Deep Trouble: Spencer and Cathy Conway | Clinton Smout from 2023-10-26T19:32

In this exclusive series, we’ll explore the captivating stories of riders who found themselves in DEEP TROUBLE. We'll be dissecting these situations, shedding lig...

Motorcycle Adventure Haks: Brendon and Kira Hak from 2023-10-19T22:48

Brendon and Kira Hak have been living a nomadic lifestyle for the past six years. Kira has always had a passion for travel and Brendon for motorsports, so after a couple of life-altering events ...

5 Techniques for Picking Up a Motorcycle - Clinton Smout - RIDER SKILLS from 2023-10-12T16:20

Riding a motorcycle through challenging terrain can be extremely satisfying, but even with experience, things can go wrong, and you may find yourself pick...

Riding Solo: Living Life by a Compass - Helen Lloyd from 2023-10-05T21:40

Helen Lloyd’s expectations and views on travel have changed over the course of almost two decades of travelling. Some years ago, Helen had embarked on a solo bicycle trip around Africa, which ha...

Around the World in Record Time: Bridget McCutchen’s Motorcycle Quest from 2023-09-28T23:21

Have you ever wondered about embarking on a big trip, such as travelling around the world, going from Alaska to Ushuaia, or exploring a foreign country for a few months? Have you ever doubted yo...

Travel With No End Date - Mad or Nomad from 2023-09-21T22:00

Andy and Alissa have spent the past 19 years experiencing adventure at every turn. They have hiked, backpacked, and travelled by vehicle and motorcycle, but it has always left them yearning for ...

RIDER SKILLS: Pro Tips for Day Tripping with Fellow Riders from 2023-09-14T18:08

Day trips with a group of riders are a great way to have full-on adventures. Whether starting from a hotel room or your own doorstep, having others along not only makes the ride safer but also m...

2 Up and Overloaded on a 21.4 HP Motorcycle in Indonesia - Tim and Marisa Notier from 2023-09-07T21:00

In 2017, Tim and Marisa Notier embarked on an epic journey around the world, riding a KTM motorcycle. They travelled through North and South America, followed by Africa. When the pandemic brough...

Motorcycling From Alaska to Ushuaia Via Mountain Peaks - James Barkman from 2023-08-31T20:42

Growing up, James Barkman had a friend who always talked about riding from Alaska to Ushuaia. When he got the call that his friend...

How Your Helmet is Damaging Your Hearing from 2023-08-24T22:08

As the wind rushes past you while riding your motorcycle, the sights, smells and sounds all play a part in the experience and thrill of the ride. However, beneath the excitement lies a potential...

Mastering Motorcycle Camping: Over 40 Years of Wisdom from Seasoned Riders from 2023-08-17T22:30

The thrill of the road, the call of the wild and the comforts of home - motorcycle camping trips can have all those things. If you’re planning a trip or j...

RIDER SKILLS: The Magic Formula for Climbing Hills - Clinton Smout from 2023-08-10T17:21

Every hill has its own characteristics that often change with the season and over time, which for an adventure rider means having a unique approach for every hill climb. But according to Clinton...

Motorcycle Camping Secrets From World Travelers from 2023-08-03T18:45

In this episode, we delve into the world of motorcycle camping, where the thrill of the open road meets the serenity of nature. Ou...

The World is Too Big - Travis and Chantil Gill from 2023-07-27T21:27

Travis and Chantil Gill have been on their trip around the world for over three years, but they have not yet completed their exploration of Europe. Initially restricted by the pandemic, they fou...

In Search of Nirvana From the Seat of His Motorcycle - Alan Reid from 2023-07-21T01:22

Alan Reid is on a mission to find his nirvana, the place that just might inspire him to set down roots. He left British Columbia about a year ago on the most suitable motorcycle for him, a KLR, ...

RIDER SKILLS: Why and How to Stand on Your Motorcycle Properly - Clinton Smout from 2023-07-14T00:59

Should you stand up on your motorcycle and if so, why would you stand and when would you do it? And if you are going to stand how do you do it and feel confident? Perhaps you're a rider who some...

Ted Simon - Looking Back on Life at 92 from 2023-07-06T21:21

In 1973, Ted Simon set out on a remarkable four-year journey around the world on a Triumph Tiger. After completing this adventure, he wrote Jupiter's Travels, which became a bestseller and inspi...

Bill Dragoo Inspires the Crucial Link Between Fitness and Adventure Motorcycle Riding from 2023-06-30T01:18

Some level of physical fitness is crucial for adventure motorcyclists as it can significantly enhance the riding experience and ensure safety. Endurance, strength...

Keith Code: Racing with Passion, Living with Purpose - The Inspiring Journey of a Motorcycling Icon from 2023-06-23T01:36

Keith Code is a renowned figure in the world of motorcycle racing and training. With decades of experience as a former racer and an influential coach, Code has re...

South American Troubles Lead to Motorcycle Adventure - Rose Padilla and Chad Horton from 2023-06-15T19:36

According to the Greek philosopher, Epictetus, “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react that matters.”  Rose Padilla and Chad Horton were looking to their future and thought they had the...

RIDER SKILLS: Obstacles - Avoid, Hit or Stop - The Hows and Why's - Clinton Smout from 2023-06-08T19:45

For motorcyclists, obstacles appear in many forms. On the street there may be road damage including missing asphalt on the road edges, potholes, construction, debris, dead animals and more. And ...

A Motorcycle Saved My Life - lori lozinski from 2023-06-01T20:20

After suffering a tragic double loss lori lozinski felt alone in the world, an orphan grappling with an existential crisis. lori found herself spiralling emotiona...

Better Motorcycle Travel Budgeting - Michnus and Elsebie Olivier from 2023-05-25T21:58

Budgeting for a trip has always been a bit of an enigma, there are so many variables to consider. Will you camp, stay in hostels or B&B’s, all decisions that change the budget drastical...

Will Trade Cat-Sitting for Accommodations - Sharon and Doug Wildeboer from 2023-05-18T22:00

Sharon and Doug Wildeboer are a close couple, used to spending time together and both ride their own motorcycles. Doug is the original motorcyclist of the two and it was his idea to travel by mo...

RIDER SKILLS: Pivot and Spin Turns in Tight Spots- Clinton Smout from 2023-05-11T21:42

Combine a heavy adventure motorcycle with a narrow trail or tight space and turning around becomes a foot wrestle at best, or a job fit for a team. Today on Adventure Rider Radio’s exclusive Rid...

Patch and Plug Motorcycle Tire Repairs Made Easy - David Petersen from 2023-05-04T19:14

Many riders lack the confidence and skill to repair their own tire at the side of the road and much of that is derived from two things, not having practiced the s...

Exploring Limits on the Frontier: Jackie Layng and David Focardi from 2023-04-27T16:35

Jackie Layng and her partner Davide Focardi came from Ireland to America in part to ride the Dalton and then to continue down into South America. Jackie was a rel...

Riding the Slow Lane Around the World - Graeme and Katrina Perkins from 2023-04-20T23:48

Graeme and Katrina Perkins are riding the slow lane around the world. They left Australia back in 2016 and thought it could take a couple of years to explore the globe, but it’s now sev...

RIDER SKILLS: Dirt Rider Refresher for Adventure Motorcycles - Clinton Smout from 2023-04-13T18:35

There is a lot to remember when riding an adventure motorcycle in the dirt and challenges often come up quickly leaving little time for contemplation. That’s when having the skills you need in m...

A Stone's Throw from the Arctic Circle - Chase Eckert from 2023-04-07T00:31:48

Chase Eckert says he’s drawn to fantastic stories told by amazing people and feels that if you listen to enough interesting people for long enough you will end up trying something interesting yo...

The Trail from Hell - Clinton Smout from 2023-03-31T00:42:50

Nothing beats heading out for a riding adventure with a group of friends, enjoying the ride and having someone watch your back while you watch theirs. But, there are some things that you should ...

Escape on Two Wheels - Tom Reuter from 2023-03-23T22:17

They say that everything has a season in life, a time, perhaps even a lifespan, and when it’s over we need to let it it go and move forward. But it doesn’t mean w...

The Pack Track - 9 Years Motorcycling The World from 2023-03-17T01:57:20

Janell and Stuart Clarke are both engineers and both enjoyed travelling and exploring the Australian outback by four wheel drive having so much fun that they decided to explore the world. So the...

RIDER SKILLS: Easy Lesson Makes Sand Riding Fun on ADV Motorcycles - Chris Birch from 2023-03-09T20:53:31

Chris Birch thinks that sand really gets a bad rap and that riding in sand is fun, not just for him but for all riders. And if you disagree, it could be that you either need to tweak your skills...

Circling Back to the Motorcycle: Patrick Cheever from 2023-03-03T01:52:55

When Patrick Cheever was about seven years old his dad brought home a moped, and Patrick thought it was a dream machine. He racked up mile after mile riding the moped back and forth in his drive...

Leaving The Motorcycles Behind - Tom Medema from 2023-02-24T01:44:48

Why would anyone ride a motorcycle to an exotic location in a faraway place and then just leave the bike behind? To date, there are about 175 riders who have done just that. They’ve ridden these...

Last Big Ride - Brett Anderson from 2023-02-16T22:06:09

It was something he dreamed of doing, something on his bucket list. Brett Anderson was going to ride his motorcycle to Ushuaia one day, perhaps in retirement when he had more time. Brett had a b...

RIDER SKILLS: Motorcycle Wrestling - Clinton Smout from 2023-02-10T01:20:01

Rolling along a trail or down the road on a motorcycle emanates a sense of grace and precision, but when the rolling slows to a stop that same motorcycle suddenly feels like a pig. And trying to...

Getting the Most From Your Motorcycle Suspension - Traxxion Dynamics from 2023-02-03T02:47:48

Every motorcycle has some suspension settings that can and should be adjusted for you and your load - so ask yourself, when was the last time, or maybe when was the first time you adjusted or re...

Landslides, Roadblocks and Protests in South America - Wayne Kouf from 2023-01-27T01:06:45

Wayne Kouf is heading to Ushuaia, Argentina. His plan is to stay off the beaten track and find some challenges like the Trampoline of Death - fabled to be one of the most dangerous roads in Sout...

Riding a Dirt Ribbon North to Alaska - Jeff Davison from 2023-01-20T00:48:17

Deadhorse, Alaska is an unincorporated community that supports oil operations in nearby Prudhoe Bay and is a temporary home for two to three thousand nonpermanent workers. To get to Deadhorse yo...

RIDER SKILLS: Brushing Up on Motorcycle Water Crossing Techniques - Clinton Smout from 2023-01-13T01:04:09

Crossing a river, pond or puddle can be great fun, exhilarating in fact, that is assuming you make it through. Because if you don’t, the result can run from mild to very serious, even leaving yo...

What is CAN-bus and How to Add Motorcycle Accessories - HEX Innovate - Stephan Thiel from 2023-01-05T23:43:19

We’ve heard much talk and debate about the modern motorcycle, with its computer systems and how it affects one’s ability to ride in remote or far off places. Some riders insist on riding bikes t...

The New Patagonia Motorcycle Loop - Michelle Lamphere from 2022-12-30T01:54:32

On last month’s episode of RAW, the panel discussed some of the most iconic places in the world to ride a motorcycle and what they came up with was The 7 Wonders of the Motorcycle Travel World. ...

Once Around the Block - Steve Mason from 2022-12-23T02:23:44

Several years ago, Steve Mason and some good friends spent five months on the road, an exceptional trip riding through foreign lands and crossing borders. When it was over, they headed home and ...

