Rides and Stories

In this episode, we follow the lives of Bengt Åberg and Giacomo Agostini. Åberg—a two-time motocross world champion who did things differently. While most riders left their families behind, Åberg brought his with him, turning the relentless European race circuit into a shared adventure. From humble beginnings in Sweden—tinkering with a small Husqvarna—to battling legends like Paul Friedrichs, this...

Before Aermacchi became a name whispered with respect in motorcycle racing paddock. It was written across the sky. We’re talking about Aeronautica Macchi - an Italian aircraft manufacturer, building sleek planes in the early 20th century. Precision engineering, lightweight construction, aerodynamic thinking… all born in aviation.

In the early days of motorcycling, one man set out to build the perfect machine—and nearly did. This episode tells the story of William G. Henderson and the legendary Ace motorcycle: a groundbreaking inline-four that redefined speed, refinement, and engineering ambition in 1920s America. From record-breaking rides to financial collapse, it’s a tale of brilliance, risk, and a vision that lived on l...

Picture this: it’s 1919, just after the First World War, and British engineer Granville Bradshaw walks into the Sopwith Aircraft Company with a bold promise—and a set of drawings that would soon become legend. The story goes that Bradshaw designed the ABC motorcycle’s revolutionary engine in less than three weeks. That’s certainly what Thomas Sopwith believed. In fact, he was so confident—or perha...