Why We Ride Podcast

Send us Fan Mail "Made in Freakin America" How often are you proud of something you've built? When WAS the last time you built something you've been proud of? I really enjoyed having the owner of MotoProHQ on the podcast today. He was a fantastic guest and I learned so much more than I anticipated about their products that they provide for the motorcycle and bicycle community....

Send us Fan Mail "Everybody in the world should live... the perspective I have in my mind, because nobody knows when their cards are up" Do you live your life like today is your last? Or are you living for tomorrow and taking today for granted. What a profound thought by today's guest. Marten Devlieger is a guest unlike any other guest I've had on the podcast to date. This guy...

Send us Fan Mail "What ever you can do to save money... reinvest it back into the race team". When it comes to racing, do you treat it as a hobby or a business? Or maybe you are like so many, it once was a hobby but now is a business. You might be surprised to learn how the top athletes look at racing. Jake Versey has an amazing mindset when it comes to building his brand. He is laser fo...

Send us Fan Mail "I'm about 70 to 90 days depending on the snow". Could you imagine dedicating your life to your sport? What would you be willing to give up to make your dreams happen? Chris Johnson has not always been a backcountry sledder. Did you know, he actually cut his teeth on the mountains on a board! Such a cool background he brings into this story. There are so many twists...

Send us Fan Mail "It feels like riding in the deep powder and riding a stand up jetski at the same time!" Have you ever wondered what it was like to ride a sled on water? Our guest on the podcast has a pretty good idea! Stoked to have Grant Whitaker, a dude that is "making waves" on the show. Grant's story is not A typical and he drops some mega fun things talking about th...

Send us Fan Mail What strategy have you taken to get your foot in the door? Have you exhausted your resources and are about to give up? What if one more conversation could be the last conversation that changed everything for you? So many times I've talked with an athlete that has shared his/her experience landing a dream position with a company they admire. One of many shared advice from thes...

Send us Fan Mail How soon do dreams come true? Or maybe you feel that dreams are too far away? Are you even dreaming at all? I constantly wonder about athletes and their dreams and goals in life. So many find themselves in positions of notoriety and fame but that is not typically what they were wanting to achieve. Most are like everyone else. Just want to ride each day and enjoy their lives. I bel...

Send us Fan Mail What are your strategies with social media? There are so many ways to get attention, have you found the ones that work for you? I mean everybody has some type of strategy that works, right? When it comes to social media, there seems to be a variety thoughts and ideas that go around. Some seem to find a great strategy that works really well for them, others seem to really struggle....

Send us Fan Mail What are you doing to prepare for the next dream job? Are you making connections so you are ready to take the leap if something comes up, like your dream? Or are you one to believe only the “lucky” get those jobs.. Our industry without a doubt is more accessible when you become part of a network. But what have you been doing to connect with others that work at big companies? Or th...

Send us Fan Mail Why do dealerships have race teams? Is it because race teams are rad? (YES THEY ARE!) Or is it to just give free stuff out to racers? I've wondered for years on the topic of race teams or sponsorships. Why they would give gear and machines to these individuals and watch them race in a completely different location. I didn't see how that would make sense or why anybody wo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had an idea that would fix a need in the industry? You know it's a great idea, and you have the tools and knowledge to get it done. So what stops you from going for it? Risk Racing was born with a fix to a need in the dirt bike industry. We've all had ideas and thoughts that could fix an issue that we come across on a regular basis. But maybe we get too afr...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had doors open to you when you least expect it? And you are not sure if you should step inside to take a look? Or are you the type of person that leaps in and with confidence it will work out? Each one of us have our limits and expectations right? So many people will stay in their comfort zones and do their best to stay in there. It's hard to move individuals ou...

Send us Fan Mail What has been a passion of yours? Most of us are passionate about one thing or another.  Some look at our industry as only a hobby.  So what's the difference between the two? I find this definition interesting: "A hobby can become a passion. And similarly, a passion can become a hobby. The ultimate difference is that a passion is something you can’t live without while a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever met somebody that makes life more enjoyable? We all have that friend we want to be around because of their energy. Maybe you are that friend that is the life of the party! No matter where you go, there is always a friend you can find that is like that! Always a good time to be around. Helps you when you feel down and builds you up when you are already doing great! Co...

Send us Fan Mail What is it like to compete on a world stage? Not everybody in their lifetime will have this opportunity. However, there are many that have the goal to compete against so many in the world. I believe each one of us have dreams about being famous at some point in our lives. For the majority, that dream comes at an early age. Especially when we gather around the tv and have the oppor...

Send us Fan Mail Have you tried cross training? You might be like me, "What the heck is cross training"? Or you are a seasoned pro and have been cross training your entire life! No matter what stage you are at, cross training has its advantages. Let's focus on one discipline. Hard Enduro and Trials. Two different sports and yet they both can benefit each other. One can benefit the o...

Send us Fan Mail What would it be like to go pro quickly? From a young age we all have watched the professionals on TV, Films, YouTube, or Radio.  And we know that going pro can happen as early as 16, at least down in the U.S. When Spenser Wilton came on to the show, I expected the guy to be at least 27 or 28 years old with the way he presents himself and the hard work he puts into his career. I m...

Send us Fan Mail What does delayed gratification look like? Seems most of us are part of the "I want it now" lifestyle. But what could happen if you began delaying the instant gratification for something bigger? With cell phones in our pockets, credit cards in our wallets, instant millionaires from crypto, or over night social media superstars, it's no wonder so many are programmed...

Send us Fan Mail Are you part of a community of like minded people? What about creating your own? What would that community look like? Some of the best days are spent with others that are similar in beliefs and actions. So many want to belong to a community or group, and feel that they can identify and feel accepted. That is why we love our industry so much. It is a large community of passionate i...

Send us Fan Mail Are you chasing your dreams? Or have you settled? What is driving you reach your goals in the industry? We make daily decisions that can make huge impacts in our lives, or course correct just a tiny bit. Each one of us has a decision to make when we wake up each morning. Are you pursuing your dreams, or building somebody else's? I can't say I'm perfect and living th...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in “race shape”? I mean are you at your peak level to operate as an athlete. Or have you been lacking in an area that you know you could do more growth? It’s interesting to know that the top performers in any industry are not at the top by themselves, meaning they didn’t get there all alone. The great thing about these individuals though, they had 100% desire to get there...

Send us Fan Mail What is the bar you’ve set for yourself? Have you set the bar high enough that you are constantly reaching for it? Or have you reached the bar and are sitting at the top looking at everybody else. There are some athletes in our industry that are “world class”. Meaning they perform against athletes around the world to prove that they can make it to the top or battle long and hard e...

Send us Fan Mail Who is writing the articles in the magazines? Have you ever thought about being an editor yourself? What does it take to become an editor? It’s been awesome to find individuals that are way cooler when they actually tell you their story than presumptions you might make only looking on the outside of the person. So today we have the opportunity to hear more about an editor for Hi-T...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have friends that build you up? Or are you surrounded by friends that help you succeed? Maybe you are the friend that likes to push others out of their comfort zone.  We could all use good people surrounding us. Especially in this industry as we want to become better and better at our specific crafts. I really like seeing how each person I have on the podcast grows and lear...

Send us Fan Mail Hard enduro season is coming to an end.  We've remained captivated by all of the great races and events held. Don't stop riding through the winter! It's an awesome opportunity to have a guest come back on the podcast more than once. There are always changes going on in the lives of pros and professionals. Each year there is something new and usually it's a grea...