ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Graham Field and Jim Martin.

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If you're used to riding on roads but want to try trails, we discuss how to get some practice, either with a school or by yourself. Then, we dive into riding gear—should you wear a one or two-piece suit? We talk about the pros and cons, what we like or don't like, and how weather affects your choice, especially for long adventures. Lastly, we tackle riding in extreme heat and staying safe. We cover staying hydrated, recognizing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and dressing appropriately for hot weather riding.

Discussion

The Importance of Getting Some Off-Road Riding Experience:
This topic inspired by Sam Manicom, as he is doing some riding in the United States. Last month we talked about road riding experience. What about if you have lots of that but aren’t prepared for any off-road trails? How to get some experience with a school or on your own.

Riding Gear - One or Two Piece Suits:
- advantages, disadvantage
- likes or dislikes
- how does weather, or climate affect what you should wear
- which would be better for heading out on lengthy adventure

Riding in Extreme Heat and Staying Safe While You Do It:
- staying hydrated and how does dehydration affect you in the heat, how much water can you expect to carry for a certain distance?
- heat exhaustion and heat stroke - signs and prevention        
- dressing for riding in heat 

Show Picks & Plugs

Grant Johnson - horizunsunlimited.com
PICK: Electric/Heated Vests
PLUG : HUMM Spain - horizonsunlimited.com/humm/humm-info

Sam Manicom - sam-manicom.com
PICK: Jesse Luggage
PLUG: The Overland Event overlandevent . com

Shirley Hardy-Rix & Brian Rix - aussiesoverland.com.au
PICK: 
PLUG: Motorcycle Investor: www.motorcycleinvestor.com
Aussies Overland New book! "The Long Way to Vladivostok" http://www.aussiesoverland.com.au

Jim Martin - www.adventureriderradio.com
PICK: inReach Explorer www.inreachcanada.com