custom ABS plastic parts, and more – for over 700 different models, dating back to the 1970’s. Moto Machines carries the widest selection of luggage available on the market, and all accessories are bolt-on-ready, for a custom fit.
www.motomachines.com
See more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
The Borden Family Motorcycle Adventurers Travelling with your kids by motorcycle through foreign countries could be one of the best bonding agents imagined and the Adventure Trio, Jack, Terry and Sandy Borden, are doing just that. Life is not always easy for them on the road, in fact they clearly say that it's not all roses, but in the end, the scale is heavily weighted to the positive side for life experience, family bonding and pure adventure. The Borden family talk about what caused them to hit the road by motorcycle and what it was like preparing for, and ultimately living on the road. Alex Chacon Motorcycle Videographer Alex Chacon is well known for his amazing videos, especially the selfie video that may have sparked the selfie video craze. On this episode, Alex talks more about video and getting your creation seen by millions. Alex, the Epic Selfie Guy, has more tips for making great videos that everyone will love. Related Links: The Adventure Trio Website http://www.adventuretrio.com The Ted Simon Foundation http://www.jupiterstravellers.org Brought to you by: MAX BMW Motorcycles Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS. http://www.maxbmw.com Motortourer We are the online community solely dedicated to bikers. Sign-up for FREE and enjoy connecting with riders around the world. http://motortourer.com BestRest Products Home of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear. When you’re on the road you’ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation. The CyclePump runs off your bike’s electrical system and it’ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. It’s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty. BestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag. The crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you’ll need when you’re exploring the world. www.CyclePump.com Audible Get a free audio book of your choice and a free 30 day trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/arr Music on this Episode: Music: Song "No Home" appearing on "Cullah The Wild" by Cullah Available at: http://www.cullah.com Under CC BY SA license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Music: Song "Riverse" appearing on "Cullah The Wild" by Cullah Available at: http://www.cullah.com Under CC BY SA license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Linda Bootherstone-Bick has travelled the world by motorcycle for over fifty years and continues to ride. For her upcoming seventieth birthday she is planning to ride South America and be with friends playing her music. On this episode Linda talks about what a lifetime of motorbike travel feels like to her. Linda has never lived a "normal" life as such so she may be the most seasoned moto-traveller you'll ever hear. Audible Get a free audio book of your choice and a free 30 day trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/arr See more at www.adventureriderradio.com
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Tired of the cubicle job at BBC, in 2003 at 29 years old Lois quit her job and set out on a solo adventure riding her 225 Yamaha Serow from Alaska to Ushuaia. You can read about her motorcycle adventures travelling to the southern most town in the world, at the tip of Argentina in her book, Lois on the Loose. She had barely returned back home in the UK before she was planning her next adventure to Africa where she took in the Sahara, the Congo and Angola. Four months and ten thousand miles later, she documented this adventure in her book Red Tape & White Knuckles. She is now working on her third book about her travels in Iran in 2013/2014. Lois is also a freelance journalist, broadcaster and speaker, giving presentations about her adventures to many different types of organizations. She's the co-founder of the Adventure Travel Film Festival with husband, Austin Vince, with whom she crossed the USA in a vintage Russian Sidecar outfit. Website: www.loisontheloose.com Associations: www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com Books: Lois on the Loose, Red Tape & White Knuckles Episode Sponsors: Support the show sponsors hat help bring ADVENTURE RIDER RADIO to you. Max BMWBestrest See more at www.adventureriderradio.com
Friday Jun 26, 2015
Friday Jun 26, 2015
Adventure Rider Radio turns one year old. Going from the launch where we had zero followers in June 2014 to around 30,000 downloads each month and rising. ADV greats like Ted Simon, Sam Manicom, Grant Johnson, Rene Cormier and more.
Looking back at some of what has gone on at ARR.
