Adventure Rider Radio RAW – Motorcycle Roundtable

This month on RAW, we're answering a listener question about international motorcycle travel and the realities of riding a home-plated motorcycle around the world. Does a foreign number plate help create connections with locals, or do adventure motorcyclists stand out no matter what they ride? Does traveling with a foreign-registered motorcycle make you a target, or can it actually open doors along the way? What are the pitfalls and advantages of renting a motorcycle locally? We discuss the trade-offs of each approach and what riders should consider when planning a long-distance motorcycle adventure, and things you probably haven’t even thought about.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show.📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected!🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week.📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world.📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio.🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring!

On this episode of RAW, we’re talking all things motorcycle camping — from the comfortable details that make a temporary stop feel like home, to the bike camping gear we thought we needed but never used. We swap stories about moto camp setup disasters and the hard-earned lessons that came with them, plus share some fresh picks for gear that’s worth packing. 🔗 Show Notes & Links:Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio. 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode:We release new episodes of ARR podcasts every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out! 💡 Got an Idea?Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website. ⭐️ Leave a Review:Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show. 📱 Follow Us:Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected! 🙌 Support the Show:Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week. 📤 Share the Show:Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world. 📬 Join Our Newsletter:Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. 🙏 Thanks for Listening!We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring!

In this episode, our co-hosts face off in a friendly storytelling showdown, sharing their wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable moments from the road. From scary wildlife run-ins to border crossings gone sideways, you'll hear true tales that are hilarious, cringeworthy, and totally relatable. 🔗 Show Notes & Links:Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio. 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode:We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out! 💡 Got an Idea?Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website. ⭐️ Leave a Review:Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show. 📱 Follow Us:Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram. Let’s stay connected! 🙌 Support the Show:Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week. 📤 Share the Show:Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world. 📬 Join Our Newsletter:Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. 🙏 Thanks for Listening!We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring!

Fear is a natural part of adventure motorcycling, but how we handle it can make all the difference. On this episode of RAW, the panel digs into the fears many riders face—riding solo, tackling tough terrain, getting lost, dealing with mechanical issues and more—and how to manage them. We’ll talk about when fear protects you versus when it holds you back, how to build confidence through training and preparation, and the mental tricks that help in the moment. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting your adventure travel journey, this conversation is packed with insights to help you push past doubt and ride with more confidence. Links: Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes. Subscribe and never miss an episode: Subscribe so you never miss an episode! We release new episodes every month, packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Suggestions: If you have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! Leave a review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and improve the show. Follow us on social media: Join our community on Facebook and Instagram. Support us: Please consider supporting us! Your support helps us keep the adventure going and brings you even more great content. Share the podcast: If you know someone who would benefit from today’s episode, share it with them! Spreading the word helps our podcast grow. Join our newsletter: Stay updated with our latest episodes by signing up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. Get all the best content delivered straight to your inbox.

For many people, a long motorcycle trip or a journey around the world is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It may be their first adventure, or it could be the only trip they ever get to take. While many are content to go solo, some prefer to travel with a partner—whether for companionship, security, or other reasons. This partner could be a good friend, a relative, or a life partner. Or they might need to find someone to join them on their adventure. Choosing a riding partner may just be one of the most important aspects of their travel plans. So, what are some things to consider in a riding partner? Links: Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes on Adventure Rider Radio. Subscribe and never miss an episode: Subscribe so you never miss an episode! We release new episodes once a month on RAW, packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Suggestions: If you have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! Leave a review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and improve the show. Follow us on social media: Join our community on Facebook and Instagram. Support us: Please consider supporting us! Your support helps us keep the adventure going and brings you even more great content. Share the podcast: If you know someone who would benefit from today’s episode, share it with them! Spreading the word helps our podcast grow. Join our newsletter: Stay up to date with our latest episodes by signing up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio. Get all the best content delivered straight to your inbox.

Motorcycle travel can be exhilarating, but many riders fall into common pitfalls that can dampen their adventures. In this episode, the RAW panel discusses motorcycle travellers' top mistakes and how to avoid them. ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Michelle Lamphere and Jim Martin. RAW LISTENER QUESTIONS: Have a question for the RAW panel? Send it to us here. Links: Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes on Adventure Rider Radio. Subscribe and never miss an episode: Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! We release a new RAW episode every month, packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Suggestions: Have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! Leave a review: If you loved today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and improve the show. Follow us on social media: Join our community on Facebook and Instagram. Support us: Please consider supporting us! Your support helps us keep the adventure going and brings you even more great content. Share the podcast: Know someone who would benefit from today’s episode? Share it with them! Spreading the word helps our podcast grow.

This month’s episode dives into essential tips for safeguarding your bike and gear from theft while on a motorcycle trip. Plus, our panel shares gripping tales of battling brutal wind conditions and the hard-earned lessons from those intense rides. ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Michelle Lamphere and Jim Martin. RAW LISTENER QUESTIONS: Have a question for the RAW panel? Send it to us here. Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes. Adventure Rider Radio and RAW are the longest-running adventure motorcycle and travel podcasts and we remain committed to bringing you new and exciting episodes. Never miss an episode - FOLLOW the show on your favourite podcast app. Have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! If you can, we’d love to get your support, please visit the Support page on our website. Thank you for listening!

On this episode of RAW, we will discuss getting second chances for our past trips and riding in areas with heavy traffic and large vehicles. Given what you now know, is there a trip or part of a trip you’ve taken that you would do differently if given the chance? If so, what changes would you make and why? Furthermore, riding dynamics change significantly in areas where the size of vehicles determines the right of way and traffic rules are not strictly followed. In these areas, motorcyclists often find themselves with minimal rights on the roads, which influences how they ride.Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes. Never miss an episode, be sure to FOLLOW the show on your favourite podcast app.Have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you!If you can, we’d love to get your support, please visit the Support page on our website.Thank you for listening!