Moto Conversations with Drew Arellano

Show Summary: “You’re not buying a motorcycle; you’re buying time.” True to being an adventure-seeker, Drew has always wanted to try new things. His family and then-girlfriend Iya have always known this about him. So it didn’t come as a surprise when Drew told them about wanting to ride a motorcycle. And to give them peace of mind, he enrolled first in a safety riding school and learned his skills the right way.  Through moto riding, Drew finds his travels around the country more enjoyable and faster. Since time is his currency, Drew appreciates that he can leave late and come home early, even in heavy traffic. He even got Iya in on the whole motorcycle passion. In no time, Iya was also riding her own bike and moto commuting up to this day.  Undoubtedly one of Drew’s favorite and go-to bikes is his Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. When he first saw it, he thought it was such a looker  ̶̵̵̶  an out-of-this-world bike. It was a no-brainer getting the Husky 401. For its price point, it has the right displacement, an easy shift sensor, and a decent weight. Best of all, it’s in his favorite color, gray. He loves his 401 so much that whenever first-timer rider friends ask for recommendations, he’d tell them to check out the Husqvarna Svartpilen or Vitpilen 401 because they’re perfect. Listen to the full episode to hear the rest of Drew’s love affair with his Husky as he chats with Sam on bikes and life stories. If you’re enjoying this episode, please like and leave a review.  Exceptional Highlights: The more you educate yourself with riding skills, the more confident you are when you ride and the more you enjoy. Complement your ride with a navigation app that tells you about road closures, accidents, and other hazards ahead of time. The agility of a motorcycle is not defined by how fast it can go on a straight line. Rather, it’s how quickly it can turn.  Show Highlights: What is it about riding a motorcycle that gets you hooked?  09:42 Drew Undoubtedly, you feel cool when you’re riding a motorcycle. You feel like a superhero wearing your helmet and jacket and with the wind against your face and body. And there’s nothing like the need for speed when you’re track riding, and you get to maximize the power of your bike. And for practical reasons, bikes are great for commuting. Riding is also very therapeutic for me. I love my solo rides where I’m laser-focused. I don’t think of anything else. I don’t even listen to music. I just enjoy my ride, my view, and the scenery. Riding solo is zen. What are your most epic rides? 13:51 Drew Some of my epic rides were in Leyte with my friends, an 8-hour solo ride to eastern Aurora province, and when I tried all the different routes to Sagada. What are your riding pet peeves? 17:17 Drew My number one pet peeve has to be those who use their siren for road advantage even when they don't have an emergency. Whether you're a policeman or a VIP, please don't use your siren if it's not an emergency. Another pet peeve are big bike riders that counterflow and have the audacity to ask the drivers in the right way to give way to them. This behavior is disappointing and gives other motorcycle drivers a bad name.  What has riding taught you in life? 25:28 Drew For me, it’s the time that I save when I travel or commute using my motorcycle. The time spent more with my loved ones is gold. Riding also honed my patience and maturity, especially when I’m on the road. Even when I’m tempted to go full speed, I don’t. It’s because of the experiences that honed me not just to be a better rider but also a better human being.  If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review, subscribe, and share with your family, friends, and fellow riders!  Follow Drew on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewarellano/ (Drew Arellano) Twitter:...