RIDER SKILLS: How To Stop Dropping Your Motorcycle At Slow Speeds from 2022-12-15T19:47:04

We all know that a motorcycle is less stable at slow speeds, which is when so many falls happen. For street riders, it’s usually parking lots or roadside stops where slow tip overs happens, but ...

An Unlikely Motorcycle Adventure on the TAT - Brendan O'Leary from 2022-12-08T21:58:29

Riding the Trans America Trail across the United States can be a challenge in itself. But add to that challenge a motorcycle that is so unsuited to the task it would almost be considered insane ...

The Road Made Clear - Declan McEvoy from 2022-12-02T00:59:41

Declan McEvoy arrived at work one day to discover that one of his co-workers wasn’t there, that he had actually died while getting ready for work that very morning. It hit Declan hard - not only...

Taking the Final Voyage of the Stahlratte to Cuba - Jamie Zelazny from 2022-11-25T00:39:39

Back in March 2021, the Stahlratte sailing ship, which had up until then been ferrying passengers and motorcycles around the Darien Gap, made its final voyage. Except this voyage wasn’t around t...

RIDER SKILLS: Choosing Your Line and Other Tips For Scouting Rough Sections from 2022-11-17T19:08:53

Both on and off-road, choosing the correct line is an important riding skill and it can make the difference of whether or not you get through a challenging situation....

No Bike, No License, No Gear - Taking the Leap to do a Motorcycle Adventure from 2022-11-11T01:19:25

Matt Shields and his fiancé, Lucie, wanted to do an adventure and they decided the mode of transportation would be a motorcycle. And although they had no bike, no license and no gear they decide...

What Happens After the Crash - Dave Prigel and Clinton Smout from 2022-11-04T01:48:30

A few years ago, David Prigel had a motorcycle get-off on his way to work, one that resulted in injuries and a short stint at the hospital. David’s wife wasn’t keen on the idea of him getting ba...

Riding Into Fear - Mathew Sturtevant from 2022-10-27T22:13:56

For most of his adult life, Mathew Sturtevant found himself so paralyzed with anxiety and fear that it limited him in almost everything he did. In search of a cure, he decided to face the dragon...

RIDER SKILLS: Off-Road Tire Pressure Settings for Adventure Motorcycles from 2022-10-20T20:27:56

Motorcycle tire pressure settings are critical and for adventure motorcycles heading into the dirt it could make the difference between a fun ride or steady frustration, but does the perfect set...

Life is Short - It's Time to Ride - Jon Evans from 2022-10-13T18:24:17

Jon Evans was at a low point in the adventure of life, having recently gone through a divorce, when a YouTube video caught his eye. By the time it was over Jon knew what he needed to do - go to ...

On Land and Sea - Two Unique Ways of Motorcycle Travel from 2022-10-06T16:15:26

What if you could go on a motorcycle camping trip and not take any gear? Sean Burch did just that when he recently rode the South Carolina Adventure Route, and met up with his wife at the end of...

Having What it Takes to do a Solo Motorcycle Trip - Ali Peberdy from 2022-09-29T22:16

Ali Peberdy, retired motorcycle cop, has just returned from an eight week trip to Europe. Before she left, we spoke with Ali and she told us about some concerns she had, things like dropping her...

RIDER SKILLS: Adventure Motorcycle - How to Ride Obstacles on Downhill from 2022-09-22T23:46:09

Riding a motorcycle downhill isn’t particularly difficult, but what does make it difficult and unnerving for many riders are the obstacles encountered on the hill. If it were just a steep slope ...

Anatomy of a Motorcycle Trip Gone Wrong - Jeff and Kelly Traviss from 2022-09-16T00:05:08

It all began with an image of a modern day Marlboro Man, rugged, weathered and on an adventure. The image that would eventually lead to the experience that Jeff and Kelly Traviss had on a dream ...

Rising to the Challenge: Jess and Greg Stone from 2022-09-09T00:46:06

The idea of riding a motorcycle around the world presents enough challenges for the average rider, there’s border crossings, break downs, logistics, and so many other...

Extraordinary Stories of South America - Spencer Conway from 2022-09-01T20:42:05

Spencer Conway and his wife, Cathy Nel, have a goal to circumnavigate all seven continents on Earth. So far Spencer has completed Africa, which most riders would cons...

10,000 Miles at 80 - A Cowboy's Ride from 2022-08-25T21:56:36

When Tom Fitzgerald asked his friend Patrick Farrell if he could talk to him, there was a plan brewing in his mind, one that he wanted Patrick to be a part of. Tom is...

Rider Skills: How to Become an Aggressive Rider and Why You Should - Chris Birch from 2022-08-18T23:13:53

Aggressive rider? Sounds counterintuitive but there are times when you want to be an aggressive rider and riding instructor, Chris Birch, explains how becoming an agg...

Rider Skills: Does Your Motorcycle, Experience and Skill Level Suit the Adventure? from 2022-08-11T19:05:47

Trip planning builds excitement - who’s going, what does the motorcycle need, what to pack and of course the route. The route is a big part of the excitement and ther...

5 Mistakes Motorcycle Campers Make | Moto Camping Tips from 2022-08-04T23:28:48

Camping from your motorcycle can be one of the most rewarding things you can do on two wheels, but for the uninitiated it can be a formidable task trying to figure ou...

Preparing for a Motorcycle Trip - Not Just About the Gear - Doug and Sharon Wildeboer from 2022-07-29T01:10:07

Planning your adventure as a couple is half the fun. You choose the bikes, the gear, the route.  But the hard stuff, the st...

Mud, Sweat and Tears - Not Everyone Makes it Through - Wayne Mitchell from 2022-07-21T21:40:15

What is it about the Darien Gap that draws people to it? Is it the bot flies, the venomous snakes, the bandits, the extremely rough terrain? There are options for get...

Going Solo - Ali Peberdy from 2022-07-14T23:04:11

Ali Peberdy has been riding motorcycles for about forty years, she’s worked as a police officer and some of those years she was a motorcycle cop. She’s ridden thousan...

Rider Skills: Top 3 Road Hazards for Motorcyclists - Clinton Smout from 2022-07-07T19:33:39

When you think ‘road hazards’, some of the obvious come to mind. Pot holes, uneven road surfaces, debris… those are just a few of the hazards we have to watch for, bu...

Solo Rider's Guide to Motorcycle Rescue from 2022-07-01T02:01:46

For the solo rider, or the times when any rider finds themselves solo and having an adventure, it doesn’t take much to find yourself in a situation where your motorcycle has landed on its side, ...

Yukon Travel - Clinton Smout from 2022-06-23T20:56:28

Clinton Smout, a regular on our Rider Skills segments, just returned from a trip to the Yukon, where he was the sweep and support rider for a commercial trip organizer. While he was on the trip,...

Shifting Gears After 17 Years on the Road - Lisa and Simon Thomas from 2022-06-17T01:16:52

Seventeen years of continuous travel by motorcycle has come to an end for Lisa and Simon Thomas as Lisa’s health and a pandemic has changed everything for them. A few years ago they bought a hom...

Why Indonesia Should be on Your Moto Destination List - Dustin Evans from 2022-06-09T23:17:26

Dustin Evans has spent a lot of time travelling by motorcycle, living and working off a bike for eight years. He’s been to 132 countries, but one country that is particularly interesting to him ...

How to Avoid the Dreaded Dead Motorcycle After Storage from 2022-06-03T01:40:23

Whether you’re storing your motorcycle in another country while you fly back home for a while, doing winter storage or just parking it for a few months, there are some basic things you should do...

Travel by Motorcycle While You Can - Bert Boute from 2022-05-26T18:52:55

Bert Boute is, or was, a product designer. He’s now what you might call a nomad, traveling around the world on his Africa Twin motorcycle. In Bert’s family he’s not t...

Unexpected Turns - Tiffani Burkett and David Hayward from 2022-05-19T20:18:39

Sometimes when the unexpected happens it can be a good thing, and for Tiffani Burkett it turned out to be a very good thing. After losing her job, Tiffani decided to take the opportunity to go o...

Unfinished Business - An Adventure Cut Short from 2022-05-13T00:03:11

Todd and Christian are a father and son who found themselves lacking adventure in life. So, for his dad’s birthday Christian gifted him a motorcycle and a motorcycle safety course. Soon they set...

Rider Skills: Motorcycle Counter Weighting for Balance and Traction from 2022-05-05T16:02:47

Counter Weighting is simply balancing your motorcycle with your body, and learning to do it correctly will take your skills to the next level. Today on our exclusive RIDER SKILLS program we have...

How Happenstance Led to Motorcycle Adventures on Vermont’s Back Roads from 2022-04-28T20:50

Four years ago, Chris Corcoran and Darin Gillies showed up for a group ride in northern Vermont - they didn’t know each other, both were newly back in to riding, both had bikes too big for what ...

Motorcycle Twists and Wild Tales - Dan Byers from 2022-04-21T23:37:53

This story has so many twists and wild tales in it that if you didn’t know it was all true, you’d think it a fantastic work of fiction. Dan Byers put everything on the line for his adventure of ...

Should You Stand or Sit on an Adventure Motorcycle? from 2022-04-15T00:56:48

When you come to a tough section on a road or trail, you may ask yourself should you stand or should you sit?  On this in depth episode, we talk to an...

Colombia Motorcycle Travel: Low-Budget, Stunning and Mostly Undiscovered from 2022-04-08T02:20:09

Not too long ago the city of Medellin, Colombia was considered the most dangerous city in the world, and the whole country of Colombia was known as the murder capital of the world. With such a d...

Rider Skills: Mods that your Adventure Motorcycle Needs - Clinton Smout from 2022-03-31T17:21:42

Manufacturers have to work within the constraints of a budget to keep motorcycles affordable. If you want to make your bike a serious adventure motorcycle, the trick is to understand which compo...

Motorcycle Border Crossing Tips and Inside Information from 2022-03-24T21:41:57

International borders can be the gateway to adventure, discovery and vacations but they can also be aggravating, arduous and problematic, particularly if you don’t follow the rules or aren’t awa...

How a First Motorcycle Trip Ended Up Being a Trip Around the World from 2022-03-18T00:51:14

It all began when a novel idea for a two-up motorcycle road trip transformed a couple of backpackers into motorcycle travellers. Sandra Steliga and Fiona Cheng wer...

Dr Chris Leatt Explains the Neck Brace for Motorcyclists from 2022-03-10T23:58:59

Just over 20 years ago, neurosurgeon and motorcyclist Dr Chris Leatt witnessed his friend and fellow rider die from a motorcycle related neck injury. Dr Leatt decided to find a solution to reduc...

It's all About How it Feels - Mike Coan from 2022-03-04T01:53:42

Mike Coan is a motorcycle traveller and one of the founders of Warm & Safe Heated Gear in Milwaukie, Oregon. He and his wife, Susan, have been designing and manuf...

Rider Skills: In Three Easy Steps - Log Crossing with Chris Birch from 2022-02-24T23:52:57

Getting your adventure motorcycle over a log can be a daunting experience, but learning how to do it can open up a whole new world for you. On this episode of Rid...

How a Free Motorcycle Changed Me Forever - Dustin Nere from 2022-02-18T01:58:51

Dustin Nere wasn’t interested in travel, he’d barely stepped foot out of the United States. Instead he did what he thought he was supposed to do, buy a house, get...

Gibb River Road Adventure - Kimberly, Western Australia from 2022-02-11T02:53:34

In the North West of Australia, lays the Kimberly Wilderness area and that’s where the famous Gibb River Road is found. The Gibb River Road is part of the Savanna...