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Music: Song "Neurosis Of The Liver" appearing on "Cullah The Wild" by Cullah Available at: http://www.cullah.com Under CC BY SA license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
Freedom on Both Ends of the Leash Ara Gureghian & Spirit Ara & his rescue dog, Spirit, have been camping and living full time on the road for the last 10 years in North America, following the good weather and the sights Mother Nature provides. He began his trip as therapy for both himself and Spirit, after the loss of his son, Lance. Riding “Old Faithful”, their 1996 GS R1100 with a sidecar, Ara says they are just starting their adventures, and they have plans to keep on riding and living on the road. Listen to this great interview, where this man is open and honest about life and his feelings. A thought provoking talk with Ara that will leave you thinking about your next adventure and how you will go about doing it. Books: Freedom on Both Ends of the Leash http://www.amazon.com/Ara-Gureghian/e/B00KOAGY4W Hue of my Vision (Photo Book) http://www.blurb.com/b/6185381-hues-of-my-vision Website: www.theoasisofmysoul.com See more at https://AdventureRiderRadio.com
Thursday Jun 11, 2015
Thursday Jun 11, 2015
Robert Wicks Motorcycle Author Robert Wicks Robert was born in South Africa and started riding motorcycles at the age of 16. He has always had a passion for adventure and has climbed Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. He is an experienced paragliding pilot and has visited more than 50 countries, many of them on two wheels. Following military service and university he worked for South Africa's leading publishing company and was then appointed as the head of marketing communications for the Superbike World Championship in Rome and London. His career in Motorsport has continued with Suzuki in MotoGP and latterly with the Powerboat P1 World Championship where he is currently the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global expansion and development of the world's largest one-design powerboat race series. He is the author of four successful adventure motorcycling books and also has a passion for aviation matters. In 2014 his Heathrow Manual was published and was a top seller in Amazon's aviation category for several months. Robert is a regular speaker at adventure motorcycling events and contributor to adventure motorcycling publications. Crash Bars For Motorcycles Crash Bars How good are your crash bars? Your mounting points may be the deciding factor when buying crash bars but there is so much more to know. What should you be asking when buying a set of crash bars?What should a weld look like? Should a tube be round or flat? On this episode, we talk to Jeremy LeBreton and Erik Seymour of Altrider in Seattle, WA and get the goods on crash bars. www.altrider.com Jeremy Kroeker's New Book - Motorcycle Messengers Coming soon - pre-order now Motorcycle Messengers by Jeremy Kroeker Jeremy Kroeker, author of two books, Through Dust and Darkness & Motorcycle Therapy, is publishing his third great read. Here’s your chance to preorder Jeremy Kroeker’s new book Motorcycle Messengers, the official release date is Spring 2016. It’s a collection of stories from over a dozen well known motorcycle riding writers, including Lois Pryce, Sam Manicom, Carla King and more. You can get this book before the release date by ordering it on Indiegogo. Order your copy now: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/motorcycle-messengers-travel-anthology#/story Website: www.motorcycletherapy.com Special deal just for Adventure Rider Radio listeners. - Free shipping on orders above $149 USD (only valid for USA only) / Free shipping options available in Canada from our distributors. Canadian orders will be directed to one of three Canadian locations. - Free AltRider Neck warmer or decal kit (while supplies last) - First 20 who use the code receive a free AltRider T-shirt Use code "ARR2015" in check out notes. Valid until August 31st 2015. This episode brought to you by MAX BMW Motorcycles Motortourer AltRider Audible - Get a free audio book of your choice and a free 30 day trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/arr AltRider Promo code: ARR2015
Thursday Jun 04, 2015
Thursday Jun 04, 2015
Elisa Wirkala has done a fair bit of motorcycle adventure travel. On this episode Elisa talks about frugal travel on small displacement bikes in South America.
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Melanie Cowpland is taking her autistic daughter to Africa on a motorcycle. What lies ahead could be sensational but will be trying.
http://toafricawithautism.com
Thursday May 28, 2015
Thursday May 28, 2015
Destination: Peru
Peru may be the ultimate adventure motorcycling destination. Alberto Lara and Naomi Tweddle share their travel experience about Peru.
Find out more about Naomi and Alberto at their website. http://www.motolara.com
Information from Alberto and Naomi about Peru
