Listen to Alan and Chris recap the Michaux dual sport held on August 19, 2023.  They review the event in detail, talk about Hancock (also in August 2023) and then go over the events coming up the rest of the year.  

And listen closely for a story someone sleeping on a shower bench at Michaux.. :)

If you're interested in a good condition dual sport bike, see the link in the description!

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Join the guys with special guests Chris and Matt as they discuss the Durty Dabbers and Baby Burr dual sports, along with the NE24 Hr challenge.  We discuss the ride, the venues, the terrain, and tell a story about a wild man with a hiking stick.

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Short episode as I chronicle going to get a new bike.

For sale bike is linked here

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We talk to Ed Abdo about his long career in the motorcycle industry.  

In part two of this episode,  Ed tells us about becoming an author, a teacher, owning his own track, and the Zoar Valley Moto Park restoration.  And of course we talk about motorcycles!

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News update on a smash and grab at Filer's Powersports. There is a $10000 reward.  Please find the VINs here:
YAMAHA
YZ450 - JYACJ34C2PA003174
YZ125 - JYACE34C8PA008657
TTR110 - JYACE25E9PA006815
TTR230  - 9C6CG28E4P0002342

SUZUKI
RMZ250 - JS1EC11C6P7100255
RMZ450 - JS1DZ11C3N7100303
RM85 - RFDRD16C2N1100230

KAYO
KT 250 - L6JSBNLC8N1000037

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We talk to Ed Abdo about his long career in the motorcycle industry.   We go through his entire journey, from a start on a Rupp Goat minibike.  His story starts with sweeping floors in a shop, and goes all the way to working for American Honda.  

In part one he tells us about the early days and goes into a road racing injury story that had us cringing but is triumphant.  We finish up talking about his time with Honda.  

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Alan, Adam and Chris go over dual sport rides from beginning to end.  We talk what a dual sport is, what your bike set up should be, what to ride, what not to ride, tire choice, and then end with some stories about our rides.

Listen to the end for the latest in WNY news for 2023.

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Current Palmyra Racing Association president, Sheryl LaDelfa, talks to us in this episode.  We learn about her rise from being a moto mom with a borrowed trailer to president of the region's most prestigious motocross club.  She tells us the stories that got her there and about the friends who helped along the way.

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We talk to current pro motocrosser Trevor Schmidt.    He tells us about his start in racing, his 10 (!) trips to Loretta's, and his bike set up. He also talks about his current pro career and his plans for the future.  

And he tells us how even being a pro rider can't stop you from getting picked on by your sister!

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Joined by YouTube content creator Warren (LCARS ADV) we discuss the Michaux dual sport, our impression of it, and the changes.

We also discussed other events, a motorcycle vacation story, and GPX motorcycles.

We finish up with riding/racing news break.  Listen to catch all the Loretta Lynn's news as well as insider info on the Hogback King Of The Hill on 8/20-8/21!

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