Bend Motorcycle Adventures Podcast

Motorcycle Adventure Guatemala 

Motorcycle Adventure Guatemala hosts the best rides in Central America.  Even Fell, co-owner of Mag Tours joined the podcast to speak with us about their rides.

More than a Motorcycle Adventure

Evan was quick to point out that most of his clients are in Guatemala for more than just a motorcycle adventure.  They are there for a vacation.  Over the years MAG Tours has done an excellent job of striking a balance between the two for their clients.

On the Next Podcast:

Our friend Keith rejoins the podcast!  Keith will be riding through the heart of Mexico for 7 days and will recap his journey with us.

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Preparing to Ride RTW

The process of preparing to ride RTW is both rewarding and arduous.  Listen in as our friend Tracy discusses her plans for riding around the world  and weighs-in about the topic of solo motorcycle adventure.

Documenting the Journey 

When asked how she might document her travels, Tracy  wasn’t sure.  However, she is adamant about the fact that her adventure should not feel like a job.  The sense of obligation to document a journey can bring unnecessary burden or or detract from any adventure.  However, Tracy may utilize a blog to share her experience with friends and family.  Stay tuned!

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Evan joins the show to discuss his company (Mag Tours) and the motorcycle tours they offer in Guatemala.

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Solo Motorcycle Adventure Through Asia 

Noraly Schoenmaker joins the podcast to discuss her solo motorcycle adventure through Asia.  Noraly started her motorcycle adventure in Dehli and plans to ride through the country of Malaysia.

Follow Along on YouTube

Noraly has done an excellent job of documenting her motor bike adventure on YouTube.   Make sure to follow along as she shares her travel experiences on a regular basis.

Don’t forget about the itchy boots blog!  More photos and written content from Noraly’s travels can be found here.

On the Next Podcast:

Our friend Tracy is in the planning stages of her own around the world motorcycle adventure.  We check in with her to better understand the planning process.  As, we look to discover what is driving her to embark on such a monumental adventure.

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Longest Road in the World 

In 2018, two guys from Colorado came up with a crazy idea–ride the longest road in the world.  With only two months to get ready, the duo prepped gear and machines, then rode to the start of their motorcycle adventure in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Adversity on the Longest Road in the World 

Huge mosquitoes in Alaska, sketchy border crossings and a lost passport, the trip had its share of uncomfortable moments.  In fact, both Ian and Ian admit that there were times when they wanted to quit.  In the end though, perseverance prevailed and both proclaimed they’d do it again!

 

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We catch up with Noraly who is currently riding her own adventure, albeit solo.  Noraly is currently on her own adventure motorcycle ride  from Dehli to Malaysia.

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West Hare Scramble Championship

The West Hare Scramble Championship gets underway on January 19th, 2019.  8 rounds, 5 different states.  Some of the largest races in the US! Think you’re ready?

Racing the West Hare Scramble Championship

Jacob pointed out a few mods that you might make to your machine before coming out to one of these off-road motorcycle events.

* Oversize gas tank

* Bib mousses or heavy-duty tubes

* A fresh set of knobbies

Jacob also pointed to the 7th round of the series as one you do not want to miss.  For this particular round, the East and West hare scramble series’ converge–a shootout of sorts for hare scramble supremacy.

Personally, we’ve got our eyes on the Wilseyville CA  round.  The riding here looks amazing!  And…we can head south after the race and enjoy the LA Barstow to Vegas ride a few days later–road trip!

In 2019, we hope to see the West Hare Scramble Championship return to Oregon.  It has been a number of years since the series has paid a visit to the Beaver State.  Perhaps we’ll see a round held near Medford on the calendar next season.

On the Next Podcast:

We catch up with two guys who traveled the longest road in the world, on their motorcycles.  Perhaps the funniest guests we’ve had to date.  We are looking forward to sharing this episode with everyone.  Don’t miss it!

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Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association 

The 2019 Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association season is going to get underway in March.  Justin Lewis, marketing director for the OMRA, stops by to discuss both series and some of the legislative work they’ve been involved with.

Racing with the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association

The OMRA sanctions 2 different off-road motorcycle racing series (XC & GP).  The Gran Prix series consists of 8 different rounds.  Races are traditionally 1 to 1.5 hours in length.  Terrain will vary, though racers can expect a mix of off-road riding and natural-terrain motocross.

The cross country series has 8 different rounds hosted by Oregon motorcycle clubs.  These Oregon motorcycle events range from typical, head-to-head racing, to the always fun, ISDE format.  Races in the XC series run 2-2.5 hours, depending on class.  However, the ISDE events usually run longer.

For more information regarding racing, classes and registration, visit the OMRA website.

Our Tips for Racing in the OMRA

* Sign-up early

* Use an oversize gas tank

* Run ultra heavy-duty tubes or bib mousses

Signing-up early comes with an added benefit this year.  Series members get advance notification for China Hat ISDE online registration.  China Hat is an always-popular event that  can sell out fast.  Wouldn’t you like to know when sign-up opens (ahead of time)?

Seconds matter.  An oversize gas tank is not required and not necessary for most events.  Regardless, an oversize tank could keep you from having to stop for gas.  Races are always decided by seconds–this could be the difference between 1st and 2nd!

Finally, there is nothing worse than getting a flat in the middle of the race.  Do yourself a favor by running bibs or ultra heavy-duty tubes.

