Podcasts about motorcycle safety foundation

Jon DelVecchio came to motorcycling later in life than many riders—as an adult and after starting a family. Yet, he's accomplished a lot on two wheels, from becoming a Motorcycle Safety Foundation coach and the founder of the Street Skills School to the author of a popular riding technique book, “Cornering Confidence: The Formula for 100% Control in Curves.”In his conversation with “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long, the career educator cites five previously published titles—“Total Control,” “Proficient Motorcycling,” “A Twist of the Wrist,” “Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way,” and “Sport Riding Techniques”—as the “sacred documents” he studied to develop and hone his own skills and, ultimately, introduce others to those methodologies.Early on, DelVecchio considered two areas: traffic and corners. He decided the MSF had urban situational awareness well-covered—”Don't take my class if you haven't taken theirs,” he says—so he turned his attention to the twisties, and that challenging aspect of motorcycling has become his focus. DelVecchio goes so far as on this episode to share some of the best roads that he's ridden. Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

  February 18-24 is Highway Safety Law Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or PennDOT are reminding motorists about bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian, work zone and emergency responder safety laws. Joining us on The Spark Thursday were Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with PennDOT. Tips and information from PennDOT during Highway Safety Law Awareness Week: BICYCLISTS Bicycle Helmet Law: Pennsylvania law (Title 75, Section 3510) requires everyone under the age of 12 to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. This applies to anyone operating the bicycle, riding as a passenger, or riding in an attached restraining seat or trailer. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation strongly recommends that all bicyclists wear helmets whenever they ride. Ensure a proper helmet fit using these guidelines: https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/8019_fitting-a-helmet.pdf General Bicycle Law: Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code provides that every person riding a pedalcycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and responsibilities applicable to a driver of a vehicle, with certain exceptions. If you ride in violation of the traffic laws, you greatly increase your risk of a crash. Riding on the Roadway: Bikes may be ridden on the shoulder of the road (in the same direction as the flow of traffic) but are not required to do so. Bikes may also ride on the right half of the roadway as follows: On a multilane roadway, bikes may be ridden in the right-most travel lane. On a two-lane roadway, a bike may be ridden in the right lane. On a roadway with no center line, a bike may be ridden anywhere on the right side of the roadway. Bikes may move from the right lane: When overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. When preparing to make a left turn. When an obstruction exists that makes it necessary to change lanes or cross the center line with due care. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast (side-by-side), unless on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for exclusive use of bicycles. A bicycle or motor vehicle may, with good caution, treat an intersection with an inoperable or malfunctioning traffic signal as a stop condition when red or as a caution condition when green or yellow. Often signals with embedded detectors will not respond to the bike awaiting a green light, and this is treated as "inoperable" under law. Motor vehicles must allow 4 feet of distance when overtaking a bicycle and travel at a careful and prudent speed. It is the motorist's responsibility to provide this distance, not that of the cyclist. Motor vehicles may also overtake a bicycle in a no-passing zone to avoid excessive delays, but this must be done with due care and while providing the required 4 feet of clearance. No person shall open any door on a motor vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with traffic flow. Cyclists may be injured or killed when a door is opened in their line of travel (dooring). Therefore, a distance of 4 feet should be kept between parked motor vehicles and the line of travel when riding along parked vehicles. Safety Talking Points: Always wear a helmet. Pennsylvania law requires all cyclists under age 12 to wear an approved bicycle helmet. Obey traffic laws. Obey stop signs and red lights. Never ride against the flow of traffic. Be predictable: Ride in a straight line with at least one hand on the handlebars. Check to be sure your path is clear, and change directions without swerving. Use hand signals to indicate when you are turning. Make yourself visible: Consider wearing bright cycling clothes. Put reflectors on your wheels and on the front and rear of your bike. At night, a front light and rear reflector are required. Maintain your bike: Carry a pump, a patch kit and a spare tube. Take care of yourself: Carry plenty of drinking water and snacks for energy. Bring your cellphone in case of an emergency. For more information, visit PennDOT's webpage on Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Laws. MOTORCYCLISTS Motorcycle Helmet Law: Pennsylvania Law (Title 75, Section 3525) requires that any person who operates or rides a motorcycle (including an autocycle) must wear protective headgear unless he or she is 21 years of age or older and has been licensed to operate a motorcycle for two full years or has completed a motorcycle safety course approved by PennDOT or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. In addition, the operator or an occupant of a three-wheeled motorcycle or autocycle equipped with an enclosed cab is exempt from wearing a helmet. The Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program offers free motorcycle safety courses to Pennsylvania residents and active-duty military with a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and motorcycle permit. Safety Talking Points Rider Safety Tips: Ride the bike that's right for you. Your feet should reach the ground when you're in the saddle, and the controls should be easy to operate. ​Always wear the proper clothing, use your headlight, and ride in the best lane position. Always let drivers know what you're doing by using the correct signals. Keep your distance from others so you have more time to react and more space to adjust. Always be looking for potential hazards and anticipating how you will react. If a car can cross your path, assume that it will. Avoid obstacles by slowing down or going around them. On slippery roads, reduce your speed, use both brakes, and try to keep your bike as upright as possible.  Motorist Safety Tips: ​Be aware that motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see. Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and at intersections. Be aware that large vehicles can block a motorcycle from a motorist's view and a motorcycle can suddenly appear out of nowhere. Allow for more following distance. Leave at least four seconds when following a motorcycle.​ Signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.​ Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width as the motorcyclist needs the room to maneuver safely in all types of road conditions. For more safety tips and information on proper gear and upkeep, visit PennDOT's webpage on Motorcycle Safety. PEDESTRIANS General Pedestrian Law: Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code details the rights and duties of pedestrians. Generally, people walking may cross the street at any point, but pedestrians and motorists must understand their responsibilities. Below are the basic laws to follow when crossing the street or driving. When a pedestrian crosses the street in a crosswalk, the driver must yield. Drivers are not required to yield until you begin to step into the crosswalk. Pedestrians should not walk or run unexpectedly into the path of a moving vehicle. Pedestrians should not assume drivers will see or yield. Look left, right, and left again before stepping out. It is illegal for drivers to pass a vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, as the second driver may not see the pedestrian in the crosswalk. If a pedestrian crosses the street not at an intersection and there is no crosswalk, the pedestrian must yield to vehicles. When crossing the street at a signalized intersection, both pedestrians and motorists must obey the traffic-control devices. These signs and signals help identify who must yield. When walking along a road with sidewalks and its use is practicable, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. Safety Talking Points  Tips for Pedestrians:  Cross only at crosswalks. Don't cross between parked cars. Look left, right then left again and keep looking. Wait for a gap in traffic, then step one foot off the curb or fully enter crosswalk and make eye contact with approaching drivers. Always obey traffic signs and signals especially pedestrian count down timers. See and be seen – drivers need to see you to avoid you. Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or carry a flashlight at night. Watch for turning vehicles at intersections, even if you have the right-of-way and proceeding lawfully. Watch your children. Children can't judge a vehicle's speed and distance and need the help of an adult to be safe. On streets with multiple lanes in each direction, be aware of what drivers in both near lanes are doing. If one driver is allowing you to cross, the other might not see you. If no sidewalk is available, walk as far on the side of the road as you can, and always walk against traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings, and never get distracted. Tips for Motorists:  Slow down when approaching a crosswalk or intersection. Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to yield to them. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks – the law requires motorists to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks at signalized and non-signalized intersections. Travel at a prudent speed. Don't try to beat the light. Watch for mid-block crosswalks. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in mid-block crosswalks, so yield to them. Expect the unexpected – look out for children who may dart out between cars or buses or cross mid-block without a crosswalk. Drivers on streets with multiple lanes in each direction should be aware that pedestrians may be crossing all lanes. WORKERS (Work Zone, Emergency Responders) The Law: Pennsylvania's work zone safety laws are designed to protect both highway workers and motorists. Posted Work Zones: Headlights on. All motorists are required to travel with their headlights turned on in all posted work zones, not just active work zones. It is necessary for drivers in vehicles with daytime running lights to turn on their headlights in order to activate their taillights. Speed-monitoring devices. Interstate work zones with a project cost exceeding $300,000 will have a speed-monitoring device to alert motorists of their speed prior to entering the work zone. Active Work Zones  PennDOT manages two distinct programs relating to active work zones: Criminal Violations under 75 Pa. C.S. § 3326 (Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors) identify fines and penalties when an officer pulls you over for a violation. Posting of active work zones. Active work zones must be designated as such to notify motorists when they enter and leave the work zone. A white flashing light attached to the "Active Work Zone When Flashing" sign will indicate an active work zone. The flashing light will only be activated when workers are present and turned off when workers are not present. Fifteen-day loss of license for driving dangerously. Motorists caught driving 11 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit in an active work zone, or who are involved in a crash in an active work zone and are convicted for failing to drive at a safe speed, automatically will lose their license for 15 days. Fines doubled/jail time increased. Fines for certain traffic violations — including speeding, driving under the influence, and failure to obey traffic devices — are doubled for active work zones. Also, the law provides for up to five years of additional jail time for individuals convicted of homicide by vehicle for a crash that occurred in an active work zone. Civil Violations under 75 Pa. C.S. § 3369 (Automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones) began in 2018. Section 3369 allows for a fine to be administered using calibrated and tested automated speed enforcement technology. Civil violations are only fines and don't reflect any points or insurance ratings. The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Work Zones that have an AWZSE system present and active will have unique signs in advance of the enforcement area, alerting drivers to the upcoming enforcement. Registered owners receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points are assessed to driver's licenses. For more information on the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program, including a list of projects where the units are deployed, visit https://workzonecameras.penndot.gov/. Move Over Law  Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area who are unable to safely merge into a lane farther away from the response area to "pass the emergency response area at a speed of no more than 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit and reasonable for safely passing." An emergency response area is where an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing, or where road crews or emergency responders have lighted flares, posted signs, or try to warn travelers. Act 105 of 2020, signed on October 29, 2020 and effective 180 days later on April 27, 2021: Creates a new point system that imposes two points for failure to merge into the lane not next to the emergency response area. Sets fines at $500 for first-time offenders, $1,000 for a second offense, and $2,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Requires a 90-day license suspension for a third or subsequent offense. The license suspension also applies to incidents that seriously injure or kill another person. The suspension is six months if the person injured or killed is an emergency service provider or was near a disabled vehicle. Sets additional fines of up to $10,000 for violators who injure or kill an emergency service responder or a person in or near a disabled vehicle. Doubled fines for several traffic violations when committed in an emergency response area when first responders are present. A similar law (Title 75, Section 4572.2) requires motorists to move over or slow down when approaching a stationary trash or recycling truck. Disabled vehicles are covered by the Move Over law when they display at least two of the following markings: Vehicular hazard signal lamps. Caution signs or other traffic control device. Road flares. Portable Emergency Warning Devices Title 75, Section 4530 requires any truck class III or greater, truck tractor, bus, or any motor vehicle towing a trailer carry at least three portable emergency warning devices and display the devices when stopped on a roadway or shoulder for 10 minutes outside of an urban district, or on a divided highway anywhere, even in an urban district (like I-95 in Philadelphia).Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonya Jameson serves as the director of civic advancement for Leading on Opportunity, a part of Foundation for the Carolinas, working to improve economic mobility in the Charlotte area.In addition to her role with Leading on Opportunity, Jameson is also a member of the Citizens Review Board, which hears complaints regarding allegations of misconduct by police officers, and works as a motorcycle instructor with Motorcycle Safety Foundation.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jameson discusses Charlotte's economic mobility history, her time as a reporter with The Charlotte Observer and working on political campaigns, and her perspective on Charlotte's future, especially in improving economic mobility.She talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation & Arbitration.This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This episode is part of a series in which we interview winners of The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, which honor people aged 40+ who are making our community a better place. Find out information about those awards at Ledger40Over40.com. Get full access to The Charlotte Ledger at charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Best known as a lifestyle photographer, John Ryan Hebert regularly pairs his passion for riding and art to capture timeless images of motorcycles, including his personal Triumph Bonneville T100. In the interview, John explains how he stumbled into a career in moto photography, and shares a story riding his 100,000+ mile Bonneville from Los Angeles to Michigan and back. Episode Links:Instagram: @JohnRyanHebertWebsite: JohnRyanHebert.com Triumph News: New Speed Twin 400 & Scrambler 400XTriumph News: Breitling Top Time Triumph WatchFree MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.comEvents Schedule: TriumphOnTour.comFor The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

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We are back and have a very knowledgeable guest, Dice, from KEMC. Dice, is a Marine, decades-long rider, and professional motorcycle safety instructor with the MSF, Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Listen to this episode to learn some hard truths, and to get to know more about the man, the myth, and the legend that is Dice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fubar1/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fubar1/support

Dennis "the" Prescott is a best known as a chef, who has authored the cook book "Eat Delicious" and is a host of the Netflix show "Restaurants On The Edge". Dennis explains how his time as a musician in Nashville led him to discover the joy of cooking, and how he's more recently discovered a new joy in life, which is riding motorcycles, particularly his Triumph Bonneville.  The interview took place in Ronda Spain, just a day before Dennis had his first experience riding a sport bike, the new Speed Triple 1200 RR, and his first experience riding on a track. Below is a link to the Instagram video recap of the experience. Website: DennisThePrescott.comDennis IG: @DennisThePrescottDennis FB: DennisThePrescottEat Delicious Book: Eat Delicious on AmazonRestaurants on the Edge Show: Netflix Link For The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Ok so the beginning. Well first I want to talk about the beginning of the brand I love. Can you guess what it is?  When I say beginning, I mean the first 15 years ISH. Why you ask, uh because that is truly the beginning….and that's the only chapter I've read so far so then there's that.    FYI I'm reading 120 Years of America's First Motorcycle Company, Indian Motorcycle since 1901 by Darwin Holmstrom. And anything I say is me paraphrasing. So, let's get right into it.   Indian Motorcycle was started by a highly accomplished penny farthing racer named George Hendee. Now I know I already lost some of you with the penny farthing comment. That is the alternative name people in the late 1800's gave to those weird looking bicycles with the giant front wheel and tiny back wheel that was actually called a High-wheeler, so original right?! Well, these cool high wheelers were really dangerous and not very practical.    So Hendee decided to stop racing and start selling bicycles, why you ask? He was very accomplished and raced in front of nearly 30,000 people winning nearly all of his races. Why would he stop at the top of his game?  The answer is because he was a smart businessman. He knew the game was changing. The creation of the smaller safety bicycle created a demand for sales!!   People needed a faster way to get around before the rise of the modern car. Safety bicycles could help you get to town and back in a day, which previously took about 2 with traditional horse and buggy. Now all this was happening in the late 1890s, so the Hendee Manufacturing Company was way ahead of its time producing and exporting motorized bicycles for average everyday use.    Now I know what you're thinking, Hendee Manufacturing Company, I thought you said Indian Motorcycle? I did we are getting there. Ok so these new safety bicycles were immediately used in racing because people back then didn't really have much to keep them occupied. But someone thought “Let's put an engine on it and use it as a pacer for the races” Genius!! Only problem was the motors sucked and cause more of a spectacle than the actual races did.    Enter Oscar Hedstrom. I know Hendee and Hedstrom. It may get confusing, but you got this!! So Hedstrom was like a mad scientist for machining. He took it upon himself to take the bicycle engine and update it. Basically, he carbureted it! Now I'm not a gear head so I have no idea what else he did, but people loved it. Any Pacer bicycles Hedstrom created, people wanted to buy for personal use.    Now here is where Hendee meets Hedstrom and they join forces. Hendee saw the pacers as a huge selling point for the general public and the two joined forces in January of 1901. And that my friends is why 1901 is all over Indian Motorcycles and the gear. I'll explain the name change later.   Eventually they figured out bicycle frames didn't work for these amazing engines that Hedstrom was creating. Enter the motorcycle. The new frame allowed more room for the engine, and I think it helped with the heat no longer melting stuff too. Along with the change in frame came more changes to the engine. They created the v-twin engine in 1907 and eventually created the kick-start around 1913. These innovations led Indian Motorcycle to become a heavy hitter in the world of racing with a 61 cubic inch /998 cubic centimeter v-twin engine. Some of the racing motorcycles could reach speeds over 100 miles per hour. I know insane right!!    During these years the motorcycle business was booming and more than doubling in sales with each passing year. Indian Motorcycle wasn't just an AMERICAN industry leader, but the worldwide motorcycle manufacturer, until…… the Ford Model T. Cars are more practical for families, and they took over, but this is not where the story ends….   Oh yea, I forgot to tell you about the name. So originally Hendee went with Hendee Manufacturing Company. He was selling his motorized bicycles labeled as Indians. During this time American Indians were actually at war with the United States government, but it wasn't really publicized. Yea not much news out there so people had a completely different view Of Native American's as noble and living off the land with a sense of regality. Also, the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show was huge, so this made the name Indian really good for marketing.    And there you have it, Indian Motorcycle's infant years. The beginning was nowhere near what I thought it would be. Actually, I had no idea where it came from which is why I got the book in the first place. Knowledge is key. But someone started with an idea. And really isn't that what everyone starts with.    So, you've got this idea in your head to ride a motorcycle. NOW WHAT?!  It's so weird how things happen because I recently had a similar conversation with a friend when we rode to breakfast the other morning. You may remember her. Emy, the one with the new Chief. FYI, I mentioned her in a previous episode and said she finished her masters, but I was mistaken it was her PHD. Anyway, this bad ass lady and I were talking about all the crazy things that go thru our brains especially when we first start out riding. You're excited and slightly terrified, exhilarated and kinda don't wanna even try.    So, once you decide to go down the road towards riding a motorcycle, what's next. Well, for each person the answer is going to be different. I had the idea in my head and decided to drag my friend to dealerships every weekend for 2 months trying to find the perfect bike for me. After the first month I realized I was completely unprepared to actually ride it and better learn. I signed up for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or MSF course at a local dealership. I'll link the MSF website in the show notes if you want to do more research.    I was really lucky. I did the course over during covid, so my class size was super small. I'm talking 6 people in the classroom and only 4 of us on the range. I was the only one who had never ridden so the instructor was able to spend a lot of time helping me. I'm an uber learner. What I mean is that when I set my mind on something, I am probably going to research the hell out of it to find every shred of information I can. Riding was no different. If you are nervous, there are lots of videos on YouTube that show you the basics and give you a general idea of what to do without actually doing it. My personal favorite was Blockhead. I will link his video in the show notes. His breakdown was easy to understand and fun to watch because you can tell he has a true passion for motorcycles. Side note, he also lives in Florida and I hope to meet him one day!!   Off topic, so where was I??? Oh yeah, if you want to ride a motorcycle then you must take the MSF course. You need it to get your motorcycle endorsement on your license, but it is also amazingly helpful in learning all the basic skills you need to ride. After you pass the course you'll need to practice.    So what do we have so far? Step 1: decide to make your idea a reality Step 2: find a local Motorcycle Safety Foundation course and sign up Step 3: Get the gear   Having the right gear is vital for safety as well as being a requirement for the MSF. Search for local motorcycle places and go check out what they have. You'll need a helmet, gloves, boots, and long sleeves. The helmet should have and ECE and/or SNELL rating sticker on the back. If it does not, then do not buy it. There are lots of brands with lots of styles and fits. Find what's best for you. I have 2 helmets a Scorpion and a Sedici. They both fit me completely differently but well.    Gloves are the same, try them on and find what fits you best. I have full finger for winter and cutoffs for summer, but both have knuckle guards in them.    Boots need to cover your ankle. I found a great pair at Harley, and I wish I had bought 2 because they fit so well. See the trend, fit is everything.    I have about 3 jackets, one for winter, one for spring, and one extra. I chose to have removable liners for water resistance and some extra warmth. I am currently searching for a bright orange vest for summer.   Jeans are a must. I am looking for a good pair of motorcycle jeans that are stylish and protective, but I'm on a budget. I think I want to try the band Tobacco. So, if anyone has tried them, I'd love your feedback. For now, I just wear my regular jeans.    Let's see. Where are we now? You got the gear and took the course. Now find the bike of your dreams. This process is fun and frustrating. I bounced back and for from Indian to Harley and couldn't decide. I was also too scared to test ride anything because I was so new. I finally decided on the Indian Scout Bobber because she just felt too good to let go.  Now you get to practice. Ride your motorcycle every day. I rode around the block every day for weeks. One block then 2, then I slowly became braver and went a little farther each time.    Find a friend that rides and ask them to practice with you. See if your local MSF course people offer private lessons. Practice, practice, practice. That really is the key.    Remember, we all started as a beginner. We all felt nervous. We all practiced until we got so good you think we could ride in our sleep. Don't try that please!!!   I took my journey towards riding alone and with people who love me supporting me, but I am so glad I took my idea to learn to ride and ran with it.      Motorcycle Safety Foundation: Blockhead: How to ride a motorcycle Part 1 - Blockhead: How to ride a motorcycle Part 2 –  Blockhead: How to ride a motorcycle Part 3 –  Blockhead: Blockhead: Taresa Uncaged Facebook: Taresa Uncaged Instagram: @taresauncaged   

May is #MotorcycleSafetyAwarenessMonththe official start of the riding season and many more motorcyclists will be out on the roads. Motorcycles have a small profile, so they can be easily missed by drivers not looking out for them. This week on #TheDailyDrive the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will talk to us about the issues motorcyclists face in traffic. They will also share tips about what drivers need to know to share the road safely with motorcyclists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forddrivingskillsforlife/message

Today’s episode is an interview with Dr. Lauren Castle, a Functional Medicine Pharmacist.  She is also Functional Medicine advocate, and she educates pharmacists about integrating Functional Medicine into the profession of pharmacy.  We also talk about motorcycles in this episode!  Mentioned in this episode www.fmpha.org IG: @fmpha FB: @fmpha.org Twitter: @fmphaorg LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fmpha  www.drlaurencastle.com IG: @drlaurencastle FB: @drlaurencastle Twitter: @drlaurencastle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurencastle/ FXMedCE is a great resource for CE and a good place to get started/learn the basics. Podcast Snap Podcast Consulting Service (Founder Mike Lenz, RPh/voice actor/podcast host) Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting *My affiliate link* School of Podcasting monthly membership PharmaSis Magazine featuring Dr. Lauren Castle Ohio Northern University University of Western States Walmart Natural Medicines Database OPA (Ohio Pharmacists Association) MPA (Michigan Pharmacists Association)  Motorcycle Safety Foundation “Motorcycle Ohio” Basic Rider Course Dr. Lauren Castle PharmD, MS is the founder of the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance (FMPhA), and she works as a Market Health and Wellness Director for Walmart in Dayton, OH. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Ohio Northern University in 2013 and her Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from University of Western States in 2018. Lauren began her career as a technician for an independent pharmacy in Monroe, MI before moving to Dayton, OH and joining Walmart 9 years ago as an intern. Upon graduating, she spent three years as a Pharmacy Manager in Springfield, OH; Livonia, MI; and Flint, MI before becoming a Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager in the Metro Detroit area. In 2017, she returned to Ohio as a Market Health and Wellness Director for 11 Walmart stores. In 2019, she was selected to attend the Walmart Shareholders Meeting as a social media champion. She has also completed a special project assignment on nutrition initiatives in Health and Wellness at Walmart’s Home Office in Bentonville, AR. Upon discovering functional medicine in 2015, Lauren began sharing her passion through speaking engagements at the local, state, and national level. Realizing the lack of resources for pharmacists in this emerging field, she founded the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance (FMPhA) in 2017. The goal of the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance is to unite pharmacists, practitioners, patients, and organizations in its mission to integrate pharmacists into the practice of Functional Medicine, and Functional Medicine into profession of pharmacy.  Lauren lives with her husband Seth and their two cats, Olive and Pickle.  Together, they enjoy attending concerts, traveling, and riding motorcycles.  Lauren currently has a 2017 Harley Davidson Low Rider S.   Highlights from the interview Lauren is an advocate for Functional Medicine.  She is not seeing patients privately at this time.  In previous years, she worked as a community pharmacist seeing patients.  That’s when she discovered Functional Medicine Pharmacy and started layering it into patient consultations.  What problem do Functional Medicine Pharmacists (FMPh’s) solve for their patients?  FMPh’s find how health problems start by looking at the root cause(s).  It’s like a puzzle.  “Puzzle piecing with patients to see the big picture.”  Two health conditions Functional Medicine Pharmacists can address are diabetes and autoimmune thyroid disease. One resource Functional Medicine Pharmacists like to use is Natural Medicines Database.  Functional Medicine Pharmacists optimize patients’ medication and supplement regiments with nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle choices.  You don’t have to get patients off all meds.  Instead, ensure medications match indications and are being used appropriately.  Once health conditions are under control, de-prescribing in a safe way may be possible. Functional Medicine Pharmacists are team players.  They work together with other providers. The Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance started as a Facebook group after an Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) CE presentation and grew from 15 members to 1,500 members in 3 years.  In 2020, a Membership site was launched.  Visit www.fmpha.org for resources, discounts, CE, conference information, and [in the future] in-person retreats. Lauren also does public speaking outside FMPhA.  Examples include OPA, MPA, online conferences, and podcasts.   Who joins FMPhA?  The target market is pharmacists.  It’s a professional pharmacist organization.  Pharmacists can learn skills, network with other pharmacists, and get help that is needed to start a Functional Medicine Pharmacy Practice.   Before they encounter the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance, pharmacists wonder, “How do I do this as a pharmacist?”  Once they connect, they feel like they have found their tribe!  They connect with other FMPh’s, talk about FMPh, and get excited about doing FMPh. Lauren creates an inclusive environment with FMPhA.  Pharmacists need education and best practices.  She welcomes them and meets their needs.  They can network, learn about business, hear about events, etc. Lauren is a motorcycle rider!  Her current bike is a 2017 Harley Davidson Low Rider S.  Her previous two bikes were a 2015 H-D Sportster and a 1974 KZ400 Cafe Racer Bike.  Lauren feels it’s critical for pharmacists to have hobbies.  Hobbies help prevent burnout.  Burnout can even happen when doing too much stuff you love.  She loves to be outside and ride with her husband.  Lauren learned to ride by participating in a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course.  The hardest part was learning the friction point (clutch).  

INDUSTRY INSIDER: Austin Guest is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Certified Rider Coach and the Site Coordinator at the MSF Campus in Alpharetta, Georgia, where students can take the Basic Rider Course to get their motorcycle endorsement, and a large variety of specialty courses such as DirtBike School. Adam sits down with Austin after spending the day completing the beginner DirtBike School course with 5 other Triumph Motorcycle America employees to chat about all the courses MSF offers at the Alpharetta campus and across the US. MSF Website: MSF-USA.orgDirtBike School Website: DirtBikeSchool.orgMSF IG: @MSF_USA For The Ride theme song by Sam PaceFor The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

In this episode we talk with AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council. In addition to leading the dominant nonprofits in American motorcycling, these men direct important affiliate organizations, including the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Support the show (https://fs4.formsite.com/AMARacing/form21/index.html)

Episode 71, Just the Facts for December 2019 features motorcycle industry news about Harley-Davidson, Zero, Indian, BMW, horsepower, Simpson, Long Way Up, a feud between Motorcycle Consumer News and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and more. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Learn more on our website, chasingthehorizon.us, and sign up for our mailing list at tinyletter.com/chasingthehorizon.

In this episode, DanDanTheFireman and I have a nice chat and get down to the nitty-gritty of motorcycle safety and the importance of training and wearing proper gear to reduce the inherent risks associated with motorcycling. Having worked as an EMT for a little over 10 years, Daniel has seen it all when it comes to traffic accidents, in particular related to motorcycles. His passion is educating motorcyclists, especially beginning riders, on the things they can do to get better informed and better trained about motorcycling, to increase their chances of having a safe and rewarding future as a motorcyclist. DanDanTheFireman has over 92,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, and is close to having 400 Patreon subscribers. So obviosuly there are a lot of people intersted in what he has to say! We talk about his experiences as an EMT, and the weekly live videos he does to analyze motorcycle accident videos for his listeners, so they can become more skilled at understanding motorcycle accident dynamics and how they can avoid accidents, and if necessary minimize the risks if they are involved in one. We also talk about the Accident Scene Management Course that Gina and I did two years ago and how that has made us more aware of accident risks, and more importantly what we can do to help save lives if we ever witness an accident. We also talk about Daniel's new Indian FTR 1200 and how Fast Eddie's Motojitsu motorcycle exercise program is helping both of us become better riders. Episode Links * Isle of Man TT News (https://www.iomttraces.com/news) * Isle of Man TT Live Timing (https://live.iomttraces.com/?date=20190602) * Isle of Man TT Live Commentary (https://live.iomttraces.com/radio.html) * Keystone TT (https://www.facebook.com/Keystone-TT-304714187144303/) * Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * Tom Walker, The MotoCoach (https://www.facebook.com/TomTheMotoCoach/) * Corner College w/OTRA (https://www.meetup.com/LONG-ISLAND-SPORT-BIKE-GROUP/events/250334487/) * On The Road Again Motorcycle School (https://www.lrn2ride.com/) * New York Safety Track (NYST) (http://nyst.com/) * DanDanTheFireman YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/Stubbs928) * DanDanTheFireman Web Site (http://BeginnerMotorcycleTips.com) * DanDanTheFireman Motorcycle Accident After Action Review Videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgGao6EB1OM&list=PLOw-p78zomGBIz2bWXKwBlOD0ew5Q524A) * DanDanTheFireman Beginner Motorcycle Rider eBook (https://www.dandanthefireman.net/shop/beginner-motorcycle-rider-guide) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Accident Scene Management Course (https://roadguardians.org/) * Road Guardians (https://roadguardians.org/) * Fast Eddie (https://www.motojitsu.com/about) * Motojitsu (https://www.motojitsu.com/) * Indian FTR 1200 S (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200-s/) * Total Control by Lee Parks (https://www.totalcontroltraining.net/about/the-book) * Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code (https://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Vol-High-Performance-Motorcycle/dp/0965045021/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Twist+of+the+Wrist+II+by+Keith+Code&qid=1559873316&s=gateway&sr=8-4) Contact Me * Donate (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) Special Guest: DanDanTheFireman.

In this episode I have a really cool chat with Justin Edson who I have come to know as a fellow listener of some other podcasts that we share an interest in. It is Justin's attitude towards life and his extensive experience riding and wrenching on motorcycles that gave me the idea to have him on as a guest of the show. We talk a little bit about Jack Daley, a great friend and riding buddy of Justin's, who unfortunately passed away a couple months ago, and we discuss why Jack was such an important part of Justin's life. In honor of Jack, we share a toast to him, and we dedicate this episode to his memory and legacy. We also talk about the 46 different motorcycles that Justin has owned and wrenched on over the years, and how his mission to help make great running, reliable and inexpensive used motorcycles available to new and experienced riders led to the formation of Jedz Moto. We also get into the ways in which motorcycling can be very fulfilling to the human soul and the fact that there seems to be a spiritual side to this amazing sport and hobby that we share and love. We end off discussing some tips for new motorcycle riders and things they can do to be successful and fulfilled motorcyclists. Episode Links * Jack Daley Tribute Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33klIWmaqNM) * Wild Turkey American Honey Sting (https://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-american-honey-sting/) * New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) (https://njmp.com/) * The 7th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet (https://njmp.com/tickets-events/events/the-7th-annual-ahrma-vintage-motorcycle-festival-swap-meet/) * Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America (VJMC) (https://vjmc.org/) * Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * Cafe Racer Podcast (https://www.caferacerpodcast.com/) * Loud Pipes! Podcast (https://www.loudpipes.net/) * Triumph Bonneville T120 (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/classic/bonneville-t120) * Suzuki TU250X (https://www.suzuki.ca/en/2019-tu250x) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Amen Moto (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI3jYfSe3a0T1ipZFmQdl5w) * Daytona Bike Week (https://www.officialbikeweek.com/) * Special Case Customs (https://www.facebook.com/SpecialCASE) * CycleWise Motorcycle Dealer, VT (https://www.cyclewisevt.com/) * Steering Damper (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering_damper) * Tank Slapper Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxW2yxzvv98) * Fast Eddie Tank Slapper Causes & Preventions Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW-WXR-0vLw&t=1s) * Jedz Moto (http://www.jedzmoto.com) * Justin Edson email jedz@jedzmoto.com Contact Me * Donate (https://paypal.me/christophergeiss?locale.x=en_US) * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) Special Guest: Justin Edson.

In this episode, Shahin Alvandi joins me to discuss lots of motorcycle related topics. Shahin is the co-host on the Brap Talk! motorcycle podcast, spent many years working at MotoCorsa, the largest Ducati dealer in North America, is president of the Ducati Owner’s Club of the Pacific Northwest, is currently the owner of a beautiful Ducati Multistrada, does trackdays and is planning to start amateur motorcycle racing next year! Shahin shares stories about how he met Jensen Beeler, the founder of the Asphalt & Rubber motorcycle news and industry web site, how he came up with his sign off "safety third", and how he developed a love for Ducatis and motorcycles and motorcycling in general. Listen in and share in the fun!!! Episode Links * Wild Turkey American Honey (https://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-american-honey) * Episode 008: Interview with New Rider and New Motorcycle Owner "G4" (https://soyouwanttoride.fireside.fm/008) * Honda Goldwing (https://powersports.honda.com/2019/gold-wing.aspx) * "Why We Ride" (https://youtu.be/0ZTDpdfnSSI) * Brap Talk! motorcycle podcast (https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/tag/brap-talk/) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Ducati Motorcycles (https://www.ducati.com/us/en/home) * MotoCorsa (Ducati Dealer) (https://www.motocorsa.com/) * Ducati Owner's Club of the Pacific Northwest (DesmoNothWest) (https://www.ducati.com/us/en/desmo-owners-club) * Ducati Multistrada (https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/multistrada) * Asphalt & Rubber (https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/) * A&R Pro (https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/pro/) * MotoGP (http://www.motogp.com/) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) * Circuit of the Americas (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/) * Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) (https://njmp.com/) * The 7th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet (https://njmp.com/tickets-events/events/the-7th-annual-ahrma-vintage-motorcycle-festival-swap-meet/) * Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America (VJMC) (https://vjmc.org/) * podparadise.com (https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1456323377) * Shahin Alvandi email webraptalk@gmail.com Contact Me * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) Special Guest: Shahin Alvandi.

