Podcasts about Moto Guzzi

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

You can find our The Lost Biker Stories book, tool rolls, stickers and prints here: https://www.thelibertatia.com ______________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ______________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Do the USA have a bad deal? (Harley Davidson Sportster, Harley Davidson Nightster, Triumph Bonneville T100, Indian Scout Sixty Classic) 10:35: Small Capacity Norton Motorcycles 12:53: Huge waits for servicing (Honda cb650r) 16:15: A Moto Guzzi on a UK Tour 18:25: Germany to England for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 20:00: Bike of the Week: Harley Davidson Sport Glide

You can find our The Lost Biker Stories book, tool rolls, stickers and prints here: https://www.thelibertatia.com ______________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ______________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Do the USA have a bad deal? (Harley Davidson Sportster, Harley Davidson Nightster, Triumph Bonneville T100, Indian Scout Sixty Classic) 10:35: Small Capacity Norton Motorcycles 12:53: Huge waits for servicing (Honda cb650r) 16:15: A Moto Guzzi on a UK Tour 18:25: Germany to England for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 20:00: Bike of the Week: Harley Davidson Sport Glide

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de *DameRueda*, en esta entrega, nos sumergimos en el universo del cacharreo motero con un especial dedicado a montar un taller casero. Acompaña a José Antonio González, Clara y Javi mientras charlan sobre herramientas imprescindibles, experiencias personales en el garaje y las últimas noticias del mundillo motero. Con el humor y la pasión que caracterizan al equipo, este episodio es perfecto tanto para los que están empezando a meterle mano a su moto como para los mecánicos caseros más curtidos. ¡Sube el volumen y prepárate para un programa lleno de fierros, risas y motos! 1. Introducción y Bienvenida: - Damos la bienvenida a los oyentes y presentamos el tema principal: montar un taller casero. 2. Magazine Motero: - Flahs: Repaso de las novedades del mundo de la moto con un toque de humor y retraso marca de la casa. Incluye: - **Longway Home:** Nueva serie documental de Ewan McGregor y Charley Boorman, *Longway Home*, que recorrerá Europa en motos clásicas restauradas (Moto Guzzi y BMW de los 70). Estreno el 9 de mayo en Apple TV. - **Subasta de una Honda CR500:** Una CR500 R1 de 2001, nueva y en su caja original, se vendió por 78.100 dólares. Debate sobre el auge de motos como inversión. - **Patente de Yamaha:** Rumores sobre un nuevo sistema de radar frontal basado en cámaras para motos, que podría reducir costes y espacio. - **Suzuki DR-Z400S:** Polémica por el precio en Italia (9.700 euros), considerado excesivo para una moto con tecnología de hace un cuarto de siglo. - Aclaraciones: Correcciones del episodio anterior, como la confirmación de tres modelos Bimota con motor BMW (BP1, BB2 y BB3). 3. Tema Central: Montando un Taller Casero: - Herramientas Básicas e Imprescindibles: Detallamos las herramientas esenciales para un taller motero casero, desde llaves de vaso y destornilladores hasta dinamométricas... Consejos para elegir herramientas de calidad/precio sin arruinarse. - Herramientas Avanzadas: Debate sobre herramientas más específicas como extractores de rodamientos, desmontadoras de neumáticos (Rabaconda), soldadoras TIG, cortadores/remachadores de cadenas y pistolas de calor... - Consumibles y Químicos: Recomendaciones sobre grasas (litio, cobre), líquidos de frenos, sprays (limpia carburadores, silicona), Loctite, y tornillería de automoción... - Organización del Taller: Consejos prácticos para ordenar el garaje, desde elevadores y caballetes hasta gatos hidráulicos y prensas caseras. - Experiencias Personales: José Antonio comparte su proceso de restauración de su BMW GS accidentada, Javi habla de sus herramientas como tornero y sus motos de colección, y Clara toma nota para su propio taller. - Presupuesto y Consejos: Reflexión sobre cómo adaptar las compras al uso real, priorizando herramientas versátiles y asequibles (mención especial a Lidl). 4. Feedback de Oyentes: - Comentarios de la audiencia sobre cursos de conducción, chalecos airbag y la sección técnica de Ramón sobre cadenas. Los oyentes destacan la utilidad y el entretenimiento del podcast, con menciones a experiencias personales y consejos para rodar en grupo. 5. Recomendaciones: - Javi: Página *M.G.P. Autentix*, que vende memorabilia de MotoGP (trofeos, cascos, piezas de monos de pilotos como Marc Márquez). - Clara: Avance sobre series como *Ghosts* de la BBC (mezcla de misterio y comedia), aunque aún no la recomienda oficialmente. Secciones: - Bicho Raro: Javi nos habla de la BW Big Wheel. - TBO en Moto: Clara habla sobre *Tokyo Revengers*. ¡No te pierdas este episodio lleno de chatarra, pasión y buen rollo! ️ Encuéntranos en: Whatsapp: http://wa.me/34644020615 +34 644 020 615 Email: Damerueda@gmail.com TIENDA: https://www.latostadora.com/shop/damerueda/?shop_trk Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@damerueda Instagram Dame Rueda: https://acortar.link/bqWGOu Instagram Bicho Raro: https://www.instagram.com/bichoraro_damerueda/?hl=es Instagram Diez-Once: https://www.instagram.com/diezonce_damerueda/?hl=es Instagram TBO en moto: https://www.instagram.com/tboenmoto_damerueda Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damerueda Telegram: https://t.me/dameruedagrupo Blog Dame Rueda: https://damerueda.home.blog/ Email: Damerueda@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@damerueda?_t=8jFKY9ClhWC&_r=1 Playlist Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67l3ZPO3el8mXCif6n5uHb?si=b8d9b84c400c4e41 #DameRueda #PodcastMotero #TallerCasero #MecánicaDeMotos #HerramientasMoteras #Motos #ChatarraMotera #tallermotos #mototaller #herramientas

