Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast

Two Seconds: When a Motorcycle Meets a Moose on a Mountain Road

On a mountain road on Colorado’s Guanella Pass, motorcyclist Adam Lamb spots a moose stepping out of the brush. Two seconds later, he’s airborne, both arms broken and stranded off the road without cell service. Just behind him is Roger Matthews—a board-certified physician and search-and-rescue volunteer—who arrives and immediately begins managing the scene. In this episode, Adam recounts the moments leading up to the crash while Roger explains how he approached scene safety, organized bystanders, and assessed Adam’s injuries as they waited for help to arrive. We explore wildlife hazards, speed and stopping distance, emergency braking, and why first aid training and preparation can make a critical difference when riding remote roads.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Motorcycle Trip to the Ténéré Desert — Roadblock Arrest

Nasiru Ibrahim — an architect from Nigeria and a new adventure rider — sets out on his first true motorcycle journey with a simple idea: ride his Yamaha Ténéré to the Ténéré Desert. It’s an ambitious first trip, fueled by equal parts curiosity and confidence. Heading north through regions where the language and culture feel familiar, he anticipates the usual challenges — long distances, fatigue, border crossings, and the uncertainties of travelling solo. Instead, a routine stop in a small desert town leads to his arrest and detention in a politically tense region. What follows is a two-week ordeal far from home, as he navigates uncertainty, bureaucracy, and the stark realization of how quickly an adventure can take an unexpected turn.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Stop Blaming CAN Bus — Adding Accessories to Modern Motorcycles Explained

Motorcycles have evolved, and with that evolution comes more electronics — including CAN bus systems that many riders still misunderstand. If you’ve ever seen a mysterious warning light or struggled with adding accessories like auxiliary lights, you’ve probably heard CAN bus blamed. In this episode, we break down what CAN bus actually is, why it’s not the enemy of customization, and how modern systems can actually create more opportunity for riders who understand them.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Time to Ride - 50cc Motorcycles in the Australian Outback

What happens when two seasoned overland riders trade full-size adventure bikes for 50cc, 50-year-old two-strokes? German engineers Bea Höbenreich and Helmut Koch set out to prove that real motorcycle adventure isn’t about horsepower or gear—it’s about mindset. From Australia’s punishing outback to Cape York’s legendary Old Telegraph Track, they battled bike drownings, deep sand, brutal creek crossings, and relentless headwinds on the smallest machines in the landscape.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Edge, the Motorcycle and the Road Back

There’s something about being on a motorcycle that just feels right — in ways that are hard to explain, but easy to recognize. Not long ago on the show, cognitive scientist Mark Changizi, author of Motorcycle Mind, talked about how riding a motorcycle is unlike anything else we do, because the physics involved mean the bike responds directly to your body — your balance, your inputs, your movement — reacting instantly, almost like a hybrid of human and machine moving as one. That connection sharpens focus and pulls you fully into the moment, and according to Changizi, it can change how our brains process space, motion, and risk. Those changes don’t necessarily stop when the bike is shut off, and for some people, riding becomes a place to return to — a way forward when other things aren’t working, a focus when life is closing in — and that idea sits at the center of today’s episode, as Rusty David shares his story.This episode contains a brief reference to suicide. Listener discretion is advised.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★