Changing Up the Ride With an Extra Wheel from 2022-02-04T00:41:14

We recently did an episode about sidecars and how they changed the ride, but there are other ways of adding a third wheel that not only changes the ride but adds ...

The Moment Collectors - Sam Manicom from 2022-01-28T01:08:10

It seems lately we are inundated with pessimism and yet there are still countless inspirational stories being told around the world. Many of these stories come fr...

Rider Skills: 5 Minute Slow Speed Exercises - Clinton Smout from 2022-01-21T02:01:44

There is no doubt that practice improves our riding skills, but sometimes life gets in the way and then throw in weekend rides, how do you find time to set up pra...

Trouble at the Bolivian Border - Michnus and Elsebie Olivier from 2022-01-14T01:59:52

Michnus and Elsebie Olivier have remained on the road during the entire two year pandemic, and so far they have managed to navigate rather successfully the world of COVID travel. They have done ...

Sidecars in Motion - What's the Attraction? from 2022-01-07T00:45:45

Riding a sidecar outfit is completely different from riding on two wheels, you could say like riding a horse of a different color. And some riders either love riding with a sidecar or simply fin...

Learning Through Life and Motorcycle Experiences from 2021-12-29T17:20:10

In this past year, we’ve interviewed many riders who have all contributed greatly to the show by sharing their experiences and the things they’ve learned while travel...

Rider Skills: How To Ride Rocks - Shawn Thomas from 2021-12-23T23:00

Riding a motorcycle over rocks present all kinds of challenges for the rider and as they get bigger, so does the challenge. On this episode we have instructor Shawn T...

Coast to Coast - Trans America Trail on Electric Zero Motorcycle from 2021-12-17T01:07:49

After three years of dreaming and planning, Kevin and Amy Edwards rode the incredible Trans America Trail coast to coast, Kevin on his Zero DSR motorcycle and with hi...

Riding the Right Track - Steve Molinelli from 2021-12-09T22:11:49

Steve Molinelli had what the outside world saw as a successful life, one that was heavily centred around motorcycling. But, when his local track was shut down his wor...

The Average Motorcyclist - Tim Randall from 2021-12-02T04:42:37

We’ve had some incredible travellers on this podcast and have been regaled with tales of adventure to far off and exotic places, trips around the world and years spen...

Rider Skills: How a Motorcycle Clutch Works and How Much Abuse it Can Take from 2021-11-26T00:19:39

When maneuvering at low speeds, slipping the clutch on your motorcycle is an essential skill with a manual clutch. Most riders learn that if you slip the clutch too much you can wear ...

What You Should be Wearing Under Moto Gear May Surprise You from 2021-11-19T00:16:05

The motorcycle industry offers many choices of underlayers for motorcycle gear. Different models, materials, and thickness. And it would make sense that the more laye...

This is Totally Absurd - Keith Futcher from 2021-11-12T00:59:10

It all started when Keith Futcher saw a glossy photo in a glossy magazine that ignited a desire to ride a motorcycle to the Sahara to see a sunrise. Except Keith didn...

Saying Their Good-Byes to Kenya and on to New Adventures - Tim and Marisa Notier from 2021-11-05T00:39:15

A few years ago, Tim and Marisa set out to explore the world, they travelled through North and South America, then headed to Africa. When the pandemic hit and many travellers headed home, Tim an...

Skulls and Close Calls from 2021-10-29T00:45:56

Michnus and Elsie Olivier from PikiPiki Overland are in the thick of things in Oaxaca, Mexico awaiting the celebrations of Day of the Dead. They share their experienc...

Rider Skills: Riding 2-Up Off-Road with Bill Dragoo from 2021-10-21T14:08:05

Even if you don’t ride 2-up chances are if you ride with others, or are inclined to help someone in need, you may end up having to put someone on the back off your bike at some point. Maybe whil...

A Different Kind of Passenger - Jess and Greg Stone from 2021-10-14T20:30:41

After an eight month trip around South America, Jess and Greg Stone fell in love with Guatemala. They moved there in 2016 and adopted a German Shepherd that has since been a regular passenger on...

GEARING UP: Soft Luggage vs Hard Luggage - The Essential Pannier from 2021-10-07T21:21:51

Hard or soft luggage has always been a hotly debated topic for motorcyclists, and of course, everyone has an opinion. And while each has its pros and cons, it’s ultimately up to the rider what s...

Overcoming Limitations Through Motorcycling - Kathleen Terner from 2021-10-01T00:38:44

When Kathleen Terner first got on a motorcycle with her future husband, she instantly fell in love with riding and she spent four years on the back of his bike until the relationship ended. But,...

A Rocket Scientist Explains What Really Happens With Peg Weighting from 2021-09-23T23:34:52

Some riders say that peg weighting doesn’t matter, that the physics of weighting the motorcycle with your feet doesn’t change from one peg to the other. On this episode, we have celebrated off-r...

Rider Skills: The Turn Around - Clinton Smout from 2021-09-16T19:32:21

When you see a group of motorcyclists getting ready to ride away after a break, you can be pretty sure that in that group, in any group really, you’ll probably see a few that haven’t got the han...

Life is an Adventure - Kelvin and Suzie Prevett from 2021-09-09T23:17:28

Kelvin and Suzie Prevett met through a biker meet up app, and they were clear from the onset that neither was interested in a relationship. But, within a couple of months they realized they had ...

Motorcycle Musings: Chris Carter - Motion Pro from 2021-09-03T00:22:40

Chris Carter started riding motorcycles back in the 1960’s when he was a teenager, in 1968 he started riding trials and then moved on to motocross and off-road racing. After working in the power...

Discovery on the Dalton - Kevin Stratton from 2021-08-26T21:46:08

In 2013 Kevin Stratton and his son left Minnesota and headed up the Dalton Highway, with Kevin hoping that the motorcycle trip would create a bond between father and son that couldn’t be broken ...

Sam Manicom: The Most Supportive Person in the Room from 2021-08-19T20:04:41

Sam Manicom has been drawn to adventure from a very young age, he’s travelled extensively, has compiled a wealth of knowledge, and advocates motorcycle travel in particular, encouraging people t...

Riding the Great River Road from 2021-08-13T00:34:56

This summer, in two trips, brothers Jared Andersson and Heath Anderson rode on the Great River Road which follows the course of the Mississippi River from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexic...

Rider Skills: Getting a Grip on Gravel Cornering - Chris Birch from 2021-08-06T00:03:32

On this episode of Rider Skills you’ll learn how to corner in gravel confidently, you’ll pick up key tips like when to sit and when to stand, and how your bike design will affect that decision. ...

Working to Ride: Hank Arriazola from 2021-07-29T22:06:22

Hank Arriazola is a long time BMW rider with a passion for travel and photography. He’s travelled extensively in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Africa, putting 540,000 miles on his ...

Motorcycle Theft Tracking and Prevention Tips from 2021-07-22T21:46:09

Motorcycle theft can and does happen all around the world and chances are either you, or someone you know, or someone you’ve heard about has had their motorcycle stolen. Thieves are quick and th...

How Dare They Shoot At Me - Riding By The Seat Of My Pants - Richard Georgiou from 2021-07-15T22:00

Richard Georgiou likes to pack his bike sparsely and ride off into the sunset with only some basic information about where he’s going and what to expect when he gets there. He let’s adventure un...

Rider Skills: Hill Climbing for Adventure Motorcycles - Bill Dragoo from 2021-07-08T18:48:51

On this episode of ARR RIDER SKILLS, off-road instructor Bill Dragoo walks us through the ascent and descent of a dirt hill climb specifically for adventure motorcycl...

How the Pandemic Saved an Alaskan Adventure - Donovan Lucibello from 2021-07-01T15:49:09

Donovan Lucibello hadn’t ridden a motorcycle in years, but when he discovered dual sport riding he decided that he wanted to ride from Montana to Alaska. Having a short window he rode one way an...

Life is 10% What Happens to You and 90% How You React to It - Justin Kleiter from 2021-06-24T21:58:47

When a freak skiing accident left Justin Kleiter laid up on his couch he needed something to do, and by chance he discovered a whole new world of motorcycle adventure...

Life Calls for Adventure - Graeme and Sue Duncan from 2021-06-17T23:24:35

Graeme Duncan is a self described workaholic. It’s a family thing, Graeme, his brothers, his dad and it runs deep. His wife, Sue Duncan, relishes the idea of a vacation, but trying to convince a...

Pulled, Pushed and Towed - From Germany to New York on Ural Motorcycles from 2021-06-10T22:40:38

Five young artists decided to take their studios on the road for an expedition - on four Ural Sidecars - from Germany, through Russia and to New York. Their trip included “armies of mosquitos an...

Rider Skills: Learning to Ride Ruts on Adventure Motorcycles | Clinton Smout from 2021-06-03T23:30:31

Ruts can be one of the most difficult challenges for motorcyclists and although ruts are usually found when riding in dirt off-road, you may come across them in construction areas and even at th...

Motorcycle Playlist - The Sheepdogs - Ryan Gullen from 2021-05-27T19:34:57

If you enjoy listening to music, your playlist may have a big impact on how you feel as you ride. Fast paced music feels great for carving corners or riding rough trails at a moderate pace. Or y...

Riding the Balkans - The Adventure Continues - Travis and Chantil Gill from 2021-05-20T21:44:09

After spending years saving and preparing, Travis and Chantil Gill left on a year long motorcycle trip. They planned to explore Morocco and as much of Europe as they could. Then the pandemic str...

Can You Justify the Cost of a Motorcycle Airbag Vest? from 2021-05-14T01:12:16

Airbag vests could be for the upper body what helmets are for the head. And they could mean the difference between life and death. We’ll spend a small fortune on a helmet or a riding jacket and ...

RIDER SKILLS: Simple Cornering Methods For Adventure Motorcycles from 2021-05-06T23:57:04

On this episode of RIDER SKILLS, Bill Dragoo from Dragoo Adventure Rider Training walks us through some simple steps that will help improve your cornering skills while riding your adventure moto...

GEARING UP: Essential ADV Gear - Shawn Thomas from 2021-04-29T23:51:56

Adventure Rider Radio’s exclusive Gearing Up segments are all about discovering some great gear, ideas and hacks that may make the difference between calling it quits o...

Cure the Wanderlust - Geoff Keys from 2021-04-22T16:53:21

Some of us are born with it, some of us develop it and some of us are just sideswiped by it - it’s something called wanderlust. Geoff Keys had ambitions to travel the world for a long time. Furt...

A Huge Fraternity of Motorcyclists - Sean Burch from 2021-04-15T20:35:35

The motorcycle community is a pretty close knit group of people. We wave when we pass each other, we’re always willing to help out a fellow rider when they have a problem and many of us have an ...

Australian Desert Forges New Rider - Benji Brundin from 2021-04-08T20:31:04

A few years ago Benji Brundin went through some major life changes, including losing his dream career and his wife, and decided that the best course of action was to break from conventional life...

Harley-Davidson Pan America Enters the ADV Scene - How’s That Going to Pan Out? from 2021-04-01T16:58:59

Harley-Davidson has announced the Pan America, an “adventure touring” motorcycle which is projected to be released in May, 2021. There’s been mixed reactions amongst the adventure motorcycle com...

Rider Skills - Controlling Your Motorcycle in the Sand - Jimmy Lewis from 2021-03-25T20:23:02

One of the most feared surfaces for riders is sand and although some riders probably hold that fear level a little too high, it stems from the level of difficulty that sand presents for most of ...

