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In this episode I chat with Wes Fleming who has been riding motorcycles for many years, has over a 100,000 miles under his belt, and also does a lot to support the motorcycle community through this podcasts, web site, YouTube channel and the work he does for the BWM Motorcycle Owers of America (also know as the BMW MOA). Wes recently purchased a 2019 Indian FTR 1200 S for his 50th birthday, and that’s what gave us the idea to get together for the first time and do an episode together. Although his new motorcycle is the focus of the episode, we spend a lot of time talking about the process of buying a new motorcycle, and topics like why Wes chose this bike, doing your research before you visit the dealer to make a purchase, choosing the right bike for you, buying a bike in its first model year, getting a bike fitted to you, financing, negotiating price, buying insurance, extended warranties, upgrading or changing an exhaust system and how that relates to emissions laws and performance, establishing a good relationship with your dealer and mechanic, the importance of having and reading the owner’s manual and service manual for your bike, engine break in, why having a chain drive can be a good thing, owning more than one motorcycle, and the like. We don’t have time to get into a lot of specific details on this motorcycle model, as we had a ton of fun discussing all of these related topics. But if you’d like to hear about the details of the Indian FTR 1200 S, let us know and we’ll do another episode together, with Wes having even more experience to talk about regarding this bike. I also talk about joining Gina on the Long Island leg of the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) and some additional details about the Bohn Armor that I wear when I ride. Episode Links * 2019 Indian FTR 1200 S (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200-s/) * Amen Moto YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/AmenMoto) * 2019 Indian FTR 1200 S Walkaround Tour with Wes Fleming (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XilKv6TaJE) * Motorcycles of Dulles (https://www.motorcyclesofdulles.com/) * Indian Motorcycle of Fredericksburg (https://indianbikesva.com/) * BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (BMW MOA) (https://www.bmwmoa.org/) * Chasing the Horizon Podcast (http://horizon.bmwmoa.org/) * 200 Miles Before Breakfast Podcast (https://www.bmwmoa.org/page/200milespodcast) * Motorcycle Test Kitchen! YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiHj1zd6LWx5gMOZWJ19FA) * Nicht Uber Max YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNNU1F4KrDrdxB31VfMu8wg) * Moto Chiba YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/chiba131) * Episode 54, In Which We Talk To Wendy Crockett, Winner Of The 2019 Iron Butt Rally (http://horizon.bmwmoa.org/episode-54-wendy-crockett/) * Cafe Racer ADV Motorcycle Podcast (http://www.caferacerpodcast.com/) * Special Case Customs (https://www.facebook.com/SpecialCASE) * Maryland Moto (https://www.instagram.com/marylandmoto/) * Accident Scene Management Course (https://roadguardians.org/) * DanDanTheFireman (DDFM) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/Stubbs928) * T-CLOCS inspection (https://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/t-clocs_inspection_checklist.pdf) * Keith Code (http://superbikeschool.com/about-us/keiths-corner/) * Motojitsu (https://www.motojitsu.com/) * WRWR Web Site (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * WRWR Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/WRWR2019/) * Harley-Davidson of Nassau County in Bellmore, NY (https://nassaucountyharleydavidson.com/) * Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of Stilettos on Steel (https://www.stilettosonsteel.com/chapter/lower-hudson-valley-chapter/) * Long Island Women Riders (LIWR) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/liwriders/) * Jones Beach Water Tower (https://foursquare.com/v/jones-beach-water-tower/4bdd1371f219c9b659ed1110) * Bohn Body Armor (https://www.bohnarmor.com/) * Rocky Creek Designs Puncture Repair Tool Overview/How To/Review by Motorcycle Test Kitchen! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i0V1LFGYsw) 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) * Old Man Slacker on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oldmanslacker/) * Old Man Slacker on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oldmanslacker/) Special Guest: Wes Fleming.
