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One Year of Adventure Rider Radio!

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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Freedom on Both Ends of the Leash - Ara Gureghian & Spirit

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

Robert Wicks Adventure Books & Crash Bars that Crash Well?

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   

Elisa Wirkala Riding South America on Small Displacment Motorbikes

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.
http://travelbugblues.com
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

Destination: Peru - Motorcycle Travel in South America

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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Embracing Change and Why You Need It - Jacqui Furneaux

 
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. 
 
Links:
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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

Sam Marcora - Rider Fatigue, What Motorcyclists Have in Common With Soldiers

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

ADV Motorcycle Suspension II with Touratech and Traxxion Dynamics

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. 

Ted Simon of Jupiter’s Travels Motorcycle Adventure Book- Happy 84th Birthday! In Depth Interview.

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

In For A Shock! with Grant Johnson, Ted Porter and Jim Martin

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

Simon Pavey Off-Road School - Class 2, AltRider Packing Adventure Bikes

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
More on www.adventureriderradio.com

Off Road Training School Class 1 - Attend or Skip? GEMS and Allan Karl Goes to China

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

Herbert Schwarz - Still Living The Dream

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.
 
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Carla King Rides a Ural Around America

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

Glen Heggstad - Motorcycle Trip Gone Wrong - Captured and Tortured He Comes Out on Top

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

It’s Snowing - Perfect Riding Weather? Doris Wiedemann - Picking Up Your Bike.

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.

Pillion Power Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix - 2Up or Not?

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.

Tiffany Coates Grand Adventure Part 2, Packing Light Avoids Travel Mistakes, Mototourer - The New Facebook of Biking?

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
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world’s largest online social community solely dedicated t
o bikers around the world”
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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

Tiffany Coates’ Grand Motorcycle Adventures PART ONE

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

Ed March & Rachel Lasham RTW on Honda C90 Motorbikes

 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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Alex Chacon - Viral Motorbike Video

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

Filming Your Adventure For Profit - Graham Hoskins

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!  

Motorcycle Tours - Anatomy of a Guided Motorbike Trip

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...
 
 

Weather or Not - Motorcycle Travel Safe and Dry

 
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
 

Nathan and Dorothy’s Postie Bike Adventure and Three Day Planning

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
 
 

Reflecting on 2014 - Adventure Rider Radio

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

Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection with Allan Karl

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

Bonneville Go or Bust with Zoe Cano

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

Jo Rust - Around Africa : Woman Alone - Motorcycle Journey

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

Using Local Forums for trip Planning & A 1969 Royal Enfield going from Sydney to London

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/
 

Aussies Overland -Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix Addicted to Moto-Travel

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
 

Nick Sanders - The Fastest Man Around The World By Motorcycle

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.

Somewhere Else Tomorrow - the movie by Daniel Rintz

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.

Solo VS Group Adventure Motorcycle Travel with Jim Martin, Brent Henry, Bill Hooykaas, Greg Powell

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
 

Mondo Sahara with Austin Vince

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.

Simon Pavey - Back to Dakar & Exclusive Off Road Tips for Adventure Rider Radio

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!

ADV Rider Jeremy Kroeker, HUBB Travelers Meeting in Ontario Canada

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

Border Crossings with Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited

Border Crossing by Motorcycle with Grant Johnson
 
Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited on how to handle border crossings, muggers, fixers, bribes, cons and other border problems with some insider "secrets" on getting through the border with as little trouble as possible.
 
Crossing borders by motorcycle can be fun an interesting using Grant's methods and advice.

Lisa Morris & Jason Spafford Adventure / Graham Field Tank Box

Lisa Morris / Jason Spafford & Graham Field.
Lisa Morris began in 2012 as a new rider only to jump in with both feet with her partner and experienced rider Jason Spafford. Did she manage to cope and if so, how. Listen-in.
Also Graham Field may be starting a new motorcycle fashion and you heard it here first - on Adventure Roder Radio.

2 Ride the World - Part 2 Simon & Lisa Thomas / Harold Cecil from Giant Loop

Simon Thomas & Lisa Thomas
2 Ride the World - part two
Heres the second part of Simon and Lisa Thomas talking about adventure travel, 11 years on the road, broken bridges and a broken neck, best motorcycle tires for their trip, motorcycle choice, panniers and much more. After eleven years on the road Simon and Lisa have wealth of information on overland motorcycle travel for us. Don't miss this one.
 
Giant Loop Motorcycle Bags
Harold Olaf Cecil - founder and owner of Giant Loop
Harold Olaf Cecil from Giant Loop tells us how two guys with an idea developed a successful motorcycle packing system that is now found around the world. Harold and ARR host Jim Martin talk about the merits of moto clubs and one reason we NEED to be involved with one.

Ryan Pile’s Adventures in China. Easy Chain Adjustment on Tech Talk

Ryan Pyle's Circumnavigates China by Motorcycle
Ryan Pyle
Adventurer / Presenter / Producer / Photographer 
Motorcycle adventurer, award winning photographer, public speaker, documentary film maker Ryan Pyle circumnavigates China. Documenting the trip on video for a later developed television series he and his brother Colin earn a Guinness World Record for the trip. Ryan talks about the experience, riding in China, the China motorcycle scene and living in Shanghai. There's a good chance that you'll find yourself looking to ride in China after this interview.
Ryan Pyle's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ryanpyle
Website: Ryan Pyle http://www.ryanpyle.com
 
TECH TALK: Easy Chain Adjustment
With Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited
 
Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited walks us through a proper chain adjustment and then gives a step by step method to make chains adjustment as easy as lifting your finger - no measuring involved.
 
