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Send us a textSam and Bledge sit down with young Fletcher Bledge to talk growing up 200 yards from the 7th at Royal Liverpool, bagging two aces on the club's pint-sized par-3, and why towering bunkers are the ultimate kid kryptonite. They dig into the mini-course with holes named Natterjack, Liverbird, Pineapple and Racing Horse, the Husqvarna robots that keep it buzzing, and the apprentice-led maintenance project that doubles as a training ground. LIV vs The Open gets a junior verdict (music on tee shots? pass), plus the case for screens-off golf, GS3 ball rolling, and a dream hole involving… bamboo and alligators.
The boys got together to put a nice little bow on perhaps the craziest Canadian national series ever with discussion on all the mayhem from the year, the numerous great rides, the numerous big crashes, all the BEEF and a bunch of insight into where the series is and where they think it should go. The best episode of the year on the best series in years! Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Turf, Tech, and Taking Risks: Leadership Lessons with Jason VanBuskirk On this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Jason VanBuskirk—a golf course superintendent turned tech entrepreneur—whose journey from turfgrass to tech has reshaped how modern superintendents think about efficiency, data, and innovation. Jason shares how his frustrations managing day-to-day operations at Stowe Acres Country Club led him to build a digital solution—TurfCloud—which ultimately evolved into a foundational piece of GreenSight's cutting-edge platform. Today, GreenSight combines drone imagery, soil sensors, autonomous mowing, and job tracking into one integrated system that's redefining the superintendent's toolbox. From navigating early startup chaos to forming key partnerships with companies like Husqvarna and Harold's, Jason offers sharp insights for superintendents, innovators, and anyone looking to challenge the status quo. Whether you're curious about robotics, seeking smarter labor solutions, or just wondering what it takes to turn an idea into an industry-shaping company—this conversation delivers real lessons from someone who's walked the fairway and paved a new path. What you'll learn in this episode From Superintendent to Innovator: Jason's journey from Stowe Acres to launching TurfCloud and ultimately joining GreenSight as VP of Business Development. GreenSight's Tech Stack: Drones, job boards, soil sensors, autonomous mowers—an all-in-one dashboard for superintendents. Autonomous Mowing is Here: Early adopters are seeing labor savings, consistent course conditions, and growing interest among members. Align with the Right People: Success in both turf and tech hinges on relationships—with your team, your mentors, and your family. Entrepreneurship Mindset: Don't live in the “what ifs.” If you've got a good idea, go for it. Links mentioned in this episode GreenSight: https://www.greensightag.com/ Jason VanBuskirk (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-vanbuskirk/
Gauldy and Newf just spent a week in a field watching, living and breathing Amateur Moto in Canada at the Walton TransCan and they're here to fill you in on all the young talent in Canada that you need to watch and follow. This year was a banner year for up and coming riders that we can expect to see in the coming years. The racing was incredible, and the forecast is looking good in 2025! Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
The Filthiest of Phils wraps up his first Canadian and professional MX championship, winning the Triple Crown Series 450 title this weekend at Walton. Tanner Ward went to battle, fought like hell and went out on his shield going down pushing Jess Pettis for the win and a good chance at bridging the points gap. But it wasn't to be. An incredible series with too many big moments to list, the boys dig into all the drama from Round 8 at Walton. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 148 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we're talking with Brad Bailey, Equipment Manager at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club in Orlando, Florida, an 18-hole course serving both resort guests and private members. Brad leads a team of three technicians and works primarily with John Deere equipment. With a background in chemistry and a hands-on upbringing working with his dad, Brad found his way into the turf industry during college and never looked back. He shares his expertise in small engines, his thoughts on the less glamorous office side of the job, and his experience managing a team in Florida's year-round golf climate. Trent and Brad dig into everything Stihl, explore his work with Husqvarna autonomous mowers, and chat about his favorite ways to unwind - fishing, Disney, and building with Lego. Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at ReelTurfTechs@gmail.com Check out our YouTube Channel
In very good news, KTM has been saved! Indian powerhouse Bajaj has stepped up to save the company, but what does the future hold under their new ownership? Should they cut Husqvarna and Gas Gas? The X-Bow is unfortunately almost certainly dead, but we'll take some KTM over no KTM and that new 390 Adventure sure seems like a step in the right direction. The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873 We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!
