94: Motorcycle Travel Without Cash on Hand | Being Prepared to Handle Emergencies from 2023-11-21T23:09:58

Two important things to consider when planning your trip are how you’re going to finance your adventure and how to best equip yourself to handle an emergency. Whil...

93: Top Mistakes Motorcycle Travelers Make from 2023-10-21T10:43:34

In this episode, the RAW panel explores the common mistakes made by motorcycle travelers, such as riding beyond their ability and failing to interact with the locals. Whether you're an experienc...

92: Reflecting on the Road: Navigating Regrets in Motorcycle Travel from 2023-09-21T11:56:44

Have you ever found yourself in a travel situation where, in hindsight, different choices could have been made? During a long motorcycle trip, have you ever experienced regrets that left a lasti...

91: The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States from 2023-08-21T14:03:36

Another lively debate by the RAW panel, this time on The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States. A list to inspire riders to get out and explore these incredible areas. With hos...

90: Practical Advice for Motorcycle Camping | Using Your Bike Maintenance Records to Predict The Future from 2023-07-21T09:28

Have you ever considered camping from your motorcycle? Perhaps it's to save money or to enjoy the great outdoors. Whatever your reason, you may be wondering what essential gear you'll need for m...

89: Death on the Road and Going Nowhere from 2023-06-21T14:08

When travelling, there are things that can make you sick, hurt or even kill you. On this episode the panel discusses potential things that can cause harm and how to avoid them or how to treat th...

88: Top Motorcycle Routes To Ride in Less Than a Week from 2023-05-21T10:00

There are an endless amount of spectacular motorcycle routes all around the world, and choosing which one to ride on your next adventure can be overwhelming, especially if you are limited by tim...

87: Tires, Boots and Helmets from 2023-04-17T15:07

There are three things from your normal ADV gear that may need to be swapped out for long distance travel: Tires. Aggressive tires work great for ADV riding and are the choice for many, but for ...

86: Top Fears of Motorcycle Travel and Defining a RTW Trip from 2023-03-20T16:19

Fear can be paralyzing and it can stop you from doing many things including travel. But are those fears legitimate? And what constitutes a RTW trip? Is it the number of miles ridden or how many ...

85: Skills for Motorcycle Overlanding and Why You Need Them Before You Go from 2023-02-21T00:01

A discussion about motorcycle travel skills that any rider would benefit from or perhaps really need before leaving on a motorcycle adventure. Also how to be mentally prepared for travel, bureau...

84: Understanding Motorcycle Loads for Overlanding from 2023-01-21T08:50

Overpacking is a common issue for riders, and the art of packing only what you really need is refined through thought, trial and practice. Experience alone won’t teach, unless you consciously re...

83: The 7 Wonders of the Motorcycle Travel World from 2022-12-09T16:06

Join the panel in this lively debate of the seven wonders of the motorcycle travel world, a list that will inspire riders to get out and explore, destinations and routes that add unparalleled cu...

82: Planning and Budgeting a Motorcycle Trip from 2022-11-18T16:26

On this episode of RAW we talk about how to plan and budget a trip from beginning to end, what things to consider and pitfalls that may not be obvious. So, if you’ve never been on a motorcycle t...

81: Protecting your Bling and Dealing with Corrupt Officials from 2022-10-25T10:51

How should you protect your valuables while on a motorcycle trip? How do you avoid being on a thief’s radar or getting yourself in a bad situation? And how do you deal with corrupt officials in ...

80: Tips for Doing a Solo Motorcycle Trip for the Modern Rider | Travel Rhythm from 2022-09-23T16:21

What’s it like to do a solo motorcycle trip for the modern world where the internet and google are at your fingertips? And do you have a certain rhythm you follow on a trip? Wake up, pack up and...

79: Cool Camping Gadgets and Surprises in South America from 2022-08-24T08:20

Cool camping gadgets can make a trip more fun, easier and enjoyable. We talk about some odd things we’ve heard about or seen for camping, for example a dragonfly on a wire that clamps on to your...

78: The Golden Age of Motorcycle Travel from 2022-07-22T11:18

A broad look at motorcycle travel and is it still in it’s prime, has it passed it’s prime and how is it changing? And have you had any run ins with dogs or wild animals in your travels? How do y...

77: Bodge Repairs and Rocky Mountain Oysters from 2022-06-24T19:19

Repairs sometimes need to be done in a pinch, on the side of the road or at the top of a mountain. On this episode we talk about temporary repairs and the unusual fixes we’ve come up with. Also,...

76: How to Get in to Motorcycle Travel on a Budget from 2022-05-24T09:57

Perhaps you’ve never doing any big scale travel before or you have limited funds but want to get a taste of travel. This episode is for the average rider who wants to leave from their backyard a...

75: Five Great Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle on an Extended Trip and Travelling with Electronics from 2022-04-23T15:53

If you needed more reasons to plan a trip then we’ve put together our lists of great ones. And the panel also has some great tips on how to pack and travel with electronics in all kinds of weath...

74: Riding with a Partner and Coping with Extreme Heat from 2022-03-21T20:35:21

Sometimes riding with a partner can get complicated, be it a spouse, significant other or friends. We talk about the pros and cons of travelling with someone else, different methods you can use ...

73: Travel Misconceptions and Motorcycle Camp Kitchen Tips from 2022-02-21T16:19:05

On this episode of RAW, the things we get wrong about motorcycle travel, what it takes to be a motorbike traveller and camp kitchen tips. Join Jim and his co-host...

72: Sam's Secret is Out of the Bag and Things a Houseguest Should Never Do from 2022-01-19T12:00

On this episode of RAW Sam Manicom finally shares a secret that he’s been keeping for quite some time, we talk about the possibilities of planning a trip in the near future and things not to do ...