1951 Harley Panhead in Africa - The Impossible Can Become the Possible from 2021-03-18T19:57:37

If you were planning a motorcycle trip to Africa, where you were going to traverse steep mountain passes, explore lesser travelled roads and visit remote places, travelling solo with a rough pla...

When Focusing on Destination Takes Over the Adventure from 2021-03-12T01:08:51

When planning a motorcycle trip there are a couple of major governing factors to take in to consideration - a destination and a time frame. But, if we focus too much on those two planning points...

Ted Simon - 90 and Still Riding from 2021-03-04T21:55:35

Ted Simon has been a motorcycle travel mentor for riders and adventurers around the world for decades. Countless times we’ve heard from people who have said that his book inspired them or that t...

What Does it Really Mean to Have a Travel Sponsor? from 2021-02-25T23:55:44

Do you ever wonder what’s involved in and how someone gets sponsored for a trip? What do they get and just what do they have to do for the company that is sponsoring them? Each company will have...

Unprepared for Motorcycle Travel But Determined to Make it Work from 2021-02-18T23:03:37

Harold Serrano was not a motorcyclist, he didn't have a licence to ride a bike, in fact other than a few little rides messing around Harold had no experience with motorcycles. But he did decide ...

3 Rider Skills You Can't Master - But Should Try To from 2021-02-11T22:34:53

The top three riding skills that you will never master on your motorcycle, yet you should always be trying to, are the focus of this episode of Rider Skills. Why should you care about trying to ...

Is it Quality or Does it Just Look That Way? from 2021-02-04T23:37:59

The choice of motorcycle related products on the market is endless, and with that are the decisions to be made. When you’re looking for a specific item, be it an accessory or a part or anything ...

The Realities of Motorcycle Life - Simon and Lisa Thomas from 2021-01-28T20:47

Simon and Lisa Thomas have been a source of motivation for many motorcyclists and their years of knowledge and experience speak volumes, whether it’s about making connections, different cultures...

Travel for the Sake of Travel - Going the Wrong Way from 2021-01-21T16:21:55

Chris Donaldson was brought up during The Troubles in Northern Island and for years he looked towards escaping his conflicted homeland on his motorcycle with the goal of riding to Australia. But...

Rider Skills: Making it Easy - Getting On and Off in All Conditions from 2021-01-14T21:52:51

Getting on and off your motorcycle seems simple enough, almost so simple that it could be discounted as a riding skill, yet getting on and off a motorcycle can be difficult in certain situations...

Know Before You Go - More Top Tips From Experienced Travellers - Part 2 from 2021-01-07T21:31:24

Seasoned travellers share their best travel tips and advice. Lessons learned on the road that you need to know before you go. This is part TWO of a TWO part series, each featuring different trav...

Know Before You Go - Top Tips From Experienced Travellers - Part 1 from 2021-01-01T01:39:50

As 2020 comes to a close and we are looking toward to the future, planning adventures, short or long, near or far, we asked a select group of experienced travellers if they would share their top...

This Just Happened - The Motorcycle Industry Phenomenon from 2020-12-24T17:00

This past year international travel came to a halt as the pandemic spread around the world, but the power sports industry as a whole has seen a change that no one could have predicted. In this e...

VISIBILITY - The Need to be Seen - The Highest Contrast Possible from 2020-12-17T23:22:01

When you ride a motorcycle you need to make sure that you are visible. But, what attracts the attention of drivers the most? Bright coloured helmets, clothing? A light coloured motorcycle? There...

Spirit of Inquiry - Outlook on Travel: Bill Whitacre from 2020-12-11T00:22:19

Bill Whitacre retired a few years ago from his job as CEO of a large agricultural company to allow more time for motorcycle travel. He seems to have an insatiable thirst for learning, and at 67 ...

GEARING UP - Bike Specific Tool Kits and Roadside Tire Repair from 2020-12-03T23:21:37

Adventure Rider Radio’s exclusive Gearing Up segments are all about discovering some great gear, ideas and hacks that may make the difference between calling it quits o...

Rider Skills: Power Slides and Skid Stops - When Less Traction is Better from 2020-11-27T01:04:17

Our focus in motorcycling is usually about getting more traction, and rightfully so. We want tires that have good grip, we weight our pegs, we slide our bodies forward or back on our bikes. But,...

Travel, Writing and Life - Geoff Hill from 2020-11-20T00:36:32

The Road to Gobblers Knob, In Clancy’s Boots and Way to Go are just a few of the 18 books written by author and journalist, Geoff Hill. Inspired by his own travels, Geoff is a successful travel ...

Salar de Uyuni - Solitude on the Magical Salt Flats in Bolivia - Michnus and Elsebie Olivier from 2020-11-12T19:32:42

Michnus and Elsebie Olivier have to be two of the busiest people on the road with all their projects and business obligations, but after 10 years of travelling, they are still awed and inspired ...

Navigating Travel During the Pandemic - Travis and Chantil Gill from 2020-11-06T00:47:37

Travis and Chantil Gill left on a year long motorcycle adventure with the plan being to explore Morocco and as much of Europe as they could. They had spent years saving and preparing for this tr...

Mistakes That Motorcycle Travellers Make from 2020-10-29T23:16:37

There’s a first time for everything, including motorcycle travel, and there’s a lot to consider before heading out on the road. Novice travellers often learn through trial and error, but even se...

Why all the Hype about the GS Trophy? from 2020-10-22T22:00

In 2008 BMW introduced the GS Trophy, an international competition where riders from around the world take part in competing on some of the most challenging terrains in exotic locations, and the...

Rider Skills: Overcoming Mental Blocks That Affect Your Riding from 2020-10-15T20:31:01

The mind is a powerful thing and when it’s working against you while riding your bike, then you may as well just get off and walk. Most riders have experienced what’s called choking, when you ge...

Gearing Up: Protecting Your Most Important Tools from 2020-10-08T20:48:39

You’ve got your tool pouch packed with all the essentials for your motorcycle, and your tool box overflowing in your garage, but don’t forget about your most important tools - you use them every...

Charley Boorman on 'Long Way Up' from 2020-10-01T23:36:44

It’s been 13 years since their last production of Long Way Down, and good friends Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor are back again. This time they rode prototype electric Harley-Davidso...

Roadless Jungle, Irate Kunas and Guerrilla Encounters - Darien Gap Expedition from 2020-09-24T23:52:43

In 1995, having had three unsuccessful attempts to get through the Darien Gap and one successful Jeep crossing, Patty and Loren Upton took a two-wheel drive Rokon through the Darien Gap. They lo...

Where Have You Been, Ian Coates? from 2020-09-17T22:30:19

When it comes to getting sidetracked, Ian Coates is what some might call an expert. In 1999, he went on a four month motorcycle trip that lasted fourteen years and a few years ago he went for a ...

Jeremy&Elle - The Final Chapter of Southward Chronicles | A Decade of Backcountry Discovery Routes from 2020-09-10T23:18:27

This is the final chapter in the Southward Chronicles series where we followed Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West as they rode from Canada to Ushuaia. What’s it like to get back to normal life now tha...

Rider Skills: Mud Riding Tips and Tricks - Chris Birch from 2020-09-03T22:07:43

If you’re going to ride in the mud with your adventure bike you’re going to need some specific skills for it. You’ll need to approach it differently than hard packed dirt and you really should b...

Choosing Motorcycle Brake Pads - What is Brake Fade? from 2020-08-27T21:50:47

If you’ve found yourself staring at the brake pad offerings for your motorcycle, wondering why the huge price difference between one over another or what the difference is between organic pads a...

The Outback Way - The Longest Shortcut from 2020-08-20T17:46:54

The Outback Way in Australia, also known as the Longest Shortcut, is a 2800 km trail pass...

Vladivostok to Bulgaria - Navigating a World of Language Incommunicado from 2020-08-13T21:55:56

They called their group ‘The Siberian Seven’, the brainchild of retired rancher Kym Osborne and his wife, Lenore from Australia. Looking to step up their motorcycle adventures the plan was to tr...

Every Beginning Has an Ending - Even Motorcycle Trips from 2020-08-06T22:31:58

When we last spoke with Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West in April, they were stuck in Uruguay for what they thought might be at least another month, possibly longer...

Rider Skills: How to Skid Steer Your Motorcycle - Jimmy Lewis from 2020-07-30T23:12:06

Being in control of your motorcycle builds your confidence and more importantly also makes you a safer rider, especially when things go pear shaped. Riding instructor, Jimmy Lewis, teaches us ho...

Purpose Driven Planning for Moto Adventures Close To Home | Offbeat Adventure Collection - Greg Frazier from 2020-07-23T23:06:13

Long, short, cross country, group, solo and around the world trips. The choices are endless… but what if you’re time constricted yet want to do something fantastic and memorable, especially if y...

Understanding the Motorcycle Tube - T.J. Tennent from 2020-07-16T23:25:11

Spoked wheels offer some advantages to the adventure rider, namely they are more flexible and forgiving in the rough stuff which is why most adventure bikes on the market have them. But that fle...

Life on a Bike and Packing Tips for Motorcyclists - Ken and Carol Duval from 2020-07-09T18:39:58

Ken and Carol Duval have been living and traveling on the road for 17 years on a 1989 motorcycle. And though they don’t have a website, they have found that the internet has been invaluable to t...

How Trip Planning Can Make Shorter Adventures Better from 2020-07-02T22:30

After planning for years, Martin Smith and six other riders from the USA and the UK went on a short trip to tour the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Martin is a planner, and for him that’s a big...

Rider Skills: How to Turn Around When You're Stranded on a Hill from 2020-06-25T19:23:31

On this episode we learn techniques for turning our motorcycles around when we are stranded part way up a hill and the only way out of the predicament is down. Now, while this is not a hard core...

And Now For Something Completely Different - Graham Field from 2020-06-18T20:39:12

In some cases, in fact in many cases, travel leads to exploration, discovery, experience and generally to more travel. But, in some rare instances travel can actually lead to settling down and f...

Adventure Outside of the Box - Billy Ward from 2020-06-11T22:30

Billy Ward, AKA Billy BikeTruck, is a really interesting guy living life on the edge and on his terms. He is bold, daring, charismatic, and adventurous. He's a show promoter, manages talent, rid...

Shawn Thomas - How Chance Leads to Change from 2020-06-04T23:55:19

Shawn Thomas was an experienced motorcycle salesman who found himself in the odd position of losing interest in riding motorcycles. And just as he was getting ready to give up riding, as serendi...

Rider Skills: How Handlebar Position Affects Control - Bike Set Up from 2020-05-29T01:21:04

Setting up your bike’s controls is where Chris Birch begins, and with good reason. Because as you will hear in this episode, even your handlebar position changes the way your bike performs and m...

Take it to the Limit - Peter Starr from 2020-05-22T02:43:09

When you listen to Peter Starr speak, you can’t help but feel his positive energy. Peter’s extensive career in the motorcycle industry has spanned about a half a century. Later in life, a health...

Extreme Enduro Rider - Graham Jarvis | Communication for Off the Beaten Track from 2020-05-15T02:48:42

On this episode, we speak with Graham Jarvis, one of the most well known names in motorcycle extreme enduro. Very likely you’ve seen videos of him riding his Husqvarna motorcycle over incredible...

Doing What Really Matters in Life - Greg and Melanie Turp from 2020-05-07T22:20:33

Some years ago, Greg and Melanie Turp decided they had too much ‘stuff’ and that they were working too much. Greg had been riding motorcycles most of his life, and being inspired by other travel...

Chris Birch - Life Long Motorcycle Addict from 2020-05-01T00:25:47

When adventure motorcycles first started to show up on the scene, many top off-road riders were drawn to them, and although they found that they underperformed compared to the bikes they were us...