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

The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Arai helmets. The founder of Arai Helmets was the man who created the first motorcycle helmet in Japan to protect his own head, and as a result, launched the Japanese motorcycle helmet industry. Arai focuses on glancing off performance, accumulating small differences decade after decade, to further rider protection. The Arai Difference: If your experience has been that “Arai helmets are hard to get on,” then the Contour-X, designed with a wider bottom opening than previous models for easier on/off, is the helmet you've been waiting for. Once inside, you will be amazed at the extreme comfort, a key benefit of the Contour-X for long-distance touring. If you're into ADV or dual-sport riding, then you'll want to check out the new Arai XD-5. So try on an Arai at your local dealer. You will be instantly amazed at the fit and all-day comfort of any Arai helmet. You should also check out AraiAmericas.com to learn more. *  *  *  *  *    In our first segment, Don Williams and Kelly Callan chat about her recent visit to the Moto Guzzi factory in Noale, Italy, and her ride on the all-new Moto Guzzi V7 Sport. This is really cool retro-ride, but with modern amenities and Moto Guzzi's legendary handling. *  *  *  *  *    Today's episode is sponsored by Insta360, a leader in 360-degree action camera technology. (check out Marc Marquez Insta360!) Insta360 just-launched their latest 360-degree camera, Insta360 X5, and it shoots in ALL directions at once… in incredible 8K30 hi-resolution. This will give you epic motorcycling shots without even aiming the camera. Just hit record… focus on your ride… and then find the best angles in the edit using Insta360's mobile app. It's easy, smooth, and packed with AI tools! X5 is every camera you'll need in one … you can see more of your 'bars with an immersive POV, or you can film unique, third-person shots of you and your bike. From morning rallies to night rides, X5's huge sensors, triple AI chip, and dedicated low-light shooting mode deliver unmatched detail and image quality! It's waterproof, reliable, and features Insta360's toughest-ever lenses and lens guards ...and by the way, both of those are completely replaceable. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your Insta360 X5 purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code "ULTIMATE", available for the first 30 purchases only. For more information, be sure to check out the link above, or visit Insta360.com.    *  *  *  *  *    Hey, adventure riders, are you ready to take your rides to the next level? Introducing the SCHUBERTH E2—the second generation of SCHUBERTH's legendary adventure helmets! Whether you're riding hard on the roads or tackling the trails, the E2 has you covered with cutting-edge safety and comfort.  The E2 has a 2-position top vent ventilation system ensures a fresh airflow, while its fog-resistant visor keeps your view crystal clear in cold conditions. Plus, the SCHUBERTH E2 features a new enlarged spoiler for better aerodynamics and an air extractor for a quieter, more comfortable ride. The SCHUBERTH E2 meets the highest safety standards. The E2 also comes with a pre-installed comms system, so you can stay connected on the go. Visit SCHUBERTH.com to check out the E2 and explore more options for your next adventure. *  *  *  *  *    Our guest this episode is Jensen Beeler, CEO of Kramer Motorcycles, USA, distributors of the highly specialized German-engineered, track-only racebikes. MotoGP fans have been asking for many years why so few Americans make it to MotoGP any more—and it's not because we lack the talent! Truth is, youngsters in this country simply don't get the experience of riding purpose-built racebikes. Our motorcycle racing tends to be on converted production motorcycles—and as good as they are, it's not the same thing. Moto America's just-launched Talent Cup class uses the brand new specially designed Kramer APX-350 MA spec motorcycles, specifically to nurture US youngsters into Moto3, and then hopefully on to MotoGP. These Kramer machines are accessible and relatively affordable. Jensen explains how and why this strategy is likely to work, and why it matters to anyone interested in seeing America compete on the global stage of motorcycle racing. *  *  *  *  *    Here's a quick reminder to leave us your comments on our social media—we're on all the usual platforms at Ultimate Motorcycling. We love hearing your feedback… so good or bad, please let us know what you think. If there's something you'd like us to cover, we'd love to hear those ideas too!   @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

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

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

Thalassa Van Beek fell in love with motorcycling as a teenager working as a hostess and model in her native Netherlands. She was handing out brochures at a trade show when a blue Yamaha YZF-R6 caught her eye. “Right then and there,” she recounts to “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long, “I decided to get my license because I needed to ride that bike.”Van Beek earned her license at age 19, and she has been riding pretty much ever since. She bought a Honda VTR250, which was followed by a CBR600F and then her dream R6. Today, living in motorcycle-crazy Spain, she owns a handful of machines—all Yamahas. “Every time I'm on the bike, it just makes me happy and excited, like I can conquer the world.”Van Beek eventually formed her own agency, “Motorcycle Marketing.” She surrounded herself with experts specializing in copywriting, graphic design, SEO, and social media. She has one hard-and-fast rule: Everyone has to ride motorcycles. “It's a specific language,” she says. “You can just tell when a campaign is written by someone who isn't a biker. It shows.” Indeed, it does. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

This post contains affiliate links. Chris didn't look like an Aboriginal adolescent as he set off from Belfast on his café racing Moto Guzzi. But it was the same motivation that drove him to set off on a journey of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stopped the planned 10,000-mile motorcycle road trip to Australia,Continue reading "Learning From Going the Wrong Way!"

