Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

This morning was the end of Stage 4 of the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Dakar coverage is very hard to come by and I want to invite more people to follow the race because it's such an amazing spectacle, so Mark Scherrens and talk about how 2023 Rally is unfolding, how it differs from prior years, how the rules and new competitors are shaking up the event, rally highlights, who to watch and wh...

Ryan is a Maryland native, still residing in the Northeast. One of the original Red River Scramble adventurers, Ryan and I talk about how he got into motorcycles, his ride around the country on a shoestring budget, the art of the wheelie, some inaugural  Red River Scramble details I wasn't aware of, and his recent success in the cross-country racing scene.  Follow Ryan on Instagram: http...

Kevin is an Ohio native, fellow ADV enthusiast, and fat bike off-road racer. We chat about his experience jumping into the ADV scene with both feet; challenges with racing adventure bikes, his experiences at adventure rallies, and the fantastic ADV community. Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisuthetiger/ https://www.instagram.com/cincysmoke_s4/ If you haven't already, please c...

Back in October, I got the chance to spend two weeks on Super 73's R-Brooklyn electric bicycle. For motorcycle folks, an e-bike may not sound like your cup of tea, but I promise, it will sneak up on you. I go through the R-Brooklyns specs, my riding experience with it, who I think the target audience is, and how these bikes are breaking ground for future opportunities.  Hit me with your comme...

From December 31st until January 15th, competitors on motorcycles, quads, side-by-sides, cars, and trucks will be racing in what is said to be the most difficult off-road event in the world, the Dakar Rally. In today's show, I explain what the Dakar Rally is, a brief history of the rally, define rally racing, highlight some of the motorcycle competitors, along with other commentary about the race....

Per my comments on previous shows, it's been difficult to keep up with the podcast during the racing season. I want to apologize for the gap in the shows, but there's some new stuff on the horizon. Send E-mails to MotoADVR@gmail.com Let me know how the new audio sounds. Looking forward to an exciting new "season" of shows.

Rachel is a multi-discipline motorcycle racer from southwest Indiana. She's been racing motorcycles since age 5 and currently competes in Grand National Cross-Country (GNCC), enduro-cross, national enduro, and extreme enduro.  She's also an X-games bronze medalist and International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) world champion. In today's episode, Rachel and I talk about the different off-road racing...

Heather Wilson is a motorsports media and marketing specialist. After many years at the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA), Heather now offers exclusive services directly to clients in the motorsports industry. Heather and I discuss the challenges and development of her recent ventures, stories, and advice from a motorcycle safety course instructor. We also debate effective ways to conduct o...

Conrad is one of my partners in crime racing big bikes in Kentucky Cross Country Racing (KXCR). A Marine veteran, Conrad and I talk about his history with motorcycles and explore all the rabbit holes around purchasing and modifying his Honda Africa Twin to race. He tells us about his experience racing his Africa Twin in AMA Grand National Cross Country (GNCC), racing in KXCR, and how to cope and k...

After a long summer of no podcasts, we're back behind the microphone. Mark Scherrens and I sit down to talk about all kinds of motorcycle potpourri. We chat about the new Transalp news, racing the Triumph Scrambler in KXCR over the summer.  We recap a little about Red River Scrambler; have some debate about how the latest economic news may impact the ADV segment. There's some talk about ridin...

Gauge Key is a Hard Enduro dirt bike racer from southern Kentucky. Gauge is a member of the Kentucky Cross-Coutnry Race Team (KXCR), was the top amateur in the 2022 Rebull Tennesee Knockout, a member of the elite class team that finished 2nd at the Perry  Mountain 24-hour challenge. We talk about his early off-road experience riding cross country at a very young age. He tells us about his tra...

Life has been in the driving seat for the last few weeks but I say down to talk about my most recent experience racing my 2013 Triumph Scrambler in round 1 of Kentucky Cross Country Racing in Clay City, Kentucky. Scrambler Build: https://motoadventurer.com/2022/03/27/triumph-scrambler-project-stage-4-upgrades/ Race Video: https://youtu.be/Ol981cLbYE4 Race video with narration: https://youtu.be/9BS...

Andy Janik is back on the show to talk about everything "Adventure". Andy fills us in on his recent trip out to race the Biltwell 100. We debate what defines an adventure bike, how to set up a  bike for ADV riding, how can we bring new people into the ADV segment. From training newer ADV riders, Andy offers advice for new adventure riders, and beginner ADV Rider pitfalls to avoid. We devolve...

Darryl Cannon is the original photographer at the Tail of the Dragon. 318 curves in 11-miles, The tail of the Dragon is a section of US-129 outside of Maryville, Tennesse. On the show today, Darryl tells us about his early days of motorcycling. How he got the name "Killboy". How he started out shooting photos at Deal's Gap. Circumstances that led to leaving motorcycling. Plans for future video con...

KC is a painter and custom motorcycle builder. I met KC racing in the Kentucky cross-country series. We talk about his transition from motocross to woods racing, his early life in motorcycles in rural Kentucky, and how a myriad of odd jobs led into working in a shop with his dad. He tells me about what all goes into custom paint, including his personal "style" of painting. I ask him about his appr...

Ben Williams is the personality behind @MotoCampNerd on Instagram. Ben's a motorcycle enthusiast, but also an avid camper. He operates a digital marketplace for camping gear with a bend toward moto-campers. We talk about what it takes to take a garage business to a brick-and-mortar business. We discuss targeted advertising, best marketing strategies, and his focus for the future. We also discuss h...

Rick is a long-time friend of mine that is responsible for getting me into riding off-road and also introducing me to long-distance riding. Rick and his wife tour two-up for their annual vacation each year which usually means a 5,000 mile plus trip out to the western U.S. His wife does the navigating and Rick does the "driving". Rick and I discuss the details of that relationship, along with how h...

Pryce is a seasoned dirt bike racer, mechanic, entrepreneur, motorcycle rescuer, shop owner, and swap meet shark. Pryce and I talk about his upbringing in motorcycles, his time in and out of racing, switching from 4-strokes to 2-strokes and even dropping back down to the 125. How he got into choppers, swap meets, and building motorcycles. We discuss his time at the Powersports Institute, why...

Derek is the man behind the rebirth of the Kentucky Cross-Country Racing series (KXCR). Derek and I talk about his early riding experiences, his first series of motorcycles, his return to motorcycles after his military experience. We discuss what it takes to put on a racer series, tastes in dirtbikes, favorite riding terrain, and everything else.  Follow Derek on Instagram Check out KXCR http...

When Bill DeVore isn't chasing me around the Kentucky backcountry, photographing me crashing on the racetrack, or saving lives as an EMT, he's the president of Cincinnati Cafe Racer (CCR). CCR is a motorcycle social club built on Facebook with thousands of members across greater Cincinnati. CCR hosts the annual Garage Brewed Moto Show. The Garage Brewed show has bikes from custom choppers, vintage...

Mark Sherrens is an ADV nut in northern Georgia. Mark and I discuss his lengthy experience with various KTM adventure bikes, his Tiger 800, and ultimately his return to KTM with his new 1090. We talk a lot about "big bike" life, riding in Georgia, Tennesse, and I think he's convinced me to ADV camp in Michigan. We discuss in jest and in seriousness about the different motorcycle archetypes you'll...

Liz Kiniery is from Philidelpia. She's an off-road racer, trailblazer, event organizer, and like all of our guests, she's moto-maniac. Today we talk a little about what it's like being an Urban motorcyclist, how folks evolve in the motorcycle experience, her experience working with the Delaware Valley Trail Riders. We touch on how motorcycles get names, her racing experience, hare scrambling versu...

Aled Morgan is a rally racer, adventure rider, and off-road enthusiast. Aled has recently moved to Atlanta but was born in raised in Wales, UK. He has raced in various places around the world and shares his experience with rally racing. We talk about his beginnings in off-road riding, running Rally Duck, off-training, scrambling Harleys, philosophy of adventure motorcycle buying, and his transitio...

Dana Brown is a Blogger, Instagram personality, adventure rider, Army veteran, and Triumph Tiger aficionado. Dana and I talk about his evolution as a motorcyclist, from dirtbikes in Colorado to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro in South Carolina. Dana has ridden ADV bikes in various locations around the US. We debate ADV bikes, ADV culture, East vs. West Coast Riding, and more. Follow Dana on Instagram @Str...

Odessa Winter is an Instagram personality, beer brewer, adventure motorcyclist, and traveler. I caught up with her in the foyer of the Rottweiler Performance before she, her boyfriend, and their dog cross the Mexican border into Baja on a trip that lasts as long as they can afford. We talk about motorcycles, her travels across the US, her preparation for this trip, including a new to her bike, and...