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No race to cover this weekend but after some technical difficulties, Newf and Gauldy hopped in the same truck and connected with Ken to give some MXdN opinions, amateur insight, stories from the old days at TransCan, championship predictions and whole bunch more. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Gauldy checks in with the perennial privateer hero Daniel Elmore, talking about his career, his series, the whole series, and everything in between. Daniel is a quiet guy at the races but in this interview he really opens up and lets us know what makes him tick Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
The championship fight, the big double, rough track and high temperatures made for another scintillating round of the 2025 Triple Crown Series at Deschambault. They boys get into all the details of Rd 7, with analysis and inside info from the weekend at one of canada's best tracks. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Some dust, a bunch of rain and a championship changing weekend with Phil Nicoletti taking back 7 out of Tanner Wards 8 point lead, leaving just one point between the two. A bunch of great rides from guys like Dylan Walsh, Blake Davies, Liam Dodds, Noah Porter, and our surprise guest, Cody Groves, who cracked us up for about 10 minutes with his impromptu "walking by like a Sasquatch" interview. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Rapportsäsongen har nått sitt crescendo. Dagens podd är fylld av tankar och reflektioner från dagens kvartalsrapporter och aktierörelser. Bland annat avhandlas SKF, Epiroc, Betsson, Saab, Engcon, Electrolux, Invisio, Nordnet, Husqvarna, Dynavox, Lyko, Hemnet och Telias bud på Bredband2. Ett välfyllt program utlovas veckans sista handelsdag med Peter Hedlund, Ellinor Beckett, Daniel McPhee och Elin Wiker i poddstudion.Detta är Börslunch Rapportpodd. EFN:s sommarspecial under rapportsäsongen för att du ska kunna vara ledig men ändå få reda på allt du vill och borde om rapporterna.
With all the action in the 450 class last weekend, a bunch of rides and riders got left in the cold as far as media coverage, so today Gauldy reached out to Seb Racine to get his thoughts on the epic race day he put in. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
After one of the craziest races ever from top to bottom, the boys get into all the details, nuance and hype from Sand Del Lee. Mechanicals, crashes, penalties, some really great rides and a surprising championship outlook in the 450 class, this one has drama and it has it in spades Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Wir tauchen mit euch wieder tief ins 125er-Archiv ab und heben für euch ein paar 125er-Schätze. Die kennt ihr garantiert nicht alle. Vom Bestseller bis zum Hardtail-Chopper ist da alles dabei. Und natürlich klären wir auch, wie die Preise damals waren und wie sie bei den sechs Bikes dieses Kuriositätenkabinetts heute sind. Starten wir gleich mit ein wenig Namedropping: Daelim, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Megelli und WMI lauten die Namen der Hersteller, um die sich bei dieser Folge des 125er-Champs-Podcasts alles dreht. Genauer gesagt stehen Modelle dieser Marken im Fokus, die garantiert so keiner mehr auf dem Zettel hat. Schon bei der Recherche zu den sechs Modellen konnten wir uns an der einen oder anderen Stelle ein Schmunzeln wegen der technischen Lösungen nicht verkneifen. Da wäre beispielsweise ein 125er-Zweizylinder-Chopper mit Starrahmenheck. Also ohne Federung hinten. Den gab es wirklich mal serienmäßig zu kaufen. Genau wie die weiteren fünf Bikes, die wir in dieser Podcast-Folge ins Scheinwerferlicht rücken. Wir werfen mit euch einen Blick auf die Technik und auch auf die Preise. Was haben die sechs ungewöhnlichen 125er-Modelle während ihrer Bauzeit gekostet? Und was muss man aktuell für sie auf den Tisch legen, falls sie überhaupt noch auf den bekannten Online-Fahrzeugbörsen zu bekommen sind? Da ist wirklich alles dabei – von der kuriosen Supermoto, über 2-Takt-Drifter bis hin zu einem Welt-Bestseller!
