Podcasts by Arrive Alive!
Listen to real-life riders share their stories about the mental, physical and mechanical approach to riding and being safe on their motorcycles. Hosted by Len Bilello.
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Endless Summer! How riding from S.America to the Arctic Circle Transformed One Women's Life from 2023-10-10T09:07
Ayleen was a mild mannered dentist who embarked on the ride of a lifetime! Today, she shares how her 34,000 mile, year-long trip gave her a new outlook on life and the people she met, and the le...
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Alphabet's Germán Santana from 2023-09-18T09:30
Germán Santana was born in Colombia and worked in Poland and France--now that's quite the combination! He now calls NYC home and discovered the joy of riding motorcycles a bit l...
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Fomer MSF Teacher&Acclaimed MC Artist Share Their Summer and Touring Safety Tips from 2023-06-26T09:00
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Jamie Chiang talks about her first ride to the famed Americade Rally. Engineer, Ph.D., and former MSF Instructor share memories of our friend David and his str...
Brooke&Erica Talk Relationships&Safe Riding from 2023-04-24T10:00
Queers on Gears members Brooke and Erika live and work in New York City and love each other and love to ride--in that order! Today they share their tips on safe and enjoyable riding and for buyi...
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Skilled Rider, "Bruce D" shared years and many miles of riding strategies from 2023-03-10T10:00
Bruce Dimon, a self-proclaimed computer geek, has ridden over 700,000 miles spanning 51 years, and he's still going strong. Today he talks about how riding safely makes everything more fun on a ...
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91-Year-Old Rider Shares Safety Tips from the '50s Through Today from 2023-02-22T10:30
Harry's first bike was a 1941 Harley, which he purchased in 1955. Today Harry shares how he rode safely for four decades and tips for today's riders.
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Professor Steve Sergi Shares Decades of Riding Experience from 2023-01-31T09:30
Former BMW Motorrad and Eagle Rider Exec, Steve Sergi has decades of riding experience across several continents. Today, he shares what HE knows and how we can improve our riding skills mentally...
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Len Responds to Viewer Mail and Rides Manhattan On Jan 1! from 2023-01-16T10:00
Len replies to listener emails and talks about the annual Isle of Manhattan Ride. Tips on riding with your dog, choosing tires, and riding around Manhattan Island on New Years Day for the Isle ...
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Skilled Long Distance Rider, Leonard, tells you how to ride in the cold from 2022-12-13T10:00
Leonard Sclafani is a lawyer and formerly worked in the US Attorney's office. He started riding as a way to quickly and cheaply get to work, which turned into a long love affair with riding.
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All About Tires w/Ken Wahlster of 8Ball Tires from 2022-10-18T08:30
Ken Wahlster founded BikeBandit.com and knows everything about tires, and today he shares his knowledge with you! His company 8Ball Tires is disrupting the motorcycle tire industry and is bringi...
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Safe&Enjoyable Riding in the Rain and Stormy Weather from 2022-09-23T08:00
Len talks about riding in a summer rain storm and how you can be a better rain rider and actually enjoy it!
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Witnessing a Tragic Crash Changed His Life from 2022-08-30T07:30
Mark Meehl is a loyal listener turned EP. 53 Guest. Today he talks about witnessing a fellow rider crash has changed his life and offers strategies for riding saf...
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Teach Your Children Well: A Father Shares Two Generations of Motorcycling With His Son from 2022-08-18T08:00
St. Louis Father, Michael Sorth's Dad taught him to ride, and over the last couple of years, Michael has introduced his son to riding. Today Michael shares how MSF training, a watchful eye, and ...
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Christmas in July: Jamie, Lester&Len Talk New Bikes and Proven Safety Tips from 2022-07-13T03:00:06
'Tis, the Season for Joy, Riding, Friends, and Safety.
Moto-Entrepreneurs, Jamie, and Lester are back for our annual Christmas in July show! We share advanced safety tips and our passion ...
Former TV Anchorman Curtis Sawyer Talks Indian Motorcycles and Safety Tips from 2022-06-11T10:45:29
Curtis Sawyer is a former TV News Anchor who’s also sold Harley and Indian Motorcycles. He hosts the Indian Rider Radio Podcast on Youtube and wherever podcasts can be heard. Today he talks abou...