• Huaraz - Huascarán National Park: ◦ Llanganuco Lakes ◦ Paron Lake ◦ Wilcacocha Lake ◦ Punta Olimpica Pass ◦ Portachuelo Pass ◦ Pastoruri Glacier ◦ Chavin de Huantar Archeological Site • Kuelap ruins near Chachapoyas (Amazonas Region) • Gocta Falls near Chachapoyas (Amazonas Region) • Islas Ballestas in Paracas on the coast "Peruvian Galapagos" • El Señor de Sipan Archeological Site in Chiclayo (Lamballeque Region on the coast) • Chan-Chan Archeological Site in Trujillo (La Libertad Region on the coast) • And your typical touristy spots: ◦ City of Cusco & Sacred Valley ◦ Lineas de Nasca ◦ City of Puno & Lago Titicaca ◦ City of Arequipa ◦ City of Cajamarca ◦ City of Ayacucho ◦ Machu Picchu ◦ The Amazon jungle: Iquitos, Tarapoto, Puerto Maldonado, Pucalpa, Manu National Park, Pacaya-Samiria National ParkRoutes we mentioned: • Angasmarca to Mollepata to Pallasca (dirt) - La Libertad Region • Chugay to Aricapampa to Pataz (dirt) - La Libertad Region • Dead-end road to Calemar from El Pallar (dirt) - La Libertad Region • Road from Pomabamba to Yanama (dirt) - Ancash Region • Cañon del Pato (dirt) - Ancash Region • Cascas to Contumazá (dirt) - La Libertad Region • Nazca to Cusco (paved) - Nazca/Cusco Regions • Celedín to Chachapoyas (paved) - Cajamarca Region • Panamerican Highway south of Nazca (paved) - Nazca/Arequipa Regions
Official websites to find out more about traveling and what to do in Peru: • Visit Peru http://visitperu.com/nuevo-visitperu/english/index.php • Peru Travel http://www.peru.travel/?internacional
Motorcycle rentals and tours in Peru: (most of them based in the South of Peru: Cusco) • Peru Moto http://www.perumoto.com/en/ • Cusco Moto Tour http://www.cuscomototourperu.com/ • Peru Moto Tours http://perumototours.com/ • Motorcycle Tours Peru http://www.motorcycletoursperu.com/peru-tours-en/rentals_motorcycle_cusco_peru.php • Peru Motors http://www.perumotors.com/English/RentalsPM.html • Peru Motorcycle Tours http://www.perumotorcycletours.com/
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Thursday May 21, 2015
Thursday May 21, 2015
Meet Jacqui Furneaux, a dedicated housewife and nurse, who found that life had changed as she approached her 50th birthday. Jacqui, who has a love for travel decided to embark on an a year’s journey, backpacking in Thailand and South-East Asia then to Pakistan and India. There she met a Dutchman who inspired another change for her. She bought herself a Royal Enfield to celebrate her birthday, and although none of it was planned, she decided life was too short and she took a chance.
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Nate Hudson, an experienced rider since the age of 16, is about to take a 17,000 mile trip to promote Allstate’s “Ride for Awareness”. On this road trip he will cross all 50 states to raise awareness about the role that motorists play to help protect motorcyclists. Nate has some surprising statistics that prove how important this campaign is.
Website: allstate.com/ride
Facebook: Allstate Motorcycle
Instragram: @BA_Moto
Mobile App: Allstate GoodRide App
Thursday May 14, 2015
Thursday May 14, 2015
Samuele Marcora, is an avid motorcyclist and the Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Kent, UK
Sam Marcora has been an adventure rider since he was fourteen years old. He is now grown up and the Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Kent, UK.
Sam travelled 13,000 miles, just shy of 21,000 Kilometres from London England to Beijing China with 14 other riders ona GlobeBusters Expedition to study the eefects of fatigue on the body of motorcyclists doing long distance travel.
On this episode:
Is coffee effective at combating fatigue? How long before you need to stop for a break?Does riding make us fat? and much more...
Related Links:
Sam Marcora http://adventure-motorcycling.blogspot.ca/
Music in this episode:
By: CullahTitle Track: Neurosis Of The LiverAlbum: Cullah The WildURL: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/Cullah_The_Wild/04_-_Neurosis_Of_The_Liver
Thursday May 07, 2015
Thursday May 07, 2015
ADV Motorcycle Suspension II Part two of our motorcycle suspension series. Max McAllister from Traxxion Dynamics and Ian Glynn from Touratech USA have loads of tips and explainations for both front and rear motorcycle suspensions. What to look for in a new suspension. What question to ask before you buy. Do bugs affect your motorcycle? How to tell if you need a new shock. How to tell if your motorcycle needs suspension service. Sam Manicom with a GEM that we call Riding Ancient Roads. Related Links: Free Audible book at www.audibletrial.com/arr and 30 day pass. Sam Manicom www.sam-manicom.com Ian Glynn Touratech-USA http://www.touratech-usa.com/ Max McAllister Traxxion Dynamics http://www.traxxion.com/ See more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com GEM - Sam Manicom THE FOSSE WAY – UK When Jim asked me to think about a favourite route, my first thoughts were of rides in Africa, Australia and Asia, but then the Fosse Way in England leapt into my mind. It did so for quite a few reasons. It has an amazing history Beats the hell out of riding the motorway It’s great fun to ride And I think it’s a route that any visitor to the UK should add to their ‘To Ride’ list. The full 370 mile route was originally laid down by the Romans and it ran from Exeter, way down in the South West, right across England in an almost diagonal line to the city of Lincoln in the North East. Most people know that the Romans were famous for building amazingly straight roads. Sometimes doing so across geography that simply wasn’t straight line friendly and this route certainly isn’t that. Some of the sections are on the original Roman route and some simply run close to it, but all the time you are riding through history and magnificent rolling countryside. The Route? I’m going to take you on a section of the Fosse way which covers roughly a third of the way. Your ride can take you just a few hours but you might want to stretch it into a couple of days; even a week. You’ll be ending your journey in a world famous theatre – if you choose! The ancient Roman city of Bath, or Aquae Sulis , is a great kick off point. The city sits on top of a thermal spring and the Romans developed spa baths. In the Georgian times the healing nature of the waters attracted the rich and so the city developed into a very classy and popular place. Anyway start in Bath, but give yourself a couple of days to explore first. http://visitbath.co.uk/ Ride east on the A4. Then head north onto the A429 near the M4. (The motorway between London and Wales.) You’ll be passing close to the Bury Camp which is a circular Iron Age fort. If you’ve never seen one an Iron Age fort site then it’s worth taking your first detour. The A429 takes you through the old Royal Air Force Airfield at Kemble, towards the city of Cirencester. Cirencester is a really nice small city, which still retains some of the original cobble stone roads. Once, the city was the second largest Roman settlement England. Visit the award winning Corinium Museum as it’ll give you a really good taste of the area you are now riding through. Staying still on the A429, carry on in the north easterly direction towards Fosse Bridge. Just before you get to Fosse Bridge, hang a left and head over to the Chedworth Roman villa site. It’s a fascinating place to wander around. But on with the ride. If you’ve been on the road early then Stow on the Wold makes a great place to stop for lunch. If you are taking your time, it’s also perfect place to stop overnight. You have a stack of ancient and beautiful Cotswold stone hotels and plenty of Bed and Breakfast’s to choose from, and there are camping sites nearby. At one time the Stow on the Wold crossroads made it a natural place to trade goods coming from all over the region – even as far away as Wales. There’s a market there every Thursday but nothing like as big as those of early days. There are two horse fairs - one in May and the other in October. The May fair is the biggest and one of the biggest Gypsy gatherings of its kind in the UK. Next, simply stay on the A429 through Moreton in Marsh until just north of the village of Halford. After Halford you ride onto a minor road, the B4455. This next 45 miles of amazingly straight road takes you just over an hour and a half to ride and includes small but very picturesque villages such as Brinklow. End up at a busy crossroad with the A5. You can carry on towards Leicester on the Fosse Way, but my advice is here is to turn around and do this last section again! From Bath to this turnaround point on the A5, is just 110 miles! If you haven’t stopped anywhere then you’ll have done it in around 3 hours, but I’d lay odds on you stopping quite a few times. My suggestion is that you head back to Halford and then hang a right. 8 miles later, end your ride in Shakespeare’s town, Stratford upon Avon. http://www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/ The beauty of this road is that you can ride it the way you want to. You may want to ride it twice! Top tip: Add in some extra time to scoot off and explore some of the small pretty villages that are within a few miles of the Fosse Way.
Friday May 01, 2015
Friday May 01, 2015
Ted Simon talks about his life, his world famous motorcycle book, Jupiter's Travels and his view on adventure travel and what adventure means to him. It is a great conversation that covers areas we haven't heard anywhere else. Including, quite possibly, answers to previously unanswered questions like, what prompted the great motorcycle trip in Jupiter's Travels. Some of Ted's friends drop by to wish him a happy birthday including Iain Harper from Jupiter's Travellers. Make sure you get Ted Simon's photo book of Jupiter's Travels called Jupiter's Travels in Camera. A photo essay of the original trip in Jupiter's Travels. Related Links: Ted Simon http://jupitalia.com The Ted Simon Foundation http://jupiterstravellers.org See more at Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast and Radio Show
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
You're in for a shock, literally with this episode that focuses on suspension. We will learn so much on this episode and all from the experts. Grant Johnson walks us through the basics and Ted Porter from The Beemer Shop answers some hard questions on suspension and if you think this isn't about you - think again.
See more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com
Thursday Apr 16, 2015
Thursday Apr 16, 2015
Simon Pavey - off road racer and riding instructor from Off-Road Skills in the UK talks about his world class BMW adventure motorcycle rider training school.
Off Road Skills
http://www.offroadskills.com
AltRider's Don Hogan and Jeremy Lebreton discuss soft luggage and thier new pannier system that may revolutionize the way we pack adventure motorcycles.
AltRider
http://www.altrider.com
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Friday Apr 10, 2015
Friday Apr 10, 2015
Off-Road Training School - Attend or Skip Class?
We look at off-road riding schools beginning with PSSOR this week with Bret Tkacs. Do you really need lessons to ride your adventure bike off road or can you learn through the school of hard knocks. After-all isn't that how the pros learned? Find out on this episode of Adventure Rider Radio.
RELATED LINKShttp://pssor.com/pssor-home
New Feature: GEMS
Our new feature Gems, is a focus on great riding areas or destinations that are not mainstream through the eyes of locals who know them intimately. You need to listen to this so you don't miss some incredible rides as you travel.On this weeks Gem, Spencer Hill shines some light on a great riding and camping area that you have likely ridden right past. It's location? The Pacific NorthWest of the US.
RELATED LINKSSpencer Hill www.thegeardude.com
Allan Karl Goes to China
Allan Karl is the author of FORKS, the book and now he is about to embark on a journey to China to produce a multi episode documentary for television.
RELATED LINKShttp://www.allankarl.comhttp://www.worldrider.comhttp://www.qeproductions.ca
Friday Apr 03, 2015
Friday Apr 03, 2015
Herbert Schwarz - Not a Typical CEO - Still Living the Dream
The name Touratech is well known among, especially, BMW fans but not the name Herbert Schwarz. Find out why.
Herbert Schwarz is not your typical CEO. He does run an expanding business with three hundred plus employees but his real passion is what got his company started - adventure motorcycling. Find out what Herbert says about what he'll do if work prevents his riding.
More at
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Friday Mar 27, 2015
Friday Mar 27, 2015
In 1995 Carla King rode a Ural motorcycle around the borders of the United States as an experiment for her publishing company and Ural America. After endless breakdowns and problems Carla, the Ural and the sidecar made the trip but not until many parts where replaced on route. Carl wrote her book American Borders about the trip. On this episode Carla talks about her book and motorcycle adventures in general. Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited gives a chain adjustment instruction guarenteed to turn your difficult chain adjustment into a five minute breeze. :) Graham Field talks about his new book preprint amazing offer - visit http://grahamfield.co.uk Carla King: http://carlaking.com Grant Johnson: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Glen Heggstad had some tough beginnings, including foster homes and living on the street. He travelled at the age of 16 and joined a bike gang in his early twenties but soon changed his ways and took up martial arts. Learning progressed to teaching and soon Glen had the most successful martial arts school in his area and became well respected for his school and his work with troubled youth. Glen then decided to retire from martial arts competition and loaded his motorcycle for adventure heading south for Tierra del Fuego. Except it didn't quite work out as planned, Glen was captured in Colombia by rebel guerrillas and held prisoner. He was tortured, starved, beaten and abused during his five weeks in captivity but he managed to stage his imminent death which won him freedom. After that horrific ordeal he didn't even go home, Glen had his original goal still in his sights and never let go. - He rode to Tierra del Fuego as planned. Incredible story. Visit Glen Heggstad's website at http://www.strikingviking.net
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
It's Snowing - Perfect Motorcycle Riding Weather? Doris Wiedemann Doris Wiedemann is an author, journalist and world motorbike traveller and she loves riding her motorcycle in winter snow. Yep, you read that correctly, winter snow. You can hear it in her voice, she really loves riding in slippery, cold snow on two wheels. Doris gives us some tips on picking our bike up after a fall. Who better to talk about picking up a motorcycle than someone that rides in the snow. :) More about Doris Wiedemann at: http://www.doriswiedemann.de Visit http://www.adventureriderradio.com to send your comments, see more about ARR and join the newsletter list.
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
Pillion Power
Ups and Downs of One or Two Bikes
The ups and downs between riding with two bikes or one for two riders.
Brian Rix and Shirley Hardy-Rix discuss the things to consider with Jim Martin. You'll be surpised what they say.
Thursday Feb 26, 2015
Thursday Feb 26, 2015
Tiffany Coates Grand Adventures continued from last week. We left her in Timbuktu on the previous episode, so listen in to see where she ends up next.
We also talk with Ben de Boer, founder of Motortourer, the company “building the world’s largest online social community solely dedicated to bikers around the world” - quite possibly the next Facebook for bikers?
And Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited on packing light and avoiding common mistakes for travel.
Packed with great information and stories, don’t miss this episode!
Tiffany’s Twitter: tiffanystravels
Tiffany’s Website: www.tiffanystravels.co.uk
BMW short documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaCl-G3RFg
Motortourer: www.motortourer.com
Horizons Unlimited: www.horizonsunlimited.com
Tiffany Coates Grand Adventures continued from last week.
We left her in Timbuktu on
the previous episode, so listen in to see where she ends
up next.
We also talk with Ben de Boer, founder of Motortourer
, the company “building the
world’s largest online social community solely dedicated t
o bikers around the world”
-
quite
possibly the next Facebook for bikers?
And Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited on packing ligh
t and avoiding common
mistakes for travel.
Packed with great information and stories, don’t miss thi
s episode!
Tiffany’s Twitter: tiffanystravels
Tiffany’s Website: www.tiffanystravels.co.uk
BMW short documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.co
m/watch?v=SCaCl-G3RFg
Motortourer: www.motortourer.com
Horizons Unlimited: www.horizonsunlimited.com
Friday Feb 20, 2015
Friday Feb 20, 2015
Tiffany Coates
Part 1 of Tiffany Coates' Grand Adventures
Considered the world’s foremost female bike adventurer, Tiffany Coates has covered more miles than any other solo female rider. She’s a well travelled motorcyclist, visiting many countries and having ridden over 200,000 miles. In 1997, Tiffany and her best friend Becky took a crash course for beginner motorcycle riders, got their licenses and few months later Tiffany set out on her first bike trip of many to come. Now an international freelance motorcycle guide, Tiffany is still always on the lookout for adventure on two wheels.
