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Mathew Sturtevant & Gabriella Kiss May 26, 2021

Often, adventure rides carry a deeper meaning for people. Mathew & Gabriella are no exception. In 2020, amidst the pandemic, they set off to ride the western portion of the TAT. An adventure focused not on crushing miles but crushing psychological barriers.

Bonus: Mathew wrote a book about his experiences on this adventure called The Topography of Fear. You can and should get it here.

Finding the Confidence to Ride Again Apr 02, 2021

Another Friday, another listener Q and A. This week, a listener asks how I would approach getting back on the bike after a bad crash which has led to a loss of confidence.

Crushing Classics: Yun Lung Apr 01, 2021

Yun Lung recalls 9 months and nearly 32,000 miles riding toward the Fin Del Mundo from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Harley Launches Demo Tour for Pan America ADV Bike Mar 31, 2021

Harley launches 2021 Pan America demo tour on the cusp of their brand new adventure motorcycle hitting showroom floors.

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Tips for Your 1st Race Mar 30, 2021

Anxious about your first off-road or motocross race? Listen for some tips that will help make your first event a memorable one.

Listener Emails: Oil and the Paris Climate Agreement Mar 26, 2021

Responding to a listener email regarding the scarcity of oil and the Paris Climate Accord.

Mt Biker Stabbed by Hiker; What can we Learn? Mar 25, 2021

Altercations on shared-use trails are not uncommon. Whether you're a dual sport or adventure rider, off-road rider, what can all motorcyclists learn from this story out of the PNW?

Crushing Classics: MotoMinded Mar 24, 2021

Another one from the vault. Chris Dylan Vestal of MotoMinded stopped by the show in 2019 to talk about his business and the off-road community. Also, we'd both just taken delivery of our KTM 790 adventure bikes, so of course, we had to spend some time on that!

Jesse Pacht Mar 23, 2021

Jesse Pacht shares stories, tips, and experiences from his motorcycle adventure on the Trans-America Trail (TAT).

Do I Ride with a Gun? Mar 19, 2021

Answering more of your questions on a listener Q and A Friday.

Questions you'd like answered on the show? Send us an email.

Too Old to Start ADV Riding? Mar 18, 2021

Responding to an email from a few months back; a 65-year old gentleman wondered whether I though he was too old to start adventure riding.

Tracy Charles Mar 17, 2021

Tracy walks us through her ride through Central and South America; the first leg of an around the world motorcycle adventure.

Crushing Classics: Tracy Charles Mar 16, 2021

From 2019, guest Tracy Charles discusses her plans for riding RTW. Listeners, a current interview (March 2021) with Tracy will soon be available on the feed.

Moto Monday #7 Mar 15, 2021

Discussing happenings from this past weekend' AMA Supercross event and outlining the week ahead on the show.

What's My Most Important Piece of ADV Riding Gear? Mar 12, 2021

It's another Listener Q and A Friday. Today, I talk about my most important piece of adventure riding gear and what I believe to be the most significant advancement in moto technology over the past 20 years.

To have your questions answered on the show, email crushingthemiles@gmail.com

9 Mods I Immediately Make to Brand New Dirt Bikes Mar 11, 2021

There's nothing quite like bringing a brand new dirt bike home. You're excited. You're ready to ride. But...what about the bike? Is it ready?

In this episode I'll cover 9 accessories or mods I make to every brand new dirt bike before its maiden voyage.

Lindsey Clark Mar 10, 2021

Lindsey Clark, Design Director at Giant Loop, discusses the development of the new GL Fandango and Diablo tank bags.

Crushing Classics: Harold Olaf Cecil Mar 09, 2021

Harold Olaf Cecil stops by the show to discuss all things Giant Loop (his business) and adventure riding.

This episode originally aired in June of 2020.

Is Cooper Webb in Ken Roczen' Head? Mar 08, 2021

Recapping the drama and excitement from round 9 of the AMA supercross series in Daytona, FL.

How will the Pandemic Shape the Future of Adventure Riding? Mar 05, 2021

Answering more of your questions on a listener Q and A Friday. Today, I recommend my favorite motorcycle Youtube channels and respond to a question about post-pandemic adventure biking.