In this episode listener Tony Terribilini and I discuss several different topics which are pretty much summarized by the links below. Scan the links and you'll get a good idea of what this episode is all about! In a nutshell, we talk about his experience with millennials, how motorcycle marketing to the millennial and following generations needs to change, where we see growth opportunities, and the importance of helping keep existing motorcyclists in the community by making sure they are enjoying and getting the most possible out of motorcycling. Episode Links * Cafe Racer Podcast (https://www.caferacerpodcast.com/) * Loud Pipes! Podcast (https://www.loudpipes.net/) * The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Scotch (https://us.thebalvenie.com/our-whisky-range/view/the-balvenie-single-barrel-15) * Wild Turkey American Honey (https://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-american-honey) * Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (https://www.transportation.gov/connections/may-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month) * Throttled Episode 150 : The Morality of Motorcycling (https://throttledpodcast.com/episode-150-the-morality-of-motorcycling/) * Episode 008: Interview with New Rider and New Motorcycle Owner "G4" (https://soyouwanttoride.fireside.fm/008) * Yamaha Tracer 900 GT (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-touring/models/tracer-900-gt) * Makers: The New Industrial Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makers:_The_New_Industrial_Revolution) * Harley Davidson Motorcycles (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/index.html) * Harley Davidson Livewire (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/livewire.html) * Indian Motorcycles (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/) * Indian FTR 1200 (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200/) * Indian FTR 1200 S (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200-s/) * Triumph Motorcycles (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/) * Shut Up and Ride Motorcycle Podcast (https://www.shutupandrideshow.com/) * Fast Eddie (https://www.motojitsu.com/about) * Motojitsu (https://www.motojitsu.com/) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) (https://njmp.com/) * The 7th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet (https://njmp.com/tickets-events/events/the-7th-annual-ahrma-vintage-motorcycle-festival-swap-meet/) * Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America (VJMC) (https://vjmc.org/) * Tony Terribilini email: terribilini2010@hotmail.com Contact Me * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) Special Guest: Tony Terribilini.

In this episode I have a special guest, Greg Widmar (aka Fast Eddie), who not only is a very experienced Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Total Control Training motorcycle rider trainer and coach, but he has also developed his own Motojitsu Master Rider Training Program to help students and riders build their skills by doing a carefully laid out series of steps or "belts", similar to the systems used in various types of martial arts. Students are awarded various belts in sequence as they master the skills, ability and knowledge associated with each level of training and accomplishment. We also talk about Greg's 10 years of experience in the US Marines as a Marine drill instructor, and how that experience helped him build the discipline and work ethic that he now brings to his motorcycling and the training of other motorcyclists. Greg also shares a little about the 2 years that he spend in Iraq as a Marine and how that has shaped his outlook about other people and how it showed him that most people in the world are really good people who just want to live a happy and fulfilling life. We also talk about his new 2018 BMW S1000R and doing trackdays. In fact the day after this interview he was headed to the track to kick the tires on his new ride. Integrated with our discussion about motorcycling, motorcycle training and Motojitsu, are discussions about life in general, philosophy towards life, eduction, hard work and the keys to success and how all of these things tie into the sport of motorcycling that we all enjoy so much. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed doing this interview! Episode Links * Fast Eddie (https://www.motojitsu.com/about) * Motojitsu (https://www.motojitsu.com/) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Total Control Training (https://www.totalcontroltraining.net/) * Lee Parks (https://www.totalcontroltraining.net/about/lee-parks) * US Marines (https://www.marines.com/) * 2018 BMW S1000R (https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/roadster/s1000r.html) Contact Me * Email: soyouwanttoride@yahoo.com * Twitter: @soyouwanttoride (https://twitter.com/soyouwanttoride) * Instagram: so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.instagram.com/so.you.want.to.ride/) * Facebook: @so.you.want.to.ride (https://www.facebook.com/so.you.want.to.ride) * Web Site (http://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com) * YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDjOlGOdK-SK8WB6jRdZ4Q) Special Guest: Greg Widmar.

In this special episode of The House of Lee NYC on WLEEFM, Lee shares her Super Bowl theme of not giving up on your dream via her thoughts on the Super Bowl which include: the movie Rudy, Philadelphia Eagles Coach Doug Pederson, quarterback Nick Foles, Justin Timberlake's half-time show, and Prince. SPOILER ALERTS - So wait to listen until you have seen all three, if that's of interest. Before wrapping up, Lee talks about motorcycling and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation - huh?! - and actor Charles Esten from ABC's show, Nashville. Lee keeps going with notes on NBC's This is Us and Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show. She touches upon Fallon and Timberlake's bromance and ends with a note on cookies. ==> Click for my "Favorite NYC Spots" eList!

Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new ridersTOPICSRider training schoolsMotorcycle Safety FoundationRiders Edge (H-D)Bike Safe (KP)Midwest Motorcycle TrainingGet some gearMSF requirements (states and country requirements may vary)We cover the basics of what a new rider should getPrepare for the sli de, not the ride (Christmas Story little brother!)  Just kidding and we had a lot of fun with this during the show. :)  #1, your gear is your primary setup for climate control, get something as comfortable as possible, and minimize gear that is distracting.Ride your ride, no need to keep up with advanced riders beyond your skill levelFind a helmet that FITS properly!Recommend a full face, but that’s your decisionBootsOver the ankle, sturdy, perhaps leather, sneakers need not apply, flip flops, your an idiotGlovesGood place to spend some money for quality and comfort, remember climate control..Three finger gloves for Bacon ;)JacketLeather or Nylon, consider changing weather needs and rain optionsPantsrecommend riding jeans with full kevlar or motorcycle specific riding pantsEVENTSDragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL.  - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC.3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciatedRunning time: 1 hour 48 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page

