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Unexpected Turns - Tiffani Burkett and David Hayward May 19, 2022

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Sometimes when the unexpected happens it can be a good thing, and for Tiffani Burkett it turned out to be a very good thing. After losing her job, Tiffani decided to take the opportunity to go on a motorcycle trip. That trip led to more travel, a new career and to meeting someone who would become very important in her life.

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Unfinished Business - An Adventure Cut Short May 12, 2022

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Todd and Christian are a father and son who found themselves lacking adventure in life. So, for his dad’s birthday Christian gifted him a motorcycle and a motorcycle safety course. Soon they set out on a two month motorcycle adventure having some extraordinary experiences. Everything was going great until it all fell apart. Todd and Christian ended up not only getting more than they bargained for but they also found joy and healing, and discovered that overcoming the challenges was just as rewarding as the good times. If you've enjoyed this episode please consider supporting this show by going to adventureriderradio.com/support and also by checking out our show sponsors.

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Rider Skills: Motorcycle Counter Weighting for Balance and Traction May 05, 2022

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Counter Weighting is simply balancing your motorcycle with your body, and learning to do it correctly will take your skills to the next level. Today on our exclusive RIDER SKILLS program we have top instructor, Clinton Smout, to walk us through the skill using tips that speed up the learning process and get you on the fast track to improving your riding skills.

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How Happenstance Led to Motorcycle Adventures on Vermont’s Back Roads Apr 28, 2022

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Four years ago, Chris Corcoran and Darin Gillies showed up for a group ride in northern Vermont - they didn’t know each other, both were newly back in to riding, both had bikes too big for what they discovered was a ride on dirt and logging roads, and neither had the skills for the ride. But, this ride that they weren’t prepared for made for a lot of laughs and forged a friendship that would lead to thousands of miles on all types of backroads in Vermont, learning how to ride off-road while having a lot of fun doing it.

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Motorcycle Twists and Wild Tales - Dan Byers Apr 21, 2022

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This story has so many twists and wild tales in it that if you didn’t know it was all true, you’d think it a fantastic work of fiction. Dan Byers put everything on the line for his adventure of a lifetime and from the onset his plans have been upended so many times that it will leave you wondering how he remained so resilient. Not only that, but Dan’s story really highlights how motorcyclists look out for each other, how this common thread draws strangers together and creates friends for life.

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Should You Stand or Sit on an Adventure Motorcycle? Apr 14, 2022

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When you come to a tough section on a road or trail, you may ask yourself should you stand or should you sit? On this in depth episode, we talk to an expert rider and trainer, Chris Birch, and a rocket scientist and physics expert, Mark Nesbit, to learn about standing, sitting, what’s happening when we do and why traction has everything do to with the direction your wheels are pointed.

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Colombia Motorcycle Travel: Low-Budget, Stunning and Mostly Undiscovered Apr 07, 2022

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Not too long ago the city of Medellin, Colombia was considered the most dangerous city in the world, and the whole country of Colombia was known as the murder capital of the world. With such a dark reputation, why would anyone consider exploring Colombia by motorcycle? Jeff Cremer and Alan Churchill, the authors of a book all about motorcycle travel in Colombia, are here to tell us all the reasons you should consider putting Colombia on your list of motorcycle trip destinations.

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Rider Skills: Mods that your Adventure Motorcycle Needs - Clinton Smout Mar 31, 2022

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Manufacturers have to work within the constraints of a budget to keep motorcycles affordable. If you want to make your bike a serious adventure motorcycle, the trick is to understand which components need to be replaced or what needs to be added to your bike. Clinton Smout has years of experience and understanding of motorcycles and he walks us through his list of necessary modifications to make the factory adventure motorcycle a serious adventure motorcycle.

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Motorcycle Border Crossing Tips and Inside Information Mar 24, 2022

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International borders can be the gateway to adventure, discovery and vacations but they can also be aggravating, arduous and problematic, particularly if you don’t follow the rules or aren’t aware of them. And with things finally beginning to open up again we find ourselves looking to leap over our borders to travel. On this episode, border crossings and what to expect, as well as expert tips from a former customs agent that will give us some insight into how to make sure you cross the border effectively.

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How a First Motorcycle Trip Ended Up Being a Trip Around the World Mar 17, 2022

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It all began when a novel idea for a two-up motorcycle road trip transformed a couple of backpackers into motorcycle travellers. Sandra Steliga and Fiona Cheng were new to motorcycle travel, but after they set out for a trip in the United States to South America they were hooked and their plans quickly evolved in to riding their motorbike around the world.

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