Best Motorcycletouring Podcasts (2025)

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Jimbo Tarpey, 2 Wheels 1 Compass 55:59

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“Jimbo” Tarpey describes himself as “the guy riding a motorcycle from the Arctic to the Antarctic. I talk about the history and the culture of the places I visit—the details, the nitty-gritty, the fun stuff.” No matter who you are or what adventures you’ve experienced during your lifetime, while the first part of that quote definitely grabs your at…

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Peter Egan - Landings in America 42:00

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Peter Egan is one of the most beloved voices in automotive and motorcycle journalism. In a warm, wide-ranging conversation that takes place inside his Wisconsin workshop, Egan reconnects with “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long to discuss his new book, “Landings in America,” a memoir meets travelogue that chronicles a six-week journey across the U.S. i…

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Charley Boorman 41:14

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For the past 20 years, fast friends Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor have been wandering the globe on an eclectic mix of motorcycles. “Long Way Home,” the intrepid pair’s fourth and most recent television series, captures their journey through 17 European countries aboard a resurrected 1973 BMW R75/5 and a well-traveled 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado. “…

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Andrew Richardson 52:14

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Andrew Richardson has been the face of REALRIDER for more than a decade, but when he created the government-certified automatic crash-detection app, he didn’t even own a motorcycle. Richardson has since obtained his license and become an avid commuter and a weekend rider. He has even tested the app for exactly what it was designed to do: keep motor…

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Dave Roper 47:40

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Dave Roper has been racing motorcycles for more than half a century. The New England native is probably best known for campaigning exotic vintage machinery under the Robert Iannucci-led Team Obsolete banner. He’s fast, too. In fact, Roper won more than half of the races he entered on Iannucci’s 1959 Matchless G50, including, famously, the 1984 Seni…

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Jon DelVecchio 48:20

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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 i…

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Steve Johnson 42:21

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From a teenage pizza-slinging street racer to a professional National Hot Rod Association-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racer, Steve Johnson understands the value of humble beginnings. He also knows exactly how it feels to reach 200 mph in less than 7 seconds. “I always tell everybody it’s like hanging on to a bullet after it's been shot out of…

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Peter Dering 41:23

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Greek philosopher Plato is credited with the expression, “Our need will be the real creator,” which, loosely translated centuries later, became, “The true creator is necessity, who is the mother of our invention.” Peter Dering knows this feeling all too well, having come up with a device that, in the words of his company, Peak Design, “would make c…

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The American Motorcyclist Association with Nick Haris 1:16:54

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If you’re a motorcyclist living and riding in the U.S., Nick Haris works for you. Even more so if you’re one of the more than 200,000 members of the American Motorcyclist Association, whose tagline is “Rights, Riding, and Racing.” Haris leads a team of six who comprise the AMA’s government-relations department. Their job is to protect your rights a…

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Annick Magac 44:12

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Annick Magac and “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long grew up in different parts of the country, but they share common ground. They both live to ride and ride to live, as the saying goes, and they both have a strong sense of community. What’s more, Magac founded her own motorcycle-oriented podcast, “Féroce,” which, as its title suggests, inspires listen…

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Nick Haris 45:39

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Motorcycling and politics don’t mix, right? They do for Nick Haris. In college, the Washington state native was an economics major and worked at a motorcycle shop. Degree in hand, he applied for his dream job: a government-relations role at the American Motorcyclist Association. “It was just kind of a natural combination of that interest in politic…

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Larry "Fletch" Fletcher 46:19

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Larry Fletcher grew up in Wisconsin in the late 1960s and early ’70s, like a lot of people his age, doing “silly stuff” on minibikes with his buddies. He took a break from motorcycling until he moved to Chicago as a 20-something. “I figured out, what a great way to commute,” he says. “Bikes were an easier way to get around, and I loved getting back…

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Thalassa Van Beek 49:56

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Thalassa Van Beek fell in love with motorcycling as a teenager working as a hostess and model in her native Netherlands. She was handing out brochures at a trade show when a blue Yamaha YZF-R6 caught her eye. “Right then and there,” she recounts to “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long, “I decided to get my license because I needed to ride that bike.” Va…