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Safe&Fun Group Riding Strategies from 2022-06-01T17:09:50
Giselle Briden (ep.27 guest) and her friends invited me to ride through the mountains of Pennsylvania a few weeks ago and we had a blast. In this show, we share stor...
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H-D Mechanic Matt and Student Everett talk riding safety in Phoenix! from 2022-05-18T09:00
Long-time listener Everett Novak survived a crash and decided to enroll at MMI to become a Motorcycle Mechanic. Matt is a master Harley mechanic and drag races when he's not making his customer'...
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Viewer Mail and Long Riding Safety Tips W/ Len B from 2022-05-07T13:19:50
In a special Mother's Day Show, Len talks about taking his mom for a ride, having his bike totaled, reads viewer mail, and offers safety tips for long-distance riding on interstate highways. Listen
Ducati Lover Lisa Bennett Shares Her Approach Riding Safely on the drag strip on and off-road from 2022-03-30T03:41:13
Ducati is among the most unique and heralded motorcycle brands globally, and Lisa has a passion for Ducatis and has logged thousands of miles on Ducati motorcycles. She’s even visited the Ducati...
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Staying Safe on Classic Motorcycles with YT Star "Bart" from 2022-03-09T10:29:24
Brett McGranahan loves all things old and vintage—especially motorcycles. His YouTube channel provides others with a glimpse into his passion for riding and restoring classic motorcyc...
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Love&Sprockets: Riding Tips From Francesca and Mihir from 2022-02-10T06:12:40
Korean-born Francesca and her Honda met Mehir at NYC Motorcycle Meetup, and soon they will be husband and wife.
Today, they talk about how their love for ea...
Love and Motorcycles Grow in Brooklyn from 2022-02-01T09:30:07
Brooklyn entrepreneurs Ronnie Pichson and Stefon Davis tell the story of 19 years of marriage and combining their love of motorcycles and people to start a successful motorcycle busin...
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Revisiting '21's Final Eleven Episodes from 2022-01-29T04:45:31
Finishing the beginning of the new year with a look back at the tips, strategies, and stories from the final eleven shows of 2021.
From Alonzo Bodden to Tru...
Looking Back at the First Ten Shows of '21! from 2022-01-11T04:26:13
A review of the people, tips, and strategies from our first ten episodes of 2021. If you’re new to the show you’ll learn a ton and for current listene...
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Daytona Champ Jason DiSalvo Talks Safety and Winning from 2021-12-23T00:17:33
Jason won the 2011 Daytona 200 on a Ducati and he talks about his appearance in Why We Ride, how he won the Daytona 200, and how to be successful in riding and in...
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Author&Tour Leader Alisa Clickenger Talks about Her New Book&Safe Riding Strategies from 2021-12-16T00:58:47
Alisa Clickenger is back for her second appearance on our show. She’s got a great new book out geared toward’s women riders but her safety tips are relevant for all riders. Alisa also...
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BMW's Marketing and Training Duo, Trudy Hardy & Aaron Rankin join us to share riding strategies! from 2021-10-27T02:12:22
Trudy Hardy is responsible for BMW Motorcycling Marketing and Communication Strategy for all the Americas. Aaron Rankin teaches street and off-road riding courses at BMW’s Performance...
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Moto-Influencer Don Eilenberger shares 200K miles of riding experience from 2021-10-18T03:00:38
Don loves to ride and to solve problems, and for years he’s done both. He’s a skilled and knowledgeable rider and has a flair for diagnosing complex motorcycle repair issues. Today Don talks abo...
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Lessons from Road Rash Queen Brittany Morrow from 2021-08-30T21:11:21
When Brittany was 20 years old, she was involved in a life-threatening accident as a passenger on a motorcycle. Due to the overwhelming response to her experience, Brittany has dedicated her lif...
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Ret. USAF Colonel, Gary McAlum shares safety tips with you from 2021-08-16T04:15:46
Gary McAlum served our country in the United States Air Force and is an expert in Cyber-Security. In 2014 he re-discovered motorcycling after getting hooked on th...
