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

Jeff Pierce is a close friend who's closely responsible for helping me find adventure riding. Jeff purchased a KTM 990 new and rode it solo from Ohio to Alaska. He tells us about his return to motorcycles after his Navy discharge, his trip to Alaska, scrambling a Harley Sportster, and more. This episode was originally recorded in February 2023.

Check out Chris McCandless's story "Into the Wild"

After a long break, Podcasts are back. This episode has been in the can since January 2023. Matt Kelley is a good friend of mine and BMW GS Trophy Competitor. Matt is a seasoned adventure rider, racer, and "big bike" enthusiast. We talk about his trip to Mongolia to compete in the BMW GS Trophy, building his Scrambled Sportster, his preference for ADV motorcycles over dirt bikes, and a whole lot more.

Check out Matt's Hill climb run @ 2023 March Moto Madness

More about GS Trophy Mongolia

MMM 2018 Hillclimb

Another returning guest, Aled Morgan is a Rally Racer, off-roader, and former Motorsports industry marketing specialist. We recap the best parts of the Dakar Rally along with some deeper analysis of the final results. That transitions into a larger discussion about Rally Racing. Aled goes on to convince me that Motocross is one of the best ways to get into dirt bikes which transitions into philosophy about how to evolve in motorcycling.

We also try to predict a little bit about the future motorcycle market and end with a love letter to the XR650.

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Jeff Dozier is the architect of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). We sit down to discuss the genesis behind the planning and development of the DBBB, what went into the official "construction" of the DBBB. We chat about maintenance, the importance of partnership with local municipalities and trail organizations, how expansion is done, and a little about his motorcycle experience.

Check out the DBBB: https://www.ridethedbbb.org/

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The Narrows Road Closure: https://youtu.be/2azCZMo9Jhw

Tread Lightly: https://treadlightly.org/learn/recreation-tips/dirt-biking/

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Bryan Campbell is the head of media communications for Alpinestars adventure touring. We met many years ago when he was working as a journalist in the automotive and motorcyclist industries. We talk about his new transition to Alpinestars, we dive into the various gear available for adventure and dual-sport riders. We talk about new technology, the new airbag technology filtering down from the Dakar Rally, where Alpinestars intends to go this year, along with the backstory of how Bryan got into journalism and his experience with motorcycles.

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Fortnine Halo Jacket review:

https://youtu.be/MMA5axr-Syc

Alpinestars Venture XT Jacket: https://www.alpinestars.com/products/venture-xt-jacket

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Payton is a Kentucky native and off-road woods racer. In 2022, Payton stood on top of the podium in both Kentucky Cross-Country (KXCR) and Indiana Cross-Country racing series (IXCR) as the top pro racer. We talk about the highs and lows of his journey to the series' champion this year, the damage to both bikes and body, and the gratitude he has for the people that helped get him to the top step. 

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After a full season of Adventure Motorcycle Cross-country racing I sit down with Conrad Stodgell, Andy Janik, and Kevin Madison to talk about what we learned from racing 500-pound street bikes off-road in the Kentucky XC Racing (KXCR) series. We discuss lessons learned, strategies, how to set the bikes up, the best and worst parts of racing, some industry news, and more. 

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Matt is a Nevada-based adventure rider and hooligan racer. Matt and I talk about desert racing, his adventures with his former Triumph Tiger, and the difference between life in the northeast versus living out west. Matt and I get into dirt bikes versus adv bikes for racing, the specific flavors of west coast desert racing, the loss of his Tiger 800, the acquisition of his new 900 Rally Pro, Racing Reno to Vegas, and more.

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https://www.instagram.com/z1kwnderer 

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This morning was the end of Stage 4 of the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Dakar coverage is very hard to come by and I want to invite more people to follow the race because it's such an amazing spectacle, so Mark Scherrens and talk about how 2023 Rally is unfolding, how it differs from prior years, how the rules and new competitors are shaking up the event, rally highlights, who to watch and what we expect to see going forward.

Dakar Results

https://www.dakar.com/en/rankings

Lyndon Poskitt Malle Moto

https://youtu.be/JjF_m99VAv8

Itchy Boots training with Mason Klein & crowdfunding

https://youtu.be/SAou9wA41Ec

Roadbook Video with Skyler Howes

https://youtu.be/4Q_iisT7RWc