Motorcycling is typically a group or community affair, but at some point, taking a ride by yourself is necessary on several fronts. Mark and Drew discuss how the evolution takes place, the pros and cons of riding solo, and how to make solo riding more comfortable.

Who are the top four most influential people in the motorcycle space? Mark and Drew debate the most influential racers, movie stars, engineers, and enthusiasts who would be worthy of being placed on the "Mount Rushmore of motorcycles."

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Mark joins Drew to unpack all of the different varieties of motorcycle luggage, from saddlebags, panniers, tail bags, top boxes, tank bags, and all the accessories.

Andrew is the owner-operator of Nashville Moto Repair. Andrew tells us about his journey from corporate automotive engineer to online education to vintage motorcycle shop owner. He takes us on a deep dive into Ural Motorcycle's history and the visceral experience of operating a sidecar.

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The middleweight ADV market is very hot right now with lots of options for every kind of rider. Mark and Drew discuss the merits and their experience with various options on the market now, along with choosing the best bike for different shoppers in the middleweight segment.

Check out some stat sheet racing at the long below:

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KC Elkins, custom motorcycle builder and cross-country racer joins us again to tell us about the upcoming Kentucky Moto Fest rally September 26-28.

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Buying a motorcycle is one thing; understanding all the costs that go into owning and operating a motorcycle is a few dollars more. Mark and Drew discuss all the "hidden" costs of riding a motorcycle, especially a Dual-Sport or ADV motorcycle.

Drew put 2,000 miles on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over the last 4 weeks, including riding through Rural Ohio, the Southern Ohio Adventure Loop (SOAL), the Bluegrass Region Adventure Passageway (BRAP), and the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). Mark interviews Drew about the specs and experience of riding the Himmy in all of these conditions and how it stacks up against the ADV market.

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Gary Goodwin is the Owner Operator of USA Motortoys, importer of Kove USA and GPX Moto. If you've been interested in having a street-legal 450 Dakar Rally bike, this is your chance to hear the details behind those bikes, the Kove 800X Pro and 800X Rally among others.

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A listener requested a "How to prepare for Red River Scramble" episode and here it is. Mark and Drew unpack the who, what, when, where, why of Red River Scramble, what to expect, where to be, and the secret to a good time.

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Check out other good episodes we mentionedEP78: Riding Gear - Moto Adventurer Unscripted | Podcast on SpotifyEP90: Motorcycle Tool Kits by Moto Adventurer Unscripted