Moms are the best advice-givers. Wyoming native Brady McLean once dated a woman from a multi-generational motorcycle family. “Her mom is the first one that I can ever remember saying, ‘Go fast, don't die,'” he recalls. McLean took that message to heart and ultimately founded a lifestyle apparel brand by the same name dedicated to “the culture and community that inspired our existence.”Emboldened by the roads he and his friends call home, McLean helps spearhead the “DevilStone Run,” an annual motorcycle ride through the Equality State. The four-day trip begins at Devil's Tower, in the northeast corner of Wyoming, passes through Yellowstone—the world's first national park—and concludes in Jackson Hole at the base of the Grand Tetons.Asked to name the most rewarding aspect of building “Go Fast, Don't Die,” or any of his other businesses, McLean doesn't hesitate or mince words. “It's a million percent—no question, no close second—the people,” he says. “Whatever industry you're in, whatever business you run, you should be saying, ‘How can I make my community's life better?'” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

You can find our The Lost Biker Stories book, tool rolls, stickers and prints here: https://www.thelibertatia.com ______________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ______________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Independent Dealers Flourishing (Retro Bikes, Dublin) 4:54: KTM Warrant Issues? 6:04: The Royal Enfield Continental GT650 and the Royal Enfield Continental GT535 9:36: Moto Guzzi Centauro 11:24: Off roading (Honda CRF, Herald Brat, Kurz FS250 16:00: Honda Shadow and selling used vehicles 18:46: Importing motorcycles from Europe (Honda Africa Twin, Honda XRV750) 23:49: Bike of the Week (Moto Guzzi V50)

What is adventure? How do you find it? Most of us will answer that question in different ways. In the case of Nick Adams, he doesn't attack near-impossible terrain, ripping up the mud with full-on knobbies and a hundred-horsepower-plus engine. Instead, Nick takes regular street bikes—particularly his old 1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado—much farther into the wilderness than most adrenaline bros would ever dare.

Some might say Aussie Alana Baratto was destined to work in the motorcycle industry. Her father was a rider, both on- and off-road, and he shared that cherished pastime with his daughters. Alana was gifted a Yamaha PW50 at age four and attended her first Grand Prix a year later. “It was something that I grew to love,” she explains, “and then decided to make into a career.”After a stint as a service advisor in a Sydney dealership, Baratto took a role with Aprilia. She went back to school and earned a marketing degree, ultimately leaving powersports for five years. “That passion doesn't go away, I discovered, so I came back,” she says. Four years with KTM led to her current position, head of marketing for Ducati Australia and New Zealand.“Having that understanding of the dealership floor is invaluable,” Baratto tells Mark Long on this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, “so there's nothing about my career that I would change.” While she admits it can take a concerted effort to keep that passion burning, it's definitely easier to get out of bed every morning when you do what you love. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

There are few better examples of a relationship coming full circle than British expatriates Teejay Adams and Arthur Coldwells. The pair knew each other as teenagers, and even dated, but they didn't marry until some 40 years later, well into adulthood, on the heels of other relationships, and, in Teejay's case, raising three children. Another common theme between Teejay and Arthur? A deep and lasting passion for motorcycling.Teejay's earliest memories of two wheels are of riding pillion in London with her boyfriend at the time. “I just loved it,” she says. “We were on 1970s Japanese motorcycles, and they were just chrome and colorful and gorgeous, and I was completely swept up by that whole rugged, manly thing. That was my introduction. From there, I moved on to riding myself.”Coldwells got his start in boarding school, secretly forming a motorcycle club with a fellow student. “I had been reading Motor Cycle News and was completely caught up in the whole racing and motorcycle thing,” he recalls. Arthur founded Ultimate Motorcycling magazine 20-plus years ago. More recently, he and Teejay started their own podcast, “Motos and Friends,” which focuses on bike reviews and culture.Ultimate Motorcycling WebsiteMotos & Friends Podcast Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Motorcycling and music seem to go hand in hand, or at least that's the opinion shared by Wes Fleming, the host of “Chasing the Horizon,” and Mark Long, the host of “Driven to Ride.” Both enjoy playing stringed instruments, Wes favoring the guitar while Mark is a bass player. “I don't think that's a bad thing,” admits Fleming, adding, “It's the two groups of people that I like.”Besides his podcasting duties, Fleming is the digital media editor for the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, a 25,000-member organization with more than 40 years of history and a network of riders across the entire U.S., 10 Canadian provinces, and all seven continents. Despite its affiliation with the German marque, “Chasing the Horizon” covers other brands and aspects of the powersports industry.In addition to “Chasing the Horizon,” which Fleming describes as, “by, for, and about motorcyclists” he produces three other motorcycle-related podcasts, “200 Miles Before Breakfast,” “The Ride Inside with Mark Barnes,” and “Riding Into the Sunset.” Fleming also fronts an instrumental rock band called Hypersonic Secret and plays in a surf-music band Agent Octopus. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Bob Starr considers himself “lucky,” having spent his entire career in the motorcycle industry, including more than 32 years at Yamaha in marketing and, currently, corporate communications. “I turned a passion of mine at a very early age into a lifelong career,” he says with the enthusiasm of a teenager, “and I have really, really enjoyed it. I hope I've made a difference in the industry and, certainly, to Yamaha.”As the New Hampshire native relates, motorcycles made an early impression. Playing in the front yard of his childhood home, he vividly recalls hearing a bike pass by. “It was a Triumph, and it happened to belong to a local volunteer fire-department member. I would always wave, and he would always wave back. He had pipes on it, and it made a lot of noise. It was very influential to me.”Some of the behind-the-scenes highlights that Starr relates to Mark Long, host of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, are almost too good to be true. Like the time Wayne Rainey proposed that fellow three-time 500cc World Champion and mentor Kenny Roberts ride a two-stroke TZ750 flat-tracker at the 2009 Indianapolis Mile in exchange for Yamaha sponsorship at a celebrity pro-am golf tournament. Lucky, indeed. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Offerta di ESCLUSIVA NORDVPN: Vai su https://nordvpn.com/dentrolastoria per acquistare NordVPN + 4 mesi Extra + 6 mesi da regalare a chi vuoi +30gg soddisfatti o rimborsati Il nostro canale Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vziHBEp0gc9gAhR740fCw Sostieni DENTRO LA STORIA su Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dentrolastoria Abbonati al canale: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vziHBEp0gc9gAhR740fCw/join Il nostro store in Amazon: https://www.amazon.it/shop/dentrolastoria Sostienici su PayPal: https://paypal.me/infinitybeat Dentro La Storia lo trovi anche qui: https://linktr.ee/dentrolastoria Inizio anni '70. Il futuro pilota di Formula Uno Vittorio Brambilla e il suo socio Guido Mandracci portano in pista al Bol d'Or, la gara di endurance più famosa di Francia corsa sul circuito Bugatti di Le Mans, un prototipo basato su una motocicletta stradale prodotta da Moto Guzzi. Il duo lombardo sfiora il successo in pista, solo la sfortuna impedisce loro di salire sul gradino più alto del podio. Ma da quella impresa mancata nascerà una leggenda. La Moto Guzzi Le Mans sarà il vessillo della riscossa di Mandello del Lario sulle strade di tutto il mondo, dall'Italia alla California. E farà innamorare di sé anche Claudio Villa, il re della canzone italiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is back from their trips, and the band is back together. Stumpy John and Naked Jim share stories from their trip to Moon Rocks Nevada OHV. They experienced everything from wide open desert to single track and river beds. Desert riding can bring a lot of fun and dangers both, but fortunately they had no issues. One thing for sure though, is that they have people like our guest Ed Stovin to thank for having access to these off road wonderlands. Ed has been working tirelessly as an off road advocate, gaining access to lands that weren't available, as well as fighting to keep access to parks and BLM land. It's a constant battle against environmentalists who'd rather just keep everyone out to protect the local environment, rather than educate and work with the off road groups to find a balance and appreciation for the wild. And in what could be considered the exact opposite of desert riding, Emma shares stories from her recent trip to Roma and Tuscanny on a Moto Guzzi. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Bagel. https://sdorc.org/ Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew www.vintagerides.travel

