Why We Ride Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered moving across the world to pursue your dreams? How hard are you willing to push yourself and fulfill those dreams? Do you feel that you have what it takes to take your passion to the next level? When you meet an individual that has changed their whole world just to pursue a dream is really an incredible story. If you find yourself passionate about somethin...

Send us Fan Mail There is a lot that goes into finding success in Action Sports. It’s not all unicorns and fairies that we dream of when we are kids. It is more of a struggle especially when you are navigating alone or with others that are trying to figure it out as they go along. But one guarantee is, it can be one amazing adventure! When Brock Hoyer, a pro Snow Bikecross, gave us the opportunity...

Send us Fan Mail If you let obstacles stop you from achieving your goals, then you are giving up too easily. When it comes to communication, we have many hurdles thrown in our way and we have the choice to either stop and give up, or push through and make something happen. Today's podcast was recorded from one side of the world, to the other side of the world. We didn't let an obstacle a...

Send us Fan Mail There are thousands of companies inside Action Sports. All have their own uniqueness to them and each one wants to have the most exposure so at the end of the day, they convert more people to their products or brand.  When it comes to the larger companies, like Skidoo, they have a budget large enough to seek out individuals to help them push and promote their products and ultimate...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to training and fitness, where do you stand? Sometimes it seems that we focus on only one part of training in our lives and forget that when we do crash and burn, we need to recover, and recover quickly to get back up and keep going. We can turn to individuals that  coach us to success, so we can compete, ride, and enjoy our passion without the added stress. Curtis H...

Send us Fan Mail There are jobs in our industry that take substantial amounts of passion to work your way to the top. We all know brands that started out small, maybe in somebody's garage or a grandmother's basement and today are a monster of a company that you see in every dealership or mom and pop shop. These brands do not get where they are without passion. Andy White joins us on the...

Send us Fan Mail We are stoked to have a legend like Brett on the podcast today. With a background of racing basically Brett's entire life, he had so much to share about his life's lessons. We are more than thrilled to share some of them in this episode! Brett is a Canadian hailing from British Columbia. Like so many athletes in the Motorsports Industry, he started out on a dirtbike and...

Send us Fan Mail Social media has become one of, if not the number one source companies use when they are searching for talent in Action Sports. Not only do they consume social media, but they are watching how enthusiasts and athletes alike present themselves when they are not in the spotlight. This can be challenging for many individuals, and you may feel that posting pictures or videos may not b...

Send us Fan Mail Surrounding yourself with like minded people can either get you into some serious trouble, or wild success. It's like the saying goes, "You are the company you keep". So if you surround yourself with other athletes and compete and push themselves to break boundaries and push the limitations on what we believe to be reality, it's likely your skills will increase...

Send us Fan Mail What is your strategy with your social media accounts? Do you have a vision of what you want to produce and share with the world? Do you think your accounts can actually help you land sponsorships, get paid, and ride more? So many things to think about when it comes to your social media accounts! And if you haven't noticed yet, social media is helping thousands of enthusiasts...

Send us Fan Mail Today we seem to push ourselves to our limits in Action Sports. From bigger drops in the backcountry, to breaking speed records on the salt flats. It seems that within the last few centuries, we are striving to go bigger and go farther.  Our guest today has pushed himself to the limits, and he has been recognized as one of the best backcountry snowmobile freerider. Geoff Kyle kick...

Send us Fan Mail One sport that has always caught my eye is Endurocross. The terrain and obstacles are so challenging plus there is the feeling of Arenacross mixed in to give it a little flare. The sport is just so fascinating to watch! Nick Thompson has competed in Motocross and transitioned over to Endurocross to continue his progression and passion for riding on two wheels. Raised in a small to...

Send us Fan Mail Dreams do come true! But they don't come true unless you set yourself up for them to come true! You know the story of Pinocchio, an old man wanted a son, he made a puppet, wished and dreamed for it to become real, then POOF! A magic fairy turns the wooden puppet into a live creature! Wow what a dream come true! The point is, you have to take the steps towards your dreams and...

Send us Fan Mail Life takes us on a good ride throughout our existence here on earth. Each one of us will have different journeys and have completely different experiences. We really cannot predict the future, and I sure don't have a magic 8 ball that will give me that answer!  Today's guest found himself on one journey then spun 180 degrees which landed him in a completely different dir...

Send us Fan Mail When you capture a moment in time, we can look back on the photo five years from now and feel nostalgia for that time in our lives. But what about all of the photos that were not taken? What about all of those memories slowly forgotten? Not trying to sound bleek and sad, it's just unfortunate how much we take moments for granted. BUT, not today's guest! MJ is an amazing...

Send us Fan Mail The 2021 year has come to an end, but that doesn't mean our show has to stop! Coming 2022 we have plans to go bigger and better!  Aaron and Kolton recap the 2021 year inside The Action Sports Club with a variety of changes from the beginning up until today. There are always going to be changes and tweaks to the company ensuring a long lasting relationship with its members. We...

Send us Fan Mail "Go big or go home" - Eliza Dushku. Is the phrase I think of every time I see a pro hit a massive 20' metal ramp and sail through the sky. Or when I see a snowboarding video of some crazy snowboarders sitting at the peak of a mountain in the backcountry. It is why we love Action Sports so much! Today we are stoked to be sitting down with Jordan Gledhill. Recently Jo...

Send us Fan Mail We all have found from time to time companies that we really enjoy their products. Though there may be differences in opinion, we all are looking for the same thing. When it comes to riding snowmobiles in the backcountry, we want to stay comfortable all day long. Today's guest, Bridger LaBau is a newly sponsored backcountry Athlete for Castle X Snow gear. With his love of the...

Send us Fan Mail We are always stoked to have amazing guests on the podcast. Every guest is unique and shares experiences that have shaped their lives all the way up to the point of the recording. With every unique guest that comes onto the podcast, we are stoked for today's episode and experience shared from a veteran in working with a variety of  companies as a sales representative. Justin...

Send us Fan Mail We remember those days that the skies were blue, the snow was crisp and powdery, and not another group a people insight! Those days are always the most sought after days every winter, especially if you can take full advantage of that opportunity. Those are the days we daydream about! Today's guest is one that completely understands the need for those days especially when it c...

Send us Fan Mail We are all very passionate about one thing or another. Some may be passionate about chocolate, others may be passionate about puppy calendars. But each one of us has a passion about something, and we all share a passion for the same thing... Action Sports! We are stoked to have taken the time to sit down with a 4 time ISDE Medalist coming in hot with 3 Gold Medals and 1 super shin...

Send us Fan Mail We get pumped up when we have a dream that we strongly believe we can achieve. Though it can be challenging trying to get everything figured out in the beginning, the journey is part of the fun! Trevor had an idea that came from a need. That idea turned into a dream which he is living every single day! When it comes to training the younger generation, MX 54 North has taken on the...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you end your racing career? Some will move on and begin another career, or they will continue on with the career they already started years before while they were racing. There has to be a choice made at some point, what is next? Today's guest was faced with this dilemma, and fortunately for you and I, he pursued his passion and created an amazing suspension...

Send us Fan Mail We all love watching extreme sports. It is captivating to watch somebody fly through the air performing some amazing tricks that, let's be honest, a majority of the spectators do not know the name of the trick. But we still love to watch those performers do their best and keep pushing themselves. Today's guest is a top athlete that pushes himself each winter on his snowm...

Send us Fan Mail If you never push yourself, you will always end up with standard results. Today's guest is anything but standard! From his license plate saying Summer Sucks to his nickname, Kris (Smasher) Kaltenbacher was a long-time sought-after guest on the podcast!  We were stoked to finally sit down with Kris and learn more about his history with the Boondockers Film and how that has sha...