Intrigued? Ladies, do you want to join Tiffany on an all woman’s tour in India this summer? Check out the tour she is leading on Royal Enfield bikes at www.hctravel.co.uk/html/ladakh_ladies.html.
Twitter: @tiffanystravels
Website: www.tiffanystravels.co.uk
BMW short documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaCl-G3RFg
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
Rachel Lasham and Ed March’s C90 Adventures
Hunkered down in Canmore Alberta Lasham and March ride through the Candian winter.
Here’s proof that you don’t need a big motorcycle to have a real adventure. Ed and his trusty Honda C90 have travelled around the world, visiting 36 countries and covering over 70,000 miles.
Seven months ago, Ed and Rachel Lasham from England, began a journey from Alaska to Argentina each on their own Honda C90.
They don’t just want to make time though, they decided to take a side trip to explore Canada from coast to coast, adding almost 20,000 km to their trip. Although it’s the middle of winter, they aren’t letting that stop them!
Ed and Rachel regal us with stories of their adventures, people they meet and challenges they face (perhaps cold weather camping could be one of those…brrrrr!) A couple of fun loving folks, they are creating memories to last a lifetime, both for themselves and everyone they meet.
Ed’s Website: http://www.c90adventures.co.uk
Rachel’s Blog: http://wanderonahonda.co.uk
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/c90adventures
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Thursday Feb 05, 2015
Thursday Feb 05, 2015
Alex Chacon - Viral Adventure Motorbike Video
36 countries in 500 days in just under 3 minutes. Hard to believe? Really. Meet Alex Chacon, an adventure motorcyclist who travelled from Alaska to Argentina and captured all the places he visited on a Gopro. When Alex returned from his great adventure, he produced his “Around the World in 360 Degrees - 3 Year Epic Selfie” video on Youtube and it went viral, having millions of views! This is a must see that will inspire travel in just about anyone.
Website: www.modernmotodiaries.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chaiku232
Friday Jan 30, 2015
Friday Jan 30, 2015
Graham Hoskins, host of Adventure Bike TV in the UK, talks about his motorcycle riding adventures and shares some tips on the pros and cons of filming a motorbike adventure, or any adventure for that matter. For photos and to listen to more Adventure Rider Radio episodes including inspiring stories, tech pieces and Rider Skills, go to https://adventureriderradio.com. Listen to and download more Adventure Rider Radio episodes on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Don't forget to review and rate us! Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventureRiderRadio. Thanks for listening and until next week, ride safe!
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Motorcycle Tours - Anatomy of a Guided Motorbike Trip
Rob Beach has many years experience working as a motorcycle guide, for reputedly the oldest motorcycle tour company in the world.
What’s involved in taking an organized motorcycle tour? What are the advantages? And more...
Thursday Jan 15, 2015
Thursday Jan 15, 2015
Weather or Not
Motorcycle Travel experts Sam Manicom, Graham Field and Grant Johnson give great advice on riding in bad or extreme weather conditions. Some fantastic tips on preparation, gear, reading the weather from your tent and more that you won’t want to miss!
Sam Manicom
Adventure motorcycle traveller and author of Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns, and Tortillas to Totems.
www.sam-manicom.com
Graham Field
Adventurer and Motorcycle travel author of Ureka and In Search of Greener Grass.
http://grahamfield.co.uk
Grant Johnson
Motorcycle traveller - riding two up with Susan Johnson
Horizons Unlimited - Hub of information for overlanders
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com
Thursday Jan 08, 2015
Thursday Jan 08, 2015
Postie Bike Rider - Nathan Millward Tours the Globe
Nathan and Dorothy have enjoyed a special relationship over the years. Dorothy is getting up there in years, but after she retired from the Australian Postal service, she was still going strong and joined Nathan as he traversed around the world. They’ve been very close, travelling together from Sydney to London, covering 23,000 miles, through 18 countries in 9 months, with only THREE DAYS PLANNING! How is that even possible? Then a few years later, Dorothy put her trust in Nathan again and they rode across America in 3 and a half months, through Canada and the United States travelling 8,000 miles. Oh, did we mention that Dorothy is a ‘postie bike’, a 2004 Honda CT110 used to deliver the mail in Australia? That’s right. In this story about a guy who seems to like to jump in with both feet and just go for it, we hear all about Nathan Millward’s adventures with dependable Dorothy.
