Podcast Episodes

Pasta Salad to Pikilily — Making Riding Safer for Tanzanians

Episode 192

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 lacking in …

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

#BlindManCan | The Blind Scooter Guy

Episode 191

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 hospital. His 32,0…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Motorcyclists — Simple Steps to Carving Your Best Corner

Episode 190

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 been the editor of three major motorcy…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Filming Motorcycle Adventures: Sterling Noren

Episode 189

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 who i…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Rider Skills: Dropping Your Bike | Jim Hyde

Episode 188

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 episode Jim Hyde ta…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

A Scientist, a Pillion, a Racer and a Long Distance Rider: On Staying Alert

Episode 187

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 recognize these signs…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Where She Wants To Be: A Motorcycle Journey of Self Discovery

Episode 186

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 made a decision…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Long Distance Riding: Iron Butt Rally Competitor

Episode 185

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 perfect environ…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

From Start to Finish: Determined to Cross the Line

Episode 184

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 already got a pret…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Motorcycle Grip Strength: Rider Skills | This Year on Adventure Rider Radio

Episode 183

RIDER SKILLS: Hand Strength & Stamina
Instructor: Bret Tkacs
Having a strong grip is an important part of motorcycle riding to ensure you have proper control when it comes to the front brake, clutch …

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago