Welcome back to our Torqueing Heads series, our motorcycle podcast / chat show!

Join us as we dive into the world of UK motorcycling, chatting with the industry's top influencers and decision-makers. Get ready to meet the people who shape the future of motorcycling and discover their stories and businesses like never before.

In this episode alongside BikeSocial Publisher, Steve Rose and Managing Editor, Michael Mann is Bridgestone's Senior Product Manager (Motorcycles), Gary Hartshorne. Now in his 34th year in the industry and 23rd at Bridgestone, Gary talks about the following:

• His riding history and how he began working in the motorcycling industry
• The transition from Pirelli to Bridgestone
• How tyre technology has developmed during his career
• What's motorcycling going to look like in 30 years?
• Bike development vs tyre development
• Chemicals in a tyre
• Biggest development in tyres
• Tyre brand personalities
• Dispelling tyre myths
• Drum testing
• Replacing tyres: age vs mileage
• Tyre tips when not riding
• OE tyres vs over the counter
• Working with bike manufacturers
• Most popular Bridgestone tyre
• Bike popularity affecting tyre popularity

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