In this episode of the Adventure Motorcycle USA podcast, we catch up with Cole Kirkpatrick of Gnarly Routes, who along with his partner, guides motorcycle enthusiasts on epic hand-picked off-road riding adventures. In addition his outfitting business, Cole is an accomplished action photographer and cinematographer, shooting and filming for the likes of KTM. He's a KTM adventure ambassador and helped film the Southern California Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) documentary. When he's not guiding or filming, Cole still finds time to compete in enduro races in his home state of Texas. 

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In Episode 002, we catch up with Mark Sampson of Big Dog Adventures. Having just turned 69 years old, Mark's bikes may have gotten smaller but his thirst for adventure is as big as ever. From Alaska to Mexico and everywhere in between, Mark is still known to tent camp for weeks on end during rides. He's a fixture on AdvRider forums and is a good friend to many, offering routes, advice, and reviews. He's a gem of a guy and a true adventure motorcycle ambassador but also a real midwesterner that is as humble as they come. While claiming no hobbies other than motorcycles, Mark is one hell of a guitarist, whose former band opened for some major label acts. Stay tuned at the end to hear an original song from Mark's band that perfectly sums up his life.

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On this edition of the Adventure Motorcycle USA podcast, we talk with Bud Carmen, a motocross veteran who turned a passion for two wheels and a penchant for breaking things into Bullet Proof Designs, a leader in hard parts manufacturing for the motorcycle industry. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss his motocross background, racing Baja, how he turned from racer to motocross fabricator and why he loves riding adventure motorcycles. We also explore his thoughts on essential protection for adventure bikes and how he's set up is own KTM 1190 Adventure R.

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