The ABR Podcast

Hello, I’m James from Adventure Bike Rider and welcome to this special edition of the ABR Podcast, which is dedicated to answering your burning questions about the ABR Festival in June. These are the questions you’ve asked us more than others, the questions that are keeping you up at night as excitement builds ahead of the greatest celebration of adventure biking ever held. And joining me on the podcast to answer them is one of ABR’s longest-serving staff members, the font of all festival knowledge, and one of my favourite people on the planet. Our Head of Customer Service, Abeer El-Sayed.BackgroundHeld in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the ABR Festival is the largest motorcycle festival in the UK. It brings together thousands of like-minded riders and the motorcycle industry to make new friends, share stories, and enjoy three incredible days of biking action and festival entertainment. Over 50km of the festival site is made up of custom-built off-road trails, including the Bridgestone Trail and TRF Trail, which are built for bikers to explore the best of this amazing corner of the Warwickshire countryside.The world's biggest bike manufacturers will be bringing fleets of their own machines for guests to take part in what's best described as the world's biggest test ride. Last year, over 10,000 demo rides we taken across the weekend of the ABR Festival, all free of charge to attendees. The best riding skills schools can be found on-site, offering free tuition throughout the weekend to riders of all abilities, from those who've never ridden off the tarmac before to trail-riding veterans who would simply like to brush up on their technique. Each school brings its own machines that guests can use free of charge, so riders won't have to risk their own bikes while they're learning. This June, more than 20 of the finest cover and party bands will be bringing the party to the BikerHeadz Stage and Bridgestone Stage, including one of the best AC/DC tribute acts in the shape of Let There B/DC, funk and soul kings, The Detroit Collective, Ibiza DJ Krystal Roxx, plus the man crowned in Memphis as the world's number one Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Ben Portsmouth.Inspiration is at the heart of the ABR Festival, and we aim to encourage every biker to get the most of this incredible passion for two wheels that we all share. Visitors to ABR will be joined by some of the biggest names in adventure biking who will be on hand to share stories of intrepid travel across the globe, provide practical advice on how bikers can take their riding to the next level, and show off their incredible riding skills in the GoPro Display Arena. The comfort of all guests on site is our highest priority, so we offer Grade-A facilities to ensure everyone feels clean and refreshed throughout their stay. What does that look like? Well, ABR spent more money per head on premium flushing toilets and hot shower units than any other UK festival in 2024. Ticket holders will also find a huge selection of delectable street food to keep their energy levels up, plus 20 bars offering reasonably priced pints, soft drinks and cocktails, to keep them refreshed. All this combines to ensure anyone joining us will have the greatest weekend they've ever had on two wheels. The 2025 edition of the ABR Festival takes place from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th June. Saturday and Weekend Tickets are available in extremely limited numbers and can be found here - https://www.abrfestival.com/tickets/

We sat down with tyre expert Gary from Bridgestone and picked his brain about the best tyres to use for your adventure bike. Adventure bikes are designed to be ridden on the road as well as off it, and a key part of adventure riding is tyre choice. We spoke with Gary about what tyres he would recommend for all riding conditions as well as drawing from his experiences as a seasoned off-road rider. James and Gary also discuss different bikes and what setups they require as well as picking the right tyre for you. Thanks to Gary and the folks at Bridgestone we hope this episode of the ABR Garage helps you when it comes to tyres. If you like what you see hit that subscribe and bell icon below and join the ABR YouTube channel for all your adventure biking needs. @bridgestoneEMEA #bridgestone #tyres #tires #motorbike #podcast _Bits from us_ 🏍️ *Grab your tickets for the festival here:* https://www.abrfestival.com/tickets/ *Grab your trail access tickets here:* https://www.abrfestival.com/tickets/ *Grab your ABR merchandise here:* https://www.adventurebikerider.com/product-category/merchandise/ *Checkout our Podcast the ABR Garage here:* Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/abr-garage-adventure-bike-rider-podcast/id1549248581 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Bh7mIJPEC9cHivMFFKvUo?si=25386000471a4a41 *Be sure to follow us on Facebook:* https://en-gb.facebook.com/adventurebikerider/ *Be sure to follow us on Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/adventure_bike_rider/?hl=en

Choosing the right motorbike gear, from a helmet all the way down to riding boots, will go a long way to keeping your comfortable and protected in the saddle. But get it wrong and that glorious summer motorbike tour to the Alps could quickly turn into a cold, wet, and thoroughly miserable ordeal.  But where do you start? How much should you spend? And do you get what you pay for?   In episode 11 of the ABR Garage, the podcast from the Adventure Bike Rider team, join James, Bryn, and gear expert Ed Miles as they unpack their must-have riding gear for a motorbike tour. From the pros and cons of flip-front helmets, to is it ever appropriate to break out those leather trousers, the boys discuss what’s worked best for them on their travels.  So, if you want to know how a laminated motorcycle jacket works before you splash out on one, or if you’re not sure whether you need adventure or touring boots,  this episode of the ABR Garage will help you prepare for your next adventure at home and abroad.   Also stay tuned for an update on Adventure Bike Rider’s long-term review bikes including Bryn’s Honda NT1100 and James’ Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. And make sure you leave a comment letting us know your ideal gear set up for touring. We’ll read out a selection in the next episode of the ABR Garage and award our favourite comment a top prize.

In the latest episode of the ABR Garage, the video podcast from Adventure Bike Rider, we discuss the most exciting new adventure and touring motorcycles to hit dealership floors in 2022 (individual bike timings below)  James, Bryn, and Ollie delve deep into the likes of the Ducati Desert X, the Triumph Tiger 1200, the Husqvarna Norden 901, and the Honda NT1100 among others, as they discuss which bikes should be worth a spot in your garage.    And after much soul searching, the boys discuss their best adventure bike of 2021, as well the motorcycles they're most looking forward to riding this year. Which is the best looking bike? What one is perfectly designed for long-distance touring, and can a sports tourer win the hearts of the Adventure Bike Rider team? Find out the latest ABR Garage video podcast.

Motorcycling the Alps is one of the most enjoyable activities you can do on two wheels. The region is a playground for bikers looking to combine their love of riding twisting mountain passes with some of the most dramatic scenery you'll find on Earth.  With this in mind, James and Bryn got together with the good folks TomTom to outline three sensational motorcycle routes in the Alps, taking in the likes of the Combe Laval, the Splugen Pass, the Stelvio Pass, the Sella Pass, the Maloja Pass, and much more.   If you link these three day routes together, you're in for one of the best bike tours of your life. The boys also discuss motorcycling destinations, places to stay, and where you can get the best hot dog with a mountain top view. Get detailed descriptions of the Alpine routes discussed in this episode of the ABR Garage, plus waypoints for your SatNav, .gpx files, and maps, in issue 62 of Adventure Bike Rider magazine. Get your copy today at https://www.adventurebikerider.com/shop/​ 

In this episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from Adventure Bike Rider magazine, James, Bryn, and Ollie discuss their ultimate dream motorcycle tour. Imagine it: No time limit, an unlimited budget, just you, two wheels, and the open road.   The guys also discuss their motorcycle touring plans for 2021, and reflect on some of the bike journeys they missed out on in 2020.  You can listen to the audio version of the this episode wherever you get your podcasts, including on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.   And, you can get your hands on a copy of Adventure Bike Rider magazine at https://www.adventurebikerider.com