Author of two books, The Long Ride Home and Running Towards the Light, Nathan regals the reader with tales of his and Dorothy’s challenging, and sometimes frustrating, world trips.
www.nathanmillward.com
Wednesday Dec 31, 2014
Wednesday Dec 31, 2014
Reflecting on 2014 Adventure Rider Radio
Adventure Rider Radio host Jim Martin takes a step back in time to reflect on the past episodes of 2014 on Adventure Rider Radio.
You'll hear some real nuggets from ARR's previous guests and some things that will likely surprise you. Jim talks about each clip before playing it so you get a better feel for what is going on.
All episode from 2014 are available for download, free by visiting http://www.adventureriderradio.com
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Tuesday Dec 23, 2014
Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection with Allan Karl
Food and motorcycles. What do the two have in common? Well, listen to Allan Karl’s story about his search for truth and his dream of exploring the world. Of how he linked food and motorcycles together as he travelled solo through five continents for three years on his motorcycle. After facing a crossroads in his personal life and selling everything he owns, he rode his BMW 62,000 miles through 35 countries, experiencing both highs and lows during his adventure. He then chronicles his journey in his new book “Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection”. Host, Jim Martin, asks Allan to explain how he came about writing a book about motorcycles and food. Believe it or not, there is a connection.
Website: www.allankarl.com
Website: www.forksthebook.com
Travelog: www.worldrider.com/blog
Tuesday Dec 16, 2014
Tuesday Dec 16, 2014
Bonneville Go or Bust with Zoe Cano
Meet Zoe Cano from England. A determined woman with no long distance riding experience, who realized her dream of riding across North America on a Triumph Bonneville. With no money and no time, and no way to get her beloved motorbike across the Atlantic Ocean, she dreamed and planned for four years to realize her adventure of riding on the ‘roads less travelled’ across the United States.
In 2012, with just a T100 for company, she travelled over 9000 km in the hottest summer on record. In a book she never planned to write, Zoe shares her incredible experiences in her book “Bonneville Go or Bust - on the roads less travelled”.
Zoe’s blog: www.bonnevilleadventure.blogspot.com
Twitter: @bijoulatina
Published by: Road Dog Publications http://www.roaddogpub.com/node/427
Tuesday Dec 09, 2014
Tuesday Dec 09, 2014
Jolandie Rust - South African Motorcycle Adventurer
Meet Jolandie Rust, affectionately known as Jo, who inadvertently became the first woman to circumnavigate the entire African continent riding solo on a motorcycle. Really, it wasn’t her original plan, but circumstances changed her goals, just a bit. From pedal power to motor power, Jo tells a story about overcoming fears and living her dream. Starting out on her bicycle, she got part way through her trip before she was the victim of an armed robbery. She returned home, but not feeling defeated she was able to purchase a used BMW F650GS Dakar, learned to ride and then Jo began her journey again and travelled over 45,000 km through 28 countries in just 18 months. But, she hasn’t stopped there. She is now training for her next challenge… well tune in to hear all about it. An inspiring story of determination and perseverance, join show host Jim Martin, as Jo regales us about her many adventures in Africa.
http://www.jorust.com
Tuesday Dec 02, 2014
Tuesday Dec 02, 2014
On this episode of Adventure Rider Radio we speak with Don Parsons about his style of motorbike travel with a pickup, trailer and of course his motorcycle as well as the tremendous benefits of using local forums for trip planning.
In the second segment of the show Jonathon Gibson talks about riding his 1969 Royal Enfield from Sydney to London and how the “maintenance heavy” bike makes for an overall richer experience.
Don Parsons, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
400 Day North American Motorcycle Adventure - With a Twist
A man and his motorcycle…oh, and his truck and his camper. Phew! Half way through his North American adventure, Don shares with us the advantages of travelling with his truck and trailer, and stopping at interesting riding destinations on the way. He talks about how local web forums in Canada and the United States provide the ultimate planning tool for the moto-adventurer. Motorcyclists passing through get intimate local knowledge on things to do and see, roads not to be missed, places to camp out and also provide the opportunities to meet local motorcycle riders.
Top 30 Motorcycle Rides by Mike Jacobs www.northernontario.travel/motorcycle-touring/the-top-30-motorcycle-roads-in-ontario
726,307 Kms / 451,306 Miles of Motorcycle Rides in 83 Countries www.bestbikingroads.com
Jonathan Gibson -
In 2012, Jonathan Gibson rode a 150 cc Honda motorcycle around South America. And now, riding his vintage motorcycle, a ’69 Royal Enfield, the same make and model bike his grandfather rode at his age, Jonathan is traversing solo from Sydney to London.
Often moving at the pace his motorbike dictates, he set out looking for the answers to help him understand a family tragedy. Jonathan rides to help raise funds for Beyond Blue, an Australian charity that helps people deal with depression and anxiety. The best part for Jonathan? He loves his old, and sometimes broken down, Royal Enfield and the adventures they share together.
