Rust is Gold Racing Podcast

Good friend of the show, Triumph sponsored rider, and all-around motorcycle enthusiast  Ernie "eDub" returns for his third appearance on the Rust Is Gold Podcast —making it an official three-peat! This episode is packed with garage talk as the RIG crew catches up with Ernie and dives into everything happening in the world of motorcycles. The guys talk Triumph's latest dirt bike lineup to the curre...

The guys sit down with the chief operator of the newest #MX track right here in Albuquerque to talk about the growing motocross scene in New Mexico and what the future holds for the track and the sport locally. If you're a motocross enthusiast, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Huge thanks to @johnnyalanives and the entire staff at @ suika.mx for taking the time to join us and share their...

"Get your Kicks..." The RIG boys get some history of the legendary route, share some stories and find out more about the ¡Viva El Museo! Gala. The Albuquerque Museum gets ready to kick off the centennial of Route 66 and celebrate in style as they honor the legacy of America's most iconic highway. Steve and Thaison welcome Dr. Alicia Romero, Curator of History at the Albuquerque Museum and Rapheal...

Episode 100! We made it and we're stoked to have a good friend of ours, Alex Vasquez owner of RUDE CHOPPERS back on the show. Alex is ushering in a rebirth of the vintage chopper scene and hoping his new Albuquerque based shop will be a gathering point for riders of all persuasions.  Theme song: "American Rocker" - Steven Lane Sponsored by: Parnall Law Firm Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes Thaison '...

Biltwell Inc. Co-Founder, Bill Bryant, calls in to the RIG Racing Podcast just a few days before heading to the the 2026 Biltwell 100 in Ridgecrest, CA. Steve and Thaison are stoked to get some inside info and a little history on one of their favorite events of the year and one of the most fun desert races in the southwest! Theme: American Rocker Written & Performed by Steven Lane Sponsored by: Pa...

In this men's health focused podcast - Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) ambassador, Troy Rivas, drops in to the NEW Rust is Gold Coffee secret hideout and gives the guys the lowdown on the 2026 DGR. Troy and the guys talk men's health, exploring emotions and encourage Thaison to take a poop test and get his prostate checked. Theme Song: American Rocker Written & Performed by Steven Lane Sponso...

The RIG guys kick off 2026 with some dirt bike talk, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and give an update on the Bilt For The Desert Documentary. Lots of big events schedule at the Rust is Gold Coffee Shop in 2026! Theme song: American Rocker Written & Performed by Steven Lane Sponsored by: Parnall Law Firm Thanks to FCD Productions Tom 'Fig' Figueroa www.rustisgoldcoffee.com Visit us on YouTube for...

Big things coming for the RIG crew and hoping you all stay along for the ride!

Rust is Gold Coffee & Racing 2026 Update! Big things coming for the RIG crew and hoping you all stay along for the ride!

After a chaotic year at the Rust is Gold Coffee Shop - Steve and Thaison sit down to wrap up the event season at the coffee shop.  The guys talk about the 5th Annual Monster Mash, the Honda CL100 raffle bike giveaway for Make-A-Wish New Mexico and an awesome visit from Norman Reedus and Zahn McClarnon for the RIDE with Norman Reedus AMC+ TV series. Huge thanks this year to the whol crew and commun...

Iconic actors, Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead) and Zahn McClarnon (Dark Winds) stop by the the Rust is Gold Coffee shop while filming Seaon 7 of "RIDE with Norman Reedus" , and share their passion for motorcycles and coffee with Steve and Thaison. Norman and Zahn dive deep into the heart of the Southwest motorcycle scene and scenery — from epic rides through New Mexico's desert roads to a soulful...

REK Car Club and Bosque Farms Car Show founders, Richard and Eddie Keller invite the RIG boys to talk cars, motos and cool events in the "murder bus" somewhere in the woods east of Albuquerque. After a very successful Bosque Farms Car Show event in August, REK Car Club also presented a vinatge car show at Rust is Gold Coffee's monthly Cars and Coffee in September. The hardest working family in car...

The LabWorks Performance owner Anthony Sanchez joins Fenix and Hollywood on the RIG stage - sharing his love of two-wheels and pushing the limits of high performance sports bikes.  Anythony shares his experience from simple maintence and mods to performance builds and dyno tuning for the street and track. https://thelabworksperformancenm.com/ Theme song: "American Rocker" Steven Lane Production &...

On this episode of the Rust is Gold Coffee and Racing Podcast, hosted by Steven "Fenix" Maes, and Thaison " Hollywood" Garcia, the guys visit NM Speedshop, a high-performance motorcycle garage specializing in Harley Davidson builds and repairs. While their expertise centers on performance Harley Davidson motorcycles, their shop welcomes all motorcycle types for both custom performance builds and g...

The Litas Albuquerque join the RIG guys  in the season 7 premiere of the Rust is Gold Racing Podcast.  Fenix and Hollywood sit down with Cristin Shea and Crystal Hatcher to talk about Litas history, women riders and upcoming events. The podcast is also now a webcast so check us out on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/rustisgoldgarage for the entire podcast the day after the audio release. Theme song: ...

MAY 1. 2025 -- We know it's been a little quiet the last few months but we've got lots of news and updates! More RUST IS GOLD RACING PODCASTS are on the way - bigger and better with some great new guests and more video.  We're back from Biltwell 100 in Ridgecrest, CA we'll be dropping lots of new content May 7, 2025. 

Harley enthusiast and aspiring writer, Caleb Dante, joins the RIG guys in the shop to talk about motorcycle culture. Caleb shares his experience in MC culture from growing up around the clubs to writing and interviewing members for Live Forever Die Whenever magazine. Photo: Daniel Alexander Nicholson Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes & Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Theme Music "American Rocker" Written...

After a short hiatus the Rust is Gold Racing Podcast is back! Joining Fenix and Hollywood at the coffee shop is friend and fellow vintage enthusiast Jerrett Martin. Jerrett is a vintage Triumph builder and racer who relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico from Dallas, Texas in the last few years. He shares his experiences growing up in motorcycle shops, racing roadbikes and his new love for desert ra...

We did it! The Rust is Gold Racing Crew wraps up the Biltwell 100 on the road home to Albuquerque. After a grueling cold, windblown pre-race day, the guys hit the course and recount the highs and lows, lost parts, bruises and how the desert makes you dig deep and find the grit to finish this incredible desert race. Huge thanks to Biltwell for putting together a great time! Huge thanks to: @SpeedSh...

Hollywood and Fenix take the podcast on the road to Los Lunas, New Mexico. Rude Chopper Garage owner, builder and all-around moto-enthusiast Alex Vasquez shares some stories, insight and his love for two-wheels with the RIG Racing Boys. The new season of the show is being filmed for YouTube and released shortly after the Podcast airs. Hosted by: Steven 'Fenix' Maes Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia Filme...

Steven "Fenix" Maes, and Thaison "Hollywood" Garcia of The Rust is Gold Coffee & Racing Podcast are pretty stoked to have award winning filmmaker - Evan Senn, on the show to kick off 2024! Evan's short film documentary, Fast and Left - A flat track film, is a great intro to the world of flat track racing for the unitiated. Even more captivating than the bikes and the speeds however are the people...

Moto-enthusiast, Rachel Lepley, rides 48 states in 48 days on her Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. She makes time to stop in to Rust is Gold Coffee and have a sit-down with Steven 'Fenix' Maes and Thaison 'Hollywood' Garcia to share some stories from the road give a the lads an English lesson! www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers New Mexico and Motopia New Mexic...

The guys welcome 19-year-old professional motorcycle road racer, and youngest member of the Royal Enfield - Build, Train, Race program to the show. Having grown up in her dad's garage turning wrenches and riding on the track since she could walk, Mikayla was a shoo-in for the cutting edge race program and has proved she's the one to beat on the track. www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee....

In the Season 6 Premiere of the RIG Racing Podcast a good friend of the shop, Cassie Maier, drops by to talk about competing in the Biltwell 100 Desert Race in Southern California. The guys sit down with Cassie in the first ever VideoCast and talk about the trials and tribulations of completing in the 100 mile desert race. www.rustisgoldracing.com www.rustisgoldcoffee.com SPONSORED BY: Law Tigers...

Scott Johnson and Jeremy Prach of the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday join Fenix and Hollywood remotely for the last podcast of Season 5! Saving the best for last, the RIG crew gets the scoop on the Mama Tried and Flat Out events - how it all started, what it takes to put the events on and the importance of continuing the moto build and race traditions.  www.rustisgoldracing.com www...