Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

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 ★

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 riding his motorcycle 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pillion PowerUps and Downs of One or Two Motorcycle The ups and downs between riding with two motorcycles 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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tiffany Coates Grand Motorcycle 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 motorcycle riders 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: tiffanystravelsTiffany’s Website: www.tiffanystravels.co.ukBMW short documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaCl-G3RFgHorizons Unlimited: www.horizonsunlimited.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tiffany Coates Part 1 of Tiffany Coates' Grand Motorcycle Adventures Considered the world’s foremost female moto 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: @tiffanystravelsWebsite: www.tiffanystravels.co.uk BMW short documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCaCl-G3RFg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rachel Lasham and Ed March’s C90 Moto Adventures Hunkered down in Canmore Alberta Lasham and March motorcycle 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.ukRachel’s Blog: http://wanderonahonda.co.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/c90adventures ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Graham Hoskins, host of Adventure Motor 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 the show!Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventureRiderRadio. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 FieldAdventurer and Motorcycle travel author of Ureka and In Search of Greener Grass. http://grahamfield.co.uk Grant JohnsonMotorcycle traveller - riding two up with Susan JohnsonHorizons Unlimited - Hub of information for overlanders http://www.horizonsunlimited.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Postie Bike Rider - Nathan Millward Tours the GlobeNathan and Dorothy (the motorbike) 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 (the motorbike) 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Reflecting on 2014 Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Adventures 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, motorbike adventures 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection by Motorcycle 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.comWebsite: www.forksthebook.com Travelog: www.worldrider.com/blog ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Motorcycle. 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.comTwitter: @bijoulatina Published by: Road Dog Publications http://www.roaddogpub.com/node/427 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★