When buying a motorcycle jacket - do you shop for style, comfort or crash protection? And what is crash protection really? Is there a certifying body that say the garment will save you? So many questions but we will get some answers on this episode, so that the next time you find yourself in front of the jacket rack, you have a clue what you really want. With David Hough. Motorcycle author and journalist Dr. Gregory Frazier completed his sixth trip around the world not long ago. So where does a guy that travels this much hang his hat (read helmet)? And for that matter, where should you hang yours when you park your bike? Well, this may seem like a simple task, but Dr. Frazier has a few stories about riders that have learned through the school of hard knocks about what can happen to a misplaced helmet. We aren't talk about scratches. :) Dr Gregory Frazier Dr. Gregory Frazier has done several motorcycle trips around the world, he’s been shot at, spent time in jail and has had some incredible wildlife encounters. He’s a journalist and photographer and his work has been published in many motorcycle publications. Website: http://horizonsunlimited.com/gregfrazier/ David L.Hough 80 year old David L. Hough has been riding motorcycles for more than 50 years. He and his wife, Diana, have travelled extensively by motorcycles in North & South America, central Europe, the UK, South Africa and New Zealand. While employed at The Boeing Company in Seattle for more than 36 years, he mostly commuted to work by motorcycle. Combining his travel and commuting experience, he became a highly skilled rider and continues to share his knowledge through various magazine publications and several books, including Proficient Motorcycling. David is a certified motorcycle safety instructor and has taught motorcycle training courses. He's been an influence in the development of courses by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Sidecar/Trike Education Program. An award winning author, David L. Hough was inducted in to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of his lifetime efforts towards motorcycle safety. On this episode, David talks with Jim Martin about counter steering, a much difficult concept to explain and grasp. A necessary skill when it comes to riding, David enlightens us on how it's done. Email: bentspoke93@gmail.com David L. Hough's books: http://www.amazon.com/David-L.-Hough/e/B001JOWE2I Show Sponsors: Max BMW BestRest Products Green Chile Adventure Gear Motobriiz IMS Products Overland Expo Music by Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com

There are many possible causes for why your motorcycle is vibrating, and David Hough, author of Proficient Motorcycling, and Walt Fulton join Jim Martin to offer their knowledge and experience with vibration issues.  David L. Hough: David has been riding motorcycles for more than 50 years. He's travelled extensively by motorcycles in North & South America, central Europe, the UK, South Africa and New Zealand. While employed at The Boeing Company in Seattle for more than 36 years, he mostly commuted to work by motorcycle. Combining his travel and commuting experience, he became a highly skilled rider and continues to share his knowledge through various magazine publications and several books, including Proficient Motorcycling. David is a certified motorcycle safety instructor and has taught motorcycle training courses. He's been an influence in the development of courses by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Sidecar/Trike Education Program. An award winning author, David L. Hough was inducted in to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of his lifetime efforts towards motorcycle safety. Walt Fulton: Owner and Head Instructor of Streetmasters Motorcycle Training Workshops in Corona, California. "A former three-time winner at Daytona and team racer for Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and Suzuki, he was a featured rider in the documentary "On Any Sunday." He is a BMW Legends racer, a professional motorcycle accident reconstruction expert, motorcycle journalist and a private riding instructor. He has worked as an editor for Cycle Guide, Cycle World and Motorcyclist magazines and a contributor and the performance tester for Motorcycle Consumer News. He has logged over a million miles on the road and track." ~~Source: http://www.streetmasters.info/about_us/index.html Dealing with handlebar vibration? Check out our episode with Cole Townsend from Fasst Company:  http://www.adventureriderradio.com/adventure-rider-radio-episodes/2017/1/19/custom-fitting-your-bike-to-your-size-motorcycle-handlebars-women-adv-riders?rq=cole%20townsend Show Sponsors: Max BMWBestRest ProductsGreen Chile Adventure GearMotobriizPSSORIMS ProductsMotobird Adventures Music by Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com  

In this first part of a two part series, we talk to David Hough about riding in high winds and Grant Johnson about rainy weather riding. Also, Chantal Simons has done long distance trips on both a Ducati Monster and a Chook Chaser? And what she's learned is that asking yourself the right questions when faced with a hurdle is what can make the difference in how your trip turns out. David Hough: Riding in High Winds David is a certified motorcycle safety instructor and has taught motorcycle training courses. He's been an influence in the development of courses by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Sidecar/Trike Education Program. An award winning author, David L. Hough was inducted in to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of his lifetime efforts towards motorcycle safety. David is the author of Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well and other books about safety and riding techniques. His books are available on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/David-L.-Hough/e/B001JOWE2I.  Grant Johnson: Rainy Weather Riding Grant's vast background includes being a motorcycle mechanic and dealer, as well as co-owner of Horizons Unlimited with his wife, Susan Johnson. Grant has given many talks around the world as part of the HUBB presentations. He's also a co-host on ARR RAW: www.adventureriderradio.com/raw Horizons Unlimited: www.horizonsunlimited.com Chantal Simons: Chick on a Chook Chaser Chantal Simons has ridden motorcycles in Asia, Europe and Australia. It was the trip around Australia that inspired her to write a book called She'll be right! Tales and Thoughts of a Women's Motorcycle Adventure Down Under. Chantal says that the reason she wrote the book was: "to show it isn't hard to do a trip like this. Some people think you have to be some super hero to travel long distances on a motorbike. But really you just need the will to go and a decent amount of common sense." Website: http://chickonthechookchaser.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIRDqmSiS65nEapMCnuOTw Get the ebook at: Kobo Amazon Kindle Show Sponsors Max BMW BestRest Products Green Chile Adventure Gear Motobriiz TourUSA IMS Products Music by Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com

Episode 178: This week, our guest is Brittany Morrow. She is well-known as the Road Rash Queen, who, in her own words: "On September 25, 2005, Brittany was involved in a life changing accident as a passenger on a GSXR 750. She wrote a first-hand account of her experience on the first anniversary of the crash. The article went viral and has since been re-published on over 200 occasions. Due to the overwhelming response to her story, Brittany has dedicated her life to the promotion of motorcycle safety, the use of safety apparel and the education of riders regarding these important aspects of the sport.  She partnered with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in 2008 to create a web based campaign, RocktheGear.org, urging all riders to “Rock the Gear.”"      She comes on to tell her story and what she's done since then to raise awareness as well as recover physically and mentally from her accident. This is a LONG interview and is really awesome listening and hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did. For more info about the group ride she talked about, go check out http://brittanymorrow.com/   Sponsors:  HeliteMoto: Airbag safety vest that encloses and protects your core, neck, and rump in the event of coming off the bike. Mechanically-triggered and lightning-fast. WHY AREN'T YOU WEARING ONE? Seriously. They're awesome. Check them out at helitemoto.com.   Sena: Makers of all things bluetooth helmet communication accessories. The Sena range of helmet-mounted communications as well as photo and video capturing devices is pretty awesome. Check out their latest app which enables even greater communication options utilizing your cell phone's network instead of being limited to line-of-sight at http://www.sena.com/rideconnected-app/     Also, we've finally got Wheelnerds keytags for sale! Check them out here!   Classifieds: Scratchy Virago Project Need to Sell XSR900 HD Sidecar Mutant Chopper    Links: MotoTourers Mileage Mania Challenge 2017  Motus Maniacs RedPillJunkie (artist) Women's Sportbike Rally   Want to hear yourself on our show? Ridden a bike (like your own) and got an opinion? Got a cool piece of gear or farkle? Got a story? Know some jokes? Record an MP3 (or whatever) and email it to us at wheelnerds@gmail.com. We'll throw it on the air and talk about it, too. That's right, you can be the first on your block to be openly mocked by the Wheelnerds. Or call our voicemail: (801) 917-4136 Or, leave us a voicemail via Skype! Our skype ID is wheelnerds. Just go ahead, call, and leave us your story there! (We still read your emails, too, and will answer them on the show). If you got something really cool, shoot us a line and maybe we'll talk to you live, too.

