For The Ride

Ricky Carmichael (Motocross GOAT) Oct 03, 2024

The winningest motocross racer of all time, Ricky Carmichael, is staying busy as an analyst for Supercross & Motorcross on NBC, hosting the Title 24 Podcast with Ryan Villopodo, and handpicking the components for the all-new Triumph TF 450-RC edition motorcycle. In this episode, Ricky also dives into how he spends his rare free-time, his approach to retired-life fitness, and what it means to have a production motorcycle with his name on it.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @RickyCarmichael

Title 24 Podcast: YouTube

News: All-New TF 450-RC

News: Paul Edmondson Appointed Enduro Team Manager

News: Jonny Walker Signs to Enduro Race Team

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Ed Quinn (Actor - The Oval) Sep 27, 2024

Most recently known for his role as President Hunter Franklin in Tyler Perry's "The Oval", Ed Quinn is a veteran actor, who is also a rock n roller and competitive kneeboarder. In the interview, Quinn shares what he loves about riding motorcycles, talks about living on-set when filming seasons of The Oval, and gives a download on the world of competition kneeboarding, fresh from the world championships in South Africa.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @EdwardQuinn

Website: EdQuinn.com

Music: A Whole Lot of Rosie on Spotify

News: 2025 Speed Twin 1200 / RS

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Adrienne Driggs (Gamer / Rider / Artist) Sep 16, 2024

Gamer and rider Adrienne Driggs is a two-bike Triumph owner who loves to attend riding events, and has recently started supporting the Women's Motorcycle Show. In this episode, which was recorded at The One Moto Show, Adrienne gives a brief overview of all things Twitch, and talks about her riding journey which has lead her to modifying her own bike which she now displays at various motorcycle shows around the US.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @AdrienneDriggs

Website: Front Row Moto Show

Instagram: @WomensMotoShow

Twitch: Adrienne Driggs

News: Paul Edmondson Appointed Enduro Racing Manager

News: 50th Anniversary of Evel Knievel Rocket Jump

Photo Credit: Alex Vese

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jalek Swoll (Triumph SuperMotocross Racer) Sep 06, 2024

Pro Motocross and Supercross racer, Jalek Swoll, has made history as the first rider to podium for Triumph Motorcycles in US Pro Motocross in Triumph's first year making an MX bike and competing with a factory race team. Jalek's strong season saw him consistently deliver top 10 finishes. In the interview leading into the 2024 SMX Playoffs, Swoll talks about his approach to racing, and a little bit about how he spends his limited down time.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @JS352

Instagram: @OfficialTriumphRacing

News: Triumph Earns 6 MCN Awards

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Heath Cofran (Alpinestars) Aug 20, 2024

As a retired amateur racer, Heath "The Chief" Cofran brings a deep understanding of rider safety to his role as Media and Communications Director for Alpinestars. In the interview Heath reminisces about his racing days, and dives deep into some of the technology that AStars has been developing to keep riders safe.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @HeathTheChief

Instagram: @Alpinestars

Website: Alpinestars.com

Website: AStars x Triumph Collection

News: Triumph Finishes 1-2 at AdventureTrackers Race

News: Jalek Swoll Gets First Triumph Pro Motocross Podium

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Matt McKenna (Imperial Moto) Aug 05, 2024

Seeking to combine his passions, Matt McKenna founded Imperial Moto, a moto inspired coffee shop in Miami's Little River Neighborhood, which has grown to become a Saturday and Sunday destination for two-wheel and four-wheel enthusiasts. Before detouring into DJ names and motorcycles, Matt details what goes into a great cup of coffee, and how Imperial has worked to achieve responsibly grown brews with premium flavor.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @Real_McKenna

Instagram: @ImperialMoto

Website: ImperialMoto.com

News: Autumn / Winter '24 Heritage Collection

Soundcloud: DJ Matt E Love

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

KJ Apa (One Fast Move) Jul 25, 2024

Most known for his role as Archie in the series Riverdale, actor KJ Apa portrays an up and coming club motorcycle racer in the film One Fast Move, which debut's August 8th on Amazon Prime Video. During the interview, KJ dives into the craft of acting, learning to ride, and his new-found love for motorcycles and appreciation for racing and racers.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @KJApa