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Brady McLean 48:11

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Moms are the best advice-givers. Wyoming native Brady McLean once dated a woman from a multi-generational motorcycle family. “Her mom is the first one that I can ever remember saying, ‘Go fast, don’t die,’” he recalls. McLean took that message to heart and ultimately founded a lifestyle apparel brand by the same name dedicated to “the culture and c…

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Vanessa Ruck 42:29

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Vanessa Ruck is a self-proclaimed “go-getter, a chase-your-dreams kind of girl.” Her path to motorcycling came in a roundabout way: on the heels of a devastating bicycle accident that required seven surgeries and put the adventure-lover out of action for most of a decade. During her recovery, Ruck decided that life-changing event would not dictate …

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Daniel Ritz 50:23

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Daniel Ritz stumbled upon motorcycling a dozen years ago while working as a newspaper editor in Southern California. “There was a small shop up the street from where I was living,” he tells “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long. “I started looking at Triumphs, and I saw the Scrambler as a good mix: heavy enough for big trips but light enough to still mov…

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Alana Baratto 37:40

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Some might say Aussie Alana Baratto was destined to work in the motorcycle industry. Her father was a rider, both on- and off-road, and he shared that cherished pastime with his daughters. Alana was gifted a Yamaha PW50 at age four and attended her first Grand Prix a year later. “It was something that I grew to love,” she explains, “and then decide…

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Ultimate Motorcycling - TeeJay Adams & Arthur Coldwells 46:56

8M ago46:56

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There are few better examples of a relationship coming full circle than British expatriates Teejay Adams and Arthur Coldwells. The pair knew each other as teenagers, and even dated, but they didn’t marry until some 40 years later, well into adulthood, on the heels of other relationships, and, in Teejay’s case, raising three children. Another common…

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Wes Fleming 55:18

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Motorcycling and music seem to go hand in hand, or at least that’s the opinion shared by Wes Fleming, the host of “Chasing the Horizon,” and Mark Long, the host of “Driven to Ride.” Both enjoy playing stringed instruments, Wes favoring the guitar while Mark is a bass player. “I don’t think that’s a bad thing,” admits Fleming, adding, “It’s the two …

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A conversation with Curly from Curly's Inc. 31:59

9M ago31:59

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In this episode Randy and I talk with Curly, the proprietor of Curly’s Inc.. One of the countries premier custom bike builders. We talk about his beginnings, and what he’s up to now.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Bob Starr 47:12

9M ago47:12

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Bob Starr considers himself “lucky,” having spent his entire career in the motorcycle industry, including more than 32 years at Yamaha in marketing and, currently, corporate communications. “I turned a passion of mine at a very early age into a lifelong career,” he says with the enthusiasm of a teenager, “and I have really, really enjoyed it. I hop…

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Great bikes that are not Harley’s & Indians. 26:52

9M ago26:52

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In this episode Randy and I talk about some of the great motorcycles out there that are not Harley Davidson and Indians. There’s a lot of great motorcycles out there to choose from if you’re not a fan of the big two American manufactures. From Honda to BMW, your choices are endless for a great bike. Also we talk about one of our favorite rides in M…

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Cassey Stone & Jacob Michna 47:49

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The couple that rides together, stays together, right? Well, Cassey Stone, founder of the “Hell Yeah! Moto” women’s dirt bike riding school, and Jacob Michna, former head of the AMA Hare and Hound National Championship Series now running the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship Series, bring vastly different two-wheel experiences to their relationsh…

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Horsepower VS Torque 31:23

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In this episode Randy and I debate what is better… horsepower or torque, each has it’s benefits. Also, we have a new “Featured Ride”, the Jessie James Getaway ride in southeastern Missouri.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Ryan F9 (aka Ryan Kluftinger) 51:13