How to Build RIDER SKILLS Without Riding | Change in Plans from 2020-04-23T23:20:14

Riding instructor, Jimmy Lewis, has some drills and methods that you can use to drastically increase your skill levels, and you won’t even need to start your bike. And we also catch up with Jere...

Aaron Steinmann - A Mostly Unplanned Journey from 2020-04-17T00:54:38

With a trip around the world in its final months, Aaron Steinmann wakes up one morning in a campground in Australia to find the KTM motorcycle he loved and planned on keeping, gone. Now back in ...

Charley Boormans Motorcycle Life from 2020-04-09T17:41:24

A household name in adventure motorcycling, Charley Boorman has been riding motorcycles for most of his life. He’s best known for his part in the series Long Way Round in which he and E...

What Happens When Millennials Go on a Motorcycle Adventure from 2020-04-03T03:37:46

Shane Pufall and Thomas McCutchen have been travelling for the past 8 months, and are now happily stranded in Argentina for an indefinite amount of time due to travel restrictions. They offer a ...

Rider Skills: 4 Top Water Crossing Mistakes Made by Adventure Riders from 2020-03-26T22:00

The top 4 water crossing mistakes from an expert multi-certified motorcycle instructor, off-road rider and total motorcycle enthusiast. According to Clinton Smout, there are some common mistakes...

A Message About How We are Responding to Coronavirus from 2020-03-23T18:10:47

In these uncertain and unique times, Coronavirus is having an impact on the lives of everyone around the world. And we want to share with you how we are responding to Covid-19 at Adventure Rider...

Travel Restrictions&Border Shutdown in Bolivia - No Plans to Go Home Yet from 2020-03-19T20:10:29

Michnus and Elsebie Olivier have been travelling by motorcycle for a decade and it all started when they took a trip around Africa and just kept going. They’ve been in South America for about tw...

Remote Rescue at the Push of a Button from 2020-03-13T04:53:37

What happens when an adventure ride is going well and feeling great, until it’s not? When a mishap, medical issue or an off changes everything and you think you might need help? Have you ever wo...

Sam Manicom - Life on a Bike from 2020-03-06T02:04:09

Sam Manicom is a world traveler, motorcycle adventurer, author, writer and presenter. And he’s one of the most well known names in the adventure motorcycle industry. He spent eight years traveli...

Patagonia Winds&Falling Out of Love With the KLR650 from 2020-02-27T21:17:21

On this episode Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West are flattened, literally, by the winds of Patagonia. They encounter wild animals in a place they least expected, blow up their travel budget, experie...

Essential ADV Tools and Skills for Remote Riding from 2020-02-20T23:39:24

Jim Hyde, founder of RawHyde Adventures, talks about the essential tools and skills every motorcycle adventurer needs for remote riding. And John Bestfather, a wilderness guide and paramedic fro...

Bill Dragoo - Driven For Adventure from 2020-02-14T04:03:01

If the name Bill Dragoo makes you think about DART - Dragoo Adventure Rider Training - and high level learning - well that makes sense. Because Bill has earned himself a top reputation in the wo...

Motorcycle Group Travel - Lessons Learned From Things Gone Wrong from 2020-02-07T04:49:03

On this episode we talk about group riding, the things that can go wrong, do go wrong and the lessons learned with Dan Collins, who runs Fresh Tracks, a company that focuses on team building, Re...

Rider Skills: How to Tow and Bump Start Your Motorcycle from 2020-01-31T01:35:07

On this episode of Rider Skills we talk with Clinton Smout about how to tow a motorcycle and bump start your bike. And we also discuss a specially designed tow strap made just for motorcycles th...

What Country Are We In?... I Don't Know | Dakar Connection&Adventure Riding from 2020-01-24T04:29:52

The saga continues, as Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West find themselves in.. what country? Oh, yes… Argentina. In this stretch of their trip, they’ve staved off hunger pains by eating some Coca leav...

The Making of a Professional Adventure Rider - Spencer Conway from 2020-01-17T04:04:25

Spencer Conway has what many motorcyclists would say is the best job in the world. He films his motorcycle adventures for TV and he gets paid for it. He and his girlfriend ride two up, and while...

Lost Trails of the Pyrenees - Austin Vince from 2020-01-10T03:35:54

The Pyrenees are a mountain range that form a natural border between Spain and France in southwest Europe. The area has a reputation for having some of the best motorcycle riding in the world, s...

From Helicopters to Motorcycles from 2020-01-03T04:48:57

Barak Naggan first became interested in photography in his late teens when he saw the incredibly diverse scenery of Israel from the cockpit of a military helicopter. He found he had a love for n...

Stories, Knowledge, Skills and Motorcycles - The Common Thread That Binds from 2019-12-26T23:00

We’ve had some great authors on the show, not just this year but in all the years we’ve been producing the show. Some long reads, some shorter. And this week, on this final episode of 2019, we h...

Exploring the Back Roads of Peru from 2019-12-18T23:46:51

Jeremy  and Elle have been travelling for about four months now and have been spending some time in Peru while on their journey to Ushuaia. They’ve exp...

Do Tall Motorcycle Riders Have an Advantage Over Short Riders? from 2019-12-13T03:41:53

Are long legs an enviable physical trait for motorcycle riding? Are short riders destined to find it tough when it comes to riding the rough stuff? To get the answers to these questions, we aske...

Rider Skills: 4 Motorcycle Riding Positions You Should Know from 2019-12-06T03:10:49

There are four riding positions that every adventure motorcyclist, really all motorcyclists, should know that are the foundation of all the riding you do. We talk...

Delivering Tough Rides from 2019-11-29T03:55:49

Tom Medema recently returned from a trip with 15 volunteers who rode Yamaha XTZ 125’s to Nepal. They delivered the much needed motorcycles to park rangers in Chitwan National Park, where the ran...

Riding the Trampoline of Death from 2019-11-22T02:40:38

Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West have been on the road for about three months, making their way to Ushuaia. They’ve spent the last month riding in Colombia and one of the major challenges they’ve fa...

Changing Gears in Motorcycle Travel from 2019-11-15T01:18:16

Turning 74 years young next week, Linda Bootherstone-Bick is full of energy and excitement for the next adventure with no end in sight. After being a rider for over 50 years with an incredibly e...

Sand, Heat and Desert Riding Tips | Simpson Desert Adventure from 2019-11-08T04:40:22

Jimmy Lewis talks about what it’s like to ride in the deserts in Nevada, USA. He also has some great tips on tires and what you can expect when desert riding. Clinton Smout from SMART Adventures...

How to Choose Motorcycle Foot Pegs | Moto Advice on the Internet - Valid or Nonsense? from 2019-10-31T22:56:15

On this episode we talk to Chris Hardin about how to choose a motorcycle peg that suits you, your bike and the type of riding you do. And Warren Milner talks about how the internet is like the w...

Crossing in to Colombia - Exploring the Unknown from 2019-10-25T00:28:34

Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West are riding their motorcycles from Canada to Ushuaia and even though they’ve been a couple for over two years, they’ve never spent this much time together before. The...

Rider Skills: Balance For Performance - Jimmy Lewis from 2019-10-16T23:46:47

Jimmy Lewis starts his classes off with balance training because he feels that all skills are built on that. It’s a foundation skill. You need to master balance before you start building other m...

Around the World in Five Months - Maurice McDonald from 2019-10-10T16:26:15

When civil unrest in Africa threw a monkey wrench in to Maurice McDonald’s plans to ride around the world in 2005, he had no choice but to end his trip and return to the UK. He still dreamt of c...

Africa - The Most Difficult - Lyndon Poskitt from 2019-10-03T19:34:58

Adventurer Lyndon Poskitt, Races to Places, has now completed travelling the world, culminating in Africa. He shares some of his experiences with mixed feelings about the contin...

The Border Fixer's Charm from 2019-09-26T22:59:06

On this episode, Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West's planned border crossing in to Guatemala doesn't go exactly according to plan. Jeremy and Elle have been together for a couple of years, they’re bo...

Ushuaia Bound - No Matter What it Takes: Daniel Byers from 2019-09-19T20:19:52

Daniel Byers quit his corporate job of 12 years to do a trip he had dreamed of doing for years, riding from Ohio to Ushuaia. He’s had some challenges and setbacks, but he’s determined to continu...

Rider Skills: Gravel Travel - Clinton Smout from 2019-09-12T21:40:09

Basic skills for riding motorcycles on gravel roads. Increase your confidence and safety with these few techniques. Rider Skills with Clinton Smout - S.M.A.R.T Adventure Programs.

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Two-Up Around the World on a KTM - Tim and Marisa Notier from 2019-09-05T21:39:54

Tim and Marisa Notier were once high school sweethearts that went their separate ways when Marisa went to college and Tim stayed back in Chicago to work. After ten years apart, leading completel...

Southward Chronicles: The Journey Begins - Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West from 2019-08-29T19:46:42

Premier episode of ARR’s new and exclusive MotoTravel Series - This season we follow Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West as they ride from Canada to Ushuaia. Jeremy and Elle have been together for a co...

Choosing Adventure Motorcycle Riding Boots from 2019-08-22T23:47:20

ATGATT. It’s so simple, yet so many people seem to think it doesn’t apply to them. And part of that important gear that protects us while riding is footwear… namely boots. On this week’s episode...

Jan and Silke Neumann - Getting to Know the Locals in Iran from 2019-08-15T20:20:01

The thought of travel to a country that has a culture that is foreign to many of us can be daunting, even scary.  But, in the motorcycle adventure industry, we hear time and time again of the go...

Rider Skills: Mastering Standing on Your Pegs - Clinton Smout from 2019-08-08T19:03:25

There are many advantages to standing on your pegs for slow speed maneuvering and most, if not all, instructors would tell you that standing on your pegs will dramatically improve your control o...

Louisa Swaden: Becoming the Existential Biker from 2019-08-01T21:06

Although Louisa Swaden had a good job in the publishing industry, she didn’t feel fulfilled. So she began the task of discovering what it was that made her happy. She researched, exercised and m...

Jocelin Snow: No Challenge Too Big from 2019-07-25T22:30

From road racing to competing in the GS Trophy in Mongolia, Jocelin Snow has overcome some challenges and obstacles that might have stopped some riders, including recovering from a racing accide...

Ted Simon Tells Travellers to Get Lost from 2019-07-18T22:30

Ted Simon's book, Jupiter's Travels, has had a tremendous influence on motorcyclists and travellers around the world. He is often said to be the godfather of motorcycle travel or adventure. Now ...

Riding the Dark Side - Using Car Tires on Motorcycles | Cardo Freecom 4+ and Cardo PACKTALK Bold from 2019-07-11T20:44:37

What are the real trade-offs in riding on the dark side and what, if any, are the dangers for trading off your speciality designed motorcycle tires for the ubiquitous and often inexpensive car r...

How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Helmet | Testing Helmets at the Snell Foundation from 2019-07-04T23:08:22

There are so many different manufacturers and models of motorcycle helmets on the market that choosing the right one for you can be a daunting task. Clinton Smout from SMART Adventures deals wit...

Motorcycling in the Land of Kiwis, Sheep and the Māori from 2019-06-27T23:53:37

What do kiwis, sheep and Burt Munro have in common? New Zealand. That’s where you just might want to consider going for your next adventure. We talked with Zoe Cano, who travelled there last yea...

Last Chance for Adventure - Heather Ellis from 2019-06-21T01:45:17

When Heather Ellis was required to do a routine medical test to get a Visa to travel to Russia, she wasn’t expecting the news she got from the doctor. Despite the challenges Heather was facing, ...

