Dirt Bike Channel Podcast

I don’t want to own a good dirt bike… I want a freaking GREAT DIRT BIKE! These days Every major manufacturer (and even some of the really small ones) makes a good dirt bike.  Some of them only make MX bikes, and while I don’t ride MX, I think it’s safe to say that 3 out of the 4 Japanese brands make fantastic MX bikes.   As we move more into the “off road” or enduro bikes, there are even more choi...

We go over the story behind Dirt Bike Channel's first ever documentary called Leave A Single Track Vol. 1.  I'm really proud of how it turned out. It's about 22 minutes long and documents our 4 day trip in Central Idaho.   Thanks Everyone -  Kyle Shoutout to Chris Bartkowski for working with me on this.  He shot and edited the film. I just paid the bills for it.  You can find him on...

I get this question a lot in my email.  So many guys love the YZ250X since it’s a great platform, great motor, great forks, and it’s a cheaper bike than some of the others.  Lets get another thing out of the way, I didn’t like the YZ250X,  I LOVED my 2017 YZ250X… go back and watch the review I did on it.  GLOWING remarks at the time.   We'll set aside the fact that the Yamaha YZ250X is litera...

Here are some of my thoughts after riding the bike for 10 hours. This is NOT my full review.  Needs improvement  -   Air filter is hard to get in there - could easily be installed wrong and suck dirt  oil filler is right under the hot exhaust - hard to do without burning  battery is down below airbox.  Good luck jumping this bike if needed  Have to remove skid plate to change oil, since oil plug a...

On the podcast today we have  Dr. Jacob Kap PT, DPT.  He specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine physical therapy as well as strength/conditioning and human performance.  He is also a dirt bike rider and has some interesting things to talk about to us today.  You can reach him here: mountainstrongspine@gmail.com If there are any law enforcement listeners interested in PT or strength trainin...

Still have to pay tax on the bike either way. New bike You pay a lot for the bike up front.  - Boo!  MUCH easier to find what you want when it’s new.  Dealers have them all over.  Might need to drive a couple of hours though.  You know everything that has happened with the bike.  Not inheriting someone else problems.   Some bikes do have a 30 day warrantee.  If something goes wrong, a good dealer...

Technique has gotten better  You see things more clearly and know what is going to happen  That means you anticipate it and use it to your advantage  You shift your weight better  - so much of this is your body position  Line choice is better now  Your tolerance level is higher  Things that you used to think were horrible are now not really even noticeable - you realize the chassis can handle so m...

Here is what my riding pack has in it today.  I have broken it down to 4 main categories.  Hopefully you find this helpful. Survival Water 3 liters Food/snacks  Phone  Garmin in-reach  Fire starter (2) Magnesum stick - lighter  Fire starting fuel  Life Bivy  Life Straw  Rain jacket (weather dependent)  Tools Steel Stick  Master link  Screw Drivers  Plug kit for Tubliss  Tire iron for tubes  Pliers...

Wow, the supercross season is over.  That was crazy!  Tomac is finally a 450 SX champ, Sexton defends his 250 east title, and Ferrandis defends the 250 west title.  Karen and Kyle break it all down and solve all of the mysteries of life while doing it.  Support the show

My lovely wife and I break down what our family saw tonight with the racing!  Don't ask questions, just listen.  ONE more race to go!  Have a great week everyone!   Support the show

Karen and Kyle break down the racing here at SLC #3.  Hats are off to Tomac and Webb.  They were on a different level than EVERYONE ELSE today. Support the show

Today we bring on Luke Bowman.  He is a pilot in the search and rescue department here in Utah.  Luke rides dirt bikes and has been working for the Department of Public Safety  in Utah for 10 years.  They fly multiple missions per week in the back country and he’s got some interesting things to tell us about how the missions work and things we can do to be better prepared.   Enjoy the show!  Suppo...

Karen and Kyle break down the Sunday racing.  It's the first of seven rounds that we'll have in SLC to bring the 2020 Supercross Title to a close. Support the show

Yes folks, supercross is back and we will have rounds 11-17 right in here beautiful Salt Lake City.  Karen and Kyle break down what excites them about this new, compressed format. It's going to be awesome! Support the show

Today I talk to a fellow dirt biker, Scott Robeson, about riding with our kids.  Scott and I have never ridden with one another, but he wrote me an email and had some great points that seemed perfect for a podcast episode.  Hopefully this gives you some ideas and views about riding with your kids that may be helpful.   It's a lot of work to ride with your kids, but we are investing in the fut...

How much do you know about the handlebars you have on your dirt bike?  If you are like me, you probably haven't spent a great deal of time pondering them.  All that changed about a week ago when I set out on my own self taught course with 4 new handlebars to compare on my 2020 KTM 250 XC.  Enjoy the show! Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.r...

It all began back in May of 2010.  Karen and Kyle look back to the first dirt bike memories of 10 years ago this month. I never would have believed you if you told me that I'd make a living in dirt bikes at that time.  Might as well have told me that I was going to the moon, because it would have the same level of credibility.  Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to su...

Today we welcome Kelly McCaughey back to the podcast to help answer questions that many of her followers have as it relates to women’s challenges in the dirt bike world. Kelly is the founder of Over and Out Moto. They are women’s only riding events/trainings held in the northeast part of the USA.  She’s been riding about about 8 years and is passionate about helping other women get into this sport...

I want to thank Justin Blackstead for coming on the podcast and sharing his work with us. Justin is a USFS Trail Crew Supervisor in the Ketchum Idaho Ranger District.  He has been doing this work for about 13 or 14 years now and has learned many things.  He's also an avid dirtbiker.  It was such a great conversation to hear the science and the art behind trail building and maintenance.  Order...

Most well balanced XC-W I’ve ever had.    Stock suspension is great  Feels stable at speed and doesn’t feel like it’s a stink bug  Gives me confidence sine the front wheel doesn’t get deflected all of the place  Great in the really rocky nasty terrain - stays planted as well as any bike I’ve been on  Power delivery is great  Updated maps make this bike start SO MUCH BETTER than my 2019.  It’s near...

Here we give you a little glimpse behind the scenes of my work and our family life.  Luckily, I have the best partner in the world to share the load of building a small business and running a growing family.  Karen is the best is the only reason any of this actually works.  Enjoy the show! Support the show

I am so excited about this episode!  Dr. Domenick Sportelli (Dr. Dom) is a Medical Doctor, Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist.  You might have seen him as a guest co-host of "The Doctors" on CBS, and as a frequent news media expert guest - DR. Sportelli is one of the nation’s go-to experts for Mental Healthcare.  He's also a dirt bike rider and a member of the Dirt Bike Ch...

In this podcast, I’m going to delve into the subtle differences between the venerable 250cc two stroke or the dominant 300cc two stroke motor.  Which is better for you?  I think the answer may surprise you. Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC - https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Support the show

Let's do a thought experiment.  Imagine what your life would be like if you were the same size and weight, but you were 10 times stronger than you are now.  Everything you do would be easier.  Picking up the kids, getting groceries, doing chores around the house, and yes... riding your dirt bike would be easier.  You would be more durable, have less aches and pains, possibly prevent injuries,...

In this episode we cover many ideas that you might find useful for both short day trips and longer multi-day riding adventures.  The way you attack them is very different, so we cover that here.  If you are buying parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, please use my links. It won't cost you a dime, and you'll be supporting my family along the way.  Leave a Single Track! https://www.rockymount...