Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

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What's Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks about?

Motorcycle travel roundtable discussions with ARR RAW is a spin-off from the very popular Adventure Rider Radio Podcast and Radio Show.

This monthly ADV motorcycle podcast is hosted by Adventure Rider Radio’s Jim Martin with co-hosts, Graham Field, Sam Manicom, Grant Johnson, Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix. The show also has guests.

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Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks episodes:

04.21.2024
99: Finding Food, Fuel and Other Elusive Items While on the Road
Travelling can sometimes be challenging when finding necessities, especially in foreign countries where options may differ from what you are used to or might not be easily available. Common concerns include finding food you enjoy and managing allergies. Another important...
03.21.2024
98: Extreme Weather - The 7 Worst Riding Conditions
ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Michelle Lamphere and Jim Martin. Bad weather can be scary even when you’re close to home, but what about when you’re on a...
02.21.2024
97: The Dark Side of Long Term Motorcycle Travel
Many motorcyclists dream about running off on an adventure that lasts for weeks, months, or even years. The thrill and anticipation leading up to the journey is what they focus on. But, the darker side is contemplating what will happen...
01.21.2024
96: The Self-Reliant Motorcycle Traveler
Being self-reliant can be likened to having insurance—an ability to take care of oneself if things go awry. There's nothing inherently wrong with accepting help; it's a human instinct, and in the context of motorcycle travel, assistance often leads to...
12.21.2023
95: Cooking on Multi-Day Camping Trips and Protecting Gear While Hiking
Ideas for simpler meals, tips for less food waste and what to do with leftovers while camping on the road. And how to protect your gear when you want to leave your motorcycle for a few hours to go for...
11.22.2023
94: Motorcycle Travel Without Cash on Hand | Being Prepared to Handle Emergencies
Two important things to consider when planning your trip are how you’re going to finance your adventure and how to best equip yourself to handle an emergency. While it's not impossible to fund yourself while travelling on a motorcycle, it...
10.21.2023
93: Top Mistakes Motorcycle Travelers Make
In this episode, the RAW panel explores the common mistakes made by motorcycle travelers, such as riding beyond their ability and failing to interact with the locals. Whether you're an experienced rider or a beginner, understanding and learning from these...
09.21.2023
92: Reflecting on the Road: Navigating Regrets in Motorcycle Travel
Have you ever found yourself in a travel situation where, in hindsight, different choices could have been made? During a long motorcycle trip, have you ever experienced regrets that left a lasting impact, prompting you to reflect on how they...
08.21.2023
91: The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States
Another lively debate by the RAW panel, this time on The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States. A list to inspire riders to get out and explore these incredible areas. With hosts Michelle Lamphere, Sam Manicom, Shirley...
07.21.2023
90: Practical Advice for Motorcycle Camping | Using Your Bike Maintenance Records to Predict The Future
Have you ever considered camping from your motorcycle? Perhaps it's to save money or to enjoy the great outdoors. Whatever your reason, you may be wondering what essential gear you'll need for motorcycle camping and how to stay on schedule...
06.21.2023
89: Death on the Road and Going Nowhere
When travelling, there are things that can make you sick, hurt or even kill you. On this episode the panel discusses potential things that can cause harm and how to avoid them or how to treat them. And what if...
05.21.2023
88: Top Motorcycle Routes To Ride in Less Than a Week
There are an endless amount of spectacular motorcycle routes all around the world, and choosing which one to ride on your next adventure can be overwhelming, especially if you are limited by time. So, we asked the panel to suggest...
04.17.2023
87: Tires, Boots and Helmets
There are three things from your normal ADV gear that may need to be swapped out for long distance travel:Tires. Aggressive tires work great for ADV riding and are the choice for many, but for long distance travel does longevity...
03.20.2023
86: Top Fears of Motorcycle Travel and Defining a RTW Trip
Fear can be paralyzing and it can stop you from doing many things including travel. But are those fears legitimate? And what constitutes a RTW trip? Is it the number of miles ridden or how many countries you pass through?...
02.21.2023
85: Skills for Motorcycle Overlanding and Why You Need Them Before You Go
A discussion about motorcycle travel skills that any rider would benefit from or perhaps really need before leaving on a motorcycle adventure. Also how to be mentally prepared for travel, bureaucracy, change, being out of your comfort zone and adaptability....