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Stage names often have interesting backstories. For Ryan Kluftinger, better known as “RyanF9,” host of the “FortNine” YouTube channel, the explanation is straightforward: His boss came up with the internet alias. At the time, Ryan wasn’t exactly pleased, but he shrugged it off, figuring that was a small cost for the opportunity to produce his own c…

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Local bike festivals and is Harley going woke? 29:55

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In this episode Randy and I talk about the local bike festivals here in the Ozarks. Also, we talk about what in the hell is going on with Harley Davidson! And of course we dabble in nonsensical babbling B.S..By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Sean Bice 49:11

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Like so many of his peers, Sean Bice began his lifelong love affair with motorcycling on a minibike. His adventures in small-town, northern New York state eventually led to the purchase at age 16 of a two-stroke Yamaha RD350, which Bice still owns. “My dad was cool enough to go, ‘I’ll pay for half, you pay for half, but you have to take care of thi…

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WWI & WWII dream bikes 24:53

11M ago24:53

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In this episode Randy and I talk about some of the obscure motorcycles used in WWI & WWII, and which ones are on our dream garage line-up.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2024 47:58

11M ago47:58

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What comes to mind when someone says, “Sturgis”? As in, the annual motorcycle rally set in the South Dakota city of the same name. If you’re Mark Long, host of “Driven to Ride,” you know only what you’ve read or been told. See, before this year, Mark had never been to Sturgis, never mind the rally. So this past August, he packed his bags and pointe…

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Keith Keller 38:14

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Keith Keller ventured from the U.S. to the Cayman Islands to experience first-hand the spectacular diving and snorkeling for which the British overseas territory located in the western Caribbean Sea is known, and he stayed for the motorcycling. That description may seem odd to dyed-in-the-wool riders, since Grand Cayman, the largest of the three is…

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Listener questions, and the Oldfield Loop. 22:47

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In this episode Randy and I answer some listener questions about riding two up stress-free, and the Harley Davidson EVO engine. Also, I rode the Oldfield Loop in Missouri for the first time in a couple of years, and why I highly recommend it for your bucket list rides.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Guillermo Cornejo 43:30

12M ago43:30

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True story: “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long booked a Kawasaki Vulcan S through Riders Share for the MotoGP race weekend at Circuit of The Americas. Upon arrival in Austin, Texas, he went to the designated location to pick up the bike from owner Guillermo Cornejo. Turns out, Cornejo is the founder of Riders Share, said to be the largest motorcycle-s…

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Our favorite rides in the Ozarks. 34:05

12M ago34:05

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In this episode Randy and I talk about some of our favorite rides in the Ozarks. Of course there are many great rides in the Ozarks, but there are a few that really stand out for us. Hopefully you’ll check them out for yourself.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Andrew Pieper 48:20

1y ago48:20

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For generations of teenagers, a driver’s license represented independence, a milestone moment that transported fresh-faced wheelmen (and women) one step closer to adulthood. That is less so now, with fewer young drivers showing interest in taking to the road. Andrew Pieper, however, is all about bucking trends. In fact, he couldn’t wait to pass his…

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Vintage bikes and our featured ride. 33:35

1y ago33:35

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In this episode Randy and I talk about vintage motorcycles. The need for more maintenance, and the ones we would like to have in our stables. Also, we talk about our featured ride “The Piglet Run” in Arkansas. And of course we slip in a little babbling nonsense.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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MotoGP At Mugello 42:04

1y ago42:04

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If spectating at a MotoGP race in Europe is on your bucket list, then the Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello won’t disappoint, as “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long discovered firsthand this past June. Long spent the week traveling with his buddy Mike, who lives in Switzerland. Together, they enjoyed the full, immersive race-we…

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Motorcycle preventative maintenance & riding alone. 31:53

1y ago31:53

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In this episode Randy and I talk about how to keep your ride in good running order, and reducing on-road breakdowns with normal preventative maintenance. Also, we’ll talk about why some people like to ride alone verses in a big group.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Crystal Fong 46:03

