85: Skills for Motorcycle Overlanding and Why You Need Them Before You Go

A discussion about motorcycle travel skills that any rider would benefit from or perhaps really need before leaving on a motorcycle adventure. Also how to be mentally prepared for travel, bureaucracy, change, being out of your comfort zone and adaptability. Understanding what your trip is really about, travel schedule, commitment to a destination or time. All this and more on this month’s RAW.

Posted on February 21, 2023 and filed under ARR RAW.
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84: Understanding Motorcycle Loads for Overlanding

Overpacking is a common issue for riders, and the art of packing only what you really need is refined through thought, trial and practice. Experience alone won’t teach, unless you consciously recognize what didn’t work well, then imagine and attempt new methods or procedures to improve. This is about reducing all load including weight, bulk and complexity. But before you even start thinking about reducing your load, there’s another key component that you need to consider first.

Posted on January 21, 2023 and filed under ARR RAW, Packing.
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83: The 7 Wonders of the Motorcycle Travel World

Join the panel in this lively debate of the seven wonders of the motorcycle travel world, a list that will inspire riders to get out and explore, destinations and routes that add unparalleled cultural, geographical or experiential value to any motorcycle trip. With your host, Jim Martin, and co-hosts Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Grant Johnson and Michelle Lamphere.

Posted on December 9, 2022 and filed under ARR RAW.
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82: Planning and Budgeting a Motorcycle Trip

On this episode of RAW we talk about how to plan and budget a trip from beginning to end, what things to consider and pitfalls that may not be obvious. So, if you’ve never been on a motorcycle trip before, or even if you have, this episode has some tips and tricks to make the most of your trip planning and more.

Posted on November 19, 2022 and filed under ARR RAW.
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81: Protecting your Bling and Dealing with Corrupt Officials

How should you protect your valuables while on a motorcycle trip? How do you avoid being on a thief’s radar or getting yourself in a bad situation? And how do you deal with corrupt officials in foreign countries? All this and more on this monthly episode of ARR RAW, the original motorcycle travel roundtable talk podcast. Join your host, Jim Martin, with moto travel experts Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Grant Johnson and special guests Michnus and Elsebie Olivier for another fun and informative episode of RAW.

Posted on October 25, 2022 and filed under ARR RAW.
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80: Tips for Doing a Solo Motorcycle Trip for the Modern Rider | Travel Rhythm

What’s it like to do a solo motorcycle trip for the modern world where the internet and google are at your fingertips? And do you have a certain rhythm you follow on a trip? Wake up, pack up and ride for the same amount of time every day? All this and more on this month’s RAW with your hosts and special guests Michnus and Elsebie Olivier.

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79: Cool Camping Gadgets and Surprises in South America

Cool camping gadgets can make a trip more fun, easier and enjoyable. We talk about some odd things we’ve heard about or seen for camping, for example a dragonfly on a wire that clamps on to your hat that is supposed to scare away deer flies - apparently it works! And perhaps you’ve heard about the suicide showers in South America? Or how tough it is to get fresh vegetables? All that and more on this episode of RAW.

Posted on August 24, 2022 and filed under ARR RAW.
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78: The Golden Age of Motorcycle Travel

A broad look at motorcycle travel and is it still in it’s prime, has it passed it’s prime and how is it changing? And have you had any run ins with dogs or wild animals in your travels? How do you deal with it? The panel answers these questions and more.

Posted on July 22, 2022 and filed under ARR RAW.
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77: Bodge Repairs and Rocky Mountain Oysters

Repairs sometimes need to be done in a pinch, on the side of the road or at the top of a mountain. On this episode we talk about temporary repairs and the unusual fixes we’ve come up with. Also, Michelle Lamphere tells us about Rocky Mountain Oysters, and we talk about other unusual, but good tasting cultural foods that the hosts of RAW have come across in their travels.

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76: How to Get in to Motorcycle Travel on a Budget

Perhaps you’ve never doing any big scale travel before or you have limited funds but want to get a taste of travel. This episode is for the average rider who wants to leave from their backyard and experience an adventure.All this and more, on this month’s RAW featuring your co-hosts from around the world.

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75: Five Great Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle on an Extended Trip and Travelling with Electronics

If you needed more reasons to plan a trip then we’ve put together our lists of great ones. And the panel also has some great tips on how to pack and travel with electronics in all kinds of weather and conditions. All this and more, on this month’s RAW featuring your co-hosts from around the world.

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74: Riding with a Partner and Coping with Extreme Heat

Sometimes riding with a partner can get complicated, be it a spouse, significant other or friends. We talk about the pros and cons of travelling with someone else, different methods you can use to make it work, and some things you should consider. We also talk about coping with heat while riding, camping or staying in a hotel and share some tricks and tips that will help make you more comfortable.

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73: Travel Misconceptions and Motorcycle Camp Kitchen Tips

On this episode of RAW, the things we get wrong about motorcycle travel, what it takes to be a motorbike traveller and camp kitchen tips. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for some great tips and laughs.

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72: Sam's Secret is Out of the Bag and Things a Houseguest Should Never Do

On this episode of RAW Sam Manicom finally shares a secret that he’s been keeping for quite some time, we talk about the possibilities of planning a trip in the near future and things not to do when you’re someone’s houseguest. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for some great tips and laughs.

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71: Pre-Trip Jitters, Trip Emotions and Holidays Away from Home

On this episode of RAW we talk about dealing with pre-trip jitters, missing family and friends, and remember holidays spent away from home. Join Jim and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for some great tips and laughs.

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70: Tackling the Psychology of Motorcycle Travel

On this episode of RAW the round-table panel discusses how being an introvert or extroverts affects how you feel about a trip. Join Jim Martin and his co-hosts Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Sam Manicom, Michelle Lamphere and Grant Johnson for some insights in to the psychology of motorcycle travel.

Posted on November 19, 2021 and filed under ARR RAW.
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69: Silver Linings in Trouble, and How To Avoid Hippopotamus at Night

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.

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68: Night Riding, Traveler's Gratitude and Packing Panniers

On this episode of RAW, tales of pushing the limits into the night and what happened, when a local helps you out of a situation or gives you a meal or place to stay, how do you thank them and compensate them without the risk of offending? And ways to gain space in an overpacked pannier. All this and more, on this month’s RAW featuring your co-hosts from around the world.

Posted on September 22, 2021 and filed under ARR RAW, Packing.
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67: Yesterday's Travel, Weapons and Road Hazards

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.

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66: How to Avoid Being a Moto Travel Target | What are Your Rights in a Foreign Country?

Travellers can be easy targets for bribes, thieves, muggings or assaults. What are some of the things you can do to avoid being a motorcycle travel target? And if anything happens to you when you’re travelling in a foreign country, you unknowingly commit a crime or find yourself in a bad situation, what rights do you have? Can your country step in to help and how do you handle local laws and rules?

Posted on July 25, 2021 and filed under ARR RAW.
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