Rider Skills: Two Steps to Achieve Maximum Braking - ABS or Not from 2019-06-13T20:37:44

On this episode of ARR’s exclusive Rider Skills, instructor Walt Fulton from Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops, walks us through maximum braking on a motorcycle. It’s easy to learn and just tak...

Road Troubles | Local Motorcycle Forums | Tips to Help With Road Travel Problems from 2019-06-07T04:44:17

What are the odds of breaking down twice in a week on a road trip with two different vehicles towing the same motorcycle hauler? We’ve got tips to help with or to avoid road travel problems. And...

Converting Tube Type Rims to Tubeless | Rider to Rider Motorcycle Rentals from 2019-05-30T18:49:06

On this episode we talk about converting tube type rims to tubeless, the Outex Tubeless Kit and we talk to two companies who help arrange renting a motorcycle from a fellow rider.

L...

The Story Behind ADV Rider Forum - Chris MacAskill from 2019-05-24T02:39:06

Chris MacAskill is a lifelong motorcyclist and the founder of the forum, ADV Rider. After a motorcycle trip to Mexico, Chris launched the forum as an online community for adventure riders and it...

Road Trip Challenges - India to Burma - Andy Benfield from 2019-05-17T00:52:56

Andy Benfield had spent much of his life living and travelling in different parts of the world, before moving to India, and developing his love for motorcycling on Royal Enfields. Years later, i...

Destination Borneo - A Rider's Experience - Tiffany Coates from 2019-05-10T01:30

Tiffany Coates has spent the last 20 years travelling to far off places around the world and most recently she went to Borneo, the third largest island in the world known for it’s wildlife, beac...

Rider Skills: How to Ride an Adventure Motorcycle Over Logs - Clinton Smout from 2019-05-03T01:30

If you spend much time riding unmaintained roads and trails in a forested area, then you are bound to find a tree laying across your track sometime. Riding a big adventure bike has some limitati...

Close to Home - Short Motorcycle Adventure Trips - Trevor Marc Hughes from 2019-04-25T23:59:45

Adventure travel doesn’t mean having to go abroad or to another country when adventure can be found much closer to home. Choose a theme - like a gold rush trail, quirky cafes or rivers - ride fo...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems | Aussie on an Indian Motorcycle from 2019-04-18T19:08:49

In a follow up to last week’s episode, we  discuss tire pressure monitoring systems and offer up a couple of easy options.Listen

Trouble in Panama - Spencer Conway | Answering Tough Motorcycle Tire Questions from 2019-04-12T01:50:22

What could possibly go wrong when flying your motorcycle in to Panama? Spencer James Conway and Cathy Nel picked up their bike, had their paperwork in order, and were on their way again when the...

Coach Ramey Stroud - 'My Voice in Their Head' from 2019-04-04T22:28:06

On some of our past Rider Skills episodes you’ve heard the voice of Coach Ramey Stroud, who headed up the Cascade Endurance Centre rider training complex on his ranch in Oregon. After a horrific...

Fifty Miles to Go, Three Riders Down - Mexico from 2019-03-29T02:29:37

Bill Cagnacci is an Australian motorcyclist who recently took a trip with RawHyde Adventures. There were 19 motorcycle riders plus a support crew headed to Mexico. But, because of a particularly...

Rider Skills - Trail Braking - Clinton Smout | SPOT X - 2 Way Satellite Messenger from 2019-03-22T00:29:03

Most rider courses will tell you that when you corner you scrub off all your speed before you enter the corner and then get off the brakes, because braking into the corner is something you don’t...

Twist of a Broken Wrist - Heidi and David Winters from 2019-03-15T01:00:39

After saving for almost three years, in 2010  Heidi and David Winters left on a fifteen month long motorcycle trip, visiting 37 countries. On their KT...

The Coldest Ride - Karolis Mieliauskas from 2019-03-08T03:43:11

Karolis Mieliauskas, an adventure motorcycle rider from Lithuania, covered a distance of 1000 km riding from Yakutsk to Oymyakon, which is considered the coldest inhabited place on earth. He com...

Taking Flight With Your Motorcycle from 2019-03-01T00:21:08

Flying your bike is easier than you think. We talked to someone at Air Canada about how to fly your motorcycle. Find out how to book the flight, how to prepare your motorcycle and when you need ...

Not According to Plan - Francis Walsh from 2019-02-21T22:39:10

Sometimes even the best laid plans for adventure can change or fall apart, and while that might be a worrisome thought for some people, it can actually add to the adventure or change things in w...

Motorcycle Messengers 2 - Jeremy Kroeker | Rider Skills: Back to Basics - Clinton Smout from 2019-02-15T02:00

Jeremy Kroeker, motorcycle traveler and author, has put together a sequel to his book, Motorcycle Messengers, featuring motorcycle traveller stories by many authors who’s names you’ve already he...

7 Travel Tips You Should Know Before You Go | Best Cold Weather Riding Socks Ever from 2019-02-08T04:05:44

Planning a motorcycle adventure trip takes a lot and can be exhausting. And sometimes it’s the simple things you don’t think about when planning, that can make all the difference in your trip. W...

Rekluse Auto Clutch - Honda DCT Demystified - How a Slipper Clutch Works from 2019-02-01T03:35:10

Auto Clutches, Dual Clutch Transmissions and Slipper Clutches... Joe Boisvert from Rekluse, Walt Milner and Karl Engellenner explain how these systems work, in easy to understand terms. Not for ...

Addicted to Moto Travel - Paul and Neake Hannaby from 2019-01-24T22:18:58

Paul and Neake Hannaby left for a six month motorcycle adventure, with no concrete plan in mind other than exploring the East Coast of the United States and then seeing how they felt. But, there...

Exploring South America - Ruff on the Road - Jess and Greg Stone in Guatemala from 2019-01-17T21:17:31

Jess and Greg Stone first met in South Sudan, East Africa in 2010 while on assignment with the American Refugee Committee. After a bit of a choppy start, Jess and Greg got together as a couple a...

Rider Skills: Tips For No Stop Turning - Lessons Gone Wrong with Clinton Smout | What's in Your Panniers - Lisa&Simon Thomas from 2019-01-10T22:33:05

Clinton Smout, motorcycle instructor, has tips for turning adventure bikes around in soft or low traction environments, that can be used both off-road and on-road, and for any motorcycle. He als...

Riding the Ancestor Trail - A Journey of Self Discovery - Liz Jansen from 2019-01-04T01:23:54

Sometimes a motorcycle trip can be more than just discovering new places and making connections. Liz Jansen is the author of three books, and her most recent, Crash Landing, is the stor...

Warm Hands and Gloves | Motorcyclists Passing the Baton from 2018-12-28T01:15:36

Jim puts a pair of elkskin riding gloves to the test and talks with Aerostich’s Andy Goldfine about the benefits of elkskin leather. Could this be your next pair of riding gloves? And women ride...

Attitude Determines Altitude - Jo Rust from 2018-12-21T00:09:37

From the very beginning Jo Rust has set goals that required determination and perseverance. She’s had some big hurdles to overcome, has discovered new passions along the way, including her love ...

What You Don't Know About Motorcycle Air Filters from 2018-12-13T22:29:48

Asking a motorcycle rider what engine oil or tires he recommends is a sure way to spark a deep conversation, debates and even an argument. But when it comes to air filters... they just seem to b...

Rider Skills: Rear Wheel Steering - Coach Ramey Stroud from 2018-12-07T02:17:19

On this episode of Rider Skills, Coach Ramey Stroud teaches two methods to steer your motorcycle with your rear wheel. Coach Ramey Stroud operates a world...

Ethanol - Sabotage at the Pump? from 2018-11-30T05:34:18

Ethanol has been around for almost 200 years, but it’s only been in the last 15 years that we’ve been hearing more about it. And the topic of ethanol in gasoline has got a lot of feathers ruffle...

Getting Around the Darien Gap - How These Riders Did It from 2018-11-23T03:51:43

A popular adventure for motorcyclists is the PanAmerican route, from Alaska to Argentina, and to get from Panama to Colombia, you have to go through, which isn’t necessarily a good idea, or arou...

Motorcycle Valve Clearance - Questions Answered from 2018-11-15T18:28:55

Motorcycle valve adjustments can be inconvenient at best, but throughout the life of the motorcycle, many riders will eventually have to deal with it themselves or pay som...

Have Moustache, Will Travel: Henry Crew Goes RTW on a Ducati Scrambler from 2018-11-09T01:32:19

Moustaches and Motorcycles. Henry Crew is riding a Ducati Scrambler around the world with a couple of goals in mind. One is to be the youngest person to ride a motorcycle ...

Rider Skills: It's All Riding Down Hill From Here - Clinton Smout from 2018-11-01T17:37:24

Riding instructor, Clinton Smout, teaches how to ride a motorcycle downhill in the dirt. When you approach a hill and have to go down, what do you do? Smout takes us from ...

World Travel on a Rocket - Mark Holmes from 2018-10-26T00:54:19

When Mark lost his business, and then eleven days later his wife died, he made a decision to go on a motorcycle trip around the world. Riding a Triumph Rocket X, the largest capacity motorcycle ...

What's Under Those Riding Pants? — Is the KLR650 Extinct? from 2018-10-19T00:28:45

What do you choose to wear underneath your riding pants? And does that choice affect the protection you are getting from your gear? And there’s a rumour that Kawasaki is discontinuing the KLR650...

Change of Plan: Motorcycle Travel Requires Flexibility - Kevin Chow from 2018-10-11T23:03:23

Kevin Chow is a planner. And for years he planned to go on a motorcycle trip around the world. He rode south from Canada in to Mexico and beyond to Ushuaia, and speaking little to no Spanish he ...

What is Motorcycle Suspension Damping and How to Set it Up - Traxxion Dynamics' Max McAllister from 2018-10-05T03:45:57

Max McAllister is the President of Traxxion Dynamics, manufacturer of suspension components for motorcycles and mountain bikes. In this episode he talks about what motorcy...

Rider Skills: Off-Road Hill Climb Techniques - Clinton Smout from 2018-09-27T23:29:23

What do you do when your motorcycle stalls or stops on a hill? How do you get going again? Or if you have to start at the bottom of a hill with no momentum? Clinton Smout, head instructor at Sma...

A Quest for Direction: Sue Hollis from 2018-09-21T00:22:36

When seasoned rider, Sue Hollis, left on her first long distance motorcycle trip, she had no idea if she would find the answers she was looking for. Riding in the United States and Canada, throu...

Two Reasons You Need to Get Off Your Motorcycle from 2018-09-14T01:00

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Edema - Two Things Riders Need to be Aware Of

When motorcyclists ride in the same position for long periods of time, they may be at risk for Deep Vein Thr...

Water Crossing by Motorcycle -Hazards and Techniques - Pat Jacques from 2018-09-07T00:42:20

Water crossings by motorcycle can be unnerving, and there's a lot to consider before you even contemplate dipping your tires in to the water. So before you plow straight in, Pat Jacques from ADV...

Crossing Borders: Tips From a Former Custom's Official from 2018-08-30T20:04:14

No matter what international border you’re crossing, you’re going to have to deal with customs officials. Peter Sweetser, a former customs officer and overland,Listen

The Art of Slow Travel: Michnus&Elsebie Olivier from 2018-08-23T22:00

Michnus and Elsebie Olivier started their motorcycle travel lifestyle in 2010 when they took a trip through Africa. Riding small motorcycles, called piki pikis in Swahili, they were hooked on tr...