The couple that rides together, stays together, right? Well, Cassey Stone, founder of the “Hell Yeah! Moto” women's dirt bike riding school, and Jacob Michna, former head of the AMA Hare and Hound National Championship Series now running the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship Series, bring vastly different two-wheel experiences to their relationship, which probably explains why they get along so well.“Is it a Cassey ride?” That's the most-asked question Stone hears when word spreads of a single-track off-road ride that she may in fact be leading through the wilds of Idaho. “I love showing people around and taking them on trails,” says Stone, adding that she enjoys turning up the heat. “When people start to ride in the desert, the next step has got to be the walk-out-at-midnight ride in the mountains with Cassey.”Both Michna and “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long have survived Stone's outings. “She definitely taught me a lot of the ways of the woods—stuff like how to saw deadfall trees,” admits Michna, whose day job is events manager for FLY Racing. “Any woods knowledge I have, I've definitely learned through her.” Listen to this episode, and you will understand even better why Stone and Michna perfectly complement each other. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

You can find our Libertatia tool rolls, stickers and prints here: https://www.thelibertatia.com ______________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ______________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Moto Guzzi V7 Issues (Suzuki GSX-8S) 5:06: Moto Guzzi California 9:01: Tubeless tire conversions (Triumph Bonneville T120 and Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide) 14:42: The default choice for mile munching on a budget (Honda ST1100 Pan European) 17:30: Experienced road trippers bikes of choice (Triumph Scrambler 1200XE and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 18:28: A Puch 250 TF from 1952 through the Alps 20:23: 23,500km around North America (Honda CRF300 Rally)

Stage names often have interesting backstories. For Ryan Kluftinger, better known as “RyanF9,” host of the “FortNine” YouTube channel, the explanation is straightforward: His boss came up with the internet alias. At the time, Ryan wasn't exactly pleased, but he shrugged it off, figuring that was a small cost for the opportunity to produce his own content. Nearly a decade later, “RyanF9” is a household name in motorcycle circles.Ryan holds degrees in art history and physics, but he takes a journalistic approach to his videos. About FortNine, “Canada's online shopping source for motorcycle accessories,” he says, “From Day 1, they said, ‘Go make some content, brand it under FortNine, and make sure that motorcyclists find it useful or entertaining or valuable.' They never said, ‘Try to say nice things about the stuff we sell or try to promote this brand.'”Kluftinger is no charlatan. He's a second-generation motorcyclist who has been on two wheels since his pre-teen years. The Canadian earned his motorcycle license at age 17, and he doesn't own an automobile. “I tend to buy older stuff,” he admits. He currently owns four motorcycles, a Yamaha TT-R90, a Suzuki RV125 VanVan, a Honda GL500 Silver Wing, and a Yamaha TT350. In other words, he's one of us. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Like so many of his peers, Sean Bice began his lifelong love affair with motorcycling on a minibike. His adventures in small-town, northern New York state eventually led to the purchase at age 16 of a two-stroke Yamaha RD350, which Bice still owns. “My dad was cool enough to go, ‘I'll pay for half, you pay for half, but you have to take care of this bike,'” he recalls. “It's where I got started. I have a lot of memories of that motorcycle.”A writer by trade, Bice kicked off his professional career working for advertising agencies, but he is best known within motorcycling for time spent with first Yamaha and now MotoAmerica. “When I worked for Yamaha as a press officer,” he explains, “there were a fair amount of people who knew me for that, and it was mostly because I not only did road racing, but I also did motocross, supercross, off-road, and ATV.”Bice has been part of the MotoAmerica team for the past eight years. On this episode, he provides a primer on the eight classes that comprise the 10-round national series. Bice also touches on the forthcoming Talent Cup, which will replace Junior Cup in 2025, as well as the youth-oriented Mini Cup. On free weekends, Bice enjoys throttle therapy. “I like to go out on a perfect Sunday afternoon,” he says, “and just bomb around town.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Keith Keller ventured from the U.S. to the Cayman Islands to experience first-hand the spectacular diving and snorkeling for which the British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea is known, and he stayed for the motorcycling. That description may seem odd to dyed-in-the-wool riders, since Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands, only encompasses 75 square miles—not exactly tailor-made for touring.On this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, show host Mark Long interviews Keller, a California native whom he met while vacationing on Grand Cayman. A lifelong motorcyclist, Keller owns Cayman Custom Cycles, a “one-stop shop for all things motorcycle in Grand Cayman.” He also operates “Cayman Islands Motorcycle Tours,” which offers a lap of the island from the seat of a late-model Harley-Davidson Big Twin.Keller is a staunch advocate for the local motorcycling community and the founder of the Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association—don't call it a “club.” The tours themselves are relaxed affairs, as Long can vouch, with Keller leading from the front, albeit on the left side of the road, which is the rule of law in the Caymans. Figure 90 miles round trip. “But,” Keller says proudly, “you see the whole island.”  Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

