In this episode of Man On Fire Moto, I sit down with Oli, manager of the Learn to Ride program at High Desert Harley-Davidson in Boise, Idaho.

We talk about how Oli got into rider education, what we’ve both learned from teaching riders over the years, and why instructors need to keep learning too. A big part of the conversation is about continuing education, improving as instructors, and always looking for better ways to help students understand the skills they need on the road.

We also get into what makes rider training meaningful beyond just completing a class. It’s about helping people build confidence, improve their skills, and keep learning long after the course is over.

One thing that really comes through when you listen to Oli is how much he cares about people. He’s passionate about teaching, learning, and helping riders become the best riders they can be.

It was a great conversation about motorcycles, training, teaching, and why none of us should ever stop learning.

You can lean more about High Desert Harley Davidson at highdeserthd.com

Great conversation with Terra Sampson, owner of Motorcycle Training, Inc. in the Tri-Cities, Washington.

We sit down and talk about rider training, Terra’s background, how she first got into motorcycles, and the experiences that led her to where she is today.

The first part of the video features riding footage submitted by Terra. For the second half, come along for my ride home on the Weston-Elgin Highway and through Summerville, Oregon. That footage was recorded in the spring, when there was still snow on the ground. The footage I recorded in July was too smoky to use, so we're trading wildfire haze for mountain roads and a little snow.

Enjoy the conversation, and enjoy the ride.

Short intro podcast to explain the story behind Man On Fire Moto and why I have my obsession with 2 wheels. This is one of my early podcasts https://www.youtube.com/live/2Gvoe1dZv3E?si=38pEm9sel7II8jZU Then this was a real fun podcast that tells the lighter part of my story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ElJ8smdt2X0HGZU0i800a?si=a6d1c895e9024dcf.

Great time going for a ride with the 2 ladies the started the riding group 208 Moto Mavens Christianne and Jackie . We discuss rider training and their experience entering into the motorcycle community. We had a great ride around Lake Lowell and the deer flat wildlife refuge. You can Find the Mavens on all the socials

Today's interview is with Tom Berry, fellow STAR instructor and his daughter Katelyn Berry. Katelyn talks about growing up with motorcycles from rider with Tom on his bike to learning on dirt bikes and graduating to the street and track.