Rider Magazine Insider

Episode 85 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by Western Power Sports. Our guest is Dominick Lemerise-Gauvin, Manager of Global Product Strategy for Can-Am On-Road. We discuss the launch of Can-Am’s on-road program with the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS, the evolution of its 3-wheel vehicle platform, the Can-Am Canyon Redrock being selected as Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle of the Year, and Can-Am’s electric motorcycles, the Pulse and the Origin. LINKS: Can-Am, 2025 Motorcycle of the Year, Western Power Sports

Episode 84 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing and the Big East Powersports Show. Our guest is JT Nesbitt, who runs Bienville Studios in New Orleans. We talk about JT’s past projects with Confederate and Curtiss, and his latest creation, the Magnolia 4, the first American-made inline-Four in 83 years. LINKS: Bienville Studios, FLY Racing, Big East Powersports Show

Our guest on Episode 83 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Ken Engelman, the National Account Manager for Rider, American Rider, Woman Rider, and Powersports Business. Greg talks to Ken about building engagement between our audience and industry partners through our publications and at events like Daytona Bike Week, Americade, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and the Sturgis Rally.

Episode 82 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Our guest is Eric Trow, a contributing editor at Rider and the head of Stayin’ Safe Advanced Rider Training. We discuss some of our favorite rides, the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and other highways, and the story behind Eric’s grandfather’s Indian Chief.

Episode 81 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Shinko Tires. Our guest is Kyle Bradshaw, brand manager for Nelson-Rigg, a California-based company that has been making high-quality motorcycle luggage, covers, and apparel since 1982. Bradshaw shares Nelson-Rigg’s backstory as a family business and tells us about the Nelson-Rigg, Route 1, and Rigg Gear lines of luggage and other products. LINKS: Nelson-Rigg, Nelson-Rigg $300 Giveaway, Shinko Tires, Big East Powersports Show

Our guest on Episode 80 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Scott Calhoun, who co-founded Butler Maps with Fred and Court Butler. We talk about how Butler Maps got started, what goes into ranking the best motorcycle roads, and how Butler Maps are created. There are more than 50 Butler Maps for the U.S. covering the best paved roads, dirt roads, Backcountry Discovery Routes, and more. LINKS: ButlerMaps.com, Butler Maps on Facebook, Butler Maps on Instagram, Butler Maps on YouTube

Our guest on Episode 79 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Gordon McCall, Director of Motorsports at Quail Lodge & Golf Club. McCall oversees The Quail MotoFest, formerly known as The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, which takes place Saturday, May 17, at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. In addition to 11 traditional classes, there will be three featured classes: Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura, and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS. And the Legend of the Sport honoree will be Troy Lee. Tickets for The Quail MotoFest are available online or at the gate. LINKS: The Quail MotoFest, @TheQuailEvents (Facebook), @TheQuailEvents (Instagram)

Episode 78 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Western Power Sports. In this episode, Greg and Duke talk about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing and their video “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” They also talk about 2025 Daytona Bike Week: races, bike shows, Main Street, beach riding, and more. LINKS: “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” (YouTube), 2025 Daytona Bike Week Recap, Western Power Sports

Our guest on Episode 77 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Greg Sermabeikian, owner of Anthony’s Leatherworks and MX Boot Resole and Repair, which provides full services to alter, repair, refinish, and restore leather motorcycle jackets, suits, gloves, and boots. Anthony’s Leatherworks is a sponsor of MotoAmerica and an authorized service provider for Alpinestars, Dainese, Mithos, Rev’It, Spidi, and other leading brands. LINKS: AnthonysLeatherworks.com, MXBootRepair.com

On Episode 76 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast, co-hosts Greg Drevenstedt and Kevin Duke talk about Rider Magazine’s 50th anniversary and new motorcycles for the 2025 model year. This episode is sponsored by HardDrive American V-Twin products. LINKS: Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide, HardDrive

Our guest on Episode 75 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Sebastian Schoepe, the new CEO of EAGLERIDER, the world’s largest motorcycle rental and tour company. We talk to Schoepe about EAGLERIDER’s winter getaway tours, new off-road tours in Las Vegas, and more. This episode is sponsored by HardDrive American V-Twin products. LINKS: EAGLERIDER, HardDrive