Rider Skills: Coach Ramey - Riding to Your Potential from 2018-08-16T19:43:24

Rider training involves more than just the physical aspect, to reach your full riding potential you have to train your mind as well. Coach Ramey Stroud teaches a 3 part course that he calls KSA ...

Stumbling Into Adventure Motorcycling: David and Em Morieson from 2018-08-09T22:40:53

A few years ago while out on a fishing and camping trip, David and Em Morieson stumbled on the Adventure Film Festival in Australia. And they were so inspired by a couple of travellers there, th...

Falling Off the Radar in the Middle East - Ben King from 2018-08-01T18:35:35

A few weeks ago, motorcycle traveller Ben King disappeared off the social media radar. There was no word of him on Instagram or Facebook. And riders in the community were starting to wonder what...

Simple Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Breakdowns: Grant Johnson from 2018-07-26T22:48:55

Motorcycle breakdowns are always a possibility, whether caused by wear and tear, hard riding, or other reasons, it's something you just might be able to avoid. Grant Johns...

Off The Map: Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent from 2018-07-19T23:06:08

There’s something about exploring remote places, especially those which haven’t been overrun by the regular tourist crowds. Connections are made with locals who share their stories and lives. An...

Going it Alone - Graham Field on Riding Solo from 2018-07-12T12:52:29

When it comes to motorcycle travel, some riders prefer to go it alone, some prefer group travel, or riding with a partner or friend. Probably most riders enjoy the company of other riders for a ...

Top Tips For Motorcycle Travel and Adventure from 2018-07-05T16:08:54

Just about everything you need to know about planning a motorcycle trip, close to home or abroad. Resources to help plan your trip, how to get in touch with local riders, camping equipment, ship...

Motorcycle Gloves - Which to Choose and Why | Self Recovery System from 2018-06-29T02:21:59

When you walk in to a motorcycle shop the selection of riding gloves can be overwhelming. And which do you choose? What materials should you be considering? David Hough has some expert tips to h...

Ruth Belcher: Global Moto Adventures  | Trail Tech Voyager Pro GPS from 2018-06-22T01:52:11

Learning to ride at a young age, Ruth Belcher developed a huge passion for motorcycling. After giving it up to raise her family, she got back in to it again and founded Global Moto Adventures, a...

Rider Skills: Don’t Get Stuck in a Rut from 2018-06-14T16:38:26

Ruts can be stressful. When your road suddenly turns to muddy ruts it's often enough to make some riders turn around and head back the other way. But it doesn't have to be that way. Learning a f...

Ben - King on the Road from 2018-06-07T22:57:12

Ben King is a 22 year old motorcyclist and adventurer who is travelling around the world on a Honda CRF250L motorcycle. The drive and determination that Ben has, to first of all start out doing ...

Harley Davidson Camper Rig | Mongolian Steppe - Rally For Rangers from 2018-05-31T23:49:51

For Jacklyn Heyen, the road is her home, but hitting the road wasn’t as easy as throwing a sleeping bag on the back of her bike because she’s not into sleeping on the ground, but Jackie’s got it...

Give A Shift - The Future of Motorcycling from 2018-05-24T22:00

Conversations About Improving Motorcycling

Trends show that the motorcycle industry is facing some troubles. Although motorcycles are improving overall, riders are getting older. Some peo...

Motorcycle Designer - Insider Views from 2018-05-17T20:29:51

Michael Uhlarik on Motorcycle Modifications

Are you getting what you really want and can you even tell?

Michael Uhlarik is a veteran motorcycle designer, and has...

Rider Skills: Two Easy Methods For Turning Your Motorcycle on a Dime from 2018-05-10T23:39:28

On ARR’s regular Rider Skills segment, Coach Ramey Stroud, riding instructor, talks about two quick ways to turn your motorcycle around in a tight spot. One using engine power and one using no p...

Just Say Yes: What Better Way to Travel the World? from 2018-05-03T22:30

Maryna Matthew & Paul Knibbs

Just four months after Maryna got her motorcycle license, she met Paul at a motorcycle meet. After months of trying to get Maryna to go on a ...

The Cat and the Motorcycle | Guglatech Fuel Filters from 2018-04-26T20:17:18

The Cat and the Motorcycle

We’ve all heard of travelling dogs, in sidecars or carriers on motorcycles, but a cat? While on a motorcycle trip in Morocco, Martin Klauka met...

A Seasoned Adventurer: Steph Jeavons Comes Full Circle from 2018-04-19T23:18:46

Steph Jeavons left the Ace Cafe in London, UK in March 2014 on her Honda CRF 250L. And 4 years later, on a cold and snow-patched day in March 2018, she completed her trip when she arrived back a...

Rider Skills | Looking For Traction On and Off Road from 2018-04-13T00:53:15

Coach Ramey Stroud says that finding and using available traction is a critical part of riding. If you’re riding off-road or on the street, you need to understand how to find that traction. And ...

The Path Through the Jungle | Advocating for Wildlife From Her Motorcycle from 2018-04-06T01:34:04

Janelle Kaczmarzewski describes herself as an anti-wildlife trafficking motorcycle journalist and a motorcycle gypsy. Passionate about wildlife, she travels to far off places on her motorcycle e...

Sidetracked - Running a Few Years Late | Everything Overland from 2018-03-29T20:19:14

Taking Slow Travel to an Unbelievable Level

In 1999, Ian Coates set out for an adventure that was supposed to be just four months. But, he got a bit sidetracked and was a few years late...

Choosing ADV Tires Needn’t be so Hard | Tips for Spooning Tires and Breaking Beads from 2018-03-22T22:40:03

If you ride 70 percent of your time on the street and 30 percent in dirt, you could be expected to buy, what’s called a 70/30 tire. But what does that really mean? And is it the right tire for y...

Ace Cafe | Legends, Mods&Rockers | Mark Wilsmore from 2018-03-15T21:17:29

Mark Wilsmore at the Ace Cafe in London

The Ace Cafe in London, England has a history going back as far as 1938. Beginning as a roadside diner catering to hungry truckers, it evolved in...

Rider Skills: Body Position for Ultimate Control&Comfort | Coach Ramey Stroud from 2018-03-08T23:00

Body Position Tips to Make You a Better Rider


Learn how your body position on a motorcycle affects everything you do. Knowing why, how and where to move your body could be the differen...

Pasta Salad to Pikilily — Making Riding Safer for Tanzanians from 2018-03-01T23:27:34

In 2012, Claire Elsdon, who was a stockbroker for 8 years in London, England, went on a solo motorcycle adventure from London to Capetown. While in Africa she saw how the communities were lackin...

#BlindManCan | The Blind Scooter Guy from 2018-02-23T01:04:30

Christopher Venter 

In 2013, Christopher Venter went on an adventure on a 150cc LML Vespa scooter with three other riders. They had set out on a charity ride for a local children’s hosp...

Motorcyclists — Simple Steps to Carving Your Best Corner from 2018-02-15T22:19:59

Walt Fulton is the lead instructor at Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops. He's logged on over 1,000,000 miles of motorcycling on the road and track. Walt's also...

Filming Motorcycle Adventures: Sterling Noren from 2018-02-08T19:54:24

If you're in to motorcycles, you've likely seen at least one motorcycle related film. And there's a lot of choice out there, especially as adventure motorcycle travel is a growing industry. But ...

Rider Skills: Dropping Your Bike | Jim Hyde from 2018-02-01T22:35:33

RawHyde Adventures is one of the leading motorcycle off-road training schools. Founded by Jim Hyde in 2002, he started offering training programs in 2004. On this ARR Rider Skills epi...

A Scientist, a Pillion, a Racer and a Long Distance Rider: On Staying Alert from 2018-01-26T03:45:33

According to the Motorcycle Council of NSW, Inc in Australia, the symptoms of fatigue for drivers of enclosed vehicles may differ from a fatigued motorcyclist. It’s important to recog...

Where She Wants To Be: A Motorcycle Journey of Self Discovery from 2018-01-18T23:50:58

Jacqui Furneaux lived a conventional life in her home in the UK, she was happily married, had two daughters and worked as a nurse. And then when circumstances in her life changed, she...

Long Distance Riding: Iron Butt Rally Competitor from 2018-01-12T02:00:56

After 25 years as an electrical engineer, Bob Lilley quit his job and started working at a motorcycle dealer. Bob’s been in to motorcycles since a young age, he says he grew up in the...

From Start to Finish: Determined to Cross the Line from 2018-01-05T05:07:11

Dimitrios Tournas was born in Greece, moved to the Netherlands when he was 29 and now lives in the United States. If you’ve seen the movie Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey, then you’ve al...

Motorcycle Grip Strength: Rider Skills | This Year on Adventure Rider Radio from 2017-12-29T03:28:01

ARR RIDER SKILLS: Hand Strength & Stamina

Instructor: Bret Tkacs
Having a strong grip is an important part of motorcycle riding to ensure yo...

Ending On a High Note - Mixing Motorcycles, Music and Travel from 2017-12-21T19:46:36

At 72 years old, Linda Bootherstone-Bick, a folk music musician, has a truly inspiring attitude when it comes to travel. Born in the UK, she now calls Australia home, and it’s the bas...

The Motorcycle School of Life: David&Emy Woodburn from 2017-12-15T02:10:47

David Woodburn is from Australia, and he’s been doing trips on a motorcycle since he was 17 years old. In 1986 he met Emy in the Philippines, where they worked together doing voluntee...

Where Do You Go When You Have Motorcycle Travel Questions? from 2017-12-08T03:42:52

20 Years of Horizons Unlimited: Grant & Susan Johnson

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Horizons Unlimited, a resource for adventure travellers, especially m...

Riding Motorcycles for Slower Travel | Tight Turning Made Easier from 2017-12-01T03:02:43

It’s commonly said that you need to slow down to see more while travelling, well how about speeding up to see more? Helen Lloyd has done just that. She’s an engine...

Helge Pedersen |10 Years on 2 Wheels from 2017-11-24T00:25:25

Back in 1982, Helge Pedersen bought one of the first BMW R80GS motorcycles to enter his home country, Norway. He sold everything he owned and soon found himself in South America cross...

Road Trip Reflections | Rejuvenating Motorcycle Adventures from 2017-11-17T02:34:36

A chat with motorcycle author and publisher, Mike Fitterling about what adventure is and the rejuvenating qualities of riding a motorcycle.

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The Five Steps To Protecting Yourself After A Motorcycle Crash from 2017-11-09T06:34:17

The Five Steps To Protecting Yourself After A Motorcycle Crash

Part of riding a motorcycle is being prepared to handle all kinds of situations that may arise, and ...

Which Peg to Weight? | Sena SR10 Connecting 2 Way Radios from 2017-11-03T01:22:43

Rider Skills: Weighting Pegs

When turning, which peg do you weight? Inside or outside? And which is correct? Do you steer with your feet? Bret Tkacs, riding instru...

ADV Rider Stuck in Venezuela | Keeping Warm on Your Motorcycle from 2017-10-27T00:25:26

Hitting a Road Block on the Last Leg of His Trip

Spencer James Conway has a goal of circumnavigating every continent, and his last adventure has been in South Amer...

How Goals Can Help You Overcome the Odds: Motorcycle Coach Ramey Stroud from 2017-10-19T20:55:56

Ramey "Coach" Stroud's story is one of perseverance and goals, where failure was not an option. Listening to him talk about overcoming what most would consider impossible, even medica...

Flexible Motorcycle Travel from 2017-10-12T20:36:58

Exercise Specialist, Thom Rieck, shares some simple exercises to help keep your body fit for motorcycle riding. Graham Field talks shares his thoughts on keeping your options open whi...

