Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast
Adventure Rider Radio | Adventure Motorcycling
Updated 2 days agoAdventure Rider Radio is the original adventure motorcycle podcast, established in 2014 and now the world’s longest-running show dedicated to adventure motorcycling. It features in-depth conversations, real-world stories, and expert insight from the people who ride, explore, and shape the adventure motorcycling world. Hosted by Jim Martin and released weekly, the show brings you experienced riders, trainers, industry professionals, and long-distance travelers sharing hard-earned lessons about riding skills, motorcycle travel, trip planning, bike setup, gear, and the realities of life on two wheels. From remote expeditions to rider development and decision-making on the road, Adventure Rider Radio goes beyond surface-level talk to explore the thinking, preparation, and experience behind adventure motorcycling.
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Episodes (625)
Africa - The Most Difficult - Lyndon Poskitt
Adventurer and motorcyclist Lyndon Poskitt, Races to Places, has now completed travelling the world, culminating in Africa. He shares some of his experiences with mixed feelings about the continent and the countries within, a place he said was the hardest, most difficult, most dangerous continent that he travelled.More motorcycle travel episodes available on Adventure Rider Radio at adventureriderradio.com. Want to help out? Rate and review us on iTunes or on your favourite podcast app, tell your family, friends, riding buddies or club about ARR.Check out our other show ARR RAW. Round table talks, now twice a month. Subscribe to both shows to listen to inspiring and interesting guests, learn from professional riding instructors and industry experts about all things motorcycle.Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we thank you for your support! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Border Fixer's Charm
On this episode, motorcycle riders, Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West's planned border crossing in to Guatemala doesn't go exactly according to plan. Jeremy and Elle have been together for a couple of years, they’re both experienced riders and travelers, but have never spent any significant amount of time with each other. They’re each carrying their own gear, including camping equipment as they ride from Canada to Ushuaia on what Jeremy calls a separate, but parallel journey. Part 2 of Southward Chronicles. More adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ushuaia Bound - No Matter What it Takes: Daniel Byers
Daniel Byers quit his corporate job of 12 years to do a motorcycle trip he had dreamed of doing for years, riding from Ohio to Ushuaia. He’s had some challenges and setbacks, but he’s determined to continue the trip and get to Ushuaia, no matter what.Listen to more adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Rider Skills: Gravel Travel - Clinton Smout
Basic skills for riding motorcycles on gravel roads. Increase your confidence and safety with these few techniques. Rider Skills with Clinton Smout - S.M.A.R.T Adventure Programs. Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Two-Up Around the World on a KTM - Tim and Marisa Notier
Tim and Marisa Notier were once high school sweethearts that went their separate ways when Marisa went to college and Tim stayed back in Chicago to work. After ten years apart, leading completely different lives, they got together again and decided to explore the world together 2-up on a KTM 1190 motorcycle. They’ve travelled through North and South America and are now heading to South Africa and then to Europe. And with each sometimes seeing travel and the world from a different perspective, they’ve learned from each other how to get the most from it. Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Southward Chronicles: The Journey Begins - Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West
Premier episode of ARR’s new and exclusive MotoTravel Series - This season we follow Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West as they ride from Canada to Ushuaia. Jeremy and Elle have been together for a couple of years, they’re both experienced riders and travellers, but have never spent any significant amount of time with each other. They’re travelling together but each carrying their own gear, including camping equipment. Follow the adventure of these two riders on what Jeremy calls a separate, but parallel journey.Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Choosing Adventure Motorcycle Riding Boots
Motorcycle ATGATT. It’s so simple, yet so many people seem to think it doesn’t apply to them. And part of that important gear that protects us while riding is footwear… namely boots. On this week’s episode we talk with Jim Hyde from RawHyde Adventures and Lyndon Poskitt, three time Dakar racer and world traveller, about adventure motorcycle riding boots, what boots do for us, why we should wear them and what should we consider when choosing our own boots.Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan and Silke Neumann - Getting to Know the Locals in Iran
