Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

Anyone who is in to adventuring in the wilderness will at some time find themselves in remote locations with no communication to the rest of the world. When in the back of beyond, you still have loved ones to consider at home and a responsibility to them and yourself to seek help if something goes wrong. Depending on where you are, you may not readily have outside help available. Fortunately, there is a solution to a dilemma or emergency, there is a way to call for help… from above. In many locations in the world, there are devices available that make it so that you can have crisis services available, or at the very least you can make contact with someone that can get you help. We speak with representatives from Spot and inReach. We also get the take on these products from a retail location at GPS Central and with someone who uses these products regularly on his motorcycle at VRideTV. Spot: www.findmespot.caCompany Representative: Jim Mandala inReach Canada: www.inreachcanada.comCompany Representative: Kim Layne VRIDETV: www.vridetv.comWith Jeff Pennock GPS Central: www.gpscentral.caCompany Representative: Darrel Dickinson ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After putting almost a million miles on a motorbike as a courier in London, Geoff Thomas decided to pack it in, and in April, 2008, embarked on a motorcycle to travel the world. He took along with him the ashes of his parents to be delivered to his brother in California, while en route. On his return to England in November, 2008, he found that his rented apartment in Essex had burnt down, with all his belongings in it. Left only with his motorcycle and what was packed on it, he just decided to just keep on riding. To save on shipping costs, Geoff keeps a Triumph Tiger 955i in Europe, a Kawasaki KLR 650 in North America and a Tiger Retro 100 in South East Asia, where he also volunteers. Having, what Geoff says is a chronic allergy to most forms of work, he gets by on just $8000 US a year, and says he’s never felt richer. Twitter: geoffgthomasFacebook: Geoff G ThomasWebsite: www.poorcirculation.blogspot.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8YIiyKQ1qYZRXWKZfqkCwBook: ‘Ashes to Bonnville’ - Poor Circulation 1 What We Ride - Gear ReviewBestRest CyclePump & EZAir GaugeDavid Peterson at BestRest Products has been manufacturing the CyclePump for over 10 years and states “there is no better motorcycle tire inflator available anywhere, at any price”. He’s so sure of that, that he gives a lifetime warranty on the pump. We decided to put the CyclePump and EZAir Gauge to the test for ourselves. Website: www.cyclepump.com ARR RAW Live - HUBB Meet - Nakusp, BC - Friday, August 26, 2016Join us at the Horizons Unlimited Meet in Nakusp, BC on August 26 for a live recording of RAW. Meet some of the hosts live, or on air. As part of the audience, you get to participate by asking the hosts questions, or giving your input. For more information on the HUBB Meet go to Horizons Unlimited site at www.horizonsunlimited.com or RAW at www.adventureriderradio.com/arr-raw.Host: Jim MartinCo-Hosts: Grant Johnson, Graham Field, Sam Manicom, Shirley-Hardy Rix & Brian Rix More motorcycle information at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Thom Rieck is an Exercise Specialist at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer and PEAK Pilates Instructor. He has been working as a personal trainer for over 10 years and he’s also an avid motorcyclist. Tom has been riding since the age of 2, believe it or not, when his father took him out on his ’74 Honda CB 250 in a car seat. He now rides a 1995 BMW K75S, all on his own. Thom is currently working on a book called “Strength and Fitness for the Motorcyclist”. As an expert in exercise and the effects on the body, who is more qualified to give advice on staying fit to get the most out of riding a motorcycle? Thom says that motorcycles are designed to withstand city commuting, long trips and rough terrain, yet it is our bodies that can limit our riding endurance. His goal is to share his knowledge and experience to become your own personal trainer. He gives great advice about mobility, flexibility, cardiovascular and resistance training for the adventure rider. It isn’t about going to the gym every day, or spending hours working out. He says just taking 20 to 30 minutes a day will mean a longer life and better health. And if you want to be riding as long as you possible can, you might just want to consider Thom’s tips. Website: trainwiththom.tumblr.com Rider Skills - Obstacles, Body Position & Weight Transfer - Bret Tkacs Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this episode’s instructor. Website: www.pssor.com See more at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you’ve ever thought about publishing a motorcycle travel book, Mike Fitterling, publisher at Road Dog Publications tells us what he looks for in a book. And Zoe Cano, British motorcycle adventure travel author, who’s had books published by Road Dog, tells us about the trips she’s done that have inspired her to write about them.More at https://adventureriderradio.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Issa & Nita Breibish’s Moto Journey: Getting From A to D as so often happens in life, we get caught up in what society expects us to do. Get a good education, get a good job, buy a house, have the right furniture, clothes, gadgets… and so on. We are expected to live our life in the “normal” way. In the western culture, if you don’t have the big house and fancy cars, and everything that goes along with it, including debt and stress, well… you just aren’t living. We think we need or want those things, that they will make us happy. But, as many studies have shown, life experience makes you happier than acquiring material things. Even those experiences which may be uncomfortable to us in the moment, make us feel more fulfilled. We may turn them in to funny stories or see them as a valuable learning experience. And stories, more than material things, are what connect us to other people. Because who doesn’t love a good story?Issa and Nita Breibish felt that something was missing in their life, and the more they thought about it the more they felt they needed to do something about it. They decided to sell everything and turn their material things in to experiences. After some planning, they left on a trip which would become an education in life for them. They haven’t rushed from place to place, they have taken the time to spend with the people and cultures they came across. Issa and Nita feel that time spent in one place has more value than tallying up the countries they have visited or how many miles they have travelled. And having had the time of their life, they are ready to hit the road again as soon as they can and to, as Nita says, not worry about getting from A to Z in an allotted time, but just meander from A to D.Highlights:- Trip preparation - gear or mind?- Material things = experience- Essential gear - how much is too much?- How to get more out of your tripTwitter: gomotogeoFacebook: www.facebook.com/welovemotogeo/Website: www.welovemotogeo.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqryVUBbfVJl3kbAIHW9PIQSFU study: Contrary to expectations, life experiences better use of money than material items.http://news.sfsu.edu/contrary-expectations-life-experiences-better-use-money-material-items More motorcycle stories at Adventure Rider Radio website www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Luis Castilla started riding a motorcycle as therapy to help him deal with the death of his parents. It was something he became passionate about and in 2014, Luis and a friend rode from Mexico City to the Arctic Circle and back on BMW motorcycles.Then in 2015, Luis Castilla entered the Discover More competition with Harley-Davidson. Imagine applying for a job where you get to ride a brand new motorcycle around Europe for three months, and you get paid for it! Not only that but you get to keep the motorcycle at the end of the trip.When Luis entered the contest, he had to submit written and video details to convince the Harley-Davidson team why he should be chosen. And well, with a 1 in 10,000 chance of winning, he must have impressed them.In this episode, Luis Castilla tells us how riding a motorcycle and his European summer job changed his life. Twitter: luiscastilla1Facebook: www.facebook.com/luiscastillaWebsite: www.discoveringrides.comYoutube Channel: www.youtube.com/castillaluis Rider Skills - Obstacles, Body Position & Weight Transfer - Bret Tkacs Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips from Bret Tkacs from Puget Sound Safety Off Road. Bret is a skilled expert and this episode’s instructor. Website: www.pssor.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/pssor/ The best motorcycle adventure travel stories on www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jeffrey Polnaja - First Indonesian Motorcyclist to Ride the WorldBefore Jeffrey started his around the world trip back in 2006, he heard the word “impossible” over and over again. Jeffrey comes from a country where solo world travel isn’t readily embraced by their culture, and travel is more often done in groups. The Indonesian Rupiah currency is very low in value compared to the US dollar. And people told him with the time needed, the distance he would cover, cultural differences and the natural challenges, that it was a far fetched idea and that it was an unattainable dream. A solo motorcycle trip around the world seemed absurd to many people in Indonesia, but Jeffrey had other plans. And the more people told him it was futile, the more determined he became.He slowly gained support through some friends and was sponsored by an adventure gear company for some camping and riding gear. But, after five years of planning and trying to get the financial support he needed to make his journey, he made the decision to sell his company. Then in 2006, with just a basic knowledge of English, and limited funds, he set off on his “Ride For Peace” journey on his GS Adventure.Jeffrey’s trip was inspired by his son enquiring about why there was so much unjust conflict in the world after 9/11. He wanted to experience the world and different cultures, and to discover for himself the good and the desire for peace that most people have. He found that you don’t need to have any special skills to take on such an adventure, that any ordinary person can do it. You just need an open mind. After 7 years of riding, Jeffrey is back in Indonesia to enlighten people as to what he has found on the road, but he isn’t finished his ride yet, and plans to head out again soon.