JUSTRIDE Podcast

What happens when someone who once struggled with severe anxiety decides to get on a motorcycle and just keep going?

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we're joined by motorcycle traveller, reviewer and content creator Jade Rides.

Jade has ridden motorcycles across 22 countries, including an epic solo journey through 19 countries to Georgia and back. But, as we discover, the reason that adventure started wasn't quite what you'd expect…

“It was completely out of spite.” 😂

We talk about how motorcycling helped Jade deal with anxiety and build confidence, travelling alone across Europe, tackling the Stella Alpina, riding the Wild Atlantic Way and Pyrenees, and why sometimes the best approach to motorcycle travel is to stop overplanning and just go.

Jade also tells us the incredible story of finding a tiny puppy at the side of the road in Kosovo, putting her in a tank bag and eventually bringing not one — but TWO — rescue dogs home.

We also get into:

🏍️ Going from a Suzuki VanVan to riding across 22 countries
🌍 Solo motorcycle travel and overcoming anxiety
🐶 Rescuing Lucky and Max while travelling
🏁 Riding the Norton Manx R on track
🇮🇸 Testing the new Norton Atlas in Iceland
🎥 The reality of becoming a motorcycle content creator
💛 Jade and Street Twin Kim's work with Endo Riders
🇳🇵 Plans for a future women's motorcycle trip to Nepal
⚡ The future of motorcycling, electric bikes and emerging manufacturers
⛺ Why Jade thinks some motorcycle-specific camping gear is… “crap”

It's funny, open and at times incredibly personal and one of those conversations that reminds you just how much motorcycling can change someone's life.

A massive thank you to Jade for joining us.

Follow Jade Rides

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaderides/
• Website: https://jaderides.com/

Endo Riders

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endoridersuk/
• Links & fundraising: https://linktr.ee/endoriders

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Danny & Shelley from  @Intrusiveriders  are back on the JUSTRIDE Podcast — but this time, they made the trip down from Scotland to join us in person.

After a full day riding some of our favourite roads across North Yorkshire, including the Helmsley TT, Blakey Ridge and Saltburn, we headed back to the studio for a proper catch-up.

We talk about their incredible Land’s End to John O’Groats charity ride, raising £4,500 for Andy’s Man Club and Mental Health Motorbike, the reality of creating content while covering huge miles, and what they’ve got planned next.

We also put JUSTRIDE through one of our biggest real-world Group Navigation tests yet, with the whole group using the app throughout the day — giving us plenty of feedback, laughs and a few things we hadn’t even spotted ourselves.

And Danny & Shelley reveal an early idea for their next challenge… involving roughly 3,000 miles around the coast of Scotland, Ireland and England.

A huge thank you to Danny & Shelley for making the journey down, spending the day riding with us and continuing to support JUSTRIDE.

Make sure to check out  @Intrusiveriders  links: https://linktr.ee/Intrusiveriders

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CFMOTO has quickly become one of the most talked-about motorcycle brands in the UK but what’s really behind that growth?

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Jazz and Harry Hinkley from CFMOTO UK to talk about taking on some of the biggest names in motorcycling, changing perceptions around Chinese-built bikes and building a brand that’s quickly becoming impossible to ignore.

We get into the success of bikes like the 450MT, why CFMOTO believes it can challenge the established manufacturers, the importance of dealer support and parts availability, and what the future could look like for the brand.

Harry also takes us behind the scenes of racing Red Bull Romaniacs, tells us about his rather impressive garage — including a CR500 AF, Husqvarna 300, SLAM 250, GasGas trials bike and KX250 — and explains why apparently the answer to most off-road problems is simply to “gas it out.”

We also chat about:
- CFMOTO’s huge growth in the UK
- Taking on the established motorcycle brands
- Why the 450MT has been such a success
- Harry’s Red Bull Romaniacs experience
- Jazz & Harry’s approach to marketing CFMOTO
- How the CFMOTO story started with agriculture and ATVs
- Changing perceptions of Chinese motorcycles
- Becoming number one in the UK four-wheel market
- ABR Festival chaos, racing and plenty of stories along the way
- And what it’s like working, riding and building a business together as husband and wife

A proper mix of motorcycles, racing, business and the personalities behind one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry.

Subscribe to the JUSTRIDE Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping motorcycle culture.

CFMOTO Links:
- https://linktr.ee/cfmotouk
- https://www.cfmoto.co.uk/
- https://www.facebook.com/cfmotouk
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYX6CepSrPAjBEBvAV1K-vg
- https://www.instagram.com/cfmotouk.motorcycles/

#JUSTRIDE #CFMOTO #CFMOTOUK #Motorcycles #450MT #AdventureMotorcycle #MotorcyclePodcast

Just three years ago, Anna Maria Gilbert — better known as Footpegs — had never ridden a motorcycle. Eight months after getting into riding she was already discovering the world of off-road, and now she's preparing for her biggest challenge yet: a multi-day rally raid across Morocco.

And she's doing it while living with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) and hypermobility.

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, Anna joins us alongside Adam to talk about her rapid journey into motorcycling, discovering adventure riding, learning to ride off-road and why she seems incapable of saying no to a challenge.

But there's a much bigger reason behind her upcoming Morocco adventure.

After spending years knowing something wasn't quite right and eventually receiving her PoTS diagnosis, Anna is using the rally to raise money and awareness for PoTS UK — helping support others who may still be fighting to be heard or searching for answers.

Anna is refreshingly realistic about the challenge. Five consecutive days of riding across demanding terrain will push her physically, and she openly admits she doesn't know whether her body will allow her to reach the finish.

But she's going to give it everything.

🏍️ SUPPORT ANNA'S MOROCCO CHALLENGE

Donate to Anna's fundraiser for PoTS UK
https://www.justgiving.com/page/footpegs

Every £5 donated also gives you an entry into Anna's charity raffle, with prizes donated by some brilliant motorcycle and adventure brands.

📲 FOLLOW ANNA / FOOTPEGS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f.ootpegs/

❤️ LEARN MORE ABOUT PoTS
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/potsuk

In this episode we talk about:
- Going from horses to motorcycles
- Getting her motorcycle licence and riding to Spain just months later
- Discovering off-road and adventure riding
- Training for a rally raid across Morocco
- Living and riding with PoTS
- Hypermobility and managing energy levels
- The long journey to getting a diagnosis
- Why she's raising money for PoTS UK
- Building the stamina needed for consecutive days off-road
- Motorcycle kit, bike setup and finding the right adventure bike
- Spain, Morocco and their favourite places to ride
- Why sometimes the best adventures start with absolutely no plan

A brilliant conversation about motorcycles, adventure, determination and doing the things you love — even when you can't guarantee how they'll turn out.

Subscribe to the JUSTRIDE Podcast for more conversations with the riders, creators and people making the motorcycle community what it is.

#Footpegs #PoTS #PoTSUK #AdventureMotorcycling #RallyRaid #Morocco #MotorcyclePodcast #AdventureBike #OffRoadMotorcycle #JUSTRIDE

From meeting through a TikTok live and one simple message — “I really like your bike” — to building a relationship, community and motorcycle channel together, Danny and Shelley of Intrusive Riders have a story filled with adventures, mistakes, laughter and purpose.

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we discover how they met, why they chose a bungee jump for their first date and how their honest approach to motorcycle content has connected with riders across the UK.

Shelley talks openly about her journey as a relatively new rider, including the mistakes, confidence struggles and advanced training that have helped her become safer and more confident on the bike. We also discuss cornering, target fixation, changing motorcycles, trusting your tyres and why riders should never feel pressured to prove themselves.

Danny shares the deeply personal story behind one of their most vulnerable videos, the overwhelming response it received and why it inspired their biggest challenge yet.

From 11–15 August 2026, Danny and Shelley will ride more than 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats over five days without using motorways. Along the way, they will host four motorcycle nights to raise money and awareness for Andy’s Man Club and Mental Health Motorbike.

This is more than a motorcycle journey. It is about encouraging people to talk, reach out and realise that they do not have to face difficult moments alone.

Follow Intrusive Riders, register for one of the bike nights and support the charity ride: https://linktr.ee/Intrusiveriders

In this episode:

• How Danny and Shelley met through TikTok
• The message that started their relationship
• Their bungee-jump first date
• Showing the real and imperfect side of motorcycle life
• Shelley’s riding mistakes and confidence journey
• Advanced rider training and improving cornering
• The pressures and realities of creating motorcycle content
• Grief, vulnerability and mental wellbeing
• The video that reached around one million people
• Their 1,000-mile Land’s End to John O’Groats charity ride
• The NC500, motorcycle camping and Scottish midges
• Their dream motorcycles and favourite roads

Follow JUSTRIDE: https://linktr.ee/justride_app

Subscribe for more conversations with the riders, creators and organisations shaping the future of motorcycling.

