On this episode of RAW we talk about when good things turn out to be for the best, what a small world it can be, inspirational places to visit while travelling, footwear and helmets. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for some lessons and laughs.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Is it possible, with all the technology and information available at your finger tips to have an adventure like those pre-internet? What about personal protection, should we and do we carry weapons? And how to avoid road hazards without learning the hard way. All this and more, on this month’s RAW featuring your co-hosts from around the world.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Are you a travel addict? If you are, and even if you’re not, you might have some questions about motorcycle travel. Like, how long should you wait before you take a new bike on an extended trip? What’s the best way to carry water? If you’re not in to social media, what other ways can you connect with riders and travellers? And how do you deal with an overloaded motorbike?
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
We’re all itching to get out and ride again after what’s been a very long year or more of restrictions. Maybe you have a growing bucket list or you just want to plan an adventure that’s off the charts. We know motorcycling is good for our mental health, and we’re hoping that countries open up to travellers again soon, so is it time to start planning your next motorcycle vacation? And while we’re on the planning topic, what about those countries that have demeaning morals and values when it comes to race, gender or the like? Is it responsible to travel to those places?
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
What if you wanted to do a world trip but not all at once, ride for a few months then return home for a few months? What are some of the things that you would need to consider when it comes to storage and leaving your motorcycle behind? And what kind of bike would be best for different types of travel you might be doing while on that trip?
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Regular riding routines, travel, getting together with other riders and events are just some of the things that have been affected in the past year. But while we are missing those things, perhaps we are learning to appreciate the things we didn’t take notice of before. And while we wait to get back to some sense of normal we are finding ways to replace the things we’re missing, like listening to a podcast, or watching a motorcycle adventure film. And sometimes, just talking with good friends might be just what we need to get excited about what the future holds for travel and riding. So, sit back and listen as the panel reminisces and projects life on the road.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Sorting out how to get started is often one off the most difficult parts of any adventure. Just about every rider who’s done an extended trip by motorcycle will tell you about the places they’ve seen, the cultures they’ve been immersed in and the friends that they’ve made. And while the stories may be what inspires you to travel, what you really need to know at the outset is how to plan a trip, what to expect on the road, how to handle situations and more.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
From all around the world, in the far corners of Bulgaria, England, Australia and Canada, the RAW panel once again meets to answer listener questions about they stay in the zone while riding their motorcycles and how they deal with loneliness while on a long distance road trip.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
There are many ingredients that go in to making the perfect motorcycle adventure including the destination, how many hours you ride each day, planning and more. And everyone has their own rules they live by, even when travelling. Perhaps it’s what you will accept as appropriate accommodations, where you will eat or how you deal with police and other officials. On this episode, we toss around what we think makes the perfect adventure and just as expected, everyone has their own ideas and rules.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
On this episode, motorcycle stories that were never meant to be told - like Grant Johnson running from the police, Sam Manicom using his newly acquired F800GS to bend someone else’s sheet metal before he even gets it off the centre stand, Brian Rix almost losing his shot at the police academy all over a gold bikini top, Shirley Hardy-Rix discovers that she actually was breaking the law by not wearing a helmet and Graham Field camps in a field of Marijuana. All this, first bikes and more…
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
Creative Commons
Attribution (3.0)
ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272
"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