Crushing Classics: Bertrand De Oliveira Mar 04, 2021

Bertrand De Oliveira discusses his adventure ride from New York City to the Arctic Circle.

KTM Honda and Yamaha Partner on Electric Moto Technology Mar 03, 2021

KTM, Honda and Yamaha are partnering to develop a "standardized swappable battery system." What will this mean for motorcyclists going forward?

Drew Returns Mar 02, 2021

A continuation of episode 21 with Drew Faulkner focused on bucket list rides and the bikes we would have in our dream garages.

Drew Faulkner Mar 01, 2021

Drew Faulkner joined us for an interview on the eve of Harley's Pan American Launch. Hear his predictions and ideas about the bike (pre-release of course) along with thoughts about advertising in the industry and responsible recreation.

The Worst Motorcycle Crashes I've Ever Had Feb 26, 2021

For listener QA this week I discuss some of the worst crashes I've ever had, what led to them and what became of me.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Feb 25, 2021

KTM upgraded their largest adventure bike. Let's go over some of the details & revisions to better understand if this should be your next adventure motorcycle.

The Harley-Davidson Pan America has been Unveiled Feb 24, 2021

Discussing the tech & specs of the Harley-Davidson Pan America which will be available in May, 2021.

Justin Jones Feb 23, 2021

Multi-time Baja champion and ISDE gold medalist, Justin Jones, stops by the show to discuss his career.

Orlando Supercross Round 8 Feb 22, 2021

Recapping the highlights from round 8 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Series.

Listener Emails #2 Feb 19, 2021

Responding to the questions you submit each and every week regarding dirt bikes, dual sport and adventure riding.

The Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route Feb 18, 2021

News and speculation regarding the future release of the Wyoming BDR.

Who else is pumped to explore this route on their dual sport or adventure motorcycle?

5 Mistakes Adventure Riders Make Feb 17, 2021

As a professional motorcycle coach, I spend a fair amount of time assessing riders. In this episode, I discuss 5 common mistakes I've been seeing, and how to avoid them.

Crystal Fong Feb 16, 2021

Crystal Fong details her 5300-mile ride from California to the Midwest.

Orlando Supercross Round 7 Feb 15, 2021

Recapping the highlights from round 7 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Series.

Listener Emails #1 Feb 12, 2021

Every Friday is dedicated to listener questions. This week, we dig into what bikes I'm currently riding. Also, we rehash the topic of geo-tagging (in response to a listener email).

We'd be happy to help answer your dirt bike, dual sport or adventure riding questions, just email crushingthemiles@gmail.com

In 11 Days the Harley-Davidson Pan America will be Revealed Feb 11, 2021

Discussing the upcoming release of the new Harley-Davidson adventure motorcycle.

Listening to this Episode Might Save Your Life Feb 10, 2021

I've always been an advocate for riding with the Garmin inReach. A ride last spring solidified my beliefs about this device.

The Garmin inReach Mini is a smaller, more compact version of the same device.

Tires: A Quick Discussion Feb 09, 2021

A quick overview of the different tire categories and where each compound is best-suited.

Here are some of the tires I recommend for off-road, dual sport and adventure riding.

Enduro Tires

Dual Sport Tires

ADV Bike Tires

This is not an all-inclusive list. For a detailed breakdown, email crushingthemiles@gmail.com & I'll help you select the right tire, given your circumstances.

Indy Supercross Round 6 Feb 08, 2021

Recapping rounds 5 & 6 from the 2021 AMA Supercross Series.

Finding Dual Sport Bikes for Beginners Feb 01, 2021

Listener QA #1

What are the things beginners should be looking for in their first dual sport bike?

Personally, I am looking at models that check the following boxes:

Lightweight
Affordably priced
Low seat height
Reasonable horsepower

Some of my current dual sport favorites include:

KLX 250 & 300
CRF 250 & 300 Rally
KTM 350

I Love the Hero 9 Black Feb 01, 2021

Discussing both pros and cons of the newest GoPro. Spoiler Alert! I love this action cam. It has been great for adventure riding, dual sporting and dirt biking.

Interested in purchasing any of the cameras discussed in this episode? Please utilize the links below.

Hero 9 Black

Hero 8 Black

Osmo Action Cam