#IntrusiveRiders #MotorcyclePodcast #MotorcycleCommunity #MentalHealthAwareness #AndysManClub #MentalHealthMotorbike #MotorcycleCouple #LandEndToJohnOGroats #JUSTRIDE

John Bennett - better known as Lamb Chop Rides joins the JUSTRIDE Podcast to share the story behind one of the UK’s best-loved motorcycle YouTube channels.

From modifying an old Fireblade in his garage and documenting the build online to growing a community of more than 150,000 subscribers, John explains how a lifelong obsession with motorcycles gradually became something much bigger.

We talk about the origins of the Lamb Chop Rides name, his earliest and most questionable YouTube videos, working with motorcycle manufacturers, owning the Kawasaki Ninja H2 he never thought he could afford and the reality of balancing content creation with work and family life.

John also shares why riding remains such an important form of escape, reflects honestly on recovering from his accident in Cyprus and takes us back through unforgettable European adventures, dream bikes and the motorcycles he still wants to ride.

An honest, funny and properly bike-mad conversation with one of the most recognisable creators in the UK motorcycle community.

If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe and let us know your favourite Lamb Chop Rides video in the comments.

 ⁨@LambChopRides⁩ Links:
Patreon: patreon.com/LambChopRides
Instagram: instagram.com/lamb_chop_rides
Facebook: facebook.com/LambchopRides
Twitter: twitter.com/lambchops1971

What does it really take to ride a motorcycle through the Himalayas?

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we’re joined by our partners Raj and Manish from Royal Bikers who lead motorcycle expeditions through some of the most breathtaking and challenging places on earth.

From Ladakh and Spiti to Nepal and Bhutan, Royal Bikers take riders far beyond the usual motorcycle tour. This is about altitude, preparation, resilience, brotherhood, local knowledge and the kind of adventure that changes the way you see yourself.

We talk about what riding in the Himalayas actually feels like, why riders need time to acclimatise, what happens when the weather turns, why the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is so well suited to the terrain, and why mental strength matters just as much as riding ability.

Raj and Manish also share the story behind the Headlight Foundation, their social impact initiative supporting remote communities in the regions they ride through.

This one is about much more than motorcycles. It’s about pushing yourself, respecting the mountains, giving back, and creating stories that stay with you for life.

🏍️ In This Episode:

- How Royal Bikers began
- Riding through Ladakh, Spiti, Nepal and Bhutan
- Why the Himalayas are unlike anywhere else
- What riders need to know before travelling to Ladakh
- Altitude, acclimatisation and mental resilience
- Reaching Umling La at 19,024ft
- Why riders become emotional in the mountains
- The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
- Riding where Google Maps doesn’t work
- The Headlight Foundation
- How Royal Bikers and JUSTRIDE are working together

Royal Bikers Links:
- Website: https://royalbikers.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/royalbikers/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royal.bikers/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5SE1x1Qt9nRf1E7ehDNzCg

💬 Would you ride the Himalayas?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

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#JUSTRIDE #RoyalBikers #AdventureMotorcycling #Himalayas #Ladakh #RoyalEnfield #RoyalEnfieldHimalayan #MotorcyclePodcast #MotorcycleTravel #AdventureBike #MotorcycleAdventure #ADVLife #MotorbikeLife #HeadlightFoundation

How do you go from a handful of riders meeting in a field… to creating one of the biggest motorcycle festivals in the UK?

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we sit down with Alun Davies, founder of Adventure Bike Rider Magazine and the ABR Festival, to hear the incredible story behind one of motorcycling's greatest success stories.

From growing up in the Rhondda Valley and riding a CZ 175 across South Wales, to travelling the world, climbing mountains, riding through Morocco, and building a community that now brings together more than 20,000 riders every year, Alun shares the experiences, adventures and lessons that shaped his journey.