When Chris Donaldson left Belfast in 1979, his original plan was to ride to Australia, on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans bike. He never made it "down under" and ended up in Argentina nearly 2 years later.He travelled through the Middle East, rode across the Sahara Desert and down to Cape Town, where he hitched a ride on a yacht race back to Europe. He then went to the USA and rode from Canada south through Central America and South America to Buenos Aires.He recently published a book called  'Going the Wrong Way,' which is an Amazon best-seller.He decided to finally complete the journey this year, 44 years after his return from South America and take the very same Moto Guzzi to Australia.Crazy stuff but what a great achievement in lifeFor our USA and Canadian audience, please excuse the British/American accent and the Irish accent.https://www.chrisdonaldson.world/PS. Please excuse the accents (an Englishman and an Irishman) http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

True story: “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long booked a Kawasaki Vulcan S through Riders Share for the MotoGP race weekend at Circuit of The Americas. Upon arrival in Austin, Texas, he went to the designated location to pick up the bike from owner Guillermo Cornejo. Turns out, Cornejo is the founder of Riders Share, said to be the largest motorcycle-sharing community in the world. What are the chances of that happening?Wait, there's more. The Kawasaki was only available for Long to use that weekend because Cornejo forgot to pause his motorcycle listing on the Riders Share website. Stranded without his usual two-wheel transportation, he was forced to Uber to COTA. “It was a terrible mistake,” admitted Cornejo, adding, “but I still made more money on Riders Share than I spent on Uber.” All's well that ends well, right?On this episode of “Driven to Ride,” Cornejo explains why booking a motorcycle through Riders Share can be easier and more cost-effective than renting one from a national agency or even a local brick-and-mortar dealer. Is Riders Share the right choice for your motorcycle-rental needs? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself. Perhaps, like Mark, you might even meet the owner of the company. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

For generations of teenagers, a driver's license represented independence, a milestone moment that transported fresh-faced wheelmen (and women) one step closer to adulthood. That is less so now, with fewer young drivers showing interest in taking to the road. Andrew Pieper, however, is all about bucking trends. In fact, he couldn't wait to pass his driving exam so he could buy, you guessed it, a motorcycle.“I always wanted a bike,” admits Pieper. “When I turned 16 and got my license, I immediately got my motorcycle endorsement. I didn't even have a car until college. I rode everywhere.” Everywhere, indeed. In June, 2022, Piper set the record for the fastest time on a motorcycle across America—from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Diego, California—28 hours and 42 minutes.On this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, host Mark Long interviews the South Carolina native, who describes himself as, “Just a guy trying to live life fully alive.” Racing the clock on a Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird isn't for the faint of heart, and Pieper spent a lot of time planning his cross-country record attempt, not to mention enlisting a slew of supporters to help him achieve his unique goal. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

If spectating at a MotoGP race in Europe is on your bucket list, then the Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello won't disappoint, as “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long discovered firsthand this past June. Long spent the week traveling with his buddy Mike, who lives in Switzerland. Together, they enjoyed the full, immersive race-weekend experience camping on the scenic (and noisy!) Tuscan hillsides.To better understand the nuts and bolts of a MotoGP race, especially one held on the Continent, Long spoke with Friné Velilla, who has worked for series commercial rights-holder Dorna for 20 years, the past 15 as media manager. FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel Chairman Freddie Spencer knows his way around Mugello, too, the three-time world champ having won both the 250cc and the 500cc races on the same day in 1985.One of the fastest circuits on the calendar, Mugello is also one of the most difficult to nail as a rider. “It's technical, it's high-speed,” Spencer explained, “but it challenges you mentally.” Long met two more Americans, J.J. and his son Connor. “This is number one on my list of the tracks I wanted to go watch,” J.J. said about Mugello. And Long's post-event advice? Go. Just go. But remember to bring earplugs. You'll need 'em. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

“You've come a long way, baby,” was an advertising slogan created in the 1960s by Philip Morris for cigarette brand Virginia Slims. Aimed exclusively at women, the long-running campaign promoted equality among genders, particularly in the workplace. Crystal Fong has come a long way, too—both literally and figuratively—as she explains to host Mark Long on this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast.California-born Fong, who has ridden her 250cc Honda Dominator through 40 European countries, was first exposed to motorcycling while attending college. “A friend of mine took me on the back of his bike,” she recalls. “I wore a cotton hoodie, with Nike Dunks, and a helmet that was way too big. We went 160 mph and did wheelies and endos. That was really fun, but very nerve-wracking, because I had no control.”Turns out, Fong prefers to be in control, as in the rider, not the passenger. She eventually earned her motorcycle license, bought a bike, and began commuting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she rode with a friend to Yellowstone National Park. The psyche-calming joy of being on a motorcycle ultimately led Fong to set her sights overseas. All taken one step—or more appropriately, one kilometer—at a time. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