Wir tauchen mit euch wieder tief ins 125er-Archiv ab und heben für euch ein paar 125er-Schätze. Die kennt ihr garantiert nicht alle. Vom Bestseller bis zum Hardtail-Chopper ist da alles dabei. Und natürlich klären wir auch, wie die Preise damals waren und wie sie bei den sechs Bikes dieses Kuriositätenkabinetts heute sind. Starten wir gleich mit ein wenig Namedropping: Daelim, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Megelli und WMI lauten die Namen der Hersteller, um die sich bei dieser Folge des 125er-Champs-Podcasts alles dreht. Genauer gesagt stehen Modelle dieser Marken im Fokus, die garantiert so keiner mehr auf dem Zettel hat. Schon bei der Recherche zu den sechs Modellen konnten wir uns an der einen oder anderen Stelle ein Schmunzeln wegen der technischen Lösungen nicht verkneifen. Da wäre beispielsweise ein 125er-Zweizylinder-Chopper mit Starrahmenheck. Also ohne Federung hinten. Den gab es wirklich mal serienmäßig zu kaufen. Genau wie die weiteren fünf Bikes, die wir in dieser Podcast-Folge ins Scheinwerferlicht rücken. Wir werfen mit euch einen Blick auf die Technik und auch auf die Preise. Was haben die sechs ungewöhnlichen 125er-Modelle während ihrer Bauzeit gekostet? Und was muss man aktuell für sie auf den Tisch legen, falls sie überhaupt noch auf den bekannten Online-Fahrzeugbörsen zu bekommen sind? Da ist wirklich alles dabei – von der kuriosen Supermoto, über 2-Takt-Drifter bis hin zu einem Welt-Bestseller!
A crazy weekend at one of the best tracks on the circuit with tons of Track Drama, a bit of TV Drama (Gauldy's fault) and some last second Protest Drama. Get all the details from the boys that were on property and part of it all! Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
A full race recap from this weekends racing in Sainte Julie, QC where MX101 FXR Yamaha hit the nail squarely on the head and won all four motos with Jess Pettis and Preston Kilroy. The Honda Canada GDR Fox Racing team had struggles from each of their premier riders, setting up an epic do-or-die showdown at their home track at Gopher Dunes this upcoming weekend. Can't Wait! Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Water-saving expert Richard Restuccia has one golden rule: Every time you water, you should be watering the same amount. The only thing that changes is the frequency. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, he joins Jacques to dive into smart, simple ways to conserve water in the garden and chats about his latest book, Waterwise Gardening. Tune in! This one's packed with practical tips and fresh inspiration. Connect with Richard Restuccia: Richard Restuccia is a green industry veteran with over 25 years of digging into smarter landscapes. Now Senior VP at Husqvarna, he's passionate about helping people save water—he's trained over 200,000 folks on how to do just that. A past winner of the Leadership in Landscape award, Richard also served on major Irrigation Association committees, bringing both expertise and energy to everything from policy to practical tips. Find more from Richard Restuccia on H2O Trends: https://h2otrends.com/about/ Learn more about water conservation from Richard's new book: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847846894/ Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Newf and Gauldy give an East/West breakdown of the Canadian Amateur Scene, in depth and all access. The Wcan, ECan and TransCan are all looking promising this year, and the boys get into all the main players (unless we forgot someone... sorry if we did). There's some pro-talk and Triple Crown Series analysis off the top, and some really bad math, but this one is dedicated to all the young rippers coming up through Canada's burgeoning motocross system. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Another one of those in-between podcasts that exceed expectations. A review of the West, expectations for the East, and everything in between. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