In this episode Gina and I interview Hayley Bell, the founder and the main driving force behind the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR), a worldwide pursuit "to ignite a global sisterhood of inspirational women to promote courage, adventure, unity and passion for biking from all corners of the world and do something that’s never been done before to this scale." I also share what I have learned so far from Keith Code's "A Twist of the Wrist" books and DVDs, discuss a new part I installed on my Z900RS, talk about a new Dainese jacket that could really help protect you in a crash, and give some details about a non-motorcycle podcast that I appeared on as a guest to help promote motorcycling to people that don't ride motorcycles. Episode Links * About WRWR (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/about) * Hayley Bell (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/project/hayley-bell/) * Motorcycles & Misfits Podcast (http://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/) * Motorcycles & Misfits Hayley Bell Episode (go to 62 minute mark) (http://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/podcast-314-wrwr-founder-hayley-bell/) * Listener Adrian Northam on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/adrian.northam.9) * My podcast episode 007 - Old Man Slacker and Motorcycle Philosophy (https://soyouwanttoride.fireside.fm/007) * Keith Code (http://superbikeschool.com/about-us/keiths-corner/) * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com/) * "A Twist of the Wrist, Vol. 1" Book (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-vol-1/) * "A Twist of the Wrist, Vol. 2" Book (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-vol-2/) * "A Twist of the Wrist" DVD (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-dvd/) * "A Twist of the Wrist II" DVD (https://superbikeschool.com/product/a-twist-of-the-wrist-ii-dvd-released-october-2009/) * Dianetics (https://www.dianetics.org/) * L. Ron Hubbard (https://www.lronhubbard.org/) * Z900RS Chic Design Road Comet Cowl (https://japan.webike.net/products/23838576.html) * webike.net (https://japan.webike.net/) * Dainese Smart Jacket (https://www.dainese.com/us/en/smart-jacket.html#) * Dainese D-Air Technology (https://www.dainese.com/us/en/corporate/d-air/system/) * Helite Airbag Technology (https://helitemoto.com) * Crossed Wires Podcast (https://crossedwires.net/) * Short Circuits 012 - Motorcycling with Chris Geiss (https://crossedwires.net/shortcircuits012) 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 Guests: Gina Bratkowsky and Hayley Bell.
In this episode, John Gardiner IV (G4) joins me to give us a full update on how he likes his 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, and how he is progressing on his riding skills development and working on his Motojitsu belts. We find out how it was that John actually came to the conclusion that it was time to become a motorcyclist and buy his first motorcycle. We talk a little about negotiating when buying a new motorcycle from a dealer. John also talks about how his grandmother helped him out so that he was able to get all the gear and protection he wanted for himself and his motorcycle without having to wait several months as he originally had planned. We also talk about making minor motorcycle modifications...John installing crash bars on his Tracer, and Gina and I installing highway bars on her Indian Scout Sixty. John gives us details on the program he put together for himself to help him expand out on his riding activities as he gets more comfortable on his bike, and how repetition, practice and always having an abort plan in mind helps him feel safer and more at ease when riding. We also discuss working up to doing higher speeds and also dealing with wind and having improved reaction times the faster you ride your bike. We talk about the importance of developing good habits and routines...kind of like having a "preflight checklist" as is used by aircraft pilots...for your motorcycling activites. And we consider the benefit of look backing and learning from mistakes and goofs. Finally we weigh out the value of mixing training courses with practice, practice, practice. And we share our experiences working on our Motojitsu White Belts and how that is helping us obtain better control of our motorcycles and become more skilled riders. We also learn what made John decide to adopt the model name "Tracer" as the actual nickname for his bike. I also mention a little about DanDanTheFireman and how his mission dovetails with what Fast Eddie is doing with Motojitsu. Episode Links * Episode 008: Interview with New Rider and New Motorcycle Owner "G4" (https://soyouwanttoride.fireside.fm/008) * Cycle Gear (https://www.cyclegear.com/) * Cycle Gear, Hicksville, NY (https://www.facebook.com/CycleGearHicksvilleNY/) * Empire State Motorcycle Safety Education Program (http://www.motorcyclesafetyprogram.org/) * Isle of Man TT News (https://www.iomttraces.com/news) * Pikes Peaks Hill Climb (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-pikes-peak-international-hill-climb-race-day-tickets-53031990110) * Keystone TT (https://www.facebook.com/Keystone-TT-304714187144303/) * Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * Motorcycles & Misfits Podcast 314: WRWR Founder Hayley Bell (https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/podcast-314-wrwr-founder-hayley-bell/id687516909?i=1000441036972) * Erie Brewing Company Railbender Ale (https://www.eriebrewingco.com/pages/railbender-1) * Five Star Powersports (https://www.fivestarduncansville.com/) * Yamaha Tracer 900 GT (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-touring/models/tracer-900-gt) * Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (http://www.pamsp.com/) * Fast Eddie (https://www.motojitsu.com/about) * Motojitsu (https://www.motojitsu.com/) * DanDanTheFireman Web Site (http://BeginnerMotorcycleTips.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: John Gardiner IV (G4).
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.
So You Want to Ride a Motorcycle podcast (https://soyouwanttoride.fireside.fm) Motorcycle Men podcast (https://www.motorcyclemen.us) Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) (https://womenridersworldrelay.com) Shut Up and Ride Website (http://www.shutupandrideshow.com) Produced by RDub Studios (http://www.rdubstudios.com) Opening and closing music is used under license and provided by Anthony Regan / Pond5 (https://www.pond5.com/artist/anthorama#1/2064)
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 two special guests. Shana Sanderson, Executive Vice President of Operations for the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR). And her husband, Eugene Sanderson, who has been instrumental in supporting Shana in her day to day role in WRWR, and who also handcrafted the batons that are passed woman to woman in the WRWR Global Relay and the WRWR U.S. Ripple Relay. We discuss what motorcyles they each ride now and the motorcycles they started out on, as well as how they got started riding. We touch on Eugene's experience as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach. We also talk about the challenges and rewards related to working with, supporting, and being associated with WRWR, which has grown very rapidly beyond anyone's original expectations. And we consider the ways in which WRWR is helping to change the future for women, women motorcyclists, and motorcycling in general. And we discuss the construction of the batons, and the technology behind them, and the impressive amount of ingenuity and craftsmanship that Eugene put into creating them for WRWR. We also touched on the future of WRWR and how Shana and Eugene see it developing in the years to come. Episode Links * Yamaha YZF600R (Thundercat) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_YZF600R) * Kawasaki Ninja 250 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Ninja_250R) * Triumph Speed Triple 955i (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Speed_Triple) * WRWR Web Site (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * WRWR Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/WRWR2019/) * WRWR Track The Relay (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/track-the-relay/) * WRWR Email: ride@womenridersworldrelay.com * Hayley Bell Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=754325170) * Guardian Bell (https://www.guardianbell.com/wp/) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Rider Training New Jersey (https://www.ridertrainingnj.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)
In this episode I have two special guests. My girlfriend, Gina Bratkowsky, joins me as my co-host and helps me interview Sarah Worthylake from the Women Riders World Relay (WRWR). Sarah is the Global Relay Moderator and the U.S. Ripple Relay Coordinator for WRWR. She started riding about 3 years ago, and her first and current bike is a Honda CBR600RR sport bike. Her fiancé got her interested in riding and she learned how to ride in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's (MSF) Basic Riders Course (BRC). He rides a Honda CBR1000RR. We discuss how WRWR got started, its purpose and where the relay started and how far the baton has gotten so far. We also talk about the Ripple Relays that were created to help women participate if scheduling and other logistics do not allow them to join the main worldwide relay. We also talk about how men can help and support WRWR. Oh and we discuss the construction and technology contained in the baton! I hope you enjoy this episode and please do what you can to support WRWR and women riders around the world! Episode Links * WRWR Web Site (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/) * WRWR Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/WRWR2019/) * WRWR By Invitation Women's Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149024862007828/) * WRWR Track The Relay (https://womenridersworldrelay.com/track-the-relay/) * WRWR Email: ride@womenridersworldrelay.com * Hayley Bell Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=754325170) * Sarah Worthylake Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/sarah.worthylake) * Liza Miller Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/the.liza.miller) * Motorcycles & Misfits Podcast (http://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/) * Honda CBR600RR (https://powersports.honda.com/Model/Build.aspx?year=2019&urlName=cbr600rr) * Honda CBR1000RR (https://powersports.honda.com/Model/Build.aspx?year=2019&urlName=cbr1000rr) * Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) (https://www.msf-usa.org/) * Basic Rider Course (BRC) (https://www.msf-usa.org/students.aspx#brc-brc) * Long Way Round (https://www.longwayround.com/long-way-round) * Long Way Down (https://www.longwayround.com/long-way-down) * Ewan McGregor (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ewan-McGregor/108273695861708) * Charley Borman (https://www.facebook.com/charley.boorman) * CycleGear All-New Women's Gear (https://click.cyclegear.com/view/5a246a58ff530a6a1b8b86499r33l.17b7/b2348da2) * Iron Butt Association (http://www.ironbutt.com/) * Iron Butt Rally (http://www.ironbuttrally.com/about/) 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 Guests: Gina Bratkowsky and Sarah Worthlylake.