Here we give you a little glimpse behind the scenes of my work and our family life.  Luckily, I have the best partner in the world to share the load of building a small business and running a growing family.  Karen is the best is the only reason any of this actually works.  Enjoy the show!

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I am so excited about this episode!  Dr. Domenick Sportelli (Dr. Dom) is a Medical Doctor, Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist.  You might have seen him as a guest co-host of "The Doctors" on CBS, and as a frequent news media expert guest - DR. Sportelli is one of the nation’s go-to experts for Mental Healthcare.  He's also a dirt bike rider and a member of the Dirt Bike Channel Community.  His insights into mental health, psychiatry, and overall happiness are so valuable in our day.  

We'll talk about how dirt bikes play such an important role in our lives and help us develop core principles that lead to happy, fulfilled, balanced lives both from the mental side and the physical side.

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In this podcast, I’m going to delve into the subtle differences between the venerable 250cc two stroke or the dominant 300cc two stroke motor.  Which is better for you?  I think the answer may surprise you.

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Let's do a thought experiment.  Imagine what your life would be like if you were the same size and weight, but you were 10 times stronger than you are now.  Everything you do would be easier.  Picking up the kids, getting groceries, doing chores around the house, and yes... riding your dirt bike would be easier.  You would be more durable, have less aches and pains, possibly prevent injuries, all while looking and feeling better about yourself.

When Bill Hannon reached out to me with this thought experiment, he hooked me for a chat.  Of course we don't want to become NFL linebackers, but could many of us stand to become a little stronger?  I know I could.  Bill is a mechanical engineer turned strength and conditioning coach, oh and he's a dirt bike rider too.  That gives him a unique perspective on this subject.  I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

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In this episode we cover many ideas that you might find useful for both short day trips and longer multi-day riding adventures.  The way you attack them is very different, so we cover that here. 

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Faith before fear. Be strong.  Be calm.  Be Leaders.  Have a plan.  Be mindful.  Be respectful.  We are strong.  Fear is not our friend. 

Let's band together.  Help one another. 

By popular request, Kyle and Karen talk about the impact that they see the Corona Virus outbreak having on their little world and family. 

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Today we talk about the dark art of dirt bike suspension. What I like, you may not.  What you love, I may hate.  There are so many differing opinions out there, so let's talk about it for a few minutes.  

Hope you are all happy and healthy as we go though the beginning of the Covid-19 virus outbreak here in the USA.  

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Today we are talking tires.  Since my introduction to “hybrid gummy” tires, I don’t want to use a traditional compound that has been around forever.  These hybrid gummy tires don’t last quite as long as the harder compounds, but they perform better.  I’ll take that trade off everyday of the week.  Any of these tires is still cheaper than one round of golf and these will last you far more than one afternoon.  Just keeping things in perspective. 

Most of my rear tires are 110/100 R18, but occasionally I’ll run a 120/100 R18.

Rear Tires:

IRC VE33s Gekkota - Great all around tire hybrid gummy tire.  Gets better traction than your typical knobby tire, and lasts a long time.  - Around $90 and hard to find this tire in stock.  Make sure you get the version with the “s" at the end of the 33.

Shinko 505 Cheater - Gummy hybrid trials/offroad tire.  Breaks down quickly but gets good traction even after it’s broken down due to the compounds in the tire. - Very cheap tire and great on rocky terrain.  Not as great in the  sand and mud.

Shinko 525 Cheater - Still a gummy hybrid off-road tire, but leans more toward a traditional knobby tire in it’s pattern.  The 120 seems to hold up a little longer than the 110. Very cool tire. Still a cheap tire for the money, and does great in the sand and mud.  Better in those places than the 505 cheater.  It’s a bit heavier tire than many others.

Dunlop AT81EX - This is a soft compound gummy tire.  Overall, it’s the best performer I’ve ever used.  It has the same tread pattern as the standard AT81 tire, but the gummy compound makes it hook up on rocks and roots like a hero. - Around $113 but so worth it especially if you are going on a multi day riding trip and want the best tire on your bike.  Keep running it even when it looks absolutely terrible.  It can go 20-25 hours, it will look like crap but still be hooking up.

Tusk Recon - Great value.  While still a hybrid gummy tire, this one is the cheapest of all.  Very similar to the Shinko 505.  Lasts a long time. Not as great in the mud as some of the others, but can’t beat it for the price.

Front Tires:

Bridgestone M59 - Great all-round front tire.  My favorite for mountain single track and all around riding.  Only comes in one size - 80/100-21.  Get it.

IRC IX-09W - Great all around front tire in the 80/100-21 size.  Lasts long and performs well.

Shinko 546 - Great front tire to smash into rocks and do desert riding.  Not quite as sharp in handling and the M59 since it’s taller and wider in a general sense, but I like this tire.  Comes in different sizes which is nice.

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What a night of racing!  It was the 50th anniversary of this Daytona Supercross race.  Karen and Kyle break it down.  Congrats to Eli Tomac for getting 4 out of the last 5 Daytona races.

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Kyle, Karen, and Kase break down the inspirational night of racing from Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen in the premier class.  It was some of the most fun to watch racing of the season in the 450cc class, even though the leader was checked out for most of the race.  

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