118: Why Most Riders Never Set Off on the Big Trip — and Maybe They Shouldn’t

This episode digs into why so many riders never take the big trip they dream about. What’s a real reason not to go — and what’s just fear or over-planning? Are we putting too much focus on the bike instead of the experience? And if you love the idea more than the lifestyle, is that okay? The group wraps with what “leaving” really means: chasing freedom, time, and the adventure you actually want.

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

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It's coming soon! Can you join us on Friday 12th December for an evening of round the world storytelling fun?I'll be at LIND Motorrad - Welwyn Garden City - Hertfordshire - UK. Doors open at 6pm | Talk starts 6:30pm. AN EVENING WITH SAM MANICOM.

If you live in the UK, or North America, this is for you. Buy any 2 of my full priced books direct from us and we will put in a free copy of Under Asian Skies! I will sign them of course. Great idea for Christmas? 3 presents or 1 big present? You just need to get a move on with your order so we can get your books on the way to you. Here’s the link for my Shop: https://www.sam-manicom.com/shop/

Photo: Sam Manicom - Backroads Zambia


Many Thanks to this Month’s TOP SUPPORTERS!

James Turner - gave a shout-out to Sam Manicom

Daniel Squires

Edward Fleming

Glenn Holdbrook

John Ciribassi — Emmaus MotoTours


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
Posted on November 21, 2025 and filed under ARR RAW.