** Jeffrey Polnaja is a Jupiter’s Traveller. Find out more about Jupiter’s Travellers at www.jupiterstravellers.orgWebsite: www.rideforpeace.netFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/rideforpeace/Book: Wind Rider (Indonesian)Shipping a Motorcycle - Grant JohnsonGrant Johnson, from Horizons Unlimited, shares his wealth of information about bike shipping. Which is better, air or sea shipping? There are some pitfalls that you need to know about before you grab that inexpensive shipping option that may turn out to be a lot more costly and aggravating than you bargained for.For more information on shipping your bike, go to Horizons Unlimited. Website: www.horizonsunlimited.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventuretravel Listen to all motorcycle episodes at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Most people ride motorcycles for pleasure, and many as a means or preferred means of transportation. We are quite used to our gas powered engines, with lots of torque, tanks that hold enough fuel to travel long distances and easy refuelling stations. Hey, it’s a tradition and who doesn’t love to hear the power in their engine?In the last few years though, motorcycle manufacturers have been introducing electric motorcycles. And while it is still a very new thing to us diehard bikers, electric motorcycles are starting to gain a toehold in this competitive industry. Till recently, it’s been the smaller manufacturers that have been leading this possible upcoming trend of quiet moto transport, but the major manufacturers are starting to come on board.When comparing performance of gas power to electric powered motorcycles, a few key points stand out. While traditional gas powered motorcycles are averaging 200 miles on a tank, electric powered motorcycles are only reaching just about half of that amount. But they require almost no maintenance and there are very few moving parts. You can refuel your gas powered motorcycle at almost every corner in any city and almost every town around the world, but it may be more difficult to find a place to recharge an electric bike. And when you do you may need to dedicate some time to this if using a regular 110 V outlet, as it may take up to 10 hours or more. But, dollar for dollar, with fuel costs being so high in some countries, the electric motorcycle could save you $100’s of dollars a year.Victory Motorcycles Product Manager at Polaris Industries, Josh Katt, talks electric motorcycles with Jim Martin. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Motorcycle Accidents - Important Tips on How to Handle A Collision - The Motorcycle Law Group Matt Danielson rode a motorcycle from the Atlantic to the Pacific in 43 hours and 36 minutes, he’s also ridden all over the states and takes regular trips with his co-workers. Matt, who rides a Harley-Davidson Road Glide, is a lawyer with The Motorcycle Law Group in Richmond, Virginia. He’s also a lobbyist for motorcycle riders rights. In this episode he gives some great advice on how to handle the legal side of a motorcycle accident. Rider Skills ** New Regular Segment on ARR **Improve and master your riding techniques with some great tips on imoproving your riding skills both on and off road. See more at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ride More Often, Take An Off-Road Course...What's Your New Year's Resolution?People everywhere are bringing in the New Year, some with firecrackers, foods or drinks. Some exchange gifts or make resolutions to improve themselves.At Adventure Rider Radio, we have started a custom of looking back at the inspiring stories and expert tech & riding advice we have heard in the past year. In this episode, we revisit just a few of the many great shows and guests we have featured, such as Sam Manicom, Ted Simon, Alex Chacon, Graham Hoskins, Doris Wiedemann, Scotty Kerekes, Ed March & Rachel Lasham, just to name a few. As we wrap up 2015, we thank all of you, our listeners, our guests and our sponsors. Wherever in the world you are, whatever your customs and traditions... dare to dream and always take the high road.It's been a pleasure and we look forward to another fantastic year to come. More at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Spanish Motorcycle Explorer Alicia Sornosa is the first Spanish woman to ride around the world on a motorcycle. She lives to ride and travel, and says life is short and that the world is big, so she wants to explore and see as much of the world as she possibly can. In 2011 she left Spain, started out in Africa, then travelled on to India, Australia, United States, Canada and through Alaska, finishing off in Tierra del Fuego. This first part of her world trip gave her a thirst for travel and adventure. And Alicia continued to realize her dreams of travel when she travelled between Spain and Japan in 2014. She continues to thrive through motorcycle travel and plans to continue travelling as she sets out on another adventure very soon. Website: www.aliciasornosa.