De afgelopen weken testte presentator Bas van Werven de robotgrasmaaier 450X NERA van het Zweedse Husqvarna. De robotmaaier bleek wat 'overpowered' ten opzichte van het grasveld waar Bas 'm liet maaien, maar het gazon werd er niet minder mooi door. Toch heeft Bas wat kanttekeningen. In de achtertuin grazen de schapen op het veld van Bas, voor de rest van het gazon gebruikt hij meestal de zitmaaier: 'werkt therapeutisch'. Maar de nieuwe robotmaaier moet de boel automatiseren en zou het veld ook nog eens in kwaliteit onderhouden. De ervaring leert alleen dat de maaier vaker om hulp vraagt dan vooraf gedacht. Meerdere keren per week loopt de maaier vast in de rand van het gazon, misschien omdat Bas de grenzen wat te strak afgezet heeft. Bovendien moet je zelf ook nog wat doen, anders zal het gras nooit rand tot rand gemaaid worden. Hoewel de slimme robotmaaier een uitkomst is voor grote gazons en weinig tijd, lijkt het nu vooral een extra last mee te brengen. Bovendien had een kleiner model wellicht beter gewerkt, gelukkig zijn die opties er ook (voor minder geld). Benieuwd wat deze Husqvarna kostte en wat het eindoordeel was? Luister de podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today Gauldy checks in with Jared Allison to get to the bottom of the coolest story of 2025 in Canadian MX, talk about his success, and talk a little bit about his future. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Cold Lake Race Review. A weekend full of action with some injuries coming into the 450 class, an illness in the 250 class, and some crazy results. Thanks to our great sponsors Race Tech!!! CJR Suspension KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Hall race Fuels and Renegade Gopher Dunes Yamaha Motor Canada Matrix Concepts Canada AMO Walton TransCan As always, the best way to support us, is to support them!
Dave Roper has been racing motorcycles for more than half a century. The New England native is probably best known for campaigning exotic vintage machinery under the Robert Iannucci-led Team Obsolete banner. He's fast, too. In fact, Roper won more than half of the races he entered on Iannucci's 1959 Matchless G50, including, famously, the 1984 Senior Historic TT at the Isle of Man.“We lived relatively close to Lime Rock Park in northwest Connecticut,” Roper tells “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long. “We used to go up there and watch the sports cars. That's what I thought I wanted to do.” Once he found motorcycling, however, Roper was immediately hooked. “Motorcycles are more accessible,” he explains. “They're cheaper, they're smaller, they're easier to work on.”Now in his 70s, Roper has been the subject of many editorial projects, including a documentary film, “Motorcycle Man.” “I don't feel like I'm all that special as a racer,” he says. “I've had some success. I've arranged my life so I can continue doing it; I'm not married, I don't have any children. I love the social aspect of it, traveling and seeing people who you share a very special thing with.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
Is KTM okay or not? A year of scary news about financials for the massive Austrian maker of KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas motorcycles continues, with rumors of a make it or break it payment looming this week. It appears KTM's business partner Bajaj might have gotten the loan needed to restart the KTM assembly lines and keep the company going. Jason Weigandt gives the latest on that, then chats with Frank White of long-time American dirt bike manufacturer ATK. Yes, the ATK brand is still around, now as a parts supplier, and it has partnered with Harley-Davidson on projects before. Frank White doesn't like what he sees over at H-D these days, with the company reporting a loss of over $200 million in the final quarter of 2024. White and others would like to see the CEO of Harley ousted, and a revamp of the type of products the company produces. While a recent vote will keep the current CEO in place for at least this year, these are still times of stress at two of the biggest motorcycle companies in the world. The Racer X Exhaust podcast is presented by Yoshimura, Insta360 Cameras and OnTrack School.
