Arrive Alive! The Motorcycle Safety Podcast

Ron Garcia-Vidal is a small business owner, has over 25 years of riding experience, and survived a bad crash that left him needing to learn to walk again. And then Ron started riding..again! Ron embraces his Cuban Heritage and grew up in Miami (North Cuba) and has been living and riding in NYC since the mid-90s. Today Ron shares his approach to safety and talks about his Hispanic Ancestry.

When Brittany was 20 years old, she was involved in a life-threatening accident as a passenger on a motorcycle. Due to the overwhelming response to her experience, Brittany has dedicated her life to inspiring others to push beyond pain and fear to live a courageous life full of adventure.  Today Brittany shares her experiences and her unique and personal approach to riding safely while savoring ev...

Gary McAlum served our country in the United States Air Force and is an expert in Cyber-Security. In 2014 he re-discovered motorcycling after getting hooked on the TV Show, Sons of Anarchy. (We're not kidding). In this episode, Gary shares his personal approach to staying safe, visible and why you should not wear cheap gloves!

Last year new riders Jamie and Lester shared their experiences as new riders and how they stay safe! 12 months later they return to share their strategies for being safe riders and we learn about Lester's crash that taught him a valuable lesson. (He's OK!)

Sean Kerr owns SRK Cycles in Landisville, PA. His two super popular YouTube Channels, Bikes & Beards; and SRK Cycles have over 1.3 million subscribers and millions of views every month. He's a mechanic, a rider, a father, and a husband, and he's got great tips about safety and choosing the right motorcycle for your needs. We are so happy he spent time with us to share his knowledge about bikes and...

Peter Jones has written for many motorcycle magazines and is a skilled rider and lots of knowledge to share. In this episode, Peter talks about his book, "The Bad Editor" which illuminates the life of a motor journalist. Peter also shares his top safety strategies and tips to stay alive and enjoy riding.  

Alonzo has three Amazon Prime specials, and among his motorcycles are Ducati, BMW, and Triumph. Alonzo was also featured in moto-documentary, "Why We Ride". In this episode, he talks about his favorite rides and his mental and physical approach to being safe on his ride

Felipe Morales is the inventor of Resonar—a technology that focuses on having our ears be tools to identify and avoid trouble while riding. This ground-breaking technology has the potential to help millions of riders around the world. Felipe and Eric Anderson (former Scorpion Helmet founder and exec) explain to us the science behind this innovation!

Giselle came to motorcycling later in life but that didn't stop her love affair with the open road. From Collingwood, Ontario Giselle has traversed much of Canada and the United States and often with her dog! Today she'll share her safety techniques and how to ride with a pet!

Alicia Mariah Elfving is all about encouraging women to magnify the positive aspects of riding and being part of the motorcycling community. Alicia loves sharing parts of herself with others and is the embodiment of passion and enthusiasm and "soul". Today, Alicia shares her approach to safety and describes the emotions and dedication it took to write her new book.

Cornering comes from the Latin Cornu, which refers "horn," which can refer not just to the curve of the appendage on an antelope's head but to its point.  MC cornering expert Jon DelVecchio teaches you how to have approach corners with skill and purpose. He wrote the book on cornering and you'll learn so much from him.

This month ArriveAlive is celebrating Irish American riders. Today's guest is Richard Callaghan, and his family hails from Kiltimagh and Ballyhauni. He has ridden many thousands of miles across the US and Canada and even across the perilous bridge here in New York City called the 59th street bridge!    Today, Rich will share his personal safety approach to long-distance riding and how to be aware...

In our final episode of the "Month of Love", D.C. riders Odessa and Scott teach us about long-distance riding, the importance of education, and how to fall off a motorcycle.  Listen to them describe their 14-week adventure across the United States and Canada and the role motorcycles and adventure play in their relationships.

Jennifer and Katie are members of the Women's MC Club, The Sirens! They met over ten years ago and are engaged to be married. Katie rides a Japanese Sport Bike and Jen rides a Harley. They love each other, love to ride, and enjoy the camaraderie and mentorship that comes from being a part of a women's MC Club. Oh, and the Sirens also use their motorcycles to deliver mother's milk to women who can'...

Tiffany and Adam Wesson rides their own motorcycles and share with us the passion, communication, and honesty that help relationships and riding skills grow and flourish.  (And a good twist of the wrist, doesn't hurt either)  With a 12-year-old son, they are all about being safe and enjoying the ride and here they share their strategies for both.

Live Event Producer Christina Chapman won motorcycle races when she was 12 but had to dress like a boy because girls "weren't allowed to race." Christina believes the friendships she's made via riding are just as important as the ride itself, and she's full of energy and passion for motorcycles, friends, and helping others learn the skills and joys of riding!  

Corporate Comptroller Gil Jackson has a passion for motorcycling. Interesting Stats on Gil: 30 years of riding 400,000 miles 20 motorcycles One wife One accident. Ordered a new motorcycle from the hospital bed after the said accident Popular YouTube MotoVlog Please listen to Gil share his tips and strategies about combining safety and joy while riding for business and pleasure.

North Caroline native Justin Cockerham tells us why it's great to ride in North Carolina and shares his outlook on safe riding. Justin is an accomplished track rider who loves to tinker get his ride just right. Enjoy this episode and please share with your friends and family. 

In August, Porsche Taylor rode almost 2800 miles to Washington D.C. to speak in front of tens of thousands of people at the National March on Washington. And she spoke at the same place where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the exalted "I Have a Dream" speech. In this episode, Porsche talks about that ride and as well as sharing her love of riding and her personal approach to riding saf...

In August, Porsche Taylor rode almost 2800 miles to Washington D.C. to speak in front of tens of thousands of people at the National March on Washington. And she spoke at the same place where Rav. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the exalted "I Have a Dream" speech. In this episode, Porsche talks about that ride and as well as sharing her love of riding and her personal approach to riding saf...

ho ho ho. It's August and it's our Christmas Show! Len shares the best safety secrets from the first 15 episodes of ArriveAlive with young riders Jamie Chiang and Lester Barret of New York City. Some might surprise you. They all will make you safer and happier.

Riding motorcycles in big cities can be very enjoyable and exciting. It's also extremely dangerous. Today Len and two seasoned city riders help you learn more about what it takes to own and ride safely in large urban areas so that you will have as much fun as possible. Insurance, theft prevention, Group Riding, and how to predict and react to danger are also covered. 

Dr. Rebecca Kuo is a top spinal surgeon in Chicago and commutes to work on one Triumph, and riders a Triumph Daytona on the racetrack on the weekends! A certified adrenaline lover, Dr, Kuo shares her secrets for coming home alive whether it's on the street or carving an S-Turn on the track. And in this episode, she also shares tips for staying limber and pain-free before and after riding!

Wes Fleming's passion for two-wheeled cycles began with his bicycle that he'd ride around various air force bases growing up as a young boy.   Wes's mechanical skills helped him get his first motorcycle just after high school and he's had the motorbike bug ever since. About 20 years ago Wes was in a crash that resulted in a case of PTSD. In this episode, Wes shares his path to physical and mental...

Canadian native Andrew Trevitt loved motorcycles from a very young age. He was a GP racer in Canada, became an engineer and moto-journalist for Sport Rider mag and others.   In 2008, a car made an illegal turn causing Andrew to crash into the car. The result was Andrew being paralyzed from the waist down. We are thankful Andrew took the time to share some painful stories about the accident and how...