Adventure Rider Radio RAW – Motorcycle Roundtable

  What’s the difference between motorcycle touring and adventure riding? When you have no set plans and don’t fit in to the norm for official requirements, what do you do? And when you have no mechanical knowledge, and getting a motorcycle serviced on a trip could present some problems, do you carry your own diagnostic tools? All this and more, with Jim, Shirley, Brian, Graham, Grant and Sam on AR...

How does attitude play a role in travel? And are we downplaying the inherent dangers and risk of travel? Is motorcycle travel safe? 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. Subscribe to both our shows t...

Finding wild camping in some places can be a challenge, we have some tips and talk about some apps that can help in finding the perfect camp site to lay your head at night. And some countries may experience political unrest which could have some impact on travellers, how should you best deal with that? And should you just buy the motorcycle that is meant for the type of riding you want to do, or s...

Everyone, at some point or another, has gone cheap on something while travelling. Perhaps on insurance, bike parts, prep work for a trip or hiring a fixer at a border. And what you may have found out after the fact is that it actually cost you more. And do you have a contingency plan in place for when something goes wrong when you’re on a trip with another person or group? ARR RAW round-table disc...

What can you do to avoid run-ins with the law before they happen while traveling? How should you handle corrupt police? There are also some strange traffic laws in different countries that you might be surprised to find out about - by receiving a ticket. And do you really need an adventure bike to do an around the world trip?  Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the  show note...

When going on a trip to another country, what are your options? Should you rent or buy? What about insurance and the paper work involved? How do you protect your backpack from being stolen? And we ask the RAW travel panel if there was one thing they could do to improve the way they travel, what would it be? Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the  show notes .  Adventure Rider...

There are 1.4 billion insects per person in the world, and chances are you’re probably going to come in to contact with some while traveling, because they’re found everywhere you go. The RAW panel talks about their experiences with bugs and that topic leads in to climate change and the impact it may have on motorcycle travel. Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the  show notes...

Who have you met in your travels that has made an impression on you? How long does it take you before you realize that time is no longer important when on a trip and you should stop looking at your watch? In what ways has travel changed you? Is there a difference between long travel and short travel in making these changes in a person? All this and more in the travel panel discussions on RAW with...

What do you do when you find yourself in a situation where you're in over your head? On this episode of RAW we discuss how we deal with awkward, stressful or difficult situations. And do you have a bucket list? Find out what Sam Manicom, Graham Field, Grant Johnson, and Shirley and Brian Rox have on theirs, maybe get some ideas and inspiration for your bucket list. Listen to more RAW episodes on o...

What are some things we can do to keep riding as long as we can? What adventure hacks can make travel simpler? And should you borrow someone’s bike just to try riding a different motorcycle? Roundtable talks by some of the best known adventure travellers and authors in the world. Listen to and download more RAW episodes on our website or on your favourite podcast app. Listen to over 250 adventure...

When is a story a good story? And with all the spectacular places in the world to visit, how do you choose where to go to? These and more questions answered by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Or should we just google it? Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the  show notes .  Adventure Rider Radio and RAW are the longest-run...

Motorcycle travel talks by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Conversations brought to the table this month include common mistakes that motorcycle travellers make and should adventures be planned or happen spontaneously. For more on this episode https://adventureriderradio.com/arr-raw/ . Listen to weekly episodes of Adventure Rider Radio at https...

Motorcycle talks by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Conversations brought to the table this month include dealing with wind noise on longer motorbike trips, protecting the privacy of those whose photos you take while on a trip, and how travel influencers are making an impact and changing the way people travel. To see the photos and for more on...

Moto talks by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Conversations brought to the table this month include near misses on the road, travelling on a ural and the future of motorcycle travel on electric bikes. And while in India, Graham Field finds out what it’s like to be the target of what could be credit card fraud or a case of stolen identity. To se...

A big part of trip planning is cost, and budgeting for meals and accommodations, let alone fuel and the unexpected, can be a bit overwhelming. The panel discusses travelling on the cheap in Mexico, Central and South America. And everyone has memorable riding experiences in their life that stand out more than others. We talk about those special moments and share photos that were taken at the time....

An easy going chat about buying and selling motorcycles, and some strange and unusual places and experiences that these riders have discovered while on their travels. Round table discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. To get links and find out more about this episode and others go to https://adventureriderradio.com/arr-raw . And if you like this show, c...

What tires do these experienced motorcycle riders use and how do you handle cultural and political differences while travelling in different countries. Round table discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors.  Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes .  Adventure Rider Radio and RAW are the longest-running adventure motorcycle a...

This month the RAW panelists discuss the logistics of travel visas, minimizing gear, random acts of kindness, do we identify as riders or travellers, music while riding and the moto wave. Motorcycle travel discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors.  Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes .  Adventure Rider Radio and RAW are...

Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. On this episode: Different ways to chronicle your trip, managing weight on your motorcycle, times when the panel have had to improvise on tools, and what to do with your gear when you have to park your motorcycle overnight. For more on this episode and the ARR RAW hosts, go to https://adventurerid...

Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. Featuring Grant Johnson, Brian Rix, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Sam Manicom, Graham Field and Jim Martin. On this episode: How to know the difference between a gut feeling that is well worth following and paranoia. And when everything goes pear shaped and you find yourself in almost unsurmountable trouble,...

Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. This episode of RAW is dedicated to cooking and eating on the road while motorcycle camping and travelling. Tips on what to take and more. Featuring Grant Johnson, Brian Rix, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Sam Manicom, Graham Field and Jim Martin. For more on this episode and ARR RAW hosts, go to our website...

Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. On this episode the hosts have to pull together to find the missing Grant first. Then they discuss multi climate moto clothing, adventure snobs, automatic transmission motorcycles, language barriers, and micro adventure trips. And all the while, Jim faces his own challenges at the recording end of...

Overheated, Under-Rated, Loud & Too Small?   Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. On this episode the hosts discuss cooling vests, small ADV bikes, destinations that were a pleasant surprise, and what they listen to when they ride. Funny, entertaining and educational!     Featuring Grant Johnson, Brian Rix, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Sam...

Overheated, Under-Rated, Loud & Too Small?     Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. On this episode the hosts discuss cooling vests, small ADV bikes, destinations that were a pleasant surprise, and what they listen to when they ride. Funny, entertaining and educational!     Featuring Grant Johnson, Brian Rix, Shirley Hardy-Rix, S...

ARR RAW Round Table Discussions With Motorcycle Adventure Travellers - Featuring Grant Johnson, Brian Rix, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Sam Manicom, Graham Field and Jim Martin.   ARR RAW February 2018 Topics: Where Do You Rest Your ?   Ideas for comfortable camp chairs, camp pads, and other ingenious ideas. Yellow Tents: In the January episode of RAW we talked about yellow tents and insects. Listener, Mike...