Long Riders Radio: Recent Episodes
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Kerri Miller, winner of the West Coast 66 Rally tells us about her ride and how she kicked everyone's butts.
Kerri's Blog with ride reports: http://motozor.com/
2021 IBR Rookie Bill Norris talks about his experience on the Iron Butt Rally, why it took him 20 years to finally do it, and his unique choice in an LD motorcycle.
The winner of the 2021 Iron Butt Rally Mike Brooke tells us about his win. Strap in kids, this is a long one, but definitely worth it.
Rob Carlo talks about how he got into LD riding and the grand tour style rally he puts on every year.
Ride Site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1236540056362873
Rob's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/roadwarriorakardub/
Other rides @ Ride Master: https://rides.jasonjonas.com/
George Barnes gives us the scoop about his '99 IBR win, as well as his other Iron Butt Rally adventures.
Iron Butt Rally winner Wendy Crockett returns to the show to talk about her adventures in Mexico and the status of her South America trip.
Wendy's website: https://thirdwheeladventures.com/
Also - here's a link to the Pacific Northwest Grand Tour that my buddy Tim Allen is putting on this spring and summer. Signing up for this rally may be the best $40 you've ever spent in your life. On anything. There's really only one way to find out.
Its been a year and a half in the making, but I'm ready to give my review of my 2018 Honda Goldwing as an LD motorcycle.
Links to some of the items discussed in the episode:
Episode 67 - Talking with Honda about this bike
Rivco Highway Pegs
Ridiculously priced Honda Passenger Armrests
Backrest for the stock seat
Firecreek Accessories Quicktank
Firecreek Accessories Aux Light Mounting Brackets
Helibars Bar Risers
Traxxion Dynamics Passenger Grab Rails
Knucklewarmers (Mistakenly called them "Knucklebusters" in the episode...)
F4 Customs Windshield
Russell Day-Long Seats
Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys!
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Dylan Spink stops by to talk about the myriad of motorcycles and farkles he has created for LD rallies.
First time rally master Gary Huff stops by to tell us all about the first-ever North by Northwest Rally.
Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys!
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Tom Lettero talks about his accomplishments in this year's (still ongoing) Big Money Rally as well as what it's like to ride during a pandemic.
By request, we talk with Ken Andrews about the IBR, Hoka Hey, his elusive 48/10 ride(s), and much more.
Greg talks to us about his ill-fated 2019 IBR and a first hand account of nearly every LD bike out there. (Sorry, no Gryffins...)
Bob Higdon stops by to talk about his newe books and a plethora of other interesting topics.
The exciting, thrilling, dare I say death defying, conclusion of my 2019 Iron Butt Rally Ride Report.
Part 1 of 2 of my Iron Butt Rally. Part 2 will be coming in a few days. This part details Rally Day -702 through Rally Day 6.
JD tells us all about his rather adventurous 2019 Iron Butt Rally.
Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys!
Long Riders Radio listeners can save 15% with coupon code LONG. (Or….just click here!)
Wendy Crockett talks about her epic ride on the 2019 Iron Butt Rally.
Wendy’s IBR Scorecard
Wendy’s Blog with information about her upcoming South America Trip
Support for this episode comes from DiscountRamps.com. DiscountRamps.com offers a huge selection of power sport products for your ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, and more! Everything you need to load, haul, or transport your power sport toys!
Long Riders Radio listeners can save 15% with coupon code LONG. (Or….just click here!)
Bill Watt stops by to talk about LD Riding as a Canadian, how he trashed a hotel room, and why he loves a good Wankel. Those last two may require a bit of context...
Cliff Wall stops by to talk about the new rally concept he's involved with along with LD pioneer George Wyman.
Yep, you read that title right. Snakes too. Kirsten tells us the story of her adventure on the 2017 Iron Butt Rally.
Rally Rookie JD Smith joins us to talk about his preparation for the 2019 Iron Butt Rally.
Walt Fulton, 1/3 of Streetmasters, stops by to talk about his life in the motorcycle world.