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/aliciasr Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin - Lawrence Hacking Lifelong adventure motorcyclist, Lawrence Hacking tells us about the new Honda Africa Twin, one of the most anticipated motorcycles of the year. Website: www.overlandadventurerally.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Michelle Hope - The Motorcycle Gypsy Perhaps her name says it all, but when you hear Michelle Hope speak, it really instills in us the possibilities of throwing caution to the wind and choosing to live life to the fullest. That may be different for everyone, but for Michelle who had done the 9-5 job and raised her kids, it meant living like a gypsy, living on the road on a motorcycle.When Michelle met a motorcycle traveller, Scooter Tramp Scotty, who had been living off his bike for over a decade, she was inspired by his way of life, and she made the decision to buy a bike and learn to ride.Since 2006 she has been living off her bike, only stopping for two years to go to school, and since February 2015 she has been making a ‘viable drifter income’ doing spiritual healing massage work on the road.She travels with her companion, Two-Lane, who is a little hairy but very loving. And has moved on to her second bike, bought for her by a complete stranger, someone she has never met before and has never met again.The road is the only home Michelle knows now, and the only home she wants to know for as long as she can. Website: www.simplynomadic.wordpress.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/simplynomadic Motomission Peru Offers small group dirtbike adventure tours in Peru, with profits going to The Altivas Canas Children's Project on the edge of Cusco.Website: www.motomissionperu.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mushers & Motorcycles - The 9 Minute Moto Film Festival Nevil Stow, an ex dog sled guide, is a world adventure motorcycle rider, and has been riding for over 30 years. Nevil is from the UK, and has travelled by motorbike all over most of Europe. He moved to Canmore, Alberta in Canada and has now traversed North America extensively. His fervor for riding and other adventures, has progressed into the 9 Minute Moto Film Festival at the Mad Dog Cafe in Dead Mans Flats in Alberta. 9MMFF Facebook: www.facebook.com/9mmff Max Stratton - Max BMW - The Real Thing Talk motorcycles, and Max Stratton gets excited. His enthusiasm and passion for motorcycling is heard in his voice, and he lives it through his work and by sharing this great hobby with other motorcyclists, offering opportunities to learn and just to get together with like minded people. Website: www.maxbmw.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have Dog, Will Travel - Mallory Paige, Baylor and Rufio star in Operation Moto Dog Many people in this world have a dream to travel, but we aren’t living our dreams because of fear. Fear of not knowing enough, not having enough money or not having the right equipment. Fear of what our friends or family might think, fear of being alone. The biggest hurdle is getting past all that, and making up your mind to just do it. Mallory Paige didn’t have a motorcycle, she didn’t even know how to ride one! She didn’t have any moto travel experience, or even any camping experience. Many people say it doesn’t take any courage to travel, but it does take determination. And that drive is what it took for Mallory to make the impossible, possible. Website: www.operationmotodog.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/operationmotodog/eBook: www.gumroad.com/l/OMD-AK# Music: Stop Allhttp://www.freesfx.co.uk/download/?type=mp3&id=1593, http://www.freesfx.co.uk/soundeffects/dance/ See more at Adventure Rider Radio ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Michelle LamphereFrom the beginning of time people have set out on journeys of discovery and adventure in search of new lands, riches, food and sometimes I imagine, just for the sake of discovery with no idea or concept of an outcome. Perhaps with just the resolve that it WILL bring change and that change will mean good things to come.All great things, large and small have be borne of journey’s mated with discovery of one kind or another. And it’s in hindsight that the journeys are seen as “good causes” - rarely in the moment.Most journeys have not only changed the lives of those whom experienced the journey first hand, but others as well. Sometimes through the discovery itself, new lands foods or ideas and other times just through connection and information and the telling of the story.The cynical observer may describe a motorcycle journey as a narcissistic hoarding of time and resources for lofty intangible ideas that benefit of now one. Yet when we hear these journeys that others have taken it fuels our imagination, jumpstarts ideas and creative thought for our own life and provides a window through which we glimpse, even if for a moment another way.Not all journeys are planned, some come about through an event or outside forces. Michelle Lamphere is one of those adventurers. Michelle Lamphere was born is South Dakota, Sturgis South Dakota. And yes that is the famous Sturgis that each year attracts hundreds of thousands of bikers to celebrate, well, I’m not sure what they are celebrating but it’s a big gathering and a huge party. Anyway, Michelle grew up seeing the event for both good and bad grow each year and because