“Farm to fork” is a popular movement in which restaurants source fresh, locally grown ingredients from nearby farms for the meals they serve, as opposed to purchasing those items from wholesale distributors that cater to nationwide chains. Janus Motorcycles is the farm-to-fork of motorcycle makers, a regionally focused alternative to the global parts vendors used by many long-established manufacturers.In this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast, host Mark Long interviews classically trained architect Richard Worsham, who founded Janus Motorcycles in Goshen, Indiana. The northeastern part of the Hoosier state is well-known for its large Amish community, which provides the highly skilled and practiced labor to fabricate everything from steel frames—modeled after the classic Norton featherbed—to leather seats and saddlebags.Janus Motorcycles has purposely kept its offerings smaller in displacement and largely free from current technology trends. “We're more about the activity our customers are doing on the bike than we are about the technology it takes to get there,” says Worsham. “In our experience, we found the less technology you use, the more direct that feeling actually is—that sensation, that experience you have on the bike.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Have you ever met someone who describes his or her time on this planet in such an entertaining way that you lose track of time? Well, that is the dilemma “Driven to Ride” podcast host Mark Long encountered with Mike van der Sleesen. Mike, the CEO of Vanson Leathers, was one of Mark's first guests, and that interview barely scratched the surface of a life of adventure spent on and around two wheels.See, Mike was born in the U.S. but he grew up in The Netherlands and France, where he was first exposed to the joys of motorcycling at 9 years old on a Solex with a small engine driving the front wheel. Van der Sleesen progressed to two- and four-speed Puchs, followed by another two-stroke, a Garelli. Slot in behind a passing truck at just the right moment, Mike recalled with a chuckle, and you might catch its draft.In the 1960s, Van der Sleesen found himself in the thick of the vibrant British motorcycle scene, which has never rubbed off. Today, he owns five Nortons in various trims, one of which he bought in 1972 and shipped stateside—two years before he co-founded Vanson Leathers, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Van der Sleesen reminds us that motorcycling, much like life, is all about the journey. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Welcome back to Tuesday at Dobbs'! ______________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ______________ Time Stamps: 0:00: Intro 2:46: Turkish Motorcycle Insurance 4:15: A Moto Guzzi V7 to Norway 6:07: The Husqvarna Cornette 8:53: Kawasaki VN800 Classic 12:28: South Africa and Namibia 13:31: Tenerife by Moto Guzzi V7 and Triumph Bobber 14:24: A moto Guzzi V85 TT in Australia 16:09: The Downsides of Old Motorcycles (Suzuki Varadero 1000, Yamaha FJR1200, Aprilia Falco)

Jeff Allen has been taking beautiful photographs of motorcycles for Cycle World magazine and its digital sister, cycleworld.com, for more than 30 years. Jeff got his start in the early 1990s as a studio assistant. His current position as staff photographer has taken Jeff all over the world in a unique role that enables him to capture the essence of the sport while also experiencing two wheels firsthand.Jeff has often documented his experiences for publication in both print and on the web. “Royal Nepal Adventure: Entering the Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Manthang” left him gasping for oxygen at 15,000 feet on a Tibetan plateau. With son Evan, he set out on adventure bikes to experience the “winter wonders of the Baja California Peninsula” and to answer one of life's great questions: “Corn or flour tortillas?”Jeff Allen is not only an expert lensman; he is an expert rider. More often than not, on any job he is assigned, Jeff will be the rider with a large pack crammed with camera bodies, lenses, and related gear strapped to his back. But don't for one moment think the size or the weight of that pack slows him down, forcing others to wait for him to catch up. Jeff is always close behind, looking for the perfect photo opportunity. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

This week on the Full Tank pod, Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad discuss: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - What on earth are Triumph building? SPY SHOTS 10:12 - Get it while you can - bargain price Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition? 15:28 - Are these Moto Guzzi bikes about to make a comeback? 23:24 - Comment of The Week: Tim Special 28:11 - Bike of the Week: Honda Monkey Star Wars Edition Stories mentioned: https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-california-trademark-renewed/ https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-updates-stornello-trademark/ Bike of the Week: https://www.rideapart.com/news/714376/honda-monkey-star-wars-edition/ Want to sponsor this pod? We'd love to hear from you! enquiries@motobob.cc

If there was a dictionary entry for “Moto California,” the definition might be “a nightclub on two wheels.” Or at least that is the concept West Coast transplant George Beavers had in his mind when he cooked up the idea of creating an exclusive and unique intercontinental vacation experience centered around riding fun motorcycles on spectacular roads in fairy-tale locations.Beaver's two-wheel-oriented business aspirations stem from a lifelong enthusiasm for all things motorcycle, which he relates to host Mark Long in this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast. “I looked at what everybody was doing,” said Beavers, “and I wanted to be different.” Hey, what else would you expect from someone who earned his motorcycle endorsement on a turbocharged Honda CBX?If Beavers, a schoolboy motocrosser and one-time champion club road racer, is enamored with the serpentine roads that populate California's Central Coast, the Tuscan countryside blows his mind. “Italians must spend all their money on pavement,” he says, “because the roads there are like glass.” Better yet, he adds, when it comes to the one-stop luxury accommodations, “You only unpack once.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Are you afraid to ride a motorcycle at night? Does your heart skip a beat when drops of rain appear on your faceshield? You're not alone. Carolyn Figueria—better known as “Doodle on a Motorcycle” to the legion of fans who subscribe to her YouTube channel—uses her ever-expanding platform to address these and other challenges that could have prevented her from enjoying motorcycling to its fullest.Known for her personal approach to creating unique content, Figueria has taken on many two-wheel topics relevant to both newer and more experienced riders, including picking up a fallen motorcycle. Showcasing her never-give-up approach to life, Carolyn went to the extreme, laying her 500-plus-pound, three-cylinder Triumph Tiger 900 on its side and then picking it up 100 times every day for a month.Figueria has spent the past eight years on a mission to become a better motorcycle rider. Along the way, she has showcased those adventures—both the highs and the lows—to educate, engage, and empower others. For all those reasons and more, Carolyn is an inspiration to motorcyclists everywhere, and we are pleased she is the guest on this episode of the “Driven to Ride” podcast. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