Jonathan’s Website www.theanswerisalwaysyes.co
Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au/
Tuesday Nov 25, 2014
Tuesday Nov 25, 2014
Aussies Overland
Brian Rix has been riding motorcycles since he was young on his father’s farm near Victoria in Australia, mustering sheep during his school holidays on a motorbike. Passionate about travel, he dreamed of travelling around the world on a motorcycle. Lucky for Brian, his wife Shirley Hardy-Rix enjoyed riding pillion and agreed to go along for the ride.
So in 2003, Brian, a career policeman and Shirley, who had her own media business, took time off from their normal middle class life and fulfilled their lifelong ambition of motorcycling around the world on a BMW 1150GS. In one year, they traversed 27 countries and rode more than 56,000 kilometres.
And then in 2011, Brian and Shirley, both now retired, shipped their 2008 BMW 1200GS Adventure to Santiago, South America and rode from the bottom of South America to the top of North America, then through Western Europe and Southern Africa, visiting 5 countries altogether and covering over 80,000 kilometres. All in 16 months.
They have shared their adventures by writing two books, “Two for the Road” and “Circle to Circle”, an inspiration for anyone who wants to experience the world by motorcycle, especially happy couples riding pillion.
Join us as we talk to Brian and Shirley, a spirited couple who decided to live life to the fullest and just do the ‘big trip’ they dreamed about.
Aussies Overland Website
http://www.aussiesoverland.com.au
Horizons Unlimted Website
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com
Monday Nov 17, 2014
Monday Nov 17, 2014
The Fastest Man Around the World by Motorcycle
Nick Sanders is the Ultimate Long Distance Motorcycle Rider
Nick is certainly the long distance motorcycle rider, but if you think hes all about just getting on a bike and riding it, well you haven't got to know Nick. On this episode of Adventure Rider Radio Nick discusses his own technique for LD riding and some much deeper subjects about the ride. Your ride.
Find out mmore about Nick Sanders at his website.
Monday Nov 03, 2014
Monday Nov 03, 2014
Somewhere Else Tomorrow - the movie
by Daniel Rintz
Daniel Rintz was born in East Germany at a time when world travel was impossible for his family, but as he entered his teen years the wall fell and Daniels world fell wide open for adventure. Rintz missed nothing in this experience and embraced travel whole heartedly and is now riding adventure motorcycle around the world with Joey, the love of his life.
With a rough plan, a motorcycle and NO MONEY Daniel and his friend Lars depart for an around the world adventure with a bizzare twist. That they plan to make money to pay for while enroute and have virtually no safety net.
The film - Somewhere Else Tomorrow is a well crafted piece with stunning photography and thought provoking narrative. A must-see.
Visit Daniel Rintz's website at www.open-explorers.com to buy the movie or learn more about Daniel and his quest for adventure.
VISIT THE ADVENTURE RIDER RADIO WEBSITE for more information.
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014
Group VS Solo Adventure Motorcycle Travel
The pro's and con's of group versus solo travel.
Bill Hooykaas and Greg Powell with their Two Ways Down presentation from this year's HUBB meet in Ontario, Canada and ARR host Jim Martin and adventure rider and photographer Brent Henry discuss their experience and things to consider when traveling with a group and solo.
www.adventureriderradio.com
Greg Powell's website
Horizons Unlimited Meetings
Monday Oct 13, 2014
Monday Oct 13, 2014
Mondo Sahara with Austin Vince
Chasing Breadcrumbs through the Sahara Desert with Austin Vince
ust one cacheSeven friends go chasing breadcrumbs through the worlds most desolate and remote location. Missing just one cache of food and fuel buried at random GPS points by a friend with a 4x4 truck could mean death. Austin talks about why this group of friends would do something like this.
Why you ask? Because its there.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Simon Pavey goes back to Dakar for 2015. Simon talks about his life as the owner of Off Road Skills - the official BMW training centre for the UK.
Also, exclsuive off-road riding tips straight from the master himself for Adventure Rider Radio listeners.
Simon discusses workiing with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on Long Way Round.
Amazing interview!
Wednesday Sep 17, 2014
Wednesday Sep 17, 2014
Jeremy Kroeker on Traveling South America and the Middle East
Jeremey Kroeker lives in Canmore Alberta but travelers the world and has a unique and light hearted way of relating to it. Jeremy talks about his two books on his moto journeys and his view of the world.
Ontario HUBB Travelers Meeting
Adventure Rider Radio host Jim Martin stops by the Ontario, Canada Horizons Unlimited Travelers Meeting to see what happens behind closed doors - and open ones at that. :)
Jeremy Kroeker http://www.motorcycletherapy.com
Horizons Unlimited Travlers Meeting http://www.horizonsunlimited.com