In 1980, Elspeth rode her BMW R60/6 around the world. When she returned, she put all her journals, tapes, and photos into a cardboard box where they remained for over thirty years. Several years ago, a short article about her trip led to more interest about her trip, and she decided to publish a book about the trip.
http://www.elspethbeard.com
Billy Connacher tells us all about his Butt Lite IX adventure which led to a second place finish.
Steve and Micki tell us about everything that went into Steve riding 40,000 miles in 40 days.
Lee Edmonds and Colin Miller from Honda join us to discuss the new Gold Wing, including your questions.
I talk with Phillip Funnell about riding in the early days of the LD world - before anyone called it that.
LD Rider Dr. Jon Kerr talks about health during long distance rides, deer, and the best way to repair a motorcycle by urinating on it. Yes, you read that right.
2017 Big Money Rally winner Bob Bowman talks about his experiences on the Big Money Rally as well as other rallies.
Jason Jonas joins me to talk about the mighty Spotwall.com, among other topics.
If you use Spotwalla to help give your friends and family some piece of mind while you're on the road, please consider shooting a donation over to Jason. Here's the link.
Guest host Tim Bowman continues his talk with Justin about his experience on the Iron Butt Rally.
NOTE: If you're having audio issues around the 50 minute mark of this episode, please redownload! The audio got corrupted somehow and I had to replace it.
Guest host Tim Bowman talks with Justin about his experience on the Iron Butt Rally.
Part 2 is here
This is the audio-only version of the live webstream on Oct 27, 2017. Justin talks with Troy Martin and Paul Tong from NiiTWit Rally Headquarters.
The video version can be found on Facebook or YouTube.
2017 IBR Scribe John Harrison talks about what it took to bring you all the news of the IBR.
Hopeless Class entrant Tim Hayosh talks about plans to participate in the Iron Butt Rally as part of a three person team.
Curious what I'm doing to get ready for the Iron Butt Rally? In this episode, I'll talk about what I'm doing to get ready.
Peter Green gives us his perspective on his impending ride with Paul Tong in the 2017 Iron Butt Rally.
Long Haul Paul, aka Paul Pelland, shares the story about his experience in the 2001 Iron Butt Rally riding a Ural in the Hopeless Class. (Without the side car...because that would have been nuts...)
Maybe at some later date we'll talk to him about the 2003 Iron Butt Rally where he finished 9th.
Paul Pelland, aka Long Haul Paul, talks about how he rode 28 hours in one day.
Links to Paul online:
Website
YouTube Channel
Twitter
Facebook
Paul's Fundraising Page at the National MS Society
Troy Martin tells us all about the recently completed NIIT WIt Rally.
NIIT WIt Rally Website
Dan Simmonds recently completed 10 Bun Burner Golds in a row and stopped by to tell us all about them. But first, we hear from Bob Mutchler about his upcoming No Polio! Rally.
Dan Simmonds' Website
No Polio! Rally Website
Lisa Erbes talks about the recently completed Butt Lite 8 Rally.
Hello to all the listeners I met in Denver. Thanks again for listening!
James Stovall regails us with the shenanigans and charades of the Heart of Texas Rally.
Lynne Carrey is back to talk about the 2016 Rock 'n Ride Rally
http://rocknriderally.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Rocknriderally/
Carl Reese talks about his ride from L.A. to New York to beat the world record for the fastest coast to coast trip for a solo motorcyclist.
Hoagy checks in with us to talk about some upcoming rides, a great opportunity for new LD riders to join the IBA, and of course, a few crazy stories.
www.hoagysheroes.org
Hoagy on Facebook
Hoagy's Heroes on Facebook
Ben Rich stops by to tell us about the ins and outs of long distance riding using an electric motorcycle.
Ben's YouTube Channel
Ben on Facebook
February 2016 AMA Magazine featuring Ben on the cover (AMA Membership required)
Alisa Clickenger talks about the Van Buren sisters and their historic ride across the United States in 1916 as well as the charity ride Alisa is coordinating this summer to recreate the ride.
Alisa's site
Sisters' Centennial Motorcycle Ride
Sisters' Centennial Motorcycle Ride Facebook page
I've received several requests from listeners to talk about rallying and what exactly it entails. Ask and ye shall receive!