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The Christmas in July Show! from 2021-07-14T01:32:13
Last year new riders Jamie and Lester shared their experiences as new riders and how they stay safe! 12 months later they return to share their strategies for...
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Sean of Bikes&Beards and SRK Cycles Shares Safety Tips with you! from 2021-06-17T23:22
Sean Kerr owns SRK Cycles in Landisville, PA. His two super popular YouTube Channels, Bikes & Beards; and SRK Cycles have over 1.3 million subscribers and millions of views every month. He’s a m...
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Peter Jones: The Bad Editor and Exceptional Rider from 2021-06-06T18:29:29
Peter Jones has written for many motorcycle magazines and is a skilled rider and lots of knowledge to share. In this episode, Peter talks about his book, “The Bad Edi...
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Peter Jones: The Bad Editor and Exceptional Rider from 2021-06-06T18:29:29
Peter Jones has written for many motorcycle magazines and is a skilled rider and lots of knowledge to share. In this episode, Peter talks about his book, “The Bad Edi...
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Why He Rides! Comedian&Actor Alonzo Bodden talks about being safe from 2021-05-30T15:58:49
Alonzo has three Amazon Prime specials, and among his motorcycles are Ducati, BMW, and Triumph.
Alonzo was also featured in moto-documentary, "Why We Ride". In this episode, he talk...
Riding with two eyes&two ears! from 2021-05-20T00:17:41
Felipe Morales is the inventor of Resonar—a technology that focuses on having our ears be tools to identify and avoid trouble while riding. This ground-breaki...
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Canadian Mom&Rider Giselle Briden Talks Safety and Riding with your Dog from 2021-04-22T01:03:30
Giselle came to motorcycling later in life but that didn't stop her love affair with the open road. From Collingwood, Ontario Giselle has traversed much of Canada and the United States and often...
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MotoLady, and Author, Alicia Elfving shares her unique views on motorcycle safety. from 2021-04-01T02:16:13
Alicia Mariah Elfving is all about encouraging women to magnify the positive aspects of riding and being part of the motorcycling community. Alicia loves sharing parts of herself with...
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Cornering Confidence with Author Jon DelVecchio from 2021-03-24T01:38:25
Cornering comes from the Latin Cornu, which refers "horn," which can refer not just to the curve of the appendage on an antelope's head but to its point. MC cornering expert Jon DelVecchio teac...
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Celebrating Irish Heritage Month w/ Rich Callaghan from 2021-03-06T23:26:33
Jen and Katie from the Sirens MC Talk Love and Riding from 2021-02-12T02:09:11
Jennifer and Katie are members of the Women’s MC Club, The Sirens! They met over ten years ago and are engaged to be married.
Katie rides a Japanese ...
Loving Couples Who Ride: Adam and Tiffany Share Their Secrets of Good Relationships and Safe Riding from 2021-02-09T04:59:08
Tiffany and Adam Wesson rides their own motorcycles and share with us the passion, communication, and honesty that help relationships and riding skills grow and flourish.
(And a good twis...
A Woman, A Motorcycle&A Road to Ride On from 2021-01-27T00:20:06
Live Event Producer Christina Chapman won motorcycle races when she was 12 but had to dress like a boy because girls “weren’t allowed to race.”
Christina believes the friendships sh...
Confidence, Competence, Comfort: Gil Jackson shares safety secrets from 2021-01-13T03:22:12
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Corporate Comptroller Gil Jackson has a passion for motorcycling. Interesting Stats on Gil:
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Takin' It to the Streets With Justin Cockerham! from 2021-01-06T01:03:41
North Caroline native Justin Cockerham tells us why it's great to ride in North Carolina and shares his outlook on safe riding. Justin is an accomplished track rider who loves to tinker get his ...
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Porsche Taylor, Editor of Black Girls Rides shares her approach to safety from 2020-09-23T02:37:40
In August, Porsche Taylor rode almost 2800 miles to Washington D.C. to speak in front of tens of thousands of people at the National March on Washington. And she spoke at the same place where Ra...
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The Christmas in August Episode from 2020-08-28T02:14:31
ho ho ho. It’s August and it’s our Christmas Show! Len shares the best safety secrets from the first 15 episodes of ArriveAlive with young riders Jamie Chiang and Les...
