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1. The Art of Storytelling in Biking
2. Lessons Learned: Tips for New Riders

Nick Jacobs is new to trail riding and film making.  He is an excellent film maker, and is showing great promise as a trail rider... ahem..

Nick became a friend after we met him at ABR.  Noel made him an egg bun.

You can watch his excellent films on YouTube here - Project Biker - YouTube

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Nick Jacobs shares his journey into the world of biking, detailing his transition from road riding to trail adventures. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of off-road riding, the importance of community, and the art of storytelling through filmmaking. Nick reflects on his experiences in Montenegro and his aspirations for future trips, emphasizing the thrill of adventure and the lessons learned along the way. The discussion also touches on advice for new riders and the vibrant adventure biking community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context
02:58 Nick's Background and Journey into Biking
06:02 Transition from Road to Trail Riding
08:47 First Experiences with Off-Road Riding
11:59 Learning and Growth in Trail Riding
14:55 The Influence of Community and Collaboration
17:59 Filmmaking and Storytelling in Biking Adventures
21:00 Future Plans and Aspirations
24:05 Reflections on the Adventure Biking Community
27:03 Advice for New Riders
30:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors


biking, trail riding, adventure, community, storytelling, filmmaking, motorcycle, experiences, tips, journey

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No apologies for releasing this again.  Definitely worth a re-listen, it could save a mate's life.

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No apologies for releasing this again.  Definitely worth a re-listen, it could save a mate's life.

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Our Internet friend George Greenslade wrote to us to suggest some podcast ideas that would appeal to new trail riders.  We agreed it was a good idea, and who better to speak to but George himself!

We share our love of tractors and small motorcycles. (but not The Archers.)

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"Nick and Beth, a young British couple, embarked on the journey of a lifetime; a motorcycle expedition from Texas to Ushuaia, Argentina.  However, their adventure took a harrowing turn in Belize:

It's almost 1am and Beth and Nick are camped in an established campground in Belize when five men armed with guns and machetes cut their way into the tent claiming to be police. After being pulled outside, the pair were then bound with ropes and forced to surrender all their possessions: Phones, GPS devices, Cameras, Go Pros, Helmet Comms, Tools, $700 in cash and memory cards filled with cherished trip photographs. This process involved an hour of Beth and Nick watching while the thieves broke into / cut open all their luggage, tipping all of their belongings onto the floor in pouring rain. Within the hour Beth and Nick’s losses amounted to almost 7000 GBP / 8800 USD.

Sadly it gets worse. After finding some spent ammunition kept as a souvenir from the USA, the thieves believed Beth and Nick were armed. Repeated explanations about the spent brass were in vain and Nick endured physical assault, being repeatedly kicked in the face with his hands tied behind his back, he was hit in the back of the head with a hunting rifle and suffered a bad concussion. Beth endured a terrifying sexual assault. Nick described to me the terror they felt while thieves put a machete to each of their throats and pointed a gun at their kneecaps, repeatedly counting down to zero in an attempt to make them reveal the location of the non-existent guns. Beth and Nick were eventually left, albeit with nothing of value but their motorcycles (which the thieves were unable to operate) face down in the mud with the hands tied. They remained here for several hours before being freed.

The police were then called, who visited the scene of the crime at 4am for just 30 minutes before leaving without offering the couple any shelter, form of communication, or peace of mind. Despite the trauma and lack of support from local authorities, Nick and Beth displayed remarkable resilience. They decided to leave the campsite immediately for their own safety, packing their soaked belongings into what luggage was still useable, they rode through the night seeking refuge in a gas station 40km away until the morning. " - Charlie Reynolds 

This is their story

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"Knox is a British company specialising in the design and manufacturing of innovative body armour and apparel, mainly for motorcycling but also other adrenalin sports too.
Knox HQ is based in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria and apparel is developed by a design team, based in the Knox Studio in London.

Knox has always had a pioneering spirit and has taken an innovative and unique approach to the development of motorcycle protection and apparel since it started, in 1981.  For Knox making protection and apparel is so much more than just the next wonder material, more than just the science of kilo newtons, CE levels and impact testing, more than a CE certificate.

It’s a passion for making great products, seeking new materials, designing better feeling, better looking, better performing protection and apparel that work for riders on any ride, in any climate, on any bike.

It’s about the synergy between protection and motorcycle clothing, so they work in harmony."

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