From a teenage pizza-slinging street racer to a professional National Hot Rod Association-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racer, Steve Johnson understands the value of humble beginnings. He also knows exactly how it feels to reach 200 mph in less than 7 seconds. “I always tell everybody it's like hanging on to a bullet after it's been shot out of a gun.”“First to 500” is Johnson's career calling card. “If you go to all the races in the year that the sanctioning body puts on,” he explains to host Mark Long on this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, “and if you do it for 38 years, you'll have 500, too.” That is a competition milestone no other NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer has ever reached. In fact, no one has even come close.Rather than focus on his many racing successes, however, Johnson would rather talk about his off-track efforts. A California native who now calls Alabama home, Johnson is big on helping students achieve their goals. To that end, he founded the BAT-man Scholarship Program (“BAT” is an acronym for “Be A Technician”), awarded at high schools and technical colleges across the U.S. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
Born in Fresno, CA, Jalen grew up in a blended family and learned early lessons about setting boundaries and offering support without enabling. After leaving home at 18, a series of tough breaks — including flipping a truck and a night in jail — taught him resilience. He eventually found his footing at ArborWorks, where he grew from inventory management to climbing and training others in safety and utility work. He helped the company scale smartly, standardizing gear and improving operations, until changes after a private equity takeover led him to a new chapter at Husqvarna. This is a story of growth, grit, and finding your lane.
Greek philosopher Plato is credited with the expression, “Our need will be the real creator,” which, loosely translated centuries later, became, “The true creator is necessity, who is the mother of our invention.” Peter Dering knows this feeling all too well, having come up with a device that, in the words of his company, Peak Design, “would make carrying and using a camera an absolute joy.”As he explains to host Mark Long in this episode of “Driven to Ride,” Dering moved to San Francisco for a construction engineering job. With his first bonus, he bought a Honda Nighthawk 750 and an SLR camera. “I used to ride with my camera slung across my chest every day,” says Dering. “Whoever designed the camera strap basically said, “Here's a business idea for you.”Nowadays, Peak Design offers a medley of innovative products, from unique backpacks and duffels to vibration-damping mobile-phone mounts and sturdy camera accessories. “We try to solve problems that we ourselves, the users of the product, encounter,” says Dering. “That's what we're known for, giving a solid rethink to products that are out there in the world.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
If you're a motorcyclist living and riding in the U.S., Nick Haris works for you. Even more so if you're one of the more than 200,000 members of the American Motorcyclist Association, whose tagline is “Rights, Riding, and Racing.” Haris leads a team of six who comprise the AMA's government-relations department. Their job is to protect your rights as a motorcyclist in the halls of government.In the second of two interviews with Haris, “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long digs into significant issues facing 21st-century motorcyclists, such as autonomous vehicles. “If this technology cannot recognize and respond correctly to other road users,” states Haris, “and I don't care if it is a pedestrian, a bicyclist, a motorcycle, or another car, it shouldn't be allowed on public roads.”Haris sheds light on other hot-button subjects, like alternative energy, helmet laws, land management, and lane filtering. “I often say, ‘Ten percent of the world has an opinion about motorcycling. They're in favor of it—you and I. Ten percent have some reason they don't like it. And then, 80% don't care.' So, let's not move them into the, ‘I don't like motorcycling category,' by doing something stupid.'” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
Keefer walks you through the change points in the 2025 Husqvarna FC250 Rockstar Edition as well as if those changes are worth/felt on the track.