This week, Editors Don Williams and Nic de Sena discuss the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio. It has been around eight years since Moto Guzzi updated the Stelvio, and so expectations were quite high when Nic went to the launch in Spain. Don chats with Nic about his experiences with the new Stelvio, and whether this new version is now a credible ADV bike.   In the second segment this week, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Ray Hammons. Despite his mature age, a couple years ago Ray realized a long time dream—to learn to ride a motorcycle. To say that he jumped in with both feet is somewhat of an understatement. Ray was fortunate enough to attend the YCRS Champ Street School when he first got his license, and interestingly, he credits the school with saving his life almost immediately. The topic of whether you should cover the brake when riding is actually quite controversial, and if you do it during an MSF course, you will fail. This is patently wrong, and Ray is clearly hoping the right people wake up, and this change is made to rider training across the country.   We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

Some people seem destined for a certain line of work—a family business, for example—while others set out on a unique and unexpected career path with a specific goal in mind. Sarah Schilke identifies with the latter, the Oregon native having established early on that a life spent on two wheels in the motorcycle industry was the one and only direction for her.Schilke has been employed at nearly every level of the industry. She began her journey as a motorcycle-safety instructor, worked the parts counter at a dealership, conducted market research, managed advertising and marketing programs, negotiated strategic business alliances, and ultimately has become one of the most recognized and valued members of the powersports community.Through her varied professional path, Sarah has never stopped riding motorcycles. She is an accomplished on- and off-road rider who never lets foul weather stand in her way of logging more miles. True to her family heritage, Sarah is fluent in German, which comes in handy with her current role as vice president for SW-Motech USA, the Beaverton-based distributor of SW-Motech products. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Welcome back to Tuesday at Dobbs'!______________Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs______________Time Stamps:0:00: What's in a Name? (Confederate Hellcat, Suzuki Hayabusa, Mitsubishi Pajero, WP Springs, Vauxhall Nova, Harley Davidson Fat Boy)5:40: Do Vehicles Automatically Get More Valuable With Age? (Triumph Bonneville T140 , Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Series 2, BSA Gold Star)9:26: Valve Clearance Checks- a Waste of Money?11:15: The Husqvarna Norden12:29: The Husqvarna Vitpilen 40113:46: A Checklist to Maintain Your Motorcycle's Value19:22: Bike of the Week: The Moto Guzzi California26:02: Motorcycle Training Begins

In 1979, Chris Donaldson set off on his beloved Moto Guzzi Le Mans to ride from Belfast to Australia, solo and unsupported, in an around the world adventure which has become a BEST SELLING book called, "Going the Wrong Way".Terrorist attacks, civil wars, military coups, starvation, near-fatal illness, and mechanical catastrophe's were common-place throughout this remarkable journey, yet so to was the unbreakable human spirit and the ever present kindness of strangers.Read the book at https://amzn.to/3ORjiqr (audiobook also available)Socials:Website: http://chrisdonaldson.worldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goingthewrongway_bookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.donaldson.771UltimateAddOns Premium manufacturer of phone and action camera mounting solutions - Use TEAPOTONE10 for 10% offInfluencer Store The Influencer Store helps you build your brand and apparel - mention TEAPOTONEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please RATE/REVIEW this podcastIf you've enjoyed this episode folks, please leave a review on your relevant podcast platform - it REALLY does help to promote the show and push it further up the rankings

When Hank Snow took “I've Been Everywhere” to number one on the country-music charts, Dennis Noyes was writing for a daily newspaper in Venezuela. South America is a long way from central Illinois, where Noyes was born and raised. His father wrote for the “Stars And Stripes” and his mother was a linguistics professor at Purdue University, so words have always been and remain integral to Dennis' existence.Noyes ultimately landed in Spain, where he became a motorcycle road tester for Solo Moto and Motociclismo magazines, as well as a national championship-winning racer. For years, Dennis traveled the world reporting on the biggest names in Grand Prix road racing. Noyes' youngest son, Kenny, followed in his father's wheel tracks, making his world championship debut in 2010 and winning the Spanish national title in 2014.Today, Noyes is retired and living with his wife, Heidi, in California's Anza-Borrego Desert. He still kicks up dust on two wheels, namely a John Bloor-era Triumph Thruxton with a pair of Mikuni round-slide carburetors replacing the modern electronic fuel injection styled to look like traditional mixers. Noyes recently published his first novel, “Yonders, Illinois.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Welcome back to Tuesday at Dobbs'! ______________ Please do leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you've got a story, insight or pictures to share, you can also email hi@tuesdayatdobbs.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/@tuesday_at_dobbs My other YouTube channel: @FreddieDobbs ______________ Time Stamp: 0:00: Intro 1:08: How Much Does it Cost to Keep Normal Bikes on the Road? (Honda VFR800, Yamaha MT-01 starter motor for £750, Triumph Tiger 900s at £1200, Ducati Desmo Services at £1,500, Moto Guzzi V7, a 400,000 mile Harley Davidson Sportster, BMW R100RS and a BMW R1200RT) 13:10: Rock Solid British Engineering (The Triumph Legend) 18:17: Harley Davidson Doing What They Do Best (Harley Davidson Hydra Glide) 20:29: Bike of the Week: The Husqvarna Norden 901