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Riding, Thriving and Surviving in Big Cities from 2020-08-02T12:59:19
Riding motorcycles in big cities can be very enjoyable and exciting. It’s also extremely dangerous. Today Len and two seasoned city riders help you learn more about what it takes to o...
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Words of Wisdom from Racetrack Rider and Surgeon Dr. Kuo from 2020-07-30T23:46:57
Dr. Rebecca Kuo is a top spinal surgeon in Chicago and commutes to work on one Triumph, and riders a Triumph Daytona on the racetrack on the weekends! A certified adrenaline lover, Dr...
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Wes Fleming Shares Mental and Physical Healing from 2020-07-01T03:37:57
Wes Fleming's passion for two-wheeled cycles began with his bicycle that he’d ride around various air force bases growing up as a young boy. Listen
Looking Forward To Every Day with Racer / Journalist Andrew Trevitt from 2020-06-22T16:54:24
Canadian native Andrew Trevitt loved motorcycles from a very young age. He was a GP racer in Canada, became an engineer and moto-journalist for Sport Rider mag and others. Listen
Ep. 11 Rev. Susan Susan Sparks Shares her approach to riding Safely. from 2020-06-15T04:05:58
Reverend Sparks has been riding a Harley for years and is a former trial attorney and is a stand-up comedian and is a Senior Pastor at Madison Avenue Baptist Church i...
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Ep. 10 Innovation and Safety with Drew Alexander from Bob's BMW from 2020-06-08T23:58:36
Drew Alexander spent the first part of his career as one of the early staff members and radio jocks on WLIR-FM, a station that would change how the united states list...
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Ep.9 Author Alisa Clickenger and Motorcycle World Traveler shares her approach to safety based on her global riding experiences from 2020-05-24T19:08:10
We are so thrilled to have Alisa as our guest for Episode nine. Alisa is a world traveler, author, professional experience maker, and confidence coach. And when's not doing any of those, she's ...
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Americade Founder Bill Dutcher Shares His Safety Secrets! from 2020-05-20T20:51:03
Bill Dutcher attended Harvard University and one of his greatest accomplishments has been bringing hundreds of thousands of riders together over the years at the world-famous Americade Motorcycl...
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Ep. 7 Exec Recruiter Jeff Lundwall talks safety in a variety of conditions from 2020-05-11T19:13:01
Jeff Lundwall is a NYC based Executive Recruiter who's owned many different types of bikes and is our first guest to have extensive experience commuting by motorcycle in big cities. He has ridde...
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Episode 6: Riding with High Intentions with Scorpion Founder Eric Anderson from 2020-05-03T01:47:50
Eric Anderson has spent 30+ years in the motorcycle and Powersports industry. He built Scorpion Helmets from the ground up and consults with major companies like Bell, Schuberth and others on ho...
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ArriveAlive! with ProRider Coach, Shari Ives from 2020-04-05T20:01:45
Shari Ives owns and operates her own riding school in New Jersey and has taught over 12,000 people how to ride. We were thrilled to have her share the insights she's gained being a world-class i...
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Episode 4: Motorcycle Safety with Writer Director Bryan H. Caroll from 2020-03-27T02:13:37
We had a chance to speak to Bryan H. Caroll the producer and director of Why We Ride. Boy, did we have a fun time talking about his film and Bryan's personal approach to riding safely.
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ArriveAlive Episode 3 from 2020-03-11T05:24:45
Jonathan Penner started riding after he decided to become sober. That was 18 years ago, and currently, Jonathan owns a track bike, a BMW Tourer, and a Big Bear chopper that is 11 feet long. Whil...
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ArriveAlive #2 Featuring Monica Holmes MSF Instructor from 2020-03-01T00:14:23
Monica Holmes is a former professional volleyball player in the US and Europe and has coached Volleyball at Columbia University, University of Illinois, and Hofstra University.
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Motorcycle Safety: Control Road Rage. Ride at Your Pace! from 2020-02-17T01:48:18
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Pace--stay alive by riding at your pace..even when you think you can't.
Road Rage: Road Rage is very dangerous f...