Where do You Rate on the Scale? Novice to Expert Skill Levels Explained | Setting Your Motorcycle Suspension Preload from 2017-10-06T00:17:35

Do you know where you are on the ADV Skills Level chart? You should, because it affects your choices, outfitting and how you describe yourself when deciding if a rough section i...

An African Adventure&Tips on Getting Your Motorcycle in to Africa from 2017-09-29T01:24:44

Daniel Rintz is a filmmaker, photographer and adventure motorcyclist from Dresden, Germany. Born in East Germany at a time when world travel was impossible for his family, Daniel’s wh...

Cool, Comfort or Crash: How Effective is Your Motorcycle Jacket? | Where Do You Put Your Helmet? from 2017-09-22T00:04:55

When buying a motorcycle jacket - do you shop for style, comfort or crash protection? And what is crash protection really? Is there a certifying body that say the garment will save you? So many ...

Motorcycle Chronicles: Why Taking Photographs and Recording Your Trip is so Important from 2017-09-14T23:37:37

Social media has become a popular source of how we share our life, including our travels or adventures. And through social media, we share our photos and usually include a write up to...

Changing it Up: Motorcycles&Truck Overlanding Adventure | Comeback of the Parallel Twin from 2017-09-07T23:24:03

A story of a RTW motorcycle trip that morphs in to a two-wheeled adventure of the camper kind, and A story of a RTW motorcycle trip that morphs in to a two-wheeled adventure of the camper kind, ...

Rider Skills: Group Riding Without the Dust&Danger from 2017-09-01T03:08:38

On this episode we talk about group riding dynamics. Two methods of keeping your group riding together without eating each other’s dust or following dangerously close. Both these methods allow y...

Lone Rider: Globe-Trotting Before the Internet from 2017-08-24T01:20:41

What would it be like if you couldn't just turn on your computer and ask google all the questions you want to help plan your trip? Everything from planning and packing, to routing and...

The Ups&Downs of a Well Planned Group Trip: Cartegena to Ushuaia from 2017-08-17T18:25:41

Journey to the End of the World - Expedition 65

If a little is good wouldn’t a lot be better? When a group of experienced travellers plan a trip from Cartegena to ...

Riding Back Roads in America: Gravel&Gnarly Trails from 2017-08-10T22:12:02

If you're travelling to or live in the United States, and you're looking for a long distance motorcycle adventure utilizing mainly back roads and trails, the Trans...

Dirt Travels 2 Up | Rider Skills: Faster Braking from 2017-08-04T00:00:43

Beth and Kevin Young, 2uptogether, are so passionate about sharing adventures with each other that they ride 2 up, even in the dirt. The've been riding for 19 year...

Finding Your Way: Motorcycle GPS, Smartphone APPS&Paper Maps from 2017-07-28T02:47:18

What's your preference? A motorcycle GPS or smartphone APP? Perhaps you're someone who still likes traditional paper maps. We've talked to Cesar Palacios from Garmin, Guido van Eijsde...

Has the Internet Made You Cluelessly Modify Your Motorcycle For The Worst? | Rider Skills: Conserving Energy from 2017-07-20T19:45:42

In this week’s episode Jim and Warren Milner discuss how information on the internet, may incorrectly encourage or influence your decisions when it comes to motorcycle modifications. Also, on Ri...

Motorcycle Vibrations - Where They Come From&How to Reduce Them from 2017-07-13T22:18:36

There are many possible causes for why your motorcycle is vibrating, and David Hough, author of Proficient Motorcycling, and Walt Fulton join Jim Martin to offer their knowledge and experience w...

Time is of the Essence from 2017-07-07T03:20:37

When Ginamarie Austin tired of looking at the back of her husband on a bike, she decided to get her own bike. Being of small stature, they settled on a TW200 and both Ginamarie ...

LED Motorcycle Lights: What You Need to Know from 2017-06-29T18:39:37

Tips and information on everything you need to know for equipping your motorcycle with brighter lights. Choosing either quality auxiliary lights or DOT approved headlamps for your mot...

It All Started With a Moped from 2017-06-22T19:41:02

Ask any one who rides a dual sport, touring bike, street bike, or what have you, and there is nothing that clears the mind, relieves stress, and makes them feel good more than just riding their ...

The Couple Who Rode Their Motorcycles to the North Cape in a Snow Storm from 2017-06-15T16:25:13

What Inspires a Motorcycle Adventure Traveler and Author?

Graham Field is a household name if you're in to adventure motorcycling, the author of three books, a world traveler and...

Trip Notes&Lessons Learned From a New Adventure Traveler | Rider Skills: How to Start a Motorcycle on a Hill from 2017-06-08T18:26:27

Brent Carroll: Read a Facebook Post, Bought a Motorcycle, Attended a HUBB Meet & Went on an Adventure

Inspired by a Facebook post, Brent Carroll de...

Top Tips Dealing with Heat | Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding from 2017-06-02T01:48:46

Riding in the Heat and Cold Weather Motorcycle Riding Tips

Grant Johnson: Tips For Riding When the Heat is On

Grant's vast background includes being a motorcycle mec...

Riding in Extreme Conditions: Part 1 | From Ducati Monster to Chook Chaser from 2017-05-26T00:58:33

In this first part of a two part series, we talk to David Hough about riding in high winds and Grant Johnson about rainy weather riding. Also, Chantal Simo...

Epic Outback Challenge: Simpson Desert Motorcycle Crossing from 2017-05-18T03:10:52

The Simpson Desert is Australia's fourth largest desert and the largest sand dune desert in the world, containing the world's longest parallel sand dunes. On the western side of the desert, thes...

Middle East Motorcycle Travel | Discovering Iran&Oman from 2017-05-12T03:41:59

Fear of travelling to some countries is instilled in us by the media, or people who haven't been but have heard about these places. Are we missing out on discovering different culture...

Motorcycle Pannier Kitchens: Tips for Camp Cooking on the Road from 2017-05-05T03:48:11

Camp meals should be more than just hot dogs and granola. This episode we talk to long time motorcycle travellers, Lisa & Simon Thomas, about their new book Dirty Dining and Ara Gureg...

Motorcycle Sidecars: Your Next Adventure? | Rider Skills: Gravel Roads from 2017-04-27T23:41:27

Driving A Sidecar Outfit: David L. Hough

David Hough is the author of Driving A Sidecar Outfit, a text book published by the Sidecar Safety Pro...

In It For the Long Haul: Motorcycle Travel&Secrets of Lasting Relationships from 2017-04-21T04:26:50

According to a travel survey, couples who travel together have better relationships than those who don't. In this episode, three couples share their thoughts on what makes their relat...

An Oblivious Adventure in Africa on a Royal Enfield from 2017-04-13T23:51:53

Luke Gelmi gave up his job in Australia, and sold most of his possessions, in a spontaneous decision to go on a motorcycle adventure. Leaving behind his F800 GS, a bike suitable for t...

Stuck Motorcycle | Best Recovery Systems from 2017-04-07T03:29:31

If you venture off the pavement, there’s always the possibility that one wrong move and your bike is off the side of a trail or stuck in a mudhole. The question is, do you have what y...

Ted Simon's New Adventure | KTM Crosses South America from 2017-03-31T00:52:41

Ted Simon has moved to France and started his next motorcycle adventure, but in a different way. What he's doing offers a unique opportunity to learn something from a motorcycle legen...

7000 KM on an Electric Motorcycle | From MX Racer to Women’s Off-Road Riding Coach from 2017-03-24T00:54:33

Trui Hanoulle is a motorcycle traveler, that looks for adventure out of her comfort zone, and recently that included doing a solo trip on an electric Zero motorcycle from her home in ...

5 Step System to Safer Riding | Top of the World on the Dalton Highway from 2017-03-17T02:40:28

Space means safety on the road, and in this episode we talk about 5 simple and effective keys that have been used in commercial trucking for decades. Shawn Kitchen...

How Connections Make the Best Motorcycle Adventure Stories from 2017-03-10T04:20:42

Sharing stories about connections and kindness through their motorcycle travel experiences, Sam Manicom, Todd Blubaugh and Leon Logothetis tell some inspiring, feel good anecdotes tha...

An African Motorcycle Adventure About... Fruit? | When Chance Decides Your Travel Route from 2017-03-03T02:44:28

Every now and again, we hear about motorcycle adventure stories, that have, well let's say a twist to them. So, how exactly do you tie in fruit or dice on a motorb...

Back Country Motorcycle Routes: Adventure Travel by GPS from 2017-02-23T20:19:40

Backcountry Discovery Routes and the Trans Canada Adventure Trail are planned and organized motorcycle adventure routes in the United States and Canada. Great scenery, culture and rid...

Motorcycle Crash Recovery&Tips For Getting Back on the Bike from 2017-02-17T02:43:57

Dave & Becky Prigel: KLR 650 Rider

A motorcycle off or accident is something that no one really wants to talk about, but if you're a motorcycle rider, a pillion, o...

The Road to Getting Yourself Out of the Way | Annette Birkmann from 2017-02-10T05:10:09

Annette Birkmann dreamt about riding a motorcycle since she was a little girl, but it wasn’t until she was 30 years old that she got her motorcycle license. In 2006, she realized that...

One Million Motorcycle Miles | What You Should Look For in a Motorcycle Seat from 2017-02-03T00:25:21

Voni & Paul Glaves - Million Miles on Her Motorcycle & the Mechanic Behind the Scenes

Voni Glaves is one of two women who have ridden over a million miles on a BMW m...

Wind Powered Chain Oiler | Setting up Your Motorcycle Brake, Shifter and Foot Pegs from 2017-01-27T03:23:33

Custom Fitting Your Bike to Your Body: Part 2

This week on ARR we're in to Part 2 on custom fitting your bike to your body size with Grant Johnson from Horizons Un...

Custom Fitting Your Bike to Your Body | Motorcycle Handlebars | Women ADV Riders from 2017-01-20T04:38:19

Custom Fitting Your Bike to Your Body: Part 1

This week ARR starts a three part series on custom fitting your bike to your body with Grant Johnson from Horizons Un...

Riders Helping Riders | Rox Pivoting Handlebar Risers from 2017-01-13T03:14:21

Veterans Back 40 Adventure

Morgan Northrup & Chet Mainwaring

Morgan Northrup was in the army and has served two tours, one as ac...

7 Great Reasons&Excuses for a Motorcycle Adventure | All Roads Lead to Manchester with Pete Johnson from 2017-01-06T06:55:10

Anyone who rides a motorcycle probably knows what it’s like to find any excuse or reason to ride. Some commute to work, some run all their errands using their bike… out of milk? No pr...

2016 Finale: Setting Adventure Travel Goals | To Mongolia and Back with Derek Mansfield from 2016-12-30T02:59:54

This is the time of year many of us are looking to make New Year’s resolutions. It’s a tradition in many countries, to set goals for self improvement or personal gain. 

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2016 Adventure Rider Radio Holiday Special from 2016-12-23T22:00:36

However you may celebrate the holiday season, we want to wish you all the very best from our home to yours. In this special seasonal episode, we bring you g...

Riding For All The Right Reasons: Ken&Carol Duval from 2016-12-23T03:33:53

In a time when social media and youtube is so prevalent, Ken and Carol Duval are not the norm when it comes to travelling around the world and reporting on their trip. They haven't wr...

Lithium Batteries, Motorcycle GPS&Riding With Foreign Bikers from 2016-12-15T04:21:14

Shorai Lithium Batteries

Phuc Lam from Shorai Inc, and also an avid motorcyclist, explains lithium batteries in this episode. 

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