The thought of travel to a country that has a culture that is foreign to many of us can be daunting, even scary. But, in the motorcycle adventure industry, we hear time and time again of the good, even great, experiences that travellers have while visiting those far off places. After spending six months in Iran on their motorcycles, Jan and Silke Neumann felt their adventures in Iran were so profound that they felt compelled to share their story with us and our listeners.Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Rider Skills: Mastering Standing on Your Pegs - Clinton Smout
There are many advantages to standing on your motorcycle pegs for slow speed maneuvering and most, if not all, instructors would tell you that standing on your pegs will dramatically improve your control over the motorcycle. On this week’s exclusive ARR Rider Skills, Clinton Smout from SMART Adventures talks about how to properly get up on your pegs, how to teach yourself to stand rather than sit when the going gets tough and why you should be getting up on your pegs. Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Louisa Swaden: Becoming the Existential Biker
Although Louisa Swaden had a good job in the publishing industry, she didn’t feel fulfilled. So she began the task of discovering what it was that made her happy. She researched, exercised and meditated. She took a sabbatical from work and went on a trip. And she discovered that happiness comes from within, and that for her, motorcycling played a big part in it.See photos and links in the show notes at https://adventureriderradio.com.Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jocelin Snow: No Challenge Too Big
From motorcycle road racing to competing in the GS Trophy in Mongolia, Jocelin Snow has overcome some challenges and obstacles that might have stopped some riders, including recovering from a racing accident and riding a motorcycle some said was too big for her.Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ted Simon Tells Travellers to Get Lost
Ted Simon's book, Jupiter's Travels, has had a tremendous influence on motorcyclists and travellers around the world. He is often said to be the godfather of motorcycle travel or adventure. Now 88 years old, Ted Simon has an opinion about travel and what's happening with the world, and experience speaks volumes as he shares his thoughts with us.Discover more motorcycle adventure, travel and life stories at https://adventureriderradio.com.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Riding the Dark Side - Using Car Tires on Motorcycles | Cardo Freecom 4+ and Cardo PACKTALK Bold
Motorcycle tires - and the dark side. What are the real trade-offs in riding on the dark side and what, if any, are the dangers for trading off your speciality designed motorcycle tires for the ubiquitous and often inexpensive car rubber? Tire expert, T. J. Tennent talks about this controversial topic from a scientific, analytical and legal standpoint. And Jamie Cheek, the VP of sales in North America talks with us about a couple of their communications systems, the Packtalk Bold and the Freecom 4+. Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Over 40 episodes available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Helmet | Testing Helmets at the Snell Foundation
There are so many different manufacturers and models of motorcycle helmets on the market that choosing the right one for you can be a daunting task. Clinton Smout from SMART Adventures deals with this every day, and he has some important tips for buying a helmet. We also spoke with Ed Becker from the Snell Memorial Foundation, to find out how helmets are tested and we learned some other interesting facts about helmets as well.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Motorcycling in the Land of Kiwis, Sheep and the Māori
What do kiwis, sheep and Burt Munro have in common? New Zealand. That’s where you just might want to consider going for your next motorcycle adventure. We talked with Zoe Cano, who travelled there last year, and with Kim Johnston from South Pacific Motorcycle Tours.Listen to over 250 adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at https://adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Last Chance for Adventure - Heather Ellis
When Heather Ellis was required to do a routine medical test to get a Visa to travel to Russia, she wasn’t expecting the news she got from the doctor. Despite the challenges Heather was facing, she remained strong and persevered, and would go on to do what she thought was her last big motorcycle adventure. Her courage and strength led her down roads she could never have imagined, even to this day.Listen to adventure travel by motorcycle episodes on Adventure Rider Radio at adventureriderradio.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favourite podcast app.Did you know about our other show ARR RAW? Available on our website.Thanks for listening and please tell your friends about us. Get an ARR sticker (postage included) with a $10 donation. Link on our website.Have a comment? Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Rider Skills: Two Steps to Achieve Maximum Braking - ABS or Not
On this episode of ARR’s exclusive Rider Skills, instructor Walt Fulton from Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops, walks us through maximum braking on a motorcycle. It’s easy to learn and just takes some practice. Mastering this will make you a better, safer rider and add another tool to your Rider Skills Tool Box.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Road Troubles | Local Motorcycle Forums | Tips to Help With Road Travel Problems
What are the odds of breaking down twice in a week on a road trip with two different vehicles towing the same motorcycle hauler? We’ve got tips to help with or to avoid road travel problems. And we talk about the value of getting help from riders on local forums.Go to the episode show notes on our website and have your say at the bottom of the page.Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can.Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Converting Tube Type Rims to Tubeless | Rider to Rider Motorcycle Rentals
On this episode we talk about converting motorcycle tube type rims to tubeless, the Outex Tubeless Kit and we talk to two companies who help arrange renting a motorcycle from a fellow moto rider. Adventure Rider Radio is now the most listened to motorcycle podcast in the world, and we're grateful to have your support in any way we can. Ride Safe and Happy Travels! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Story Behind ADV Rider Forum - Chris MacAskill
Chris MacAskill is a lifelong motorcyclist and the founder of the forum, ADV Rider. After a motorcycle trip to Mexico, Chris launched the forum as an online community for adventure riders and it has been growing steadily for almost two decades. He’s got quite the story to tell about growing up and how he got to where he is today, about starting the forum and where it’s at right now.For photos, links and to download more episodes go to https://adventureriderradio.com. Subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Like us on Facebook and on Twitter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Road Trip Challenges - India to Burma - Andy Benfield
Andy Benfield had spent much of his life living and travelling in different parts of the world, before moving to India, and developing his love for motorcycling on Royal Enfields. Years later, in an attempt to impress his girlfriend, Andy decided to make the trip from India to Burma by motorcycle, with his girlfriend. From stories about yetis and head-hunters to armed men and border crossings, it’s an adventure that’s both funny and scary as they make their way to their destination.For photos, links and to download more episodes at https://adventureriderradio.com or subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Destination Borneo - A Rider's Experience - Tiffany Coates
Tiffany Coates has spent the last 20 years travelling by motorcycle to far off places around the world and most recently she went to Borneo, the third largest island in the world known for it’s wildlife, beaches and rainforest. In an unexpected twist, Tiffany left the motorcycle she was riding behind in Malaysia and ending up renting a scooter in Borneo, and for Tiffany, this was all part of the adventure.For photos, links and to download more episodes at https://adventureriderradio.com or subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Rider Skills: How to Ride an Adventure Motorcycle Over Logs - Clinton Smout
If you spend much time riding unmaintained roads and trails in a forested area, then you are bound to find a tree laying across your track sometime. Riding a big adventure bike has some limitations for the average rider but by using a fairly simple method, you can ride over many of the trees you’ll encounter. On this episode of Adventure Rider Radio’s exclusive Rider Skills, riding instructor Clinton Smout walks us through two methods, one for under six inch trees and one for over six inch trees, both fully doable with a little practice.Download more episodes at https://adventureriderradio.com or subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Close to Home - Short Motorcycle Adventure Trips - Trevor Marc Hughes
Adventure motorcycle travel doesn’t mean having to go abroad or to another country when adventure can be found much closer to home. Choose a theme - like a gold rush trail, quirky cafes or rivers - ride for discovery, and just enjoy exploring by motorcycle at a leisurely pace. And there’s also some great advantages to keeping your motorcycle trip short, including cost, less gear to pack, less planning, less paperwork and more. And for those that just don’t have the time to go on that big Round the World trip, a few days to a couple of weeks just might be the answer. For photos, links and to listen to more episodes go to https://adventureriderradio.com. Subscribe to Adventure Rider Radio on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Don't forget to review and rate us!Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventureRiderRadio. Thanks for listening and until next week, ride safe! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems | Aussie on an Indian Motorcycle
In a follow up to last week’s episode, we discuss motorcycle tire pressure monitoring systems and offer up a couple of easy options. Darryl VanNieuwenhuise tells the story behind Cyclops Adventures, as well as explains the Cyclops TPMS. And Chris Keeble rides a highly customized Indian motorcycle around Australia, turning each weekend in to a theme ride, looking for churches, graveyards, water or a particular color. At 60 years old, she’s a firm reminder that age is just a number as she plans her trip around the world. For photos, links and to listen to more episodes go to https://adventureriderradio.com. Subscribe to Adventure Rider Radio on iTunes or your favourite podcast app. Don't forget to review and rate us!Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventureRiderRadio. Thanks for listening and until next week, ride safe! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★