We talk about the early days of adventure travel, the crash that led to the creation of Adventure Bike Rider Magazine, the growth of ABR Festival, and why adventure is far more about mindset than location.

Along the way there are stories involving mountain summits, Nortons, Morocco, the Himalayas, the Appalachian Trail, serial killers, and one very muddy Bog of Doom...

🏍️ In This Episode:

• Growing up riding in South Wales
• The CZ 175 that started it all
• Riding to Morocco in the 1970s
• Creating Adventure Travel magazine
• Climbing the Eiger with his son
• The crash that inspired Adventure Bike Rider Magazine
• How ABR Festival was born
• Growing from 40 riders to 20,000+ attendees
• Why adventure riding is more accessible than people think
• The future of ABR Festival
• Incredible stories from a lifetime of travel and exploration

💬 We'd love to hear from you:
- Have you ever been to ABR Festival?
- What's been your biggest motorcycle adventure so far?
- And where would your dream ride take you?
Drop your answers in the comments below 👇

ABR Links:
- Website: https://www.adventurebikerider.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventurebikerider/
- X: https://x.com/ABRmagazine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_bike_rider/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3W1VGuvIvZDir7v5FA6qyg

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#ABRFestival #AdventureBikeRider #AdventureMotorcycling #MotorcyclePodcast #MotorbikeAdventure #AdventureBike #MotorcycleTravel #ADVLife #BMWGS #TriumphTiger #AfricaTwin #Tenere700 #MotorcycleCommunity #Overlanding #MotorcycleLife #MotorbikeLife #AdventureTravel #JustRidePodcast

What actually matters when buying motorcycle gear?

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, we're joined by Ed from BikerHeadz, someone who's spent more than 30 years working in the motorcycle clothing industry.

From riding motorcycles since the age of four to working with some of the biggest names in motorcycle gear, Ed has spent decades helping riders understand what works, what doesn't, and what really matters when it comes to staying comfortable, protected, and enjoying life on two wheels.

We dive into the biggest myths surrounding motorcycle clothing, helmets, Gore-Tex, armour, gloves, boots, CE ratings, airbag systems, and the products that are genuinely changing the riding experience.

If you've ever wondered whether expensive gear is worth it, if Gore-Tex is really different, or whether riders are buying gear for the right reasons, this episode is for you.

🏍️ In This Episode:

- How Ed got his first job selling motorcycle gear as a teenager
- Growing up surrounded by motorcycles and racing
- Why most riders don't actually buy gear for safety
- Carbon helmets explained
- The truth about Schuberth, Arai, Shoei and premium helmets
- Why Pinlock is both overrated and underrated
- Gore-Tex myths and misconceptions
- CE armour ratings explained
- Airbags, boots and rider protection
- The rise of adventure riding
- Electric motorcycles and the future of motorcycling
- The products Ed genuinely recommends

💬 We'd love to hear your thoughts:
- What's the best piece of riding gear you've ever bought?
- What's the biggest waste of money you've ever spent on motorcycle kit?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

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#MotorcyclePodcast #MotorcycleGear #BikerHeadz #ABRFestival #AdventureMotorcycling #MotorcycleLife #MotorbikeLife #AdventureBike #MotorcycleCommunity #Rukka #Schuberth #MotorcycleHelmet #MotorcycleSafety #TouringMotorcycles #JustRidePodcast

Linda Belvedere grew up around motorcycles, riding with her dad and dreaming of owning a Ducati.

Years later, after working in the motorcycle industry and seeing first-hand how limited the options were for women riders, she decided to do something about it.

In this episode of the JUSTRIDE Podcast, Linda shares her journey from Honda employee to founder of LJ Moto Fashion, a motorcycle clothing brand designed by a rider, for riders.

In this episode:
- Growing up around motorcycles
- Learning to ride in Switzerland
- Why women's motorcycle gear often misses the mark
- Starting a motorcycle clothing brand from scratch
- The challenges of launching a product business
- Ducati ownership and Alpine riding
- Women in motorcycling
- Building a business in a male-dominated industry

Whether you're a rider, entrepreneur, or someone thinking about getting into motorcycling, there's plenty to take away from this conversation.

Linda's Links:
Website: https://ljmotofashion.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lj_motofashion/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ljmcfashion
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-jean-women-s-motorcycle-fashion-ltd/
YouTube:  @lj_motofashion 

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