See more of what Grant does at Horizons Unlimted http://www.horizonsunlimited.com

Graham Field - Documenting My Life / Tire Talk with Continental Tire - Jeff Reid

Graham Field - Motorcycle Adventure Rider
Documenting My Life & Unconvential Trip Funding
Graham Field is an adventure motorcyclist and author from the UK with some very unique ideas for life, including ocumenting every day. Not just when he does one of his epic trips but every day. Graham also financed a trip with an unconvential source that you wont believe but should try.
Tire Talk with Continental Tire America
Continental Tire Rep Jeff Reid talks tire tech - tire pressure, traction, cupping on front tires as well as how to tell how old your tire is and why you should care.
 
Visit Graham's website at:
http://grahamfield.co.uk

Part 2 - Sam Manicom, Traveller, Motorcyclist, Author, Writer, Speaker, Adventurer - His Travel and Motorcycle Tips

Part 2
Part 2 - Sam Manicom - Travler, Motorcyclist, Author, Writer, Speaker, Adventurer
Sam Manicom spent eight years traveling the globe on his R90GS BMW motorcycle. He suffered through breakdowns, jail, court, ailments, injuries and had the time of his life doing it. Sam talks about his travels, retails us with incredible stories, talk about bike mods - what worked and what didn't and far more.
This is part 2 of the two part show.
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Part 1 - Sam Manicom, Traveler, Motorcyclist, Author & Grant Johnson on Bike Set-up from Horizons Unlimited

Sam Manicom - Travler, Motorcyclist, Author, Writer, Speaker, Adventurer
Sam Manicom spent eight years traveling the globe on his R90GS BMW motorcycle. He suffered through breakdowns, jail, court, ailments, injuries and had the time of his life doing it. Sam talks about his travels, retails us with incredible stories, talk about bike mods - what worked and what didn't and far more. Listen in to this two-part show.
Bike Ergonomics Set-up by Grant Johnson of Horizons Unlimited
Grant has also travelled the world but is likely best know for being the founder of Horizons Unlimited with his wife Susan. Grant and Susan help organize and host HU meets all over the world and at some of those meets, along with all the other demonstrations and informational talks, Grant does his demo on setting your bike up perfectly for you. On this show he runs through an audio version of his program to help you set up your bike to not only fit you but to feel the best it ever has. 

11 Years of Riding Adventure Motorcycles Around the World - Lisa & Simon Thomas

When you have riden a motorcycle for 11 years through seventy eight countries and over five hundred thousand kilometres you learn a lot about what it takes to do what you are doing. Lisa and Simon Thomas are a first hand wealth of knowledge for motorcycle adventurers and have more than a lifetime of experience - 22 years combined ADV rider experience! Thats incredible. But to talk to them, you'll hear a couple of true mates each with a sharp sense of humour and an easy laugh ready to share what they have learned.
2RidetheWorld.com
www.facebook.com/2RideTheWorld
 

Grant Johnson from Horizons Unlimited - Long Distance Fuel Tanks - ADV Bike Choice - Mods for any ADV Motorcycle

Horizons Unlimited - Grant Johnson
Probably the largest motorcycle adventure website in the world, HU draws in travelers from around the globe both reading and writing. All the well known moto-travelers are there as well as many not so known but very experienced. Newbies learn and everyone exchanges information on overland travel.
Founder Grant Johnson talks with ARR's Jim Martin about HU, adventure morocycle choice, modification for adventure, computerized bikes for RTW trips, long range gas tanks and more.
 
Show Links
 
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com
http://www.ironbutt.com

Waterproofing any Bag, Cool Wheel Bearings and the Best Ear Buds - Homemade

Soft panniers, waterproofing any bag, keeping track of wheel bearing temperature and custom cheap ear buds that rock!

Mondo Enduro - First Adventure Moto Flick Ever? Maybe...

Mondo Enduro - First Moto-Adventure Film? Maybe...
Austin Vince hides from his Headmaster behind a stack of books and talks about Mondo Enduro - what went wrong and what went right.
Don't miss this tell-all interiew where Austine Vince spills what has been speculated in the press for years... :)
Dylan Jones from the official Yamaha offroad traing centre - Yamaha Offroad Experince in the UK has some riding tips for adventure motorcycling.
 
Mondo Enduro website
 
Austin Vince website
 
Yamaha OffRoad Experience website
 
Adventure Rider Radio website

Trip Planning Episode on Adventure Rider Radio with Rene Cormier - World Motorcycle Traveler

Trip Planning Episode
with Rene Cormier
 
Adventure Rider Radio host Jim Martin talks about trip planning with world motorcycle adventurer and author Rene Cormier.
Rene gives talks on adventure motorcycle travel as well as running motorcycle adventure trips in Africa.
On this episode Rene Cormier talks about his trip planning and what he learned in the school of hard kmocks and the road of experience.
 
Rene Cormier
The University of Gravel Roads
Global lessons from a four-year motorcycle adventure
 
Renedian Adventures
African Motorcycle Adventures
 
Adventure Rider Radio
www.adventureriderradio.com
 
Trip planning begins here
Horizons Unlimited

Defining Motorcycle Adventure

What is motorcycle adventure? With special guests Dave Barr, Dr. Greg Frazier and Richard Jeynes we talk adventure - what is it, how does it qualify as an adventure, and what does it take to achieve it? And Richard Jeynes shares some great off-road riding techniques that he teaches at his Triumph off-road school in the UK. More motorcycle travel episodes available on Adventure Rider Radio at adventureriderradio.com.  Want to help out? Rate and review us on iTunes or on your favourite podcast app, tell your family, friends, riding buddies or club about ARR. Check out our other show ARR RAW, round table talks about motorcycles and travel.Subscribe to both shows to listen to inspiring and interesting guests, learn from professional riding instructors and industry experts about all things motorcycle. Get an ARR sticker(postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website. Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page. Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we thank you for your support!