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Episode 582
Fifteen years on the road—and no major disasters. Elsebie and Michnus Olivier of PikiPiki Overland share how they’ve dodged mechanical meltdowns, sketchy border crossings, and costly mistakes while t…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
DEEP TROUBLE: If I Survive, I'll Never Complain Again
Episode 581
Elisa Rosales lay on her back, head spinning, gasping for air. Her bike lay a few feet away, right where she had dropped it. Darkness pressed at the edges of her vision, and she fought the pull to le…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Abandoned - The Other Side of the Story
Episode 580
This episode is a follow-up to our recent episode, Abandoned on the Dalton, which featured rider Shilo Crane on a journey from Georgia to Alaska to raise awareness for mental health. That story took …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
RIDER SKILLS: Three Key Principles for Navigating Obstacles on Adventure Motorcycles
Episode 579
In this Rider Skills episode with chief instructor Clinton Smout from SMART Performance Centre, we break down the process of navigating obstacles into three simple, easy-to-remember principles—someth…
Published on 5 months ago
DEEP TROUBLE: Too Focused to Turn Back
Episode 578
In the mountains of northern India, surrounded by snow, altitude, and uncertain roads, James Thomas and two other riders pressed on—confident they could make it through. But what unfolded wasn’t just…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Abandoned on the Dalton
Episode 577
The mission was simple: ride motorcycles from Georgia to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to raise funds and awareness for mental health among veterans and first responders. Two military men set off as a team, j…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Aussie Riders in America
Episode 576
Damian Monkhorst, an Australian rider, loves twisty roads and staying off the tourist track. When an online motorcycle forum connected him with riders in the United States, including Andy Morley, he …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Motorcycle Mind - Mark Changizi
Episode 575
On this episode, we go beyond the usual explanations of freedom and thrill to explore how riding a motorcycle doesn’t just feel different—it engages our brains in a uniquely powerful way. Cognitive s…
Published on 6 months ago
DEEP TROUBLE: Injured and Alone
Episode 574
When Eliot Metherell set off on a solo motorcycle journey through Australia, he was chasing freedom, solitude, and scenic back roads. But just days into the ride, a friendly suggestion to try a campg…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
RIDER SKILLS PLUS: 4 Steps to Mastering Slippery Crossings
Episode 573
Sudden loss of traction is one of the most dangerous situations motorcycle riders can encounter—whether it’s wet pavement, loose gravel, or mud on the trail. In this Rider Skills Plus episode, expert…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago