Moto Adventurer Unscripted (Drew Faulkner)

Riding year-round is completely possible. Mark and Drew talk about all of the considerations to take when riding a motorcycle through the winter.

Matt is a Nevada-based adventure rider and hooligan racer. Matt and I talk about desert racing, his adventures with his former Triumph Tiger, and the difference between life in the northeast versus living out west. Matt and I get into dirt bikes versus adv bikes for racing, the specific flavors of west coast desert racing, the loss of his Tiger 800, the acquisition of his new 900 Rally Pro, Racing Reno to Vegas, and more.

Follow Matt:

https://www.instagram.com/z1kwnderer 

https://www.facebook.com/mathew.carman.71

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Mark Scherrens and Dana Brown return to the show to cover a myriad of ADV related topics. Both guys currently live in the southeastern part of the U.S., so we talk about the best riding areas in that part of the country, along with winter and summer riding tips. We also talk about the best and worst trends in the ADV space, what their "Frankenstein bike" would be, and a lot more. (Originally recorded 12/14/23)

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https://www.instagram.com/strykeradv/

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Heather is the Recreational Riding Manager at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). A Journalism graduate from Ohio University, Heather is a bit of a communications and marketing specialist, having worked as an associate editor for the AMA along with working at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). She's ridden dirt bikes since childhood as her family has owned a dealership for the better part of 40 years. We talk about dirt bikes, street bikes, rallies, AMA workshops, and pretty much anything else that comes up. You can find Heather at any of the links below:

heathernwilson.com

@HeatherNWilson_ on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/heathernwilson_/

https://americanmotorcyclist.com/

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Per my comments on previous shows, it's been difficult to keep up with the podcast during the racing season. I want to apologize for the gap in the shows, but there's some new stuff on the horizon.

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Let me know how the new audio sounds. Looking forward to an exciting new "season" of shows.

Andy Janik is back on the show to talk about everything "Adventure". Andy fills us in on his recent trip out to race the Biltwell 100. We debate what defines an adventure bike, how to set up a  bike for ADV riding, how can we bring new people into the ADV segment. From training newer ADV riders, Andy offers advice for new adventure riders, and beginner ADV Rider pitfalls to avoid. We devolve into a discussion about dirt riders vs ADV riders, Tire nonsense and more. 

Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/

https://www.heavyenduro.com/

This morning was the end of Stage 4 of the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Dakar coverage is very hard to come by and I want to invite more people to follow the race because it's such an amazing spectacle, so Mark Scherrens and talk about how 2023 Rally is unfolding, how it differs from prior years, how the rules and new competitors are shaking up the event, rally highlights, who to watch and what we expect to see going forward.

Dakar Results

https://www.dakar.com/en/rankings

Lyndon Poskitt Malle Moto

https://youtu.be/JjF_m99VAv8

Itchy Boots training with Mason Klein & crowdfunding

https://youtu.be/SAou9wA41Ec

Roadbook Video with Skyler Howes

https://youtu.be/4Q_iisT7RWc

Mark Sherrens is an ADV nut in northern Georgia. Mark and I discuss his lengthy experience with various KTM adventure bikes, his Tiger 800, and ultimately his return to KTM with his new 1090. We talk a lot about "big bike" life, riding in Georgia, Tennesse, and I think he's convinced me to ADV camp in Michigan. We discuss in jest and in seriousness about the different motorcycle archetypes you'll meet. Brace yourself for an overload of sarcasm and enjoy the show.

Follow Mark @ride.wrench.repeat on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ride.wrench.repeat/

South East Adventure Trail

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/seat-south-east-adventure-trail.1225114/

Trans America Trail

https://www.transamtrail.com/

Susan is the better half of Heavy Enduro. As a 10-year on-road motorcycle veteran she talks about what it's like to start over completely as she's learned how to tackle dirt riding. She talks about the challenges of riding motorcycles, especially dirt bikes at the leggy height of 5'3". We talk the ins and out of track days, the glory of supermoto, crash stories, her plans for racing in 2022, and off-road and adventure training from a female perspective. We also cover an awesome charity she's supporting called Rally for Rangers. She's currently fundraising to get motorcycles to park rangers in Peru, where she'll be delivering the bikes firsthand.

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/sdotzero/

https://www.instagram.com/heavyenduro/

Heavy Enduro Training: https://www.heavyenduro.com/training

Rally for Rangers:

https://givebutter.com/rallyforrangers-peru2022/susanseo

https://www.instagram.com/rallyforrangersofficial/

There's street gear, there's dirt gear, and there's "adventure gear". For riders that enjoy half on-road, and half off-road, gear selection is tough, especially when the weather or terrain gets extreme. Mark and Drew unpack the options available, what we prefer, and the pros/cons of those choices.

The podcast recieved an email from a lister asking about best practices when building a motorcycle community. Mark joins Drew again to discuss various types of motorcycle communities, clubs, charity drives, and events. But first we spend a few moments unpacking Red River Scramble 2024 and Hurricane Helene.

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Jeff Stoess is the creator of the Kentucky Adventure Tour (KAT). The KAT is a 900+ mile  Dual-Sport backcountry route through eastern Kentucky, including small parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. I sat down with Jeff to talk about why he created the KAT, all the nitty-gritty details of riding the KAT, and a little bit about how he got into riding in the first place. 

More info on the KAT:

http://annessky.net/kat/

https://advrider.com/f/threads/the-kentucky-adventure-tour-kat.919224/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/KentuckyAdventureTour/

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After moonlighting as a Moto Blogger for a few years, I wanted to sit down with folks in the motorcycle, outdoor, and adventure community and get to know them as people; talk about riding, their tastes, where they come from. Ultimately I want to host long-format discussions about people's passions; where we can get their expertise and hear their unfiltered opinions. 

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Kevin is an Ohio native, fellow ADV enthusiast, and fat bike off-road racer. We chat about his experience jumping into the ADV scene with both feet; challenges with racing adventure bikes, his experiences at adventure rallies, and the fantastic ADV community.

Follow Kevin on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sisuthetiger/

https://www.instagram.com/cincysmoke_s4/

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Ryan is a Maryland native, still residing in the Northeast. One of the original Red River Scramble adventurers, Ryan and I talk about how he got into motorcycles, his ride around the country on a shoestring budget, the art of the wheelie, some inaugural  Red River Scramble details I wasn't aware of, and his recent success in the cross-country racing scene. 

Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onewheelwheatley/

Deleware Valley Trail Riders

https://www.dvtrailriders.org/

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Susan Janik is the other half of the full-time Heavy Enduro training crew and returning Guest. We talk about her recent years of racing on and off-road, Heavy Enduro training, her new Ducati Desert X, Adventure riding versus dirt riding, struggles as a short person, dating in motorcycles, stereotypes, and a whole lot more. 

Follow Susan @Sdotzero on Instagram

@HeavyEnduroTraining

Heavy Enduro on YouTube

https://www.heavyenduro.com/

Jason Winn is a cross-country racer, two-stroke junky, and overall motorcycle enthusiast. Jason is a co-host of the throttle junkies podcast and has recently fallen down the ADV rabbit hole. Jason tells us about his experience racing, the motorcycle community, getting hypnotized by the ADV scene, and some shop talk about recent racing news.

Check out Throttle Junkies Podcast on Spotify

Follow Throttle Junkies and Jason on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/stories/jwinn509/

https://www.instagram.com/throttlejunkiespodcast/

Ben Williams is the personality behind @MotoCampNerd on Instagram. Ben's a motorcycle enthusiast, but also an avid camper. He operates a digital marketplace for camping gear with a bend toward moto-campers. We talk about what it takes to take a garage business to a brick-and-mortar business. We discuss targeted advertising, best marketing strategies, and his focus for the future. We also discuss how he and his wife like to set up a moto-camp and what gear and food they pack for the occasion. 

Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motocampnerd/

Shop gear: https://motocampnerd.com/

Incidentally, I get a lot of texts about bike selection. I love getting into the weeds with folks about the "best bike" for them. Not the best bike for me, the best bike for them. After several conversations over the last few weeks I took a minute to monologue for a bit about my personal "taste" in motorcycles, and then highlight various things that draw you to a bike. We debate stat sheets on the internet, but the bike that stirs your soul is the one you take home. Strap in, put your philosophy cap on and let's debate the nuances of motorcycles and why we love them.

As always, I love to hear feedback, what your taste in motorcycles is, or if you're having a hard time picking a bike. Hit me up at MotoADVR@gmail.com and who knows, maybe we'll give birth to another podcast. 

Is there a motorcyclist on your Christmas list and you don't know what to get them? Mark and Drew cover an extensive list of Christmas gift ideas from stocking stuffers to extravagant for motorcyclists of every size and discipline.

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From December 31st until January 15th, competitors on motorcycles, quads, side-by-sides, cars, and trucks will be racing in what is said to be the most difficult off-road event in the world, the Dakar Rally.

In today's show, I explain what the Dakar Rally is, a brief history of the rally, define rally racing, highlight some of the motorcycle competitors, along with other commentary about the race.

Winter here in the midwest is a miserable time as a motorcyclists, so the Dakar Rally is a ray of light during the dark evening hours of winter.

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Get a taste of Dakar from Lyndon Poskitt:

https://youtu.be/3jN2Vwqu9To

Download Red Bullt TV on your phone or smart TV. Recap coverage is typically 7PM each night during the rally.

NBC Sports is apparently covering the race 6:30PM during the rally, but it's on Peacock, which may require a $5 subsciption

Check out the Dakar Rally at the links below:

https://www.dakar.com/en/

https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/dakar-rally

https://www.nbcsports.com/video/event/2023-dakar-rally

My rider picks for 2023:

https://www.instagram.com/rickybrabec/

https://www.instagram.com/tobyprice87/

https://www.instagram.com/skylerhowes110/

https://www.instagram.com/sandragomez.11/

Corrections: 

-Adrien Van Beveren actually came from Yamaha, not Luciano Benavides (who raced for Husqvarna in 2022 and again this year).

-Laia Sanz will be driving a car for Team Astra

https://www.instagram.com/laiasanz_85/ 

https://astara.com/news/astarateam-dakar-2023

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Payton is a Kentucky native and off-road woods racer. In 2022, Payton stood on top of the podium in both Kentucky Cross-Country (KXCR) and Indiana Cross-Country racing series (IXCR) as the top pro racer. We talk about the highs and lows of his journey to the series' champion this year, the damage to both bikes and body, and the gratitude he has for the people that helped get him to the top step. 

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https://www.instagram.com/payton.hardin222/

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Previous guest Mark Scherrens steals the microphone and puts me in the hot seat for two hours. Mark teases me about my beer snobbishness, we talk about ADV bike racing, including the behind-the-scenes of how the Kentucky ADV race class came to be, how folks can prepare to race an adventure bike, the kind of gear I race in, thinks I've done to upgrade the Scrambler, and more.

Check out Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ride.wrench.repeat/

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Rosie's page: https://motoadventurer.com/triumph-scrambler/

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Adam Cerny is one of the suspension wizards over at MX Tech. Adam tells us his story about getting into motorcycles, afterward we go deep into how suspension functions and some tips for properly tuning the springy bits on your bike.

Follow Adam and MX Tech on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/adamjcerny/

https://www.instagram.com/mxtechsuspension/

Check out MX Tech Suspension:

https://mx-tech.com/

Cait Maher is a dual-sport enthusiast, established solo long-distance rider, and motorcycle journalist. We cover everything from her challenging entry into motorcycles to tips about safety and endurance pavement riding, with lots of stories in between.

Follow Cait on Instagram @caitmadethat

https://www.instagram.com/caitmadethat/

Odessa Winter is an Instagram personality, beer brewer, adventure motorcyclist, and traveler. I caught up with her in the foyer of the Rottweiler Performance before she, her boyfriend, and their dog cross the Mexican border into Baja on a trip that lasts as long as they can afford. We talk about motorcycles, her travels across the US, her preparation for this trip, including a new to her bike, and a long tangent about making beer. Buckle up and enjoy the show.

Follow Odessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winter.odyssey/

Rick is a long-time friend of mine that is responsible for getting me into riding off-road and also introducing me to long-distance riding. Rick and his wife tour two-up for their annual vacation each year which usually means a 5,000 mile plus trip out to the western U.S. His wife does the navigating and Rick does the "driving". Rick and I discuss the details of that relationship, along with how he kept his Triumph Tiger 800 running for over 100,000 miles. We talk about selecting his next 1200cc touring motorcycle of choice, what goes into certifying a "Bun Burner Gold" with the Iron Butt Association, and how to make long-term riding friends. 

Bun Burner Gold:

http://www.saddlesore.com/rides/bbg.htm

Southern Ohio Adventure Loop (SOAL):

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/ive-got-s-o-a-l.1402955/

After a long break, Podcasts are back. This episode has been in the can since January 2023. Matt Kelley is a good friend of mine and BMW GS Trophy Competitor. Matt is a seasoned adventure rider, racer, and "big bike" enthusiast. We talk about his trip to Mongolia to compete in the BMW GS Trophy, building his Scrambled Sportster, his preference for ADV motorcycles over dirt bikes, and a whole lot more.

Check out Matt's Hill climb run @ 2023 March Moto Madness

More about GS Trophy Mongolia

MMM 2018 Hillclimb

Advertisements are now so prolific there's virtually no escape. You see ads on Facebook, YouTube, magazines, and even while pumping gas. I believe the content we are getting is being filtered by advertisers and I think we need to move away from this business model before it's too late. Today I talk about the pitfalls of advertising and suggest an alternate method, but I need your help. 

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Dave Kuck is a former Ohio native that has since moved out west to Idaho. Dave is the brand manager with Uclear Digital. Uclear makes Bluetooth communicators for the Powersports industry, among other things. Dave and I talk about his roots in motorcycling, his transition to Idaho, how he likes to ride, and how selling Powersports goods is way more fun than selling insurance.

https://www.ucleardigital.com/

https://www.instagram.com/uclearnorthamerica/

Mark joins me again to discuss used motorcycles. The motorcycle market has been nuts for the last 4 years and it's finally returning to some level of sensical. Mark and I talk about strategies for both purchasing and selling a used motorcycle.

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I've been wrestling with this topic for a while now and finally put a few coherent thoughts together. In a world where Amazon can have something at my doorstep tomorrow, why should I buy something from a brick-and-mortar store? There are a lot of good reasons, but businesses need to be making it easier to walk into their stores, not harder. That and more on the show today.

As always, I want to hear your comments and feedback. Hit me at MotoADVR@gmail.com with comments on this topic or others, ideally, we can talk about them on the show. 

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When Bill DeVore isn't chasing me around the Kentucky backcountry, photographing me crashing on the racetrack, or saving lives as an EMT, he's the president of Cincinnati Cafe Racer (CCR). CCR is a motorcycle social club built on Facebook with thousands of members across greater Cincinnati. CCR hosts the annual Garage Brewed Moto Show. The Garage Brewed show has bikes from custom choppers, vintage survivors, to scrambled UJMs and everything in between. Bill and I discuss the mechanics of hosting events of this scale. We talk about the different motorcycles in the show. How Garage Brewed raises money for local charities and a lot of other stuff. 

Garage Brewed Moto Show 

https://garagebrewed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/garagebrewed/

Cincinnati Cafe Racer

https://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiCafeRacer

Follow Bill on IG @FineMedic211

https://www.instagram.com/finemedic211/

Wankle Video Fort Nine video:

https://youtu.be/-3HBAvkc4a0

Seth Haley is an entrepreneur, audio vidio guru, and ADV moto masochist. Seth showed up to Kentucky XC racing Round 1 in 2023 and we instantly became friends. Proud supporter of Heavy Enduro style racing, we talk about racing his 890 Adventure, to include Hard Enduro, and lots about his journey into becoming self-employed.

Follow Seth on IG @SethHaley & @MotoRamblerCO

Check out TheHeist.Tv

Group riding is not for everyone, but at some point almost everyone goes on a group motorcycle ride; especially if you're just getting into riding. Mark and Drew offer the best advice on how to organize and lead a group ride, what to expect as a ride leader and a group member, along with other tips, and other do's and don'ts of group riding.

I started to go off on a tangent about electric motorcycles back in the automatic transmission episode so I decided to record a dedicated episode about electric motorcycles. I admit, despite loving "the character" of a motorcycle, where electrics have none, I admit that there are major advantages to electric motorcycles and I'm anxious to ride one off-road. That said, they have some major flaws, not including range, that need to be fixed.

Hit me with comments at MotoADVR@gmail.com or DM me @MotoADVR on Instagram, I'm anxious to hear your take. Thanks for listening!

Mark joins me again to talk about a navigation 101 class, including REVER, GAIA, and Garmin Basecamp. Afterward, we do some stat sheet racing to debate the fresh crop of 400cc bikes that are coming on the market.

Jeff Dozier is the architect of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). We sit down to discuss the genesis behind the planning and development of the DBBB, what went into the official "construction" of the DBBB. We chat about maintenance, the importance of partnership with local municipalities and trail organizations, how expansion is done, and a little about his motorcycle experience.

Check out the DBBB: https://www.ridethedbbb.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ridethedbbb/

The Narrows Road Closure: https://youtu.be/2azCZMo9Jhw

Tread Lightly: https://treadlightly.org/learn/recreation-tips/dirt-biking/

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This week I sit down with Andy Janik to talk everything motorcycles. Andy lives outside of Chicago and a big personality in the adventure space. Andy is the personality behind Heavy Enduro and he and his girlfriend spend their weekends teaching adventure motorcycle skills. In this episode we talk about his riding experience, his former Ducati MultiStrada Enduro, farkles and whatnot on his Tenere 700 and so much more. 

Check out Andy elsewhere:

@overkillAndy on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/

WLF Enduro profile

https://www.wlfenduro.com/pro-files/overkill-andy

Heavy Enduro:

https://www.heavyenduro.com/

https://www.instagram.com/heavyenduro/

Training:

https://www.heavyenduro.com/training

 

Brian Ballard is the owner-operator of A&J Cycles in New York. Brian is a Triumph twin enthusiast, runs a flat track racing team, and otherwise promotes hooligan racing. Brian and I talk about building the A&J Cycles brand, lots of nuts and bolts about flat track racing, and his enthusiasm for building amazing custom motorcycles. (originally recorded 12/7/23)

Check out A&J Cycles NY: https://www.ajcyclesny.com/

Follow A&J Cycles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aandjcycles/

Dana Brown is a Blogger, Instagram personality, adventure rider, Army veteran, and Triumph Tiger aficionado. Dana and I talk about his evolution as a motorcyclist, from dirtbikes in Colorado to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro in South Carolina. Dana has ridden ADV bikes in various locations around the US. We debate ADV bikes, ADV culture, East vs. West Coast Riding, and more.

Follow Dana on Instagram @StrykerADV

https://www.instagram.com/strykeradv/

and his blog:

https://strykeradv.com/

KC is a painter and custom motorcycle builder. I met KC racing in the Kentucky cross-country series. We talk about his transition from motocross to woods racing, his early life in motorcycles in rural Kentucky, and how a myriad of odd jobs led into working in a shop with his dad. He tells me about what all goes into custom paint, including his personal "style" of painting. I ask him about his approach to custom bike builds, and his favorite projects. He gives me a few tips on how to keep track of a motorcycle when it's completely in pieces. We talk about his favorite motorcycle shows and what makes shows special. 

We cover the list of bikes that are in his garage, as he doesn't sell many of his motorcycles. He tells us a story about winning a brand new BMW in a contest, along with some anecdotal jokes about engineering. Along with who knows what else.

Follow KC on Instagram @Krossover_Cusoms

https://www.instagram.com/krossover_customs/

Follow Krossover-Customs on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Krossover-Customs-Paint-and-Fabrication-183520539211085/

Years ago I published a blog post about what 3 bikes I'd put in my "Dream Garage". After a tougher winter, I recently copied Peter Egan's formula and expanded that to 5 bikes. I also discussed that topic with Jon Beaver on the Crushing Miles Podcast so decided I'd circle back to it for a long-format monologue, including some runner-up bikes and some discussion about why. I'd also like to hear from the audience about what 5 bikes they'd put in their dream garage, hit me at MotoADVR@gmail.com with comments!

Crushing Miles Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drew-faulkner/id1551247626?i=1000511111291

How Many Motorcycles Do you Need? https://motoadventurer.com/2020/05/03/whats-in-your-dream-garage-how-many-motorcycles-do-you-need/

Conrad is one of my partners in crime racing big bikes in Kentucky Cross Country Racing (KXCR). A Marine veteran, Conrad and I talk about his history with motorcycles and explore all the rabbit holes around purchasing and modifying his Honda Africa Twin to race. He tells us about his experience racing his Africa Twin in AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC), racing in KXCR, and how to cope and keep your head in the game when you're injured. 

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https://www.instagram.com/conradstodgell/

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Jenna West is an adventure-travel blogger, member of the REV'IT Women's Adventure Team, and motorcycle enthusiast. A southeast Indiana native, Jenna has spent significant time road-tripping out west, including parts of Canada. We talk about how her passion for motorcycles started, what her plans are for the future, her flavor of motorcycles and her taste in riding. 

Follow Jenna @jensmotoadventures on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jensmotoadventures/

Follow Jenna's Blog at: https://jensmotoadventures.com/

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Chris Cope is the personality behind The Motorcycle Obsession. Born in Texas, Chris has taken a strange journey across the globe, landing in Wales (UK), and still publishing love letters about his "fire-driven dandy horse". Chris and I discuss how he got into motorcycles, his time as the Managing Editor at Ride Apart, and his humorous journey from Texas to Wales. 

Find Chris Cope at:

https://themotorcycleobsession.com/

@MotoTOMO on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mototmo/

The Motorcycle Obsession on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK3fdM3GOO1JlrZKQr6hdw

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Aled Morgan is a rally racer, adventure rider, and off-road enthusiast. Aled has recently moved to Atlanta but was born in raised in Wales, UK. He has raced in various places around the world and shares his experience with rally racing. We talk about his beginnings in off-road riding, running Rally Duck, off-training, scrambling Harleys, philosophy of adventure motorcycle buying, and his transition to Triumph Motorcycles here in the US.  

Follow Aled on Instagram @Aledm9 or https://www.instagram.com/aledm9

Follow @RallyDuck:

https://www.rallyduck.co.uk/about

https://www.instagram.com/rallyduck/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvbe3lSYaxZVOSNgZJypTw

Sam Manicom is a world traveler, motorcycle overlander, and published author. In the early 90's Sam decided to travel to Africa via motorcycle, barely knowing how to ride a motorcycle at the time. That experience evolved into an 8 journey of circumnavigating the globe. Sam shares his story with us, along with wisdom about packing the motorcycle, stealth camping, and camp cooking.

(Originally recorded 1/6/23)

Check out Sam's website:

https://www.sam-manicom.com/

Look up Sam's books (and audio books)

https://www.sam-manicom.com/books/

https://books.apple.com/us/author/sam-manicom/id516565970

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Life has been in the driving seat for the last few weeks but I say down to talk about my most recent experience racing my 2013 Triumph Scrambler in round 1 of Kentucky Cross Country Racing in Clay City, Kentucky.

Scrambler Build: https://motoadventurer.com/2022/03/27/triumph-scrambler-project-stage-4-upgrades/

Race Video: https://youtu.be/Ol981cLbYE4

Race video with narration: https://youtu.be/9BSyg65KSO0

KXCR: https://youtu.be/9BSyg65KSO0

After racing last season I noticed an uptick in the number of inquiries about racing so I figured I'd talk about what I've learned over the last year of racing Cross Country. If you've been debating about giving it a shot, here's a few tips and commentary about what to expect on race day. If you're curious about something and I didn't touch on it, or if you have comments or questions, hit me at MotoADVR@gmail.com. 

Full Write-up: https://motoadventurer.com/2021/02/27/hare-scrambling-101-your-first-cross-country-race/

Kentucky Cross-Country Racing: https://k-xcr.com/ 

Indiana Cross-Country Racing: https://www.ixcr.com/

Heather Wilson is a motorsports media and marketing specialist. After many years at the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA), Heather now offers exclusive services directly to clients in the motorsports industry. Heather and I discuss the challenges and development of her recent ventures, stories, and advice from a motorcycle safety course instructor. We also debate effective ways to conduct off-road and navigation training, along with commentary about motorcycle rally planning and organizing. We chat about some changes in her stable, helmet communicators and more.

Check out Heather at here website:

https://highgearsuccess.com/

https://www.instagram.com/highgearsuccess/

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Pryce is a seasoned dirt bike racer, mechanic, entrepreneur, motorcycle rescuer, shop owner, and swap meet shark. Pryce and I talk about his upbringing in motorcycles, his time in and out of racing, switching from 4-strokes to 2-strokes and even dropping back down to the 125. How he got into choppers, swap meets, and building motorcycles. We discuss his time at the Powersports Institute, why he loves old motorcycles, how he puts together vintage bikes, and everything in between.

Follow Pryce on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trigger_concepts_choppers/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triggerconceptschoppers

Powersports Institute of Ohio Technical College

https://ohiotech.edu/programs/powersport-technician/

"The Holler"

https://youtu.be/zpGtf9Ig8io

I caught a news story about subscription farkles from Zero recently. I realize that's a bit of a stretch of terms, but ultimately bikes will be shipped with all of the options disabled unless you pay a premium to have upsec items activated. I discuss that, and motorcycle rentals and every farkle under the sun so buckle up with a good rant about "value". Above all else, hit me with your thoughts on farkles and what's really worth the money:

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Bjorn Bredeson is a returning guest and the marketing manager at REVER Moto. REVER is a motorcycle specific navigation app for your mobile phone. Bjorn and I catch up after our first podcast back in summer of 2020, including his new ADV exploits, along with all the new development taking place with REVER.

Check out the REVER website

Watch Whatever With REVER on YouTube

Download the REVER App on Android or Apple

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It's rest day after 8 stages of Dakar Rally racing. Andy Janik and I sit down to talk about the highlights from Stages 5-8, how the rules have impacted the current standings, along with going over all of the U.S. competitors in the motorcycle category, and more.  Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/ American Rally Originals Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNsnbx8sw0c Kove Rally 450 https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/new-kove-450-rally-bike-hitting-north-american-showrooms-soon/ As always, if you're enjoying the show, please share with your friends and I'm always looking for feedback from the listeners. Hit me with e-mails at MotoADVR@Gmail.com If you haven't already, please check out our show sponsor, Vicarious Magazine: https://www.vicariousmag.com/current-issue/?aff=Motoadvr Subscribe to Vicarious: https://www.vicariousmag.com?aff=Motoadvr

Kane Wagner is an Ohio Adventure enthusiast, military veteran, rally host, and skills instructor. Kane tells us about his journey getting into motorcycles, then we get into the various events he hosts in Eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania, adventure bikes including his Tenere 700, Appalachian ADV, skills training, and more.

(Originally recorded 5/24/23)

Follow Kane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kane.appalachianadv/

Check out Appalachian ADV's website: https://www.appalachianadv.com/

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Kevin is the man behind Wheel Worx in Stockholm, NJ. If you've ever been curious about building a tougher wheel, repairing a rim, re-lacing a wheel, or even feeling crazy enough to re-lace a different-sized rim, Kevin is your guy. In this episode, we talk about everything motorcycle wheels and more.

Check out Wheel Worx online www.wheelwx.com

Follow Wheel Worx on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wheelwrx/

Tyler Gantt is the founder and general manager of Triumph of Harrisonburg. Tyler grew up in Virginia riding dirt bikes and ultimately raced motocross as an amateur and professional racer. Shortly after retirement, he opened a Triumph dealership with his family. We talk about life as a young racer, how racing affects the way you see the world, adventure riding, and of course, Triumph motorcycles. 

Follow Tyler on Instagram @Triumph_of_Harrisonburg and @MX818

https://www.instagram.com/triumph_of_harrisonburg/

https://www.instagram.com/mx818/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwAfteTe7C-7qDCTrjy2PQ

https://www.triumphofharrisonburg.com/

Music: A Dusty Road - Dan Lebowitz

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Rachel is a multi-discipline motorcycle racer from southwest Indiana.

She's been racing motorcycles since age 5 and currently competes in Grand National Cross-Country (GNCC), enduro-cross, national enduro, and extreme enduro.  She's also an X-games bronze medalist and International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) world champion.

In today's episode, Rachel and I talk about the different off-road racing disciplines she competes in. She tells us about her training regimen, choice and preferences in motorcycles, life as a privateer racer, and as usual, we explore every rabbit hole along the way.

Follow Rachel at:

https://www.instagram.com/rachel_gutfish/

https://www.facebook.com/rachel.gutish

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Opening Music: RocknStock - Power Music provided by Tunetank. 

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Show corrections: While I obviously don't recall, it is very possible Conrad Stodgell is more responsible for the mini-bike racing idea then I thought.

Austin and I served in the Army together, including 13 months in Iraq. Austin is the personality behind Side Trail Adventures and a part of Jester Wallis Productions. He's an experienced kayaker and camper; in this episode, we cover the essentials for living in the wild.

Follow Austin on Side Trail Adventures & Jest Wallis Productions

https://www.youtube.com/c/sidetrailadventures

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfJELQqcpHZhyPbQX76lwA

Shahin Alvandi, the "Shah of Brap", is the cohost and podcast personality from the popular Brap Talk Podcast (with Jensen Beeler). Shahin spent almost two decades working in the motorcycle industry. A died in the wool Ducastista, foodie, and avid adventure rider, Shahin and I discuss the nuts and bolts of the motorcycle industry, west coast adventure riding, what to pack on the trail, and endless rabbit holes in between. 

Follow Shahin on Inargram @BrapTalk & @MotoBraaping

https://www.instagram.com/braptalk/ 

https://www.instagram.com/motobraaping/

Brap Talk Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/braptalk

~2:07:00 correction: IMS Show in Cleveland, not Columbus

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Gauge Key is a Hard Enduro dirt bike racer from southern Kentucky. Gauge is a member of the Kentucky Cross-Coutnry Race Team (KXCR), was the top amateur in the 2022 Rebull Tennesee Knockout, a member of the elite class team that finished 2nd at the Perry  Mountain 24-hour challenge. We talk about his early off-road experience riding cross country at a very young age. He tells us about his transition to racing "slow" but nearly impossible terrain in hard enduro and how it's become his passion. He tells us about his preparation and performance in Redbull TKO year, spare parts, racing woes, how he practices, and more.

Follow Gauge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gauge.key8/

and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004733955159

KXCR Race Team: https://kxcracing.com/kxcr-race-team/

Dana Brown is back with us for another round of ADV shop talk. Since we last heard from Dana, he's experienced a bit of an "off" with his Tiger 900. He's also started working for a Triumph

Dealership in Charleston, SC. We chat about his crash recovery, life at the dealership, delve into the motorcycle market, talk about the motorcycle buying experience in Charleston, and more.

Follow Dana on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/strykeradv/

Follow Dana's Blog:

https://strykeradv.com/

Joanne Donn is the retail experience manager of REV'IT motorcycle gear. If you've been waiting for the episode where we nerd out on gear, this is it. We talk about Joanne's beginnings in motorcycles, the expansion of REV'IT in Denver, and all the nuts and bolts of the new offerings from REV'IT.

(originally recorded 3/26/24)

Follow Joanne on Instagram @GearChic

@REVIT_DENVER

Her Blog GearChic.com

and check out REV'IT Gear

Pierer Mobility Group (PMG), the parent company of KTM is struggling. Mark, self identified orange koolaid drinker, joins me again to talk about KTM's challenges, and what some of the paths forward need to be. In the second hour we also talk about pros and cons of the "direct to consumer" business model as it relates to motorcycles.

Fixing KTM article:

https://motoadventurer.com/2024/11/25/fixing-ktm-rebranding-pierer-mobility-group/

Episode Art: Mark Scherrens

Another returning guest, Aled Morgan is a Rally Racer, off-roader, and former Motorsports industry marketing specialist. We recap the best parts of the Dakar Rally along with some deeper analysis of the final results. That transitions into a larger discussion about Rally Racing. Aled goes on to convince me that Motocross is one of the best ways to get into dirt bikes which transitions into philosophy about how to evolve in motorcycling.

We also try to predict a little bit about the future motorcycle market and end with a love letter to the XR650.

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Song: RocknStock - Power Music provided by Tunetank.

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Jeff Pierce is a close friend who's closely responsible for helping me find adventure riding. Jeff purchased a KTM 990 new and rode it solo from Ohio to Alaska. He tells us about his return to motorcycles after his Navy discharge, his trip to Alaska, scrambling a Harley Sportster, and more. This episode was originally recorded in February 2023.

Check out Chris McCandless's story "Into the Wild"

Richie Arndt is one of the personalities behind 80V Dual Sport on YouTube. Richie tells us about his journey with motorcycles; offers insights about the rally he hosts, the "Kentucky Adventure Tour Invitational"; along with the scoop on his Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Follow 80V Dual Sport on YouTube

Follow 80V_DualSport on Instagram

Check out the Kentucky AdventureTour

Email 80vdualsport@gmail.com

After a long summer of no podcasts, we're back behind the microphone. Mark Scherrens and I sit down to talk about all kinds of motorcycle potpourri. We chat about the new Transalp news, racing the Triumph Scrambler in KXCR over the summer. 

We recap a little about Red River Scrambler; have some debate about how the latest economic news may impact the ADV segment. There's some talk about riding with family, the usual suspension nonsense, the KTM 950 vs 990 and who knows what else.

Follow Mark at @Ride.Wrench.Repeat

https://www.instagram.com/ride.wrench.repeat/

Rackhouse Moto

https://www.youtube.com/@rackhousemoto

Chronicles of Solid

https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofsolid/

TransAlp Video

https://youtu.be/a-HMsNuD-NE

Scrambler Wolf's Customized Scrambler

https://www.instagram.com/scramblerwolf/

Back in October, I got the chance to spend two weeks on Super 73's R-Brooklyn electric bicycle. For motorcycle folks, an e-bike may not sound like your cup of tea, but I promise, it will sneak up on you. I go through the R-Brooklyns specs, my riding experience with it, who I think the target audience is, and how these bikes are breaking ground for future opportunities. 

Hit me with your comments: MotoADVR@Gmail.com

Check out the R-Brooklyn here:

https://super73.com/products/super73-r-brooklyn

Photo Gallery:

https://motoadventurer.com/SUPER73RBROOKLYN/

Motorcycle Journalism has evolved dramatically with the arrival of YouTube and social media. Much of this evolution has benefited the motorcycle community, but it's not without consequences. This episode takes a deep dive on the best and worst practices along with a behind the curtain look at some aspects of the industry.

Liz Kiniery is from Philidelpia. She's an off-road racer, trailblazer, event organizer, and like all of our guests, she's moto-maniac. Today we talk a little about what it's like being an Urban motorcyclist, how folks evolve in the motorcycle experience, her experience working with the Delaware Valley Trail Riders. We touch on how motorcycles get names, her racing experience, hare scrambling versus enduro racing, and what it takes to put on a race event. 

Follow Liz @LizIsMoto on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizismoto/

Check out DVTR at: https://www.dvtrailriders.org/

DVTR FB group: https://www.facebook.com/DVTRofficial

What it takes to put on an event: https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/the-hard-work-of-reviving-a-classic-off-road-motorcycle-race

Check Out: https://www.overandoutmoto.com/

Andy Janik returns to tell us all about his experience shipping his Tenere 700 to Romania to compete in the Red Bull Romoaniacs hard enduro; from prepping the bike, training, logistics, and the play-by-play from the race.

Follow @OverkillAndy on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/

Follow Heavy enduro:

https://www.instagram.com/heavyenduro/

https://www.heavyenduro.com/

On the heels of the previous podcast about my fears of Harley-Davidson's future, came the release of the new Pan America. Considering how this aligned so closely with so many of my comments, I rushed a quick response to what I think about the launch video, the bike, and more importantly what it means for the brand.

Again, drop me your comments at MotoADVR@gmail.com

Per my comments in the podcast, check out this write-up about the engine:

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/inside-harley-davidsons-new-dohc-revolution-max-1250-v-twin/

Joe is a moto personality on RevZilla's Highside/Lowside podcast, a moto journalist, and Media host for the RevZilla YouTube channel. After years of running his own motorcycle shop, Joe moved over to RevZilla; starting in customer service, moving on to become a Video Production Coordinator, and then on to being a Media Host and occasional print personality on Common Tread. Joe and I geek out over gearhead stuff, the different bikes Joe has in the garage, what it's like scrambling a classic scrambler, a little sneak peek at his job behind the scenes at RevZilla, and the general love of all things two wheels.

For more Joe Zito check out the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/zeeetow/

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/by/135-joe-zito

https://youtu.be/sZY3jDLwyWM

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/highside-lowside-motorcycle-podcast

Jedediah Smith is the West Virginia operations manager with Backroads of Appalachia. Jedediah hosts a tourist trophy-style off-road endurance event called "24 Hours of Appalachia". Jed tells us about his upbringing in off-road, Backroads of Appalachia's mission, and all the juicy details about attending their 24-hour endurance event.

Follow Jedediah and Backroads of Appalachia at the links below!

https://backroadsofappalachia.org/

On Instagram:

@24hoursofappalachia

@backroadsofappalachia

@exploretheaot

@jedinappalachia

Facebook:

24 Hours of Appalachia

Backroads of Appalachia

Jed in Appalachia

TikTok:

@backroadsofappalachia

@exploretheaot

@jedinappalachia

Bjorn Bredeson is the man behind the marketing department at REVER Moto. We talk about his passion for all things outdoors, including moto, BMX, and mountain biking, life in Eagle, Colorado, and of course a lot of about REVER. For those unfamiliar, REVER is a navigation and social app for motorcyclists.

See more at:

https://www.rever.co/

@revermoto & @BjornBredeson on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/revermoto/

https://www.instagram.com/bjornbredeson/

https://www.facebook.com/REVERmoto/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuAEmNW6S3A

As more news of the new "Hard-Wire" plan trickles out, I'm more and more fearful about the future of Harley-Davidson. Today I get into the nuts and bolts of what I think is going on, and what I think Harley should actually be doing.

Things have been hectic over the past few months so I apologize for being behind. Looking forward to comments from the audience. Hit me with e-mails at MotoADVR@Gmail.com

Full Blog Post:

https://motoadventurer.com/2021/02/20/harley-davidson-is-doing-it-wrong/

Bryan Campbell is the head of media communications for Alpinestars adventure touring. We met many years ago when he was working as a journalist in the automotive and motorcyclist industries. We talk about his new transition to Alpinestars, we dive into the various gear available for adventure and dual-sport riders. We talk about new technology, the new airbag technology filtering down from the Dakar Rally, where Alpinestars intends to go this year, along with the backstory of how Bryan got into journalism and his experience with motorcycles.

Follow Bryan & Alpinestars Adventure:

https://www.instagram.com/businessbryan/

https://www.instagram.com/alpinestarsadventure/

Fortnine Halo Jacket review:

https://youtu.be/MMA5axr-Syc

Alpinestars Venture XT Jacket: https://www.alpinestars.com/products/venture-xt-jacket

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Song: RocknStock - Power Music provided by Tunetank.

Free Download: https://tunetank.com/track/1458-power/

Darryl Cannon is the original photographer at the Tail of the Dragon. 318 curves in 11-miles, The tail of the Dragon is a section of US-129 outside of Maryville, Tennesse. On the show today, Darryl tells us about his early days of motorcycling. How he got the name "Killboy". How he started out shooting photos at Deal's Gap. Circumstances that led to leaving motorcycling. Plans for future video content, which actually led to talking about electric motorcycles. Risks of riding at Deal's Gap. How Covid has affected the area. Some of the best local roads. We touch on some of the better ADV roads and camping spots. Darryl's return to riding motorcycles and details on his new to him favorite bikes and more. 

Follow Killboy:

https://www.killboy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/killboydotcom

https://www.instagram.com/killboydotcom/

https://www.youtube.com/user/killboydotcom

I've recently heard more news about new Honda DCT motorcycles coming out. For those that don't know, DCT means Dual-Clutch-Transmission which for most people equates to "automatic transmission" for a motorcycle. I'm curious who these bikes are for, and if this is actually the future, considering how difficult it is to buy a manual these days. 

I'm anxious to hear folks' opinion so hit me at MotoADVR@Gmail.com with comments of DM me @MotoADVR on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

Ray Butts is the VP of Online Sales at United Motorsports; formerly the Director of Online Sales with Rocky Mountain ATVMC, and "the guy" that gave the brand Tusk its name. Ray tells us about his riding experience, the evolution of online motorcycle parts and accessories sales since the 90's, challenges in the industry, and more.

Follow Ray and United Motorsports at:

UnitedMotorsports.com

@UnitedMotorsportsOnline

Mike King is the General Manager of Ride Northern Kentucky. Like many riders, Mike was exposed to motorcycles early on but got out of riding for a period of time. Mike went to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and began working as a dealer mechanic and eventually working his way up through the business to become the GM. Mike and I talk about his riding interests, along with various parts of the buying experience, and what kinds of things customers should be looking for and a whole lot more. (originally recorded 12/20/23)

Call or text Ride NKY @ 859-534-2240

Check out Ride NKY online, on Instagram and Facebook:

https://www.ridenky.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ridenky/

https://www.facebook.com/indianmotorcyclenky/

Amelia is a founding member of the Rev'It women's adventure team. She's also an avid dirt bike rider, enduro racer, and all-around motorcycle enthusiast. We talk about how she got into racing, nearly by accident, the challenges of riding from the female perspective, dabble in some discussion about the industry, and maybe some news about a new motorcycle.  

Find Millie at @MillieOnTheMove on Instagram

Sandblast Rally "giggle" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ja3R49RL8s

https://www.revitsport.com/

https://www.overandoutmoto.com/

First NE24: https://youtu.be/SvZ_rNvsAn8?t=352

Ernie Vigil - Scramble ME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOLVx_2SFAE

Music: A Dusty Road - Dan Lebowitz

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Derek is the man behind the rebirth of the Kentucky Cross-Country Racing series (KXCR). Derek and I talk about his early riding experiences, his first series of motorcycles, his return to motorcycles after his military experience. We discuss what it takes to put on a racer series, tastes in dirtbikes, favorite riding terrain, and everything else. 

Follow Derek on Instagram

Check out KXCR

https://kxcracing.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kxcracing/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc69IhM6dOHTMiMniE2twMg

Arenacross hurts: https://www.facebook.com/1691400377/videos/452455993241659/

No-man's Lookout:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-wfQXl9L0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Here on the East Coast, winter typically means less riding. Mark and Drew use the new year as an opportunity to run down a nearly exhaustive list of motorcycle movies, documentaries, and shows folks should check out.

Worlds Fastest Indian

https://youtu.be/02Yy1vihIKs?si=JC8l8QZPNpPgwDgU

Portland to Dakar

https://youtu.be/aTvYAcJOx3s?si=B8zC-nkqOq-6ecuB

Scramble ME

https://youtu.be/vOLVx_2SFAE?si=lbnP3tGS9yA8sIJD

On any Sunday: The next chapter

https://youtu.be/I5nglGD8AVI?si=2ZxSeIMlL0j6GCel

After test riding the KLX300R, I was left a bit disappointed in the chassis and suspension. As of late I've been looking through the Dual-Sport offerings on the market and there doesn't seem to be a bike that fits what I'm looking for. I have a strong suspicion many other riders are also searching for a unicorn motorcycle. What's yours?

MotoADVR@gmail.com

@MotoADVR on Instagram

Matt is a freelance journalist and major to contributor to Vicarious Magazine. Matt has worked for various publications in the past, to include various automotive outlets. Matt and Drew get into the weeds about automotive and motorcycle journalism, debate the future of print and digital media, and a whole lot more.

Follow Matt on IG: @MattNeundorf

Check out Vicarous Magazine: https://www.vicariousmag.com/

After a full season of Adventure Motorcycle Cross-country racing I sit down with Conrad Stodgell, Andy Janik, and Kevin Madison to talk about what we learned from racing 500-pound street bikes off-road in the Kentucky XC Racing (KXCR) series. We discuss lessons learned, strategies, how to set the bikes up, the best and worst parts of racing, some industry news, and more. 

Follow the crew! https://www.instagram.com/conradstodgell/
https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/
https://www.instagram.com/sisuthetiger/
https://www.instagram.com/heavyenduro/
https://www.heavyenduro.com/
https://kxcracing.com/

As always, if you're enjoying the show, please share with your friends and I'm always looking for feedback from the listeners.

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Song: RocknStock - Power Music provided by Tunetank.
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Returning guest Andy Janik tells us about his experience racing his Tenere 700 in the KXCR Hard Enduro last fall. We discuss what it takes to harden an ADV bike for the toughest off-road terrain, and more.

(Originally recorded 1/9/23)

Follow Andy Janik & Heavy Enduro on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/overkillandy/

https://www.instagram.com/heavyenduro

Check out Heavy Enduro online:

https://www.heavyenduro.com/