 

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We sit down with our friends from the AMA West Hare Scrambles to discuss the 2019 series, venues, and tips for first time attendees.

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Anaheim 1  

Much like the Southern California rains, Anaheim 1 quickly came and went.  Did the AMA Supercross opener live up to the hype?  We believe so.  A solid downpour prior to the main events made for some interesting racing.

Anaheim 1 Main Events

Colt Nichols moved into the lead early during the 250 main and rode uncontested, to his first ever victory.  Further back in the pack, Adam Cianciarulo & RJ Hampshire waged a short war–Adam ended up on the ground & would ultimately finish in the 5th.  At the end of the Anaheim 1 main, the 250 results looked like this.

* Colt Nichols

* Dylan Ferrandis

* Shane McElrath

* RJ Hampshire

* Adam Cianciarulo

In the 450 class, Justin Barcia claimed his first 450 supercross win since 2013.  It didn’t come easy though, as Dean Wilson and Malcolm Stewart ran away during the early laps.

As the race wore on, the leaders made too many mistakes–allowing the likes of Bam Bam, Ken Roczen and Eli Tomac to lay claim to the podium positions.  When the checkers flew, the top 5 looked like this:

* Justin Barcia

* Ken Roczen

* Eli Tomac

* Dean Wilson

* Cooper Webb

It should go noted that Cooper Webb went down in the first turn, yet rallied to finish 5th in the sloppy conditions.  Coop was fast in practice and had a good heat race too.  Will the switch to KTM be enough to put him into title contention this year?

We’re looking forward to Glendale to see if surprise results continue to be a trend or if the series favorites put their stamp on the series.

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Next time, we’ll cover round 2 of the AMA supercross series which will be held in Glendale, AZ, on January 12th.

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National Hare and Hound 

The National Hare and Hound series has long offered some of the best off-road motorcycle racing on the west coast.  After interviewing series director, Jacob Michna, we quickly learned that 2019 would be no exception.

National Hare and Hound Info 

Participants can expect “True American Off-Road” racing along with diverse venues and terrain.  Typical courses consist of 1-3 long loops and the race ultimately ends up being between 80-100 miles.  Love to ride single track?  Each round has plenty of that, according to Jacob.  In fact, many of the races contain fresh-cut trails and re-opened tracks.

Jacob also took some time to talk about bike set-up and recommended the following:

* Bib mousses over tubes to mitigate flats

* Oversize gas tank for long, sandy loops

* Kenda Parker tires 

 

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We sit down with our friends from the AMA West Hare Scrambles to discuss the 2019 series, venues, and tips for first time attendees.

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Jen’s Moto Adventures 

We were stoked when Jenna volunteered to come on the show  & tell us all about a couple of her moto adventures.  Over the past couple of years  she has ridden her Tiger  through the back country & visited both Yosemite and Glacier National Park (to name a few).

Jen mentioned that in the future she would love to visit Iceland and do some adv riding on the island.  We couldn’t agree more with her pick.  Iceland is also on our short list of places to ride in the near future.  In fact, keep an eye out for an upcoming podcast where we discuss riding in Iceland with the premiere touring company in the area, Ride with Locals.

Never too Late for Moto Adventures 

Jenna started riding in 2013 and is living proof that it is never too late to learn the sport and take off on an adventure.  Since discovering the sport, Jenna has ridden moto adventures that exceed 6000 and 7000 miles–talk about some long rides!  Again, if you’re kicking-around the idea of learning to ride or embarking on a big adventure, there is not time like the present.

Like a lot of us, she has learned from subsequent rides & now travels much lighter than before.  We enjoyed comparing and contrasting what we pack for motorcycle adventures today versus some of the things we carried on earlier rides.

If you would like to read more about Jenna’s motorcycle adventures, be sure to  check out her blog!

On the Next Podcast:

We catch up with Justin from the OMRA to discuss the 2018 racing season and what’s on tap for 2019.   Also, Justin dives into some of the legislative issues that the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association is supporting.

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Lone Rider 

Blake joined us for episode 11 of the Bend Motorcycle Adventures Podcast on behalf of Lone Rider.  Listen to hear about the inner-workings of the company and the great lengths they go to in order to test every product before releasing to motorcycle adventure enthusiasts.

ADVTent

The newest offering from Lone Rider is their ADVTent.  This is truly a tent designed by riders for riders.  Plenty of pockets and  a dedicated space for gear storage will have all of your belongings tucked away.  ADVtent is roomy enough for two motorcycle adventurers and will stow easily within your luggage or saddlebags.  The included rain fly helps to keep you dry in wet conditions but quickly removes for warmer climates and stargazing.  An SOS rescue footprint and “graphical map designs” on the exterior of the tent add a clever touch.

Currently, pre-orders are  being taken at an unheard of, 20% discount.  Don’t miss out on an opportunity to snag  this tent with a steep discount!

We’ve often covered the topic of tents through both blog posts and podcasts.  Lone Rider is truly one of the only companies on the market designing, testing and developing tents for the adv rider.

In the coming months, Bend Motorcycle Adventures will provide a thorough review of this tent along with a follow-up podcast–stay tuned!

On the Next Podcast:

We talk with our friend Jenna about some of her most recent motorcycle adventures on the west coast.  Jenna recently rode her Triumph Tiger through Yosemite, Yellowstone and Glacier National Park!  As always, look for two podcasts per week from us.

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