01.21.2023
84: Understanding Motorcycle Loads for Overlanding
Overpacking is a common issue for riders, and the art of packing only what you really need is refined through thought, trial and practice. Experience alone won’t teach, unless you consciously recognize what didn’t work well, then imagine and attempt...
12.09.2022
83: The 7 Wonders of the Motorcycle Travel World
Join the panel in this lively debate of the seven wonders of the motorcycle travel world, a list that will inspire riders to get out and explore, destinations and routes that add unparalleled cultural, geographical or experiential value to any...
11.18.2022
82: Planning and Budgeting a Motorcycle Trip
On this episode of RAW we talk about how to plan and budget a trip from beginning to end, what things to consider and pitfalls that may not be obvious. So, if you’ve never been on a motorcycle trip before,...
10.25.2022
81: Protecting your Bling and Dealing with Corrupt Officials
How should you protect your valuables while on a motorcycle trip? How do you avoid being on a thief’s radar or getting yourself in a bad situation? And how do you deal with corrupt officials in foreign countries? All this...
09.23.2022
80: Tips for Doing a Solo Motorcycle Trip for the Modern Rider | Travel Rhythm
What’s it like to do a solo motorcycle trip for the modern world where the internet and google are at your fingertips? And do you have a certain rhythm you follow on a trip? Wake up, pack up and ride...
08.24.2022
79: Cool Camping Gadgets and Surprises in South America
Cool camping gadgets can make a trip more fun, easier and enjoyable. We talk about some odd things we’ve heard about or seen for camping, for example a dragonfly on a wire that clamps on to your hat that is...
07.22.2022
78: The Golden Age of Motorcycle Travel
A broad look at motorcycle travel and is it still in it’s prime, has it passed it’s prime and how is it changing? And have you had any run ins with dogs or wild animals in your travels? How do...
06.24.2022
77: Bodge Repairs and Rocky Mountain Oysters
Repairs sometimes need to be done in a pinch, on the side of the road or at the top of a mountain. On this episode we talk about temporary repairs and the unusual fixes we’ve come up with. Also, Michelle...
05.24.2022
76: How to Get in to Motorcycle Travel on a Budget
Perhaps you’ve never doing any big scale travel before or you have limited funds but want to get a taste of travel. This episode is for the average rider who wants to leave from their backyard and experience an adventure.All...
04.23.2022
75: Five Great Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle on an Extended Trip and Travelling with Electronics
If you needed more reasons to plan a trip then we’ve put together our lists of great ones. And the panel also has some great tips on how to pack and travel with electronics in all kinds of weather and...
03.21.2022
74: Riding with a Partner and Coping with Extreme Heat
Sometimes riding with a partner can get complicated, be it a spouse, significant other or friends. We talk about the pros and cons of travelling with someone else, different methods you can use to make it work, and some things...
02.21.2022
73: Travel Misconceptions and Motorcycle Camp Kitchen Tips
On this episode of RAW, the things we get wrong about motorcycle travel, what it takes to be a motorbike traveller and camp kitchen tips. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant...
01.19.2022
72: Sam’s Secret is Out of the Bag and Things a Houseguest Should Never Do
On this episode of RAW Sam Manicom finally shares a secret that he’s been keeping for quite some time, we talk about the possibilities of planning a trip in the near future and things not to do when you’re someone’s...
12.24.2021
71: Pre-Trip Jitters, Trip Emotions and Holidays Away from Home
On this episode of RAW we talk about dealing with pre-trip jitters, missing family and friends, and remember holidays spent away from home. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for...
11.20.2021
70: Tackling the Psychology of Motorcycle Travel
On this episode of ARR RAW the round-table panel discusses how being an introvert or extroverts affects how you feel about a trip, pre-trip jitters, dealing with emotions while travelling and when returning from an adventure. Join Jim Martin and...
10.23.2021
69: Silver Linings in Trouble, and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night
On this episode of RAW we talk about when good things turn out to be for the best, what a small world it can be, inspirational places to visit while travelling, footwear and helmets. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley...
09.22.2021
68: Night Riding, Traveler’s Gratitude and Packing Panniers
On this episode of RAW, tales of pushing the limits into the night and what happened, when a local helps you out of a situation or gives you a meal or place to stay, how do you thank them and...
08.20.2021
67: Yesterday’s Travel, Weapons and Road Hazards
Is it possible, with all the technology and information available at your finger tips to have an adventure like those pre-internet? What about personal protection, should we and do we carry weapons? And how to avoid road hazards without learning...
07.25.2021
66: How to Avoid Being a Moto Travel Target | What are Your Rights in a Foreign Country?
Travellers can be easy targets for bribes, thieves, muggings or assaults. What are some of the things you can do to avoid being a motorcycle travel target? And if anything happens to you when you’re travelling in a foreign country,...
06.22.2021
65: Dehydrated Water Reduces Motorcycle Payload
Are you a travel addict? If you are you probably have some questions about motorcycle travel. Like, how long should you wait before you take a new bike on an extended trip? What’s the best way to carry water? If...
05.21.2021
64: Those Outrageous Outliers | To Hostel or Not
It’s the outrageous, the outliers, that seem to be the most memorable, sometimes locals and other times travellers themselves. Who are these outrageous people? And what’s it like to stay in a hostel? When, if ever, are you too old...
04.20.2021
63: Moral Dilemmas | Itching to Travel Again
We’re all itching to get out and ride again after what’s been a very long year or more of restrictions. Maybe you have a growing bucket list or you just want to plan an adventure that’s off the charts. We...
03.20.2021
62: Ride and Stash
What if you wanted to do a world trip but not all at once, ride for a few months then return home for a few months? What are some of the things that you would need to consider when it...
02.17.2021
61: To Wash or Not to Wash? Keeping Clean on the Road
To wash or not to wash? Tips about keeping clean on the road, personal hygiene, clothes and what to do when nature calls. And do you see yourself as a motorcyclist who travels or a traveler who rides a motorcycle...
01.15.2021
60: Unexpected and Unusual Maneuvers | Don’t Mention This at a Border Crossing
At the roundtable on this episode of RAW we talk about obstacles or other bizarre things that we have had to get our motorcycles around, across or over, and some outlandish incidents we’ve had on the road. And should you...
12.15.2020
59: It’s Been a Crazy Year for Motorcycle Travel but the Best is Yet to Come
Regular riding routines, travel, getting together with other riders and events are just some of the things that have been affected in the past year. But while we are missing those things, perhaps we are learning to appreciate the things...
11.18.2020
58: The Essential Entry Level Guide to Overlanding by Motorcycle
Sorting out how to get started is often one of the most difficult parts of any adventure. Just about every rider who’s done an extended trip by motorcycle will tell you about the places they’ve seen, the cultures they’ve been...
10.28.2020
57: Blueprints for Overland Motorcycles | Pandemonium in Trip Planning | On the Back of the Bike
If you could design a motorcycle specifically for overlanding, what would your requirements be? And with all the information coming at us from all different directions, how do you sort out the noise about what to take on a bike...
09.13.2020
56: Staying in the Zone While Riding | Dealing With Loneliness on the Road
From all around the world, in the far corners of Bulgaria, England, Australia and Canada, the RAW panel once again meets to answer listener questions about they stay in the zone while riding their motorcycles and how they deal with...
08.24.2020
55: The Makings of the Perfect Motorcycle Adventure
There are many ingredients that go in to making the perfect motorcycle adventure including the destination, how many hours you ride each day, planning and more. And everyone has their own rules they live by, even when travelling. Perhaps it’s...
07.22.2020
54: Motorcycle Misadventures Not to be Made Public
On this episode, motorcycle stories that were never meant to be told - like Grant Johnson running from the police, Sam Manicom using his newly acquired F800GS to bend someone else’s sheet metal before he even gets it off the...
06.24.2020
53: Packing for Motorcycle Trips, Time Travel & Lucky Talismans
If you could go back in time and give yourself some nuggets of information about travel, what would that be? And have you ever found yourself fully packed to go on a trip to only look behind you and see...
05.19.2020
52: Predicting the Future of Moto Travel
Taking into consideration what travel was like in the past, changes in contemporary travel, and now with recent restrictions in place around the world, what will motorcycle travel look like in the coming year, two years and even five years?...
04.22.2020
51: Best & Worst Places to be Stranded | Slang Words You Need to Know
Everyone’s had those days on a trip, where you find yourself stranded somewhere - maybe due to a breakdown or a mishap - some places you couldn’t wait to get out of and some you might have wanted to stay...
03.19.2020
50: Defining Adventure Riding, Official Requirements & No Mechanical Knowledge
What’s the difference between motorcycle touring and adventure riding? When you have no set plans and don’t fit in to the norm for official requirements, what do you do? And when you have no mechanical knowledge, and getting a motorcycle...

What's Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks about?

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Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks episodes:

99: Finding Food, Fuel and Other Elusive Items While on the Road

98: Extreme Weather - The 7 Worst Riding Conditions

97: The Dark Side of Long Term Motorcycle Travel

96: The Self-Reliant Motorcycle Traveler

95: Cooking on Multi-Day Camping Trips and Protecting Gear While Hiking

94: Motorcycle Travel Without Cash on Hand | Being Prepared to Handle Emergencies

93: Top Mistakes Motorcycle Travelers Make

92: Reflecting on the Road: Navigating Regrets in Motorcycle Travel

91: The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States

90: Practical Advice for Motorcycle Camping | Using Your Bike Maintenance Records to Predict The Future

89: Death on the Road and Going Nowhere

88: Top Motorcycle Routes To Ride in Less Than a Week

87: Tires, Boots and Helmets

86: Top Fears of Motorcycle Travel and Defining a RTW Trip

85: Skills for Motorcycle Overlanding and Why You Need Them Before You Go

84: Understanding Motorcycle Loads for Overlanding

83: The 7 Wonders of the Motorcycle Travel World

82: Planning and Budgeting a Motorcycle Trip

81: Protecting your Bling and Dealing with Corrupt Officials

80: Tips for Doing a Solo Motorcycle Trip for the Modern Rider | Travel Rhythm

79: Cool Camping Gadgets and Surprises in South America

78: The Golden Age of Motorcycle Travel

77: Bodge Repairs and Rocky Mountain Oysters

76: How to Get in to Motorcycle Travel on a Budget

75: Five Great Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle on an Extended Trip and Travelling with Electronics

74: Riding with a Partner and Coping with Extreme Heat

73: Travel Misconceptions and Motorcycle Camp Kitchen Tips

72: Sam’s Secret is Out of the Bag and Things a Houseguest Should Never Do

71: Pre-Trip Jitters, Trip Emotions and Holidays Away from Home

70: Tackling the Psychology of Motorcycle Travel

69: Silver Linings in Trouble, and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night

68: Night Riding, Traveler’s Gratitude and Packing Panniers

67: Yesterday’s Travel, Weapons and Road Hazards

66: How to Avoid Being a Moto Travel Target | What are Your Rights in a Foreign Country?

65: Dehydrated Water Reduces Motorcycle Payload

64: Those Outrageous Outliers | To Hostel or Not

63: Moral Dilemmas | Itching to Travel Again

62: Ride and Stash

61: To Wash or Not to Wash? Keeping Clean on the Road

60: Unexpected and Unusual Maneuvers | Don’t Mention This at a Border Crossing

59: It’s Been a Crazy Year for Motorcycle Travel but the Best is Yet to Come

58: The Essential Entry Level Guide to Overlanding by Motorcycle

57: Blueprints for Overland Motorcycles | Pandemonium in Trip Planning | On the Back of the Bike

56: Staying in the Zone While Riding | Dealing With Loneliness on the Road

55: The Makings of the Perfect Motorcycle Adventure

54: Motorcycle Misadventures Not to be Made Public

53: Packing for Motorcycle Trips, Time Travel & Lucky Talismans

52: Predicting the Future of Moto Travel

51: Best & Worst Places to be Stranded | Slang Words You Need to Know

50: Defining Adventure Riding, Official Requirements & No Mechanical Knowledge