Episode 82 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Our guest is Eric Trow, a contributing editor at Rider and the head of Stayin’ Safe Advanced Rider Training. We discuss some of our favorite rides, the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and other highways, and the story behind Eric’s grandfather’s Indian Chief.

Episode 81 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Shinko Tires. Our guest is Kyle Bradshaw, brand manager for Nelson-Rigg, a California-based company that has been making high-quality motorcycle luggage, covers, and apparel since 1982. Bradshaw shares Nelson-Rigg’s backstory as a family business and tells us about the Nelson-Rigg, Route 1, and Rigg Gear lines of luggage and other products.

LINKS: Nelson-Rigg, Nelson-Rigg $300 Giveaway, Shinko Tires, Big East Powersports Show

Our guest on Episode 80 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Scott Calhoun, who co-founded Butler Maps with Fred and Court Butler. We talk about how Butler Maps got started, what goes into ranking the best motorcycle roads, and how Butler Maps are created. There are more than 50 Butler Maps for the U.S. covering the best paved roads, dirt roads, Backcountry Discovery Routes, and more.

LINKS: ButlerMaps.com, Butler Maps on Facebook, Butler Maps on Instagram, Butler Maps on YouTube

Our guest on Episode 79 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Gordon McCall, Director of Motorsports at Quail Lodge & Golf Club. McCall oversees The Quail MotoFest, formerly known as The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, which takes place Saturday, May 17, at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. In addition to 11 traditional classes, there will be three featured classes: Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura, and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS. And the Legend of the Sport honoree will be Troy Lee. Tickets for The Quail MotoFest are available online or at the gate.

LINKS: The Quail MotoFest, @TheQuailEvents (Facebook), @TheQuailEvents (Instagram)

Episode 78 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Western Power Sports. In this episode, Greg and Duke talk about the 50th anniversary of the Honda Gold Wing and their video “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” They also talk about 2025 Daytona Bike Week: races, bike shows, Main Street, beach riding, and more.

LINKS: “Think You Know the Gold Wing? Think Again.” (YouTube), 2025 Daytona Bike Week Recap, Western Power Sports

Our guest on Episode 77 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Greg Sermabeikian, owner of Anthony’s Leatherworks and MX Boot Resole and Repair, which provides full services to alter, repair, refinish, and restore leather motorcycle jackets, suits, gloves, and boots. Anthony’s Leatherworks is a sponsor of MotoAmerica and an authorized service provider for Alpinestars, Dainese, Mithos, Rev’It, Spidi, and other leading brands.

LINKS: AnthonysLeatherworks.com, MXBootRepair.com

On Episode 76 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast, co-hosts Greg Drevenstedt and Kevin Duke talk about Rider Magazine’s 50th anniversary and new motorcycles for the 2025 model year. This episode is sponsored by HardDrive American V-Twin products.

LINKS: Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide, HardDrive

Our guest on Episode 75 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Sebastian Schoepe, the new CEO of EAGLERIDER, the world’s largest motorcycle rental and tour company. We talk to Schoepe about EAGLERIDER’s winter getaway tours, new off-road tours in Las Vegas, and more. This episode is sponsored by HardDrive American V-Twin products.

LINKS: EAGLERIDER, HardDrive

Our guest on Episode 74 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Mike Noyes, the founder and visionary CEO of ALIV Worldwide, which provides curated powersports adventures. ALIV, a “country club for badasses,” helps participants get out of their comfort zone and strive for personal growth and transformation.

LINKS: ALIVworldwide.com, ALIV on Instagram

Episode 73 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by Fire Power. Our guest is Austin Rothbard, Founder and CEO of Twisted Road, a peer-to-peer motorcycle rental platform. We learn how the rental process works, from both the owner and renter perspectives. Peer-to-peer rentals are a great way to try out new motorcycles or fly into an area for a motorcycle tour.

LINKS: Twisted Road, FirePowerParts.com