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Robin kicks things off with a hearty congratulations to Brian on his shiny new Disco Linux machine (Macbook Air). We then move swiftly into the realm of armored fashion, directing our attention to Tourmaster's Mariner jacket. If your wardrobe could use an upgrade with one of these bad boys, listen up.

Onto actual riding territory, Robin's glad to be once again surrounded by the twisted sisters while Brian reminisces about Florence, Kentucky. Epic storytelling soon covers drizzly weather, painted line roads and hunting down ultra-rare trails that only seasoned riders should consider. It's drama worthy of a low-budget action film.

A bit of tech-talk covers our go-to route planner for what are better color gradients and vector graphics. You know, the kind of stuff that causes sleep deprivation among sport touring enthusiasts. No goats were harmed in the recording of this podcast but in fielding listener questions, well ... let's just say we aren't taking prisoners.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e19/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Robin's heading to TX while reminiscing about Colorado. He and Brian chat about adventures across the country while returning briefly to tech talk about Travis's new Honda CB650R. Feeling the same sudden quiet as children after summer camp, a bit of humor points to hair-raising encounters with oblivious deer in Southern Indiana.

Our journey continues with camping escapades outside Fruita. Then, it's a sharp turn onto a mountain passes that could put just about anyone over the edge. Roadside dinner confessions (apparently durability beats taste) meet tales of ten year old bourbon, all of it steeped in lies ... and camaraderie.

Brian eventually navigates through a myriad of twists and turns, both literal and figurative, of Heartland backroads. Among stories that'd scare off deer lurk references to merging multiple screens. Well, that and avoiding what are apparently in-betweener Harleys but hey, at least they sound good.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e18/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Our esteemed host Robin is on vacation, leaving us in the capable hands of Brian and Travis. Why plan content when we have free-form banter? Also, a grin that refuses to be tamed, possibly induced by the sheer randomness of everything.

Our seated tour de force takes a deep dive excursion into some unorthodox topics, including the unique gravitational pull of motorcycle tanks (bike anatomy or anti-physics?). Then, we riff about bikes with more displacement than a hippopotamus on roller skates. That's right, 650's not just a random number thrown in there for giggles.

As if to keep you from any sensible talk, we segue into something akin to motorcycle therapy ... discussing charming bike flaws like you would an obstinate yet lovable pet. But don't fret over your chain too much. It's just an emotional crutch for troubled riders trying to shove all their existential problems onto a piece of metal.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e17/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Step right up for your obscure motorcycle references and basic two wheel banter! We kick things off by resolving electrical issues on a Triumph 675 Street Triple R. We then delve into safety measures in our typical vague manner, leaving you (the listener) to decipher what standards should be met.

Our second act blends cultural commentary and sarcasm in overly ornate detail. Topics range from vintage Suzuki GS rallies to scouting for safe lodging. A cryptic "One Man Caravan" reference adds a bit of enigmatic charm for your abstract amusement.

Eventually, we visit more profound topics like engine guards and stamina levels during a lengthy ride. Notes about overcoming adversity and gaining rider confidence wrap it up tidy. Whether you're enlightened or mildly amused is entirely subjective but at the very least, it's great listening material for the commute!

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e16/
Music by Otis McDonald

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With banter akin to tires chucking squirrel grease and the enigma of compass needles always pointing North, Brian and Robin introduce their usual mechanical anti-insights. Appreciate along as they speak the language of levers, spoons, teeth that dig into tires and ride leading dynamics. There's even time left over for a bike purchase identity crisis.

Much like peacocks at a flamingo party or square wheels on your motorbike, parts of the discussion just don't fit. However, the weather pattern tips might help you get better at ... something. Your hosts also give it a goose (whatever "it" is), offering up prime examples of mental manipulation in wet conditions.

Finally, get served with reflections on mountainous regions where the travel menu holds fewer ingredients than Mom's cheap chilli recipe. Hidden beneath delightful non-sequiturs (missives like "if we choose your", "senseless"and "look at 32" will haunt your dreams) are potential gems of wisdom about curvy route scouting and roadside repairs. As for the latter, sometimes life doesn't offer choices beyond jumping off a cliff or riding back into town repentant atop an ass.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e15/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Our hosts discuss motorbike adventures worthy of Homer's Odyssey. Peppered with mechanical mishaps and astute geographic observations (including an enlightening anecdote about Oshkosh, Wisconsin), the journey features everything from shenanigans around Lake Michigan to ordering online through Atomic Moto. There are plenty of opportunities to side-eye dodgy elevation maps while fumbling with onboard cameras.

At the National Motorcycle Museum, we observe complex motorbike anatomy in the form of cafe cowlings, throttle stops and essentials underneath. You might even start picking up on cryptic dialogues reminiscent of modernist poetry. Remember folks, "history is the future is our history is the future."

Meanwhile in Maggie land, turning keys initiates fuel pump priming (who knew?). That's assuming the electromagnetic chip in said key is able to communicate with the immobilizer antenna that's stuffed into her Triumph's airbox. Ah, British engineering.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e14/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Robin, Brian and Travis discuss motorcycle tech, navigation apps and the joy (or not) of Zoom conference calls. In typical fashion, we blink at CAN bus jargon only to laugh at immobilizer fails. Isn't being stranded fun?

Long story short, you don't need LED lights or adjustable electronic suspension to enjoy a ride. Then again, fuel injection, ABS and traction control are nice. Prepare to hear about pertinent pre-ride woes that will have you swearing at your ECU (until the bike starts).

Eventually, we're joined by Alex Gay of RideWithGPS.com. Alex helps us navigate the world of ... navigation. More specifically, he better explains the great platform that is RWGPS.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e13/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Just when you thought your boredom couldn't possibly get any deeper, here's a podcast that was born to test your tolerance for restlessness. Tune in to the Brian & Robin show where they bask in the glory of existentialist queries like "Robin, did you ride?" and absolutely revolutionary responses such as "yeah", "yes" and our favorite, "I don't know". There's also some motorcycling addiction discussion going on.

In case you're wondering what all the motorbike talk is about, Robin clearly has a deep passion for cypher-filled URLs and oddly specific Indiana geography. Brian remains firmly committed to his bout of narcolepsy via awake sleeping techniques. All this paired with sterling advice highlighted by "Don't screw it up now".

Come along if you're into indiscernible innuendos, mastering wakeful sleep or have been dying for someone to offer vivid descriptions of places that sound suspiciously made up (Piru anyone?). It's okay, though because we're all just trying to avoid ... well we're not sure what exactly but it feels important. Prepare yourself for riding routes both weirdly entertaining and entertainingly weird.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e12/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Radio TRO, where sanity isn't needed and adventure is a detour on a goat path. That's right, folks! Host Brian has such an abnormal affinity for riding these narrow trails that he's terrified bystanders into giving him the thousand-yard stare.

Now, not everyone shares his sardonic love for imminent curves. We'll also dive into the world of toolkits that inexplicably come with motorcycles because apparently, manufacturers assume that all riders moonlight as mechanics. Let's all keep that rusty spark plug wrench close to heart (emphasis on rusty).

Slip in stories by special guest Murrae Haynes about mind-boggling encounters with Harley riders keeping pace "sort-of" and Robin's adrenal triggers mean this episode gets weirder than pineapple on pizza. Strap in (or don't, no judgement) as we carve our way through bike chatter mid-apex and beer-fueled tall tales after the fact. It's all same-same but uniquely different in our latest motorbike misadventure.

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e11/
Music by Otis McDonald

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Join us for our latest episode as Robin & Brian teeter on the edge of sanity, pondering whether or not to cancel this week's recording session. Spoiler ... they didn't, which is great or else you'd miss out on some pure comedic gold. Come along for the ride, though it's less about actual riding and more about somehow ending up totally discombobulated whilst taking a corner with gusto.

You'll find answers to burning questions that we wish someone would ask (seriously, where are all you listeners at?), questionable hunting ethics involving Amish antlers, intoxicatingly confusing screen sharing sessions and what can only be described as podcast chaos distilled down to its finest essence.

Things may get a bit rocky but remember, two thirds of stellar pavement always outweighs a third of "meh" rough stuff (are we talking life metaphors now?). Oh, and there's also something about shifting a lot. We'll sort it out eventually. Tune in if you like your chaotic energy served with a side order of cynical humor!

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2023e10/
Music by Otis McDonald