Bend Motorcycle Adventures Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jon Beaver: Off-Road, Dual Sport and Motorcycle Adventurer
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KTM 790 Adventure R REview After 2000 miles of riding the KTM 790 Adventure R in the back country, we weigh in on its off-road worthiness.
Crushing Miles Crushing Miles is the new home for our podcast. Same Content with a Fresh Start Friends and listeners, expect the same kind of show & content every week with one caveat. We have a co-host! His name is Garrett Ortiz (he’s been a guest on two shows already). ...
Secret Trails. Do they still exist? Garrett Ortiz stops by to debate the sharing of sacred spots through social media.
When a Good Ride Goes Bad It doesn’t happen often but when a good ride goes bad, we need to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Learning from My Mistakes It was just supposed to be another epic weekend of riding. In the fall of 2006, a buddy and...
Yun Lung recalls 9 months and nearly 32,000 miles riding toward the Fin Del Mundo from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Fin Del Mundo The objective for most who ride the Pan American Highway is to reach the southernmost tip of South America ( the Fin Del Mundo) in Ushuaia, Argentina....
Adventure Rider I’ve been an adventure rider for over 30 years. My good friend Jason Gerald joined the show and asked me all about it. We covered the past, the present and what’s on tap for the future.
Egle on the Road Egle Gerulaityte joins the show to talk about her round the world travels, Dakar 2019 and what she has learned from being on the road. Follow Egle on the Road Listeners, you can follow Egle on her blog and on Instagram.
RIDE BDR Ride BDR ambassador, Kevin Woody, joins the show to discuss Backcountry Discovery Routes. Backcountry Discovery Routes Apprehensive about your first or next motorcycle adventure? Backcountry Discovery Routes has you covered with pre-planned routes in a number of states. Simply visit their site, download the GPS tracks (or purchase...
World Spins as Fast as We Ride World Spins as Fast as We Ride–Verena & Martin join the show to discuss their motorcycle travels and plans for future motorcycle adventures.
Phoenix Handlebars Jason Gearld joins the show to reminisce about moto and discuss his business, Phoenix Handlebars. Bars Simplified For a lot of us, finding the “right” handlebar bend can be a confusing journey. Measurements like sweep, rise, and control area often come to mind. For the average consumer...
Pan American Highway James Barkman & Allen Stoltzfus recall their motorcycle adventures and mountaineering expeditions along the Pan American Highway.
Riding Around the World Paolo Cattaneo joins the show & discusses riding around the world for the past 4 years. Time Paolo views our most valuable asset as time. Clearly, he makes the most of his–having been on the road since 2015. Riding his trusty KTM 1190, Paolo has amassed...
Mountain View Motorcycle Adventures Mountain View Motorcycle Adventures hosts motorcycle adventures in British Columbia and Baja. Owner, Matt Sutherland joined the podcast to talk with us about some of his upcoming tours.
Jocelin Snow Jocelin Snow is making the rest of her life, the best of her life. As a motorcycle adventurer, tour guide, and member of the prestigious BMW International GS Trophy Team, motorcycles are helping her live out dreams.
On Her Bike Kinga Tanajewska has been on her bike & riding around the world, since April of 2017.
MotoMinded MotoMinded imagines, designs, produces and sells, clever products to off-road and adventure motorcycle riders around the world.
Women’s Motorcycle Adventures Women’s motorcycle adventures are the specialty of MotoBird Adventures. Owner, Kerri Dougherty, joined the podcast to discus the trips she offers and how motorcycles have shaped her life Female Motorcycle Ownership is on the Rise A recent article from Women Riders Now points to the fact...
Exploring Baja Exploring Baja is the epitome of motorcycle adventure for some. The history & remote nature of the journey. Amazing food and hospitality. Diverse terrain, surrounded by the sea on both sides–Baja has it all! We were fortunate to have Keith back on for this episode of the podcast...
The Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route The Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route is a 750-mile motorcycle adventure through the entire state of Nevada. For this episode of the podcast, a veteran of the Arizona BDR, Drew, joins the show & shares some of his knowledge regarding the route. Plan Accordingly Timing your...
KTM 790 Adventure R Specs The long-awaited, KTM 790 Adventure R specs were released back in November. Fans of the brand were teased with the offering as KTM unveiled a prototype at EICMA, in 2017. Nearly a year later, definitive specs and pricing for the KTM 790 Adventure R were...
Riding Around the World on a KTM 500 Aaron Steinmann is an adventure motorcycle rider who is riding around the world on a KTM 500. We caught up with Aaron to learn about where he’s been and what he has learned from his travels. The Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure From the...
Two Days on the Idaho BDR My first two days on the Idaho BDR were amazing. Forest fires may have changed our start plans but could not sour the beautiful, Idaho backdrop. Middle Fork of the Boise River The most memorable part of the entire ride came on the second...