Hello and welcome to Front End Chatter, the motorcycling podcast presented by Simon Hargreaves and Martin Fitz-Gibbons, a pair of bike journalists who've been riding and writing about dem motorbikes they have these days for bleedin' ages.  The pod is, as ever, supported and enabled and ennobled by Bennetts, the bike insurance gods, and BikeSocial.co.uk – the brightest and best biking website and YouTube channel rammed with motorcycling goodness content. Including lots of new bike reviews. Oh yes.  So on this long-awaited return to pod action, Martin and Simon talk about:  • the new bikes they've been riding, such as: BMW's R1300 GS Honda's Africa Twin Adventure Sports Triumph's Speed & Scrambler 400s Suzuki's GSX-8R Yamaha's MT-09 Moto Guzzi's Stelvio Harley's Road and Street Glides Kawasaki's Eliminator 500 Phew! No wonder there's not been a pod for over a month! Plus the lads natter about Yamaha's defunct-or-is-it R1, what is Euro5+ and why World Superbike might be making a comeback to a podcast near you soon.  Please like and subscribe, no, hang on, that's videos innit, getting me content mixed up... please download and tell your mates about the pod, what do you mean you haven't got any mates, tell you mum then, I dunno. Compose questions, queries, ideas, perverted thoughts and musings, offers of free stuff, recreational and/or procreational pharmaceuticals, and send them electronically to: anything@frontendchatter.com Bless ya, we're all in it together x @SimonHbikes @Mufga

When Bridget McCutchen set off from her rural midwestern home on a world tour, she had no idea what the next 16 months would bring. Some 451 days later, after covering nearly 50,000 miles and visiting 45 countries, the 22-year-old Wisconsin native had successfully checked off all the requirements to become the youngest person, man or woman, to travel around the world by motorcycle.McCutchen was new to motorcycling, with relatively few miles under her belt, when she began to map out her journey. No surprise, her trip wasn't as simple as connecting the dots. In Chile, McCutchen and a friend were robbed. Later, she was hit by a car, resulting in a concussion and other injuries. And then there was the war in Ukraine, which scratched plans to travel through Russia.“Part of the reason I'm traveling around the world is to show that the motorcycle demographic is changing,” McCutchen wrote partway through the trip on her website, two-wheels-round.com. “I represent the new generation of riders. Young women who enjoy motorcycling are a growing force; they are people who want to be more present, enveloped in the world, not encapsulated in the bubble of a car.” Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

Rob https://www.youtube.com/@motobob and Tim https://www.youtube.com/@RarefiedRoad delve into the motorcycle related headlines and discuss two new bikes to look forward to from Moto Guzzi and Kawasaki, whether it matters if bike manufactures move production out of Europe and which motorcycle brands were most likely to hit the scrapyard in 2023. Full look at Moto Guzzi spy shots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNsYXGcrc5I Bike of the week full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9dlgaUT0Kw 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Tim's new Ducati Monster S2R 3:41 - New bike spied: entry-level Moto Guzzi 9:22 - Do small capacity bikes cheapen premium brands? 12:24 - Rumoured Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R-based Retro four-cylinder 17:19 - KTM moving production to China 23:11- Most scrapped motorcycles of 2023 by brand 31:59 - Pod comment of the week! Less HP in the US 37:46 - Bike of the week! Pan America custom

In This Episode:EICMA 2023 Highlights: We kick things off with a roundup of the most exciting reveals from EICMA 2023, including the latest models from major manufacturers like CFMoto, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM, and Moto Guzzi.CFMoto's Latest Offerings: We delve into CFMoto's new MTX concept and the impressive MT450, discussing the potential impact on the adventure and naked bike segments.Honda's New NX 500: A closer look at Honda's NX 500, exploring its features and where it fits within Honda's lineup alongside the Transalp.Suzuki GSX-S1000GX: We analyze Suzuki's new sport-touring model, the GSX-S1000GX, its features, pricing, and how it compares to its competitors.Kawasaki Ninja 500 & Z500: Introducing Kawasaki's replacement for the Ninja 400 - the Ninja 500 & Z500, and discussing the implications of the new 451cc engine.KTM's Bold 990 Duke: A detailed discussion on KTM's 990 Duke, its unique design choices, and how it continues the Duke legacy.Moto Guzzi's Stelvio: We wrap up with a look at Moto Guzzi's Stelvio, comparing its design and features to other models in the adventure bike market.Q&A Session: We answer questions from the live audience, covering a wide range of topics from personal preferences to insights into the future of the motorcycle industry.Special Mentions:A shoutout to our spectral producer Ghost, who took on the role of camera car driver for our latest WBRGarage project.Birthday wishes to Specter, Ghost's son, a valued member of the Live OnTwowheels community.Support the Show: Find out how you can support the show and get involved with our community on WBRGarage.com, YouTube memberships, and joining our Discord.Next Episode: Tune in next week for more motorcycle news, reviews, and lively discussions. Don't forget to follow us on social media to stay updated on all things Live OnTwowheels!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzHhmsrf_bVUBzg4KJUpvg/joinWant to SUPPORT the show? Sign up for our Bike Build Giveaways here:http://www.wbrgarage.comWelcome to LIVE Ontwowheels, the weekly motorcycle live show that covers all things motorcycle-related here on the Internet! This weeks episode is sponsored by Revzilla's RPM program: http://bit.ly/chaseRPMIt's amazon prime for motorcycle gear! Check it out at the link above!Audio Versions of the show HERE!Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2OW73gOSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2OFWpdOJoin our Live Ontwowheels DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8erHCTJMzk

Matt gives us his review of 3 days in the Escalade V at a heavy metal festival; there's a new motorcycle tester in the garage; Zack saw a CyberTruck auction get out of hand; and we discuss the validity of obscure electric hypercar brands.Then we answer Patreon questions about:   Using all-seasons on race tracks   Aggressive monitoring when using Turo   A good, used 4x4 that isn't boring.   Cars we loved driving but wouldn't own   Cars who maintain strong value despite driving like garbage.   And more! Recorded October 9, 2023 The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com and use code TIRE for $20 off your order of $100 or more. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman