70: Tackling the Psychology of Motorcycle Travel

99: Finding Food, Fuel and Other Elusive Items While on the Road: Travelling can sometimes be challenging when finding necessities, especially in foreign countries where options may differ from what you are used to or might not be easily available. Common concerns include finding food you enjoy and managing allergi... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

127 min listen

98: Extreme Weather - The 7 Worst Riding Conditions: ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Michelle Lamphere and Jim Martin. Bad weather can be scary even when you’re close to home, but what about when ... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

145 min listen

97: The Dark Side of Long Term Motorcycle Travel: Many motorcyclists dream about running off on an adventure that lasts for weeks, months, or even years. The thrill and anticipation leading up to the journey is what they focus on. But, the darker side is contemplating what will happen when they retu... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

121 min listen

96: The Self-Reliant Motorcycle Traveler: Being self-reliant can be likened to having insurance—an ability to take care of oneself if things go awry. There's nothing inherently wrong with accepting help; it's a human instinct, and in the context of motorcycle travel, assistance often leads t... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

134 min listen

95: Cooking on Multi-Day Camping Trips and Protecting Gear While Hiking: Ideas for simpler meals, tips for less food waste and what to do with leftovers while camping on the road. And how to protect your gear when you want to leave your motorcycle for a few hours to go for a hike, hang out at the beach or explore a city o... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

106 min listen

94: Motorcycle Travel Without Cash on Hand | Being Prepared to Handle Emergencies: Two important things to consider when planning your trip are how you’re going to finance your adventure and how to best equip yourself to handle an emergency. While it's not impossible to fund yourself while travelling on a motorcycle, it does requir... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

126 min listen

93: Top Mistakes Motorcycle Travelers Make: In this episode, the RAW panel explores the common mistakes made by motorcycle travelers, such as riding beyond their ability and failing to interact with the locals. Whether you're an experienced rider or a beginner, understanding and learning from ... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

113 min listen

92: Reflecting on the Road: Navigating Regrets in Motorcycle Travel: Have you ever found yourself in a travel situation where, in hindsight, different choices could have been made? During a long motorcycle trip, have you ever experienced regrets that left a lasting impact, prompting you to reflect on how they influenc... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

107 min listen

91: The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States: Another lively debate by the RAW panel, this time on The 7 Wonders of Motorcycle Travel Across the United States. A list to inspire riders to get out and explore these incredible areas. With hosts Michelle Lamphere, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Br... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

138 min listen

90: Practical Advice for Motorcycle Camping | Using Your Bike Maintenance Records to Predict The Future: Have you ever considered camping from your motorcycle? Perhaps it's to save money or to enjoy the great outdoors. Whatever your reason, you may be wondering what essential gear you'll need for motorcycle camping and how to stay on schedule with bike... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

160 min listen

89: Death on the Road and Going Nowhere: When travelling, there are things that can make you sick, hurt or even kill you. On this episode the panel discusses potential things that can cause harm and how to avoid them or how to treat them. And what if we can’t or maybe don’t want to... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

131 min listen

88: Top Motorcycle Routes To Ride in Less Than a Week: There are an endless amount of spectacular motorcycle routes all around the world, and choosing which one to ride on your next adventure can be overwhelming, especially if you are limited by time. So, we asked the panel to suggest what they think are... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

123 min listen

87: Tires, Boots and Helmets: There are three things from your normal ADV gear that may need to be swapped out for long distance travel: Tires. Aggressive tires work great for ADV riding and are the choice for many, but for long distance travel does longevity surpass the need for... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

135 min listen

86: Top Fears of Motorcycle Travel and Defining a RTW Trip: Fear can be paralyzing and it can stop you from doing many things including travel. But are those fears legitimate? And what constitutes a RTW trip? Is it the number of miles ridden or how many countries you pass through? On this episode of RAW the... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

137 min listen

85: Skills for Motorcycle Overlanding and Why You Need Them Before You Go: A discussion about motorcycle travel skills that any rider would benefit from or perhaps really need before leaving on a motorcycle adventure. Also how to be mentally prepared for travel, bureaucracy, change, being out of your comfort zone and... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

110 min listen

84: Understanding Motorcycle Loads for Overlanding: Overpacking is a common issue for riders, and the art of packing only what you really need is refined through thought, trial and practice. Experience alone won’t teach, unless you consciously recognize what didn’t work well, then imagine and... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

124 min listen

83: The 7 Wonders of the Motorcycle Travel World by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

102 min listen

82: Planning and Budgeting a Motorcycle Trip: On this episode of RAW we talk about how to plan and budget a trip from beginning to end, what things to consider and pitfalls that may not be obvious. So, if you’ve never been on a motorcycle trip before, or even if you have, this episode has some... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

122 min listen

81: Protecting your Bling and Dealing with Corrupt Officials: How should you protect your valuables while on a motorcycle trip? How do you avoid being on a thief’s radar or getting yourself in a bad situation? And how do you deal with corrupt officials in foreign countries? All this and more on this monthly... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

133 min listen

80: Tips for Doing a Solo Motorcycle Trip for the Modern Rider | Travel Rhythm: What’s it like to do a solo motorcycle trip for the modern world where the internet and google are at your fingertips? And do you have a certain rhythm you follow on a trip? Wake up, pack up and ride for the same amount of time every day? All this... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

129 min listen

79: Cool Camping Gadgets and Surprises in South America: Cool camping gadgets can make a trip more fun, easier and enjoyable. We talk about some odd things we’ve heard about or seen for camping, for example a dragonfly on a wire that clamps on to your hat that is supposed to scare away deer flies -... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

129 min listen

78: The Golden Age of Motorcycle Travel: A broad look at motorcycle travel and is it still in it’s prime, has it passed it’s prime and how is it changing? And have you had any run ins with dogs or wild animals in your travels? How do you deal with it? The panel answers these questions... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

113 min listen

77: Bodge Repairs and Rocky Mountain Oysters: Repairs sometimes need to be done in a pinch, on the side of the road or at the top of a mountain. On this episode we talk about temporary repairs and the unusual fixes we’ve come up with. Also, Michelle Lamphere tells us about Rocky Mountain... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

125 min listen

76: How to Get in to Motorcycle Travel on a Budget: Perhaps you’ve never doing any big scale travel before or you have limited funds but want to get a taste of travel. This episode is for the average rider who wants to leave from their backyard and experience an adventure.All this and more, on this... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

104 min listen

75: Five Great Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle on an Extended Trip and Travelling with Electronics: If you needed more reasons to plan a trip then we’ve put together our lists of great ones. And the panel also has some great tips on how to pack and travel with electronics in all kinds of weather and conditions. All this and more, on this month’s... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

108 min listen

74: Riding with a Partner and Coping with Extreme Heat: Sometimes riding with a partner can get complicated, be it a spouse, significant other or friends. We talk about the pros and cons of travelling with someone else, different methods you can use to make it work, and some things you should consider. We... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

122 min listen

73: Travel Misconceptions and Motorcycle Camp Kitchen Tips: On this episode of RAW, the things we get wrong about motorcycle travel, what it takes to be a motorbike traveller and camp kitchen tips. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for some... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

111 min listen

72: Sam's Secret is Out of the Bag and Things a Houseguest Should Never Do: On this episode of RAW Sam Manicom finally shares a secret that he’s been keeping for quite some time, we talk about the possibilities of planning a trip in the near future and things not to do when you’re someone’s houseguest. Join Jim and his... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

108 min listen

71: Pre-Trip Jitters, Trip Emotions and Holidays Away from Home: On this episode of RAW we talk about dealing with pre-trip jitters, missing family and friends, and remember holidays spent away from home. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for... by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

121 min listen

69: Silver Linings in Trouble, and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night: 69: Silver Linings in Trouble, Small World Experiences, Boots We Wear and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night Adventure Rider Radio RAW is a roundtable motorcycle travel conversation each month. by Adventure Rider Radio RAW Motorcycle Roundtable Talks

162 min listen

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