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Show overview

For The Ride has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 65 episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 58 min and 1h 20m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 16 episodes published. Published by Triumph Motorcycles America.

Episodes
65
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
1h 10m
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

The official podcast of Triumph Motorcycles America, where host Adam VanderVeen interviews motorcyclists from all walks of life. The episodes will give you a deeper look at some of the most interesting people you'll ever meet on two wheels, including the impact that motorcycles have made on their personal and professional lives.

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S5 Ep 12Jordon Smith (Triumph Factory Racing)

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Triumph Factory Racing's, Jordon Smith, made history in 2025 as the first to secure a Triumph Supercross win, and is preparing to make his debut in the 450 class. In the episode Smith talks about growing up in the competitive world of youth motocross racing, the decision to transition to the 450 class, and being a contender for top golfer on the grid. Episode Links: Instagram: @JordonSmith.20 News: Triumph FELD VIP Experiences News: Triumph Racing Contingency Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Feb 19, 20261h 9m

S5 Ep 11Jess Stone (Ruffly - K9 Cockpit)

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World traveler, Jess Stone, is best know for her social media channel, GoRuffly, which she and her husband use to market their motorcycle dog carrier, the K9 Cockpit. After spending a few years in Guatemala and completing a Pan-American Highway trip, including the Darien Gap, Jess is back in the United States completing her first book and making appearances to raise funds and awareness for the charity Girl Up. Episode Links:Instagram: @GoRufflyInstagram: @K9MotoCockpitWebsite: GoRuffly.comYouTube: @GoRufflyNews: Montana BDRNews: Updated Trident 660 & Tiger Sport 660 Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jan 23, 20261h 5m

S5 Ep 10Jeremy Abbott (jeremyXplores)

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After many years as a drummer with a heavy tour schedule, Jeremy Abbott was ready for a change and shifted his focus to telling in depth stories of abandoned places via his YouTube channel, JeremyXplores. In this episode, Jeremy reflects on the past year, which included the lifechanging experiences of suffering a motorcycle accident and witnessing the frontline of Ukraine. Episode Links:YouTube: JeremyXploresInstagram: @JeremyXploresNews: Triumph Unleashed TourNews: New Thruxton 400 & Tracker 400 motorcycles Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jan 4, 20261h 38m

S5 Ep 9Chastin Brand (Pinstriping & Lettering)

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Georgia Pinstripe and Lettering artist, Chastin Brand, is a familiar face at many well know rider gatherings. When he's not busy with commercial work or live painting at events, Chastin spends his time enjoying off-road riding adventures with friends, and hosting an annual event on his property, The Wildsville Scramble. Episode Links:Instagram: @ChastinBrandInstagram: @Wildsville.GAWebsite: ChastinHandPainted.comWebsite: WildsvilleGA.comNews: New Tiger Alpine & Desert Editions Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Nov 22, 20251h 16m

S5 Ep 8Bryan Thompson (Thompson Cycles)

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Skateboarder and BMX rider turned motorcycle racer, Bryan Thompson, is now known for his custom motorcycle builds with Thompson Cycles. In this episode Bryan shares how he found his into building customs and setting land speed records, and reflects on some full circle moments building custom bikes for legends in the skateboarding world, Steve Caballero and Van Doren. Episode Links:Instagram: @ThompsonCyclesVANS Bike Video: Vimeo805 Speed Record Coverage: ArticleNews: Tiger 900 BRD "Founders Edition" Custom Fundraiser Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Nov 8, 20251h 10m

S5 Ep 7Jake Kiszka (Mirador & Greta Van Fleet)

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Talented guitarist, Jake Kiszka, is best known for co-founding and performing in Greta Van Fleet. In this episode I joined Jake at the Gibson Garage, where he spoke about his parallel journeys of discovering motorcycling and creating a new band MIRADOR, in which he is the co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist, all while juggling tour duties with GVF. We also dive deep into some technical guitar questions, and end with the first MIRADOR single, "Feels Like Gold". Episode Links:Instagram: @JakeKiszkaInstagram: @MiradorMiradorMiradorWebsite: MiradorBand.comSpotify: Mirador AlbumNews: New Cross Country Models Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Sep 20, 20251h 14m

S5 Ep 6Simon Cudby (MX Photographer)

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For decades, the hero images seen in Racer X magazine have been captured by veteran MX photographer Simon Cudby. After many years traveling to each race of the season, Cudby is enjoying a more balanced career with a new focus on adventure bike travel coverage. Most recently the new Triumph off-road models have been on the other side of his lens, shooting both press rides and new model launch assets. Episode Links:Instagram: @CudbyInstagram: @OffroadUndergroundWebsite: CudbyPhoto.comWebsite: OffroadUnderground.comNews: International Six Day Enduro Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Sep 1, 20251h 14m

S5 Ep 5David Aldana (Flat Track Legend)

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Legendary Flat Track racer David Aldana rode Triumph and BSA motorcycles at the start of his career in the early 70's. While David had a storied racing career across many disciplines, riding for many OEM's, with a large stack of wins to his name, he's gained additional notoriety for appearing in the pioneering motorcycle film, "On Any Sunday", and for his iconic "Bones" racing leathers. Later in his career David rode a Triumph again in AHRMA's Thruxton Cup Challenge series, which celebrates it's 20th Anniversary at the 2025 Barber Vintage Festival. Episode Links:Instagram: @David13AldanaNews: English Nick & Motorboat Headline Isle of Triumph Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Aug 20, 20251h 34m

S5 Ep 4English Nick (Radio DJ)

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One of Atlanta's beloved radio DJ's leans into his heritage with his on-air moniker, English Nick. The voice of 97.1 The River's mid-day segment known as the River Workforce is as passionate about riding motorcycles as he is classic rock. In the episode Nick talks about hosting Atlanta's longest running live-band karaoke, and why the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is now more meaningful than ever to him. Episode Links:Instagram: @EnglishNick67Distinguished Gentleman's Ride: English Nick's Fundraising ProfileNews: MY26 TF 250-X Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jul 25, 20251h 23m

S5 Ep 3Mikkel Haarup (Triumph SMX Racer)

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Danish Motocross racer Mikkel Haarup is midway through the 2025 Pro Motocross season, competing for the Factory Triumph Racing Team. After 7 races, the 23 year old racer is 6th in the overall 250 class standings in his first season racing in the US. In the episode, Haarup discusses his training and fitness, and shares how much he's enjoying this Pro Motocross season, where he's riding every track for the first time ever. Episode Links:Instagram: @MikkelHaarup11News: Sam Sunderland Announces World Record AttemptNews: All-New 2026 Scrambler 400 XC Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jul 12, 20251h 27m

S5 Ep 2Brock Gill (Moto Mission)

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Retired magician Brock Gill of the Moto Mission YouTube channel, is preparing for the daunting challenge of riding across all 50 United States in 50 days. Brock is already known for epic adventure rides on roads less traveled, where he shares his love of adventure bikes and the stories of people he encounters along the way. On June 28th, 2025, he'll take his mission to the next level as he completes 50 in 50, and brings his followers along for the ride with daily updates. Episode Links:Website: MotoMission.comInstagram: @BrockGillYouTube: @MotoMission.News: Triumph Originals Custom ContestNews: Record Breaking Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jun 20, 20251h 12m

S5 Ep 1Tim James (Backcountry Discovery Routes)

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The Board President and Creative Director of Backcountry Discovery Routes, Tim James, is fresh off the heels of completing the new South East BDR. The 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year shares the origins of the BDR, how he first got involved as a volunteer, and details the benefit that BDR offers to riders and to the communities they ride though. Episode Links:Website: RideBDR.comInstagram: @RideBRDSEBDR Documentary: YouTubeNews: Triumph Sponsors SE BDR Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jun 4, 20251h 21m

S4 Ep 12Ricky Carmichael (Motocross GOAT)

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The winningest motocross racer of all time, Ricky Carmichael, is staying busy as an analyst for Supercross & Motorcross on NBC, hosting the Title 24 Podcast with Ryan Villopodo, and handpicking the components for the all-new Triumph TF 450-RC edition motorcycle. In this episode, Ricky also dives into how he spends his rare free-time, his approach to retired-life fitness, and what it means to have a production motorcycle with his name on it. Episode Links:Instagram: @RickyCarmichaelTitle 24 Podcast: YouTubeNews: All-New TF 450-RCNews: Paul Edmondson Appointed Enduro Team ManagerNews: Jonny Walker Signs to Enduro Race Team Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Oct 3, 20241h 43m

S4 Ep 11Ed Quinn (Actor - The Oval)