Our guest on Episode 74 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Mike Noyes, the founder and visionary CEO of ALIV Worldwide, which provides curated powersports adventures. ALIV, a “country club for badasses,” helps participants get out of their comfort zone and strive for personal growth and transformation. LINKS: ALIVworldwide.com, ALIV on Instagram

Episode 73 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by Fire Power. Our guest is Austin Rothbard, Founder and CEO of Twisted Road, a peer-to-peer motorcycle rental platform. We learn how the rental process works, from both the owner and renter perspectives. Peer-to-peer rentals are a great way to try out new motorcycles or fly into an area for a motorcycle tour. LINKS: Twisted Road, FirePowerParts.com

Episode 72 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by Fire Power. We talk with Hunter Leonard, the creative force behind Leonard Motor Works. Leonard designed and built a vintage-styled all-electric motorcycle called Starrettania that won Best in Show at the Bring It Bike Show at the 2024 Americade rally. LINKS: LeonardMotorWorks.com, Bring It Bike Show Winners, FirePowerParts.com

On Episode 71 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast, we talk about the Americade rally, which takes place May 29 to June 1 in Lake George, New York. The world’s largest all-brand rally has scenic rides, demo rides, entertainment, and events. Rider and American Rider sponsor the Bring It Bike Show, with daily winners in multiple categories and a people’s choice Best of Show. Bring your motorcycle and show it off! LINKS: Americade.com, Bring It Bike Show registration

Our guests on Episode 70 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast are Paul Guillien andRon West of the Backcountry Discovery Routes organization, which is anonprofit thatcreates off-highway routes for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel and recreation. The newest Backcountry Discover Route is in Northern California and covers940 miles off-pavement from Mammoth Lakes to the high desert of the Modoc Plateau at the Oregon border. LINKS: RideBDR.com, @ridebdr on Instagram, Backcountry Discover Routes onFacebook

Episode 69 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Host Greg Drevenstedt invites his friend Kevin Duke, a veteran motojournalist who is editor-in-chief of American Rider, to talk about adventure bikes, which represent nearly half of the more than 70 new/updated motorcycles announced for the 2024 model year. LINKS: FLYracing.com, @flyracingUSA on Instagram

Episode 68 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Host Greg Drevenstedt talks with his friend Kevin Duke, a longtime motojournalist who is editor-in-chief of American Rider, about new/updated 2024 motorcycles, the popularity of adventure bikes, the rise of high-tech bikes, new small-displacement bikes, dirtbikes from Triumph and Ducati, and more. LINKS: FLYracing.com, @flyracingUSA on Instagram

Our guest on Episode 67 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Ellie Cooper, who got trapped in India during the Covid lockdown and spent more than 2 years living there and exploring the country by motorcycle. The July 2022 issue of Rider included Cooper’s feature “Himalayan Cliffhanger,” a gripping story about her riding India’s death road 2,000 feet above the Chenab River. The November 2023 issue included “India from Head to Toe,” about riding her Royal Enfield 4,500 miles from the high Himalayan passes to the southernmost tip of India. Check out Cooper’s book “Waiting for Mango Season,” available on Amazon, to read more about her adventures in India. LINKS: Waiting for Mango Season on Amazon, Ellie Cooper on Instagram

Our guests on Episode 66 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast are Jonas Zahn and Brenda Kuhl, who are competing in the 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball as Team 36 on a 1928 Moto Guzzi Sport 14 sidecar rig named “Renata.” The Motorcycle Cannonball is a coast-to-coast endurance rally for pre-1933 motorcycles that runs Sept. 7-24 and covers more than 3,800 miles. Zahn and Kuhl tell us about their backstory and preparations for the event. Team 36 is supported by Klim, Powersports Company, Beauboy Menswear, Ooga Brewing, Great Harvest Bakery, Stilettos on Steel, and the Partners at Axley Brynelson, LLP. Follow Pegleg Speed Shop on social media for daily updates. LINKS: PeglegSpeedShop, @peglegspeedshop on Instagram, @peglegspeedshop on Facebook, @peglegspeedshop on YouTube