65: Dehydrated Water Reduces Motorcycle Payload

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?

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51: Best & Worst Places to be Stranded | Slang Words You Need to Know

Everyone’s had those days on a trip, where you find yourself stranded somewhere - maybe due to a breakdown or a mishap - some places you couldn’t wait to get out of and some you might have wanted to stay a few days extra. And something that might come in handy when you’re stuck in those places is some local slang. And then once you head out on the road again using some of that local jargon, you just might find that you’ve had the best days ever and want to ride forever.

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under ARR RAW, Communication, Travel and tagged 2020 Slang Stranded.

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29: Weed Wackers, Helicopters and Where's Grant?

Motorcycle Travel Discussions with some of the world’s most experienced moto adventurers and authors. On this episode the hosts have to pull together to find the missing Grant first. Then they discuss multi climate moto clothing, adventure snobs, automatic transmission motorcycles, language barriers, and micro adventure trips. And all the while, Jim faces his own challenges at the recording end of RAW. Funny, entertaining and educational!

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under ARR RAW, Clothing, Communication, Micro Adventures, Round Table Discussions, Travel and tagged Gear Clothing Jackets Pants Gloves Boots Helmets Heated Gear Language micro adventure.

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20: You've Made Your Bed, Now Lie in it & Prepared for the Worst

On the 20th episode of ARR RAW, moto travellers and authors discuss being prepared for road side motorcycle travel emergencies, what they recommend you should carry just in case you find yourself in an urgent situation and how to sleep comfortably while camping.

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5: Doing it With a Partner, Laptop Survival and Newbie Travelling Motorcycle Riders

Many men traveling the world on their motorcycles find themselves missing their partners, with some attempting to bridge the gap by having their loved ones join them for part of the journey, while others face relationship challenges on the road. Some even go as far as carrying a helmet, hoping to meet someone special along the way. We discuss the ups and downs of riding with your partner. Additionally, we delve into laptop survival tips for travelers, covering the necessity of bringing one, as well as methods for photo storage. Lastly, we address the issue of newbie motorcycle travelers, questioning whether taking a course before a big trip is advisable and offering advice for those with limited riding experience but a strong desire to travel.

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Driving Skills, Communication, Travel, Riding Pillion and tagged rene cormier geoff thomas 2016-a.

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3: Is it an Emergency, Micro Adventures & Best Economical Destinations

Understanding what counts as an emergency is crucial, especially when riding motorbikes. Devices like SPOT and InReach let you call for help and alert others about your situation, potentially saving your life. But when do you really need rescue versus just some assistance? We discuss different methods for handling emergencies and consider how some countries charge for search and rescue. Planning ahead, like getting to know people on forums, could be helpful in areas where rescue costs money or isn't readily available. Additionally, we talk about micro adventures for those with limited time and tight budgets, exploring the best destinations for the most rewarding experience without breaking the bank.

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Elizabeth Martin and filed under Travel, Communication, Micro Adventures, Destinations and tagged Emergency Spot inReach Micro Adventure Economical Destinations 2016-a.

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