This week, we're talking with Sharon Faith, moto-vlogger. If you follow her on Facebook, you'll see she's always on the go. She was recently at Daytona Bike Week and she comes on to give us the lowdown from that and her other adventures. She also clues us in on Motostays, a home-sharing network for motorcycle travelers by motorcycle travelers that, I think, has something to do with motorcycles and traveling. Chuck and Todd also have a laugh about the last show. And our usual shenanigans. Classfieds: I have the title and hate english 2014 ssr rowdy 150cc Dual Awesome “”””Custom”””” Built ATV Honda_Yamaha combination Harley Davidson or Victory Link: http://motostays.com/ – The growing motorcycle community that promotes and provides access to home-sharing opportunities throughout the world that Sharon talks a little about during the show. Show outro courtesy of Project Archivist Guest: Pictured unusually not in motion Sharon Faith is our guest. You can find her on: http://www.motomavenlife.com and https://www.facebook.com/motomavenlife. From her bio: …. born and raised in Oak Harbor, Washington…that is the largest and most northern city on Whidbey Island…a beautiful place nestled in the cold waters of the Puget Sound.  I always feel very lucky to have been born in such an amazing part of the USA. I have been obsessed with motorcycles from a very early age, really as long as i can remember.  I had not had the chance to actually “drive” one before, however I had been on the back of many and was always watching the controls, wishing, wanting and hoping to own one someday. After completing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, I purchased my first bike and loved it for 25,000 miles then someone had told me to purchase a copy of Lois on the Loose by  Lois Pryce. Her story of determination and passion for adventure on 2 wheels changed my life! I since have ridden a variety of motorcycles, 25 US states as well as Australia, Nicaragua, Peru, Canada and Mexico.  As I traverse this world I meet people from all walks of life, and if I am lucky they ride motorcycles too…I am inspired by their stories and their journey… Here is a collection of some of the amazing souls i have been blessed to encounter… For the Love of 2 Wheels: My personal inspirations from around the globe.     Want to hear yourself on our show? Ridden a bike (like your own) and got an opinion? Got a cool piece of gear or farkle? Got a story? Know some jokes? Record an MP3 (or whatever) and email it to us at wheelnerds@gmail.com. We'll throw it on the air and talk about it, too. That's right, you can be the first on your block to be openly mocked by the Wheelnerds. Or call our voicemail: (801) 917-4136 Or, leave us a voicemail via Skype! Our skype ID is wheelnerds. Just go ahead, call, and leave us your story there! (We still read your emails, too, and will answer them on the show). If you got something really cool, shoot us a line and maybe we'll talk to you live, too. To subscribe to the podcast: our RSS feed link is in the sidebar to the right or even right iTunes as well as on Stitcher.

Counter Steering Explained at Last 79 year old David L. Hough has been riding motorcycles for more than 50 years. He and his wife, Diana, have travelled extensively by motorcycles in North & South America, central Europe, the UK, South Africa and New Zealand. While employed at The Boeing Company in Seattle for more than 36 years, he mostly commuted to work by motorcycle. Combining his travel and commuting experience, he became a highly skilled rider and continues to share his knowledge through various magazine publications and several books, including our favorite Proficient Motorcycling. David is a certified motorcycle safety instructor and has taught motorcycle training courses. He's been an influence in the development of courses by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Sidecar/Trike Education Program. An award winning author, David L. Hough was inducted in to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2009 in recognition of his lifetime efforts towards motorcycle safety. On this episode, David talks with Jim Martin about counter steering, a much difficult concept to explain and grasp. A necessary skill when it comes to riding, David enlightens us on how it's done.   David L. Hough's books: http://www.amazon.com/David-L.-Hough/e/B001JOWE2I   Lifting the Cloud of Confusion on Your Motorcycle Charging System Max Stratton, owner of Max BMW dealerships, is a master mechanic. He shares his motorcycle repair expertise on how to check your charging system, including the stator, rectifier and battery. He has some great DYI troubleshooting tips for the road, and some help hints on limping home if it cant be fixed on the side of the road.  www.maxbmw.com   This Episode is Brought to You By:   Max BMW Motorcycles Shop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. 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For complete details and to view all of the available equipment for riders, and for a 10% discount on your first Aerostich purchase, or free shipping on the next order for existing customers, visit www.aerostich.com/arr.   Giant Loop A rider owned company born from a desire to carry camping gear on enduro bikes into the demanding, rugged high desert country of eastern Oregon.  Giant Loop is the exclusive North American importer for Rally Raid Products Honda CB500 kits, parts and accessories.  Giant Loop offers adventure proof packing systems, modular customizable bags and gear for small enduro bikes to adventure touring machines. Choose the individual components to carry the gear you need on the bike you ride. “The best hard-core saddlebag and tank-bag solution we’ve found…” - Cycle World Magazine, Nov 2015. Proven by adventure riders on every continent but Antarctica.  Get free shipping in the USA with promo code: ARR.  www.giantloopmoto.com   Green Chile Adventure Gear Offering American made heavy-duty, innovative motorcycle luggage systems for all types of motorcycles. Tested in extreme weather conditions and terrain to withstand any abuse you can throw at it on your adventure rides.  To complement riders’ needs they are also the exclusive USA distributor of Outback Motortek, a Canadian company specializing in adventure and touring motorcycle protective accessories. Outback Motortek offers ultimate and essential protection for your adventure bike. These accessories could be your best investment to save you from replacing your damaged bike with the ever-expensive factory parts. Available at www.GreenChileAdv.com.   More at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com

Colleen Boyle has been the President of T3RG Motorcycle Schools since 2003. T3RG is recognized by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for innovations in delivery of the their MSF curriculum. Colleen’s program provides a positive learning experience and encourages the goal of being a lifelong learner while having fun while safely riding a motorcycle. She serves as a board member on the Motorcycle Operator Safety Program (MOST) and has participated in two National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA) assessment reviews and is a member of Colorado state’s State Motorcycle Safety Administrator conferences.

I got to take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Military Sportbike Rider Course and I interview Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton(pictured below)   Cafe Racer TV Motorcycle Safety Foundation NYC Norton The post Episode 25 – Racers, not Cafe Racers appeared first on Cafe Racer Adv Motorcycle Podcast.