of that motorcycles were just a way of life for her.But riding for Michelle was limited to short runs on her Harley Davidson and the desire to meld the bike with adventure travel didn’t come until a stranger came to town. And when he did Michelle’s life took an unexpected sharp turn.More at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Shirley Hardy Rix and Brian Rix are seasoned world travellers and they have most recently been on a trip which includes Russia and the Stans. We’ve had them on the show in previous episodes giving us mini updates as to how their journey was going, and now, being back again in Australia, they have come on the show to share an incredible trip report including, at least our first introduction to, ’the forest people’ and how a motorcyclist travelling through their region was robbed and murdered. So, if you like mysteries and have ever been curious about motorcycle travel in Russia, bike shipping, internet access and how to overcome language barriers with one tiny book, then be sure to listen to this fascinating account of their experiences.Website: www.aussiesoverland.com.auFacebook: www.facebook.com/aussiesoverland/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On October 28, 2015, the National Insurance Crime Bureau released a report on United States motorbike thefts. In 2014, there was a total of 42,856 thefts reported, compared to 45,367 in 2013, a decrease of six percent. Great news, especially as motorcycle sales increased by four percent in the same period. The top 5 motorcycle stolen (by manufacturer):1. Honda2. Yamaha3. Suzuki4. Kawasaki5. Harley Davidson Most motorcycle thefts occurred in August (4965) and the fewest were in February (1978) indicating a weather influenced pattern, which remains consistent with previous years. With the cost of many motorcycle models now being $20,000 US or more, they have become a valuable target for thieves. The stolen bikes are either sold whole, stripped down for parts resale or reconstructed in to another motorcycle. Many parts, including frames, can be easily altered and reused. As such, there is a low recovery rate for stolen motorcycles, approximately 25-30 percent. Wanting some great answers on bike security, we figured the best place to turn to were the people who ride, the experts who have travelled to many different destinations in the world, and who would have the experience first hand on how to protect your motorcycle and gear from thieves. Sam Manicom is an adventurer and author that has travelled extensively. He completed an eight year and 200,000 mile (322,000 km) motorcycle adventure around the world, through 55 countries.www.sam-manicom.com Graham Field has been travelling for over 25 years. Overland motorcycle travel is his passion. He’s travelled around the world, and has written several books about his experiences.www.grahamfield.co.uk Grant Johnson is a world traveller and co-founder of Horizons Unlimited, an information hub for motorcycle travel.www.horizonsunlimited.com Shirley Hardy Rix & Brian Rix have been on several extended motorcycle adventures around the world and are the authors of several books.www.aussiesoverland.com.au See more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pan-American, Motorcycles & Friends - Good Things Come in Threes This is a story about friendship, trust and adventure. Steve Mason, Raymond Danton and Wilson Hutchison were friends and biking buddies in Southwest Scotland in their teens. They eventually drifted apart to different lives, as many of us do, living in different countries. After over 30 years, a chance encounter brings these friends back together and they once again begin doing bike trips together. After a few short adventures, they decide they are ready for something bigger and they take on the Pan-American Highway in February 2015. After about 5 months and 34,000 km (22,000 m) they still remain good friends with great memories and stories to tell. Website: www.thelongwayup.weebly.com/ Jupiter’s Travellers & the Ted Simon Foundation with Iain Harper Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Ted Simon Foundation, Iain Harper, comes on to ARR and explains what a Jupiter’s Traveller is, and how it came about. He also share some news exclusive to ARR. Website: www.jupiterstravellers.org Music Credits: Group: Song: see more at AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Africa Motorcycle Diaries - Spencer Conway In November, 2009, Spencer Conway left for a 9 month journey around Africa on his Yamaha XT660. His journey was documented by Diesel Films in partnership with the Discovery Channel. Although he was followed around by the film company for parts of the trip, they were not allowed to offer any assistance as the trip was to be completely solo and without a support team. The plan was to complete the tour and raise money for Save the Children UK for it’s projects in Africa. He experienced a great deal on this trip, being shot at by armed bandits, stoned by angry villagers and being robbed. Much has come of the adventure including a book that he is in the process of writing and a six episode programme on UK and Europe TV this November on the Travel Channel. Website: www.africa-bike-adventure.comTravel Channel promo: https://youtu.be/zoSO_Dn_a3sSave the Children