Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

Wells Jones is a former Navy Pararescue, published author, speed hiker by night, and avid motorcyclist. Wells tells us about his travels across the Middle East, climbing mountains here in the U.S., and his infectious love of adventure.

Check out Wells' Book "A Line in the Sand"

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18 Years later… here’s our book, A Line in the Sand – Miles to Go.

Ted Kettler is the host and frontman for the Motorcycle Men Podcast. Ted is a published author and audiobook narrator. Ted tells us about his journey into motorcycles, including some interesting history during his time in the service. Ted and Drew unpack a lot about what's been happening at Harley Davidson over the last decade and debate the future of the company... among other topics.

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That dreaded feeling that creeps in, usually sometime in January, that winter will never end. You suddenly realize you need to plug your bike into a battery tender. You pace around your motorcycle, sometimes asking it if it's cold of okay. once, back in 2005, your spouse busted you petting your gas tank...

Parked Motorcycle Syndrome (PMS)... it's a thing. Mark and Drew unpack the symptoms of PMS, and how to avoid and treat it.

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Andy Janik with Heavy Enduro has just returned from AIM Expo in Las Vegas. Andy tells us about his experience at AIM, the biggest highlights, and how motorcycle shows could be improved. Andy also catches us up on his recent trips to Arizona, Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show in Cincinnati, along with no shortage of stat sheet banter.

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Keith Dowdle is a contributing editor at Cycle News Magazine. Keith got into motorcycles at a young and started working in the industry at a local dealership. Keith joined the Marines, and to his surprise found himself teaching other Marines how to ride motorcycles. From there it was on to Pro Circuit, Shoei Helmets, Honda, and retiring to a job as a motorcycle journalist.

Check out Keith's work at Cycle News

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How do I fix a flat tire on my motorcycle? How do I build a motorcycle Tool kit? Mark and Drew do a deep dive on everything they keep in their motorcycle tool kits, other popular additional tools, where to pack tools, and the kitchen sink.

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The longer you ride the more you notice how your perspective on riding motorcycles changes. You change the bike you ride, where you ride, and who you ride with. Life and the motorcycle journey are seasonal; Mark and Drew compare notes on their shifting perspectives over the last decade or more.

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Mark and Drew take a deep dive into all the ADV options from the big brands and rebake their stale lineup for current ADV trends. Some brands are missing an obvious displacement, others need wheel size changes, and much more.

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let us know what you think of our choices and what we missed.

In this episode of Moto Adventure Unscripted, we dive deep into the ultimate winter riding tips and the essential gear you need to survive the chill. Whether you are dealing with snow on the ground in the Midwest or riding through the brisk winter air in the South, we explore everything from the debate between heated grips vs. heated gloves to emergency warming hacks you can use in a pinch. Don't let dropping temperatures keep you off two wheels!

Key Takeaways & Timestamps:

• [00:00] The ultimate winter gear showdown: Balaclava vs. neck gaiter, heated grips vs. heated gloves, and heated jackets vs. heated seats.

• [05:48] The hidden advantages of riding in the cold, including better visibility through the turns and fewer people on the road.

• [09:59] Why investing in waterproof socks is a game-changer for trapping heat and keeping your feet warm.

• [20:46] Layering strategies and an overview of using the Alpinestars Bogota Pro jacket for cold weather riding.

• [22:39] The reality of heated motorcycle gear and managing the inconvenience of wires.

• [01:52:32] Extreme emergency warming hacks to prevent hypothermia, including stuffing your jacket with crumpled newspapers or dry leaves.

• [01:54:04] The hidden danger of winter riding: Why maintaining hydration is just as critical in freezing temperatures.

Join the Conversation!Do you ride in the snow? What are your go-to cold-weather riding hacks? We want to hear from you! Send us your best tips, tricks, and questions at [email protected].

Jedediah Smith is the West Virginia operations manager with Backroads of Appalachia. Jedediah hosts a tourist trophy-style off-road endurance event called "24 Hours of Appalachia". Jed tells us about his upbringing in off-road, Backroads of Appalachia's mission, and all the juicy details about attending their 24-hour endurance event.

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