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Most recently known for his role as President Hunter Franklin in Tyler Perry's "The Oval", Ed Quinn is a veteran actor, who is also a rock n roller and competitive kneeboarder. In the interview, Quinn shares what he loves about riding motorcycles, talks about living on-set when filming seasons of The Oval, and gives a download on the world of competition kneeboarding, fresh from the world championships in South Africa. Episode Links:Instagram: @EdwardQuinnWebsite: EdQuinn.comMusic: A Whole Lot of Rosie on SpotifyNews: 2025 Speed Twin 1200 / RS Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Sep 27, 20241h 20m

S4 Ep 10Adrienne Driggs (Gamer / Rider / Artist)

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Gamer and rider Adrienne Driggs is a two-bike Triumph owner who loves to attend riding events, and has recently started supporting the Women's Motorcycle Show. In this episode, which was recorded at The One Moto Show, Adrienne gives a brief overview of all things Twitch, and talks about her riding journey which has lead her to modifying her own bike which she now displays at various motorcycle shows around the US. Episode Links:Instagram: @AdrienneDriggsWebsite: Front Row Moto ShowInstagram: @WomensMotoShowTwitch: Adrienne DriggsNews: Paul Edmondson Appointed Enduro Racing ManagerNews: 50th Anniversary of Evel Knievel Rocket JumpPhoto Credit: Alex Vese Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Sep 16, 202441 min

S4 Ep 9Jalek Swoll (Triumph SuperMotocross Racer)

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Pro Motocross and Supercross racer, Jalek Swoll, has made history as the first rider to podium for Triumph Motorcycles in US Pro Motocross in Triumph's first year making an MX bike and competing with a factory race team. Jalek's strong season saw him consistently deliver top 10 finishes. In the interview leading into the 2024 SMX Playoffs, Swoll talks about his approach to racing, and a little bit about how he spends his limited down time. Episode Links:Instagram: @JS352Instagram: @OfficialTriumphRacingNews: Triumph Earns 6 MCN Awards Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Sep 6, 20241h 10m

S4 Ep 8Heath Cofran (Alpinestars)

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As a retired amateur racer, Heath "The Chief" Cofran brings a deep understanding of rider safety to his role as Media and Communications Director for Alpinestars. In the interview Heath reminisces about his racing days, and dives deep into some of the technology that AStars has been developing to keep riders safe. Episode Links:Instagram: @HeathTheChiefInstagram: @AlpinestarsWebsite: Alpinestars.comWebsite: AStars x Triumph CollectionNews: Triumph Finishes 1-2 at AdventureTrackers RaceNews: Jalek Swoll Gets First Triumph Pro Motocross Podium Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Aug 20, 20241h 32m

S4 Ep 7Matt McKenna (Imperial Moto)

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Seeking to combine his passions, Matt McKenna founded Imperial Moto, a moto inspired coffee shop in Miami's Little River Neighborhood, which has grown to become a Saturday and Sunday destination for two-wheel and four-wheel enthusiasts. Before detouring into DJ names and motorcycles, Matt details what goes into a great cup of coffee, and how Imperial has worked to achieve responsibly grown brews with premium flavor. Episode Links:Instagram: @Real_McKennaInstagram: @ImperialMotoWebsite: ImperialMoto.comNews: Autumn / Winter '24 Heritage CollectionSoundcloud: DJ Matt E Love Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Aug 5, 202434 min

S4 Ep 6KJ Apa (One Fast Move)

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Most known for his role as Archie in the series Riverdale, actor KJ Apa portrays an up and coming club motorcycle racer in the film One Fast Move, which debut's August 8th on Amazon Prime Video. During the interview, KJ dives into the craft of acting, learning to ride, and his new-found love for motorcycles and appreciation for racing and racers. Episode Links:Instagram: @KJApaOne Fast Move: Official TrailerIMDB Profile: KJ ApaNews: Always Something Travel SeriesPhoto Credit: Frank Masi Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jul 25, 20241h 44m

S4 Ep 5Kelly Blatz (One Fast Move)

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Actor turned director, Kelly Blatz has dedicated the past three years creating the film 'One Fast Move', a scripted feature length film that lives in the world of American club racing, which releases on Amazon Prime Video on August 8th, 2024. In the interview, Kelly discusses the process of writing and a capturing the film and also speaks about his first experience riding on track at the Circuito de Jerez during the press ride of the Triumph Street Triple 765 family. Episode Links:Instagram: @KellyStevenBlatzOne Fast Move: Official TrailerIMDB Profile: Kelly BlatzNews: Record Breaking 2024 DGR ResultsPhoto Credit: Frank Masi Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jul 8, 20241h 23m
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