71: Pre-Trip Jitters, Trip Emotions and Holidays Away from Home from 2021-12-24T21:11:20

On this episode of RAW we talk about dealing with pre-trip jitters, missing family and friends, and remember holidays spent away from home. Join Jim and his co-hosts ...

70: Tackling the Psychology of Motorcycle Travel from 2021-11-20T01:05:15

On this episode of ARR RAW the round-table panel discusses how being an introvert or extroverts affects how you feel about a trip, pre-trip jitters, dealing with emot...

69: Silver Linings in Trouble, and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night from 2021-10-23T16:12:04

69: Silver Linings in Trouble, Small World Experiences, Boots We Wear and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night

Adventure Rider Radio RAW is a roundtable motorcycle travel conversat...

68: Night Riding, Traveler's Gratitude and Packing Panniers from 2021-09-22T14:59:50

On this episode of RAW, tales of pushing the limits into the night and what happened, when a local helps you out of a situation or gives you a meal or place to stay, how do you thank them and co...

67: Yesterday's Travel, Weapons and Road Hazards from 2021-08-20T20:37:31

Is it possible, with all the technology and information available at your finger tips to have an adventure like those pre-internet? What about personal protection, should we and do we carry weap...

66: How to Avoid Being a Moto Travel Target | What are Your Rights in a Foreign Country? from 2021-07-25T17:08:39

Travellers can be easy targets for bribes, thieves, muggings or assaults. What are some of the things you can do to avoid being a motorcycle travel target? And if anything happens to you when yo...

65: Dehydrated Water Reduces Motorcycle Payload from 2021-06-22T17:38:05

Are you a travel addict? If you are you probably have some questions about motorcycle travel. Like, how long should you wait before you take a new bike on an extended...

64: Those Outrageous Outliers | To Hostel or Not from 2021-05-21T14:33:08

It’s the outrageous, the outliers, that seem to be the most memorable, sometimes locals and other times travellers themselves. Who are these outrageous people? And what’s it like to stay in a ho...

63: Moral Dilemmas | Itching to Travel Again from 2021-04-20T17:07:05

We’re all itching to get out and ride again after what’s been a very long year or more of restrictions. Maybe you have a growing bucket list or you just want to plan an adventure that’s off the ...

62: Ride and Stash from 2021-03-20T23:02:23

What if you wanted to do a world trip but not all at once, ride for a few months then return home for a few months? What are some of the things that you would need to consider when it comes to s...

61: To Wash or Not to Wash? Keeping Clean on the Road from 2021-02-17T14:14:48

To wash or not to wash? Tips about keeping clean on the road, personal hygiene, clothes and what to do when nature calls. And do you see yourself as a motorcyclist who travels or a traveler who ...

60: Unexpected and Unusual Maneuvers | Don't Mention This at a Border Crossing from 2021-01-15T17:18:56

At the roundtable on this episode of RAW we talk about obstacles or other bizarre things that we have had to get our motorcycles around, across or over, and some outlandish incidents we’ve had o...

59: It's Been a Crazy Year for Motorcycle Travel but the Best is Yet to Come from 2020-12-15T17:19:55

Regular riding routines, travel, getting together with other riders and events are just some of the things that have been affected in the past year. But while we are missing those things, perhap...

58: The Essential Entry Level Guide to Overlanding by Motorcycle from 2020-11-18T17:48:46

Sorting out how to get started is often one of the most difficult parts of any adventure. Just about every rider who’s done an extended trip by motorcycle will tell you about the places they’ve ...

57: Blueprints for Overland Motorcycles | Pandemonium in Trip Planning | On the Back of the Bike from 2020-10-28T19:18:28

If you could design a motorcycle specifically for overlanding, what would your requirements be? And with all the information coming at us from all different directions, how do you sort out the n...

56: Staying in the Zone While Riding | Dealing With Loneliness on the Road from 2020-09-13T17:07:54

From all around the world, in the far corners of Bulgaria, England, Australia and Canada, the RAW panel once again meets to answer listener questions about they stay in the zone while riding the...

55: The Makings of the Perfect Motorcycle Adventure from 2020-08-24T21:51:51

There are many ingredients that go in to making the perfect motorcycle adventure including the destination, how many hours you ride each day, planning and more. And everyone has their own rules ...

54: Motorcycle Misadventures Not to be Made Public from 2020-07-22T15:27:26

On this episode, motorcycle stories that were never meant to be told - like Grant Johnson running from the police, Sam Manicom using his newly acquired F800GS to bend someone else’s sheet metal ...

53: Packing for Motorcycle Trips, Time Travel&Lucky Talismans from 2020-06-24T00:51:21

If you could go back in time and give yourself some nuggets of information about travel, what would that be? And have you ever found yourself fully packed to go on a trip to only look behind you...

52: Predicting the Future of Moto Travel from 2020-05-19T14:43:10

Taking into consideration what travel was like in the past, changes in contemporary travel, and now with recent restrictions in place around the world, what will motorcycle travel look like in t...

51: Best&Worst Places to be Stranded | Slang Words You Need to Know from 2020-04-22T02:34:18

Everyone’s had those days on a trip, where you find yourself stranded somewhere - maybe due to a breakdown or a mishap - some places you couldn’t wait to get out of and some you might have wante...

50: Defining Adventure Riding, Official Requirements&No Mechanical Knowledge from 2020-03-19T23:32:04

What’s the difference between motorcycle touring and adventure riding? When you have no set plans and don’t fit in to the norm for official requirements, what do you do? And when you ha...

49: Buck Up and Make the Best of It | Inherent Travel Dangers and Risks from 2020-02-17T23:11:30

How does attitude play a role in travel? And are we downplaying the inherent dangers and risk of travel? Is motorcycle travel safe?

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