Breaking News! The 2025 TOR Title Sponsor DTM Powersports is now a House of Brands offering KTM, Husqvarna & GASGAS ! Full interview with co-owner and GM, Arret Dobson. Arret and his brother/co-owner Emory are the masterminds behind DTM. We also finally meet Chris, aka BBI with the FYI, and some how Women's Pro champ Emily Miller snuck in this one! This place knocked my socks off, absolutely beautiful dealership FULL of the things we all love…Bikes and Gear! I am privileged that they gave me a tour and honored that they wanted to announce their new dealer status with KTM here on the VOT podcast! Give it a listen, and get down to DTM, don't forget to mention the podcast! Stay tuned for full YouTube edit of the interview from Jonathan Miller @j_m_media_
Annick Magac and “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long grew up in different parts of the country, but they share common ground. They both live to ride and ride to live, as the saying goes, and they both have a strong sense of community. What's more, Magac founded her own motorcycle-oriented podcast, “Féroce,” which, as its title suggests, inspires listeners to “live fiercely.”No surprise, Magac has a competitive streak. In her 20s, she road-raced a Grand Prix-style Honda RS125 in American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association and Championship Cup Series events at various East Coast tracks, including historic New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “It was amazing,” she says, reminiscing about the diminutive two-stroke. “I think that may be the most exotic thing I've owned.”In this episode, Magac offers tips for riders who use motorcycles as their main form of transportation. Top of the list, she says, is warmth and safety. “I have heated grips. I have a connect for a heated vest. I don't fool around anymore with being cold. And I always wear gear. That's my commitment to my family and my commitment to myself in case things go sideways.” Check. Check.Annick's website - https://liveferoce.com/Annick on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@annickmagacFÉROCE Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/live.feroceAnnick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annickmagac Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
Motorcycling and politics don't mix, right? They do for Nick Haris. In college, the Washington state native was an economics major and worked at a motorcycle shop. Degree in hand, he applied for his dream job: a government-relations role at the American Motorcyclist Association. “It was just kind of a natural combination of that interest in politics and that love for motorcycling,” he says.In 2023, after more than 20 years on the job, Haris was made director of the AMA's Government Relations department. In the first of two interviews with “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long, Haris reiterates something we all know, that motorcyclists are a relatively small portion of the U.S. population. “If we look for reasons to divide ourselves,” he says, “we're not going to have a lot of success.”Spending long, memorable days in the saddle gives Haris time to think about the future of our country. “Reality is,” he says, “it's the city council that makes the decision or the board of supervisors that sets the zoning rule that really probably affects you more on a daily basis than anything that Congress is going to do. Day to day, it's the locals that you really need to get to know.” Good advice. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
Larry Fletcher grew up in Wisconsin in the late 1960s and early '70s, like a lot of people his age, doing “silly stuff” on minibikes with his buddies. He took a break from motorcycling until he moved to Chicago as a 20-something. “I figured out, what a great way to commute,” he says. “Bikes were an easier way to get around, and I loved getting back in the saddle again. It was great.”Fletcher worked the Chicagoland bar and club circuit. Motorcycles, especially the vintage British iron he favored, were part of the street scene. That eventually led in the mid-1990s to establishing an official chapter of the U.K.-based “59 Club,” which was famously founded by the late Rev. Bill Shergold, known in two-wheel circles as the “ton-up vicar.”Fast forward to the present day. Fletcher, Martin Cimek, and Sean McKeough have grown the annual MOTOBLOT hot-rod culture celebration into an event so big it needed its own dedicated venue. “Whatever you're into,” he says about the biker blowout of the summer, “internal combustion or even now with electric, anything on two wheels, we embrace it.” Invitation accepted! Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com
Many of us are at the Vegas AIM expo - so we're dropping one from the vaults. Chris Smith, Dustin Elliott, and Phil Waters announce Husqvarna 650 Terra and Strada. Will ClevelandMoto get KTM (suprise: We did not). We break the story that HUSQVARNA is sold to KTM. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