1y ago46:03

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“You’ve come a long way, baby,” was an advertising slogan created in the 1960s by Philip Morris for cigarette brand Virginia Slims. Aimed exclusively at women, the long-running campaign promoted equality among genders, particularly in the workplace. Crystal Fong has come a long way, too—both literally and figuratively—as she explains to host Mark L…

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Getting the best ride for you, and our featured ride. 29:46

1y ago29:46

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In this episode Randy and I talk about things you should consider when your looking to upgrade your ride comfort. Also, we talk about our new featured ride, the “Osage River Ridge” ride in central Missouri.By Random Thought from the Road

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Richard Worsham 42:43

1y ago42:43

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“Farm to fork” is a popular movement in which restaurants source fresh, locally grown ingredients from nearby farms for the meals they serve, as opposed to purchasing those items from wholesale distributors that cater to nationwide chains. Janus Motorcycles is the farm-to-fork of motorcycle makers, a regionally focused alternative to the global par…

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Harley Davidson Sportsters, and general babble. 32:47

1y ago32:47

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In this episode Randy & I talk about the Harley Sportster, what brings new riders to the lifestyle and of course, nonsensical B*ll Sh*t.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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Mike Van Der Sleesen, Round 2 42:05

1y ago42:05

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Have you ever met someone who describes their life on this planet in such an entertaining way you lose track of time? Well, that is the dilemma “Driven to Ride” podcast host Mark Long faced with Mike van der Sleesen. Mike, the CEO of Vanson Leathers, was one of Mark’s first guests, and that interview barely scratched the surface of a life of advent…

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Our favorite rides in the Ozarks. 32:38

1y ago32:38

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In this episode Randy and I talk about some of our favorite rides in the Ozarks of Missouri & Arkansas. The Ozarks has some of the best motorcycle rides that the country has to offer, and we’ll talk about some of our favorites.By Random Thoughts from the Road Podcast

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Jeff Allen 52:58

1y ago52:58

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Jeff Allen has been taking beautiful photographs of motorcycles for Cycle World magazine and its digital sister, cycleworld.com, for more than 30 years. Jeff got his start in the early 1990s as a studio assistant. His current position as staff photographer has taken Jeff all over the world in a unique role that enables him to capture the essence of…

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Who created the first motorcycle? 25:31

1y ago25:31

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In this episode Randy and I explore the origins of the first motorcycle. This has been an ongoing debate among motorcycle scholars for years, but never fear, Randy and I are going to settle the debate once and for all… Well, sort of.By Random Thoughts from the Road

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MotoGP at Circuit of the Americas 50:22

1y ago50:22

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We're taking you to the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas for the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas. We're not just going to the race - we're talking with Clerk of the Course Beth Miller; Sean Bice, the prolific MotoAmerica content creator who co-hosts the series’ weekly “Off Track” podcast; Brian Case, Executive Director of the Barber Vin…

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Local motorcycle rallies & festivals, and the stark realities of riding motorcycles. 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

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In this episode Randy & I go over the “local” rallies for 2024, all the ones to attend, and one (in our opinion) that you should avoid. Also we discuss the 500 pound gorilla in the room, getting back on your ride after an accident.By Random Thoughts from the Road Podcast

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George Beavers 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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If there was a dictionary entry for “Moto California,” the definition might be “a nightclub on two wheels.” Or at least that is the concept West Coast transplant George Beavers had in his mind when he cooked up the idea of creating an exclusive and unique intercontinental vacation experience centered around riding fun motorcycles on spectacular roa…

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Getting your bike ready for the riding season… 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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In this episode Randy and I talk about the things you need to keep in mind when getting you bike ready for the riding season. The spring & summer is the time you just want to ride, and you don’t need to wonder if your motorcycle is ready to go. Also, we talk about our featured ride, the Boston Mountain Run in Arkansas.…

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Doodle on a Motorcycle 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

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Are you afraid to ride a motorcycle at night? Does your heart skip a beat when drops of rain appear on your faceshield? You’re not alone. Carolyn Figueria—better known as “Doodle on a Motorcycle” to the legion of fans who subscribe to her YouTube channel—uses her ever-expanding platform to address these and other challenges that could have prevente…