For the more experienced rallier, this episode probably won't be anything new. It's designed for someone who has never done a rally before.
Thanks to Matt Watkins for his assistance with this episode.
Links discussed in this episode:
LDRiders.org
Iron Butt Association Achieve of Wisdom
Justin travels to the home of LD Comfort and talks with Mario about how his products are made and much more.
LD Comfort World Headquarters
Mario
Fabric Spreader
Fabric Spreader
Fabric Spreader
Cutting Table
Cutting Table
Patterns
Lots of Patterns
Flat Lock
Surger
Cover Stitch
Bar Tacker
Heat Press
Made in America
LD Comfort Shop
Sewing Area and Cutting Table
Ready to Ship!
Dad's Toy
Mario with his Father's Toy Motorcycle
Lynda Lahman tells us all about the books she's written on long distance motorcycling as well as her experiences riding the Iron Butt Rally as a pillion and a solo rider.
Lynda's webtsite: http://thewinnersmind.com/
Lynda's books on Amazon:
Two-Up: Navigating a Relationship 1,000 Miles at a Time
From Iron Lung to Iron Butt: Riding Polio Into History
The Winner's Mind: Strengthening Mental Skills in Athletes
The Women's Guide to Motorcycling: Everything a Woman Needs to Know About Bikes, Equipment, Riding, and Safety Also, here's links to the new stickers I talked about at the end of the show
Joel Tolbert tells us all about his new Centers App, BubblerGPS, answers the LD Dozen and more!
www.bubblergps.com
BubblerGPS in the Google Play Store
Centers in the Google Play Store
Bob Mutchler returns to give us the low down on the NoPolio! rally.
http://www.nopolio.org
Also, the dangers of SMAD.
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Matt Watkins talks about his recent accident.
http://www.mattwatkins.org/
https://www.facebook.com/mattcwatkins
Tim Bowman continues his story of his travels with his wife around Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. Afterwards, he answers the LD Dozen.
Tim Bowman talks about his travels with his wife around Great Britain, Ireland and Europe. Part 1 of 2.
Bob Mutchler stops by once again to give us a preview of the NoPolio! Rally.
Website: www.nopolio.org
If you are interested in buying a raffle ticket or just more information about the rally: http://www.nopolio.org/moreinfo.html
If you'd like to get ahold of Bob directly: rpmutchler@aol.com
Chris Cimino stops by to give us a look behind the scenes of his world during the Iron Butt Rally.
James Stovall returns to give us the low-down on the results of the Heart of Texas Rally.
MERA President Steve Chalmers talks about MERA's upcoming Menage-a-Trois rally in August, MERA's history, and answers the LD Dozen.
MERA's Website: Utah1088.com
Menage-a-Trois Information and Application
Pat Harris talks about the trip he took around the world on his F800GS.
Pat's Reddit AMA
Pat's Website
Pat on Facebook
What is Reddit? (A YouTube Video by CGP Grey)
Hoagy Charmichael tells us all about Hoagy's Heroes - a long distance riding charity that benefits A Special Wish Foundation, The Children of Fallen Soldier's Relief Fund, and the August Levy Learning Center.
Hoagy's Heroes
Hoagy's Heroes on Facebook
Moin Khan talks about his ride from San Francisco to Lahore, Pakistan, starting a school and falling in love with his home country.
Links discussed in the show:
www.ridethekkh.com
Moin's documentary: "Rediscovering Pakistan - The Untold Tale"
Moin's YouTube Videos
Moin on Facebook
Lynne Carey returns to tell us all about the Rock 'n Ride Rally and Bob Mutchler stops by to tell us about the Cal24 rally and gives his answers to the LD Dozen.
Links discussed in this episode:
Rock -n- Ride Rally
Cal24 Rally
PolioPlus
From Iron Lung to Iron Butt
In this episode, RenoJohn talks about the Big Money Rally and the BMRx, James Stovall talks about the Heart of Texas Rally, an update on Washington's lane sharing bill, and Justin talks about his "motorcycle" ride in Hawaii.
Sorry it took so long. Thanks to Justin for all his work and my buddy Tom for his debut as roving reporter.