There are many ingredients that go in to making the perfect motorcycle adventure including the destination, how many hours you ride each day, planning and more. And everyone has their own rules they live by, even when travelling. Perhaps it’s what you will accept as appropriate accommodations, where you will eat or how you deal with police and other officials. On this episode, we toss around what we think makes the perfect adventure and just as expected, everyone has their own ideas and rules.
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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On this episode, motorcycle stories that were never meant to be told - like Grant Johnson running from the police, Sam Manicom using his newly acquired F800GS to bend someone else’s sheet metal before he even gets it off the centre stand, Brian Rix almost losing his shot at the police academy all over a gold bikini top, Shirley Hardy-Rix discovers that she actually was breaking the law by not wearing a helmet and Graham Field camps in a field of Marijuana. All this, first bikes and more…
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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If you could go back in time and give yourself some nuggets of information about travel, what would that be? And have you ever found yourself fully packed to go on a trip to only look behind you and see more gear you missed, but there’s no space left on the bike? The panel has got you covered with some great tips that will make all the difference on your next adventure.
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Taking into consideration what travel was like in the past, changes in contemporary travel, and now with recent restrictions in place around the world, what will motorcycle travel look like in the coming year, two years and even five years? Will countries still be open to travellers? Will people be as quick to offer help or be willing to accept motorcycle travellers into their homes?
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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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.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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What’s the difference between motorcycle touring and adventure riding? When you have no set plans and don’t fit in to the norm for official requirements, what do you do? And when you have no mechanical knowledge, and getting a motorcycle serviced on a trip could present some problems, do you carry your own diagnostic tools? All this and more, with Jim, Shirley, Brian, Graham, Grant and Sam on ARR RAW.
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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How does attitude play a role in travel? And are we downplaying the inherent dangers and risk of travel? Is motorcycle travel safe?
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Finding wild camping in some places can be a challenge, we have some tips and talk about some apps that can help in finding the perfect camp site to lay your head at night.And some countries may experience political unrest which could have some impact on travellers, how should you best deal with that? And should you just buy the motorcycle that is meant for the type of riding you want to do, or should you do the modifications yourself and maybe save yourself some money?
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Everyone, at some point or another, has gone cheap on something while travelling. Perhaps insurance, bike parts, prep work for a trip or hiring a fixer at a border. And what you may have found out after the fact is that it actually ‘cost’ you more. And do you have a contingency plan in place for when something goes wrong when you’re on a trip with another person or group?
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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What can you do to avoid run-ins with the law before they happen while traveling? How should you handle corrupt police? There are also some strange traffic laws in different countries that you might be surprised to find out about - by receiving a ticket. And do you really need an adventure bike to do an around the world trip?
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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When going on a trip to another country, what are your options? Should you rent or buy? What about insurance and the paper work involved? How do you protect your backpack from being stolen? And we ask the RAW travel panel if there was one thing they could do to improve the way they travel, what would it be?
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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There are 1.4 billion insects per person in the world, and chances are you’re probably going to come in to contact with some while traveling, because they’re found everywhere you go. The RAW panel talks about their experiences with bugs and that topic leads in to climate change and the impact it may have on motorcycle travel.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Who have you met in your travels that has made an impression on you? How long does it take you before you realize that time is no longer important when on a trip and you should stop looking at your watch? In what ways has travel changed you? Is there a difference between long travel and short travel in making these changes in a person? All this and more in the travel panel discussions on RAW with guest motorcycle traveller and author, Michelle Lamphere.
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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What do you do when you find yourself in a situation where you’re in over your head? On this episode of RAW we discuss how we deal with awkward, stressful or difficult situations. And do you have a bucket list? Find out what Sam Manicom, Graham Field, Grant Johnson, and Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix have on theirs, maybe get some ideas and inspiration for your bucket list.
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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What are some things we can do to keep riding as long as we can? What adventure hacks can make travel simpler? And should you borrow someone’s bike just to try riding a different motorcycle?
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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When is a story a good story? And with all the spectacular places in the world to visit, how do you choose where to go to? These and more questions answered by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Or should we just google it?
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"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Moto talks by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Conversations brought to the table this month include common mistakes that motorcycle travellers make and should adventure be planned or happen spontaneously.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Moto talks by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Conversations brought to the table this month include dealing with wind noise on longer trips, protecting the privacy of those whose photos you take while on a trip, and how travel influencers are making an impact and changing the way people travel.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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Moto talks by some of the most informative and witty adventure travellers and authors in the world. Conversations brought to the table this month include near misses on the road, travelling on a ural and the future of motorcycle travel on electric bikes. And while in India, Graham Field finds out what it’s like to be the target of what could be credit card fraud or a case of stolen identity.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
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A big part of trip planning is cost, and budgeting for meals and accommodations, let alone fuel and the unexpected, can be a bit overwhelming. The panel discusses travelling on the cheap, mainly in Mexico, Central and South America. And everyone has memorable riding experiences in their life that stand out more than others. We talk about those special moments and share photos that were taken at the time.
Music:
"Turbo Tornado"
by Admiral Bob
2016 - Licensed under
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"DIRT ROAD TRAVELER"
Jason Shaw
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
