Podcast Episodes

One Motorbike, One Ride—No Going Home Until We Get Around the World

Episode 592

When the life she’d planned took an unexpected turn, Kathleen Perry had to find her footing again. The quiet retirement she and her husband had imagined was gone when he passed away — so she reached …

Published on 2 months ago

DEEP TROUBLE: Trapped in the Pyrenees

Episode 591

Near the end of a month-long motorcycle ride through Spain, Mark and Lisa Schubert set out for what should’ve been an easy final day through the Pyrenees. But as they climbed higher, a mild forecast …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Should You Downsize to a Small ADV Bike?

Episode 590

Thinking about downsizing your adventure bike? In this episode we test the waters with a Suzuki DR350—what it really takes to turn a lightweight, simple machine into a workable mini-adventure bike, t…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

ADV-X: Canada’s World Class Motorcycle Adventure Experience

Episode 589

ADV-X in Canada turned out to be far more than just another riding event. By the end of the first day, faces were caked in dust, grins were everywhere, and the sense of camaraderie was undeniable. Fr…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

RIDER SKILLS: Mastering Ride Modes

Episode 588

Modern motorcycles aren’t just machines anymore—they’re equipped with advanced technology. Ride-by-wire means your throttle hand communicates with a processor instead of a cable, and that computer co…

Published on 3 months ago

The Truth Your Riding Gear Won’t Tell You

Episode 587

We all choose our riding gear for comfort, style, and weather protection — trusting that if it’s sold as motorcycle gear, it must also keep us safe in a crash. But how much of that trust is based on …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

What Carries a Motorcycle Trip Isn't Just the Plan

Episode 586

When everything is perfectly organized—routes mapped, fuel stops planned, meals and beds guaranteed—it feels effortless. But the truth is, no matter how tidy the plan, the real world always gets a vo…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Everything Adventure - Chris Birch

Episode 585

Chris Birch returns to Adventure Rider Radio with insights from his brand-new Everything Adventure video training series. This is a deep dive into how adventure riding and training have evolved in th…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

From London Traffic to Global Motorcycle Rider

Episode 584

Damian (Demon) Rowley spent 35 years riding motorcycles professionally in London—first as a courier, then as one of Virgin’s elite “limo bike” riders, trusted to ferry celebrities and executives thro…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Choosing the Right Gear: Jackets and Pants for Adventure Riders

Episode 583

Chris Birch - What Works, What Doesn’t, And How To Select The Moto Gear That’s Right For You

When it comes to adventure riding gear, the options are endless—mesh, laminated, vented, lightweight, heavy…

Published on 4 months ago