This week on the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Robbie Wallace, fresh from completing the 2026 Dakar Rally - one of the hardest and most dangerous motorsport events in the world.

Over 5,000 miles, 14 brutal days, and endless desert terrain… Robbie pushed through crashes, pain, and exhaustion to reach the finish line - becoming the first British rider home.

And the stories are unreal.

🏜️ In This Episode:
- What the Dakar Rally is really like
- The crash where Robbie thought he’d broken his back
- Riding through pain just to finish
- How riders survive in the middle of nowhere
- Sand dunes, navigation & near misses
- The reality of riding at speed in the desert
- What it takes to even qualify for Dakar
- The insane cost and preparation behind it
- Why riders still go back… despite everything

💥 Highlights:
- 5,000+ miles across Saudi Arabia
- 115 riders started… far fewer finished
- Crashes, helicopters, and real danger
- Sleeping in the desert with no support
- Riding on the edge for two weeks straight

This isn’t just a race.
It’s survival.

💬 Join the Conversation

👉 Could you take on the Dakar?
👉 Would you go back after a crash like that?
👉 What’s the toughest ride you’ve ever done?

Let us know in the comments.

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Are most motorcyclists actually braking wrong?

In Episode 2 of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Abbott, founder of the British Superbike School, who isn’t afraid to challenge the motorcycle training system.

Mike makes some bold claims:

• It can take 24 years for riders to become competent
• Half of riders can’t brake properly
• Some widely taught techniques may actually increase risk
• Many crashes on bends are not about speed — they’re about ability
  

And yes… this episode will definitely divide opinion.

🏍 In This Episode
We dive into:

• The biggest myths in motorcycle training
• Why many riders struggle with braking
• The truth about trail braking
• Cornering mistakes riders make
• Why junctions and bends cause so many crashes
• How to practice braking safely
• What riders should do when coming back after winter
• The problem of young and unlicensed riders
• Whether advanced training actually makes riders safer

Mike has trained hundreds of riders and worked with universities and safety organisations, and his views challenge some of the most widely accepted practices in motorcycling today.

Expect strong opinions, debate, and plenty of rider discussion.

🔥 Topics Covered

• Motorcycle braking technique
• Motorcycle cornering safety
• Motorcycle training myths
• Roadcraft vs real-world riding
• Motorcycle accident causes
• Rider confidence & skill development

💬 Join the Conversation
We want to hear from you:

👉 Do you agree with Mike?
👉 Should riders practice emergency braking more?
👉 Is motorcycle training in the UK broken?

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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Welcome to the very first episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast.

We’re five mates brought together by motorcycles, miles, and plenty of questionable decisions.

In this launch episode, we introduce ourselves, share how we got into riding, and explain what JUSTRIDE is all about.

From:

• First bikes (Honda Express, SV650s, Bandits, Fireblade dreams)
  
• 60,000+ mile journeys
  
• BMW debates (yes… there are a few of those)
  
• Wales road trips
  
• Scotland adventures
  
• Ultimate Ear upgrades
  
• Leather suit struggles
  

And future plans including Málaga, Scotland, and maybe even some green lanes…

This is the start of something big.

If you love:
🏍️ Real motorcycle stories
🏍️ Honest product opinions
🏍️ Road trip talk
🏍️ UK riding routes
🏍️ Banter between mates
🏍️ And the occasional helmet debate

You’re in the right place.

🔜 Coming Up Next:

• Helmet deep dive episode
  
• Kit talk (leathers, textiles, comms)
  
• A special guest who’s raced the Dakar Rally
  
• Big ride plans for 2026
  
• UK route recommendations
  
• European trip prep
  

We’re based in the North East of England, riding all year round (weather permitting…), and we’re bringing you along for the journey.

Drop a comment and tell us:
👉 What’s your first bike?
👉 If money was no object, what would you ride?
👉 What UK roads should we hit next?

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