Gianna Valerde is a Peruvian racer who competed in the Dakar Rally this year.

When a Good Ride Goes Bad 

It doesn’t happen often but when a good ride goes bad, we need to be prepared for the worst case scenario.

Learning from My Mistakes

It was just supposed to be another epic weekend of riding.  In the fall of 2006, a buddy and I embarked on what we thought would be a routine trail ride.

Unfortunately, a missed turn and an empty gas tank turned an otherwise amazing day into a dangerous situation.

Listeners, don’t forget to reference our motorcycle adventure packing guide post for a list of things to bring on any motorcycle adventure.

 

Yun Lung recalls 9 months and nearly 32,000 miles riding toward the Fin Del Mundo from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Fin Del Mundo

The objective for most who ride the Pan American Highway is to reach the southernmost tip of South America ( the  Fin Del Mundo) in Ushuaia, Argentina.

Yun was able to accomplish this goal in 2019, after an exhausting trip.

 

Make sure to tune in next week for more from the  best motorcycle podcast.  

 

Adventure Rider

I’ve been an adventure rider for over 30 years.  My good friend Jason Gerald joined the show and asked me all about it.  We covered the past, the present and what’s on tap for the future.

 

Egle on the Road 

Egle Gerulaityte joins the show to talk about her round the world travels, Dakar 2019 and what she has learned from being on the road.

Follow Egle on the Road 

Listeners, you can follow Egle on her blog and on Instagram.

RIDE BDR 

Ride BDR ambassador, Kevin Woody, joins the show to discuss Backcountry Discovery Routes.

Backcountry Discovery  Routes

Apprehensive about your first or next motorcycle adventure?  Backcountry Discovery Routes has you covered with pre-planned routes in a number of states.  Simply visit their site, download the GPS tracks (or purchase a map) and do little bit of research while you’re there.  Before you  know it, you will be off on the adventure of a lifetime.

Ride with Bend Motorcycle Adventures 

Don’t forget, Bend Motorcycle Adventures hosts guided motorcycle adventures on a lot of the RIde BDR routes, including the Oregon BDR.  And don’t forget listeners, we’ll be riding the Colorado BDR in September!

* Oregon BDR — June 12-16th, 2019

* Colorado BDR — Sept 1st-5th, 2019

World Spins as Fast as We Ride 

World Spins as Fast as We Ride–Verena & Martin join the show to discuss their motorcycle travels and plans for future motorcycle adventures.

 

Phoenix Handlebars

Jason Gearld joins the show to reminisce about moto and discuss his business, Phoenix Handlebars.

 

Bars Simplified 

For a lot of us, finding the “right” handlebar bend can be a confusing journey.  Measurements like sweep, rise, and control area often come to mind.  For the average consumer (a guy who hasn’t been running the same bend or 20 years) Phoenix Handlebars has streamlined the process.  How so?  4 different bar heights with all other measurements being the same.  Make your selection, bolt on the bars and go for a motorcycle adventure.

Save with Bend Motorcycle Adventures

Listeners of the podcast, we’ve got a great deal for you.  For a limited time, Phoenix Handlebars is offering 20% off everything in their store.  Get your bike set-up with a good, affordable set of bars now.

To save, use the code BEND20

 

Pan American Highway 

James Barkman & Allen Stoltzfus recall their motorcycle adventures and mountaineering expeditions along the Pan American Highway.

Riding Around the World 

Paolo Cattaneo joins the show & discusses riding around the world for the past 4 years.

Time

Paolo views our most valuable asset as time.  Clearly, he makes the most of his–having been on the road since 2015.  Riding his trusty KTM 1190, Paolo has amassed nearly 100,00 miles without any major issues.

Upon returning to Europe, Paolo plans to visit with family for an extended period of time before continuing his  RTW motorcycle adventure through Asia.