It's time to be honest with each other and the world: Derek and Jason take turns roasting (or just honestly reviewing) the other's cars in their collections. Plus, they roast their own stuff. We'll cover the good and the bad of nearly all of the boys' various vehicles: Derek's bikes – the Ducati Panigale V4S and Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. Jason's E30s – the 325i wagon and beater sedan track car. The mid-engine Italian exotics – Derek's Lamborghini Miura and Jason's 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4. Then, Jason's mid-engine micro machine 1991 Honda Beat. Naturally, a plethora of Mercedes products will be in the mix – the R129 500SL, W201 190E 2.3-16, W124 E320 wagon and W202 C43. The atypical oddballs: the Rover SD1 and Citroen CX. Plus Jason's new-to-him V12 E31 BMW 850 CSi and Derek's favorite back-road weapon 964-chassis Porsche 911. And we'll round things out with Jason's babies – the VW Scirocco and Mk1 Cabriolet. You'll learn about the Rover SD1's sketchy, outdated front suspension design, and the 190E's oversized steering wheel and underbolstered seats. The corpulent hamster styling of the e-Golf and terrible brake balancing on the Beat. The 964 sounds like flatulence, and the VW Cabriolet sounds like imminent disintegration. Recaro-equipped, art deco, cheap, and Zebra-print interiors. Sloppy shifters, burning odors, affordable V12 Ferraris and BMWs, and the Mk1 VWs' good vibrations versus the E30 M3's shit ones. Join us for some Nikki Glaser-inspired antics, Carmudgeon-style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Keith explored the crucial skill of discernment in business decisions. He shared insights from his experiences in the landscaping industry, emphasizing that saying no can be more beneficial than saying yes to everything. He discussed the importance of focusing on core services, understanding the risks of overextending, and utilizing smart subcontracting. Success lies in mastering what you do best and making decisions that align with your expertise and capacity. When you narrow down what you offer, you're not only cutting out stress but also boosting your profits and efficiency. It's about breaking free from those nagging fears and old stories in your head and realizing you don't have to do it all to succeed. And hey, there's more! Keith's got some exciting updates on what's brewing with the Untrapped Podcast and other projects that are in the pipeline. So, if you're here for no-nonsense stories and solid tips to make running your biz a breeze, you're in the right place! Stick around, and let's jump in! Check out these episode highlights: 00:00 - Optimize Landscaping Business Strategy 03:19 - Launching a Landscaping Business 07:12 - Transition to Quieter Battery Trimmers 10:45 - Effective Equipment Management Tips 13:57 - Skill Building and Pricing in Landscaping 18:50 - Unlocking Business Success Mindset 20:04 - Commitment Yields Significant Revenue Potential Key Takeaways: Market Research and Strategy: Begin by analyzing successful local businesses and defining your service area to target the most lucrative neighborhoods. Use tools like Google to research and map out income per zip code. Invest Smart in Equipment: Start with affordable, used equipment from places like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. As your business grows, reinvest in new, reliable equipment. Remember, "buy nice or buy twice." Pricing and Profitability: Ensure proper pricing strategies by charging enough to cover costs and desired profit margins. Aim for at least a 50% gross profit margin by multiplying your cost estimates by two. Resources and Websites: Here's the video and story about our Window Cleaning brother in the UK I was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_pxfE8A4k Tree Work Electric hazard awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7QgzAauFCQ Tree Work Electric hazard awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGSn9Rx8f8&t=0s The Time William and I climbed 115ft. in a tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVmT_Nhohjk&t=0s Tree Work and Arborist Videos playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLub0_q7i2mDRR3pk7GpX3k8JhZiE2IvYm
My buddy "Janky Mike" and I decided to go race the last AMA national Hare N Hound of they year in Lucerne Valley, Ca. In this episode we break down the event itself, how racing a factory Husqvarna went, why I got docked 5 minutes, why Mike got an anxiety attack, why you have to be crazy to get a holeshot on a bomb run, how tough these races are, what off road people are like compared to moto people, why you should try one at least one time and so much more we decided this show needed to be two hours! Get ready to laugh a lot and learn a few things about Hare N Hounds.