Motorcycle Adventure Guatemala Motorcycle Adventure Guatemala hosts the best rides in Central America. Even Fell, co-owner of Mag Tours joined the podcast to speak with us about their rides. More than a Motorcycle Adventure Evan was quick to point out that most of his clients are in Guatemala for more...
Preparing to Ride RTW The process of preparing to ride RTW is both rewarding and arduous. Listen in as our friend Tracy discusses her plans for riding around the world and weighs-in about the topic of solo motorcycle adventure. Documenting the Journey When asked how she might document her travels,...
Solo Motorcycle Adventure Through Asia Noraly Schoenmaker joins the podcast to discuss her solo motorcycle adventure through Asia. Noraly started her motorcycle adventure in Dehli and plans to ride through the country of Malaysia. Follow Along on YouTube Noraly has done an excellent job of documenting her motor bike adventure...
Longest Road in the World In 2018, two guys from Colorado came up with a crazy idea–ride the longest road in the world. With only two months to get ready, the duo prepped gear and machines, then rode to the start of their motorcycle adventure in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Adversity...
West Hare Scramble Championship The West Hare Scramble Championship gets underway on January 19th, 2019. 8 rounds, 5 different states. Some of the largest races in the US! Think you’re ready? Racing the West Hare Scramble Championship Jacob pointed out a few mods that you might make to your machine...
Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association The 2019 Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association season is going to get underway in March. Justin Lewis, marketing director for the OMRA, stops by to discuss both series and some of the legislative work they’ve been involved with. Racing with the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association The OMRA...
Anaheim 1 Much like the Southern California rains, Anaheim 1 quickly came and went. Did the AMA Supercross opener live up to the hype? We believe so. A solid downpour prior to the main events made for some interesting racing. Anaheim 1 Main Events Colt Nichols moved into the lead...
National Hare and Hound The National Hare and Hound series has long offered some of the best off-road motorcycle racing on the west coast. After interviewing series director, Jacob Michna, we quickly learned that 2019 would be no exception. National Hare and Hound Info Participants can expect “True American Off-Road”...
Jen’s Moto Adventures We were stoked when Jenna volunteered to come on the show & tell us all about a couple of her moto adventures. Over the past couple of years she has ridden her Tiger through the back country & visited both Yosemite and Glacier National Park (to name...
Lone Rider Blake joined us for episode 11 of the Bend Motorcycle Adventures Podcast on behalf of Lone Rider. Listen to hear about the inner-workings of the company and the great lengths they go to in order to test every product before releasing to motorcycle adventure enthusiasts. ADVTent The newest...
SkyPixel Media Professional videographer and owner of SkyPixel Media, Blake Scott, drops by the podcast to discuss his business and passion for shooting video. Tips from a Professional Videographer Considering taking your drone on the next adventure to capture some footage? Blake uses a protective case to ensure that he...
Dmada Creative Adam from Dmada Creative stops by the show & talks about his business and some of his experiences being a small business owner. Made in the USA Adam is proud to have handmade every single Trail Essentials Pouch. Furthermore, all of the materials for these pouches are sourced...
Veterans Back 40 Adventure Chet from Veterans Back 40 Adventure stopped by the podcast to discuss how VB40ADV is deploying “dirt therapy” to relieve the daily stresses our veterans encounter. Veterans Back 40 Adventure is a non-profit org that sends veterans on motorcycle adventures at no cost. Take Action or...
Motorcycle Adventurer Motorcycle adventurer Keith stops by the podcast to share his experiences riding the Utah and Colorado Backcountry Discovery Routes. Keith’s tips for a motorcycle adventurer Having spent more than his fair share of time on motorcycle adventures, Keith had a few tips for listeners. First, Keith recommends that...
LAB2V The 35th annual LAB2V (LA Barstow to Vegas) ride was held this past November in Southern California. Garrett Ortiz from ADVLITE joined the podcast this week to talk about his experience on the ride. Deep Sand on LA BARSTOW TO VEGAS Want to ride LAB2V in 2019? Garrett dropped...
What to Bring on a Motorcycle Adventure This week’s episode is a continuation from last week & solely focused on what to bring on a motorcycle adventure. Remember, last week we discussed the importance of having the following items on your motorcycle adventure packing list: Water Food Shelter/Lodging First-Aid Kit...
Packing for Motorcycle Adventure Packing for motorcycle adventures and what you bring will obviously be determined by the length of your adventure, regional climate, season, personal preferences, etc. For example, what you wear or pack for the Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route in fall, will differ from what you might wear...
Adventure Ride Bike Prep Your motorcycle adventures are destined for doom without a thorough and repeatable process for adventure ride bike prep. Listen in as Jon outlines his 10-step, bulletproof process for preparing a motorcycle. Routine Maintenance Whether taking a motorcycle adventure in Washington or riding the continental divide, make...