One Fast Move: Official Trailer

IMDB Profile: KJ Apa

News: Always Something Travel Series

Photo Credit: Frank Masi

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Kelly Blatz (One Fast Move) Jul 08, 2024

Actor turned director, Kelly Blatz has dedicated the past three years creating the film 'One Fast Move', a scripted feature length film that lives in the world of American club racing, which releases on Amazon Prime Video on August 8th, 2024. In the interview, Kelly discusses the process of writing and a capturing the film and also speaks about his first experience riding on track at the Circuito de Jerez during the press ride of the Triumph Street Triple 765 family.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @KellyStevenBlatz

One Fast Move: Official Trailer

IMDB Profile: Kelly Blatz

News: Record Breaking 2024 DGR Results

Photo Credit: Frank Masi

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Dustin Kott (Kott Motorcycles) Jul 02, 2024

Custom bike builder, Dustin Kott of Kott Motorcycles, specializes in fully fabricated custom vintage motorcycles. His builds are showcased at the most prestigious shows and owned by passionate riders, high-end collectors and celebrities alike. During the interview at the Kott Motorcycles shop in Newhall, California, Dustin shares how he became a builder and developed his style and discusses entering motorcycles in shows, and how celebrity clients like Lance Armstrong and Ryan Reynolds impacted his business.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @KottMotorcycles

Website: KottMotorcycles.com

Ryan Reynolds Bike Film: Invite The Unexpected

News: T120 Elvis Presley Edition

Website: Handbuilt Show Los Angeles

Photo Credit: Michael Lichter

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Brady Mclean (Go Fast Don't Die) Jun 14, 2024

"Go Fast Don't Die" is something Brady Mclean, and friends would say to each other before rides. The sentiment grew into tattoos, and then a shirt, and then a brand. After much self-reflection, much of which came while riding motorcycles, Brady challenged himself to overcome fear and self-doubt and live his best life, and he hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @BradyTilDeath

Website: GoFastDontDie.com

Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Edition: Product Page

Father's Day Gift Guide: Triumph Clothing Shop

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Iván Cervantes (5x Enduro Champion) Jun 01, 2024

5x World Enduro Champion, Iván Cervantes, has spent his time competing in ADV bike rally races, developing brand new motocross bikes, and setting Guinness World Records since retiring from competitive Enduro racing. In the episode, Iván shares his path to becoming a champion and goes into detail on the experience at the Nardò Technical Center, where he shattered the record for most miles ridden in 24 hours.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @25IvanCervantes25

Guinness World Record: Full Video

Vahna Moto Film Festival: Watch All Films

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Austin Marie Foster (DGR PDX Host) May 13, 2024

Inspired by a close connection to the cause, Austin Marie Foster volunteered to co-host the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Portland, while also juggling duties as the founder of Hammerheads PDX, which is a group of "motorcycle misfits". In the episode, Austin speaks about learning to ride from her father, and how his bout with prostate cancer led her to volunteer as a DGR host.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @AustinMarieFoster

Hammerheads Instagram: @HammerheadsPDX

Support Austin's Ride: gfolk.me/AustinFoster397078

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Website: GentlemansRide.com

Triumph News: Join Team Triumph for DGR 2024

Photo Credit: Andrew Noice

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Impa Kasanganay (PFL Champion) Dec 27, 2023

After departing the UFC, professional fighter Impa Kasanganay fought 5 times in 2023, earning his way into the Professional Fighters League playoffs, and capped the year by winning the Light Heavyweight Title. The new PFL Champ visited the Triumph North America office fresh off the win and a solo road trip on a new Tiger 1200 to share his background, his fight career, and his love for riding motorcycles.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @Impak5

Adventure Instagram: @TshilobosTrek

PFL MMA Website: PFLMMA.com

Triumph News: British Invasion Tour - Coming Soon to a City Near You

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Dutch van Someren (Bike Shed Motorcycle Club) Dec 07, 2023

As the founder of Bike Shed Motorcycle Club, Dutch van Someren spends many of his days greeting customers at the BSMC in London or Los Angeles when not riding his Triumph Thruxton RS. In this episode recorded in the green room of Bike Shed Los Angeles, Dutch talks about the Bike Shed Moto Show, creating the club, and how he and his wife Vikki attended the coronation of King Charles III on behalf of the England motorcycle community.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @DutchBSMC

Website: BikeShedMoto.com

Triumph News: All-New Triumph TF 250-X Motocross Bike

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Spurgeon Dunbar (Revzilla) Nov 11, 2023

As Revzilla's Director of Content, Spurgeon Dunbar plays a leading role in producing an incredible amount of creative and inspirational motorcycle content for the company's content arm, the Common Tread, including a co-host of their Highside / Lowside podcast. Recently, Spurgeon guest hosted an episode of the popular high-production series CTXP, where he rode an all-new Triumph Speed 400 alongside Zack Courts to India's Umling La, the highest motorable road in the world. In this episode Spurgeon details many of the adventures the duo had off-camera on their return journey from the Umling La peak as they raced against the clock to make it back to Dehli before mudslides closed the roads for the forseable future.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @SpurgeonDunbar

CTXP Episode: Riding Triumph 400's to Highest Road in the World

Common Tread Article: Long Road to India

Triumph News: Stealth Editions at Madison Square Garden

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Zack Courts (Revzilla) Nov 11, 2023

As a content creator for Revzilla's Common Tread, Zack Courts is the host of "Daily Rider" and co-host of CTXP, the channel's quarterly large production series. In the most recent CTXP episode Zack, along with guest host Spurgeon Dunbar, rode an all-new Triumph Scrambler 400 X to India's Umling La, the highest motorable road in the world. In this episode, Zack talks about the recent trip as well as about daily life at Revzilla's West Coast outpost.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @ZackCourts

CTXP Episode: Riding Triumph 400's to Highest Road in the World

Daily Rider: 2023 Bonneville T100 Review

Triumph News: Stealth Editions at Madison Square Garden

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jared Weems (Weems Motor Co) Oct 20, 2023

Jared Weems is a Florida based custom bike builder that focuses exclusively on vintage Triumph builds via Weems Motor Co. and just won the People's Choice Award for his '56 Drag Bike during the Vahna Motorcycle Show at the Isle of Triumph. During the interview which took place on-site at the Isle of Triumph, Weems discusses drag racing technique and building a '52 Triumph inspired by a famous David Mann painting.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @WeemsMotorCo.Tampa

Weems Website: WeemsMotorCo.com

Mr.C's Band Music Video: Ride My Triumph (YouTube)

Triumph News: Elvis Buys Motorcycles for Memphis Mafia

Triumph News: Thruxton Final Edition

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Eva Rupert (Overland Expo) Oct 02, 2023

Eva Rupert is best known as the motorcycle ambassador with Overland Expo, where she manager motorcycle vendors, `builds the Ultimate Overland Bike each year, and writes for their column, The Compass. Outside of the Overland Expo, Eva owns the Jonquil Motel in Bisbee, AZ where she hosts an annual adventure riding event, and has a surprising past in competitive fencing.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @EvaRupert

Eva Website: EvaRupert.com

Jonquil Motel: TheJonquil.com

Ultimate Overland Motorcycle: OverlandExpo.com

Triumph News: 250MX Bike Revealed at LA Coliseum

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Derek Mayberry (VAHNA Magazine) Sep 21, 2023

Derek Mayberry is a long-time rider who abandoned the corporate world to pursue a passion and became the Associate Publisher of VAHNA Magazine. Derek shares how he landed with VAHNA and then dives into the details of the inaugural VAHNA Film Festival, including submission requirements and the locations of festival events.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @Derek.Mayberry

Film Fest Website: Vahna.com/FilmFestival

Triumph News: RIDE with Norman Reedus

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Cinnamon Kernes (Motorcycle Industry Council) Sep 01, 2023

Cinnamon Kernes is the Vice-President and General Manager with the Motorcycle Industry Council, where she's leading the "Ride With Us" Campaign to help grow motorcycle ridership in the United States. Cinnamon also runs the AIMExpo, which is the motorcycle industry's trade show in the US, where she draws from her many years of experience managing the International Motorcycle Shows (IMS).

Episode Links:

Instagram: @RideWithUsMoto

MIC Website: MIC.org

Ride With Us Website: RideWithUs.com

Motorcycle Jobs Website: MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com

Triumph News: Isle of Triumph to Take Over Barber Vintage Festival Infield

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Mitch Boehm (AMA Magazine) Aug 07, 2023

Mitch Boehm is a 35+ years of motorcycle-industry and moto-journalist veteran, including staff positions at Motorcyclist and Cycle World as well as a 15-year stint as editor-in-chief at Motorcyclist magazine from 1993 to 2008, and is currently the editor-in-chief of American Motorcyclist Magazine. In this interview recorded at AMA Vintage Days, Mitch recounts some tales from his career and talks about the benefits of AMA, the American Motorcyclist Association.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @AMARiding

Website: AmericanMotorcyclist.com

Website: VintageMotorcycleDays.com

Triumph News: New Tiger 900 Aragón Edition Motorcycles

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Chase McQueen (McQueen Racing) Jul 11, 2023

With a family lineage in racing, Chase McQueen naturally gravitated to racing on both two and four wheels. In this episode the son of Chad McQueen, and grandson of Steve McQueen, talks about his family’s legacy and how it's kept alive through partnerships with brands his grandfather had ties to, as well as helping to organize the Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle show, benefiting the Boys Republic. Chase also talks about his recent participation in helping create a new digital collectibles project, and his current focus on McQueen Racing.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @ChaseMcQueen

Website: McQueen-Racing.com

Website: The Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show

Website: Boys Republic

Website: "King of Cool Racing Team" collection on Theta Drop

Triumph News: Steve McQueen X Triumph Digital Collectibles

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

John Ryan Hebert (Photographer) Jul 03, 2023

Best known as a lifestyle photographer, John Ryan Hebert regularly pairs his passion for riding and art to capture timeless images of motorcycles, including his personal Triumph Bonneville T100. In the interview, John explains how he stumbled into a career in moto photography, and shares a story riding his 100,000+ mile Bonneville from Los Angeles to Michigan and back.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @JohnRyanHebert

Website: JohnRyanHebert.com

Triumph News: New Speed Twin 400 & Scrambler 400X

Triumph News: Breitling Top Time Triumph Watch

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Tommy Harper (Brand X Stunts) Jun 18, 2023

As a kid in 70's Southern California, Tommy Harper grew up racing dirt bikes against the likes of Chad McQueen and Kenny Alexander, and turned his passion for riding, flying, and surfing into a career in stunts. In this interview Tommy recounts stories of growing up around Steve McQueen and Bud Ekins, explains how he evolved his career to found Brand X Stunts and become one of Hollywood's most trusted stunt coordinators, and touches on the way children are influenced by their parents.

Episode Links:

IMDB: Thomas Robinson Harper

Website: BrandXStunts.org

Triumph News: Iván Cervantes Claims Guinness World Records™ Title

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Erik Hartley (Evil Hours Racing) May 27, 2023

Erik Hartley is an American veteran who discovered the throttle therapy in flat track racing and founded Evil Hours Racing, a non-profit race team which provides veterans an outlet within the flat track community. This episode was recorded live from Senoia Raceway south of Atlanta, where Erik and his Evil Hours team were preparing his Triumph Bonneville to compete during one of the American Flat Track rounds. Erik talks all things flat track, and how it helped him manage his post deployment PTSD ahead of the launch of a short documentary about Evil Hours Racing.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @EvilHoursRacing

Website: EvilHoursRacing.com

Evil Hours Racing Short Film: The Last Mile (video)

Triumph News: 2023 VAHNA Motorcycle Film Festival

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Roland Sands (Roland Sands Design) Nov 18, 2022

Roland Sands is a former racer, best known as custom motorcycle builder hailing from Long Beach, California. Roland turned his name and style of building performance customs into a brand, Roland Sands Design. We caught up with Roland only days after his biggest event of the year, which partnered with Red Bull for their Straight Rhythms event this year. We chatted about growing up in the West Coast custom scene, and how Roland chased his passions to evolve his brand into running independent race teams and organizing massive moto events.

Episode Links:

Personal Instagram: @RolandSands

Professional Instagram: @RolandSandsDesign

RSD Website: RolandSands.com

MotoBeach Classic Website: MotoClassicEvents.com

Triumph News: 2022 Moto2 Season Results

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Frank Masi (Stills Photographer) Nov 11, 2022

Frank Masi is a stills photographer for major motion pictures such as The Rock, Armageddon, and Jungle Cruise, whose recent passion for riding has evolved into a dream garage, which includes a Steve McQueen Edition Scrambler 1200. The interview discusses Frank's collection of motorcycles and motorcycle memorabilia and takes a deep dive into the world of still photography on film sets. Frank also talks about his annual participation in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and his time shooting on the set of the upcoming film about American Road Racing.

Episode Links:

Personal Instagram: @FrankiStills

Professional Instagram: @MasiStills

DGR Fundraising Profile: GentlemansRide.com

Triumph News: New Street Triple 765 Family

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Rikki Rockett (Poison Drummer) Nov 03, 2022

Rikki Rockett is the co-founder and drummer for the band Poison and a rider so passionate for British Motorcycles that he founded a group called Brit Iron Rebels, which now has clans in 10 countries. The interview ranges from Rikki forming the band Poison and riding his new Scrambler 1200 throughout the 2022 Stadium Tour, to his interest in the paranormal and juggling three distinct YouTube Channels.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @RikkiRockett

YouTube: DirtBaggers (Tiger vs Scrambler video)

YouTube: The Poison Drummer

YouTube: Legend Tripping

Website: RikkiRockett.com

Website: Brit Iron Rebels

Triumph News: Triumph Chrome Collection

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Noah Garret (Stunt Performer) Sep 30, 2022

Noah Garret is a life long martial artist who used his skills to become a successful stunt performer for major motion films, and happens to be one of lucky owners of a Scrambler 1200 McQueen Edition motorcycle. The interview dives into Noah’s journey to become a stunt performer, and how he’s already working to evolve his career into stunt coordinating.

Episode Links:

Instagram (fall scene): @noah8bit

Latest film on Netflix: Do Revenge

Triumph News: Triumph Racing Announcement

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Carolyn "Doodle" Returns (Doodle on a Motorcycle) Sep 23, 2022

Carolyn returns as a guest to discuss her transition to a full-time motorcycle YouTube creator, and along with some of the best moto road trips she's taken since her last visit. As her channel, “Doodle on a Motorcycle”, started to take off, Carolyn made the decision to dive in and turn to content creating full time. In the episode, she speaks about her process for creating content that is the right balance of what she wants to create and what her audience wants to see. Carolyn also shares some of the great road trips in the past year, including her most recent, which was her first time attending the Sturgis Rally.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @doodleonamotorcycle

YouTube: Doodle On A Motorcycle

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Eric Van De Steeg (Gentleman's Ride Host) Sep 14, 2022

Eric Van De Steeg is a 3 year host of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Atlanta, co-founder of Scamper Van, and a lifelong rider who incorporates a motorcycle ride into each of his world travels. During the episode, Eric details his personal battle with testicular cancer, which led him to volunteer for the DGR in support of Men's Health. He also talks about some epic rides he's taken around the world, and how he came to co-create a camper van outfitting company.

Eric's IG: @shoutdutch

Eric's DGR Profile: GentlemansRide.com

Scamper Van Website: Scampervan.com

Two Wheels of Suches Website: TwoWheelsof Suches.com

Photo Credit: @jackson_foto

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Évangéline Bastide (Moto Explorer) Aug 19, 2022

Évangéline Bastideis a French native living in Los Angeles, who regularly travels on two-wheels to explore new parts of the country during her breaks from being a full-time piano instructor. In the past few years Évangéline has taken road trips to destinations ranging from the Bonneville Salt Flats to the Blue Ridge Mountains, on any sort of red colored motorcycle she can get her hands on, and has documented her journeys as La Petite Moto Rouge on Instagram.

Evangeline's IG: @lapetitemotorouge

Revzilla Article: Riding a Bonneville to Bonneville

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Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Brandon Paasch Pt 2 (Daytona Champion) Aug 12, 2022

Brandon Paasch is an American Roadracer and 2x defending Daytona 200 Champion, who came back for a second episode to discuss the winning performance in detail. The interview dives into the technical and strategic aspects of racing, along with the mental approach Brandon uses. We also chat about riding project TE-1 bike which is the first and only Triumph electric motorcycle prototype in the world.

80th Daytona 200: Full Race Video

Project TE-1: Project Results

Brandon's IG: @Brandon_Paasch

Brandon's YouTube: Brandon Paasch

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Brandon Paasch Pt 1 (Road Racer) Jul 26, 2022

Brandon Paasch is an American Roadracer and 2x defending Daytona 200 Champion, who conducted this interview just prior to his first Daytona 200 win. The interview also took place just prior to Brandon moving back to England to compete a full season in the British Superbike Championship on the newly formed Triumph Dynavolt team in the Supersport class on a Speed Triple RS. In this first of two episode, Brandon talks about what went into becoming a highly competitive racer, including the way he trains and how he's navigated his career thus far.

80th Daytona 200: Full Race Video

Project TE-1: Project Results

Brandon's IG: @Brandon_Paasch

Brandon's YouTube: Brandon Paasch

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Sam Schneider (Bad Beard) Jul 15, 2022

Sam Schneider is a video producer, with big music videos and many other projects under his belt, but may best be known in moto circles for owning the apocalyptic custom Street Triple, "Frank". Sam tells some tall tales from the road, which prompts Adam to share the story of his first ride, the Road to Hana. Sam also explains the origins of Frank and how he came to own the bike, and talks about his reaction to becoming viral on social media.

Sam Schneider IG: @BadBeard

Bad Beard Website: BadBeard.com

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Steve Kamrad (Rally Racer) Jul 08, 2022

Steve Kamrad is a passionate motorcycle rider who spends most weekends competing in a variety of hare scramble or hare and hound style races. For many of the races, Steve competes in the ADV or Hooligan class on either his Scrambler 1200 XE or Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Steve's also earned a reputation of being a credible freelance AVD bike journalist, giving honest feedback on the latest adventure style motorcycles via published articles or in-depth YouTube videos. While in Portugal to review the all-new Tiger 1200 family, Steve found time to squeeze in an interview where he details his path to racing as an adult, which should inspire anyone who's ever dreamt of racing to take some training and give it a go.

Steve's YouTube: YouTube.com

Steve Kamrad IG: @Steve_Kamrad

Steve's Tiger 1200 Review: ADVPulse.com

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jeff Stanton (MX Champion) Jun 20, 2022

Jeff "Six-Time" Stanton earned his nickname by winning six Motocross and Supercross championships and now shares his love of off-road motorcycling with his new adventure riding tour and training business, Jeff Stanton Adventures. This interview, captured live at Americade, covers Jeff's racing background, from his path to success to how he implemented the mindset of a champion to become a champion. Jeff also dives into everything you need to know about his new adventure riding school, including why he started it, and what you can expect as an attendee.

Website: JeffStantonAdventures.com

Jeff Stanton IG: @6Time

Jeff Stanton Adventures IG: @JeffStantonAdventures

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Paul Edmondson (Enduro Racer) Jun 10, 2022

Paul "Fast Eddy" Edmondson, best known as an enduro racing champion, has successfully added stunt work to his resume, most recently doubling for Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die. Paul surprised a team of Triumph marketers at a dinner meeting, which turned into an impromptu interview. During the brief chat, Paul shared a bit about being a 4-time World Enduro Champion, and being the record holder for most gold medals in the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) event, before explaining how he migrated to film work, including his most recent epic jump on a Scrambler 1200 as 007 in No Time To Die.

Paul IG: @PaulFastEddyEdmondson

007 No Time To Die: Behind the Scenes Video

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

James A Willis (Artist) May 27, 2022

James A Willis is an artist, whose work has most recently revolved around guitars and guitar cases, since establishing a studio in Nashville and accepting a role as Gibson Guitar's first artist in residence. As a rider and multiple bike Triumph owner, James agreed to blend his passions, and enhance Triumph and Gibson's support of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, by painting three guitar cases which will be donated to DGR participants who have raised funds to support prostate cancer and men's mental health. In this episode we chat about the cases specifically, and James overall artistic approach.

Website: JamesAWillis.com

James IG: @JamesAWillisArtist

James FB: James A Willis

DGR Fundraising: James Willis Fundraising Page

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Alonzo Bodden (Comedian) May 17, 2022

Alonzo Bodden is a comedian who gained notoriety as the winner of the 3rd season of "Last Comic Standing" and his most recent special "Heavy Lightweight" can be found exclusively on Amazon Prime. Alonzo is a passionate rider and Rocket 3 TFC owner, who has become a staple at Americade as a guest and performer for close to the past decade. The interview took place in Portugal, just a day before Alonzo rode the all-new Tiger 1200 GT, and two days prior to his first off-road adventure riding experience on the all-new Tiger 1200 Rally Pro. Below is a link to the SportBikes Inc Magazine review of his experience on the new bikes.

Website: AlonzoBodden.com

Alonzo IG: @ZoFunny

Alonzo FB: Alonzo Bodden

Tiger 1200 Review: Sportbikes Inc Mag Article

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Dennis Prescott (Chef & Author) May 02, 2022

Dennis "the" Prescott is a best known as a chef, who has authored the cook book "Eat Delicious" and is a host of the Netflix show "Restaurants On The Edge". Dennis explains how his time as a musician in Nashville led him to discover the joy of cooking, and how he's more recently discovered a new joy in life, which is riding motorcycles, particularly his Triumph Bonneville. The interview took place in Ronda Spain, just a day before Dennis had his first experience riding a sport bike, the new Speed Triple 1200 RR, and his first experience riding on a track. Below is a link to the Instagram video recap of the experience.

Website: DennisThePrescott.com

Dennis IG: @DennisThePrescott

Dennis FB: DennisThePrescott

Eat Delicious Book: Eat Delicious on Amazon

Restaurants on the Edge Show: Netflix Link

Free MSF eCourse: TriumphRider.com

Events Schedule: TriumphOnTour.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers) Dec 29, 2020

Wesley Schultz is the lead singer of The Lumineers, who is a multi-bike Triumph owner, and recently released his first solo album, Vignettes. Wesley explains how riding influences his music, as he regularly writes while riding with producer Simone Felice in New York's Catskill Mountains. Adam and Wesley chat about the same nervous energy felt when either walking out to an MMA cage or onto a stage in front of a large crowd. Wesley also talks about his collection of Triumph motorcycles, including the latest addition, a Scrambler 1200 XE custom painted by J Daar Customs. This chat also took place after interviewing and filming with META magazine. Link to the article and video is below.

META Article: ReadMeta.com

Website: TheLumineers.com

Wesley IG: @WesleySchultz

The Lumineers IG: @TheLumineers

Vignettes Album: Vignettes on Spotify

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Ralph Sheheen (Supercross Announcer) Dec 21, 2020

Ralph Sheheen, best known as the voice of AMA Supercross, has also been a lead broadcaster for AMA Superbike and NASCAR, and is the owner of Speed Sport. While in town to act as a host for a Triumph Motorcycles America Dealer Video, Ralph sits down to talk about his role as the host of the Triumph Dealer Conference a year ago in Nashville, his experience living in the Supercross bubble in Utah, and how he became a professional broadcaster. Ralph also discusses what it's like sharing a booth with GOAT Ricky Carmichael, which leads to Adam comparing Ricky's racing style to his own approach to competitive tater tot eating.

Website: SpeedSport.com

Ralph IG: @RalphSheheen

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

J Daar (Custom Painter) Nov 21, 2020

J Daar is an Atlanta area custom motorcycle painter with 30 years of automotive and motorcycle painting experience. J Daar stopped by the Triumph Motorcycles America HQ in Atlanta to talk about the recent Scrambler 1200 XE project he completed for Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers and then dove into a full tutorial of custom motorcycle paint projects, including getting into detail about the chemistry of paint bonding, and how to care for a custom paint job.

Website: JDaarCustoms.com

IG: @JDaarCustoms

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jesse Spade (Custom Builder) Nov 14, 2020

Jesse Spade is an Atlanta area custom motorcycle builder and Project Manager on the History Channel's car build show "The Ride That Got Away". Jesse swung by the Triumph Motorcycles America office during a break from filming to talk about his role on the show, his passion for building custom bikes, and his side projects of building custom metal artwork and furniture.

Website: JesseSpade.com

TV Show Website: ROYLGarage.com

Jesse IG: @JesseSpade

TV Show IG: @ROYLGarage

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Austin Guest (MSF Coach) Nov 07, 2020

INDUSTRY INSIDER: Austin Guest is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Certified Rider Coach and the Site Coordinator at the MSF Campus in Alpharetta, Georgia, where students can take the Basic Rider Course to get their motorcycle endorsement, and a large variety of specialty courses such as DirtBike School. Adam sits down with Austin after spending the day completing the beginner DirtBike School course with 5 other Triumph Motorcycle America employees to chat about all the courses MSF offers at the Alpharetta campus and across the US.

MSF Website: MSF-USA.org

DirtBike School Website: DirtBikeSchool.org

MSF IG: @MSF_USA

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Noah Elliott (Team USA) Oct 29, 2020

Noah Elliott is a Team USA Paralympian snowboarder who competed in the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang in Banked Slalom and Snowboard Cross, where he won Bronze and Gold Medals, respectively. Adam joined Noah in his home in Steamboat Springs, CO. After taking a look at Noah’s new Speed Twin, Noah opened up about his battle with cancer, which he won, but not without losing his left leg from just above the knee. He shares how he then dedicated his life to pursuing competitive snowboarding at the highest level, including winning at the 2018 Winter Games. Finally, Noah and Adam chat about riding, including Noah’s recent participation as an ambassador for the 2020 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

Andrew Campo (META) Oct 23, 2020

INDUSTRY INSIDER: Andrew Campo co-founded the artisan moto publication, META Magazine based out of Denver, CO, which produces a coffee table quality quarterly print magazine, along with premium moto-film projects. While in Atlanta, Andrew stopped by Triumph America HQ to discuss his background in publication, the origins of META magazine, and how the pandemic has impacted his business, including canceling their first-ever large consumer event. We also chat about the Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers cover story in their upcoming Volume 20, which debuts in December.

Website: readmeta.com

Andrew IG: @andrew.campo

META IG: @meta

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Jared Erickson (Brother Moto) Oct 13, 2020

Jared Erickson co-founded Brother Moto, an Atlanta based brand which has taken on the form of DIY motorcycle shop, coffee shop, apparel retailer, and moto content brand. Jared joins Adam in the studio at Triumph America HQ, fresh off his 3,000 mile round trip between Denver and San Francisco with a friend on two 2020 Triumph Tiger motorcycles, where he shares his experience riding across the Western United States amid intense heat and wildfires. Jared also dives into his inspiration to start Brother Moto as a DIY Garage, and how it evolved into a must-visit moto coffee shop and motorcycle goods retail shop, famed for the solid black tee simply and boldly emblazed with “MOTORCYCLES ARE DANGEROUS”.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @brother_moto

Website: BrotherMoto.com

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Chase "chaseontwowheels" Oct 06, 2020

Chase Bueker is a YouTube Motovlogger based in Atlanta, who has amassed over 1 million subscribers to his channel “chaseotwowheels.” Chase joins Adam in the studio at Triumph Motorcycles America headquarters when returning a new Daytona 765 Moto2 where he offers his initial reactions to the bike. Chase chats with For The Ride about the early days of filming his motorcycling journey, and how it’s evolved to a full-time business, which allowed him to bring on staff. And finally, Chase talks about the inspiration behind his clothing line Ride Apparel, and what it means to him to be a positive influence in motorcycling.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @c2wpics

YouTube: Chase On Two Wheels

Twitter: @c2wtweets

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Carolyn "Doodle" Sep 30, 2020

Carolyn is a professional artist who started riding a few years ago, and journaled her journey into motorcycles through her YouTube channel, “Doodle on a Motorcycle”. Her content is a raw and refreshing way to share the experiences of a real-life, everyday motorcycle rider. During our interview, we discuss what prompted Carolyn to begin riding, and what inspired her to start and keep creating YouTube content. We also discuss her latest video where she reflects on lessons learned from her 21-day motorcycle commuting challenge.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @doodleonamotorcycle

YouTube: Doodle On A Motorcycle

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Ernie Vigil Sep 21, 2020

Stunt rider and videographer Ernie Vigil has competed in Freestyle stunt shows, but is best known for riding in, filming, and publishing world-class stunt riding videos under the Everything Empire banner. In recent years he's also taken to competitive desert racing. This episode was recorded in Las Vegas while Everything Empire was filming a new video where Triumph Rocket 3 motorcycles were unleashed on the Las Vegas strip.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @ErnieVigil21

Facebook: Ernie 'EDUB' Vigil

YouTube: Everything Empire

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson

Nick 'Apex' Brocha Sep 21, 2020

Stunt rider and videographer Nick 'Apex' Brocha has competed in Freestyle stunt shows, but is best known for riding in, filming, and publishing world-class stunt riding videos under the Everything Empire banner. This episode was recorded in Las Vegas while Everything Empire was filming a new video where Triumph Rocket 3 motorcycles were unleashed on the Las Vegas strip.

Episode Links:

Instagram: @nickapex7

Facebook: Nick Apex

YouTube: Everything Empire

For The Ride theme song by Sam Pace

For The Ride podcast produced by Hisonni Johnson