UK: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk The Great Australian Ride - Stuart Ball An epic 21 day adventure ride across Australia to raise funds for SIDS and Kids. Website: http://www.thegreataustralianride.comSIDS and kids: www.sidsandkidsqld.org Music Credits:Group:Song:More at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Graham Field, motorcycle traveller and adventure author, talks about his newest book, Different Natures, a book based on his diary offering an honest and open insight in to Graham’s life and his experiences on his journeys covering a twelve year period, and three separate North American trips.Links, photos, music credits and more at www.adventureriderradio.com.Subscribe to Adventure Rider Radio on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Please rate and review us. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Flat tires will stop your motorcycle adventure quickly but it's a non-issue if you have the correct tools and the know-how. David Peterson, inventor and owner of BestRest Products, has some great tips and instruction for motorcycle tire repair, both for tubeless and tube type tires. We discuss some new tools and techniques that you may not have heard about before. Links and more at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Like us on Twitter and Facebook. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Living From The MotorcycleSome go for a few months, some for a few years. Scotty Kerekes has been living on the road for twenty-one years. What started out as a soul searching experience turned in to a lifestyle for him. After being on the road for a year, Scotty realized that there was no turning back. He ended up selling everything he owned except for what fit on his bike, and hit the road… for good.Scotty tells us what it’s like to live on the road, he is very candid about the hardships and highlights of his experiences. He talks about finding places to sleep, finances, the social aspect, relationships and more. It’s what some would perhaps consider an eccentric gypsy lifestyle, but for Scotty, and for a lot of us who dare to dream and dare to do, it just feels… right. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GypsyDrifters Riding Boots with Bret Tkacs from PSS Off Road: Do You Need Them or Not? An experts’ view on whether or not you need to invest in specialized adventure bike boots, or if your hiking boots will do the job. We also talk about what you should be looking for in boots. Website: pssor.com Music Credits: Group: CullahSong: No Home see more at - adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sibirsky Extreme - Walter Colebatch: Well known adventurer on the Adventure Motorcycle Community and the ADVRider forum for his exploits in to Russia, Mongolia and the Stans, Walter Colebatch is considered to be an expert in that area of travel by motorcycle. His help is sought after by many who are planning to travel to those areas. Sibirsky Extreme: In 2009, 2010 & 2012, Walter Colebatch, sometimes accompanied by other riders, rode exploratory motorcycle trips in to the extreme northern regions of Russia and Siberia. The trips resulted in the production of Sibirsky Extreme Project DVD and book. While the book is no longer available, follow the links below to purchase the DVD. Web: www.sibirskyextreme.com More at AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pakistan Woman Motorcycle ExplorerIn 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: @ZeniXeniFacebook: zenithirfan.zi More at http://www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jacqui Kennedy - Australian Postie Motorcycle 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 www.good-adv.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sherri Jo Wilkins - Solo Motorcycle travelSherri 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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jolandie Rust After circumnavigating Africa by motorcycle, 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. 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 Motorcycle Rims with T.G. “Woody” Witte From Woody's Wheel Works 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. more at https://adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Against all OddsBernard Smith was told it was too dangerous to take a blind woman around the world by motorcycle. 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/videos More at http://www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dream Racer - Motorcycle Journey 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.barrierevarjudreamracerwww.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.comFacebook: 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.auFacebook: www.facebook.com/aussiesoverland See more at https://adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ian Coates - No Map, No Plan, No WorriesAn unexpected Motorcycle TripHailing 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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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/aussiesoverland More at https://adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Across the Finish Line Ryan Pyle - Motorcycle Adventurer, TV PresenterRyan Pyle has finished his circumnavigation of Brazil for his upcoming series TOUGH RIDES Brazil. Jonathan Gibson“The planned motorcycle 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.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanswerisalwaysyesInstagram: https://instagram.com/j_gibson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TAIAY_JG Valerie ThompsonOften 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.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieFanPageTwitter: https://twitter.com/valeriethompson More at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Hillwww.thegeardude.com Lawrence Hacking's Overland Adventure:http://www.overlandadventurerally.com See more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 motorcycle travel 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 Websitehttp://www.adventuretrio.comThe Ted Simon Foundationhttp://www.jupiterstravellers.org 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/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. See more at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lois PriceTired 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 motorcycle 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 See more at www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Adventure Rider Radio turns one year old. ADV greats like Ted Simon, Sam Manicom, Grant Johnson, Rene Cormier and more.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/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Freedom on Both Ends of the Leash Ara Gureghian & Spirit Moto Travel Ara & his rescue dog, Spirit, have been motorcycling, 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/B00KOAGY4WHue 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. Jeremy Kroeker's New Book - Motorcycle Messengers 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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.comMelanie Cowpland is taking her autistic daughter to Africa on a motorcycle. What lies ahead could be sensational but will be trying.http://toafricawithautism.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Motorcycle 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. 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 RegionsOfficial 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/?internacionalMotorcycle 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/ More motorcycle adventure travel episodes at http://www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meet Jacqui Furneaux, a dedicated housewife nurse and motorcyclist, 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:http://jacquifurneaux.com/index.html More information at http://www.adventureriderradio.com Nate Hudson, an experienced motorcycle rider since the age of 16, is about to take a 17,000 mile motorcycle trip to promote Allstate’s “Ride for Awareness”. On this moto 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Samuele Marcora, is an avid motorcyclist and the Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Kent, UKSam 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 effects 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

ADV Motorcycle Suspension II Part 2 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:Sam Manicom www.sam-manicom.comIan Glynn Touratech-USA http://www.touratech-usa.com/Max McAllister Traxxion Dynamics http://www.traxxion.com/See more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.comGEM - Sam ManicomTHE FOSSE WAY – UKWhen 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 historyBeats the hell out of riding the motorway It’s great fun to rideAnd 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

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.comThe Ted Simon Foundation http://jupiterstravellers.org See more at Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast and Radio Show ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You're in for a shock, literally with this episode that focuses on motorcycle 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 motorcycle suspension and if you think this isn't about you - think again. More Moto at AdventureRiderRadio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Simon Pavey - off road motorcycle racer and riding instructor from Off-Road Skills in the UK talks about his world class BMW adventure motorcycle rider training school. Off Road Skillshttp://www.offroadskills.comAltRider's Don Hogan and Jeremy Lebreton discuss soft luggage and thier new pannier system that may revolutionize the way we pack adventure motorcycles.More on www.adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Should You Attend Off Road Motorcycle Training School Class? GEMS and Allan Karl Goes to China 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Herbert Schwarz - Not a Typical CEO - Still Living the Dream The name Touratech is well known among motorcyclists, especially, BMW fans but not the name Herbert Schwarz. Find out why. Herbert Schwarz is not your typical CEO. He does run an expanding motorcycle accessory 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 athttps://adventureriderradio.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 motorcycle travel book.Carla King: http://carlaking.comGrant Johnson: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★