ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Graham Field and Jim Martin.
The Raw panel talks about whether it's better to prioritize comfort over carrying heavy stuff, like tents and chairs for bad weather. They share what they like to bring and how they deal with feeling homesick on long trips. They also chat about what underwear works best for riding and how they stay fit both at home and on the road, with tips for dealing with discomfort like stiffness and chafing.
Weight/Bulk vs Comfort
As suggested by RAW listener, Paul Crowder “My suggested topic is. On a long trip is it worth sacrificing weight savings for comfort. In particular taking a larger tent and chair for when you are forced to hole up in bad weather.”
How do you balance?
What are you personal preferences?
Are there things you take that aren’t the norm. Why?
Getting in to the Groove
As suggested by RAW listener, Rachel Lawson: “I’ve been lucky to do a couple of EU trips this year and all good but I've found I've suddenly got the urge to go home. I worry if I did a "big trip", how would I get over that feeling. How do you cope & overcome that?”
Under Garments for Riding
What is your choice underwear?
Do you use bicycle shorts, rider undies...
Fitness for Riding
Is there anything you do to stay fit for riding at home? And while on a trip?
Dealing with stiffness, chafing etc.
Tips for personal comfort.
SHOW GUESTS
Lisa & Simon Thomas - Motorcycle adventure travellers - 2ridetheworld.com